Remote grandson is about to deploy
I urge you to take the opportunity to see your grandson before he leaves home. Give him a photo or another small material reminder of your time in Vietnam.
As a veteran, you and he will forever share a bond of service. He doesn't realize this now, but he will -- and you want to be in his life when he arrives at this moment.
So keep those cards and letters coming.
I can imagine this young man overseas, alone and homesick and aware to some extent that he has been a jerk to some of the people who love him.
I see a bundle of cards and letters tied together with a rubber band and stuffed in the bottom of his duffel bag.
Your grandson may not find a way to express his gratitude until he is much more mature.
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