Very recently I was "Piped In", as a member of the St. Andrews Society. I dress per the Black Tie occasion following the dress to the letter. The only question was wearing my miniature medals or not. I decided not too, and it was a big mistake, as ALL the military veterans in attendance wore there medals. I felt bad, almost ashamed, that I did not wear mine, as I was trying to be conservative. So next event I will wear my miniatures as I am a very proud Veteran, who earned the medals, they were not given to me. Someday I plan to join SAMS. Just wanted to share this as a Viet Nam vet, who still fosters this feeling of being a Viet Nam vet, we still suffer this feeling of being a Viet Nam veteran, those who served know what I am talking about, we think twice before we display our affiliation of serving in such an unpopular war...I am a proud Veteran of Viet Nam.....but careful because of the environment we live in.
Last edited by CollinMacD; 10th April 17 at 06:26 AM.
Allan Collin MacDonald III
Grandfather - Clan Donald, MacDonald (Clanranald) /MacBride, Antigonish, NS, 1791
Grandmother - Clan Chisholm of Strathglass, West River, Antigonish, 1803
Scottish Roots: Knoidart, Inverness, Scotland, then to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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