[Styparty]

I have posted a message about peace and Vietnam veterans on the Orthodoxy and War thread if anyone is interested.

The following is part of a statement made by George Mizo, a Vietnam war veteran and a man who found peace for his soul by doing something practical to help right a terrible wrong.
“Dear Friends, We can't change the past. We can't bring back our friends, our sons, our fathers or brothers . . . nor can we bring back the Vietnamese, no matter which side they fought on . . . nor can we bring back the children or other innocent victims of war . . . but we can change the present and the future.”

The last sentence is particularly sad because we seem determined to keep on repeating our mistakes.

Effie