"We Were Soldiers"

I watched Mel Gibson's movie "We Were Soldiers" for the first time Wednesday night when it aired on TNT. I was moved by the courage and dedication of the Vietnam Veteran more by that movie than any other I have seen. What a refreshing change from movies like "Full Metal Jacket" and "Apocolypse Now" which served only to sustain the myth that our soldiers who fought in that war were all criminals who killed babies. Gibson portrayed a true hero and leader who showed great courage and dedication to his men and insipred the same in them.

After a year of reminders about John Kerry's testimony before Congress in 1971 This movie was a wonderful tribute to the sacrifices of American soldiers.

I then received the link below today and read a remarkable story of another Vietnam Veteran's experience. Well worth the read.

The Experiences Of A Vietnam Veteran