W
hile reading the words of Mr Takiff and the veterans who were willing toshare with him and with us, I have come close to tears and felt proud, sad,happy, ashamed, angry (no, pissed off), and honored. Sometimes, all at thesame time. Get this book and read, but be prepared. In the introducton, Mr.Takiff described a conversation with his father when he was near death. Hisdad said, "You might say that the war was the high point of my life." Ithink that all of us who were there can say the same.

- Bill Garbett, Combat Medic, Vietnam