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Episode 3078 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Vietnam Vet Ron Mosbaugh and his testimonial about the War and Angels. Ron is from Joplin, Missouri and he served in the Vietnam War as a Navy Field Corpsman with the U.S. Marines. He went out on 300 missions and he
Ron Mosbaugh receiving the Silver Star
treated 200 wounded Marines.
Recently he sat down and wrote his memories of his terrible times and challenges in Vietnam.in the featured testimonial of this podcast episode.
Ron began his testimonial with this: To begin my story, I would like to set the stage by exploring my moral character. I was raised in a Christian family and was saved at a young age. I live by Christian principles with high moral values. I guess you could say I was a fundamentalist. The cliché “I don’t drink, don’t chew, and don’t go with girls that do” described me well. I always tried to represent myself as a faithful Christian. In doing so, I did not curse; it was a sin to swear. I was aware of numerous biblical scriptures that substantiate this. When a Christian cursed, he identified himself with the enemy of God. It was wrong to praise God in one sentence and use his name in vain in the next. I do not mention this topic of cursing as a statement of pride or bragging; it was just the way I was raised. At the age of 81, I still do not cuss. That is not to say I never sinned, because we are all sinners from birth.
He ended with this: The people of South Vietnam are still suffering from the effects of the Vietnam War—not only from Agent Orange but also from landmines. Since the fall of Saigon, over 40,000 Vietnamese have been killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance (explosives) left behind from that conflict. Through the years, I have prayed for our soldiers and the Vietnamese people.
“Only the dead have seen the end of the war.” Plato
When encountering a service member, a simple and sincere “Thank you for your service” is a meaningful way to express gratitude. Alternatively, you could say “Thank you for our freedom” or “Thank you for your sacrifice,” both of which acknowledge their dedication and the freedoms they help protect.
Listen to Episode 3078 and discover more about Vietnam Vet Ron Mosbaugh and his testimonial about the War and Angels.
