RE: “Written in stone” [Editorial, May 30]:
I served with Bill Bassignani in Vietnam. Thank you for reminding people of the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform, especially those in combat zones.
Rick Holmes, of Marlboro, is a retired newspaper editor and columnist. MARLBORO-Ho Chi Minh City,
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