Quote by Vanessa Kerry

It was definitely a part of our life. I mean, my mom had both her brothers and her fiancee in Vietnam at the same time, so it wasn't just my dad's story, it was my mom's story too. And we definitely grew up listening to the stories.

It was definitely a part of our life. I mean, my mom had bot

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This quote reveals that the experiences of the Vietnam War were deeply ingrained in the speaker's family. The speaker's mother had personal connections to the war, as both her brothers and fiancÃ©e were stationed in Vietnam. The significance of the quote lies in emphasizing that the impact of war extends to the entire family, not just those directly involved. The family grew up listening to the stories, suggesting a need for understanding and processing the complex realities of conflict together.

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