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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 15, 2004 19:09:54 GMT -5
The soundtrack of the movie Forrest Gump brings back so many memories for me of the 60s and early 70s. Has anyone else seen the movie Forrest Gump? What did you think of it? Are you an old hippie or hippie sympathizer? Do you remember the Viet Nam war era?
Barry
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Post by savvymom1 on Apr 15, 2004 20:52:31 GMT -5
I agree-- that soundtrack is wonderful! I am not an old hippie, (but I'm afraid I may be getting old). Forrest Gump is one of those movies I can watch again and again. Tom Hanks is the best! One of our favorite family sayings when we're trying to hurry for an event is "Run Forrest, Run!"
It adds some levity in a tense, last minute race for the door. What is your favorite song from the soundtrack??
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Apr 16, 2004 15:22:13 GMT -5
Forrest Gump is one of my favorites! I bought the soundtrack as well. I think my favorite is "Fortunate Son"
I was born in 65. My father was in the US Navy and I vividly remember watching the evening news talking about the war in the early 70's.
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Post by Honeysmom on Apr 16, 2004 17:22:02 GMT -5
I am too young to be a hippie, but I loved the movie and the music! "Run Forest run" was always a big saying at our house also!! My DH saw the movire for the first time like 6 weeks ago!! It came on at 7 PM and we had a babysitter comming at 9 PM so I ended up paying a babysitter to sit here with us for an hour and watch TV.  Heaven forbid we just rent it. |
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Post by Linda on Apr 16, 2004 17:54:47 GMT -5
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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 16, 2004 18:15:09 GMT -5
Were you a hippie yourself, Linda?
I have been asking a lot of people today and they have all been denying it.
Do you remember people being concerned about the draft for the Viet Nam war? About 55,000 Americans lost their lives in that war, as I recall. I don't know how many were injured, or came back with stress syndrome, etc. I know some Canadians who went to the US and volunteered. Some of them are OK but others were never the same or even functional after being in that war.
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Post by Amsmom on Apr 16, 2004 20:49:29 GMT -5
I didn't deny being a hippie! I am a very proud former hippie (and yes, old-ER  !! ). I had long hair and wore bell bottoms. I protested against the war in Vietnam, as I don't like any wars and don't like people getting killed. I sympathized with our soldiers having to go over there, I never treated them badly when they returned. I was glad that they came back alive. I wore a POW/MIA bracelet in the 70's until it fell apart. There were these silver bracelets that you could wear to honor a soldier who had been captured as a prisoner of war or had been missing in action. My bracelet bore the name of Lt. Nicholas Brooks, MIA 1/2/71. I never found out what happened to him and I have always wondered. Peace and Love  |
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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 16, 2004 21:00:38 GMT -5
What a wonderful attitude you have, Amsmom. You have such a strong spirit. It's kind of like that Johnny Paycheck song, "You can take this job and shove it." You say, "I was a hippie and proud of it." Most people, including myself, are so bashful about their affrimations. They are almost embarassed about their lives and being who they are.
I once saw Johnny Paycheck. What a wonderful performer. He was the advance act of a Neil Yound concert that I went to.
What was the best part of being a hippie?
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Apr 16, 2004 23:36:44 GMT -5
I wore a POW/MIA bracelet in the 70's until it fell apart. There were these silver bracelets that you could wear to honor a soldier who had been captured as a prisoner of war or had been missing in action. My bracelet bore the name of Lt. Nicholas Brooks, MIA 1/2/71. I never found out what happened to him and I have always wondered. Peace and Love   |
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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 16, 2004 23:44:41 GMT -5
I certainly agree. He gave his life in support of his country. That's a true hero.
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Post by Amsmom on Apr 17, 2004 10:21:37 GMT -5
OMG Ralph, thank you. Your beautiful picture honoring Lt Nicholas Brooks made me cry. Isn't it amazing...I never knew him, or anything about him other than he was missing in action in Vietnam on January 2, 1971. I wore his bracelet for many years, never once taking it off until it split in half. I always felt so close to him by doing that. It's a shame that I could not ever find out more about him. I tried to find out more but was never successful.
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Post by Amsmom on Apr 17, 2004 10:33:20 GMT -5
Hey you guys! After my last post, I did a google search and found several sites for POW/MIA bracelets. I found an address in Washington, DC that I can write to to find out Lt Brooks' status!!! I am so excited! Wouldn't it be wonderful if he was found and came back alive!
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Post by AnneM on Apr 17, 2004 11:28:09 GMT -5
Oh Amsmom !! I just read through this post and am now excited right along with you .... I hope you find something out and I hope its positive!... Whatever country we live in we owe so much to our amazing heroes. Please keep us posted on what you find out...
Sam told me yesterday that his friend's older brother (who is in the army) is flying off to Iraq for 6 months next week... We know the boy ... he is only 18 .. I hope he is kept safe...
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Apr 17, 2004 12:08:17 GMT -5
Amsmom, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to get you hopes up. I googled his name, and his name in my post is a link to his status. I should have made that clearer. Unfortunately, he didn't make it back. He gave his life for his country and our freedom. His remains were found in 82 and he was buried at sea, as was his family's wishes. I am sorry for your loss.  |
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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 17, 2004 12:55:00 GMT -5
But it is nice to know that too, because it provides some closure.
Thanks for the info Ralph.
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