Great stuff brother. My dad was a WWII Veteran, uncle=Lt. United States Marine Corps Vietnam, I have a grandfather that fought in the Revolution. Very rich military history my family has. My birth-mother's father and all her Uncle's served in WWII.
Appreciate the mention and my fellow Veterans. Have a safe Memorial Day my friend.
Sending blessings and groovy vibes your way.
My wife and I just returned from our Local Memorial Day Parade.
Most of the older guys are in the antique cars, now. A few of the guys marching had their Tiger Stripes and Jump boots on. Maybe air mobile or para infantry... not Straight Legs like you were. I know one. Another I know marching, served in 3rd Marines. The boys and girls in Desert Camo are mostly the ones left marching.