In 1986
I became associated
Involved with the uh
Viet Nam Veterans Parade committee
Which
Um
Put together the largest Viet Nam veteran's parade
In the history of America right here in this city
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It happened really because I'd written a song called Black Wall
Which is about the memorial
Are there
Got any veterans here tonight
And um
My brother in law Chuck
Who is a uh
Marine vet from Viet Nam
Who's
Was supposed to be here tonight
But uh
He became ill the last two or three weeks
He's been in a hospital so obviously we wish
Chuck a very speedy recovery 'cause he's just
He's so pissed that he's not here
But this is for him and all the veterans of that war
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