Mordax et al

camwyn:

“When a loved one starts to lose their memory and show signs of dementia it can mean they are often confused about time, dates and what has happened to them.

“So when 84-year-old Vietnam veteran Lawrence Silk insisted he return to the war in Vietnam, where he completed three tours, his family began to worry.

“It was [his son-in-law] Kenny’s idea to write on social media:

“"He is consistently haunted by his need to do his duty so we are asking for a current or retired military officer to volunteer to visit him – in uniform – and tell him that his responsibility to his country has been fulfilled.

“"Perhaps present a certificate of some kind and take a picture so we can show it to him in the event that he forgets.“

“Soon after the post went public a recently retired lieutenant colonel from the same squadron agreed to visit Lawrence and tell him that his duty had been done.

“”It was pure coincidence that he was a commander of the same unit. It was perfect” said Kenny.

“Lt Col LaFrazia presented Lawrence with a certificate of appreciation from the United States Air Force (USAF), a USAF civil engineering badge and coins from the Prime Beef and Red Horse units.

“Along with all of the advice from complete strangers, Lawrence now has a selection of army memorabilia to remind him of his past achievements and that he doesn’t need to return to Vietnam.

“"Col. LaFrazia is a saint in our eyes.”

“”No stranger I have ever met has been more gracious, caring and understanding.”

“”He did this to serve the Brotherhood and hopes people understand that veterans’ stories don’t end when the war ends.”