I am speechless on how strong he is,,, wow, that was interesting he said, facing near death, he is a true hero, he is someone to be proud of, and very humble, thank him for his service,😊😊😊
Every story has two sides. That said, I do think she did everything in her power to destroy him financially. Neither here nor there: this was all about 15 years ago, now. Obviously, I still love them both. I'm divorced and remarried, and I can testify to the viciousness often exhibited by people going through a divorce.... It's unfortunate, but that is life, isn't it?
Rambo who? This guy is the real deal! Heavy duty!!! In awe of your service, sir. Thank you to you and your brothers. Also, interviewer did an excellent job.
'NUFF SAID. I have seen many Vietnam veteran interviews and I also have a friend here in London Ontario who served in the Nam. I learned something new today...thanks for that Jerry. Your comments on dating women of a certain age was right on the money.
Found a book called "Charlie Mike" by Leonard Scott and it was about a squad of LRRP`s in Vietnam. Great book if you all care to read it and it`s second book called "The Last Mile". Scott was a LRRP and he really brought the squad to light, and the characters were awesome.
Beyond proud to have a grandfather like you. Thank you Jerry. This will be something that I will be able to show my kids and their kids and so on. History books don’t tell you everything so hearing your experiences is amazing. Thank you.
@HannahWood-pr6pm this is true, history dies teach history any more, so it's up to us to do that. We should also make a record of this and put it in our family history files, genealogy records.
Thanks for your service brave and courageous great appreciation for you and your fellow service personnel and great sacrifices that were made and endured
LRRPs were likely the best teams operating in Vietnam. They had the least formal training but far more on-the-job training and combat experience than any other teams. They ran more missions throughout the war than all others combined-typically spending 5-7 days deep behind enemy lines with little to no outside support, followed by only a few days off before repeating the cycle. It's a shame they don’t get more recognition.
He is very lucky to survive,since their was a 4 star south vietnam general embedded in the headquarters at saigon.He was bought off by the north,and informed them about every mission that came in.
I fully understand what your saying because I am a Veitnam vet 😮 and live can be very difficult and short so live your life to the fullest..never look back because you can't change anything...you only have power of the future ❤
I think you would make an excellent guest on the RUclips channel called, The Reconnaissance Cast. They frequently interview MACV-SOG and Vietnam era Rangers. No offense intended to this interviewer, he did a fine job, but I would really enjoy hearing your story through the lense of an interviewer who is absolutely immersed in the stories of Vietnam era Rangers, Green Berets, Seals, MACV-SOG, and Marine Corps Force Recon. It seems like you would be the perfect guest for The Reconnaissance Cast.
Jerry takes on a self-effacing presence in his interview but I can tell his missions in the jungle had a lot of ‘hell on earth’ flavor to them. Sorry that his marriage ended in such a crash and burn. His life message was full of wisdom and his comments regarding the future of our country & its leadership was wise as well. Glad that he made it home safely but still scarred. Nice to see his family added their positive comments.
Excellent documentary. First off, 6 year Viet-era vet, all non-combat mostly stateside, but the stories I heard were shocking, as in the grunts did the bleeding, and the Officers gave themselves the medals of what their troops earned??? Is that true? Or from the Iraqi-Afghan years, line units not fully supplied while HQ units getting all the good weapons.
It is true that many got medals never earned and many also never wanted medals deeply earned...it's the nature of combat, of man, etc. I know this for a fact ('66-'67)!
@RJ-nh9hw lol to die for politicians that lied us into that war., 2 million info Chinese died Because they refused to allow foreign armies occupy their country Would you fight against a foreign army occupying your country?
@RJ-nh9hw the typical drafted grunt did not support that war According to the Pentagon 30%hrtoin use in some units 1000 officers and NCOs fragged Less than 2% supported tcatear enough to volunteer for a 2nd tour You can't win a war with those kind of numbers
Dare anyone ask the most important and relevant question concerning this video? What was this guy as an American doing in a Vietnamese jungle in the first place? It certainly had nothing to do with American freedom, security and safety, or even "serving your country". If guys like him avoided the utter nonsense of Vietnam....like I did....we wouldn't be talking about that disaster 50 years later. This video is simply for people who get off on war stories and don't care about the big picture.
Read the many stories of the Rock Apes in the Jungles of Vietnam. Apes or, more precisely, minor versions of Big Foot, throwing rocks at the men. They went into uninhabited parts of the jungle.
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This is my father! Very proud and thankful for his service.
I am speechless on how strong he is,,, wow, that was interesting he said, facing near death, he is a true hero, he is someone to be proud of, and very humble, thank him for his service,😊😊😊
Was it your mother who stole all his money?
Every story has two sides. That said, I do think she did everything in her power to destroy him financially. Neither here nor there: this was all about 15 years ago, now. Obviously, I still love them both. I'm divorced and remarried, and I can testify to the viciousness often exhibited by people going through a divorce.... It's unfortunate, but that is life, isn't it?
@Vasahond I am also divorced. It jaded me. At 47 years old now, I will remain single lol
What Ranger Company was he apart of?
Welcome home brother, you served with honor, I salute you...72 yo Navy Veteran
Rambo who? This guy is the real deal! Heavy duty!!!
In awe of your service, sir. Thank you to you and your brothers.
Also, interviewer did an excellent job.
What a Great interview, Thank you for your service 💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Welcome home we’re glad you made it back.
you can see in his eyes part of him is still there , that kinda experience lives with you for all your days
My dad had nightmares that woke ME up from his time as a Fighter/Bomber Pilot in the South Pacific.
I feel for ALL combat Vets!
'NUFF SAID. I have seen many Vietnam veteran interviews and I also have a friend here in London Ontario who served in the Nam. I learned something new today...thanks for that Jerry. Your comments on dating women of a certain age was right on the money.
Found a book called "Charlie Mike" by Leonard Scott and it was about a squad of LRRP`s in Vietnam. Great book if you all care to read it and it`s second book called "The Last Mile". Scott was a LRRP and he really brought the squad to light, and the characters were awesome.
Thank you for documenting all this important history, and the personal stories of those who took part.
Thank you for your service
Beyond proud to have a grandfather like you. Thank you Jerry. This will be something that I will be able to show my kids and their kids and so on. History books don’t tell you everything so hearing your experiences is amazing. Thank you.
@HannahWood-pr6pm this is true, history dies teach history any more, so it's up to us to do that. We should also make a record of this and put it in our family history files, genealogy records.
Thanks for your service brave and courageous great appreciation for you and your fellow service personnel and great sacrifices that were made and endured
Great interview. Love him. Thanks.
Thank you for your bravery and service, uncle Jerry!
Thank you cousin Jerry, fir your service.
Thank you for your service. Salute!!!!
When. He said "Elect the proper leaders." Spine froze when he let that out.
LRRPs were likely the best teams operating in Vietnam. They had the least formal training but far more on-the-job training and combat experience than any other teams. They ran more missions throughout the war than all others combined-typically spending 5-7 days deep behind enemy lines with little to no outside support, followed by only a few days off before repeating the cycle. It's a shame they don’t get more recognition.
Just subscribed, looking forward to listening to the rest of the interviews after this one.
Very good interview.
Thanks
Thanks for subscribing!
I just subscribed, too!
He is very lucky to survive,since their was a 4 star south vietnam general embedded in the headquarters at saigon.He was bought off by the north,and informed them about every mission that came in.
@35:36 and @51:25 , are interesting reflections to hear. Thanks for your willingness to share your journey
Honorable and genuine man, thank you for your service, much respect.
Thank you for your service, sir!
I had to look up what Donut Dollies were, though, as I’ve never heard of them. I’m glad there was such a service.
Please support this channel, it deserves it!!!!!!!!!
Subscribed looking forward to more interviews. Hope to hear from some WW-2 veterans as well. Thank you sir, for your service!
I love this interviewer! The ranger guy is a badass.
Respect Sir🇺🇸
Great interview! Thank you for your service!
I fully understand what your saying because I am a Veitnam vet 😮 and live can be very difficult and short so live your life to the fullest..never look back because you can't change anything...you only have power of the future ❤
Worked with a guy who'd lost his leg while serving on a river Gunboat who told me,"as soon as we got ahold of an AK we ditched the 16s!"
Thank you for your service. God Bless!
I think you would make an excellent guest on the RUclips channel called, The Reconnaissance Cast. They frequently interview MACV-SOG and Vietnam era Rangers.
No offense intended to this interviewer, he did a fine job, but I would really enjoy hearing your story through the lense of an interviewer who is absolutely immersed in the stories of Vietnam era Rangers, Green Berets, Seals, MACV-SOG, and Marine Corps Force Recon.
It seems like you would be the perfect guest for The Reconnaissance Cast.
Jerry takes on a self-effacing presence in his interview but I can tell his missions in the jungle had a lot of ‘hell on earth’ flavor to them. Sorry that his marriage ended in such a crash and burn. His life message was full of wisdom and his comments regarding the future of our country & its leadership was wise as well. Glad that he made it home safely but still scarred. Nice to see his family added their positive comments.
Thankyou for Sharing ARNF
Thank you great listen.
The north vietnamese had hunter killer groups with dogs that would guard and watch most fields where a chopper could land.
Phoc vihn was where my brother was in 69 and 70.
Real men. 👏👏👏
Excellent documentary. First off, 6 year Viet-era vet, all non-combat mostly stateside, but the stories I heard were shocking, as in the grunts did the bleeding, and the Officers gave themselves the medals of what their troops earned??? Is that true? Or from the Iraqi-Afghan years, line units not fully supplied while HQ units getting all the good weapons.
Great human being, A Man’s Man !
It is true that many got medals never earned and many also never wanted medals deeply earned...it's the nature of combat, of man, etc. I know this for a fact ('66-'67)!
🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲 Lost my first Love in 1968..... Ambushed.....
Welcome home !
Vietnam Veterans were badass regardless of their M.O.S
Just to deal with the suck of in country
real hero
I I would've asked about any paranormal experiences...
gee wizz, that bullshitt hassle at the end for the pictures
Johnny Cash
U can def see Johnny
Ask him when he realized that war was unwinnable and unnecessary,?
I did RVN '66-'67, 1st Mar Div 0311, about Dec. '66, I came to that conclusion, went back to the world Aug. '67.
Why, do you think it was his idea to start the war?
Your comment suggests a hidden "slur" in so many ways for those who raised a right hand, taking an oath to die for one's country!
@RJ-nh9hw lol to die for politicians that lied us into that war., 2 million info Chinese died
Because they refused to allow foreign armies occupy their country
Would you fight against a foreign army occupying your country?
@RJ-nh9hw the typical drafted grunt did not support that war
According to the Pentagon
30%hrtoin use in some units
1000 officers and NCOs fragged
Less than 2% supported tcatear enough to volunteer for a 2nd tour
You can't win a war with those kind of numbers
Dare anyone ask the most important and relevant question concerning this video? What was this guy as an American doing in a Vietnamese jungle in the first place? It certainly had nothing to do with American freedom, security and safety, or even "serving your country".
If guys like him avoided the utter nonsense of Vietnam....like I did....we wouldn't be talking about that disaster 50 years later.
This video is simply for people who get off on war stories and don't care about the big picture.
he looks a lot like "richard marcinko" the famous navy seal chief. its uncanny! thank you sir for your sacrifice and service! rangers lead the way!
Chimpanzees? In Vietnam? I think you may be embellishing.
Read the many stories of the Rock Apes in the Jungles of Vietnam. Apes or, more precisely, minor versions of Big Foot, throwing rocks at the men. They went into uninhabited parts of the jungle.
You don’t believe there are chimps in the jungles of South East Asia?
@@tywoodruff2218 maybe they escaped from a research lab.
@@wadedavies3924 lmao
There was some kind of ape over there, alot seen, rock apes some called them.