Deep Breath

"I watched every one of the Ken Burns Viet Nam episodes. The war within the war was only touched on in one episode," I said.
 
I sat up straight, looked Andrew in the eye and took a deep breath. "My first husband was killed in Viet Nam. July 5, 1968, Khe Sanh, Hill 689. Henry Ledford, a 2nd Lt. in the Marines."
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Andrew's eyes narrowed and focused on mine. "I'm so sorry."
 
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Do you know anyone who lost someone in Viet Nam?