Surprised Veteran

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

First off, Happy Veteran's Day to all that have served in our armed forces and patriots who for whatever reason were unable.

Being an old semi disabled guy, crotchety at times, I usually am not caught off guard.
Yesterday I received a priority box. In it was a near mint M1 helmet dated to my Viet Nam service years 1968, 69, 70. It was a gift from one of our forum members who's name I will not say out loud (Harlan). My wife of 44 years and I just stood there looking at it, then I started to well up. The kindness of some people is amazing.
Below is my shadowbox, also given to me, by the last guy I trained at work who was a 26 year Air Force retiree. The plaque on the right was another gift from a friend. And now this Helmet from Harlan takes it place next to the Viet Nam map where I wore one. And yeah I know, I'm not wearing a helmet at my .50 cal maching gun in the picture. Sometimes you just didn't have time to grab it. The flag is off my boat, guess I stole that. The other stuff was also given to me, by the government.
My appreciation and thanks to you Harlan, it really gives me a reason to remember this Veteran's Day. You are a special friend.

Jim

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