I am just a bit too young to have experienced Nam. A fact which shames a bit, but for which one must admit one is eternally grateful.
Many wonderful, brave young men gave the ultimate sacrifice in that hell hole.
I did, though, have the experience of riding in a helicopter with a Nam Vet. He was flying water drops in 1981 for the BLM, in a Bell Jet Ranger.
Suffice to say, he took my breath away. I am pleased to report, I did not lose my lunch.
It was an hour worth of memories that I will cherish forever.