During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less important than completing my studies to prepare me for my chosen career: comedian.

We have kept memorabilia from our days in military service. When we realized that Marge was eligible for a presidential unit citation, and medals and ribbons designating places where the hospital shop docked and she served during the war, I went to work. It took a lot of paperwork and phone calls, but I am pleased she finally will get her awards.

“Choosing a branch of service is like buying a car. What looks the shiniest and goes 0-60 the fastest may not be what will benefit you the most in the long run. You have to consider the overall cost of ownership.”

I don't know about his military service, but he was never a pharmaceuticals executive.

I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service.

I had other priorities in the 60's than military service