On 14 September I was asked to speak at a local VFW event where 6 former POW's were brought to their Post in Fair Oaks, CA, to be honored. They were from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and ranged in age from 64 to 89 years of age, and all were just as spry as they could be! Two of the 6 also happened to have been MARINES.
In the two images I have forwarded you will find first where I am giving my speech and then the second is where I am presenting one of my "Vietnam Scrolls" to the former Vietnam POW. The gentleman is former Chief Warrant Officer Michael O'Connor who spent over 1500 days in captivity, and if my memory serves me correctly part of his captivity was spent at the "Hanoi Hilton".
What an honor to have met this man up close and personal and listen to him speak about his ordeal. Talk about a true American Hero, in fact all of these great men are true American Hero's and I made certain that all were told "Welcome Home"!
P. A. Reyes
Commander
American Legion Post 637
Citrus Heights, CA
GySgt (ret)
USMC
Semper Fi