How many Vietnam Vets die per day?

About 300 'Nam vets pass every day. The shocking thing is there were so many WW2 vets, even at a much more advanced age, we're losing about 420 a day according to some of the more reputable sources. When my dad left us, the rate was around 1800 a day. As you can see, there's no way ceremonial buglers can cover the demand. I came later into the 'Nam era. I remember thinking about my dad then; his war being 45 years removed. Now it's my turn to see the distance. It gets muddled with repetitive conflicts since, but you'll always remember your first one vividly.

How many of us are left now who served in country?

I'm 74 and I feel blessed to have made it this far. Yep, the attrition rate gives me the chills too. Makes me feel vulnerable. No regrets and I'd do it again if I was able!

I remember when World War II Vets we’re dying at a thousand a day and thinking “we’re next”!

Did any of you read the article in stars and stripes in regards to a VA study shows parasites from Vietnam may be killing Veterans that served there.

I suggest anyone that served in country there read this.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/parasite-from-vietnam-may-be-killing-vets/

Peace!

The 390 figure is correct if you're including all Vietnam Era Vets. If however, you use that number with the 2.7 million that served in country, the numberis much lower. The death rate for all Vietnam Veterans is in line with the general population or even slightly lower, and there are about 75% of those who served in-country still living.

Too many of us...too many..

thanks for your post I am looking for a list of those names do you have any data

Dear God, that's almost a big a daily loss rate as that of WWII vets, isn't it?

Veterans SHOULD NOT need to rely on the VA. Since it's inception, it has been a VERY costly, red tape driven, Government Agency which fails miserably in it's intended purpose; to provide the health needs of our Veterans, who I may add, are few in numbers in comparrison to the numbber of men in the Unitied States. It takes courage to raise your right hand and swear the oath to protect your people and your Constitution. Since the end of the draft, fewer and fewer men have wore the uniform. It makes total sense for the American people to abolish VA because one: if would cost way less than fund a ineffective, huge Government Bureau, then pay all the doctors, nurses, nurse aides, pharmacist, X-ray tech etc etc. 2) There is no oversight of the VA, although, the Government wants you to believe there is. Only when a huge problem is exposed, does anyone ever take notice. Since Vets are fewer in numbers now days, we have less voice. If the opportunity ever does arise to abolish the VA, DO IT. Veterans are much better off going to their local doctors and hospitals and will recieve better care that will cost taxpayers LESS rather than funding a huge Governement Agency which is inept with red tape. malpractice and gluten for more money.