Vietnam Helicopter Door Gunner Tony Lazzarini Speaking

Over 35 years ago groups of people started arriving in the United States. It seemed the majority of Americans wanted nothing to do with them. They were ridiculed, rejected and despised. The many sacrifices they made for their country would yield no rewards, heal any wounds or fade the visions of war. They sought solitude through anonymity and stealth. These were not Vietnam refugees, they were Vietnam Veterans. Sadly, casualties of this conflict would mount long after the wars end.
Decades would pass before awareness to this great travesty would break Lady Liberty's heart
Then the Brotherhood began, the men who saw the dragon. "Those who shed their blood with me today shall be my brothers." Their numbers grew. The words honor, loyalty and friendship would seal the bond. "Never Forget" became their motto. Please honor them today, these men, these warriors, my brothers, these Vietnam Veterans.

Tony Lazzarini
Door Gunner
RVN 1966-67
25h Aviation "Little Bears"
Author: HIGHEST TRADITIONS

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[cats4cars]

Thanks for the note! Please say hi to Sargent Naranjo for me. I wrote a book about my two tours in Vietnam flying in a Huey as a helicopter door gunner, "Highest Traditions-Memories of War". You can find it on Amazon.com

[Cuah123]

Greetings, I'm a friend of Sargeant Naranjo door guner also from the Little Bears.Anyways heard all about you "Spooky" the bear. No one believed his story about Spooky until I found the Little Bear's website! Won us a bottle of tequila with the bar flies! Hope Richard makes it around to you guys sooner or later!