Please, never forget the Vietnam Veterans. It was this day 43 years ago that the U.S. Air force went "Downtown" to begin Linebacker II.

My good friend, Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain, Col., USAFR (Ret) is pictured here. Bob was the Navigator on Charcoal 01, the first B-52 to go down in Linebacker II. Half of his crew were killed when their plane was hit by a SAM. Bob and two others survived and were held captive in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. I paid a visit there earlier this year.

Bob was kept prisoner for 100 days and was released with other POW at the end of the war. After repatriation, Bob went to divinity school and went on the have a successful career as a USAF Chaplain. After his retirement from the USAF, Father Bob Certain continued his religious career as an Episcopal Priest. Among his duties was pastor of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, Ca. Two of his parishoners were Former President Gerald Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford. Rev. Certain was not one to retire completely. He has been involved with the Military Chaplains Association and still continues to minister.

Col. Certain's story is just one of many who served his country. It is a shame how the Vietnam Veterans were treated when we came home. Please stop and offer a moment of silence for all those like Colonel Certain who served and came home and especially for those who did not and are still listed as MIA. All gave some, some gave all....God bless them all.