My leukemia's back.

[ronott1]

Ron I do hope the pain dissipates soon for you, we all realize it never fully goes away it is like a stone in a stream the jagged edges are smoothed some but it's still there...

oops, my bad. Ron, I apologize. Still, I'm sorry to hear of your uncle's passing.

Thanks!

Here is a picture of when he was in the Army during the Vietnam War:

 

[bruceha2000]

Can't have been too old if he was in during the Vietnam war.

 

[ronott1]

Can't have been too old if he was in during the Vietnam war.

Vietnam vets are getting "old" now and dying off quickly

 

[ronott1]

Vietnam vets are getting "old" now and dying off quickly

I do not know exactly how old he was but guess He was between 70 and 72 years old. Cancer can strike at any age though

 

[bruceha2000]

If he was 18 and went in with the first combat troops, he was born in '47. Makes him 9 years older than me. You saying I'm OLD???

At this point in my life, I don't think of 71 as old. Know lots of people older than that and still going strong!

You are right, cancer can strike anyone at any age.

 

[oldrooster]

since Sigone fell in 1975 that means any Vietnam vet has to be at least 60 years old likely older. some vets also served in Korea and a few even served in the tail end of WW2, serving in all 3 wars.

 

[bruceha2000]

True. But looking at the picture Ron posted of his uncle, I'm guessing Vietnam was his first war.

 

[oldrooster]

Think of this, MOST Vietnam vets are eligible for social security old age benefits...

 

[getaclue]

Yes bruce, you're an old fart now. Welcome to the club!

 

[Blooie]

Vietnam vets are getting "old" now and dying off quickly

Shhhhhh. Ken is a Vietnam vet and he’ll be71 in a few weeks. None of this dying off talk!!