Back From The Dead: Navy Pilot Shot Down and Held Captive For 2,675 Days | Porter Halyburton
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- Porter Halyburton was born in 1941 in Miami, Florida, but was raised in Davidson, North Carolina. He graduated from Davidson College in 1963 and entered the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight program on October 10, 1963, receiving his commission in February 1964.
Halyburton was trained as an F-4B Phantom II Radar Intercept Officer, and then joined VF-84 at NAS Oceana, Virginia, in April 1965. He began flying combat missions in Southeast Asia with VF-84 flying off the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVA-62) in May 1965, and was forced to eject over North Vietnam while flying his 75th combat mission on October 17, 1965. He was listed as Killed in Action.
In fact Halyburton had survived the ejection and was quickly captured on the ground. He would spend the next 2,675 days in captivity in various Vietnamese prison camps including the infamous "Hanoi Hilton". LCDR Porter Halyburton would finally be released during Operation Homecoming on February 12, 1973.
Interview recorded on November 3, 2023
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Why is your symbol from saturn occult religions?
"...and I walked out of two prisons." Wow, just wow! I'm extremely thankful for your service and sacrifice. God bless you.
That line got me choked up.
That was so powerful! What a good example for everyone to follow.
God can't help this gentile for what he has done
@@scottcole1423an example of what not to do. Not my war, not my problem.
@@idonuttylikezenorship4547 what? 😂 did you even watch the video?
What an amazing attitude... to forgive and not harbour hatred. My wife's Grandfather was captured in the Fall of Singapore in 42 and spent the whole war as a prisoner. Sadly his experiences haunted him and he found solace in alcohol. My wife remembers him as a child in the 60s as a drunk but did not know the reasoning behind it.
May god forgive him for fighting a war on behalf of the coin clippers. Are nation is being stolen along with the world by these evil people.
I have watched dozens of these and this man is an exceptional human being.
He obviously did his share of talking to the Real Admiral. He married well, too!
Me too, of all the prisoners stories out there, it looks like the Germans was more let's say decent,
Thank you sir for the air support you provided while I was on the ground as a Marine in the I Corps area in 1967-68.
Ubon F-4 GIB 137 missions N without a scratch 1966. Welcome home brother. Salute with highest possible respect. Thank you for your service.
did you know rf4 pilot daniel Tauiello?
As a veteran, I salute you sir.👍🇺🇸
Veteran of foreign joo wars.
I had the pleasure of hearing Commander Halyburton speak in 2007 at Andersonville National Historic Site during their MIA/POW Days. I’m sorry that Andersonville no longer has a week of events; now, it’s one day.
After listening to Commander Halyburton's story of captivity in his own words, I was moved by his arrival at forgiveness on the day of his release, and his consequent liberation.
Thank you Mr. Halyburton !
My grandpa was in Chinese Volunteer Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment, serviced in north Vietnam. One of his friend killed by American aircraft bomb attack, Shrapnel hit his head. Thank you for you sharing your story and experience.
I sware to god I read this in the most wracist accent possible and couldn’t help but laugh damn me. 😂😂😂 yea I put a W in front of racist for reference.
@@robertwitcher5113oi vey
@@robertwitcher5113why are you so eo mean
Lots of former US Vietnam vets admired the courage of the Viet Cong and now after going back to visit Vietnam have nothing but nice things to say. Sorry for ur grandfathers loss
The war is over. All of us have more pressing matters to attend to. We also know that these wars should have never been fought to begin with. The monsters in charge want to make us fight yet another senseless war as we speak. Time for all of us to say "no" and move on to better endeavors.
What a touching story! What this man and the other POWs endured for so long is such a sad story. We owe these men a debt that can never be fully repaid. I hope your life after release has been one which has made up for lost time. Thanks for your service and sacrifice sir
Wow ….. now that’s a good man. Ty for sharing this story with us. Powerful words 🇺🇸
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your horrible experience. Your character and integrity are models for all.
Thank you so much for your service, and your courage.
Thank You Sir for Your Bravery in Military Service to Our Country! Thank You for sharing your experiences! 🇺🇸🙏
Thank you sir.....for your service!!❤❤ I owe everything that I have in life to you veterans!!! thank you again!!
Beautiful testimony from an amazing American
What an amazing man! I will never forget!
Thank you for sharing this story in such delicate detail. Eliminating hatred is profound and I've found great weights lifted from my personal life through forgiveness as well. You do us another service by sharing from such example. I hope sharing with the people of the AVC has eliminated other burdens for you and the experience was helpful to yourself as much as it has been to me and the many others who have listened. Semper Fortis
Amazing story. I’m so grateful to listen to
what a blessing not to be in solitary for his time with Col. Cherry
being alone is very painful
it is my hope that veterans of all conflicts find freedom and forgiveness
I enjoy listening to these men of wisdom-earned from years of living under circumstances most of could not imagine.
God bless you and your family and he has with you. You are a good man and you make this world a better place. Thank you for your service thank you for telling your story.
Thank you for choosing to serve ❤🇺🇸
In a war where they drafted the poor, but these feds never send their own children. It's about to happen again on a grand scale never seen before. This time women will be part of this "selective" draft.
“Inspiration what life was going to be like when I got home”❤😂Welcome home Porter🥁🛫
Amazing sacrifices, thank you for your service sir! Happy that you were reunited with your parents, family,wife and daughter and friends👍🏼🙏💪🇺🇸
Though his experience and the courage and determination with which he handled it are beyond the imagination of most of us, his last words are true for all of us: considering hate as prisons from which he emerged. There is no more liberating a feeling than there is of true forgiveness, a letting go of the weight on our shoulders. Thank you for those words, Sir, and, by the way, HooYah.
Currently stationed in Pensacola, it's amazing knowing that this is the old airstrip all throughout WW2, now turned into a navy IWTC training school. Thank you for your service, proud to serve along side you, ♥️♥️
Thank you, sir, for your service! They do not make them like this young man anymore!
Now, please, no one think that I don't think our service men & women aren't good and brave too! It's just that it's true that our elders are very different from people today and have a different mindset than people do today.
I suggest everyone read about his cousin, William D Halyburton, the namesake of the USS Halyburton
Forgiveness is indeed liberating. Unforgiveness is like cancer. Psychologically, it can destroy you.
Meanwhile he is wearing an u.s/ukraine pin. He never learned and is just parroting gentile propaganda.
This time it will be your kids, brothers and even sisters now in this "equal" world.
God bless you, Hero!!!! ❤️💔❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sounds like he knew he was flying low to avoid the SAMs and also knew by doing that he was an easy target for anti-aircraft fire. So, knowing both those things, why would anyone order a pilot into that situation?
That, was the LBJ way. Oh yeah……and via the Swedes…….told Hanoi where the bombers were going, and when they were going. LBJ and his whiz McNamara, were in WAY over their heads. Much like Slick Willy, BO, and the Biden Family.
What an amazing story! I can’t imagine being a pow let alone for as long as this man was. Thank you for your service sir!
'rules of engagement' are designed to allow the 'enemy' to continue being competitive for as long as possible.
Sickening.....
When someone looks back into history, they will see that the greater force(being USA) showed mercy until forced upon. This is the only leverage the USA has to not look like the bully of war. If they wanted to, they could play the bully. This is also why other countries are willing to follow them into war and support their decisions. No one wants to follow the bully. Why, because the bully is the real loser with no respect for humanity. Furthermore I salute US military members for sacrificing this opportunity of attack in such situations as I understand the negative consequences.
@@jimmyjones2901 OR, our guys are fighting animals......they don't play by any"rules".
@@to8860hey Bubba did you know that more Americans have been killed BY Americans in AMERICA than ALL the Americans killed in ALL the foreign wars combined that Americans have fought in,mainly thanks to the second amendment ...😢
@to8860 Exactly, that's why in WW2 we gave the Japanese literally no quarter . . Modern ROE I'd literally to prolong conflicts, which generates billions of dollars among the military industrial complex/government and in the pockets of rat politicians
What a legend this man is. Imagine being in that condition and still not taking the easy way out. I have a horrible feeling that if that had been me, I would be like 'Ok, what do you want to know?' Lol
I just watched the last part - what a line at the end. Why is this man not president of the USA?
Wow.
7.3 years in captivity!😢
For bombing innocent people for never ending proxy wars seems like a fair trade off
I have so many questions about his return home.. What was readjusting like? Did he ever reconnect with Colonel Cherry?
yup, feels like an incomplete story.
They were lifelong friends until Cherry’s passing.
Old man wearing a U.S/ukraine pin. He obviously never learned and just a gentile doing as he is told.
Fought the wrong enemy
This channel is amazing never stop uploading there is nothing quite like this.
Wow... Thank you
This man is an exceptional person, he realized the importance of eliminating hatred from his life. This is a concept that we can ALL talk about, BUT tough to put into real life action.
Halyburton is pretty lucid for his age. A great warrior who was miss used by the LBJ/McNamara cabal
Welcome home warrior !
Wow!
Holy Sugar!!! Pow for over 7 years!?!?
CDR(R), Grateful for your dedicated service. LTC(R)
Incredible story of courage and conscience. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Rip Stan ❤🇺🇲
That’s why I put my flag out this morning.
That is why I looked on the back of the U.S dollar this morning
Such a brave man!!!! These men are the true hero's in society. Thank you for your service!
Navy? Why does the thumbnail show a USAF Phantom.
Thank you for your service sir
I took care of a young man in the early 2000’s. I apologize if I get some of the information wrong.
He is former military. He was part of this group that would climb through the mountains of Vietnam I believe and bring home the bodies of US soldiers that did not make it.
All of the climbing with the gear they have to carry did some damage to his neck and he had to have surgery. But he was planning to still go and help in any way he could.
He was so nice! He gave me his info so I could donate or help in whatever ways I could. I don’t know where the information went. I moved soon after and it got lost.
I don’t know if there is a way to find that group.
But he made a life long impression. 💕
Could be department of peace operations ?
Not sure if this link will work www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3527804/dod-wont-stop-looking-until-all-powmias-are-home/
Absolutely unbelievable account. I admire this man!
A beautiful heart breaking story, thank you for making our lives in USA free, God bless you
More people in America need to have the honor like this Man has
Thank U for your service sir, your an amazing American soldier
We thank U for our lives❤❤
Pro tip: Never believe Intel assessments of the enemy’s weapon’s capability. The best person to know that is the guy getting shot at, not the Intel toad!
A USAF Wild Weasel EWO recounted flying in a Thud at three hundred feet over the Haiphong harbor and having an actively guided (!!!) SA-2 missile pass between his aircraft and the water. So a 3,000 ft target would be no challenge for an SA-2.
I hope such lore is never lost. Nothing is worse than repeating lessons-learned.
I thank you and every Viet Nam Veteran who served.
I did not go to Viet Nam, graduated 72, the last year of selective service. If drafted I would've gone, but was not looking to enlist.
Mainly I grew up with Viet Nam war, relatives, friends served, several didn't come home. I saw what the politicians were doing and with no regard for any American soldiers life nor concern for their families. I still blame the government for all the anti Viet Nam propaganda and the hatred for any returning American servicemen / women.
An uncle was in LRRP's 68 - 69. I learned a lot about what was actually happening , not what the media was pushing.
I've seen many of these interviews with POW's. I am always in awe of what they ent through, I know the spoken word can not tell all they experienced. Im not sure experienced is the right word, survived living through would be closer I guess.
I pray all veterans find the peace they deserve. Wars are always waged by old men removed from danger and fought by young men that have little choice. No young person of typical fighting age, 18 - 25, should ever have go do and see the thing's they had to do and see.
I have heard a few folks recounting their story, as with this man, that had a more peaceful tone in their voice and calmer demeanor. After watching several of these and talking to the vets that I know over the years. It finally came to me, the one's that made whatever peace they could, like this man forgiving his captors, were the ones that had a calmness others didn't.
I respect all vets, but do have a special place in my heart for the Viet Nam vets. I suppose more for tge way they were treated coming home, by the government and the American people.
God bless each soul that was envolved in any military exposure. May God help you and give you whatever peace you need to find. ❤
Excellent POW story, especially when he forgave them and walked out free. Too many carried the hatred and unforgiveness home with them. Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.
Who else noticed the Ukrainian Flag on his coat lapel?
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Such an amazing story and thank you for your service but soooooo many unanswered questions!! Was his wife still waiting for him? Did she re marry or what?
I'm so sorry for all of the horror and torture that allow you had to endure. I'm very proud of you for forgiving them. God is pleased so much for that. Thank you for your service and I'm sorry for the way that you all were treated when you got home. Those people were horrible. God bless you and your families. ❤❤❤
You Only Live Twice (1967) OO7
Quite a man! Blessings.
And hanoi jane gets a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Not going to get a star on the walk of anything by flying into anti-aircraft fire and getting your 5 million dollar (1960s) jet plane shot down.
Hollywood stars are great for people who think they are important. Having a headstone you outlined by decades is far more impressive.
Oi vey why you say that 😡
She hasn't changed.
She never said anything bad about military personal or veterans. She protested the war.
Absolute total respect for this man. A true hero. Unfortunately I am reading this at a time when a man who would describe Commander Halyburton as a loser for being captured may well again become the President. Sad.
My friend Patrick Hanley received the silver Star and several bronze Stars. for bravery as a Marine. He helped retrieve wounded Marines under fire. Patrick was found dead floating in the river over in eastern Oregon where's a big knot on his head. Whether somebody did it or he fell and hit his head.
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why didn’t you mention who is in the photo of your promotional post?
Not all heroes wear capes.
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50 stars instead of 50 crosses. Not my war, not my problem.
God bless you and your family. Thank you for serving when some sought every reason to not represent the USA.
what... i mean after that whole story we gotta hear what happened when got home ..when met his wife again .. got to see his kid.. c'mon now
Welcome home.
In the book "P.O.W." by John G. Hubbell (Reader's Digest Books, 1976) there are additional details about how he cared for Major Cherry. (If you want to know more about Vietnam P.O.W.s the book is a great resource.)
He lied about a few small details. I understand why though.
I can only imagine being hit in the cockpit. I got kicked in the ballpit once and it hurt like hell.
Was she waiting?
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Hail Zion!
Greedy corporations caused our boys to die there. One of my friends lost a leg there.
There is no shame in having been there because you were sent there by your government.
o7
2800 days wasted thanks to lbj and nixon
Ain't that the truth. A nasty war that should never have been.
Coin clippers strike again
Suppose they did not like napalm 🤷
Did his black friend survive?
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Colonel Cherry survived and was released, I think, with the first group of POW's.
He passed away, I believe in the teens.
That whole not talking thing is nonsense. Give ‘em some disinformation.
Many did in order to ease some of the threat of torture.
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Pride monkey 🙈 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤😊😊😊
I like him even if Trump doesn’t.
According to #45, not a hero.
Trump would refer to this hero as a loser....
Not true. Trump did more for veterans during his four years as president than anyone since Ronald Reagan. Trump 2024.
Trump is beyond a coward. He is a complete waste of life.
Trump and Biden are both $ionists that will happily send your children to fight. You don't get a choice
What’s your source?
@@shiriese straight from the horse's mouth
Thank You so much for your services and lovely dedications to Our Beautiful USA Dear Handsome Older American Sir You will never be forgotten for this Christian Nation.🥰😍🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💙💙💯🙏✝
Hey Bubba did you know that more Americans have been killed BY Americans in AMERICA than ALL the Americans killed in ALL the foreign wars combined that Americans have fought in,mainly thanks to the second amendment...
I am a 21 year Army veteran retired in 2023. 2 deployments and an atheist. This is a nation where I can believe what I want. Your hero trump said "I like people who weren't caught". So save your fake words.
The United States is one of largest terrorist organizations on the planet. This man should be thanked for his service. But unfortunately, his service was to a cause that is lost its direction.
Funny how it is 50 stars instead of 50 crosses.
This has never been a christian nation. It is a subverted and stolen nation.