The grocery store, a Vietnam Veteran and Donald Trump
The Vietnam Veteran approached me as I was standing in line at a Vermont Mom and Pop grocery store. Once I saw his cap I shook his hand, thanked him for his service, and listened as he told me how much he had liked my recently-deceased partner, another Vietnam Vet. Tears came as I heard the "really good guy" part. We hugged, he patted my back, and apologized for making me cry. I told him the tears were always there....ready to roll....as I worked through this awful loss where Agent Orange claimed another really good guy.
This vet told me that he was also dying from the results of Agent Orange and didn`t have much time left because his lungs were functioning at only 30% the normal capacity. He looked down at the floor while he regained his composure. Another hug, some more tears. He said he never thought much about taking time off and doing something fun, but the doctors had convinced him to do just that....while he could. I made him promise he would start today. He said he probably wouldn`t see his next birthday. My vet`s birthday was a few days ago. There was no celebration, no birthday cake, just a folded-up American flag and a white candle.
I`m astounded by the number of Vietnam Vets (in a 30-mile radius) who suffer from or who have died from exposure to Agent Orange. I`m humbled by their courage and their sacrifice.
Donald Trump says he, too, has sacrificed, by creating jobs and building buildings. I bet he can even see Russia from the Trump Tower.
In the words of retired Rear Admiral John Huston, Donald Trump is "not fit to polish John McCain`s boots"....nor is he fit to comment on sacrifice. And for all the Republicans who lack the courage to flat-out withdraw their support for and endorsement of this national embarrassment, this national disgrace....SHAME ON YOU!
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And for all the other losses. 
