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Old 03-04-2004, 08:48 PM
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Default Re: Veterans "oral" histories

I agree 100%,I only met Mr. Hathcock one time but the stories he told that evening will always be etched in my mind.I sure would not have wanted him shooting at me!Good thing he was on our side.I do not have that many items from World WarII just a couple but have had a chance to see a few collections and had a chance to look at and hold many items, and you are correct about your statement holding those type of weapons.Most of my items are from VietNam,one knife in particular was well used that I purchased from a local hometown Vet.He also was one that did not mind too much talking about the war,some of the stories he had to tell made tears roll down my face.He has now passed on but I will never forget him and his stories and the items I have from his past.My poor wife thinks I am crazy for some of the items that I collect but I guess I can't blame her I am a little strange when it comes to certain things.To me the Veterans deserve more respect than they get! and Veterans day should be everyday.God Bless all the Veterans!

Bobby Dodson
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