The Main Street Playhouse opened its doors on Saturday, January 25, where Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton welcomed the Viet Nam veterans of VFW Post 8195 of West Park, Florida, on the publication of their book “The Viet Nam War, Black Bullets, Flashbacks and Untold Truths.”
The veterans, who co-authored the book and published it back in 2013, did a reading followed by signing copies. A portion of the proceeds from the book goes to their “Stone of Hope” program that provides services, assistance and support for Viet Nam veterans and other veterans with PTSD and other needs, concerns and problems.
“It was an honor to be among such great heroes and have the opportunity to hear their stories of valor and sacrifice,” said Slaton. “This book is truly a firsthand personal diary of periods in their lives they spent as soldiers in the call of duty for their country that should be shared with our next generation. I know it was hard for them to tell these stories, but we are better for knowing them.”