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Chan Yuk Chi's avatar

That was a great story Lyle. Your dad sounds like he was a hell of a guy, and I'm thankful that you shared this part of his life. Hooah!

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

We have a few things in common. My step-dad was a Vietnam vet from a helicopter unit ( 1st Air Cav ) and I was in a band. In fact, my brother, his biological son, played bass in my band.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Whoa, there are a bunch of coincidences going on there!

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Chandler Helmholz's avatar

Awesome Lyle great to hear more about your Dad

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thanks, Chandler!

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Pauline Laurent CPCC's avatar

Thanks for sharing about your dad's experience in Vietnam. Only met your dad once but in that brief time, I was so inspired by his positive attitude in the midst of great challenges. Thanks for keeping him alive by sharing about him.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Pauline! It was great meeting you, although I wish it were under different circumstances.

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Dorie Quist's avatar

Being a "distant" relative, I had no idea about your Dad's heroism. What an amazing man he was. I wish I had known this years ago. Beautifully written.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

I heard other stories I never had before at his celebration of life event. It was so cool to finally meet some of his Army buddies.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That was a great tribute to your Dad.

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Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Mark!

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