Vietnam voices: 'I'll give you $20 for a team going to ’Nam'
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2015
- Vietnam War veteran Jon "Robbie" Robinson talks about his experiences. Robinson was with the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1972 and with the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1984.
these kinds of videos are FAR better than the garbage on tv these days.
Because television is a dying medium. You dont even need to state it anymore, no one goes on about how tv is better than radio, we all know it. Tv is dead, its all trash and ad's. lol
Totally, I hate TV and Movies.. I would rather listen to these American Heroes. God Bless America
@@johnboy6594 I feel the same about modern TV and Movies, however the scary bit is that there are so many who adore these stupid reality shows etc. which is a poor reflection on the taste and intelligence of much of the population. If I'm forced to watch any of the average content I feel like my intelligence is being insulted and I lose IQ points during the average program.
Love hearing your story , admire your dedication, thank you for your service.
It's honest and a dying dialog about Vietnam Vets.
This guy is is a fucking gold mine of true stories. 2 hrs do not do him justice. Is it me or he should get a movie??? Thank u sir
I could listen to him for days !
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WOW! I served in the Seabees with Petty Officer Robinson! Robbie and I spent a little time together in MCB 5 while training with SEALS. Great guy and a true follower of Christ. He never pushed it though. So glad he is still with us. God bless his service to our country.
Hello Mr.Culbertson, Its great to see your report Sir, My Dad was in NMCB3 main base Da Nang, I served in NMCB7, in the Reserves before during n after Gulf One police Action . I am totally digging this Mans report also, Yours, Mike Ray Jr, CM3, USNR,ret.
We would love to hear some of your stories too. Thanks for your service.
My grandfather was in the 82nd airborne
@@jorgemontes6800 my grandpa was in Korea. He was a native American from m.n. ..he had hard times with us on Thanksgiving, because on a Thanksgiving day in Korea he and his unit was standing in line for dinner. They were ambushed, his buddy in front of him got hit by a mortar. My grandpa said the plate of food was covered in guts and blood. All he'll broke lose. He and one of his buddy's ran down a deer trail, and found a cave to hide in. They hid in that cave and heard everyone getting killed. After I got quiet they collected rations....after a few weeks they had to move. He said they saw bullet traicer rounds flying around from about 20 miles away. So they decided to go towards the fire fight.my grandpa had to carry his army buddy 20 miles in three feet of snow. They finnally got to them, and the U.s army soldiers though they were spies at first....my granpa said there's a bag of gold in that cave. An army buddy of his was pulling gold teeth from all the enemies and it made a sore on his leg from carrying it, so he gave it to my grandpa. So there is two big bags of gold teeth out there...he past away 12yrs ago and I wish I could talk to him now....he had three purple hearts.
@@buckfiden6102 That is an amazing story of your Grandpa. I’m glad he shared the story. Many Veterans don’t like to talk about what happened.
Seeing a warrior grow old but be able to tell his story is a privilege. Would love to hang out with him
I know this man. He is my parents neighbor. Had no idea that this is him, wow...just wow. Talked to him today. I knew there was something about Mr Robinson..he looks a little older, but i assure you he is a rare warrior. I admire this guy.
@@mastermason552 can i get your address area in Pennsylvania? Id like to get in contact will Robbie & family.
@sonny Fales. He is here in Montana
And , i will have to ask Robbie if that would be ok with him. Only out of respect for his privacy.
@sonny Fales
Here is my email, would prefer that format ryanbarrett339@gmail.com
@David Wang He tried his best to show respect. Don't be a dick.
This dude is the real deal. Thank you sir for your service.
Yeah now go ask to be forgiven for you r baby killing
Great to hear a professional soldier, a volunteer, talking about his experiences and that he is proud to have served. A lot of what he spoke about resonated with me. I also decided to be a paratrooper from the age of 7, and also practiced my parachute landing falls by jumping off walls as a kid. I became a paratrooper at the age of 17, served 25 years and I completed seven operational tours (also volunteering when I didn't need to). Thankyou for your service, from an Airborne brother in the UK.
Thank you for sharing and your service
that's awesome brother!!
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The epitome of true grit. A better soldier would be damn hard to find.
He seems to me as damaged goods.
@@irondiver292 ..Imagine that. Fucking low life.
One that can type out morse at more than 18 words per minute...
@@beinpatient I stand corrected
@@oddvardmyrnes9040 No shit, for you to say that tells me u have never served a day in your life, and have no respect for those that have.....Go back to your board room and call it war....Clown...
I call that man a hero with Battle scars......
He was a real gentleman for recognizing his wife's role (and military wives in general) in supporting his military career! Very nice to hear!
This is one of the most important videos in respect to historical events and times in Vietnam.
He appreciates everyone and thanks them. What a humble and honest man.
I had a brother in law who talk about his exploits inVietnam sometimes. He wouldn’t talk about it often. When he did he would always get tears eyed. At breakfast one morning he started getting emotional when telling a story. My sister his wife spoke up and said to him “ Ray you know how you get every time you talk about that shit”. Well the way she said and the way it sounded caused myself and Ray to breakout into laughter” So e was able to finish the story without tearing up. Truth is no one can know what those guys went through unless they were there. They were young men thrown into hell for the ass wipe politicians that wanted a war.
My late father in law “Wild Bill” Berry was 82d Airborne during high alert for Bay of Pigs. He passed last November.
Thanks for sharing your story!
All American
I'm ex British Cdo, so I can relate to some of his experience, but what a Guy, a true Hero, amazing stories.
Thanks for your service, Sir.
-an American.
This man is one of men that helped preserve our freedoms. Thank you, Sir.
Thank you so much Jon Robbie Robinson for your service, and heart to serve others. I am impressed by your tender heart, and an unwillingness to retain any resentment, although many would think you are more than deserving to be bitter against the Army. I appreciate your thanks to God for all He's given you and entrusted to you. Also, Darryl, you are appreciated for these recordings, while they can still be made. Man, these guys are top shelf.
I purposely did not watch this in one sitting. Spread it out over couple of days because I did not want it to end. What great man Robbie is. Such an interesting life.
In my young life I worked with a few people like this gentlemen. They are the people you want to work with,
because somehow no matter how bad it can get, if they make it through they are able to hold themselves together carry on and tell amazing stories with a glint in the eye.. They seem to have a view of life which keeps them stable rational and interesting, as he tells some of his experiences he lights up and years strip away and it could be a guy in his mid twenties talking. These characters are very special indeed.
Yep they don’t make them like they used to
Tough guy. He has been through a lot, I hope he finds his peace some day.
I love seeing his eyes light up when a memory comes back to him. God bless you soldier. America was built by the blood of brave men just like this one.
GUARANTEE YOU HIS WIFE CHEATED ON HIM AND WAS A MAJOR GROUP PLAYER ALL THOSE VIETARMY WIVES WERE SWINGERS THAT'S WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Actually America was built on the blood of slaves. Read you history books instead of myths and fantasy tales.
He may not believe he's a hero, but he is incredibly so! Much, the most respect I can give a man, I give to you, sir. Thank you so much for being a great American!
One of most amazing interviews I have ever seen. Truly a great warrior, thanks be that the country has men like him.
I've watched about 10 of these Vietnam Voices and this guy was the most interesting one. At first I thought he was a violence addict, but after hearing everything he had to say, he's pretty tough and sane for what he went through
What a tough Soldier and Salt... God bless this man, and all who served... And Robbie had his faith in God.... Good project interviewing these vets..
It takes fifty people to support one front liner is probably the most thankful, and yet the most blessed comment from a pure combat vet I ever heard. One mission is herald and this man lived it. He had a conscience heart and gets life to love all in a difficult generation taken away from our home. Respect!
USMC 1965-1969 1/9 Echo Co 5812 Scout Tracker ,the details from my 3 combat tours still fill my dreams,especially abandoning my K 9 at the end of my final combat tour,the loss of Deuce has plagued me for 50 years,thank god the Corps reversed their decision to now allow MWD handlers to bring their K 9 home with them.
I think you qualify for a new pup too......😀
We Must Bring the Perpetrators to Justice for telling the Dog's to be left in Vietnam like that
You just broke my heart brother - so very sorry for your loss.
They made you abandon your dog...what like you had to just unleash him and walk away
@@joniraggi2358 probably the dog was passed on to the next handler.
Hey Robbie, not sure you see the comments on this video anymore but I wanted to thank you for the few years you mentored me while we worked for Grandpa Meisner. I thank you for your service and leadership. Take care friend.
Interviewer “Was there ever a time you thought you would not make it out of a fight?”
Robbie “NO”
What a Stud, Thank you Sir for your service.
Missing question: did your giant balls ever impede you in action?
To understand that answer, it is what we all had to think. If we thought we couldn't do the job, we would let down our buddies. It wasn't about us.
Absolutely!!
Mr. Ronison, thank you for your service Sir. It was my great honor to have the privilege of listening to your story. God bless you and your family Sir. Thank you always.
Can you imagine the things this man has seen and done ....just the little bits and pieces he gave out here ... gave me chills and made the hair stand up on the back of my neck ...🙏🙏🙏
Yeah i got beat up for smiling at recruit training too. I stopped smiling
I had the pleasure of meeting Robbie today in person 4/1/17 in Pennsylvania. He was traveling from Montana in his RV. He is incredibly interesting and it was an honor meeting him.
Robbie just stopped into our bar in Quakertown, PA. It was truly a pleasure talking to him and his wife. I will need to listen to this interview soon. I wish him safe travels back to Montana.
I'm glad you guys got to meet him
Drew Michener ô
When will he be back.
@@drewm54 Hopefully they made it back safely. Do you happen to have contact info for him? We would like to invite him to the IL State Capitol for one of the ceremonies for Vietnam Vets.
As a former Seabee, thanks for the shout out to our community.
Makes me chuckle a little every time I hear a vietnam vet bring the Bees up.
My great grandfather was a Seabee in WW2. He serves in the Pacific. He was an amazing man!!!!
Can do
An unappreciated branch of the service....
We Build We Fight 🤘🏻
@@E3Cooper and maybe steal a train or two and a shedload of beer😊
Thanking Mr. Robinson for his service! I'm a daughter of a fallen veteran. God Bless you sir.
Would have felt better if the US had actually won the war right ?
@@donaldhicks3359 There never is a win when it comes to WAR. Both sides lose something... mostly Human Lives. :(
Humble professional. Thank you for your service.
This man is a national treasure
He is a butt hole surfer lol.
He needs a statue of his exact pose here erected on the white house lawn.
His book would be a best seller
Sgt. Long LA- I was in Da Nang , Tam Ky, and Kham Duc in 1965, and Da Nang, CuaViet,, Gio Linh, and Luan Anh in 1967. I saw a lot!!!!
Thank you for your service Sir !!!
What an incredible man. I am humbled beyond words. Welcom home.
Thank You Robbie for doing your part in the Service of Our Country.
This is the most interesting and dedicated man I've ever listen to about his service. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation.
This man was so interesting, I would have watched the whole interview even if it were 8 hours long. My back is bolted together too, so I can appreciate what an extra struggle that adds to your life.
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Sgt. Long LA- I was in Da Nang , Tam Ky, and Kham Duc in 1965, and Da Nang, CuaViet,, Gio Linh, and Luan Anh in 1967. I saw a lot!!!!
@@johnsweets7298 You should be interviewed .
My Mom was a military wife. Thank you for recognizing them. My childhood and my parents were both awesome and unique. They were childhood sweethearts,married for life at age twenty while my Dad was in the Army Air Corps. Later he was an original Charter Chief in the USAF. (first 660 out of 60,000 Master Sergeants)
The interviewer is good . He lets Robbie talk without too many interruptions..
Don't think he got a chance !
This one is good, however, some of his interviews he never stops interrupting.
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Ok love to talk and hope possible I love
some people need guidance to keep them focused......
others like this gentlemen
don't....
A hell of a man!! I am so privileged to have been able to watch this and hear this amazing soldier's story.
This man is hardcore. Makes most others' lives seem like a tap dance show. All respect.
So funny, indeed!! That was a great comment!
God Bless All the Vietnam vets. My Uncle was a Marine in Vietnam
grade-a certified badass. What an fascinating interview and I appreciate Robbie's and the Billings Gazette's time for immortalizing him.
Really great interview and story. He reminds me of a close friend that recently left to be with the creator...Jordan Hyde was also a Green Beret in Vietnam. Toughest and nicest man ive ever known only scratches the surface.
Fascinating stories I cant imagine what this man has gone through along with his family . Very humble man total respect for you Robbie. God Bless you
The guy is text book stolen Valor
A true warrior a pleasure to hear his story thank you
Wish there were more ppl watching these... kinda said it took till 2015 to find these guys & get them to tell their stories.
All vets from all sides need to tell their tales, for historical context as well as finally talking about things.
These interviews are older than the port date.
I agree with you but it would be much more awesome if there were no war stories to be told by vets because war didn't exist
Jasonfire11 yes, a bit idealistic, but nice thought.
Sadly the truth is there will always be war, but this one didn't need to happen, as have a number of wars where America has butted in where not wanted.
The real horror stories are from the ones who won't talk, through shame and or can't bear the memories.
Mate of mine has a letter from his GrandDad to his GrandMum telling about the moment in Africa when they caught a few Italian Soldiers after a fire fight.
They were a small unit and moving forward fast, so no time, nor resources to do anything with these Italian soldiers except to kill them.
That's disgusting in itself, but here's the rub: to save bullets, they bayoneted them.
The only war crimes you hear about come from the winning side.
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I couldn't agree more, I've done alot of research on the Vietnam war. I find it extremely interesting and I love to hear the stories from the men who really fought this war. The courage, and the bravery of these men are truly inspiring. God bless these men.
Awesome interview. Robbie might be the best one of these interviews I've seen, I've enjoyed so many of these... They make me think of my grandfather. Thanks Mr Robinson. You are way better at this and have lots more to say than you give yourself credit for. I find your DD more honourable than a HD. Tell us more!
This was a great interview.We are so fortunate to have had men like this on our side.🇺🇸
Thank you Billings Gazette for making these videos, and thank you Mr. Robinson for your service to our country. God bless you!
What a great example of a soldier who went far above and beyond his assigned role and location. Thank you sir for all your years of service.
Thank you for sharing this man’s important life story with all of us.
Hello Dear
How are you doing today
Thank you sir...for all your sacrifice, and for sharing the sacrifices of your teammates with us. You are a true warrior--and I wish we had more like you in this day and age. Thank you for fighting for us. God bless you and your family.
Thank you, Robbie, first of all, for your service - twice! Above and beyond that, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. What you've done here is incredibly educational for ALL people regardless of age, race, political orientation, etc.. We are all better off for sitting in on your discussion.
This is the best channel I've seen so far for interviewing these Veterans and letting them tell their stories without time constraints or too many interruptions. God bless these men
"Can't fly on one wing; bring me two." Hahaha! Thank you for your service to our Country.
He's holding a lot back as he says. I can't imagine what it is, but I'm sure it's painful. He even says he doesn't want to discuss or mention. Also it may be classified area's too. Don't or can't let it slip and ruin certain program's or projects still continue around the world to this day. God bless this man/ true American. I served in the Army @ Ft. Lewis 9th Inf. Div.
What is most painful to bear, stories of killing others, are we supposed to feel pity for such sauls that clearly chose to do evil for a paycheck
I wasn't a soldier but can totally relate to being in a higher functioning, very physical life and being reduced to nothing because of cancer. Only to heal, build up again to get it again. Hopefully this time I get better.
BBM hope you get better!
I’m a guy who also went from leading a full life of career and
family, etc. to being rated 100% disabled. After several spinal surgeries that didnt go so well,
its been a very long road.
Remember BBM, nobody gets out of this world alive. LOL
But there’s everlasting life
without pain, in Jesus.
George Cullen Amen brother
George Cullen Amen, God bless you brother
BBM coming from someone who was a soldier, what you’ve gone through definitely takes a lot more courage. I can’t speak on combat because I wasn’t in combat but I can say your situation took a lot more heart and courage than anything i did in the army. Respect ✊🏻 stay strong brother!
What a solider and very informative welcome home Sir and thank you for your service.🇺🇸
Thank you for your service Robbie ! Hope you’re well and safe.
Robbie you are one of the greatest men the good Lord ever made! Your faith and humility are an example to us all. Bless you and your family sir.
The chance this interviewer got to listen to such an amazing man, I hope he realizes how much of a privilege it was….he was also very respectful and still asked some important and personal questions. Thank you!
In this episode especially, you can tell robbie has a range of emotions and experiences rush back to him. He also does a great job at not talking about deaths and his personal kills.
definitely seems like he had a few ear necklaces
A soldiers soldier. I salute you sir, thank you for your service.
Who could ever watch this and thumbs down it ?!?!
What an incredible man. The world needs more like him !!!
The level of badassery this gentleman emulates is absolutely insane thank you Mr badass for your service!!
Thank you for your service, Mr. Robinson!
many thanks and much respect for your service!
Great interview. Could listen all day.
Thank you Robbie, for your service, and for being you! Sincerely!
I will add a comment again… I know I’ve done this before… But I cannot let the situation pass without telling you… All of you… That Robbie was really a hero… I have a picture of him planting the C4 on the runway to blow up the PSP… I wish I could transmit this picture to you… Everything he says is without question. This is a wonderful interview, I hope Robbie is doing well and 19 no 2022! Thanks very much. Sam Tomlin, US Air Force forward air controller at Khe Shan 1966
Thank you sir for all you did for me and my country. Vietnam veterans are bad aas awesome people.
I love these interviews and have so much respect for the men and women in the military. Thank you all for your service!
These videos are amazing...thanks for doing these.
God bless everyone that served this great nation, I was honored to have my Drill Sgt a Vietnam Veteran, an honored to have my first Platoon Sgt SFC Phillips of the 1/503 an formally of the Big Red One in Vietnam. God bless you all an finally to my Best friend Cpl Robert Nanny, a mortor magnet, in Vietnam. Who in 2015 lost his battle with agent orange. God bless you all gentlemen!
this man is a wealth of information! he's very inspirational!
what information? he never says anything, no stories st all. what do you mean?
Great interview thanks for sharing
"I am an American Special Forces soldier. A professional! I will do all that my nation requires of me.
I am a volunteer, knowing well the hazards of my profession.
I serve with the memory of those who have gone before me: Roger's Rangers, Francis Marion, Mosby's Rangers, the first Special Service Forces and Ranger Battalions of World War II, The Airborne Ranger Companies of Korea. I pledge to uphold the honor and integrity of all I am - in all I do.
I am a professional soldier. I will teach and fight wherever my nation requires. I will strive always, to excel in every art and artifice of war.
I know that I will be called upon to perform tasks in isolation, far from familiar faces and voices, with the help and guidance of my God.
I will keep my mind and body clean, alert and strong, for this is my debt to those who depend upon me.
I will not fail those with whom I serve. I will not bring shame upon myself for the forces.
I will maintain myself, my arms, and my equipment in an immaculate state as befits a Special Forces soldier.
I will never surrender though I be the last. If I am taken, I pray that I may have the strength to spit upon my enemy.
My goal is to succeed in any mission - and live to succeed again.
I am a member of my nation's chosen soldiery. God grant that I may not be found wanting, that I will not fail this sacred trust."
Amen
These are amazing historical documents. Well worth listening to. Thanks to the Billings Gazette for this series.
I am thankful for listening to Robbies Interview. He sounds very sweet. Thankful this video exists!
this was amazing
Thank you for your bravery and service. God bless you.
I enlisted in the Marines in 1966. I was in the second platoon, team Hong Kong, of First Force Reconnaissance Company. First Marine Division. After 10 months in Viet Nam I got shot up in October 1967 and eventually medically discharged in 1968, rated as 60% disabled. I was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star medal with a combat 'V'.
Coming home was worse than the war. Outside of family, we came home to a country that didn't know or care about what we had just survived.They were too busy shopping or watching TV or rooting for their favorite sports team.When the war finally ended in 1975 most Americans just wanted to forget about the war. We were told that we had peace with honor Being ignored was bad enough but worse is that it also broke the bond between the soldier and the citizens they were fighting for. Guns and butter replaced war bonds and rationing. This broken bond meant that there was no agreed upon definition of the Vietnam vet. Society knew its WW1 and WW2 vets because they went to war with them and were there to greet them when they returned. The Vietnam vet came home alone and hopefully had a family waiting for them. It took society years to even talk about them and American society still doesn't have an accurate definition of a Vietnam vet. (This is the purpose behind Ken Burn's documentary.) In American culture Vietnam vets have been everything from baby killers and drug addicts to Medal of Honor winners. The vets in this film are showing how they deal with a society that doesn't know them and may even blame them. The daemons these guys are running away from are their next door neighbors.
Greg Kleven Different generations and different branches but much respect brother!
Welcome home sir.
Thank for your service and sacrifices
Thank you for your service sir.
Thank you Sir.
Welcome home brother, glad you made it.
@Von Musklaus what makes you think that the average American boy wanted to be DRAFTED? It wasn't a choice for many. Your ignorance towards history is disappointing and it is people like you that prove history is being forgotten.
@Von Musklaus What part of Europe did they come from? Those who's ass we kicked, or those who's ass we saved?
Bruce@CampArmament yes thank you Von Muskrat is a flaming sissy who needed us in Europe but when he caught his wife with a soldier boy he got angry. We can all make nasty comments you ignorant dog eating commie but that does no good. You can make a point respectively is all I’m sayin
@Von Musklaus so your saying thank you for coming in and saving your family ??!!
@Von Musklaus Funny thing is, if you would have been in anyone's situation, you would have done the same thing. All hearts are pure when we are born and when we die. All actions and thoughts in between are a result of circumstance. Knowledge, experience and circumstance create life, not you. Choice is an illusion.
So, your opinion is 100% correct, in your limited world. But in the collective consciousness, you are just 0.00000001% of the truth.
So thank you for your opinion, it helps evolution and it helps me form / validate mine.
My ex partners father was recruited as a Mercenary to take part in the “Bay of Pigs” invasion. Being an ex Para he was well suited to the task. Just before they were to be deployed he and his colleagues were detained in the hotel they were staying at. They were a mixed bag of men all with previous combat experience and tensions were high because the exits were chained shut. When this gentleman mentioned the door was chained shut behind him it jogged my memory. I know he wasn’t being detained ok..! As for my ex father-in-law, he told of the real threat of them all facing possible imprisonment, or maybe worse. In the end they were only held a short while, then flown out of Miami and back to their respective countries. All were sworn to silence, but I’m so glad he recounted his experiences to me. It was fascinating and an eye opener too..I never realised how organised this operation was and its scale.
All my respect.
I could listen to Robbie for hours. A fascinating man.
I Served in Viet Nam but was not in special forces Army 11B the 64 B so my highest respect for combat troops and any one that servied!
I served with the 7/17th Air Cav. Vietnam 70-71' at Pleiku, Qui Nhon and An Son . I was a UH-1H Crew Chief and we worked with ROK Tiger Division, our Gunships supported their operations and they were tough as hell. Also supported 5th Special Forces, Kontum. Both unbelievably strong units.
James Hickey Thank you for your service , I was enlisted in the Army from 2015-17, can’t imagine what you guys went through in that war. Much respect! Hooah
As someone who mostly worked out of Kontum,I thank you.
Great testimony! Thank you for your service! Lost good friends in Nam...this is so interesting!
Hello Loretta
How are you doing today?
What a fine man.Thank you sir for your service !
Thank you Robbie! Rock solid interview, American history .God bless Mr!
Wow...that was pretty moving. Thank you fo making this video and much respect to these men.
I'd did trip me out to hear his perspective on things like "we should have backed Ho Chi Minh" and other opinions of his.
I believe that we as Americans are getting the full story now, thanks to time and the internet.
Listening to this man makes me want to be a better person 👍🏼
what an amazing man. god bless you sir. welcome home.
This video is such a gift.
My great uncle served 3 tours as a Green Barrette in Vietnam (perhaps he even served with this gentleman). I’ve always had so many questions but I have enough respect for the man to not bring up the war unless he does, and he never has. This video is likely the closest I will get to understanding what my Uncle went through over there. Thank you.
I wish he'd not stop himself from expressing what he felt about certain things. It's totally ok to love your country and be critical of it also. To me that is loving your country, nothing would become better if everyone stayed quiet. He's a very respectful man though. Thank you for your service sir.
thank you for your service and for giving god thanks for bringing you home. awesome sf soldier