Memories of Vietnam draw tears 45 years later

Dave Kaup / Reuters

Amos Cortez, who fought in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army in 1966, reacts as he finds the name of one of his five high school friends who were killed in the war, on a travelling version of the Vietnam Memorial at the Welk Resort Theater in Branson, Missouri on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

As Veterans Day approaches, Americans will pause to pay tribute to those who are serving or have served their country.

Some will celebrate at parades and ceremonies, others will grieve the loss of a loved one.

How will you remember?

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God Bless Amos Cortez, his lost friends, and all of the other brave men and women who have defended this country and made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us!!

God condemn the hate filled, good for nothing, waste of space occupy protesters, government leeches, and everyone else who does nothing but drag this country into a ditch!!!!

This really does hit home and truly shows the stark difference between those willing to give all and those willing to take all!!

    Reply#1 - Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:02 PM EST
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