Jim,

WELCOME HOME. 

We used two of our friends pics to create that poster...

To the left: Lt. Col. Don Valentine, USArmy Ranger/Advisor to the BDQ 

To the right and all the same person:

Col. Gordon "Swede" Larson, USAF (Ret) Former PoW NVN.  SRO of the Plantation along with hsi best friend Col. Ted W. Guy. 

We wanted to honor them in some way for their service before they pass on and in doing so ALL who served or serve and will be vets one day.

You can read a bit about Don here:  http://www.soft-vision.com/ranger/

and Col. Larson here: http://www.soft-vision.com/hanoi/larson

Hope Vets Day was one of the best for you and yours

ps: 

Pictured: Col. Gordon "Swede" Larson
This picture hangs in the Pentagon. 

Col. Larson owns the following awards and decorations pictured above:

• 2 Silver Stars
• Legion of Merit
• 5 Distinguished Flying Crosses w / V
• 2 Bronze Stars w / V
• 2 Purple Hearts
• Meritorious Service Medal
• 10 Air Medals
• 2 Air Force Commendation Medals
• Prisoner of War Medal