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Keith_Blues.jpgModern Day DonOld soldiers never die; they just buy dress blue uniforms (if they still fit). Don dresses out in full regalia at a reunion.
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Don-173d.JPG2016 Reunion of the 173dDon submits a photo of two beauties dressed in WWII uniforms while he is in his dress blues from two (2) tours in Vietnam. Isn't it amazing how the WWII veterans held up so much better than our Vietnam veteran?
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Don_K_2015.JPGVeteran's Day, 2015Still standing tall 48 years after Vietnam.
SALUTE!
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Don_Kieth_-_2014.jpgHow?How did I get so old so fast??
Don attends a Veterans Day ceremony in Bartlett, TN on Nov 11, 2014. Truly, he is an image of "the old warrior".
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Arty_Hat.jpgStill Running!Well, Don gave up his #1 spot on the victory stand in this annual event. At least the winner wasn't decked out infantry blue. BUT...check out that Artillery ten-gallon hat on Don's head! Wow!
Guess the #3 guy didn't finish at all...or was "finished" and carried off for last rites.
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winner~0.jpgSenior Olympics Winner!Well, after running through fire and mud, Don felt he was ready to win five medals in the Senior Olympics.
Surely, this former veteran FO is no couch potato!
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Fire_Mission.JPGFire Mission?There's the old saying about "When the dog hears the Fire Bell....". Don thought he heard someone yell "Fire Mission" and ran through the fire. That happens when you get older.
Actually, it was the insanely-popular "Warrior Dash" held in Jackson, MS on 4/21/12, a 5K race that includes a military-style obstacle course. It is connected with the St Jude charity. Yes, Don finished on the same day, and no, he did not wet his pants. That's just his Geezer outfit.
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Don_PTSD.jpgThe Man SnappedWell, it had to happen. After living in "peace & quiet" for forty-plus years, Don finally snapped and demonstrated his "PTSD": Pretty Tired Senior w/ Distemper. He goes to the Vet next week.
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DK-New_Vietnam2.JPGDon, wearing his traditional "artillery red" shirt, beckons you to visit his backyard. One might say it is his "new Vietnam". Lotsa work went into this tremendous transformation of a simple backyard to a small jungle.
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Don_remodel.jpgYeah....40 years later, Don stands about as tall, traded the weapon for a tool, and works on remodeling his kitchen instead of remodeling Dinks.
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Philly3.JPGDon Keith attends the 2007 Philly reunion of the 35th Infantry Regiment.
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DK-Home2.jpgWar's Over...for meGuess I'll take my briefcase full of fire missions home with me.
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