Fortunate son June 25, 2011June 24, 2011 ~ susie 0 shares Share Tweet Pin Creedence: Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Published by susie View all posts by susie
Great song. Also used as title of Lewis Burwell Puller Jr.’s memoir of his “healing” from his horrific injuries in Viet Nam, well worth a read. It ends on an upbeat note. His life, alas, did not. Chesty Puller’s son never had a chance at a normal life or lifespan, but he gave it his best shot, so to speak….
Great song. Also used as title of Lewis Burwell Puller Jr.’s memoir of his “healing” from his horrific injuries in Viet Nam, well worth a read.
It ends on an upbeat note. His life, alas, did not.
Chesty Puller’s son never had a chance at a normal life or lifespan, but he gave it his best shot, so to speak….