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August 3, 2021
Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing this type of letter in the United States of America. I know a little about how you must be feeling and now I understand the hopelessness of those back home not being able to help their loved ones.
The only way my cellmates and I made it out of Hanoi Hilton was due to our faith in God and each other. We were determined to 'Return with Honor' because of our love for our country and our flag. While we were on foreign soil and you all are on American soil, the sentiment still holds true.
As a Veteran, you know what it is like to fight – only now this fight is for your spirit – your sanity – your dignity.
I heard that at 9 pm each night, the 'DC Political Prisoners' would begin singing the National Anthem. Oh, how I hope this is true.
There is finally a push to wake people up to the horrendous treatment you all are going through. I am at a loss for words to think that this is going on in my homeland – my country.
Keep the faith and don’t let them rob you of your spirit. A lot of people are pulling for you and working to right this wrong. GBU
Wayne O. Smith, USAF Veteran
Vietnam Prisoner of War – 5 years/2 months
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