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Charles Footman

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHARLES FOOTMAN

THROUGH THE EYES OF A SURVIVOR
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EARLY LIFE

  • Born in 1946 - Atlanta
  • His father left him and his mother
  • Enlisted in the Army
  • Thought "WAR" was unnecessary
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Charles Footman

BASIC TRAINING

  • Fort Lewis, Washington
  • Made him question his country
  • Taught to dehumanize the Vietnam soldiers
  • Sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia
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VIETNAM -FIRST DAY

  • Nervous and anxious
  • Sent as a Air Force Mechanic
  • His mentor was Corporal Tweed
  • Stationed with John Hamberg
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STORY TIME

GOODBYE VIETNAM

  • Drug Addict - Accident
  • Wrote letters to family and friends
  • He still had negative views on "WAR"
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BACK HOME

  • Struggled to adjust to everyday life
  • Country was in turmoil
  • G.I. Bill

MODERN DAY

  • Happily married to Monica Price - 2 daughters
  • Works for Boeing Air and Space
  • Resides in Palm Desert
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