VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Lt. Col. Larry James Chesley, U.S.A.F., P.O.W., Vietnam, 1966-1973

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  • @VoicesofHistory
    @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +3

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  • @scooterfoust4361
    @scooterfoust4361 11 месяцев назад +5

    I was born and raised in the Burley/Rupert, Idaho area. In 1973 I was 9 years old. My parents took me to Lt. Col. Chesley's homecoming parade in Burley, and then on to the Burley High School gymnasium to hear him speak. That gym was PACKED. It was a really big deal for the community, and I'm glad I was there. I'm now 61. Thank you for your service to our country, Sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      This is a great story. I would love to hear more. Feel free to reach out to me. WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

    • @scooterfoust4361
      @scooterfoust4361 11 месяцев назад

      @@VoicesofHistory I talked to my dad today, who was born in 1937, one year before Lt. Col. Larry Chesley. Dad watched this video today. He remembers Chesley from high school at Burley HS. He didn't know him personally, but he remembers him. He really liked your video!

  • @cherylculbertson9414
    @cherylculbertson9414 Год назад +2

    Amazing story. God was so good to him.

  • @gldngloves440
    @gldngloves440 2 года назад +13

    Welcome home sir!! And thank you for your service to our great nation.. ❤️❤️🇺🇲❤️🤍💙

  • @AlvinUselton
    @AlvinUselton 3 месяца назад +1

    Larry I don’t know how I had missed one. But I am watching crying and feeling my faith strengthened. Thanks 🙏 Larry

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  3 месяца назад +2

      One of my favorite stories of survival and courage Alvin. Glad you got to watch it.

  • @paulhenry7886
    @paulhenry7886 Год назад +1

    Incredible spirit

  • @krisshepherd740
    @krisshepherd740 Год назад +1

    Amazing faith and strength 💪 🙏 ❤️

  • @babyswheels54
    @babyswheels54 Год назад +4

    Great story! Incredible survival! Incredible, intentional faith! “It was like I returned from the dead.” God Bless you sir and thank you for your service.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад

      One of my best stories Jay. Helps me put life in perspective listening to stories like this. Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

  • @northernlight696
    @northernlight696 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great story - thanks for your service and heroics!!

  • @TheGainfather
    @TheGainfather 2 месяца назад +1

    You were right Larry. Another truly amazing story. 7 years as a POW is unimaginable. These men have the most powerful stories of what the human body, mind and spirit can endure and go through. LTC Larry thank you for your service and sacrifices. God bless.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 месяца назад +2

      One of my most favorite stories.

    • @TheGainfather
      @TheGainfather 2 месяца назад

      @@VoicesofHistory it's a true piece of history.

  • @jeffjoyner3379
    @jeffjoyner3379 Год назад +2

    We love you

  • @pamnichols7877
    @pamnichols7877 Год назад +4

    ❤God bless you and your service. I’m so sorry for what you endured. I will never understand how heroes like you made it out of Vietnam. I’m so glad you did!!!! My father was a combat medic in the Korean War. He made it home, but I know throughout his life, he was scarred from his living frozen hell. God rest his soul. Veterans hold a very special place in my heart. ❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +2

      Pam, thank you for your comment. This is one of my most favorite stories. It helps me put life in perspective hearing what Larry went through. Have you checked out my radio station yet? Please let me know. Thank you. Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

  • @gilwhitmore9682
    @gilwhitmore9682 2 года назад +8

    As a kid, and later a very young teenager I had a POW bracelet that one of my Aunt's had got for me. I still have it. I have previously seen some interviews with the POW's but this story really brought so much to light. God bless them all and thank you for what you went through for us. Welcome home.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Gil. This story needs to be seen by everyone. I was sad to find out that Larry passed away last year. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @edwardh1591
    @edwardh1591 2 года назад +14

    God bless you sir and thank you for your service. I understand what your talking about when it comes to pain. I deal with severe chronic pain. My spine is collapsing. I’m lucky that I have a pain pump injecting fentanyl into my spinal fluid every 4 hours. God bless you sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +4

      Ed, I know you can relate to what Larry was talking about. I could not have survived under those conditions. His strong faith in God is such an inspiration to me. God bless you!!

    • @edwardh1591
      @edwardh1591 2 года назад +2

      @@VoicesofHistory I wouldn’t have liked surviving under those conditions either but this fine gentleman is correct that the body can take a beating and keep going. He is an inspiration to others.

  • @justindurante1740
    @justindurante1740 2 года назад +10

    Man this is so sad how sadistic they were 2 this man bless him

    • @seanberthiaume6909
      @seanberthiaume6909 2 года назад +1

      A lot of these 3rd world countriels are really brutal/sadistic when it comes to torture-experts!

  • @gulayguthre9939
    @gulayguthre9939 2 года назад +6

    Up dining story what a man what a man that is truly what a man should be salute him and thank him for his service

  • @Alonenotlonely000
    @Alonenotlonely000 2 года назад +11

    "We only had two that were tortured to death. We had three that went insane." That hits you in the gut with the idea of just what these men went through in captivity for their country. I'm not big enough to kiss their boots.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +2

      Very well said Robert. I will be saving your comment. I am but a mere tiny spec on the canvas of eternity. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

    • @charlesbosse9669
      @charlesbosse9669 2 года назад

      I feel the same way.

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 2 года назад +5

    Thank you sir well thank both of you.

  • @ALLGODSDIE
    @ALLGODSDIE 25 дней назад +1

    A true hero! Thank you for your service, sir

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 Год назад +2

    Thank you Lt Col. Larry James Chesley, U.S.A.F. POW, Vietnam! Thank You Mr Larry Cappetto!!

  • @charlesbosse9669
    @charlesbosse9669 Год назад +2

    This is the second time I've watched this. Truly another amazing man among men.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +1

      Charles, -- 📻 NOW "LIVE" ON THE AIR, Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

  • @damon224
    @damon224 Год назад +3

    God bless us all! So much sacrifice. All gave some! Some gave all!

  • @lindajones8895
    @lindajones8895 2 года назад +6

    Thank you sir and Welcome Home. I'm so honored to hear your story. Your testimony is amazing. Our belief in Heavenly Father gets us thru so many things. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️⚓️ The Patriarchal Blessing is so powerful. We are so lucky as members of the church.❤️❤️❤️

  • @backwithabang5842
    @backwithabang5842 Год назад +1

    POW for 7 years...wow, Just wow.
    These guys had a strong mindest, to Go through this hell amd survive..
    It was an honour to listen to this story, thank you.

  • @rl64rl
    @rl64rl Год назад +2

    Wonderful interview. GBU, Larry.

  • @donnamarsh3474
    @donnamarsh3474 Год назад +3

    GOD BLESS YOU, SIR!❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +2

      God bless you, Donna. Thanks for watching one of my favorite stories. Talk about someone who survived? Absolutely mind blowing!! Larry's story is also featured on my radio station. I invite you to check out my new radio station - Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

  • @charlesbosse9669
    @charlesbosse9669 2 года назад +2

    The words "Thank You" just don't seem to be enough. God bless you and your family sir.

  • @charlesbosse9669
    @charlesbosse9669 Год назад +2

    Thank you Again Larry for another great one. I must say, it seems Ike you are becoming like part of my family. God bless you too.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +1

      Thank you Charles and family. My work continues. I have just started a 24/7 radio station, "Voices of History Radio® (KVOH). God bless you!! It is 100% listener supported.

  • @kirbygulbrandsen4507
    @kirbygulbrandsen4507 2 года назад +5

    That was special. From Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +4

      I was on the edge of my seat Kirby. I have not watched his story since I interviewed him almost 10 years ago. I knew I had something special back then. We lost Larry last year.

  • @ETXChris
    @ETXChris 2 года назад +6

    Legend. Thanks Larry

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +2

      I have not watched Larry's story since I interviewed him almost 10 years ago in Arizona. I was reminded this evening of how inspiring and powerful his story was. I cannot begin to imagine going through what he endured. I am in awe of his simple child like faith and sincere will to live against all odds. Please help me to share his story. Thank you and God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @stephenmcgraw8871
    @stephenmcgraw8871 Год назад +2

    To my dying day,I`ll never imagine the strength it took for those guys to endure and fight their way through that hell.......It seems GOD had His Hand in there somewhere.....Thank You...

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +1

      AMEN Stephen. One of my best stories. Please help me to share it!! -- 📻 NOW "LIVE" ON THE AIR, Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

  • @joansemenec1387
    @joansemenec1387 2 месяца назад

    OMG, what a powerful story!! This story had me glued to the edge of my seat the whole time I watched this video. Good grief, I can't imagine going through all of that one bit!! Thank you for your service and welcome home Lt. Col. Chesley!!

  • @umenhuman7573
    @umenhuman7573 2 года назад +6

    Extraordinary work you are doing preserving and sharing the memories of so many people who graciously expose how the fabric of their soul has been exposed through such torment and depravity. Thank You !

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your heartfelt words and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @singingpurse
    @singingpurse 2 года назад +4

    I have had Larry's Cassette, "Faith Amidst Adversity", for many years. It is so good to hear his voice again. What a beautiful man. I hope to be able to find the audio to that cassette, somewhere. If anyone has a suggestion. Thank you from Canada.

  • @jimmyandkathyharrell
    @jimmyandkathyharrell Год назад +1

    Thank you Larry and Larry! God bless you

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад

      I love seeing your comments. It always puts a smile on my face. Please feel free to reach out to me: EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

  • @riverbender9898
    @riverbender9898 2 года назад +5

    Bless this man's soul...

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @j.s.westdijk6209
    @j.s.westdijk6209 2 года назад +4

    God bless you sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @richardwotherspoon7673
    @richardwotherspoon7673 Год назад +2

    Powerfull stuff thank you sir 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @sonyascott6114
    @sonyascott6114 Год назад +2

    Thank you sir so much for giving your all,and thank you sir for your finest video,in my humble opinion.This guys testimony verified my belief in CHRIST also.The power of prayer is stronger than anything in our natural world.AMEN.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +1

      Sonya, glad you watched Larry's story. It is very powerful. God bless you!!

    • @sonyascott6114
      @sonyascott6114 Год назад +1

      @@VoicesofHistory Thank you sir,and GOD bless you and protect you on your journeys.

  • @bertoflores5046
    @bertoflores5046 2 года назад +2

    My heart goes out to you sir. Love and blessings always!

  • @charlesbosse9669
    @charlesbosse9669 2 года назад +2

    You are an unbelievable, amazing spirit sir, God bless you and your family Larry.

  • @craigjones4755
    @craigjones4755 2 года назад +3

    This is your best interview ever!!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @stevenrisso5535
    @stevenrisso5535 Год назад

    I'm really at a loss for words about this interview, what special man...

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад

      One of my top three interviews Steve. So amazing!!!

  • @josephwhirlwind6086
    @josephwhirlwind6086 2 года назад +5

    What an amazing story , I am not from the USA , but I am from the same Religion as Larry , judging from his mentioning his Patriarchal Blessing !
    What a great example of faith this man is !!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +3

      I have interviewed other Veterans the past 20 years who speak of this blessing. Such a simple child like faith Larry had. It is contagious and so inspiring. I am glad you were able to watch my interview with him. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @garyluck8502
    @garyluck8502 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for your service this story makes statements from trump so terrible when he said he only likes the ones that didn’t get captured . Thanks again for your service, I was there all of 67.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      WELCOME HOME GARY!!! Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @eancurtis9333
    @eancurtis9333 Год назад +2

    Amazing ! The saluting at the end of your videos are powerful 🙏

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Год назад +1

      It is my signature and trademark. It always brings tears to my eyes when they salute.

  • @stevenknopf9341
    @stevenknopf9341 2 года назад +5

    You are a great person ☺️, you are going to heaven when you pass..... you have already been to hell!!!!🙏👍 I served in US Army 1980 to 1986 military police!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your service Steven. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @johnwilbanks3885
    @johnwilbanks3885 Год назад +2

    WOW!!

  • @carlpresley9097
    @carlpresley9097 2 года назад +2

    I'm so proud of you sir. Your legacy will live on.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @ALLGODSDIE
    @ALLGODSDIE 25 дней назад

    America should never worry about another country's freedom, Let them fight for their freedom. Other countries could care less about us.

  • @sonyascott6114
    @sonyascott6114 Год назад +1

    They have a word for getting shot down by a wild and weird way.The GOLDEN BB,got me.

  • @stevecartwright7837
    @stevecartwright7837 10 месяцев назад

    What a stud, god bless!

  • @jonoedwards4195
    @jonoedwards4195 Год назад +2

    Our Lord Rules!

  • @mikehrenak1390
    @mikehrenak1390 2 года назад +6

    I’m stage four I got the fight in me right now

    • @notagrd
      @notagrd 2 года назад

      Damn man!! You hang tuff 🇺🇸 🍺 🙏 😔

  • @mikehrenak1390
    @mikehrenak1390 2 года назад +2

    Salute bro air2 s army out

  • @DavidJones-ey6ie
    @DavidJones-ey6ie 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a story 23:57

  • @robertoelizondo2922
    @robertoelizondo2922 Год назад

    How did he learned Spanish? Great story !

  • @rl64rl
    @rl64rl 5 месяцев назад

    RIP, American.

  • @cattnipp
    @cattnipp 2 месяца назад

    I like hearing from the PFC grunts that got drafted. What’s worse than going about your life at 18 years old and then some idiot general thinks it’s a good idea to force you to insert yourself into some hell hole to fight in a war of attrition.

  • @gulayguthre9939
    @gulayguthre9939 2 года назад +1

    I think you forgot to turn on closed captain so I can read it I am deaf

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +3

      Working on it. Please check back. WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 года назад +5

      Closed Captioning is available on all of my videos. You must click on the CC button underneath the video. Let me know of you need more help. Thank you for watching and sharing my videos and channel.

  • @jimmyboudreau4207
    @jimmyboudreau4207 Год назад

    Totally overachiever