Vietnam Veterans "Fought a Noble Battle"

Local Vietnam War roundtable shares stories, military history
PennLive
Wesley Robinson
June 11, 2015

Pham lamented how Vietnam veterans were treated in the U.S. after the war because he respects their efforts to keep his native country free and thought they fought a noble battle. Many veterans are still fighting the war, he added, with the physical and mental scars they still work to overcome.

More than 35 years after the Fall of Saigon, many Vietnam-era veterans are still viewed differently than other veterans because of the unpopular war, which is why a roundtable was created to talk about the conflict and its effects and to thank the veterans who served.

On the second Thursday of each month, veterans of the Vietnam War era get together and talk about the experience in Vietnam and life after battle at the Michael Novosel Vietnam Veterans of America Michael J. Novosel Medal of Honor Capital Chapter 542 at 8000 Derry St.in Harrisburg.

Richard Burton, coordinator of the Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table, said the various roundtables are a great place to learn more about the history of the wars and what it was like to serve during the conflicts. He said he isn't aware of any other Vietnam-only oral history groups in the U.S., but he said one may be forming in York.

The roundtable is fairly informal and open to the public. Generally, a Vietnam-era veteran speaks for 30 minutes to an hour before taking questions. Each presenter matter-of-factly explains the reality that was their war, underscoring the strong sense of duty for country and the inglorious nature of the conflict.
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Here is another thank you from a survivor from South Vietnam right here in Orlando.
He talks about what it was like in 1968 and what Vietnam veterans did for his people.