TERRY SIMMONS, VIETNAM - 101st Airborne, 1968, 1969. Purple Heart, Bronze Star.
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This man was my childhood neighbor and father to my best friends. What a true Amercian Hero and what a Godly influence in my life. I nothing but great memories in the Simmons home and his late wife was my 5th grade teacher and my 2nd mother. I think about these two amazing people often and i am grateful for his service and his devotion to The Lord. Love you Mr. TERRY!
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God bless you Terry thank you for serving our country.
Thank you Terry.
What a wonderful person
He seems like a great man. I’m sorry he lost his wife.
For what it’s worth, I would like to join all the others commenting here to say you are a good man. You sir are an American.
I am a Vietnam vet and have seen the pain and scars of war, Terry done a good Job telling his Vietnam story. A Good decent American .
WELCOME HOME STANLEY!!!!!
I was in veitnam 68-69 also . This man just told my story better than I ever could.
I’m so grateful for your service. I was a young Vietnamese boy during the war. I had a chance to go to school with no communist propaganda. I clearly understand the freedom that I had. You hold the high and the true value of patriotism.
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Terry would like to thank everyone for watching his full, unedited interview. He understands not everyone will agree with his statements, but states that is why our freedoms are so important, so that everyone have the freedom to speak even if there are differences of opinion.
His first wife, Kaye, passed away of cancer in 2017. He still misses her very much and appreciates people mentioning her. We have his letters to her, while he was in Vietnam. She saved them all.
He suffers from PTSD and does not sleep well at night. He has triggers and we never know when they are going to pop up. Time has not helped and after so many years of not talking about Vietnam, it is in the past two decades that he has been able to talk about it as he does in this interview. He hopes it helps other veterans to talk about their experiences. He relates to some of the comments some of the veterans have posted here, and is glad some can relate to him. It is truly a brotherhood that one cannot understand unless one has lived it oneself.
He has lived a life that he hopes honors the buddies he lost in Vietnam. We have found family members of some of those that died at his side. He is still in pain over their loss. It will be with him until he passes. They were so young and no matter how much training they received, NOTHING prepared them for combat, until they were there and learned hands on.
He prays EVERY day for our veterans and enlisted and for their families.
He reads every one of your comments, so thank you for not only watching the video, but also taking the time to write your comment and for sharing this interview with others.
I have donated to Voices for History for interviews to be shared of our female veterans. But, you can donate for any veteran’s story. Each person that has served has their own story to tell. Some are similar and some are not, but it’s their own story. God bless them, God bless you, God bless our country and give our leaders, no matter the party, the wisdom to keep us safe.
PRECIOUS Angie!!! God bless you and Terry. I love you both.❤️❤️
Praise God for giving us men like Terry! Nothing but respect, appreciation, and love for this brother! Thank you Terry for standing so tall for us!!!
I’m a Vietnam veteran, and this soldier’s story is heartbreaking; I cried when he cried. I lost my best friend from high school in the fighting, and he too was with the 101st Airborne. I was a Marine at Camp Carroll (a forward gun base) during the TET Offensive. Thank you Terry for sharing your story, and God Bless you.
I could have listened to him talk for hours, wish we could have heard more of his stories. What a good man! True hero!
What a guy. You are what it means to be a veteran. I live in SC too brother. Drafted in 1964 and served with the AF from 65 till 69. Worked on the J-57 engines in the lead sled, F-100 Super Sabre. Love you brother! God bless you and your family!
I totally agree with you! I’m a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran. Thank you for your service sir!
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God Bless you, Terry. And Thank You for your service.
My father went in 67-68 . I wish he would have talked more about it but I understand why he didn't. 101st airborne, he was in signal brigade at a Mac v unit up north. Cancer took him this year and I miss him dearly.
When Carter allowed the Draft Dodgers come back from Canada, I was at Selfridge AFBase MI and we had set up to process some of them (we were 5th Army Group) and it hurt me so bad. I went and served in my combat group; 101st Airborne, while wife and child were alone stateside ... they paid a price along with me and these guys were even given job/employment help???? Every time a man ran from his call up by the draft board, the next guy on the list had to step up and take his place.
Thank you sir. No way to ever thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. 🇺🇸
My uncle had already served in WWII and Korea( like my daddy James Shields ) but stepped up to serve the 101st in Vietnam. I believe he did 3 tours, PROUDLY. I was blessed to be born until an old Southern military family. I’m so incredibly blessed. As are you sir.
This comment is in honor of ~ G. C. Fryar, Jr. who charged the beach at Normandy. And then never stopped.
Melissa Ann Shields
I was cordial invited to Vietnam as you were SIR!! I don’t know how you felt about it but I never thought I would see the age of 25. God has blessed some of us and to this day I don’t know why I was spared but thankful I did. Love you brother. By the way I won’t thank you for your service because we just went to stay alive!!! But I’m proud of you for coming back brother
I’m a Vietnam Veteran 67/68 during TET. I was on the DMZ at Camp Tien Sha a supply depot. We got mortared every day and you prayed your name wasn’t on a mortar. I know and feel what the bro vet went through. GOD Bless him !
I have so much respect for this man I don’t even have the words..... A True Hero.
Great story and I pray that everybody gets to listen and understand the last part of this interview. Terry y'all did do the right thing and thank God for men like you. Welcome Home
Was not in Vietnam but served in Japan and Clark AFB 66-68, 438 MAC . These combat vets have my deepest respect.
Thank you Joe!!
I love these stories and I remember him from that group one you did. God bless all of our brave soldiers, especially those who went through literal hell and back and weren't welcomed home like they should have been. Welcome home, God bless you all, and thank you for my freedom and for your service.
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America's best! Thank you for another superb interview. Our veterans, in my opinion, and those currently serving in our Armed Forces, have always been our best citizens, our best people, and more than anyone else, my favorite Americans. Thank you, Terry Simmons for your service and the attitude you so obviously have to this day. You are the best of the best! Andy McKane, 30 April 2022, Maunaloa, Hawaii.
I believe and have experienced as you. We young Vietnam Vets were raised by heroes. We carried on our true belief in them as in our country. As a 173 Airborne vet 67-68, I am proud to call you brother!
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True American 🇺🇸 heros and some of the bravest men on this planet. God bless you all. Thank you.
I was in the Air Force and I served in Vietnam during 1971. Hats off to the airborne for protecting us at the various air bases. I m also grateful to the Air Police who manned the guard posts on the perimeters of the bases. TY again. Eddie in NYC . 2/16/22
Great interview Terry. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you unselfishly made to prosper our American way of life. Freedom is not free. It has been paid for my brave men and women like you....patriotic, proud and standing tall and speaking up. God bless you and all of those who answered the call. From a Marine to my Army brother....SEMPER FIDELIS....Capt Ron Tucker
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That shave-tail Lieutenant that sent this gentleman out on the ambush patrol where he got hit is the type of quote unquote officer that got fragged over there in Vietnam.
What a ridiculous thing to ask of those fine young men. I didn't catch how many died on that patrol but unfortunately it sounded like the VC or the NVA that ambushed them did a pretty damn good job. Such a waste.
Another wonderful interview my very brave incredibly humble American!
I was stationed in Bien Hoa back in 1968 a week after the Tet Offensive, and Phu Bai (101st Airborne Division.from 1969 - 1970. The good Lord heard my petitions and honored them. I have no blood on my hands. Prayer works,I was a crew chief on a slick. MOS (67N20 Welcome home brother. and thanks for your service.
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From the bottom of my heart and for my family I would like to say thank you for everything you did and may God bless you and your family.
I left Vietnam in May of 1969. Praise God that I was in a safe area and never had to go through this. Welcome home brother.
W E L C O M E H O M E R O N A L D ! ! !
I was there.in Vietnam ,I was only 16 yrs old .God bless you all ,I served in 1968- 1969 ,I'm 70 years old now and I can still the days and battles , he is honest and tells the truth ,We are Americans we love this country and we're willing to defend it .
This country needs more men like Mr. Simmons. Too many Americans today take their freedoms for granted and have no idea what the true cost is. Thank you so much for sharing these videos and I will be sponsoring one. 🇺🇸🦅
Great interview. Great soldier. Freedom is not Free! 101st Airborne VN 1970-1971.
I was in Vietnam at the same time he was. I served there fro 11/68 to 11/69. I was assigned to the ll Field Force Headquarters in the 64th Engineer detachment terrain as a geologist. I had just finished my MS in Geology from the University of Alaska. I replaced a fellow who died. Wes stationed in Nha Trang along the coast. I was responsible for keeping track of all the bridges and critical locations on the corps zone. Did allot of chopper flying and taking commanders out on recons to point out ambush locations an critical areas which were used by the NVA to get salt, something in critical need by their troops along the western border. We always sat on our flack vests because the bullets always came from below. Sometimes we had gunships along side in case of AA fire to bring us down. I was amazed at the use the enemy made of the terrain. I also understood the volcanic terrain of western Vietnam. It was an amazing experience to be there, be shot at but never experienced the war like this fellow. He was really in the thick of the war. I advised their commanders on where the enemy was and where the dangers were on their combat patrols. I listen to his story and know they were the real heros of the war. It was also the luck of the drawl where you ended up in Vietnam, and also where that bullet with your name on it would find you. Thank you for your story and your bravery. I too traced the dead and as you, cried at the wall for those who did not come back.
Amazing comment, George. Thank you for your service. I know Terry will appreciate what you wrote here. God bless you!! OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com
First of all thank you for your service. I am an AF vet served in peace time. Just want to say welcome home brother.
God Bless this man. The experience he survived only to come home to a lack of support from our government and the public is very sad. Hope he has found some semblance of peace as years have gone by. Thank you for your service Terry.
Terry Simmons is a national treasure. God Bless.
I have the utmost respect and love for these brave men. I’m a proud veteran of the 1st Ranger Battalion but I am not fit to shine this man’s boots.
First of all welcome home. God bless an appreciate your service. Your a fantastic person.
God bless you Terry Simmons and Thank You for your service!
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Thank you for your service God surely has His hand upon you
Thx so much for your service and your sacrifice God Bless.🇺🇸
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I have started and restarted a comment here because it’s hard to even know what to say after the horrors you went though. I am grateful for your service. You did do the right thing. Don’t ever doubt it. You did your job, Sir, and did it well. You all should have had a heroes welcome. Much love and gratitude from my husband and I, from our family to yours. Bless you and your family.
Thank You!!
Every time they salute at the end of the interview it brings tears to my eyes. God bless you, Terry Simmons.
True American hero! What a country we would have with more guys like you Mr.Simmons.
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You could see the pain of him telling his story. He seems like a great man. I’m sorry anyone had to go through this. I appreciate his service.
God Bless you Terry and Thank You for your service. Your honesty and story is heart felt. God had a reason to watch over you, partially for this story and belief in God. You are a true hero.
Thanks for your service. You are appreciated .
I enjoy the freedoms I have today because of men like you. Thank you.
I would have listened to Mr.Simmons talk for days.. There is something very different about men of faith describing their war experiences.. Its not really something I'm willing or even able to describe, but Mr. Simmons is definitely one of them.. Thank you for your Service Sir.
Thank you for sharing bless you and your family
Thank you all Vietnam vets, it has been an honor and privilege to have loved two, and known many, be 🙌 blessed🇺🇸🌹🤍🙏🇺🇸
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Thank you, Larry, for your arduous work. The men and women that served the Vietnam conflict are truly heroic. God bless the departed and those who came home. I support our veterans 100%. Their stories through your lens are beautiful and remarkable. Thank you, Mr. Simmons, for your service and welcome home. 🙏🇺🇸❤️🙏
John, thank you for your support of our Veterans. It is greatly appreciated. I am happy to work with you to get these stories out there. God bless you my friend!!
God Bless you Terry and Thank You for being a hero , Welcome Home
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A Blessing on you and your Service. God Bless America and Her Service People.
Thank you Deborah!!
Thank you for your service! Thank you for sharing your story. I am from Anderson SC. You are a true hero.
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What a tremenous storyteller - Mr. Simmons telling of his Vietnam experience is a must listen to. Thank you Sir for your time, and thank you for your service.
Thank you Terry god bless
What an honor to listen to the honesty of Mr. Simmons testimony on his experience of fighting in the jingles of South Viet Nam.
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Thank you Terry for a true insight covering all facets of being a responsible human being and soldier. Thank you again.
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Wow what an amazing story. Truly a warrior. Thank you for your service! Thank you for sharing his story!
I'm a 73yr. old Australian who was eligible for draft at the same time.
The result of the draft was that I wasn't required.
I've regretted to this day I didn't volunteer.
Even now I think why I wasn't selected to fight in a war like that and many years later a part of me regrets it so much but a smaller part says thank God.
My heart goes out to those who did what needed to be done. Especially those who didn't come home.
You paid the supreme sacrifice so I, as a keyboard warrior can give you my most humblest respect.
LEST WE FORGET.
Thank you for your service Mr. Simons. You have created an excellent prevention.
Great guy thank you for sharing your story .
Thank you for your service, soooo much.
Thanks for your service terry....bdst wishds to you and your family....tomk fdny
Just simply want to say, thank you. God bless you.
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God Bless Mr. Simmons and his family. My dad answered the call in ‘69, and we’re proud of him and that he did his job serving this great country.
Welcome home Terry. The words you spoke came from the heart. I feel your pain and pride in America I salute your devotion to your fellow soldiers and your country. I have watched many of these videos and yours really spoke to me. I was with the USMC from 66-68 leaving just after Tet. Again, welcome home.
Thank you for your Service Sir.
God bless you sir.. and the many who too served in Vietnam Nam . Amen..worth fighting for🙂 God bless the United States of America 🇺🇸...pray for our country..God is good, and He never leaves us or forsakes us, no matter how tough life gets. Thank you both for speaking, and your Kay..
Thank you for watching my story Glenda. God bless you!!
I would like to say THANK YOU! for creating this content and recording the stories of these great people! His dignity shines through. God Bless all Vietnam veterans and everyone who’s ever served or is serving in the Armed Forces ❤️🙏🏼
This man is special a screaming eagle and a hero I was aboard the USS MIDWAY it's an honor to hear this man's story!
Thankyou for your service Terri i heard and listened to every word you said God bless you and your family
Not sure if you have a time limit but it would of been nice to here him talk a little more. Seems like he was just hitting his stride. Not all interviewees are so well spoken with such a great memory.
What a kind guy.
I first met Terry Simmons when I was working at Food Lion in Woodruff and Roebuck, SC. He was one of the nicest customers I ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Amen thank you for your service
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Terry, thank you for youre service.
Thank you for sharing youre stories. ❤️
Dear Terry Simmons, you are a truly great American and hero. Thank you for sharing your story and that of others with whom you served and lived alongside. I appreciate your bravery, commitment and great love and affection for Vietnam veterans. Thank you for opening up as you did, lifting the veil so we feel and understand the important and noble work you undertook for democracy and freedom, the cost you paid beginning as a very young man and then for the rest of your life. Your buddies with whom you served have also earned our utmost respect and praise; thank you for telling us about them 💔 We love you all!
Love this guy! He is real...I was in the A Shau when he got WIA...2/327th,101. His unit, 1/506th was trying to reinforce the battle, but it took forever. But he made it when his whole battalion was delayed! I wonder what unit, of the 101st,what company he was dumped into.?
The 3/187,101 was the force on Hamburger Hill at first!
What the heck is that figure on his helmet band! Classic....!
God bless you Terry.thank you for your service.🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thanks for your service.
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I've listened to quite a few of various Vietnam interviews. The one's that strike me the most are those involving the front lines where the deprivations of warfare are the most stark ... that's where the sacrifice was at its greatest ... and the most respect is due.
God bless you Terry, thank you for your service
Thank you so much terry. I love you John Martinez Sr Los Angeles CA. Your a beautiful brave man thank God for putting men like you in this world
Thank you for sharing your experience and keeping us free.
What a great guy. Appreciate greatly what you did (Swindon UK)
God bless you and welcome home!
You are both an inspiration to me 👍
I'm a vet myself and through the years I've come to know a lot of nam vets and to all those who served in nam with all my heart I thank you
God bless you, Terry! Thank you for your service! I honor you and your service.❤🙏
Terry nothing but respect to you and God bless.My brother John carried an M60 in Vietnam.His friend Phil a left gunner on a chopper came home about the same time.I a 13 yr old boy was shown a stack of Polaroid photos Phil had of just terrible carnage.I guess he thought I could handle it.My hats off to you boys.Much respect!
Just listening to his story, I feel traumatized. Well done Terry and all the guys that never got to tell their story.
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Wow awesome interview! Thanks to you both.
Well said Terry !!!
Thank you for your Service and Welcome Home.
This man is a hero, sending love and gratitude to the fighting men of the USA, from South Africa.
Thank you Mr. Simmons. You are a man.
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What a beautiful man. I wish everyone would watch this interview
thank you sir .