Opinion
Remembering their service
Two years ago, folks gathered in Greentown on a September Sunday to remember civilians, servicemen and servicewomen who had died since Sept. 11, 2001. Just 4 miles south, on Ind. 26, veterans of the Vietnam War were setting up camp at Veterans Park.
It was a fitting sequence of events. Duty and sacrifice were honored at the Eastern Howard Performing Arts Center. Both virtues annually are honored during the Vietnam Veterans Reunion.
It was 27 years ago that local Vietnam veterans first got together. It drew thousands last week from across the U.S.
It wasn’t long ago that some in this country disparaged Vietnam veterans for their service. Those who did were wrong.
Unlike their fathers who served in World War II, many who fought in Southeast Asia were drafted into the armed services. Many likely had no idea why the United States had involved itself with a country few could locate on a map.
But they went anyway. That’s worth remembering.
Craig Trott, master of ceremonies at the Greentown event two years ago, summed up why so many had gathered.
“No matter your opinion on the current conflicts, we must never place blame or dishonor on these men and women who love their country and are simply honoring their commitment to defend and protect.”
The 27th annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion ended just this past Sunday. Trott’s summation could be read before the closing prayer of every future reunion.
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