The author was named after her mom's first husband (left), who died serving in the Vietnam War.Courtesy of the authorI was named after my mom's first husband.His name was John, but his family and friends called him Jackie.He was killed in action in the Vietnam War, and I am proud to carry the legacy of his name.My first name Jaclyn — pronounced Jack Lynn — was popular in the 80s and 90s when I was growing up.