Furgus

Just wanted to say thank you for what you did to bring this memorial to life. My Dad joined the marines and went to Vietnam. He was lucky and came back but it wasn't till recently I realized he came back with far more than physical scars. A few weekends ago my Dad and a uncle brought my two surviving grandfathers to DC as part of an honor flight. My family drove to meet them for this once in a lifetime trip. My Dad had never been to The Wall before although he had seen the tracking one, so him and I went there together. My Dad found his very good friend in the book and then found him on the stone. I've seen my father cry once in my 36 years, that day was the second time. The Wall has a very eery but peaceful feeling about it. I think it helped my Dad remember his buddies and hope it helped him rest a little easier now that he's really said goodbye.

Yeah me too. My 5 year old was with us and she did not know why papa was crying so she just hugged him. I think that meant a lot to my dad. The last year or so he has been going to the VA hospital and has been seeing someone about his PTSD and I think him coming to terms with that has made a world of differences. Thanks again for everything!