12pierogi Mon May 27, 2013 11:07 pm
Toughest man I know, served 2 tours in Vietnam as point man.
Had 2 weeks left on the second tour, and had both his legs blowed off.
Refused to feel sorry for himself, and conditioned those stumps to wear artificial legs.
I don't know anyone that ever beat the guy at chess, checkers, board games, or about anything he put his mind to. He was a star athlete in high school, but soon was drafted. We had many a great discussion on politics, religion, and war, life in general. He's an avid reader, and devours news, and has always been mostly unbiased.
He also clearly told me Vietnam was like, we were a bad dog that was kept on a leash.
We're still great friends, and keep in touch, have for 30 years. I promised him I will be visiting him around the 4th.
He called me shortly after the last election to tell me he voted for Obama. I will admit I was shocked by his admission.. He hated Clinton, and grew up in a deeply segregated south, and is admittedly a racist, though softened over time. Keeps a lot inside, but absolutely hates stupidity in leadership.