Hi, Kim, nice and thoughtful photo. You don't have to experience war, it's enough to know that it is horrible with many casualties and deaths. Very sensible of you to make that gesture, touch their names and think and pray for them and their families. I am glad there are young people who are so nice persons and have such good qualities. Keep on like that.

Nice photo,Kimberly,very nice thought too.Yes,wars are horrible indeed.Who is the person in the photo?

That is me taking the picture.

Memorials to the fallen, from whichever war, are always very moving. Good job Kim.

Kim - The VietNam Memorial is very powerful and moving. Indeed, it has a sacred element to it. The noise of the city gives way to a silence that makes the walk along the memorial special. Your posting is excellent. Thad

And we never learn do we ?..

mens legacy to the world is mainly war.....whereever you look at it in history, obviously we are not able to change that way, so we all shall be remembered....

Very good Kim to stay still by this war and other wars where so many people lost their lives or were hurt. Thanks for this post! Mich

a tragic subject i have to say kim ! but a very fitting rememberance picture ! well done !

This is my era. I served during this time and was one of those young men, in uniform, who was spit on and called "baby killer" (in the Denver airport, in 1972). It's gratifying to see that what we went through raised the consciousness of America enough to now applaud our men and women in uniform, as they pass through airport lobbies. I just now saw this in the VB and gave it a 10, not just because of what it means to me, but because it's tastefully crafted. Some might complain about your reflection in the stone but I think it's important for you to be there. That war was on TV every night during supper, and it involved civilians in a way no past war ever had. So, in this photograph, you are the essential civilian element, sharing your condolences and grief (to whatever degree) with those who lost a loved one. Most (but not all) pieces done this way look tacky, but this one is the exception. Thank you.

-Nikoneer

I fully agree with the above statement....... I am a veteran of Desert Storm, and to be honest did NOT get the same reception as the Vietnam heros, but we were terrified we would. I lost two friends in DS, and their names, like this memorial, are forever ingrained in my soul. This picture symbolizes the truth of any conflict in the purest and most honorable way you can get. The names of fallen heros are there for us to remember, and the reflection of the photographer is their legacy.

Kocka says it for me.Good work Kim.
Christer

Very tastefully done, if there can be anything "tasteful" about war. I am a Vietnam Vet and our reception was horrible, especially as a woman. We recently marched in a parade in which parents encouraged their children to stand up and applaud with them as we marched by. Sometimes it takes reflection to bring about change and understanding. Thank You.

A great picture!. I have some pictures taken there. For me is one of the most creepy monuments i have seen

I just wanted to clarify that when I commented before about this submission, it was not to claim service in the actual war, but to reveal that, back then, in the late 60's and early 70's, any military personnel in a uniform was a target for civilian abuse. In 1972 I was just a 18-year-old kid coming home from Navy boot camp when those two long-hairs hocked a loogie at me (ironically, I was a long-hair about 3 months earlier). Consequently I never wore my uniform off base and off-duty again, not wanting a repeat performance. When you serve in the military, you put your life on hold and stand ready to do whatever is necessary to keep America and Americans safe, regardless of whether you hold an M-16 or a shovel. That was the sacrifice I meant. I also wanted to make sure that you understood that people like you Kim, are heroes to any veteran. Be proud.

-Nikoneer

I to am of that era and had similar experiences as Nikoneer had. It was a time that the country was deeply divided. Fortunately, history isn't being repeated for the current servicemen and women fighting today. I have been to the Wall, and it is a highly (underlined) emotional experience for those who served at that time, and for those who lost loved ones. Kim, you caught this one perfectly, and I thank you.

I was never in Vietnam but I was in when all the problems began. I really like how you are honoring those who have fallen and those who will fall in the future. Perhaps your
desires of the future will materialize. Nice post Kimberly.

TicK

lovely picture and a very nice gesture. good reflection and good work with the names. you can actually read them.

This is a wonderful posting Kim and would be a little emotional moment

Kim
It blows the mind to actually see all the names on those walls. You never get quite a sense of loss for these heroes than you do when you can read there names and know that they died for our freedom.
Paul