Letter to the Editor
Working in ticketing at the Spokane County Fair, I met a gentleman with a “Vietnam Veteran” cap. After I thanked him for his service, we had a pleasant conversation.
He told me when and where he had served and added that he’d been diagnosed with cancer.
When I asked if he was getting treatment at the VA medical center in Spokane, his eyes lit up.
He said yes, and that his VA doctor had referred him for a specialized treatment in Seattle.
He’d had no way to travel to Seattle, but they’d arranged a special flight to his appointment.
This gentleman was so grateful and overwhelmed to have that kin...
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