My oldest brother was a Helicopter Pilot during the Vietnam War...He did 2 1/2 tours of duty...was shot down many times...but managed to set down or crash land, without him or his crew members dying...I love my brother so much, and I'm so very proud of him...of all the men and women who fought, and died fighting in Vietnam...God Bless them all...(Vietnam...was not Officially a War, it was considered a conflict..I don't think the USA really ever declared War on Vietnam...the same goes for the Korean) My brother stayed in the military even after Vietnam...he made it his Career....and served in the military for I believe 50 + years... He even served several tours in the Middle East before he retired....As a Warrant Officer V.... WHILE Watching this video, I thought ...WOW ...one of those Pilots in the helicopters could be my brother or one of his buddies while he was in Vietnam.... I Love you ...my big brother... And thank you for all your years of service... Thanks to all those that have served and or died serving in the US Military...for all of us.. 🇺🇸 ...for our Nation and our freedoms... My love and gratitude to you all...God Bless each of you and your families...
Just lost my older brother, three and 1/2 weeks ago, at age 74 with two tours in Viet Nam. First tour as a door gunner at 18 years old and the second tour as a Huey/Cobra pilot. RIP big guy, you know I have always looked up to you.
I also served but never went to the nam and I to lost many buddies I am 76 now and I think back all the time Why me Lord what did I ever do to deserve the blessing of not going MSG Mike W.
I'm 71 years old. My heart has been breaking for decades. I didn't know that so many others, so much younger than me, were feeling the devastation after all these years. Thank you.
I am 72 spent 1968 in 5th Marines about midway into battle of Hue, it was surreal too many did not make it. The VA wants to drug me, and my PTSD God has got me through this.
@@ricklose5508 First Rick, thank you for your service both during and afterwards. I say that because so many I know are still there mentally. If professionals are working with adults that are scarred from traumatic childhoods, what can it be like for a semi-adult in a strange country to have to deal with death all around them? Drugging is like a band-aid on a bleeding artery. Your PTSD God has better answers. God Bless.
My dad fought in Vietnam 67-68. 196th died in 1994. From cancer from agent orange. Miss him every day. He never got to see all his grandkids or even enjoy life. Rest In Peace dad. Love you always.
That Agent Orange was dangerous specially when there seemed to be no awareness about it! My cousin Danny, also a Marine, got infected with it and later when he was older committed suicide cause he couldn't stand the pain! He had cancer in his brain!
One phrase says it all- " Vietnam was 50 years ago,but if you were there, it was 50 seconds ago" -- Let us never forget those who could not adjust and died by their own hand- they are comrades still walking with me
@Von Musklaus Have you ever stood next to a guy and a few seconds later flicked his brain fragments off your shirt? You keyboard warriors should try the real thing ! Show some respect Dude
@Von Musklaus And you are a FU@KEN idiot. Most of us had no choice. Sign up or go to jail. I live with the memory of the two I killed. I live crippled up by Agent Orange as many of us do. No help from anyone. The VA is a joke.
Billy Shafer My father passed from Parkinson’s and Dementia attributed to Agent Orange a couple of years ago. Nobody ever, and I mean ever, better say anything bad about those amazing men who did their duty and went over there when the world looked down on them. I may be young, and unfortunately part of the pathetic generation today, but I will stand up for any man who knew what duty and honor meant. Especially those who gave their lives then, and those who are like you and my father who are giving their lives now. Thank you so much for your service. Total respect, sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Von Musklaus Normally I don’t feed the trolls, but...excuse me you cowardly, disgusting asshole. YOU have no idea what these men went through! Shut the f*ck up and go back to kissing Hillary and Bill’s assholes. Or better yet, run off to Canada where your asshole friends ran during Vietnam. DON’T EVER DISRESPECT THESE MEN!!!! They are clearly better men than you will ever hope to be.
I meet every Wednesday morning with a group of Heroes for breakfast here in Northern Wisconsin , Most of them Nam vets they are old men now and in tough shape.Watching this video was a reminder that we all grow old . They are my heroes. I am honored to break bread with them. I always feel embarrassed to be called soldier next to these guys. To all you guys and a few girls Thank you 🙏. See you at Denny’s 🇺🇸
My husband was in pleiku Vietnam where the heavy fighting was he was in there at the tail end of 68 71 his uncle was a pilot Hornsby that took three tours he got my husband out of the jungle made a door gunner out of him my husband always said that was the worst mistake you ever made so the guy that you're with over there and you meet ask him if they knew Sergeant Solomon he passed away in 2013 at the age of 63 from Agent Orange diabetes God bless you all that served
@@wethepeople8542 I served in Vietnam with the army in 1969, (wounded and in army hospitals for 8 months at age 21) and am now 71 years-old, and your right. It means more to us than anyone can imagine and I tip my Vietnam Vet Cap to Michael for his service to my fellow Vietnam Vets.
I was a kid living in Okinawa during the late 60s where my Dad was stationed. I could name all the planes taking off at Kadena. The B52s shook the house. I remember a few of my neighborhood friends leaving all the sudden because they lost their Dads in the war. To all who have served- Thank You & God Bless You.
Not to mention Korea before, then they made up lies about WMDs and invaded Iraq. The CIA is a worthless agency we need to get rid of. They are the enemy within full of over privileged frat boys from Georgetown and Yale that are detached from reality.
@@mtbdawg4987 they understand reality from the on high perspective that we are nothing more commodities and disposable ones at that. We are to be used to make the elites richer. NO MORE😡😡 Just a combat vet. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
They didn't let us win in Vietnam after all them lives lost. JESUS SAYS BE OF GOOD CHEER I HAVE OVER COME THE WORLD,JUST Want to cheer ya up,there is still HOPE
MY SERVICE was forgot and disregarded before i finished and probably before i started it.... i was in saigon before it fell to the commies if any american gave a shyt i might not have been spit on coming home!!! dont bother reponding i dont care what you think of this...you all suck always have always will
@@montanamontana6118 Move on if you only have negative comments. No room for that here. I'm only trying to show respect to the brave men and women that served my country. Hell, my grandpa served in Vietnam. Seeing how much the things he went through ate him up made me see the bigger picture. Not all of the US military had a choice on orders during vietnam. The deception and lies of the federal government is to blame for the loss of innocent lives as they gave the order. Not the men following orders. Id go as far to say the soldiers are as much of victims as the civilians. Fragging officers was a common occurrence simply because of the shitty command structure that was doomed to fail due to the fact US troops had little to no morale. I'm no historian so if I have made any errors feel free to correct. Hope this clarified my point of view for you😁
I was a door gunner Ia Drang in 65. Huey 1C. Hells fire, they made a movie about us. My ship was one of em that got shot down. Me, Dave, the other door gunner, were thrown out and clear of the falling ship. I heard the co-pilot made it ok too; but not the pilot. The problem I see now Is I relive every F***ing moments of the constant in and out of the LZ. The worst image of it all was one of my 7.62 bullets hit a dink smack in the forehead and it exploded like a ripe tomato. It's been 50 years and I still see it. I'm almost 80 now and it seems like it was yesterday. I'm still a proud vet and that will never stop.
@@willieboy8798 I'm sorry you came home to a bunch of assholes who lived in safety and freedom that people like you and my grandfather gave them he was a Vietnam vet although we are from a small town in Oklahoma and he was greeted as a hero by most
My brother Dennis g warfield was KIA 4-30-69 ben hoa, big red one, delta co, miss him every day, he was the oldest of 9children, I was 10 yrsold, RIP big brother, you're my hero 4ever
@@michaelstratton6701 I am a coward? Lmao I am a crab fisherman and have the deadliest job on the planet. And if I was drafted back in the 80s I would have done the same shit your brother did, enlist and fight for this bullshit country like a stupid slave we are
@@michaelstratton6701 and if I died at war I would deserve it also. Think about it stupid you're out there trying to kill another human being???? It doesn't make sense
The conditions they fought in were arguably worse than what the WW2 vets went through, and the treatment they received from home was far worse. Those Vietnam vets were tough as hell
@@JDP2104 Depending on where you fought in WW II. The South Pacific and the Battle of the Bulge, area of the Ardennes forest were as comparable or in some instances worse.
I've said it on the internet before. I'm a Brit who, as a boy in the late 60s and early 70s, remember vividly watching you guys on the news. I was glued to the screen wondering who, if any of you, were going to die that day. I take my hat off to each and every one of you who served in that theatre. Brave men all! You were probably my inspiration to join the British army and serve for nearly 12 years. I regard the USA as more than allies... we're not just cousins either. Brethren through and through I like to think! Respect to you all! 🇱🇷
Nah, those were not heroes, but war criminals, trash of a human being conducting a genocide of Vietnamese people. Real US heroes are draft evaders and men who protested against the war.
@@Jeggettmega Man what a load of bollocks put your brain into gear before you open your mouth,,,,,some sense may come out,,,,, i flew Medevac,,,,,, and got blown up by a cong artillery shell as we were evacuating wounded guys ,,, Ed Thompson
I used to live across the street from a Nam vet. He was a Cobra pilot in the Marine Corps and he loved telling me stories about his fire missions on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Hope he's doing well
Thank you Bob! My husband was a Vietnam Vet, the hardest thing for me was the fact that he left Vietnam the end of 1971, but Vietnam didn't leave him. He never had PTSD, or any health issues until about a year and 1/2 before he passed. He got non smoking Lung Cancer. VA agreed that it was caused form Agent Orange.
55 years ago, moving around the Central Highlands. Seems like yesterday. I can recall nearly every location by date. We are old men now. Too many died in their prime. Welcome home brothers. RIP all who passed. Thank you to all veterans. We represent a very small percentage of the population.
I have/had 2 uncles that were there. My dad's brother was a medic 1969 ish I think. Killed on his motorcycle May 28 1975 when I was 8 years old. I will never forget that morning. My mom's brother from what I hear was crazy before the war. I'm pretty sure he was one that was given the choice go to jail or join the Army. He was in Germany, the only male in the family. His dad died in a car wreck 1960. Didn't have to go. Crazy SOB volunteered in 1967 to go. Got hit with shrapnel his first year. Volunteered to stay for year 2. He's now missing a foot, finger also a hip and back bullet wound. He's 72, only reason I remember this is because he's 20 years and 1 day older than me and he is in bad shape. He came back and got in in car crashes all the time. Probably drunk. He's a legend around here. Love that guy. I visit him whenever I can. He says the only thing that numbs his pain is pot. I work someplace where that's a no-no but when I visit him I take a puff or 2 out of respect. LOVE YOU UNCLE BILL
RIP Allen R. Bailey. 3 tours. We served our first tour together 1st.12th. cav, 1st. Cav Div. We were at Walter Reed together recovering. We both went to Ft. Campbell, 101st. Abn. Div. We both went back to 'Nam. We both ended up in the 173 Abn. Bde. E trp. 17th cav. He made Sgt before me and was my squad leader. We were both at Dak To. My hitch was up. I got out. He re-inlisted. He went back to 'Nam. He finally got his Purple Heart. Legs tore up. Stayed in 'Nam. We got together some years later. Worked off-shore rigs out of Texas. We split up. Didn't hear from him for years and I couldn't find him. Phone call from Alabama. He asked if I had pictures of us in 'Nam. His got burned up in a house fire. Sent him pictures. Shortly after I heard he killed himself on 9-11-01. I was told the pictures were spread out on a table. He was looking at them when he shot himself. He was despondent. He could barely walk. His legs pained him constantly. He planned it. He called me for the pictures. When we hung up he gave me a clue what he was going to do. I missed it. I should've went down there and gave him the pictures. I'll NEVER forgive myself! I'm old now. My birthday is coming up. I'll be 76 on 9-11. Yes, he killed himself on my birthday. He's visited me 3 times and we're cool. We're going to see each other again.
John thank you for your service , sacrifice . I lost my brother in 69. Crew chief on a huey. You and all Vietnam vets did the impossible and carried the load for all of us. I am for ever grateful.
A Democrat president put us into that war on false premises, drafted our citizens to fight, then handicapped our military to limit their effectiveness, and then, finally, when we began to win in spite of everything, a Democrat congress made sure we lost and that all the pain and blood had been in vain.
@@5280Misfit Which civilization was crippled? Iran? Because Iran was never civilized, none of the Middle East is or has been. How do you think we get all the oil, hmm? Some special recon team with cloaked fucking armor and invisible rings come in and steal the pumps?
@@earleskridge7759 A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT SENT US INTO IRAK AND AFGHANISTAN AND WE STILL THERE, SAY THANK YOU! Also, FDR A DEMOCRAT President won WWII. Cry more you confederate insurrectionist moron. Lincoln would be a Democrat today. He despised confederate conservative slavers.
when i got home from desert storm they gave us a parade ,when my father got home ,and my uncles they got shit on, nobody is as great as the Vietnam vets I love each and every one of ,welcome home ,god bless ,thank all of you
I lost too many friends there..and that pain never goes away. God bless all who served, and God bless all who survived. Yours has been the hardest road
Thanks, it good to be alive, so sorry for ones who did not come home. Served 1968-1969 ,a brother 2 cousins served in Vietnam we all came home alive with health issues. Thanks for caring. ✝️
I still remember watching a news broadcast back in 1967-68 and seeing footage of my oldest uncle helping load soldiers onto a huey while under fire. I was only about 5 at the time, and had no idea where he was or what he was doing. He's dead and gone now, having died of cancer a few years back, but I still have his aviator's wings. ... and I will always remember the hours we spent when I was older, with him telling me about his time there. Where ever he is now, I hope they have plenty of beer and women... and that nobody is stupid enough to shoot at him. ( It won't go well for 'em. )
Guard Dog I have a very random question. My father was a Captain in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry, and retired as a major in the early 90s when I was very young. He passed away about two years ago from Dementia and Parkinson’s that was attributed to Agent Orange. I’m so sorry your uncle passed from cancer :( I totally understand this is personal, but was it attributed to his military days?
@@kittybennett9004, he was a heavy smoker and a welder for many years. He also drank quite a bit. Couple that with his age, and cancer was all but inevitable Especially since both his father and younger brother also died from it as well..
Guard Dog Thank you for responding 😊 I am so sorry for your loss, and his sacrifice is not forgotten. I only ask because I myself have been dealing with MS since I was a child, and I have been informed that it could have been passed down from my father’s exposure to Agent Orange. Regardless, I have the highest respect for your uncle, and thank you for sharing his story. My dad told me many times about flying in a Huey and being shot at by the VC. It was an amazing generation of men who put their lives on the line for the love of country and duty. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 💕/Very Proud Major’s Daughter
@@kittybennett9004, it occurs to me that it's a funny thing, turning into a walking, talking history book. Now that my uncle and so many other are gone, I'm probably the only one left that remember the events and people he told about. I know none of his own children do. I hope you remember any stories your father might have told you, since you're now also likely the only link back to those people and events. I've had relatives in a great many wars, apparently, and being nosy and a good listener, have made a point to learn about those things from anyone who'd tell me about them from a very early age. My great grandmother told me about WW 1 and my great grandfather's experience with that. A great uncle used to talk to me about his time in Okinawa, during WW 2. And yet another about the Korean conflict. ... it seems I have a head-full of stories from ghosts now.
Guard Dog That definitely part of the reason why I became a teacher. My stupid generation has no respect, or understand what it means to sacrifice. I personally love those stories, and they need to be told😊❤️🇺🇸
I had a friend named Lynn Berner who served with the 101st airborne. He went to jump school in 1966 at Fort Benning, Georgia then went on to Vietnam. We lost touch many years ago but my heart still breaks for him and all that he went through.
I am 50 years Young I have met some extraordinary Vietnam veterans that are my heroes the Vietnam War was pure hell the veterans that went through that war didn't get the respect that they deserved when they came home like other veterans much love to all veterans for what they did for our country especially the Vietnam veterans much love to you all to the ones that are dead r i p the ones that are alive God bless you all✌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My unit (9th Inf Div, 2nd Battalion 60 Inf.) went out on those choppers every week. They would pick us up, set us down, sweep the woodline to make contact,,no contact,,they would pick us up again and set us down at another LZ,,,,,always prayed that you didn't see red smoke when you were about to be set down. We called it Eagle Flights.
My Dad was stationed at Coleman Kaserne, in Gelnhausen, Germany, in @ 1966- 1969. We, military dependents, walked by the calvary pretty much every day. It's a memory that I will never forget ... My Dad's next assignment, in the artillery, was in VietNam, carrying out fo observation at, and over the North Vietnam border...
@@sluzbazaorganizacijucentra4050 love and support Serbia 🇷🇸 your country form the usa 🇺🇸. Love your country people and goverment. Your still traditional and not woke. And a Christian nation. Kosovo is Serbia 🇷🇸. We should have helped Serbia. Not the terroist
@@TheGovernor-vw9cf Thanks mate, but our government is far from good. Its a long and sad story. We are decaying rapidly as a nation, culture and society. But people like you are the hope for the whole humanity cause many nations are falling down, slowly but surely cause NWO is making it to happen. May God help us all against the satan. Cheers and best wishes from Serbia.
My uncle flew the F-4 Phantom in Vietnam for close air support and various other roles in the route packs.. Mainly route pack 6 whichwas over Hanoi and the surrounding area..Tangled with Mig-17s and 21s ..God Bless our warriors
I remember it like it was yesterday. I flew nearly 1,000 hours in the door of a Huey holding an M60, mostly on Command & Control flights where you could see and understand all the Interservice interaction with the USAF, Navy and Marine Aviation assets. "If You Ain't Cav, ..."
I feel nostalgia for a time that I don't know! My uncle Eldon William tozer (chief Tozer)passed away in the Mekong delta in a patrol boat in 1969.Respect to all of these brave soldiers🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
One of the best 'Vietnam Songs' was by Kenny Rogers, called: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town". It was released in January of 1969, 5 months before I was sent over. A song that hit home for many of the young soldiers who came home disabled, with a young wife or girlfriend waiting for them.
My favorite was a tune by Pat Boone. A sardonic "letter home" type narrative. Can't remember the name (maybe 'HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME' OR WISH YOU WERE HERE').
I was not there. What I have read about what Americans in combat in Viet-nam endured and did fills me with great awe and respect. It has had a profound emotional impact on my life.
Dude... mygrandpa was a soldier that fights commies in the middle 60s and hes survive against all odd... he said, we wipe those all bunch of commies, we win... unfortunately the US was loses in vietnam
@@kartoffelfresser2347 sure they were stealing shit from the enemy and they were murdering our enemies I salute them for that out enemies deserve no mercy
If you served in Vietnam with the Marines or Army, you flew in a helicopter at least once! Don't know what we would have done without those boys flying the Huey's and Gunships. One got me to a MASH unit and saved my ass.
@@mikedunham8481 watched the 5th mech come into danang for 3 days strait they had soldiers who had balls the size of basketballs...no punks among them.
My husband is a combat vet, 1967-1968 through TET. He is still alive thank God. We have been married forever. I love him and I honor his service. I almost forgot to mention that he has a bronze star with a combat v for sinking a trawler coming in from the north with weapons to use against our troops. He blew the commie bastards to dust. I love my husband and all of you who fought.
That was Vietnam what the fuck they doing fucking with our Vietnam vets for and tell me why is this Afghanistan army fucks working in these probation offices and then jumping a good felons weather convicted by a trial or not in my case I signed a fucking daughter line for my freedom now I'm ready to fucking shoot some motherfuckers for my freedom I defend the goddamn Constitution out bitch
@Von Musklaus We didn't invade! We were drafted (no choice) and served. We didn't have internet and were raised in a totally different generation. Most didn't want to be in the military. And the majority didn't want to get sent to Vietnam! Your comment is totally uncalled for! We were kids. For you to condemn the ones that killed your Uncle & Grandfather, I could turn that completely around and tell you that YOU killed my older brother, 2 first cousins, along with countless others. Too much corruption, on both sides, who ruled the various countries & factions. Too many innocent victims. An ugly war. No winners. everyone lost.
17,18 ,19 yrs old just babies !!! Strong as hell and for what !! Could u imagine today's youth being drafted or even asked to do something like this! Makes me so sad to see how all y'all who served and died were treated when u came home! I respect everyone of u thank you for protecting me and my family ❤🥰
Currently reading Max Hastings Vietnam an epic tradegy 1945-1975, one of the best books I've read on this conflict. He was there at the fall of Saigon as a young reporter in 1975 and was helicoptered out during the final evacuation from the us embassy.
Excellent choice of music for such footage. It was a very different time back then.... but I thank the all mighty who served and gave their lives for my freedom today.
@@ninhful It’s just a phrase we use to thank our veterans, although it’s only accurate when discussing wars in which the US could have actually been invaded. Vietnam never was and probably never will be a threat to us.
@@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS thank you former war criminal and imperalists. "Our" current imperialists and war criminals in Afghanistan iraq, etc etc etc etc etc..thank you.
My town is the home to William pittsbarger, a air force medic in 1964 killed saving lives bloodiest battle in Vietnam. He finally received medal of honor. My cousin, my brother in law both in Vietnam.
There was an America that was One Heart, proud and honest, loyal and genuine, brave and commited, where a Call of Duty was just being AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN. This Era has been the Epitome of our deeper Spirit. Not today..... just look at those teenagers, ready for nothing in this life.
Of course, many still worship and honour the Flag but, they are are a mega minority, compared to the 60’s and 70’s young americans. Defendinng the Country seems no more that priority. The average are all like Mark Suckerberg. Tiny, sneaky and unprejudiced.
Viva San Gabriele I’m not a teenager, but I am so ashamed of my ‘generation’ (born ‘81-‘96). I was born when my dad was almost 50, and retired as a major from the army after Desert Storm when I was very young. It was about 17 years after he returned as a Captain from Vietnam. I was brought up to respect vets, honor the flag, and love my country. I am so sorry that these ‘adults’ have no respect and zero understanding of what duty and a love for the US means. I apologize for the lack of respect, laziness, and a general feeling of entitlement. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 💕/Very Proud Major’s Daughter
@@kittybennett9004 Socialism is America's greatest threat, and the internet/ technology is their weapon of choice. My biggest fear is that it will take a viscous attack ( much much worse than 9/11 ) on our home land , for liberals to see the error in their way of thinking.
steve hairston I agree completely. I’m scared that this may be the last generation with capitalism, freedom of religion, and the right to bare arms. There is a reason why my sweet father called all liberals communists.
IT WAS TOUGH, ROUGH, SAD, BUT WE STAND LIKE A NAIL GOING THROUGH THE WOOD, MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR BROTHERS WHO SERVED WITH PRIDE, TOGETHER WE STAND FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.
A good high school friend of mind died from friendly fire back in 1967. I still put flowers on his grave . our last night was a beach party before we flew out in August. We lost some great young men they never should have died. That said all Americans should serve at least two years for their country.
I was drafted in may of 66 ,took my basic and ait at ft knox , they sent me to pirmasens ,germany as a supply clerk, met a lot of these guys that had been in veatnam, i have greatrespect for them,i came home july 68 , I'm 72 now if they need me I'm ready to go.
I went in Jan. 1 65 . took basic at Fort Knox and AIT in Fort Sam Houston medical school . went to Munich Germany. Got my orders for Nam December 65 . Saigon . I'm 73 now but still remember like it was yesterday .
My amazing father was a Captain in Vietnam, and was in the jungle exposed to Agent Orange. He passed from Dementia and Parkinson’s a couple of years ago attributed to the exposure. Little back story...where I live there is a Christmas festival, and at the end of it there is a large fireworks display. I stayed home with my father that year because he had sundown syndrome, and fireworks took him back to Vietnam. That night, we could hear the fireworks going off, and suddenly he became very scared and worried. He ran over to me and insisted we kneel to pray for protection. It took me a minute to figure it out, but he thought the Viet Cong were bombing us. Nobody understands the pain they went through then, and are still going through. Total respect to your father and his service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
198th Light Infantry Brigade 1968. Even today when I hear a helo, I have to look for it, then listen and watch until it fades away. Brings back memories.
My dad WWII Disabled EX-POW , I grew up in a house filled with ptsd everyday . Many VETS took me under their wings . The last a Vietnam War Marine 67-68 my best friend in life , we always had each others back . Passed away , now no body has my back anymore miss you brother .
You are correct sir there is a radical element that is taking over the halls of power and they must be eradicated at whatever cost to ensure the freedom of generations to come
My grandpa was in Vietnam he served in the army 70-71 he said he and a friend was left in the jungle with only an m-16 a piece and two magazines for ammunition he talked about how when he would go on long marches they would come across dead bodies he said that there heads would be the sizes of beach balls he said when he came home his sergeant told him not to wear his uniform in the airport because of protesters but my grandpa said he was proud to wear his uniform unfortunately he was brought home in a stretcher and wasn’t able to
'REDSKINS' Company D (Attack Helicopter), 158th Aviation Battalion (Assault Helicopter), 101st Airborne Division. 1971 Camp Evans, RVN Man in the front seat and in the door. Never forget.
What fitting footage on this Memorial Day Weekend~!! Like we Vets always say "Never Forget". The music was also so perfect to go with it (Give Me Shelter) Vietnam was a testament to the skill and bravery of the second best generation in U>S> History and another sad commentary to what Politicians can do to a country. >>RIP Brothers
Thank you all gentleman and ladies I swear I was there. Born in 67 according to my birth certificate but I'm sure it's 68 son of a b**** thank you I'll do my best. And I will never ever forget. And I will constantly remind the youth and my elders that have forgotten about what happened as far as I understand it. I probably understand more than I should for not having been there. Having been raised and been hanging out with veterans my entire life from WW2 to Korea to Vietnam to Iraq Afghanistan and academic enemies also academically completely screwed at any rate thank you moving forward 🇺🇲💯
I come from Vietnam, a neighbor family near my house contaminated with Agent Orange, I am very sad to see the whole family have sequelae of Agent Orange.
Dad served 8 years as an adviser in I Corps embedded with the Marines (after retiring from 30 years USN/MSC). He told me "So many died before they lived" Vietnam claimed him almost 10 years to the day Saigon fell.........cluster cancer related to AO
Rich, my friend Dewey Eubanks was with the 196th and was killed in july 1969. I was down south with a helicopter unit when this happened. I came home on leave and found this out. Then I had to go back over. Dewey was a good guy and I think of him often. James jones 1968-1970.
@@JamesJones-bd1jg Thanks for your service James!! You chopper guys saved our bacon many a time!! not to mention keeping us resupplied with food and ammo. Sorry you lost your friend Dewey I was back in the states by then up at Oak Knoll Hospital. The 196th was a Great Outfit !! we fought hard in some pretty nasty terrain and conditions.................THANKS Dewey for making the ultimate sacrifice........RIP
Rich, my friend Dewey Eubanks was with the American-I thought the 196th was part of that division. Sorry. By the way there are just 600,000 gi’s who were on the ground that are still living. We are dying at the rate of 390 men per day. I’m 73 now. This is scary. Regards, James jones
@@user-82719a Respect for the fact that thanks to the Germans, killed more than 50 million people around the world during the 2 world wars? Fuck you. I have 2 great-grandfathers died for Russia.
@@NickKovalevski Chill dude, war is a horrible thing and is indiscriminate on who it affects. Dont hate someone based on their dead relatives' past decisions, for their war effort was all that theyd been taught and had been brainwashed into thinking it was justified. You dont have to respect them, just acknowledge the fact of the matter and move on.
Rowleystories I respect everyone from any country who sacrificed their lives in the Great War and WWII, respect to your grandfathers and may they Rest In Peace.
I served in 1965 to 67. 1st Cav. E-4 Medical Specialist . Welcome back home all my brothers . Everything still fresh in my mind as if it were yesterday . lost many of my friends in Nam.
I turned 18 in the summer of’71. Draft Lottery number was high enough that I wasn’t called-up. Had a buddy, few years older, that was a gunner on a chopper. We asked John about his experience in Nam. He said he’d rather not talk about it. He did tell us if there was any way to avoid going … take it. Hats off to the ones who went.
My Dad was artillery, Brother mortar and Grandfather and I infantry, all in the 82nd from WW I to Vietnam. Between us we had about every medal but my Dad never received the MOH that his commanding officers put in for him.
My oldest brother was a Helicopter Pilot during the Vietnam War...He did 2 1/2 tours of duty...was shot down many times...but managed to set down or crash land, without him or his crew members dying...I love my brother so much, and I'm so very proud of him...of all the men and women who fought, and died fighting in Vietnam...God Bless them all...(Vietnam...was not Officially a War, it was considered a conflict..I don't think the USA really ever declared War on Vietnam...the same goes for the Korean)
My brother stayed in the military even after Vietnam...he made it his Career....and served in the military for I believe 50 + years...
He even served several tours in the Middle East before he retired....As a Warrant Officer V....
WHILE Watching this video, I thought ...WOW ...one of those Pilots in the helicopters could be my brother or one of his buddies while he was in Vietnam....
I Love you ...my big brother...
And thank you for all your years of service...
Thanks to all those that have served and or died serving in the US Military...for all of us.. 🇺🇸 ...for our Nation and our freedoms...
My love and gratitude to you all...God Bless each of you and your families...
A heart felt post. Speaks volumes for so many. Thank you and God Bless your brother.
Just lost my older brother, three and 1/2 weeks ago, at age 74 with two tours in Viet Nam. First tour as a door gunner at 18 years old and the second tour as a Huey/Cobra pilot. RIP big guy, you know I have always looked up to you.
Ur brother in hole of hell right now
I also served but never went to the nam and I to lost many buddies I am 76 now and I think back all the time Why me Lord what did I ever do to deserve the blessing of not going MSG Mike W.
God Bless....100% disabled USArmy vet...PTSD..
I'm 71 years old. My heart has been breaking for decades. I didn't know that so many others, so much younger than me, were feeling the devastation after all these years. Thank you.
I am 72 spent 1968 in 5th Marines about midway into battle of Hue, it was surreal too many did not make it. The VA wants to drug me, and my PTSD God has got me through this.
@@ricklose5508 First Rick, thank you for your service both during and afterwards. I say that because so many I know are still there mentally. If professionals are working with adults that are scarred from traumatic childhoods, what can it be like for a semi-adult in a strange country to have to deal with death all around them? Drugging is like a band-aid on a bleeding artery. Your PTSD God has better answers. God Bless.
Thank you sir and God bless !
I look at every single man who has fault in the Veitnam war as heroes God bless every one of you.
Thank you all for your sacrifice and thank you for teaching my generation how to stay alive. Blessings and peace to you all🙏🙏. A Gulf War Vet
My dad fought in Vietnam 67-68. 196th died in 1994. From cancer from agent orange. Miss him every day. He never got to see all his grandkids or even enjoy life. Rest In Peace dad. Love you always.
My condolences to you sir❤
Thanks for your support.
My dad served in Vietnam in 67..died in 83....life is short.
That Agent Orange was dangerous specially when there seemed to be no awareness about it! My cousin Danny, also a Marine, got infected with it and later when he was older committed suicide cause he couldn't stand the pain! He had cancer in his brain!
Thank you and him for his service.
One phrase says it all- " Vietnam was 50 years ago,but if you were there, it was 50 seconds ago" -- Let us never forget those who could not adjust and died by their own hand- they are comrades still walking with me
Now trump disgraced the fallen in Vietnam.trump is a coward piece of garbage.
@Von Musklaus Have you ever stood next to a guy and a few seconds later flicked his brain fragments off your shirt? You keyboard warriors should try the real thing ! Show some respect Dude
@Von Musklaus And you are a FU@KEN idiot. Most of us had no choice. Sign up or go to jail. I live with the memory of the two I killed. I live crippled up by Agent Orange as many of us do. No help from anyone. The VA is a joke.
Billy Shafer My father passed from Parkinson’s and Dementia attributed to Agent Orange a couple of years ago. Nobody ever, and I mean ever, better say anything bad about those amazing men who did their duty and went over there when the world looked down on them. I may be young, and unfortunately part of the pathetic generation today, but I will stand up for any man who knew what duty and honor meant. Especially those who gave their lives then, and those who are like you and my father who are giving their lives now. Thank you so much for your service. Total respect, sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Von Musklaus Normally I don’t feed the trolls, but...excuse me you cowardly, disgusting asshole. YOU have no idea what these men went through! Shut the f*ck up and go back to kissing Hillary and Bill’s assholes. Or better yet, run off to Canada where your asshole friends ran during Vietnam. DON’T EVER DISRESPECT THESE MEN!!!! They are clearly better men than you will ever hope to be.
I meet every Wednesday morning with a group of Heroes for breakfast here in Northern Wisconsin , Most of them Nam vets they are old men now and in tough shape.Watching this video was a reminder that we all grow old . They are my heroes. I am honored to break bread with them. I always feel embarrassed to be called soldier next to these guys. To all you guys and a few girls Thank you 🙏. See you at Denny’s 🇺🇸
That’s great thank you keep meeting them for breakfast. I bet it means more then you know to them.
My husband was in pleiku Vietnam where the heavy fighting was he was in there at the tail end of 68 71 his uncle was a pilot Hornsby that took three tours he got my husband out of the jungle made a door gunner out of him my husband always said that was the worst mistake you ever made so the guy that you're with over there and you meet ask him if they knew Sergeant Solomon he passed away in 2013 at the age of 63 from Agent Orange diabetes God bless you all that served
@@wethepeople8542 I served in Vietnam with the army in 1969, (wounded and in army hospitals for 8 months at age 21) and am now 71 years-old, and your right. It means more to us than anyone can imagine and I tip my Vietnam Vet Cap to Michael for his service to my fellow Vietnam Vets.
@@felixmadison5736 Glad to still have you with us sir. God bless you and stay well.
Semper Fi
USMC 1989-1993
Michael, that was truly beautiful and a big thank you for doing this!
I was a kid living in Okinawa during the late 60s where my Dad was stationed. I could name all the planes taking off at Kadena. The B52s shook the house. I remember a few of my neighborhood friends leaving all the sudden because they lost their Dads in the war. To all who have served- Thank You & God Bless You.
God bless all our Vietnam vets. Still brings tears to my eyes when I remember my two army buddies I lost in Nam. A war we should never have been in
You’re very brave to stand up for what you believe..tragic you would get your ass kicked depending where you voiced your feelings..🇨🇦
Not to mention Korea before, then they made up lies about WMDs and invaded Iraq. The CIA is a worthless agency we need to get rid of. They are the enemy within full of over privileged frat boys from Georgetown and Yale that are detached from reality.
@@mtbdawg4987 they understand reality from the on high perspective that we are nothing more commodities and disposable ones at that. We are to be used to make the elites richer. NO MORE😡😡 Just a combat vet. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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They didn't let us win in Vietnam after all them lives lost. JESUS SAYS BE OF GOOD CHEER I HAVE OVER COME THE WORLD,JUST Want to cheer ya up,there is still HOPE
To any Vietnam veterans who happen to stumble upon this comment Thank you for your service and welcome home! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten
TY Emily......God Bless
Thanks
MY SERVICE was forgot and disregarded before i finished and probably before i started it.... i was in saigon before it fell to the commies if any american gave a shyt i might not have been spit on coming home!!! dont bother reponding i dont care what you think of this...you all suck always have always will
Sacrifice!!!!!of killing kids and old women.
Shame on you
@@montanamontana6118 Move on if you only have negative comments. No room for that here. I'm only trying to show respect to the brave men and women that served my country. Hell, my grandpa served in Vietnam. Seeing how much the things he went through ate him up made me see the bigger picture. Not all of the US military had a choice on orders during vietnam. The deception and lies of the federal government is to blame for the loss of innocent lives as they gave the order. Not the men following orders. Id go as far to say the soldiers are as much of victims as the civilians. Fragging officers was a common occurrence simply because of the shitty command structure that was doomed to fail due to the fact US troops had little to no morale. I'm no historian so if I have made any errors feel free to correct. Hope this clarified my point of view for you😁
I was a door gunner Ia Drang in 65. Huey 1C. Hells fire, they made a movie about us. My ship was one of em that got shot down. Me, Dave, the other door gunner, were thrown out and clear of the falling ship. I heard the co-pilot made it ok too; but not the pilot. The problem I see now Is I relive every F***ing moments of the constant in and out of the LZ. The worst image of it all was one of my 7.62 bullets hit a dink smack in the forehead and it exploded like a ripe tomato. It's been 50 years and I still see it. I'm almost 80 now and it seems like it was yesterday. I'm still a proud vet and that will never stop.
God bless you Sir.
I got chosen to be in it in 1968
I am glad you survived the jungle
@@Person84112 thank you
Respect for the American brothers, been happy to serve by you lot any day. 🇬🇧 💙 🇺🇸
To all our great Vietnam Vets still kicking ass in 2020 we Salute You!
i could have used that salute in 1973 .... instead of the horse shit i was given.......
Amen
@@willieboy8798 I'm sorry you came home to a bunch of assholes who lived in safety and freedom that people like you and my grandfather gave them he was a Vietnam vet although we are from a small town in Oklahoma and he was greeted as a hero by most
Nobody gave a shit bout any of us guys when we got to the World
@@ub5303 my family did in my family we were taught to respect and welcome our boys home no matter what people's opinion is on the war
My brother Dennis g warfield was KIA 4-30-69 ben hoa, big red one, delta co, miss him every day, he was the oldest of 9children, I was 10 yrsold, RIP big brother, you're my hero 4ever
@@xChromerSatanasx he was drafted ASSHOLE, not a pussy coward like you to say something about someone's loved one, go to hell
@@xChromerSatanasx go to your local VFW or American legion, and say that to them, big mouth
@@michaelstratton6701 I would not step foot in a local VFW. Just a bunch of lame military clowns with stupid ball caps
@@michaelstratton6701 I am a coward? Lmao I am a crab fisherman and have the deadliest job on the planet. And if I was drafted back in the 80s I would have done the same shit your brother did, enlist and fight for this bullshit country like a stupid slave we are
@@michaelstratton6701 and if I died at war I would deserve it also. Think about it stupid you're out there trying to kill another human being???? It doesn't make sense
Vietnam Vets asTough as nails. Never to be forgotten. Thank you for your service.
The conditions they fought in were arguably worse than what the WW2 vets went through, and the treatment they received from home was far worse. Those Vietnam vets were tough as hell
@@JDP2104 Depending on where you fought in WW II. The South Pacific and the Battle of the Bulge, area of the Ardennes forest were as comparable or in some instances worse.
@@asmodeus1274 well yeah, WW2 was hell on earth, and was even worse at times. But for the average soldier, I believe the overall experience was worse
@@JDP2104 Hey I’m not trying to argue the fact, just giving a perspective of both Nam and WW II vets that I’ve spoken to.
I've said it on the internet before. I'm a Brit who, as a boy in the late 60s and early 70s, remember vividly watching you guys on the news. I was glued to the screen wondering who, if any of you, were going to die that day. I take my hat off to each and every one of you who served in that theatre. Brave men all! You were probably my inspiration to join the British army and serve for nearly 12 years.
I regard the USA as more than allies... we're not just cousins either. Brethren through and through I like to think!
Respect to you all! 🇱🇷
El Guapo well said bro! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Love and respect back at you brother. Most of us yanks feel the same about yall.
Total respect 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Free world isn't free !!!From one tommy to another-go again???you bet!!! Tommy27 24323727
El Guapo. Thank you for your post and for your service.
God bless
50 years ago my brother-in-law was flying Medevac in Vietnam. Those pilots were very brave - heroes I would say.
David one of those guys came and got me about an hour after I was shot down in a HUEY. The "Dusters were a brave lot. I salute them all.
Nah, those were not heroes, but war criminals, trash of a human being conducting a genocide of Vietnamese people. Real US heroes are draft evaders and men who protested against the war.
@@Jeggettmega Man what a load of bollocks
put your brain into gear before you open your mouth,,,,,some sense may come out,,,,, i flew Medevac,,,,,, and got blown up by a cong artillery shell as we were evacuating wounded guys ,,,
Ed Thompson
@@Jeggettmega God will judge you.
So interesting, my dads name is David Robbins and his dad is Ronald Robbins my papa who served in Vietnam. Small world, is this your last name?!
I used to live across the street from a Nam vet. He was a Cobra pilot in the Marine Corps and he loved telling me stories about his fire missions on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Hope he's doing well
Had Cobras on the Tripoli. My Fav out of all of em
For the men and women that served in Vietnam thank you for serving and welcome home!
Thank you Bob! My husband was a Vietnam Vet, the hardest thing for me was the fact that he left Vietnam the end of 1971, but Vietnam didn't leave him. He never had PTSD, or any health issues until about a year and 1/2 before he passed. He got non smoking Lung Cancer. VA agreed that it was caused form Agent Orange.
God Bless all you Veitnam Vets, everyone a true hero no matter what race or colour. Respect from the UK 🇬🇧
God bless our imperialist scum.expanding empire is gods work!
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@themailman43 😀😀😁
@themailman43 😀😀😁
@@johnhalder274 You ever hear that line from Apocalypse Now: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning"? Well I hope you get to smell it one day!!
55 years ago, moving around the Central Highlands. Seems like yesterday. I can recall nearly every location by date.
We are old men now. Too many died in their prime. Welcome home brothers. RIP all who passed. Thank you to all veterans.
We represent a very small percentage of the population.
I have/had 2 uncles that were there. My dad's brother was a medic 1969 ish I think. Killed on his motorcycle May 28 1975 when I was 8 years old. I will never forget that morning. My mom's brother from what I hear was crazy before the war. I'm pretty sure he was one that was given the choice go to jail or join the Army. He was in Germany, the only male in the family. His dad died in a car wreck 1960. Didn't have to go. Crazy SOB volunteered in 1967 to go. Got hit with shrapnel his first year. Volunteered to stay for year 2. He's now missing a foot, finger also a hip and back bullet wound. He's 72, only reason I remember this is because he's 20 years and 1 day older than me and he is in bad shape. He came back and got in in car crashes all the time. Probably drunk. He's a legend around here. Love that guy. I visit him whenever I can. He says the only thing that numbs his pain is pot. I work someplace where that's a no-no but when I visit him I take a puff or 2 out of respect. LOVE YOU UNCLE BILL
RIP Allen R. Bailey. 3 tours. We served our first tour together 1st.12th. cav, 1st. Cav Div. We were at Walter Reed together recovering. We both went to Ft. Campbell, 101st. Abn. Div. We both went back to 'Nam. We both ended up in the 173 Abn. Bde. E trp. 17th cav. He made Sgt before me and was my squad leader. We were both at Dak To. My hitch was up. I got out. He re-inlisted. He went back to 'Nam. He finally got his Purple Heart. Legs tore up. Stayed in 'Nam. We got together some years later. Worked off-shore rigs out of Texas. We split up. Didn't hear from him for years and I couldn't find him. Phone call from Alabama. He asked if I had pictures of us in 'Nam. His got burned up in a house fire. Sent him pictures. Shortly after I heard he killed himself on 9-11-01. I was told the pictures were spread out on a table. He was looking at them when he shot himself. He was despondent. He could barely walk. His legs pained him constantly. He planned it. He called me for the pictures. When we hung up he gave me a clue what he was going to do. I missed it. I should've went down there and gave him the pictures. I'll NEVER forgive myself! I'm old now. My birthday is coming up. I'll be 76 on 9-11. Yes, he killed himself on my birthday. He's visited me 3 times and we're cool. We're going to see each other again.
John thank you for your service , sacrifice . I lost my brother in 69. Crew chief on a huey. You and all Vietnam vets did the impossible and carried the load for all of us. I am for ever grateful.
We love you
Thank you for your service. You will see him again one day. Stay strong
Those boys kicked alot of ass but weren't allowed to finish the job. Nothing gained and many lives lost
Thanks to the DEMOCRATS
A Democrat president put us into that war on false premises, drafted our citizens to fight, then handicapped our military to limit their effectiveness, and then, finally, when we began to win in spite of everything, a Democrat congress made sure we lost and that all the pain and blood had been in vain.
@@mk14m0 Lol. just like a Republican president sent us into Iraq on false premises causing the destruction of a civilization, all for oil.
@@5280Misfit Which civilization was crippled? Iran? Because Iran was never civilized, none of the Middle East is or has been. How do you think we get all the oil, hmm? Some special recon team with cloaked fucking armor and invisible rings come in and steal the pumps?
@@earleskridge7759 A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT SENT US INTO IRAK AND AFGHANISTAN AND WE STILL THERE, SAY THANK YOU! Also, FDR A DEMOCRAT President won WWII. Cry more you confederate insurrectionist moron. Lincoln would be a Democrat today. He despised confederate conservative slavers.
when i got home from desert storm they gave us a parade ,when my father got home ,and my uncles they got shit on, nobody is as great as the Vietnam vets I love each and every one of ,welcome home ,god bless ,thank all of you
I lost too many friends there..and that pain never goes away. God bless all who served, and God bless all who survived. Yours has been the hardest road
Thanks, it good to be alive, so sorry for ones who did not come home. Served 1968-1969 ,a brother 2 cousins served in Vietnam we all came home alive with health issues. Thanks for caring. ✝️
I am so thankful I made it....over 50 yrs ago. Vietnam 69-71...remember arch light.
I just don't know what else to say, so much respect for everyone that was there. God Bless you all.
I still remember watching a news broadcast back in 1967-68 and seeing footage of my oldest uncle helping load soldiers onto a huey while under fire. I was only about 5 at the time, and had no idea where he was or what he was doing.
He's dead and gone now, having died of cancer a few years back, but I still have his aviator's wings.
... and I will always remember the hours we spent when I was older, with him telling me about his time there.
Where ever he is now, I hope they have plenty of beer and women... and that nobody is stupid enough to shoot at him. ( It won't go well for 'em. )
Guard Dog I have a very random question. My father was a Captain in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry, and retired as a major in the early 90s when I was very young. He passed away about two years ago from Dementia and Parkinson’s that was attributed to Agent Orange. I’m so sorry your uncle passed from cancer :( I totally understand this is personal, but was it attributed to his military days?
@@kittybennett9004, he was a heavy smoker and a welder for many years. He also drank quite a bit.
Couple that with his age, and cancer was all but inevitable Especially since both his father and younger brother also died from it as well..
Guard Dog Thank you for responding 😊 I am so sorry for your loss, and his sacrifice is not forgotten. I only ask because I myself have been dealing with MS since I was a child, and I have been informed that it could have been passed down from my father’s exposure to Agent Orange. Regardless, I have the highest respect for your uncle, and thank you for sharing his story. My dad told me many times about flying in a Huey and being shot at by the VC. It was an amazing generation of men who put their lives on the line for the love of country and duty. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
💕/Very Proud Major’s Daughter
@@kittybennett9004, it occurs to me that it's a funny thing, turning into a walking, talking history book.
Now that my uncle and so many other are gone, I'm probably the only one left that remember the events and people he told about. I know none of his own children do.
I hope you remember any stories your father might have told you, since you're now also likely the only link back to those people and events.
I've had relatives in a great many wars, apparently, and being nosy and a good listener, have made a point to learn about those things from anyone who'd tell me about them from a very early age.
My great grandmother told me about WW 1 and my great grandfather's experience with that. A great uncle used to talk to me about his time in Okinawa, during WW 2. And yet another about the Korean conflict.
... it seems I have a head-full of stories from ghosts now.
Guard Dog That definitely part of the reason why I became a teacher. My stupid generation has no respect, or understand what it means to sacrifice. I personally love those stories, and they need to be told😊❤️🇺🇸
I had a friend named Lynn Berner who served with the 101st airborne. He went to jump school in 1966 at Fort Benning, Georgia then went on to Vietnam. We lost touch many years ago but my heart still breaks for him and all that he went through.
Served in Cu Chi 1966-67. Welcome home to all my brothers. We fought honorably.
1776adb Thank you for serving and Welcome Home! 🇺🇸
yes you did all of you guys ,,,,lots of love ,,,
@@xChromerSatanasx i have
@@perfectfan2006 not another bullshitter
there is no honorable fight for oil.
I am 50 years Young I have met some extraordinary Vietnam veterans that are my heroes the Vietnam War was pure hell the veterans that went through that war didn't get the respect that they deserved when they came home like other veterans much love to all veterans for what they did for our country especially the Vietnam veterans much love to you all to the ones that are dead r i p the ones that are alive God bless you all✌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My unit (9th Inf Div, 2nd Battalion 60 Inf.) went out on those choppers every week. They would pick us up, set us down, sweep the woodline to make contact,,no contact,,they would pick us up again and set us down at another LZ,,,,,always prayed that you didn't see red smoke when you were about to be set down. We called it Eagle Flights.
9th Div 1st Brigade/2Bn/39th Inf , Alpha 26, after Tet, opcon to 5th Bn 60 Inf. (Mechanized) and then Echo Recon
My Dad was stationed at Coleman Kaserne, in Gelnhausen, Germany, in @ 1966- 1969. We, military dependents, walked by the calvary pretty much every day. It's a memory that I will never forget ... My Dad's next assignment, in the artillery, was in VietNam, carrying out fo observation at, and over the North Vietnam border...
Thank you all for you service!! God bless you all!!
..FACT :- Lost war and thousands of lives lost in vain for nothing by the U.S.🇺🇸
And here we are again with Ukraine, Russia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq, South Korea. we never learn
@@Republican_Extremestagree brother I’m an American patriot and I agree. We need a George Washington foreign policy. And cut all relations with Israel
One smart enlughted American, i hope that there are more like you.... @@TheGovernor-vw9cf
@@sluzbazaorganizacijucentra4050 love and support Serbia 🇷🇸 your country form the usa 🇺🇸. Love your country people and goverment. Your still traditional and not woke. And a Christian nation. Kosovo is Serbia 🇷🇸. We should have helped Serbia. Not the terroist
@@TheGovernor-vw9cf Thanks mate, but our government is far from good. Its a long and sad story. We are decaying rapidly as a nation, culture and society. But people like you are the hope for the whole humanity cause many nations are falling down, slowly but surely cause NWO is making it to happen. May God help us all against the satan. Cheers and best wishes from Serbia.
My uncle flew the F-4 Phantom in Vietnam for close air support and various other roles in the route packs.. Mainly route pack 6 whichwas over Hanoi and the surrounding area..Tangled with Mig-17s and 21s ..God Bless our warriors
USMC 1st Mar. Div. Forward Observer, wounded twice, Bronze Star, 17 years old. Dodge City, Pnu Island.
God Bless....100% disabled Army veteran....PTSD,,,
Welcome home!!!!
@@marclayne9261How in the hell-
@Madde Maxx hell no. Too busy nursing his bone Spurs.
Tip of the hat and a big hug to our Vietnam Vets. And a big ol’ bugger off to the whiny pos that protested and treated our vets so damn poorly.
War is hell, but the music was awesome. Respect to all of you that fought.
I remember it like it was yesterday. I flew nearly 1,000 hours in the door of a Huey holding an M60, mostly on Command & Control flights where you could see and understand all the Interservice interaction with the USAF, Navy and Marine Aviation assets. "If You Ain't Cav, ..."
Thanks top!!! ☺️
@@luciengraves6452 YOu're so very welcome.
Thanks for being an imperialist war criminal! You're expansion of this empire was only slightly slowed down with the defeat.
Jesus Christ They’ve risked there lives trying to ruin countries just because there Communist. Don’t be a McCarthy.
@@johnhalder274 oh boy you're one of those.
I feel nostalgia for a time that I don't know! My uncle Eldon William tozer (chief Tozer)passed away in the Mekong delta in a patrol boat in 1969.Respect to all of these brave soldiers🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was in the Delta, 67/68, My Tho, Dong Tam. I was a Demo Man, 72 and still kicking.
@@frankcrist7531 thank you for your service sir🇱🇷🇱🇷👍 did you experience the vinh te canal?
One of the best 'Vietnam Songs' was by Kenny Rogers, called: "Ruby,
Don't Take Your Love to Town". It was released in January of 1969, 5
months before I was sent over. A song that hit home for many of the
young soldiers who came home disabled, with a young wife or girlfriend
waiting for them.
My favorite was a tune by Pat Boone. A sardonic "letter home" type narrative. Can't remember the name (maybe 'HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME' OR WISH YOU WERE HERE').
It’s applicable to any war but I’ve read it was written by Mel Tillis about the Korean War
I was not there. What I have read about what Americans in combat in Viet-nam endured and did fills me with great awe and respect. It has had a profound emotional impact on my life.
Salute for all Vietnam War veteran....
@Von Musklaus if I was old enough i would have been in nam.to kill some of theme gocks.
One middle finger salute.
Dude... mygrandpa was a soldier that fights commies in the middle 60s and hes survive against all odd... he said, we wipe those all bunch of commies, we win... unfortunately the US was loses in vietnam
@david nichols the point was I saluted for all heroes that sacrifice thier live in nam... that from the US or allied dude...
@@firemustang6678 you sound like a brain damaged idiot
I salute our boys who fought in Vietnam
BANDIT 'S and Murder's !
@@kartoffelfresser2347 you dont know anything
@@kartoffelfresser2347 sure they were stealing shit from the enemy and they were murdering our enemies I salute them for that out enemies deserve no mercy
A pointless war
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10 seconds into this song and the tears are flowing! Thank goodness for ALL the Veterans!
I remember a jet making a run on the NVA. He was so close I could see him in the cockpit and hear the cannons roar. 101st. Abn. 68
Thank you sir
Threw me back 49 years and brought me to fucking tears. Love you, brother!
VietVet 1970-1971
God bless all you vets not just Vietnam to all
@@anthonyzworkouttutorial1379
Thank you, Nicole Zorc, and all best wishes your way.
Never get tired of watching this one. Welcome home brothers...
I flew as a door gunner in '69/'70 in south, south Nam. Loved it. Great people I served with. All are heroes.
I'm glad you made it home and thank you ! You guys are my heros. Dad was there with the herd at Dak To.
Door gunners were cowards! Signed, 11B40 Grunt!
@@georgegriffin6179 BS Geo Griffin!
If you served in Vietnam with the Marines or Army, you flew in a helicopter at least once! Don't know what we would have done without those boys flying the Huey's and Gunships. One got me to a MASH unit and saved my ass.
My late father took a nice photo on a chopper of Marble Mtn. Did 2 tours MACV n 5th Inf. Mech on the DMZ.
Bunch of 18-25 year old kids flying million dollar machines in to hot lz's. We felt invincible.
a big 10=4 my brother
@@mikedunham8481 watched the 5th mech come into danang for 3 days strait they had soldiers who had balls the size of basketballs...no punks among them.
We love you
No person should have to experience this. It doesn't matter which side you fought for you deserve respect
My husband is a combat vet, 1967-1968 through TET. He is still alive thank God. We have been married forever. I love him and I honor his service. I almost forgot to mention that he has a bronze star with a combat v for sinking a trawler coming in from the north with weapons to use against our troops. He blew the commie bastards to dust. I love my husband and all of you who fought.
Bless you and your husband m’am and may you both live in peace
from now on(and All of the Other married folk).
Shame on you for glorifying killing !
Your husband saved alot of people that day!!! Thank You, Sir.
@@jerrylanglois7892 It was kill or be killed. That's war. Watch your back and your comrades. You do what you have to do, in a war zone.
@@sherrygibbs556 You don't have to GLORIFY it. Is that so hard for you to understand ?
If only the shirts & ties who make the decisions were the ones who did the fighting........ there would be no wars.
brobno9 and there would be no USA
You're so right.
Right, if the Trumps had to fight in a war, there would be no war.
@@ObamaFromKenya Neither would Bam Bam Obama or draft dodger slick Willy Clinton.
@@TheBlueBronco ARE YOU ANOTHER CHICKEN HAWK WITH A TINT OF RACIST?
To all who served and sacrificed in Vietnam thank you
Yes thanks for dying
That was Vietnam what the fuck they doing fucking with our Vietnam vets for and tell me why is this Afghanistan army fucks working in these probation offices and then jumping a good felons weather convicted by a trial or not in my case I signed a fucking daughter line for my freedom now I'm ready to fucking shoot some motherfuckers for my freedom I defend the goddamn Constitution out bitch
@tassili zinzla yes I know! and amercan imperialism is alive and well with peaceful Iran the next and latest target.
@@davidleejamesmaslo6537 hard post to understand
John Halder Awe that’s cute....FUCK YOU
GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM
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rip all who did not,make it home,,,,,,,,,like my brother tom ,,,,
@@perfectfan2006 they were so young, so sorry about your loss, I know the pain, they are our heroes, always will be
@@michaelstratton6701 blessings 2 u as well
@Von Musklaus We didn't invade! We were drafted (no choice) and served. We didn't have internet and were raised in a totally different generation. Most didn't want to be in the military. And the majority didn't want to get sent to Vietnam! Your comment is totally uncalled for! We were kids. For you to condemn the ones that killed your Uncle & Grandfather, I could turn that completely around and tell you that YOU killed my older brother, 2 first cousins, along with countless others. Too much corruption, on both sides, who ruled the various countries & factions. Too many innocent victims. An ugly war. No winners. everyone lost.
No goddamn all the imperialists who had NO business being IN Vietnam.
17,18 ,19 yrs old just babies !!! Strong as hell and for what !! Could u imagine today's youth being drafted or even asked to do something like this! Makes me so sad to see how all y'all who served and died were treated when u came home! I respect everyone of u thank you for protecting me and my family ❤🥰
To all those Vietnam vets thank you for your service
I was there with Co B 2nd
(AIRBORNE) 8th Cavalry
FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION
Love you
Currently reading Max Hastings Vietnam an epic tradegy 1945-1975, one of the best books I've read on this conflict. He was there at the fall of Saigon as a young reporter in 1975 and was helicoptered out during the final evacuation from the us embassy.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! FOR THE ONES THAT MADE IT HOME AND TO THE ONES THAT NEVER DID!!!! TRUE HERO’s ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.😢😢
Excellent choice of music for such footage. It was a very different time back then.... but I thank the all mighty who served and gave their lives for my freedom today.
Yeah, war needs good music! Only when you are fighting for you life, there is no music!
I don't understand. Why invading Vietnam, a country that never did anything to Americans, would give you freedom?
@@ninhful It’s just a phrase we use to thank our veterans, although it’s only accurate when discussing wars in which the US could have actually been invaded. Vietnam never was and probably never will be a threat to us.
Thank You, all servicemen and women.
Gerald Balciar Jr maybe not all.. certainly not the mai lai serviceman
What for... for being dead???
@@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS thank you former war criminal and imperalists. "Our" current imperialists and war criminals in Afghanistan iraq, etc etc etc etc etc..thank you.
I left the war in march of 1972 but it has never left me.
Bless you my Brother..
God bless United States Of America. Rgds from Malaysia
March of 73 for me Brother. Yes it haunts you.
It can't leave you and is there until the day we die. U.S. Army, Vietnam, 1969.
Kiss it goodbye. Never look back. Look to Jesus.
It was a hell of a place for FNGs but we went anyway. Welcome home brothers
My town is the home to William pittsbarger, a air force medic in 1964 killed saving lives bloodiest battle in Vietnam. He finally received medal of honor. My cousin, my brother in law both in Vietnam.
There was an America that was One Heart, proud and honest, loyal and genuine, brave and commited, where a Call of Duty was just being AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN. This Era has been the Epitome of our deeper Spirit. Not today..... just look at those teenagers, ready for nothing in this life.
Some of them yes, but not all. Have you forgotten about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? 😞
Of course, many still worship and honour the Flag but, they are are a mega minority, compared to the 60’s and 70’s young americans. Defendinng the Country seems no more that priority. The average are all like Mark Suckerberg. Tiny, sneaky and unprejudiced.
Viva San Gabriele I’m not a teenager, but I am so ashamed of my ‘generation’ (born ‘81-‘96). I was born when my dad was almost 50, and retired as a major from the army after Desert Storm when I was very young. It was about 17 years after he returned as a Captain from Vietnam. I was brought up to respect vets, honor the flag, and love my country. I am so sorry that these ‘adults’ have no respect and zero understanding of what duty and a love for the US means. I apologize for the lack of respect, laziness, and a general feeling of entitlement. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
💕/Very Proud Major’s Daughter
@@kittybennett9004 Socialism is America's greatest threat, and the internet/ technology is their weapon of choice. My biggest fear is that it will take a viscous attack ( much much worse than 9/11 ) on our home land , for liberals to see the error in their way of thinking.
steve hairston I agree completely. I’m scared that this may be the last generation with capitalism, freedom of religion, and the right to bare arms. There is a reason why my sweet father called all liberals communists.
Met a Nam vet while vacationing many years ago...he was one the crews that flew the "Puff the Magic Dragon" gunship....
It was used in The Green Berets movie . That, my friend, was a real gunship.
My cousin Major Hugh Michael Fanning, USMC, pilot, shot down, captured, October 1967, never returned, paid the ultimate price.
IT WAS TOUGH, ROUGH, SAD, BUT WE STAND LIKE A NAIL GOING THROUGH THE WOOD, MAY GOD BLESS ALL OUR BROTHERS WHO SERVED WITH PRIDE, TOGETHER WE STAND FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.
A good high school friend of mind died from friendly fire back in 1967. I still put flowers on his grave . our last night was a beach party before we flew out in August. We lost some great young men they never should have died. That said all Americans should serve at least two years for their country.
There were lonely days that I thought would never end...but I always thought I’d see you one more time again....
I was drafted in may of 66 ,took my basic and ait at ft knox , they sent me to pirmasens ,germany as a supply clerk, met a lot of these guys that had been in veatnam, i have greatrespect for them,i came home july 68 , I'm 72 now if they need me I'm ready to go.
I went in Jan. 1 65 . took basic at Fort Knox and AIT in Fort Sam Houston medical school . went to Munich Germany. Got my orders for Nam December 65 . Saigon . I'm 73 now but still remember like it was yesterday .
They pain in my soldier father's eyes will haunt me forever!
My amazing father was a Captain in Vietnam, and was in the jungle exposed to Agent Orange. He passed from Dementia and Parkinson’s a couple of years ago attributed to the exposure. Little back story...where I live there is a Christmas festival, and at the end of it there is a large fireworks display. I stayed home with my father that year because he had sundown syndrome, and fireworks took him back to Vietnam. That night, we could hear the fireworks going off, and suddenly he became very scared and worried. He ran over to me and insisted we kneel to pray for protection. It took me a minute to figure it out, but he thought the Viet Cong were bombing us. Nobody understands the pain they went through then, and are still going through. Total respect to your father and his service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will know peace.
~Jimi Hendrix~
True wisdom! Thank you!
198th Light Infantry Brigade 1968. Even today when I hear a helo, I have to look for it, then listen and watch until it fades away. Brings back memories.
My dad WWII Disabled EX-POW , I grew up in a house filled with ptsd everyday . Many VETS took me under their wings . The last a Vietnam War Marine 67-68 my best friend in life , we always had each others back . Passed away , now no body has my back anymore miss you brother .
So many have fought and died for our freedom in this country, thank you. Sad that our freedom is at risk today from
An enemy within.
Couldn't have said it any better
You are correct sir there is a radical element that is taking over the halls of power and they must be eradicated at whatever cost to ensure the freedom of generations to come
My grandpa was in Vietnam he served in the army 70-71 he said he and a friend was left in the jungle with only an m-16 a piece and two magazines for ammunition he talked about how when he would go on long marches they would come across dead bodies he said that there heads would be the sizes of beach balls he said when he came home his sergeant told him not to wear his uniform in the airport because of protesters but my grandpa said he was proud to wear his uniform unfortunately he was brought home in a stretcher and wasn’t able to
'REDSKINS' Company D (Attack Helicopter), 158th Aviation Battalion (Assault Helicopter), 101st Airborne Division. 1971 Camp Evans, RVN
Man in the front seat and in the door. Never forget.
Saw this last few day so gave a try. They were the best of times & the worst of times. We lost so many good men.
Thank you for your service troops. Welcome home.
It was no picnic!
What fitting footage on this Memorial Day Weekend~!! Like we Vets always say "Never Forget". The music was also so perfect to go with it (Give Me Shelter) Vietnam was a testament to the skill and bravery of the second best generation in U>S> History and another sad commentary to what Politicians can do to a country. >>RIP Brothers
AWESOME VIDEO THANKS & THANKS TO ALL OUR MEN THAT SERVED❗🇺🇸 IN VIETNAM
Thank you all gentleman and ladies I swear I was there. Born in 67 according to my birth certificate but I'm sure it's 68 son of a b**** thank you I'll do my best. And I will never ever forget. And I will constantly remind the youth and my elders that have forgotten about what happened as far as I understand it. I probably understand more than I should for not having been there. Having been raised and been hanging out with veterans my entire life from WW2 to Korea to Vietnam to Iraq Afghanistan and academic enemies also academically completely screwed at any rate thank you moving forward 🇺🇲💯
A heartfelt salute to our brave warriors,thank-you.🇺🇸
I come from Vietnam, a neighbor family near my house contaminated with Agent Orange, I am very sad to see the whole family have sequelae of Agent Orange.
Great footage... this Nam vet really appreciated it... Thanks!
Dad served 8 years as an adviser in I Corps embedded with the Marines (after retiring from 30 years USN/MSC). He told me "So many died before they lived"
Vietnam claimed him almost 10 years to the day Saigon fell.........cluster cancer related to AO
Bravo Company-3rd platoon-2nt squad-196th Light Infantry Americal Division 68/69 RIP all my brothers who didn't make it home!
Rich, my friend Dewey Eubanks was with the 196th and was killed in july 1969. I was down south with a helicopter unit when this happened. I came home on leave and found this out. Then I had to go back over. Dewey was a good guy and I think of him often. James jones 1968-1970.
@@JamesJones-bd1jg Thanks for your service James!! You chopper guys saved our bacon many a time!! not to mention keeping us resupplied with food and ammo. Sorry you lost your friend Dewey I was back in the states by then up at Oak Knoll Hospital. The 196th was a Great Outfit !! we fought hard in some pretty nasty terrain and conditions.................THANKS Dewey for making the ultimate sacrifice........RIP
Rich, my friend Dewey Eubanks was with the American-I thought the 196th was part of that division. Sorry. By the way there are just 600,000 gi’s who were on the ground that are still living. We are dying at the rate of 390 men per day. I’m 73 now. This is scary. Regards, James jones
Im German my Grand father fought WW1 and 2 my Father WW2 Stalingrad my Husband Vietnam 1968... he just past away. I miss them all so much
WILLIE Woodall Respect
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@@user-82719a Respect for the fact that thanks to the Germans, killed more than 50 million people around the world during the 2 world wars?
Fuck you. I have 2 great-grandfathers died for Russia.
@@NickKovalevski Chill dude, war is a horrible thing and is indiscriminate on who it affects. Dont hate someone based on their dead relatives' past decisions, for their war effort was all that theyd been taught and had been brainwashed into thinking it was justified. You dont have to respect them, just acknowledge the fact of the matter and move on.
Rowleystories I respect everyone from any country who sacrificed their lives in the Great War and WWII, respect to your grandfathers and may they Rest In Peace.
I served in 1965 to 67. 1st Cav. E-4 Medical Specialist . Welcome back home all my brothers . Everything still fresh in my mind as if it were yesterday . lost many of my friends in Nam.
1st Cav . Reporting! Served from May to July 1969. ' lucky' served two months before getting wounded.
50 years ago at 3.32 minute mark that is myself sitting on the edge of the bird. 1st of the 8th Cav. 1st Cav Div.
I went back to 3.32 and looked. That is really cool! Thank you for your bravery and service to our country.
Welcome home
God bless those who protect us, and fight for us :)
I turned 18 in the summer of’71.
Draft Lottery number was high enough that I wasn’t called-up.
Had a buddy, few years older, that was a gunner on a chopper. We asked John about his experience in Nam.
He said he’d rather not talk about it.
He did tell us if there was any way to avoid going … take it.
Hats off to the ones who went.
Excellente peliculas,remembered 50 years ago ,never forgot.thanks for posting. VNVeteran .
Total RESPECT TO ALL THE MEN WHO HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE VIETNAM YOU WON'T BE FORGOTTEN ✌✌🤘🤘
Thank you!
My Dad was artillery, Brother mortar and Grandfather and I infantry, all in the 82nd from WW I to Vietnam. Between us we had about every medal but my Dad never received the MOH that his commanding officers put in for him.
Love that version of Give me Shelter!!!!!! Great vid...