He became a successful entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist after the war. He is the author of fearful odds a memoir of vietnam and its aftermath his remarks at the society of the cincinnati in washington dc are about five minutes. Thank you for coming out on this almost went to reignite. I am emily parsons. I am delighted to welcome you to the headquarters of the society and its American Revolution institute. It promotes knowledge and information. The filling the aim of the Continental Army officers who founded the society in 1783. To achieve this goal, the institute supports advanced these, provides resources to teachers and students, advocates for battlefield preservation, and presents Public Programs like this one. Tonight program also not just on the week of veterans day, but on a poignant and diversity for our society. 50 years ago today, a young number of the Virginia Society named Robert Charles lawrence ferguson. Died of wounds he sustained in vietnam. For the last generation,