Fidel Castro dies at 90

MikeP · 12-03-2016, 01:57 AM

A lot of the doublecrossed bay of pigs POWs got ransomedback to the US.
Many went into the US Army, and a number of them in Special Forces.

Two SFA conventions ago at the picnic a few of them were lounging around when another walked up.
One began laughing and said, "The last time I saw you, you were chained to a wall in Havana waiting to be shot!"

I really enjoy being around these folks. Next convention in June.

As ayoungster I recall the revolution and goings on. We were behinf Fidel and supplied most of his things. He appeared to be the consumate revolutionary figure and the percieved savior of his nation.
Fini revolution and he did an about face and announced his commie agenda. Russkis moved in and intense tines ensued.
I believe both sides blinked over the missle deal and concessions were made we will never know about.
Nuclear war was a big issue and consideration in those days. Nobody wanted that, but it was close a time or two.

12-03-2016, 01:57 AM	#12
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	A lot of the doublecrossed bay of pigs POWs got ransomedback to the US. Many went into the US Army, and a number of them in Special Forces. Two SFA conventions ago at the picnic a few of them were lounging around when another walked up. One began laughing and said, "The last time I saw you, you were chained to a wall in Havana waiting to be shot!" I really enjoy being around these folks. Next convention in June. As ayoungster I recall the revolution and goings on. We were behinf Fidel and supplied most of his things. He appeared to be the consumate revolutionary figure and the percieved savior of his nation. Fini revolution and he did an about face and announced his commie agenda. Russkis moved in and intense tines ensued. I believe both sides blinked over the missle deal and concessions were made we will never know about. Nuclear war was a big issue and consideration in those days. Nobody wanted that, but it was close a time or two.