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[Wife of a Vietnam Vet
wrote the following]
Richard, (my husband),
never really talked a lot about his time in Viet Nam other than
he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8
x 10 black & white photo he had taken at a USA show of Ann Margaret
with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
few
years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore.
Richard wanted to see he could get her to sign the treasured
photo. So he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the
7:30 signing.
When I got there after work, the line went
all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and
disappeared behind a parking garage. Before her appearance, bookstore
employees announced that she would sign only her book and no
memorabilia would be permitted. Richard was disappointed, but
wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much those
shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.
Ann Margaret
came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as 2nd in line, it
was soon Richard's turn. He presented the book for her signature
and then took out the photo. When he did, there were many shouts
from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said,
"I understand. I just wanted her to see it".
She
took one look at the photo, tears welled up her eyes and she said,
"This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most
certainly will sign his photo. I know what these men did for
their country and I always have time for "my gentlemen".
With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted
a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to do about the bravery
of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired
them, and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too many
dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She then posed for
pictures and acted as if he was the only one there.
Later
at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to
talk about it, my big strong husband broke down in tears.
"That's
the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army",
he said.
That night was a turning point for him. He walked
a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud
to have been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness
and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband. I
now make it a point to say "Thank You" to every person
I come across who served in our Armed Forces.
Freedom
does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those who have served
their country. If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to
do so. Perhaps it will help others to become aware of how important
it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people make.
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ÀÎÅÍ³Ý Àü¿ìȸ www.vietvet.co.kr
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