Memorable Events
FSB Washington awoke early one day partly surrounded by signs and a large banner imploring us to leave the country or put down our arms. No shots were fired in this attack; it was their attempt to " win hearts and minds" with psychology.
Christmas 1968 was memorable; one of my favorites ever. The weather did not fit and I was not with family. Civic organizations in the States sent many packages of food, Christmas Trees, letters and other reminders of a normal Christmas. Singing Christmas songs as a group with our USO visitors was an emotional trip home.
Bob Kelly going home was memorable because he was the most unique and influntial person I knew in Vietnam. (Kelly tied John Clark as the person least changed by their tour of duty in A Battery). His actions forced me to confront my racial prejudice and begin learning to judge people on their actions, not color.
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