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New 12 String Mike · 11-12-2005, 04:40 PM

The Gord line that I always think about with the subject is the line from Don Quixtote:

"see the soldier with his gun who must be dead to be admired."

From a Vietnam era song, I always that was a bold statement. It certainly didn't fit with most opinions at that time with returning vets being called "baby killers," etc.

I've been a student of WW2 in the Pacific for a long time.

We cannot forget.

11-12-2005, 04:40 PM	#5
New 12 String Mike Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia USA Posts: 216	The Gord line that I always think about with the subject is the line from Don Quixtote: "see the soldier with his gun who must be dead to be admired." From a Vietnam era song, I always that was a bold statement. It certainly didn't fit with most opinions at that time with returning vets being called "baby killers," etc. I've been a student of WW2 in the Pacific for a long time. We cannot forget. __________________ In my fashion, I have been a father...Here in my off again, on again smile.Mike