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[The following is one of many anonymous notes and letters found at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.]

My friend-

I came today to find your name. To remember.

I remember training. The dirt and the sweat. I remember laughing, the drink and the girls. I remember you. The confidence and strength. We were invincible then.

The world has changed. I am sorry you don’t share it with me. I am sorry your name is here. I ask why mine is not.

One slain, one spared. I cannot answer. It is too much for me. We had never thought of it before. Remember? The dirt and the sweat, the drink and the girls.

I leave you now. Rest in peace, my fallen friend. One small measure for your great sacrifice: I leave a tear at your wall. And I will carry your memory forever.

I came today to find your name. To remember.


Source:

Palmer, Laura. Shrapnel in the Heart: Letters and Remembrances from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Vintage Books, 1988. 61. Print.


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[**The following is one of many anonymous notes and letters found at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.**] >*My friend-* >*I came today to find your name. To remember.* >*I remember training. The dirt and the sweat. I remember laughing, the drink and the girls. I remember you. The confidence and strength. We were invincible then.* >*The world has changed. I am sorry you don’t share it with me. I am sorry your name is here. I ask why mine is not.* >*One slain, one spared. I cannot answer. It is too much for me. We had never thought of it before. Remember? The dirt and the sweat, the drink and the girls.* >*I leave you now. Rest in peace, my fallen friend. One small measure for your great sacrifice: I leave a tear at your wall. And I will carry your memory forever.* >*I came today to find your name. To remember.* ___________________________ **Source:** Palmer, Laura. *Shrapnel in the Heart: Letters and Remembrances from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial*. Vintage Books, 1988. 61. Print. ___________________________ **If you enjoy this type of content, please consider donating to my [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HistoryLockeBox)!**

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