One year in Vietnam was the longest in Gary Holk’s life

One year in Vietnam was the longest in Gary Holk’s life

Like many combat veterans, for U.S. Army veteran Gary Holk of Park Rapids, two dates are forever engraved in his mind. “I was in Vietnam from July 19, 1969 to July 19, 1970,” he said. “I jumped out of helicopters the whole year.” The first step is a doozie The first time he jumped out, he said, the ground looked like it was about three feet down. But the elephant grass was 10 feet high, making it more like a 13-foot drop. “I landed, and my helm…