55 Years Ago Yesterday

November 18, 2025, 10:07 AM

Yesterday is the anniversary of my returning from Vietnam. I saw my son for the first time and my wife and her parents were very convincing that I not wake him up. I did get to feed him breakfast the next day. He is now an attorney with his own firm.

It was over a hundred when I left and 30 when I arrived in Chicago. I had trouble adjusting to the cold.

30 days later, wife, son, and I left for Fort Sam in San Antonio. We would be there until July when I was discharged.

The time has flown by.

November 18, 2025, 10:16 AM

Johnny 3eagles

Welcome Home!

58 years 10 months, first time.

November 18, 2025, 10:18 AM

12131

Max,

Thanks for having been there and making it back.

November 18, 2025, 11:39 AM

whododat

Thank you Sir.

November 18, 2025, 11:47 AM

fischtown7

Close to 56 years ago I remember waking up and seeing my Dad's bags by the front door when he came back. Then running into the living room and jumping on him.

November 18, 2025, 01:18 PM

6guns

Happy Anniversary and thank you for your service!

And congrats to your successful son!

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November 18, 2025, 01:28 PM

Vette02

Thank you for your Service.

November 18, 2025, 02:27 PM

Sigfan Roy

Yes, thank you for going to serve when many refused!

Very glad you made it back.

November 18, 2025, 02:33 PM

GT-40DOC

Getting on that plane to come home for the last time is a wonderful feeling. And to come home in one good "piece" just makes it all the better. Glad you made it over and back.

November 18, 2025, 02:43 PM

tomsegel

Thank You!

November 18, 2025, 02:44 PM

KP93

Max,

Please accept my humble appreciation for your service to our Republic and a profound congratulations as a Dad — BZ as I used to say while in Uncle Sam’s canoe club!

Godspeed and Good Hunting,Always

November 18, 2025, 03:51 PM

CPD SIG

I’m glad you guys are back!

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November 18, 2025, 05:59 PM

clipper1

Thank you. I'm glad you made it back, and to a family happy to have you back as well.

November 18, 2025, 06:54 PM

Valpo Fz

Welcome home.

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