Although there are no photos, as I passed through Pittsburgh it was a special treat to visit Bob Uccellino, a retired Marine friend with whom I served in Vietnam -- who I hadn't seen for over 30 years. Bob is a walking example of the Marine Corps values of duty, honor, and commitment, and one of the most steady and thoughtful people I have ever known. He will always be a mentor and role model.
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Notice the Marine in the following few photos
who spontaneously and voluntarily welcomed the Vietnam Veterans
This is the type of cage in which Vietnam POWs were imprisoned, many for over five years. Note that the prisoner could not stand up.
The construction in the background of the folloing photo is on the new memorial honoring veterans of World War II -- long overdue.
On my return trip I stopped at a Catholic church and lighted a candle in memory of my friend and fellow
Vietnam Veteran, Jack Rodgers, at approximately the same time his funeral was being held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jack had wanted to visit the Wall but his cancer made it impossible.
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