This year marks 50 years since Australia withdrew its troops from the Vietnam War following huge national protests. Veterans say it's time to pause and remember those who were left behind.
Retired Major John Thurgar says it's important to remember the "individual losses" of the Vietnam War.abc.net.au/news/vietnam-war-veterans-graveside-vigil-commemorate-anniversary/102669896In a quiet cemetery on the NSW north coast, retired Australian Army Major John Thurgar places flowers on a grave, bows, then salutes.
This year marks 50 years since Australia withdrew its troops from Vietnam, and 60 years since Australian troops arrived in the country. "And I then started to look around at the families of those who had lost their loved ones in Vietnam all those years ago, and they too suffered and experienced the same loss.
"We've experienced so many recent deaths of our comrades, so we thought that this might be a very fitting thing to do."Reverend Graeme Davis, also a Vietnam veteran, will hold a service for the four men whose remains lie in Goonellabah.Reverend Davis said the Vietnam veterans had been called together for the welcome home parade in Sydney in 1987, and the unveiling of the national Vietnam memorial in Canberra in 1992.
Year 10 history students Disha Balachandar, Layla Baker Gabb and Joshua Ford with principal Diana Whymark.Although the Vietnam War became a controversial issue, Reverend Davis said he hoped people would show their respect this week.
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