While at work today I walk into the waiting room to grab a cup of Joe and noticed a man in a wheelchair wearing a Vietnam Vet hat and a 25th ID Pin on it. Being a former member of the Electric Strawberry I ask what unit he was in while he was in the Division. He responded he was in the Cav unit that is still part of the unit. Turns out he was one of the volunteers that went over before the unit went. At that time there were a large demand for doorgunners and this is the second time I have met one of them. He asked my Unit and I responded 1-27th Infantry. Ah he says a Wolfhound. Good unit there. To make a long story short. Remember if you see a vet to thank them for their service. His face lit up when I asked about the Division. It made me proud of those who shaped my unit before I was even born and it was an honor to speak to someone who gave so much but asked for so little.
We Strike like Tropic Lighting! (Division Motto and his parting words to me.)
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