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blue_jay

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2. Thanks for sharing
Fri May 30, 2025, 08:15 PM
May 30

Feeling extra sad right now. Just lost my uncle yesterday, who was a Vietnam Vet. He and my aunt were never able to really access the care he needed and she spent the last 4 years caring for him and nearly breaking herself. I also talked with a lot of Vietnam vets over this Memorial day weekend with some sad stories. Honestly, I knew my uncle wasn't doing well with his PACT act approved illness (Parkinson's, diabetes, ultimately dementia or other memory loss). Had just been hoping for a miracle. He was a very good man. I will miss him a lot. Thanks for listening.

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