Veterans

sinkingfeeling

(52,993 posts) Wed Jan 18, 2017, 04:50 PM Jan 2017

I have a question maybe you guys can answer.

My brother-in-law passed away in 2014 and my sister hasn't recovered very well. She's in the process of moving 1000 miles to live across the street from me.
Her husband served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. What is the best thing to do with his uniforms? I suggested we give away pants and anything not having Army ensignias. But what about shirts with his name and dress uniform and overcoat?

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I have a question maybe you guys can answer. (Original Post) sinkingfeeling Jan 2017 OP

Why give them away? madaboutharry Jan 2017 #1

Neither has a place to keep them. Going from house to small sinkingfeeling Jan 2017 #2

have someone make a quilt including parts of the clothing Skittles Jan 2017 #3

Once your sister is certain she's ready to pass these items along democrank Jan 2017 #4

Thanks. sinkingfeeling Jan 2017 #5

That's what I did with all but one BDU uniform of mine Victor_c3 Jan 2017 #6

madaboutharry

(41,354 posts)

1. Why give them away?

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 04:53 PM

Jan 2017

Most families want to keep loved ones' uniforms.

sinkingfeeling

(52,993 posts)

2. Neither has a place to keep them. Going from house to small

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 04:56 PM

Jan 2017

apartment.

Skittles

(159,297 posts)

3. have someone make a quilt including parts of the clothing

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 05:00 PM

Jan 2017

that would be cool

democrank

(11,250 posts)

4. Once your sister is certain she's ready to pass these items along

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 05:08 PM

Jan 2017

Suggest she contacts the local VFW or American Legion, or Veterans for Peace. Someone might know of a needy vet who would appreciate some extra clothes.

The insignias can be removed in some cases and can be a nice keepsake.

Best of luck to your sister and I appreciate your brother in law's service. Vietnam vets are very, very special to me.

sinkingfeeling

(52,993 posts)

5. Thanks.

Reply to democrank (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 05:22 PM

Jan 2017

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)

6. That's what I did with all but one BDU uniform of mine

Reply to democrank (Reply #4)

Sat Jan 21, 2017, 10:59 AM

Jan 2017

I took all the patches and whatnot and stashed them in a ziplock bag and threw them in a box full of my army stuff. I personally want nothing to do with that stuff anymore, but I realize I might have grandkids someday who want to know about my military experiences.

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