For those who are unfamiliar with it,The Wall That Heals is a 250-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., and bears the names of more than 58,000 men and women who died serving in the Vietnam war.
Dr. Mark Garrison is an Illinois native, and the author of the book "Guts 'N Gunships, What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam."
From the book's synopsis:
In the summer of 1967, Mark Garrison had dropped out of college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, just before entering his third year...
This week's lineup of Veteran's Day tributes will conclude with an outstanding two-day event this weekend at Midway Village Museum.
To commemorate and honor the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Hometown Heroes: Rockford’s Vietnam Veterans, a two-day information event with a forum is set for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, at the museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford...
If you've read any of my previous posts here, you know that veterans hold a very special place in my heart. My late father was a WWII veteran, several friends served in Vietnam, and my brother-in-law Tim is an Iraq War veteran. I believe those who fought for our freedom deserve our utmost respect and loyalty...