To all AR veterans,

Just want to say thank you and please take the time to remember all those who made the ultimate sacifice. There isn't a day that goes my that I don't remember all those who did't make it home.

OIF/OEF veteran.

We were pleased to serve our Country and all of you.

Rich
US Army Ranger
RVN 1969-1971

It was my choice and a pleasure.

Semper Fi

Thank you all............"The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums." ~Arthur Koestler, Janus: A Summing Up

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Like many other "RA"s, I was gung ho about being scared spitless 15% of the time and being bored to tears 35% of the time. The remaining 50% was just life as it comes.

When you are young, hero-worship, patriotism, pride, and adventure go a long way from home.