Treatment of Vietnam Veterans: Should there be a special Holiday?

SrA Jeff Campbell — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:39:33 -0400

Response by SrA Jeff Campbell made Jul 24 at 2014 1:41 PM

SrA Jeff Campbell — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:41:29 -0400

yes we have memorial day and then of course 9-11....However you always hear Vietnam Vets talk about how terrible that they were treated by citizens that they were fighting for. I propose that there should be a special recognized day for Vietnam Veterans....What are your thoughts?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2014 2:04 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:04:45 -0400

There is, it's called Veterans Day!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2014 4:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:31:09 -0400

As much as I love any holiday that will let me have a day off, I don't see the need for another holiday for veterans. We already have memorial and veteran's day

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 24 at 2014 6:43 PM

PFC Zanie Young — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:43:26 -0400

Don't forget Independence Day!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 24 at 2014 6:54 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:54:44 -0400

Any day that we can celebrate and remember our service and that of our brothers & sisters is a good day. Personally I have 365 of them a year because there is not a day that goes by where something doesn't remind me of those days.

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2014 7:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:12:18 -0400

The way the Vietnam Vets was treated was disgusting, but I don't think there should be any special holiday. I think just recognizing their service and sacrifice is enough. GOD BLESS OUR VIETNAM VETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Jul 25 at 2014 10:59 AM

MAJ Jim Woods — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:59:50 -0400

Veterans Day does that for me.

Response by SPC Dave Weaver made Jan 26 at 2015 5:49 PM

SPC Dave Weaver — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:49:54 -0500

damn right they should,all vets from other wars.also have a special holiday be sides veteran day

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 8 at 2015 12:24 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:24:11 -0400

I believe they should! We haven't given much for their Service Anyway! Even After decades Later!

Response by Sgt Edward Allen made Sep 9 at 2015 4:23 PM

Sgt Edward Allen — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:23:24 -0400

No. Veterans day is all we need. Thank you.