Soldier says a stranger's Christmas card got him through the Vietnam War

When John Metzler served in the Vietnam War, he got a Christmas card from a little girl he didn't know. He said it helped him get through the war. Decades later, he met the sender. Steve Hartman has their story "On The Road."
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[@Yourlibrarian]

Not gonna lie... but when he said: "You're real." I kind of broke down.

[@melissacoleman2973]

I just smile when I view this video. I lost my 2 older brothers in nam. I was 5.

[@melissacoleman2973]

@Norbero Fontanez hello , I lost my 2 older brother s , but, I'm still dealing with that.

[@Chase0420]

Me too. That part got me too

[@vladriot510]

Ye that moment was very strong. U cud just feel the joy and surprise comming from him

[@maggiemay5510]

tears fall down ....

[@MuzerlinaV]

And thank you to the teacher who gave Donna this assignment!

[@TheFrogfeeder]

These days, teachers and public school teach kids to hate and be offended, this story would never happen today :(

[@doop6769]

@@TheFrogfeeder not sure I agree with that totally. I think it was alot more against the grain back then. It seems years later there was alot of guilt, within Americans, as to how the returning vets were treated. Seems like people were trying to make up for that initially, however it does seem that sentiment is starting to shift back the other way. As a vet myself, I can't count the number of times someone has picked up the tab for lunch when we were out in uniform. Being retired now, not sure if that still occurs?

[@josefnagy4075]

@@doop6769 Even when I was in school in mid 2000s, this was a statewide event we did every year in schools for Veteran's Day, we decorate cards then our parents send in money to buy a care package to attach to it and send to veteran hospitals and warzones (And they always had like a fund to pay for poorer kids, so no one was left out of it, like we did for field trips), I'm sure not every state does it, but our state must make like a million of these every year.

[@dodgeplow]

@Blink Torch If it was a young teacher she could definitely still be alive. You do know people commonly live into their 80s and 90s right?

[@georgewashington6225]

Chances are that teacher grew up during the ww2 era and understood what it was like to go to war or have loved ones go to war

[@jadefire2817]

Door gunner, was one of *THE* most dangerous jobs there. They say that the average lifespan of a door gunner, was between 13 and 30 days. Thank you, Mr. Metzler for your service, and we're so glad you made it home.

[@sctr05]

Amen

[@stanlee3712]

Not to correct you or anything but the radio operator was the most dangerous.

[@jadefire2817]

@@stanlee3712 I did not say *THE* most dangerous. I said *ONE* of the most dangerous.

[@chokichocat3083]

I thought being a kekistani in Left Wing America was dangerous.

[@Joe-gy4sd]

Just be glad you live in a country that teaches you to land what you’re flying

[@humbleebee]

Omg he is shaking, what a priceless reaction and expression 😭 sincere, pure, heartwarming and it's true tho, a very simple "thankyou" is really can change someones day or maybe life..

[@fpinzow]

It really can.

[@Brucev7]

God made us to care for one another, just as he knew us before we were born

[@dr.lobsta7104]

“It will never be cliche” damn straight

[@SkylarStJohn-mo4yi]

even the reporter looked like he was about to cry, what an amazing video

[@michaelterry1000]

It is easy to forget that those students in 6th grade were only about 7 years younger than the average age of the soldiers that they were writing to.

[@SomebodySaveRap]

Crazy!

[@fliarshypocritestothebones5698]

And those young soldiers died for the intellectual cowards who love to spit on their country

[@mtz3843]

being a marine, crewchief an door gunner, i know how he feels, they told me my life was worth 7 minutes in combat, to get a letter like that from a little one means more than anyone will ever know, that they know what is going on and to thank someone who is putting their life on the line for others. really the letter means so much

[@anthonyt4311]

Nice Thank you for your service sir my grandfather was a crew chief and gunner as well

[@blueturtle1719]

To MTZ384, Thank You So Much Sir for serving our country and for the enormous sacrifices you made every day to put your life on the line. Thank You Again

[@ScarletIbis531]

To the one person who gave this a thumbs down, please give the laundry a call to ask if your soul is ready to be picked up.

[@annagraser5088]

AMEN. They must be crazy.

[@ThisWorldShallKnowPain.]

Sheldon Hicks 6

[@outdoorgames4230]

@Sheldon Hicks What do you mean? I disliked it because that fake tanned White lady whom he hugged was unnaturally muscular. No way her arms could get that buff, unless she took supplements. And White women don't just *naturally become that tan, unless they use tanning oil.

[@ScarletIbis531]

@@outdoorgames4230 wtf asked you?

[@sctr05]

@@outdoorgames4230 So you disliked the video not because you didn't enjoy it but because a girl didn't look like you wanted her to? May God have mercy on your poor soul.

[@darthkermit8791]

When he said: "You're real....you're real!" I felt that ❤

[@hersheysfloyd]

Oh I'm in tears. June 2021

[@jonburrows2684]

@@hersheysfloyd I'm in like, HAWWWWWWWWW!!! Donnas HOT!

[@ashleighnunez5532]

I’m seeing this in February 2020. I’ve heard too many stories from friends and family who went to Vietnam who felt like they wasted their time going to fight that war when they got home and were insulted, spit on, yelled at, boo’ed, and left to fend for themselves, upon returning to America. Whether people agreed with the war or not, these were our service men and women, many of whom were drafted (meaning they couldn’t refuse to go to war). Soldiers deserve honour, respect, and support for their service. Period. Only a few exceptions to that rule apply. God bless our troops! Every one of them have my undying gratitude. Salute! 🇺🇸

[@Snarge22]

I remember being in the USAF in 1978, so a good four years after the war finally ended. Those in the service then rarely wore their uniforms off base as the clouds from the public were still very dark. The situation eventually corrected itself when people realized so many didn't have a choice. I don't know how old you are, but if you're over 40 take a good look at those only 18 & 19 years old. We and every military in history sent those youngsters to the front lines. (And even me. War over, safe Air Force, but I went in on my parents permission some months before my 18th birthday. It would tear me up to send my own son, now 20, away like that.)

[@tonyalafarr7943]

My dad is a Vietnam veteran, he served 4 years there. He said he remembers when they came home and were spit on and felt degraded by the people. My dad lost most of the guys he was with to bombs and gunshot wounds. For many years growing up he was very angry and suffered PTSD bad. Hes 74 years old now and is in a wheelchair because of medical conditions from the Agent Orange they were exposed to. To our veterans THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!

[@kenjeknowsbest]

​@@ashleighnunez5532 What do you think about claims put forward by Vietnam Vets like Jerry Lembke who say that the image of the spit-on and degraded Vietnam Vet is a myth?

[@kenjeknowsbest]

@@ashleighnunez5532 Thank you for answering. I'm asking because I read an interesting paper on the subject called "The Myth of the Troubled and Scorned Vietnam Veteran" by Eric T. Dean (available on jstor). The author claims that the image of the abandoned Vietvet has been amplified by political agendas on different ends of the spectrum, by media and by trauma. The Anti-war movement supposedly exploited this image to show how the war made veterans incapable of reintegrating into society and the Pro-war movement supposedly exploited the image to suggest that the antiwar-movement is to blame for the defeat (a back-stab myth so to speak) as well as the poor mental health of the returning veterans. The author also claims that it has become a sort of remembrance ritual for a national trauma where people and media repeat the claim unquestioned because most people do not dare contradict veterans claims. Historian Christian Appy writes in a review of aforementioned Jerry Lembcke's book "The Spitting Image": "My own view is that the spitting stories are largely mythic, but that the myth itself reflects the deep anger and animosity that many veterans harbored toward the antiwar movement. Their anger often reflected a sense of class injustice that gave their more privileged peers greater freedom to avoid the war. [...] I base my conclusions on extensive interviews I have conducted with Vietnam veterans since the early 1980s. Lembcke, however, gives no credence to the possibility that veterans themselves played a role in creating the myth of antiwar spitters, or that the myth teaches us anything meaningful about the class and wartime experiences of veterans. For him, the myth is almost entirely a product of Hollywood and right-wing politicians." (taken from his essay "The Muffling of Public Memory in Post-Vietnam" readable in the Chronicle of Higher Education). Thank you for sharing your story, I hope I do not come off as rude or dismissive of your family's or any other veterans experience, that is definetely not my intention. I think we both agree that it can not be overstated how important it is to treat veterans (and also civilians who witness war) with empathy, humility and humanity.

[@perryallan3524]

@@kenjeknowsbest I tell you Jerry Lembke is lying. I joined the US Navy 1n 1975 after the Viet Nam war. I was spit on and cussed out returning home after boot camp in uniform in Chicago O'Hara airport (the only clothing we owned) on leave before reporting to my next training base. I had several similar nasty experiences over the next several years as well - but not as nasty as the one after boot camp.

[@aeqvl502]

Veitnam may be the worst but u survived brave man! Thank you for protecting our country!

[@ngynhenry]

Whats sad is I was born in Viet. But I still respect America!

[@Jandsbaskette]

@@ngynhenry Sorry for the war

[@dcoing1907]

BellBottoms! What we forget is it’s in the past we as the new generations must get along with each other and thankfully we do .both sides had their faults it was a brutal and dark war but we both healed and made us wiser to prosper in our own borders . Cheers

[@iamredknot]

@@ngynhenry yeah man. I'm not from the US. But, I'm sorry for the war and what your people had to go through

[@ertobert3459]

You are saying that going to another country on the other side of the world and bombing them is "protecting you"?

[@rebeccawaid9323]

During the 1st Gulf War, my son was in 7th grade. Like many others, one of his classes wrote to soldiers. His soldier wrote back. Over the next few years, my son corresponded with his soldier (and his soldier's wife at holidays). My son is 42 now...and his soldier is long out of the Air Force. However, they still talk all the time. His soldier has been down to visit him several times...and will be back soon, if this virus settles down. People don't realize that these kids are important to some of the soldiers...and those soldiers are VERY important to the kids. I've thanked our soldier many times...and I still feel that it isn't enough.

[@Poet4Him]

My grandfather, Col. Fred Cherry, was the first black pow of the Vietnam War period as it was told to me he married his pen pal once he got back home from the war. I could just imagine being that young and away from everyone you know fighting a war that may not have made a lot of sense but to know one person care and the age did not matter. Thank you for your service. As a Army Veteran I'm very proud of you.

[@janetbrowning9089]

What a perfect, beautiful story. I lost my hubby in 1994, who was also a soldier in VietNam...he wound up with cancer, caused by the Agent Orange defoliant used over there. He had cancer 3 times, the third time taking his life, at just 51!! He was such a beautiful and perfect husband and father to our adopted baby daughter...I think of him and our baby daughter, every single day, who is also an Angel in Heaven, with her Daddy...I still miss them both so much and I am so thankful for the gifts they gave me, by being the most important and precious loves in the world to me...Once upon a time...I was the richest person in the world. I grew up feeling so unloved for the most part and for them to have loved me so much was a bigger blessing than I can possible explain or I could ever dare say I deserved. Thank you God...I thank Him still every day for them both. Love the people in your life and love the people that mean something to you, in this lifetime...for all too soon, it will be gone. Don't forget to be nice to others too...someone is out there that needs you smile or "hello" today...don't miss out...it could change your whole world. Blessings my friends💖🙏💖

[@MrWahooknows]

God holds them in his hands, Janet, just as he holds you.

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@MrWahooknows Yes, I pray for that every night...Please, God, keep them wrapped in your loving and comforting hands...thank you and Blessings to you!💖🙏💖

[@vlugovsky]

@Janet Browning - may peace and love guide you until you reunite.

[@janetbrowning9089]

@@vlugovsky Awe, that is so sweet of you...God Bless you💖🙏💖

[@kystars]

Sorry for your loss Janet.

[@boo-boolip7528]

Oh Steve.....you got me to cry again.

[@1945Mrbubba]

I was in Nam and found out coming home was the hardest part. I am 74 years old now and still remember it all.

[@charurao6305]

I always wonder if servicemembers are okay w/me saying 'thank you for your service.' I get tongue-tied & then don't...but I appreciate every servicemembers who are selflessly working & protecting the world. So thank you. Sometimes we forget altruism exists.

[@stevenarmstrong2598]

I still have the letter I received in 2005. It came in a envelope full of other letters, no name, no class, no state and I don't even know if it was from a boy or a girl. Mine reads : Thank you for saving are country (are...not our). SO CUTE AND IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME. THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I SEE IT EVERY DAY AND OFTEN THINK ABOUT YOU; FOR THINKING ABOUT ME!

[@smileforhiba]

"you are real" .... NOW WHO CUT ONIONS?????

[@libbymills4432]

That's funny! Me, too...

[@matthewshaugabayii8700]

Onion ninjas got me too...

[@dalastdefenderofvirgins7314]

My heart sank when he said, "You're real."

[@randomvintagefilm273]

There are so many sad people out there that you have to remember to say a kind word to somebody. It might be just the thing they need to survive another day!

[@ajz2k]

You know, sometimes i visit random comments on the tube to just try and be nice to someone. Im from Sweden so it'd be weird if I were to thank a US veteran, I'll just wish you all a good day and thanks for such a touching story instead. Have a good one all of you reading this!

[@ajz2k]

@Panther mit 8 8 top kek

[@dinodimichele7789]

Thank you John. My dad was a marine in ww 2.

[@kevincobley4401]

My 2nd cousin was a door gunner. He didn't make it home. I'm glad this wonderful man did. This meeting must have meant the world to him.

[@WootTootZoot]

When I was overseas in 1972, I got a package one day close to Christmas, that had a Folgers Coffee can full of homemade chocolate chip cookies. All there was was a note that was written by a child, maybe in her early teens, that read, "To a hero, I may never meet you, but I hope you like these." -Darla. I swear, I'm no hero, but I enjoyed everyone of those cookies, and I still cry about it. Thank you Darla, where ever and whoever you are.

[@richt5742]

I just received my first thank you letter from a 10th grade girl, I am currently deployed overseas, I will see her after deployment and thank her, because the letter made a difference, I felt the sincerity and appreciation, I told my gf that we are flying and going to her school to thank her

[@vlugovsky]

@ rich t rich t - God Bless and thank you young man.

[@jessieperez2138]

I served with the 5th special forces group in Viet nam. Proud,to say it.

[@cristalrodriguez2665]

Thank you so much for your service. ❤️ thank you

[@harrisongord2228]

I received a letter from a random student while I was in Iraq in 2003. Sadly I do not remember the student's name, but I am thankful for their kindness.

[@kekekeke2200]

This kinda stuff warms my heart so much, I remember being in service over in Russia and my unit received a "care package" by a fallen friend's family, we were glad for the condensed milk and crackers but their gratitude for being there with their son was on a whole different level, as he himself often said "just a smile can make someone happy for a day and a hug they will remember for long"

[@markpinther9296]

If this doesn’t stir up emotion for you, you are dead inside.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

It stirred up emotion inside of me, but I'm still dead inside. =(

[@lanabarley4156]

Oh my, this just made me cry so hard. I've always thought of doing this; after watching, I'm going to do the research to find out how and when I can start. To be lonely out there while fighting for our rights is unspeakable. Kindness is free to give, but worth millions. :) PEACE!

[@cheesegyoza]

I got a couple of letters when I was overseas. During Thanksgiving you guys sent so many turkeys for my fellow Airmen and I that we almost had our own turkey! I was stuffed to the gills I was stationed at Misawa Airbase in Japan. Thank you!

[@kristinamyslowski5193]

I wish I could put 1 million hearts on this. Selfless acts like this mean so much more than anyone can imagine. Clearly we learned that by watching this. Always take a moment to thank our Veterans, our Active Duty service members and those we have lost along the way. My children will always feel as I do, passionate about a group of people that deserve our love and respect.

[@EMMMDs]

That's amazing. The way things were so tumultuous in U.S during/after Vietnam, I can't imagine what the soldiers were feeling/thinking @ that time. He must've really needed that letter

[@roberttrepagnier9149]

We still owe the Vietnam veterans a world of gratitude. They served with honor and were treated like crap when they got back.

[@ericaploof998]

I've done something similar in 5th grade when my swim class bounded together to make Christmas cards for a little girl who had gotten severely burned. I do not remember her name, but come across her story now and again. I hope she liked the reindeers I drew.

[@jasondamrau9943]

I can't relate on this level of a man that stared death in the face with one of the deadliest jobs in the Vietnam War, but I can tell you that letters like this can have a huge impact on members of the armed forces while deployed. For Christmas when I was deployed in the Navy they sent out letter to all the divisions from elementary school kids and we hung ours up in our shop to see every day. They were honestly an outlet to just go over and read and feel better when you become overwhelmed with being out to sea for nearly 8 months

[@keithandrew2431]

To ALL the Service Men n Women n Their families PAST N PRESENT, Thank you and I Salute you for your service to your country.

[@bubbacole1657]

There are good people in this world who do good things. Thank you to both the serviceman and the young lady for writing the letter.

[@glitchgaming7903]

*"YOU'RE REAL!!!"*

[@ruthiemay4799]

What a good looking guy. 🥰🥰🥰

[@armybeef68]

Same thing happened to me in Iraq, to us, "To Any Soldier" and "Soldiers' Angels" were a godsend, for those of you who donated, who filled the boxes, who sealed the boxes, who sent the boxes, you have no idea how much it meant to us, how much we looked forward to sharing a box, and it just wasn't the snacks or toiletries, it was the letters and the cards, and the pictures you drew for us, pictures drawn from elementary school kids, two pictures I still have, it's the little stuffed animals that were included, which I have two sitting right next to me right now, on behalf of all of us, THANK YOU!

[@futureking1138]

Why can I not be surrounded by stuff like this. Man life sucks at times.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Words can be life-saving. In addition to thanking service men and servicewomen, along with the families (spouses) who sacrificed, ask them what their service was like. ☮️

[@TheRetirednavy92]

I got one like that. She put her name and address so I sent her several souvenirs and we kept in contact for almost 10 years.

[@milenaralston5615]

This video made me cry. Mostly because I have family members who are in the military and friends as well, this hits home

[@MackMooreInc]

Such a strong story. Amazing to see..

[@sctr05]

I cried...

[@nouseforanamelucky13]

Thanking someone for their service will never be cliché.. it's always the right thing to do!

[@sneakyzeke56]

Gracious then and now; thank you Donna Caye! Your kindness has comforted John Metzler from that day until now! God bless you both.

[@glorygracek.1841]

For me it is not "cliche" to thank a Serviceman, servicewomen, or vet for their service and sacrifices. When I say " Thank you for your Service" I mean it with my whole heart and admiration, Every-Single-Time I say it!! I don't say it because I have to, or I am made too. I do it because I want to. I was taught to respect those who have sacrificed for our flag whether it be firemen or police, EMS/paramedics to soldiers. (A lesson that is sadly not being taught today) THANK YOU for your sacrifice and for serving.

[@thechubbsters7452]

I'm so happy for him. It made me tear up from how happy he was to meet her.

[@tdmj2812]

And this my folks is why manners are so important! He remembered her “Thank you”!

[@mattrowe9056]

I thank every Veteran every time I see them. I take off my hat and shake their hand and thank them for their service, hoping it will start a movement. Then I say God Bless you.

[@Blakblooded]

This may be the sweetest thing I've ever seen. Truely, that you for your service. And thanks to a caring 6th grader almost 50 years ago.

[@dasephsmith7846]

Thanks to All Vets for Doing the job they do

[@dallasgir]

And now she realizes what an impact the kindness of a child can make forever..🖤

[@tritile]

This Steve Hartman is such a great poet.

[@Raphsody86]

Love this. Simple things like a letter can mean so much. I’m so glad he made it home. And though I don’t support war, I do have the highest respect for ppl who put their lives on the line for others. Much appreciation and respect ✊

[@derekgray1633]

the real treasure in life is we have each other

[@MaskHysteria]

Amazing the impact a little ray of hope can make on someone, even when it was a lifetime ago.

[@bt_serendipity9150]

“You’re real!” Made me cry 😭

[@erikamartin4675]

I'm so weak I can't stop crying. Stop chopping onions please.

[@awddub]

Thank you, Mr. Metzler, for your service. Thank a Vet. Take a second of your time, make a moment cherished. To some of us, a simple thanks can mean more than silver and gold.

[@bluzcompany2293]

Tears in the eyes , bless them both...

[@tonyalafarr7943]

This was so heart felt. Thank you sir for your service, my dad is a Vietnam veteran who was in Vietnam for 4 years.

[@mikehughes8302]

Thank you John. To you and every man or woman that has served or is currently serving. You are all HEROES!

[@mwhitelaw8569]

I've watched this numerous times Still hits hard That it means more today than it did back then. Thanks brother for making it home And for putting it all out there for the people of Vietnam ....and us.

[@Squarehead45]

THIS is how you turn out when you are raised RIGHT. Thank you Donna

[@susannaude8514]

Now I'm crying... A little sincererity and positivity, goes a very long way. What beautiful people they are!

[@micjam1986]

Two Americans separated by a generation but both served with honor.. love you John and you too Donna! God bless you both.

[@tjoe1980]

What a great story! I wish we could see more stories like these about love and compassion instead of all of this political garbage 24/7.

[@geekprotagonist1139]

That was genuine appreciation

[@Xenamare1]

When they met , It had me in tears .

[@gregmartin1757]

With all the horrible stories we hear on the news daily nice to see this and know there are still good caring people.

[@lucasgalvan9737]

My brother had the same job while in Vietnam. Thanks for your service and pray you keep strong.

[@tony3879]

Thank u for ur service sir from a retired 24 year veteran.

[@kellyanderson7624]

I always say thank you for your service whenever I see a Vietnam veteran. They appreciate it.

[@gradydillonastiny6109]

Thank you for your service proud you got to finally meet the girl that wrote that letter

[@sherrydickson1483]

Take just a moment to say "Thank You"....you never know what it will mean to that person....God bless them both. So glad they got to meet.

[@tracylaurent4281]

Wow!! This is so beautiful. I felt that one. As an ex service member myself it really hits home. Thank you for your service Sir and to the lady wow. Thank you for doing what you did, two times. It's been a long time since a story made me feel this way. LOVE

[@ourfamily1115]

That is so awesome the two could get to meet. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Man_of_Feet_Culture]

I want to hug this man so bad

[@cowboykpop1861]

these sweet old men always make me happy lol

[@thegeneralissimo470]

Manly tears are being shed.

[@pazcuellar2285]

great time to cry about good things.. I'm so glad they got reunited, their reactions were so heartfelt..

[@InspoTalents]

He’s so adorable

[@psycho.dad5252]

it truly is amazing , the feeling you get when you just know, today,s the day. then the smallest little something brings you back. i know exactly how he feels.

[@lvteachme973]

Beautiful story. And we appreciate the expression of gratitude.

[@karenrich9092]

I always thank a veteran for my freedom because I couldn't be me without it. Thank you to all of them who help keep us free -- and their families who are without them while they fight for us.

[@el7jake]

And he finally got to thank her. Great stuff.

[@jbliborio]

I´ve heard from some soldiers of other wars the a simple letter received in the battlefield and I still becoming so emotional when I see a video like this. God Bless both...

[@karensandovalflacaa7858]

Thank you to all military who had served or are serving our country now. THANK YOU!!!

[@THXx1138]

They serve Israel mostly. I know that is not what people want to hear but it's a fact. Americans are too easily duped.

[@danieldaly8489]

That was so nice ! Thank you both of you.

[@justinlawrence4928]

Thank you to all my brothers and sisters serving. Army vet 11B

[@pant104]

Need to go punch some walls to feel manly again after tearing up.

[@georgewashington6225]

I've never felt "manly" any time I've punched a hole in the wall... Fixing them, yes👌

[@___blaggard999___8]

You need to do more than that to feel manly, anime profile pic.

[@AndyArmstrong88]

Ngl this video had me in tears when he said “your real”. Regardless of how many years that have passed since this conflict, war creates wounds that’ll never be healed. I hope to one day we’re we can have world peace 🙏

[@lyncaho4507]

Thank you sir for your service and sacrifices. Some of us will NEVER FORGET YOU 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️🇺🇸✌️

[@erikswenson1760]

God bless that woman who cares for own troops my dad and uncle served in Vietnam too God bless our troops

[@YanksandBritsProductions]

God bless them!!

[@blakehaun972]

Thank you John. I appreciate all the freedoms you fought for. All service members thank you. Thank you for all you sacrifice. I love you all.

[@mj3845]

Love the fact that they were able to meet!

[@rogerwachal3718]

I love this story . I'm having a hard time ,seeing my keyboard through the tears of joy,while writing this . I try to tell a every soldier when I see them, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE . I was 10 years old in 1969 ,I don't remember seeing or hearing anything about the Vietnam , until much later in life . I have a ribbon shaped magnet that reads You Are Not Forgotten ,POW*MIA , on the back of my truck I display this with pride showing every soldier ,and there family's too ,that I care ,and I'm thinking about them every day ,also not just from the Vietnam war ,but all wars,every life is