On this blustery November Thursday morning, we drove into St. Louis county for a follow up to cataract surgery. Just before the Missouri River, as we ascended a slight hill, the horizon was colored with flags of all sorts rioting in the wind. The overpass at Research Park Circle was covered in signs and banners and waving people amongst the waving flags. I wish I had a picture, I certainly carry one in my head. When we returned, there was no sign of anything on the overpass. It was a spectacular display, almost more special in its evanescence.
And so, on this Remembrance Day, we are grateful for the service of many family and friends. Most of all we remember and welcome home those who served in Vietnam, without choice and, at the time, without due gratitude to those who returned.
Here is Harry (on the left), next to his friend and executive officer, Jim Pearce. Tom Hackney sent this picture to Harry a few weeks ago. Tom is fourth from left. This is River Squadron 5, Section 522, photo taken just outside the base at Long Xuyen, Vietnam in 1966. All but 7 of these men have died or are unaccounted for, according to Tom, who has tried to find them. Harry, Jim and Tom have been, and are, luckier than many.
Welcome home, Harry, Jim, Tom, John Marlow, Woody, Tony, John Caruthers, Carter, and Bill. Thanks to all.
Honor the warrior, not the war.
Stay safe, stay well. Peace.
Thanks Anne. You are so sweet.
Thank you Harry, Jim, Tom, John Marlow, Woody, Tony, John Caruthers, Carter, Bill, and all of your lost or fallen comrades.
Peace
Well said.
A moving tribute Anne, thank you. You speak for so many of us.
Thank you Anne, I learned another new word. Your vocabulary is to be admired. And thank you Harry. I’m glad that you survived the war if for nothing else to be Anne’s companion. I hope your recovery from your cataract surgery is swift.