A tip of the hat to Plague Monk who posted about this recent somber event in the comments.
Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Like most of us here, I grew up watching the Viet Nam War on television every night.
I still remember the “Burst Of Joy” moment mentioned in the video even now from 1973
Col. Robert L Stirm, the subject of that moment was recently laid to rest in Arlington.
Rest In Peace sir.
God speed Mr. Storm. Thanks for that Phil.
I to remember watching that nightly as well, didn’t really understand back then but now I do and 55,000+ dead Americans pisses me off. Wish I could see into hell while those there who supported this are suffering.
Dang siri, Stirm
A little dusty in here this morning.
Yes, it is. RIP brave warrior.
Lived just outside of Travis from 1962 to 1971 every day we watched C-141’s land full of flag -draped caskets. Didn’t watch much tv back then.