LIVES ON HOLD Vol. 2

For world history, the Vietnam War ended in 1975, but not necessarily for the American Vietnam Veteran. During the 45+ years since returning to a "not so welcome home" (friends and family excluded) the healing process for many returning veterans, is incomplete and still ongoing.
Driven by a personal loss which brings to light interesting "coincidences" to contemplate, the author seeks out, interviews many members of his "temporary family" from the battlefield, and is surprised to learn nearly all are still suffering similar effects from that time. The brothers were part of an infantry company and suffer yet to effects of death losses, horrific sights of maimed bodies, killing, dying, and being deemed "baby killers" by many upon returning to the home front. Many Vietnam Veterans were often welcomed home by being spat upon, taunted, and degraded by people of the nation they went to war to protect.
Meeting once again through organized reunions, the brotherhood of battlefield brothers has served to support one another in dealing with those negatives. In the last decade, after the tragedy of 9-11, public opinion of their Veterans who loyally reported when called to an unpopular war has swayed to now one of growing appreciation.