My Dad & Uncles were all WWII, and they are all gone now. I'm Viet Nam era, I say era because the closest I got to Viet Nam was the PI, I never went to Nam, BUT I'll have to say, that none of them would likely be very happy seeing how things are turning out in the USA!
WWII was special. Great cause, all time great come from behind win. I don't think we could repeat that today!
I look at the Viet nam memorial, see way too many familiar names, and just shake my head and ask WHY? May they all Rest in Peace!