First Class Private Kyle Conners went through hell in Vietnam, just like the rest of the conscripts and volunteers. He lost many a comrades; McGraw, Parker, Norwood, Shaw. Many of them were slain before his very eyes. He carried the burden of all of them. He blamed himself, but he blamed the government the most. He was court marshalled for his involvement in the attempted mutiny led by Sergeant Stark, though he received a relatively light sentence compared to the rest, only about a year in prison, alongside his friend, Private King. A few weeks after his release, he learned of his Sergeant's execution, he seethed with fury.
Conners sent bold and graphic recounts of the horrific conditions to various news outlets, including the New York Times, which caused quite a stir within the already concerned public. He also sent some photos he recovered, including some taken by Parker, to known peace advocates within the Senate and the public, helping to fuel the anti-war peace protests in the early 70's. After the war was over, Conners took to getting revenge on the ones who had doomed his Commander to execution, culminating in the murder of a high profile prosecutor involved in the case. The murder, however, was never traced to Conners, given how many cases the prosecutor had been involved with since then, making finding a motive next to impossible.
He lived out the rest of his days at a ranch in Montana, taking occasional part time jobs and making good use of his savings. Twice a year, Conners holds a reunion at his ranch, inviting all the surviving members of the Fourth Squadron to drink and recount stories. And every year, two candles are lit; one for the strong and enduring McGraw, and one for the courageous, brave commander of the Squadron, Maverick Stark.
God bless America, and god bless our fallen. Rest well, old friends, forever at peace.
gg boys
