"The Wall"
Not only was it on my "bucket list" but it was also a very humbling, emotional, and unique visit to see "The Wall". It was humbling to see the 58,272 names of the soldiers killed in Viet Nam and to see the gifts left behind by friends, family, and even strangers. It was emotional for me to watch veterans of Viet Nam (many unable to walk) relive their days in uniform searching for the names of their comrades. What made it unique for me was being able to view it alongside two of my combat veteran friends (one whom I served overseas with). The next time you encounter a Viet Nam veteran, please be sure to walk up to them, shake their hand, and tell them "welcome home".
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