The Wall's 20th

[hotwine]

Today's the 20th anniversary of the Wall's dedication. Wasn't able to make that ceremony in '82, but visited late one afternoon a year later, while in town on business. Found the panels for '67 & '68, and couldn't believe the numbers - members of my OCS class - listed there. I had read casualty reports when I could, in the Stars & Stipes, but had no idea until that visit, years later, that so many hadn't made it. What a place. Hallowed ground.

Happy Vets' Day to all my fellow vets and assorted miscreants.