This Red Cross Donut Dolly Made Her Home in Virginia... But Her Heart is Still in Vietnam
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2017
- Holley Watts' friends used to say, "You're not a guy. You don't have to go." "That's right!" she responded. In 1966-1967 Watts served in the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreation Overseas Activities program. She and other women, who were dubbed "Donut Dollies," provided outreach and a touch of home to American soldiers stationed in Vietnam. 50 years later, Holley reflects on the experience and the sacrifices of war from her home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
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Didn’t have to go, not in the military and went to help. That’s the definition of an angel! God bless!
Ms Holley deserves every thanks. At a time when society condemned the war and those who served, these young women left their homes, families and careers to bring momentary joy to those in peril. God bless you all for your selflessness and patriotism.
Thank-you Ms. Holley, for being there and putting yourselves at risk for us when you didn't have to. Its been 50 years since I was given the gift of a brief moment of a Donut Dolly's time....and I will never forget how it made me feel. God Bless you all.
It stays inside all of us who served there, I think about it every day, Vietnam is a part of who I am !! Thank you Holly for your service. ❤️
We had three dollies in Nha Trang, they ran the bingo game on Sunday evening and made themselves available for conversation and friendship always.
God Bless You Abundantly Thank You for Your Service Nurse Officer Holley Watts'
199th lt Inf Bdg. Thank You, Miss Holley Watts, for Your service.
Honor to you Madam!Hello from France !
As an Army 67/68 combat Vet, bless you Holly for bringing a touch of home, caring, listening & a smile during an unspeakable time. We are home by the grace of god, but it's always there. Sending you a big hug for time in country & putting your life on hold for us young warriors.
Bless her sweet soul.
True Angels... Amitofo
You are right Holly. We left Vietnam, but it never left us.
Love You Sister, GOD Bless Your Soul,, As a Vietnam Vet, 67 to 69, 18 months,
What a sweet lady !! Much respect.
A Big Thank You For Being There....You Helped Keep Sanity .....
all of this info is New to me - i can imagine that this service is greatful - and this ppl are also war heroes (heros?) TY:)
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