Re: [MV] Honor and respect for history

From: Chris Somers (bone184bw@yahoo.com)
Date: Sat May 21 2005 - 09:45:15 PDT


 This is just a question I have, I'm a veteran of
Iraqi Freedom, is it ok for me to wear a Vietnam Era
Uniform for my Jeep display? My division served in
'Nam so I wear their patches on my left and right
shoulder, which is the same way on my Desert Uniform.
Is the a problem with that since I didn't serve in
Nam?
 Now I have a point to make, there will be a day when
the Vets of todays Wars will die, that's a given. I
would want someone to display my uniform, by either
wearing it to events or just display it. That reminds
people that FREEDOM ISN'T FREE, and where the military
has been and where they're going. People tend not to
forget someone or something if they can see it to
remind them!
 That's just my Opion, take it or leave it.

--- flyn3nvt@adelphia.net wrote:
> I too feel the same way. Feels awkward when doing
> the parades, people start clapping and cheering and
> salute. I wear no uniforms in parades because I
> never did serve. My honor of driving the truck and
> preserving some history, is good enough for me.
>
> ---- mark fisher <fishmeok@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > That's a tough question- I used to wear period
> uniforms when doing WW2
> > living history displays for the Kalamazoo Aviation
> History Museum and
> > recieved nothing but complements from vets (and
> startled reactions from some
> > people who thought I was another museum
> mannequin.) But I've havn't been
> > driving the M715 much this year (partially because
> I broke one of the spring
> > shackles) as I get a lot of people treating me
> like I'm active duty- I've
> > even had people ask what unit I'm from. I do my
> best to explain, but most
> > people have no idea what the difference is between
> 1967 Era markings and
> > current. I just feel there are too many real heros
> driving around out there
> > who have returned from or on the way overseas, and
> I don't want people
> > confusing me with someone who is currently
> serving. I'd feel different if it
> > was a WW2 vehicle, but in a lot of ways the M715
> is almost too modern...
> >
> > Just my 2 cents
> > Cheers
> > Mark
> >
> >
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Chris Somers
US Army (Ret.)
Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet 2004-2005
American Legion #420
Owner-M38A1

                
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