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4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 8:00 AM
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No, it wasn't gunfire or mortar rounds. We had heard a rumor about a one day "truce" for Independence Day and hadn't gone on patrol the entire day ( doubt ole Charlie heard the news though). The "fireworks" we had came that night after dark when the most electrical thunderstorm I have ever seen rolled into the valley we were camped in and continuously lit up the surrounding mountaintops. The lightning was so close together and so bright that it was almost like daytime again. Kind of scary when you are out in the middle of it with nowhere to go except under a poncho and all our gear got so wet, it took half the next day to dry out. But at least we had one day where we had no patrol with chances of stepping on booby traps. Very blessed to avoid those and the lightning bolts to return home with only a limp and live to see the day when grandchildren enjoy a peaceful 4th. Everyone take a moment to reflect on what today means and hope for a "truce" to occur in our world.
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 8:43 AM
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Happy 4th - clover !! And .... thanks for your service !!
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 4:18 PM
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Thank you Clover, we owe you more than we could ever pay. But that you for fighting for freedom. You are one of the TRUE heros of our world.
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 10:16 AM
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Blessings on you for your service.
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Legend [6946]
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 10:17 AM
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Thank you for your service!
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 11:54 AM
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Thanks Clover.
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Please, Tell Us About
Jul 4, 2019, 1:17 PM
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how you came to have the limp.
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Orange Immortal [65713]
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Re: Please, Tell Us About
Jul 4, 2019, 1:47 PM
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Almost 3 months later I had a bullet shatter almost my entire left thigh bone and was in hospital for 11 months.
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CU Guru [1073]
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I'm so glad you made it home!***
Jul 4, 2019, 2:07 PM
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Re: 4th of July 1970 - Viet Nam style fireworks
Jul 4, 2019, 1:52 PM
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Thank you for your service Clover as well as all of our Tnet veterans and those still serving.
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Orange Immortal [61301]
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God bless you, clover 65.
Jul 4, 2019, 3:08 PM
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And God Bless America.
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Orange Immortal [66345]
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THANK YOU for your service!***
Jul 4, 2019, 3:20 PM
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Thank you for your service
Jul 4, 2019, 3:23 PM
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I always wondered about the Purple Heart. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Thank you for your service
Jul 4, 2019, 3:32 PM
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Thanks Clover65 for your service and sacrifice. May God Bless you and yours everyday. Happy Independence Day.
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