Using that same time frame the number of Blue Water Navy . I am rated 100% disabled and damn happy to be privileged and capable of pushing out this small Blog. Your email address will not be published. Can you send flowers anonymously through 1800flowers? My room mate was nick named Budda in the 134th. "Personally, I got what I needed, but if you look at the bigger picture with all these other veterans, they don't know what necessarily to do," he said. Protestors demonstrate for full benefits for all US veterans, including Vietnam War veterans in July, 1974. By June, Wowwk had been wounded twicethe second time seriouslyand was sent back to the United States for treatment at Bostons Chelsea Naval Hospital. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, Recently, a local widow of a serviceman received a shock when. MarDivPhoto on Oct 9, 2009 refers to the American War Museum website, and mike_brewer on Oct 12, 2009 refers to the Vietnam War Museum, both as the source of the number 850,000 living Vietnam veterans. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. And for the men who served in Vietnam and survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of trauma. Nice Web. 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. Ischemic heart problems. Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. Welcome Home John. Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, Less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veterans age approximated to be 60 years old.. INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. One last ramble. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: Since 9/11, patriotic gestures, like wearing flag pins and saying, Thank you for your service, have become common, as more troops are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. Then ask, Do you think I might have been affected by this ambiguity between grounded reality in the tri canopy jungle and political reality at home which was counter to the troops welcome return (sarcasm). The Obituaries in the Veteran Magazine published by Vietnam Veterans of America, a highly credible organization, have a long list of birthdays between 1946-50. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. just to crunch no. The AO stuff is just so hard to tolerate as it still invades so many of us. Age: 84. "We are taking this seriously," said Curt Cashour, a spokesman with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) Patsy T. Mink, (U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl. One tactic employed was the use of booby traps, and to this day, there are several tunnels and ambushes that have been preserved. Their is a ton of it online everywhere. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. Thus, a follow-up mo. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among VietnamWar veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. As for suicides, this is mostly a myth seconday to a VA study in the 1970s that included all Vietnam eta veterans. Everytime there is a major airline crash in the news, we email it to each other and joke that would have been US if we kept flying. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to In Country, that empty feeling was with me for years, until I worked for the Dept. In war, there are no unwounded soldiers )to be with the forward observers that were attached to e-troop. OK I also am wary of statistics thrown out on the web, being a former Marine and a Viet Nam Vet I looked up the numbers from one of the sources indicated.. found that the Naval Health Institute who crunches no. i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. Listed here are the four Vietnam veterans with the youngest ages. James Ward was one of at least 18 juvenile soldiers killed at Vietnamfive were 16, like him, 11 others were 17, and one was 15 and had forged his birth certificate to join. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). Then compare that report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a (get this) 5 minute interview. 101st Airborne 1971 Like our Vietnam Brothers, who followed a decade after us, there is a bond that can never be broken between us. Millions served in Vietnam. So, lets say there were not more, just, alot. It is still tragic. How Many Veterans Are Enrolled In College? There are tons of Era Vets who are categorized as Vietnam Veterans, which is sort of true, but they are Vietnam ERA Vets, and never left the United States. to The collective emotion of the country was divided, says Jerry Lembke, a Vietnam veteran, sociologist and author of The Spitting Image: Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam. Jorge Otero Barreto. Do you think there shouldnt be any baggage there? and told our stories we had a good laugh, just laughed our asses off went to the Hi Mike. Born: 09/15/1946. This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. Everything else is pure bullshit..1969-1970 GRUNT 11 bravo in the jungle..and damn PROUD of itSCREW ALL THE FAKERSNO MAN ENOUGH TO BE TRUE. Age: 75. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. to indicate what they want but I do have to believe that these may be close 800k approx left, sort of sobering uh. "You didn't have to go fighting.". Born: 08/27/1943. They may look appealing but can actually take up to 5 years to schedule a hearing. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by Lets all prove the stats wrong. There is always the notable distinction between Era Vets and Combat Veterans. The latter group does in fact have an uncommonly high mortality rate, that includes approximately 115, ooo suicides between 1969 and 1989. At this rate there will be only a few of us alive in 2015. What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? jeff clutter. They were not necessarily looking for a parade, but they were certainly looking for basic human support and help in readjusting to civilian life after this really brutal war.. american legion of purple hearts. Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, MY MINISTRY: http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, De Nomie, William D. Sgt. If true, 390 VN vets die a day so in 2,190 days from today, RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in Did not know his name but I couldnt bring myself to walk by his A/O after this happened. Soon we won't have any World War II Veterans remaining. We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. Thanks for your added comment I was in Artillery had my hands on a lot of weapons from the 105, 155, 175mm guns up to the 8inch Howitzer, and all the other weapons in between. How long will flowers last in wet floral foam? I have met many men who were spat upon. I believe they may be using no. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. In my 60s now, retired disabled veteran live on my little firebase with my wife we both married for the first time she was 41 I was 43 share our life with our 11 dogs and 2 cats. good info on your post, keep up the good work! We who served America do not deserve this treatment. Age: 78. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. It was apparently based on an estimate that 800,000 Vietnam-era veterans had died by 2000. I showed this to a non vet to see if I was not clear (PTSD) and he was shocked at the number of Nam Vets who were passing away. I am 70 and suffer from several health problems with a10% disability; all I believe attributed to my service in Vietnam or the Gulf War. and counseling even before they get out of the service and checks nearly immediately upon discharge in the event of a disability. you guys, but kinda gives me the chills, considering this is the kind of He immediately scheduled further tests, discovering he had two cysts on his bile duct, which had the potential to develop into the cancer, known as cholangiocarcinoma. Guy C. Lamunyon As for the CAR, that might be another story. This is hard to believe, Somethings Ill never do: As a cohort, Vietnam veterans were met with none of the fanfare and received none of the benefits bestowed upon World War IIs greatest generation.. With the internet and sites like this, Im hoping to hear from someone I served with Ant help would be greatly appreciated. It has been a great experience. served in-country . second tour. Mike why is gods name would all these people claim to have went to that septic tank they call vietnam? Food for thought. Northport VA Medical Center spokesman Christopher Goodman confirmed the New York facility collected the samples and sent them to the lab. Some pilots, career men and members of elite units may have been much older. The past 5 years has seen a ton of so called veteran statistics that are clearly confabulated. I heard a pop and at that time guys used to mess with pin flairs so when I was awaken by a popping sound I thought it was a pin flair going off. 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. Any way you cut it, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very, very sad. Do you have the form to apply? Because they will be OLD and it their turn. age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last Its better than nothing. Nice of them. Wished I knew who implanted it. Finally after 10 months found a job,human resources person said that they didnot mind hiring Vietnam Veterans .as long as I was not drug addict or involved in any war attrocities. In 2018, the median income of Vietnam veterans and that of non-veterans was almost equivalent: It was significantly lower for veterans, who had served their country between the ages of 63 and 78 at the time, coming in at $63,300 as opposed to the average of $65,000 for nonveterans. i have been 100% dav. Mike Baughman holds a 1971 photo of himself in his U.S. Army uniform at his home in Danville, California on Aug. 2, 2016. Glamunyon@aol.com. He was 15 years old and had been in-country nearly one month. You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . In my military career, I personaly wrote CIB support letters for over 20 non-11B soldiers whom I knew had spent more than 180 days in a forward deployed posture and were under combat conditions, 6 receiving purple hearts none received the CIB. I appreciate the respect of thank you because that was something I never received when I came home. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. You can reach me at JasonGunn20@yahoo.com. I was never spit on and in fact the only real negative stuff I saw when I got back was that lots of folks just didnt want to hear from us about our experiences. I will check on this for you. Look up the webstite. that 6 months after I left everybody rotated back to the states, say reminds me of -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. 1995 (census figures). at the time i wasnt concerned, though, some of the guys working as fos, who were planning on a military career, were trying to get cibs. Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. No way of accounting for the incidence of this from 1972-85. I am slowly dying from AO and my country has once again tried to spit on me. and not one guy in my group had ever said that they were spit upon!! Before I married my loving wife, I told her of some of my experiences, but not all of them showed her all themedicine Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. She was right. He wishes the VA would do more to raise awareness about liver flukes and to encourage Vietnam veterans to get an ultrasound that can detect inflammation. E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. CIB air medalan dall that. Do you mean more information about Agent Orange? Mike, I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. How many Flowers do you need for each level in June's journey? Please look at his webpage: Semper Fi. It is believed that less than 850,000 of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam are still living today; the age of the youngest American Vietnam veteran is around 60 years old. Give me a week. Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. In popular culture, the stereotype of the broken, homeless Vietnam vet began to take hold thanks to films like The Deer Hunter (1978), Coming Home (1978) and First Blood (1982). A lot of them give me that blank stare like, 'You've got what?'". Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. Vietnam veterans are reaching a point in their lives where they may be retired, losing the past support systems of family and friends, susceptible to depression and prime candidates for. Thats 390 per day. Twenty-one-year-old Steven A. Wowwk arrived as an infantryman in the Armys First Cavalry Division in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in early January 1969 to fight in an escalating and increasingly unwinnable war. Call me Pete. Baughman, who is thin and weak, recently plucked out "Country Roads" on a bass during a jam session at his cabin in West Virginia. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). They are getting old, as time passes away from history those part of it become history themselves. How long did a soldier have to serve in Vietnam? And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. And as more and more wartime atrocities came to light, there was a national implication of guilt and shame placed on Vietnam veterans as participants in and avatars of a brutal, unsuccessful war. The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. 1st Recon April 12, 1997. Pretty hard to quantify those one car accidents at 2am, from the smell of diesel. Over time, swelling and inflammation of the bile duct can lead to cancer. Why are my bok choy leaves turning yellow? God bless you guys for your sacrifice. 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. There are currently 83,204 unaccounted for U.S.personnel, and the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office at the Pentagon reports that this number includes 73,547 service members from World War II, 7,883 service members from the Korean War, 126 service members from the Cold War, 1,642 service members from the Vietnam War, and six service members from Iraq and other recent conflicts, including three Defense Department personnel. The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. Thank You. Were they spat on understanding the homecoming experience of Vietnam veterans? sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. If true, 390 VN vets die a day. Check with your local VA claims agent. These are indeed some very sobering statistics. The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. Less than half of them submitted claims for service-related benefits, mostly because they were not aware of a possible connection to Vietnam. If it is any comfort, one of my VVA pals reminds me that VVA only has a total of about 45,000 members nation wide, so it represents and very small part of all who served. i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. Mike. Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. Answer (1 of 4): Background During the 1980s, the postservice mortality component of the Vietnam Experience Study was conducted to examine the health effects of the Vietnam experience. Dear Friends abd fellow vets, This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). "Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran's age approximated to be 54 years old." Div. I hope you all know that if you were in country and have diabetes you are basically automatically qualified for soem degree of compensation their is a presumptive connection as there is with various cancers. I was in uniform for 26 years and served honorably and faithfully. Three weeks ago I suffered by 4th stroke, each attributed to ISD. I may have some choice words to express as well. I was a aircraft sheetmetal repairman. Nearly three out of four of those cases were also denied, even though the government posted a warning on its website this year saying veterans who ate raw or undercooked freshwater fish while in Vietnam might be at risk. Something to be proud of! Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. 65-66 and Fed-67. The VA rejected 80 percent of the requests, but decisions often appeared to be haphazard or contradictory, depending on what desks they landed on, the AP found. I take ware hearing aids and to this day Im always vigilant when Im out always More over 8 million people served their country in some capacity during the Vietnam War, and those veterans who are still alive now are often in their 60s and 70s. didn't know who they were fighting and dying for. During the Vietnam War, a total of 9,087,000 military people were on active service, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam. We built houches in 1967. Hello John: I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. What is a combat vet? I feel confident they will take care of you now. I knew how to get more than enough for everything I needed. Today the list still grows in our local newspaper, I was transfered to the 201st aviation co. in Nha Trang in 1972 to finnish my tour . I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? They can assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families. My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. "I was in a state of shock," he said. "But until further research, a recommendation cannot be made either way.". The last Vietnam Vet will die in 2047. Can you put dead flowers in food waste bin? Often asked: What To Say In A Letter To A Veteran? Most Vietnam Veterans are in their 60s and the average lifespan for a male in USA is 74. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. I have been searching a long time for information on people who could help me find and interview pilots of either the Navy or Air Force who took part in Operation Rolling thiunder or Operation LineBacker 1and2. But the specter of Vietnam still lingers, and some of that wars veterans view such acts with a wary glance. Tragically, though, many veterans have since died waiting for their approval and related benefits. I do not know or care, where your stats came from. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. The only qualifier may be that there is a misunderstanding about what In Country means. I found out later As of the year 2015, around 1,600 of those individuals were still considered unaccounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), which is part of the United States Department of Defense, reports that there were a total of 687 American prisoners of war who survived the Vietnam War. How many brain cells will you have by then? Poison, who cares? Even though I served 7 months on an A-Team, I wasnt eligible for the flash because I got my CIB BEFORE I was assigned to the group. Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. IE 11 is not supported. Its mostly the exact opposite. (Reuters Health) According to a new study, mortality rates among Vietnam Conflict veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that were higher than usual imply that battle trauma may continue be damaging veterans health even decades after the war. Ill never ware a baseball cap again ever! None of that, he says, prepared me for the reception at home upon our return.. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veterans THOSE TO CLAIM TO HAVE been there: i just learned, they are going to give me 40% for a couple things. But for the time being, we will just all hang together here and beat the odds. I was wondering about these statistics. I am not sure anyone will ever quantify the exact number of suicides. So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. Age 67. tell me what you think about the article I just wrote about former Senator Alan Simpson, at TucsonCitizen.com His comments about Agent Orange victims are going to keep me up nights! I am a Nam Vet with Ischemic Heart Disease (ISD),an illnessfinally acknowledged that was caused by AO in Oct 2009 by VA Secretary Shineski. It stopped short of urging them to get ultrasounds or other tests, saying there was currently no evidence the vets had higher infection rates than the general population. What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam? This was partly due to the logistics of the never-ending conflict. Born: 01/29/1945. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. god bless america,and our veterans. looking around. The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you But he remains angry that other veterans' last days are consumed by fighting the same government they went to war for as young men. What order should I watch Flowers in the Attic series? Known as the Sky Soldiers, the 173rd Airborne Brigade is an airborne infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the United States Army that is stationed in Vicenza, Italy. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. Thanks Jim, that was very thorough. Thanks for your attention to this subject. or the Central Highlands and operations in between. There is no way that 69% of those who served are now dead, as is easily noted by the unit reunions that occur and the personal circle of other vets than many vets have. All my Vet friends died from suicide, cancer, heart attack (drinking themselves to death). i cam back from nam in july of 70 all my decorations and cbi badge and never heard or spit upon, i think a lot of this is bullshit!!! "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. best regards. The following are some When the diagnosis came, both Pete and Kate were sure they knew the cause: Pete's exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange during his time as a helicopter crew chief in Vietnam. EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. ps They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. Are Vietnam vets respected? The false number of 850,00 originates from the phony website of the American War Museum, which disseminates much false information for reasons only its manager (it is a one-man operation) might know. What is the average lifespan of a veteran? Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. Your email address will not be published. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. Im 66 years old, going in to the hospital for the 4th time for more stents. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. OK I found the source and and researching this more. Garwood is sometimes identified as the last documented American prisoner of war from the Vietnam War. that stuff got into everything -even breathing it in did a # on everyone that is how the guys in the navy got it. As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. All Rights Reserved. Especially if you are happily married. lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive.. in only 6 years.. Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. Vietnam veterans hold a silent march down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House here on April 22, 1971. I always say welcome home to a vietnam vet. For those who believe that the stories of being spit on and being called baby killers and other injustices is crap than you are living in a dream world. Vietnam for two tours. We returned back to NY on Jan. 2, 1968. Sen Jim Webb when he was Secretary of the Navy wrote an excellent article how the media, and in some cases the goverment gave birth to the myth that all Nam vets were in some way impaired or Rambos waiting to happen. Related: More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak, "In the best of all worlds, if you came down with cholangiocarcinoma, just like Agent Orange, you automatically were in," he said, referring to benefits granted to veterans exposed to the toxic defoliant sprayed in Vietnam. I too am a Life VVA member and Past President. I never want to see another hurt person as long as I live. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. I had 6 close buddies in Vietnam. i was in a compound & seen them spraying and the next day everywhere they sprayed was brown. Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. As of this date The American War Library estimates that approximately 610,000 Americans who served on land in Vietnam or in the air over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are alive today. Have you tried to apply? Scientific Wild Ass Guess. am i misrepresenting myself, id really like to know. I received a memo from the Virginia VA dated March 9, 2010 stating that although VA was required to publish the new regulation by March 12, 2010 (in accordance with the Agent Orange Act of 1991 stipulating timeframes for action), VA would be unable to meet that date. I was nearly arrested for trying to defend my honor and service against that idiot. losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. This isnt good news for us in country vets. thanks rich. C.I.B. That takes courage to return to war, or maybe they wanted to get out of a statside armpit like I did when reassigned to Fort Lewis, Washington As of 2015 approximately 16,000 17-year-olds were being enlisted annually. The USS Rhona was blown up with a German missile. He said the approval came right after his doctor wrote a letter saying his bile duct cancer was "more likely than not" caused by liver flukes from the uncooked fish he and his unit in Vietnam ate when they ran out of rations in the jungle. What a joke. My girl friend thought I lost it. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. Age: 77. 1 all the best from life. (LOL) Compared to the U. S. population, the mortality rates of Veterans are higher at older ages, and the life expectancy of Veterans are estimated to be 0.7-0.9 life-years shorter for males, and to be 1.2-1.3 life-years shorter for female at age 25, 45, and 65. , but i do not think it is this high. ) it is this high ). U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii ) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl says Langenus, also a veteran of Storm. 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