Sgt Steve Gorecky
I had enlisted for 4 years - purpose of
4 years was to avoid having to go to Vietnam. The Army told me that if I went to
Germany I would not have time to go to Vietnam. They fooled me. {Webmaster
Note. The more accurate phrase is "they lied". Many FA
soldiers were sent straight to Vietnam, leaving the family to get back to the
States in their absence.}
I was able to get a early out upon my
return from VN - I had extended about 4 months that gave me less than 5
months duty upon getting stateside. I really could not imagine doing stateside
duty after a fairly "active" tour in VN. I think I would have
been a problem child.
After a 3 month adjustment period, I
went back to work at my previous job. I worked for several years and
discovered that a "sheet metal" career was not for me. I then
enrolled at the University of Minnesota -
College of Agriculture. It took me 5 years to get a 4 year degree
in Soil & Water resource management.
I was hired by the USDA to work as a
conservationist & did just that for 27 years. I retired at
59 with a Civil Service retirement.
My wife & I have a small farm/ranch in northern Minnesota where we board
and train horses. I have a active interest in classic cars, hot rods and
stay really busy with that hobby. Unfortunately, I have only one Army buddy
that I keep in close touch with. I have to thank Dennis for his efforts with
this website. I have waited 43 years to talk with someone about my tour in
VN . It is about damn time !!!!!!
Thank you all!