Originally Posted by kid0917
Originally Posted by paint
Yep, my Dad was killed in Vietnam when he was 25, and I was four months old at the time.

I'm twice his age now. All of his siblings have made it into their 70's.


I hate that you did not get to know your Dad. Are you close with aunts/uncles?


For years, we didn't talk much. Mom was traumatized badly, and moved away from them. But, about ten years ago we reconnected after a Vietnam Reunion group contacted me and invited me to take my Dads place at their table. Learning more about him brought the family closer together.

So, yes, thankfully the relationships have been somewhat reestablished. I'm very thankful for that Reunion Group. Top notch group of guys.