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"10 Years Late", was the headline covering the 1985 parade in New York
City. But as these authors and Tom Stack saw it, this parade really was
the preface for the main event: the Chicago WELCOME HOME Vietnam
Veterans parade on Friday, June 13, 1986. From a parade of 25,000
veterans in New York, this parade grew to a massive Chicago marching
crowd of Vietnam Veterans with estimates ranging from 176,000 to more
than 200,000.The inspiration for this was born in New York City. The
innovation however was the brainchild of Tom Stack; the execution was
the combined effort of so many other leaders and volunteers ranging from
book co-author and parade leader and organizer Roger Mc Gill to
volunteer and co-author Harry Beyne to countless other volunteers. Every
effort was made to name so many of these individuals, yet it was not
possible to name 176,000 veterans who had among their ranks so many who
contributed. To those not named, you are not forgotten This event could
not have happened without you.For Vietnam Veterans, this 1986 parade was
their homecoming. Or as Roger Mc Gill said after attending the NYC
parade "only with this parade did I truly feel that I had finally
returned from Vietnam." Hence the title of this book as his statement
was uniformly shared by so many who didn't have the opportunity to come
to New York but showed up in force for Chicago.Anyone who has known,
loved, honored a Vietnam Veteran understands the pain experienced with
their return from war. They were degraded, spat upon, sworn at, and
physically abused. Many destroyed their uniforms in shame; others left
the country; most refused to talk about the war, their experiences, and
their feelings. As a result, so many suffered from physical harm, most
suffered from the effects of Agent Orange, and, of course, the silent
killer PTSD. Even today, with the average Vietnam Veteran in his or her
seventies, many are just now beginning to open up and share with one
another. This is a tribute to the efforts of other veterans, their
groups, and associations and to many of the dedicated professionals at
the Veterans Administration. And there are many. And, yes, there is
still a great deal of work to be done. There are veterans who are
refusing to get treatment for diseases caused by Agent Orange – if they
do, and they are improving or in remission – there is some bean counter
who will decide they no longer need disability. This is an uphill
battle. But Veterans are heading up the hill.However, in 1986, they were
still at the bottom of the hill. This was just their beginning. This was
their Veteran's parade. This was their homecoming. They planned and
orchestrated and threw their own party. The good news: the guests poured
in. By most counts, more than 500,000 came to celebrate their return,
their contributions and to share their appreciation for a job well done.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all of those who gave so much and to
all of those who planned and contributed to this event.