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Veterans

ggma

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2. Had an uncle who went to Viet Nam 3 times

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Fri Dec 8, 2023, 11:25 AM

Dec 2023

He wasn't "right in the head" afterwards. Almost destroyed the family before he died in2011. I know why he was crazy; didn't stop the pain he caused.

No judgements here; I am always uplifted to hear about salvaged relationships and I am so glad you and your Dad found each other again. That reconnecting makes me happy.

Love you for your willingness to share your life with us/me.

gg

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