dr. hector, in corpus christi, he inspires a lot of people throughout the southwest, and in the midwest, and g.i. forum continues to stand up for latino veterans. >> it is a striking thing. you and i are too young for vietnam, but if you go to the wall in washington, d.c., a tremendous number this was no college deferment. we celebrate the veterans but sometimes we forget to celebrate the vietnam veteran. and that was a tough country they came home to. >> yeah, it was -- i mention add family member that served in vietnam, and my father was a couple years younger than him, and he didn't go. so -- it was interesting to hear the stories told about some that went to war and some that didn't. and the price they paid during this time. and in the subsequent conversations that i have had with my family and my uncle in particular about his service, i mentioned it earlier the humility they bring, and them wanting to share their story, and wanting to honor them, but it was a difficult time, and i think you know it is hard -- it's great to see this recognition, given the -- even if it is late, i gue