SHOW LOW, Ariz.—In every war, combat veterans grapple with a profound and haunting question: why did I survive while others did not?
Decades after the Vietnam War concluded on April 30, 1975, the weight of “survivor’s guilt” continues to overshadow many families, particularly those whose loved ones returned forever changed.
Veterans and family members of those who survived the war shared their memories, the challenges of reintegration, and the lasting impact the experience has had on their lives with the Epoch Times since the fall of Saigon 50 years ago.
A Mother’s Burden
Karen Hook’s late brother, Vernon Stearns, was a Green Beret in Vietnam, an elite special forces soldier coming from a family of “Army brats” who loved their flag and country….