Team Rubicon Veterans help Vietnam Vet
Larry and his wife Mary Lynn were amazed at the quick response from TR. After seeing TR on NBC Nightly News, Larry, who recently had detached retina surgery and can’t do much physical activity, emailed TR asking for help. This morning, he saw a response saying TR would be at his home at 0800. “it’s unreal,” he said, with tears in his eyes. “seeing all these guys who already served so much, come help us – it’s a wonderful deal.” Larry was in the 52nd airborne pathfinder detachment – a branch of the 52nd combat aviation battalion in Vietnam. He and Mary Lynn are both retired and said they feel “guilty” their home received fairly little damage as compared to other homes in the area. TR was thrilled to help this Salt Dog and his sweet wife after the storm.
Vietnam veteran Larry, and his wife Mary Lynn
Guys and gals, it’s because they’re family. Haven’t you noticed that yet? For all military, veterans and their families, once military, always military (Sorry for the Marines, but that ‘borrowed’ and altered phrase is so true for all). Even for the families – spouses and kids alike – you are closer to military folks than most of your extended families. Heck, I have relatives that I barely know, and in some cases have never met. Still friends with other ‘brats’ I knew in 8th-9th grades, though. That, fyi, was when dinasaurs were walking..
These are the best stories, and testament to the goodness of so many people. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent.
Take a well earned bow Team Rubicon
Outstanding concept…outstanding effort!!
My dad Robert Lee carter of grand ledge michigan is a usmc. Vetrian he has cancer caused by agent orange he applyed for disibility through v.a in January and v.a has not reply yet and it June he is in the hospital in icu he should be. Focused. On his health not financial. Issue
My dad Robert lee carter died June 13 2011 v.a did nothing for him he died horrible painful death due to agent orange he served and died for his country and v.a did nothing that horrible now I’m left with only memories that will alway haunt me of his cancer no one should ever die like that I have no more faith in are government
If you think v.a is going to help if you served in the military or a family member that served that dying or lost a leg all you will get is a thank you letter pat on the head there something vary wrong with this picture