by | Oct 14, 2008 | Stories
I don’t think anyone who was of draft age wouldn’t remember that night. To my knowledge it wasn’t even on TV but on the radio and if I remember correctly Ted Kennedy pulled the ping pong balls. I was at our apartment in Landmark with my roommate Bill...
by | Oct 13, 2008 | Stories
I drew number 135 (well, if my memory is correct), but it was within the numbers actually called. I took a chance and let my college deferment lapse, hoping my number would not be reached. But it was. I was called to Jacksonville for a...
by | Oct 13, 2008 | Stories
Even though I did not go to Viet Nam, this draft affected my life forever. I was a college junior and ended up at No. 24. Like many of us, I knew a lot of guys who had gone over there and a number who were never coming back. I didn’t want to...
by | Oct 12, 2008 | Stories
Because of my job I was unable to listen to the first 100 or so birthdays drawn in the first lottery. When I returned to my apartrment my three roommates were all listening to the broadcast. When I asked if my birthday had been called they responded...
by | Oct 12, 2008 | Stories
Like everyone I was listening for my number on the radio. I couldn’t believe my good luck. Over the next few days numbers were all anyone was talking about on campus (UF). I was glad of course but also sad for the fellows who did not do as well. In a way the...
