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army
vIetNam

After work and and eight years as the Texas State President, being
on the weekends, elected for consecutive terms. As president, he
(before retirement has made many friends and met a few celebrities,
and incapacitating including Kris Kristofferson and Chuck Norris.
medical problems)
Larry enjoyed fishing Soon after Larry Barnett’s release from the U.S.
for bass, or anything Army, he suffered from acute PTSD, with terrible
else that happened nightmares, flashbacks, sharp awareness of sudden
to snatch the hook, movements and a sensitivity to loud noises. Today,
or hunting for deer although still aware of his PTSD, Larry has learned to
on federal land near live with the past.
Lake Meredith. He
also shot pool in local bars for cash and a shot of Jack His advice for today’s young people is to believe
and trust in God and to join and serve in one of the
Daniels or a can of Bud. Otherwise, maintaining the armed forces branches before entering college, or
family was enough.
preferably, a trade school. Larry considers it an honor
Larry has been a member of Vietnam Veterans of and a privilege to have served in the U.S Army and
America for 29 years, 16 years as chapter President represent his country.

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