Son’s book honours Vietnam veteran dad
Veteran RAAF pilot and author Guy Hall clearly remembers the day when, as an 8-year-old boy, he saw his father go to war.
‘It was the first time I ever remember seeing my mother cry,’ Guy said.
Guy has re-released his 1999 book, Our Vietnam, to give a new generation of readers an insight into the impact the Vietnam War had both on families and the veterans who returned home.
In doing so, he also hopes to inspire a wider audience to reflect upon the consequences of war.
Guy enlisted his 2 daughters to illustrate the 70-page book, which recounts cherished family memories, highlights his own military service, and shares the post-war journey of his veteran dad, Richard.
‘My advice to veterans, of any conflict, anywhere in the world, is this: talk to your children. Let them tell you what it was like when you went to war; what it was like when you were away; and what it was like when you eventually came home.’
To find out more about Our Vietnam, visit https://tinyfishpublishing.com/.
We would like to acknowledge the Vietnam veterans who returned to Australia and founded our service to help their fellow veterans overcome mental and physical challenges from the war.
Previously known as the Vietnam Veterans’ Counselling Service (VVCS), Opens Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling is a testament to their foresight, determination and ongoing legacy.