My husband, Bob Gosa, is one of those special persons who
likes to help others. He thinks highly of his fellow Vietnam vets who spent the
one-year obligation with him back in 1968-69. He knows of the dedication between
military members and how sad it is whenever these guys have medical problems
and do not survive.
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| 820th Red Horse -Vietnam War Tuy Hoa Air Base 1968 |
Last year, Bob and I traveled to Wichita, Kansas, to visit one
of these veterans who had been ill for some time. We spent a few days with him
and his family, played music for him, and listened to him sing the words of
some Beatles songs. It was a great time, but within two months, Bob’s friend lost
his battle due to his illness. He talks about how surprised his friend was when
he saw Bob and much fun they had talking about the times they spent together.
Each story is important, especially the one that sparked happiness or created a
memory that both of them shared. It is very sad to know that these guys are
slowly leaving us, becoming distant memories, and being remembered as “special”
to their families and friends.
Bob and I have now traveled again to be with another one of
his friends who may be needing special attention. He is not only Bob’s friend
who shares a love of music, but he came back from the Vietnam War and made a
life with his wife and career. Twelve years ago, with the help of the Internet
and a stroke of luck, Bob was able to find his Vietnam vet friends and they all
met to talk about old memories, good and bad, and how they survived such a
turbulent time.
It’s good to know that Bob has a deep-down, genuine concern about
how they are doing with their lives. That’s why Bob is such a special person
who makes the extra effort to be sure that they are doing alright and who talks
about the special bond created among them so long ago. It is truly a “band of
brothers” that existed then, and which still exists today.
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