10-08-2017, 11:29 AM
(10-08-2017, 08:35 AM)WiregrassBenGal Wrote: Like others, he talked about getting cussed out and spat on when he returned and spent decades fighting alcoholism and depression. He also said he admired the North Viet Cong's reserve and ingenuity. In all, it was a really sad interview but from what he said, his life turned out mostly okay and he had a nice family and a wife who stuck by him.
In the last ep of the series, they showed several vets who went back to Vietnam. They visited the places they'd fought and were reunited with some of their fellow soldiers. But they also got to meet with NVA/VC veterans from the war. I admired the acceptance both sides seemed to have for one another, a sort of camaraderie that came from having survived this horrific experience together, albeit on opposite sides, and getting a bit of closure. It's always amazing how well people can get along on a personal, one-on-one level when there aren't governments and their ideologies getting in the way.
For those who may be interested, PBS is re-running the eps each Tuesday night. I believe this week is episode three, but you could start watching at any point really and still get a lot out of it. Can't recommend it enough.
