Later when I got a delivery of . . . Culpeper newspapers, one paper was missing. When I got home I found out that the missing paper had Herman's obituary in it and my family didn't want me to find out that way. Mr. Smith belongs solely to the local VVA chapter, in part because of the very cold reception the Vietnam vets received from one local VFW chapter. We went through the same experiences they did, just in different terrain.
War is always the same.
The only real difference is we didn't receive the hero's welcome home. Relations between the two veterans groups have since improved. Regardless, as Mr. Smith massages Ed's shoulders and hands during their Sunrise visit, his respect for his fellow veteran shines through. Before long, Ms. Dauster returns. The VVA members and residents gather together for a group photo then prepare to leave.