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    A Veteran’s STORY

    “A Veteran’s STORY” What does it mean to be a “Veteran”.. To some it is pride in serving their country at a time of need, or an obligation, or perhaps some inner need to prove something to themselves or perhaps others. Back in 1964 when I graduated from High School, I like others of my age at attaining the age of 18 years, had to register for the draft which was then in progress. The country was involved in a war in southeast Asia, a place called Vietnam. The year before we had witnessed the tragic death of our President at the hands of an assassin in Dallas, Texas. President…