VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Brian "Doc" Bartlett, Combat Medic Vietnam 198th Inf. Brigade, Americal

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  • @VoicesofHistory
    @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +29

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  • @Tmanscar
    @Tmanscar 8 месяцев назад +57

    After 53 years “Doc” still has the 1000 yard stare. Thank you for your service Doc!

    • @jaysandstrom1359
      @jaysandstrom1359 5 месяцев назад +3

      Oh but the picture of Doc and Larry at the end is worth millions. Doc looks “pleased” and relieved! Amen

  • @Mark7limited
    @Mark7limited 8 месяцев назад +38

    May God grant this amazing man peace, as well as all vets who deserve our undying gratitude

  • @charlesmiddleton3247
    @charlesmiddleton3247 8 месяцев назад +26

    For those who have served and bear the scars of battle and all it entails in its horror... may you know your sacrifices and pain which you bear, have made those who never made it home remembered in dignity, respect and cared about. May their memories of those who loved and knew them stay in their hearts. Thank you "Doc" for still being here and for all you did for those you cared for. Welcome home!! Thank you, VOH for this interview of a great man! Namaste. From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.

  • @MS-wc3oz
    @MS-wc3oz 10 месяцев назад +52

    This poor man. “Thank you” isn’t enough. I hope you find peace.

  • @mikezimmerman2786
    @mikezimmerman2786 9 месяцев назад +28

    Prayed for Doc Bartlett today for him to find inner peace God bless him for his service to our country.

  • @234dannyboy
    @234dannyboy 8 месяцев назад +9

    Salute Sir. One of the most moving accounts of war I've ever heard.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 месяцев назад +1

      I agree. Doc wanted to tell me his story before he dies. I thank God he and I share three days together last October.

  • @oldveteran7992
    @oldveteran7992 8 месяцев назад +15

    Thank you for your service Doc. You did incredible interview and recalling your Vietnam tour history. Thank you "Doc" for all you did for those who were wounded and you cared for. Welcome home.

  • @madbrad7274
    @madbrad7274 11 месяцев назад +102

    I hope the rest of his life is peaceful and he enjoys the pride he deserves

  • @mikesantino9611
    @mikesantino9611 11 месяцев назад +40

    I know Doc personally. He is a outstanding man. It's a honor to know him. Take care my friend.

  • @lannyfaulkner6697
    @lannyfaulkner6697 11 месяцев назад +56

    I was at Cam Ranh Bay the same time Doc was serving. It is amazing to me that we Air Force guys were in barracks every night with hot meals every day and a shower whenever we wanted. We needed to get supplies to these men, and I am honored to have served them, but their level of sacrifice and suffering makes me feel like I was a tourist. Thank God for such brave men.

  • @franslombard3553
    @franslombard3553 8 месяцев назад +11

    I was a Ops medic in the Angolan / South African war. I know a lot of things you talked about. Respect and I salute you. They do not know what medics go through !

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 месяцев назад +3

      Would you be willing to do a Zoom interview regarding your service in the South African war? Please let me know. Here is my email address. Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @paulineverriere8054
      @paulineverriere8054 8 месяцев назад

      ❤❤

  • @AndyReiser
    @AndyReiser 11 месяцев назад +78

    This is the best Vietnam vet interview I have ever seen. Period! Thanks for your service, Doc!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +12

      Many thanks Andy. I feel the same way. I just finished watching it again. It was an honor to meet and have Doc entrust me with his story. Now many will be touched and helped throughout the world.

  • @upstart3782
    @upstart3782 8 месяцев назад +8

    As hes talking you can see in his eyes hes living those memories very vividly.
    Almost lost in his trauma.
    Greetings from the UK.

  • @jaymorgan4475
    @jaymorgan4475 8 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you Brian, God bless you. I hope you find peace.

  • @soxbearshwks8988
    @soxbearshwks8988 6 дней назад +2

    we were so grateful for our Corpsman, they would put themselves in harms way to save a Marine.
    3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

  • @nes123ification
    @nes123ification 11 месяцев назад +74

    What an incredible interview. To think Doc Bartlett only went through 10 weeks of training to prepare as a Medic in Vietnam is mind boggling. Not only did he see such death & destruction during his tour, he also has a very sad family story as well. I thank this man & will pray for him. Sending blessings from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +14

      Many thanks from Australia. I will share your comment with Doc. If you want to post a letter to him please go to my website and request my mailing address. He would be thrilled to hear from you from far away. God bless you!!

    • @Geno2846
      @Geno2846 11 месяцев назад +11

      This shook me to the core! Only medics truly understand the pain of being around bunches of soldiers dead and dying right in front of your eyes!
      My dad was a Medic in WW 11. My mother said he he was a totally changed man. He had terrible nightmares in the night and I could hear him scream bloody screams. He was very bitter about the way that the war was run by those who had never experienced war.
      Then when I took him to the VA in 1974 they asked him what his net worth was and he came unglued and told them that nobody asked him what his income was when he was drafted and by golly they didn’t need to know what he was worth now! Because they were going to make him pay for his cancer removal if he prospered.

    • @steveowens913
      @steveowens913 11 месяцев назад +6

      I'm really lucky. I have 3 friends who did that same job in Vietnam. It hit me one day, exactly what all 3 have in common! Just totally cool and calm about any and every thing. We had a boss who had the personality of Darth Vader, and while I was seriously ready to almost commit murder at times, this ex medic wasn't even fazed by the guy! Great guys to this day!

    • @enriqueramirez8807
      @enriqueramirez8807 10 месяцев назад

      😅😅😊

    • @ticket2space
      @ticket2space 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@Geno2846absolutely incredible. And he's totally right. I've never been incredibly outspoken about mistreatment of veterans, not because I don't think we need to take care of them just because I think it's something most people already know. But your pops is right man. They didn't care how much he made or where he lived or what kind of insurance he had. They told him to go fight and he did. He held up his end of they deal. Why can't the gov do the same? If it was the other way around they'd have their hands in his checks or foot at his door. But it's not an issue cause they're the ones doing the screwing.

  • @benjamindion7221
    @benjamindion7221 10 месяцев назад +13

    At moments his stare, you can see him thinking and reliving these events .

  • @Americal1970
    @Americal1970 11 месяцев назад +106

    I am 74 and living in my 1993 F-250 by choice 100% Service Connected. I have, am, going, been, through the same feeling's. I thought I was going insane, it was PTSD. I have been going to the combat Veterans group since 1997. I think it saved my life. AMERICAL

    • @indycharlie
      @indycharlie 10 месяцев назад +5

      Hang tough brother .. doc Gubs 25th ID

    • @emojiking8580
      @emojiking8580 10 месяцев назад +4

      ✌️🫡

    • @doodahman2995
      @doodahman2995 10 месяцев назад +6

      Welcome Home.

    • @kevinjohnson-lf3kj
      @kevinjohnson-lf3kj 10 месяцев назад +9

      You are receiving at least 3500.00 VA Compensation A month...That is for your daily existence n survival...You are also Non Payment Medical care ..including Dental Care..at no charge ..For the Rest of your Life..Please Thank any DAV..VFW..American Legion member for these earned benefits. If it wasn't for those 3 Veteran Service Organizations ..we would all be at 10 %...We lobby congress every year to make sure ..YOU n every other Service Connected Veterans recieve these earned Benefits...Please Dont EVER take these benefits you receive for Granted. And a sode note..please let our Great Taxpayers of our Country know how thankful you are for these earned benefits. Good Luck.

    • @Americal-v6r
      @Americal-v6r 10 месяцев назад +1

      One day at a time 🙏🇺🇸. Dang right I care,that's my brother over there.196thLIB,A/3/21,09/70- wia 02/71. LZ Center I corps.11Bravo. peace brother 🙏Americal

  • @carolecarr5210
    @carolecarr5210 11 месяцев назад +29

    WW2 Vets are called, " the Greatest Generation", appropriate", but, Doc Bartlett represents a pretty Great generation also. Thank you for this phenominal video.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +7

      This video took a lot of courage on behalf of Doc. I am glad he was able to share his story with me last month at my home.

    • @doodahman2995
      @doodahman2995 10 месяцев назад +1

      Damn Right.

    • @danieljones7314
      @danieljones7314 8 месяцев назад +1

      Doc's story took me down memory lane. I remember all the names and places because I was on wounded on Stinson..The Truth will set you Free.@@VoicesofHistory

  • @SeanDeacon-j7w
    @SeanDeacon-j7w 10 месяцев назад +22

    I've watched many of these stories, this is the saddest one ever. My heart hurts for this Man. Thank you Doc.

  • @luisnunes3758
    @luisnunes3758 11 дней назад +2

    Thank you for asking the questions you asked ! Thank you Doc for your service! SrA S. Nunes- Lackland Texas.

  • @TomKelley-e2z
    @TomKelley-e2z 11 месяцев назад +34

    I just lost 2 friends that were in Vietnam and now I better understand their issues. This great man's eyes tell me the story more than I ever understood. What a GREAT AMERICAN!!! God bless you Sir!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      The eyes are the windows to the soul. Doc's story is touching many lives across the world.

    • @danieljones7314
      @danieljones7314 8 месяцев назад

      The Doc's story touched my soul, everything he said is true, I know....because I was there.@@VoicesofHistory

  • @richwhite4331
    @richwhite4331 9 месяцев назад +8

    GOD Bless You Doc, You paid a heavy price for your service and THANK YOU for allowing us to hear your story. I was a Grunt in the Americal 196th 3rd of the 21st 3rd herd 1968/69 That brought back lots of memories!! To ALL My Brothers who served in Nam......THANKS for your Service!!!

  • @caisson71
    @caisson71 10 месяцев назад +15

    The most frightening voice on the battlefield is the loud yell .....MEDIC!!!!!. These guys, DOCs, were very respected and treasured in Nam. They were so trusted that they could have done open heart surgery with 100% support and trust on the battlefield.

  • @jeffcrossley4757
    @jeffcrossley4757 10 месяцев назад +20

    As a 18 yr kid that deployed to fallujah and abu ghraib Iraq in 03 and 04 and deal w my issues i cant imagine the things he's seen and done. Guys like this give their entire lives for freedom sake.. bless him and this channel. Incredible interview. ❤❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  10 месяцев назад +4

      Jeff, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Yes this interview was tremendously powerful and moving. One of my best in 21 years of doing this. So raw, real and honest. Thank you for your service. Keep an eye out for my Iraq film coming out soon. God bless you!!

    • @paulineverriere8054
      @paulineverriere8054 8 месяцев назад +1

      ❤❤

    • @GATOR_MCLUSKY
      @GATOR_MCLUSKY 7 месяцев назад +1

      i cant explain to people what happened there and looking back how hell we all made it the first few years ill never know bunch of kids

  • @Rick-rw6xb
    @Rick-rw6xb 10 месяцев назад +15

    Thank you, Doc Bartlett, for your service to so many who needed you. You are a good man! God bless you!

  • @marvinsannes9397
    @marvinsannes9397 11 месяцев назад +55

    Ken Wolf, I grew up with in Mt. Angel, Oregon - 1,800 pop. farming town. Drafted in 65 and said he would NOT carry a gun, made him a medic and shipped to Da Nang. They were running out of a village that was being shelled with mortars, he heard a scream of "m-----f------" and knew it was a soldier. Two black guys dove into a 15' well without the rope to avoid the shelling. Kenny ran back 50' and thru the rope down the well and took off. Guy's got out, got to the copter and told the story when they got back. "Stars and Stripes" needed a story and wrote up a much more detailed account of Ken's heroism. He got the "Medal of Honor", I think. He told us it was a slow week for awards. Told us 20 yrs later he was no hero, scared and running as fast as he could go. They had to run, under fire, a long long way to get to the copter, one of the Black guys took shrapnel in a leg. Ken died of Alcohol Addiction at about 51. Good guy, saved those two brothers from becoming captives or shot. Kenny Wolf's buried in Molalla, Oregon

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +3

      Marvin I would be interested in trying to tell Ken's story. Do you know how to contact anybody who served with him, or his family? Please let me know. Thank you. EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @Americal1970
      @Americal1970 11 месяцев назад +6

      Whoa..! I was in the same unit 1/52, 198 th but a different company. 1970-71. 11 Bravo

    • @cwsfan2930
      @cwsfan2930 11 месяцев назад +2

      "I think," means that you don't know. No record of "Ken Wolf" receiving the MOH. Moreover, the action that you described would most likely merit that award

    • @cwsfan2930
      @cwsfan2930 11 месяцев назад +1

      CORRECTION: most likely would NOT warrant thr MOH.

  • @SB-hg5sq
    @SB-hg5sq 11 месяцев назад +72

    What an amazing man, had tears in my eyes at the end of that! I cant comprehend what he has gone through and how that chaged his life. I love the chance the vets get to say how proud they are of their service, that would never have been the case a few years ago. Thank you for giving them the chance to be heard.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +7

      I appreciate your comment. Thank you very much. Please feel free to share this video. God bless you!!

    • @robertafierro5592
      @robertafierro5592 11 месяцев назад +3

      As we get older we realize how afraid we really were. I'm not a Veteran, I've been through other stuff. In no way am I comparing myself to these heroes at all. But that phrase, I figured I'd do my time and get outta there, I had no idea how bad it was..that's the story of my life. Like I said, I've been through other stuff.

    • @mikef3726
      @mikef3726 10 месяцев назад +2

      Me too😢. He gave his life for our country..literally..his life.

  • @robertgraf8673
    @robertgraf8673 10 месяцев назад +6

    I was in Vietnam, we did daily morning road mine sweeps and i was the demo man and our squad carried our own medic . We would at times be assigned to accompany combat missions and not to bore you with stories but just want to say-there is no soldier I admire and respect more than a COMBAT MEDIC!!!! I think Doc Bartlett just explained why! Thanks Doc!!!

  • @MarcLaroche-yc4zz
    @MarcLaroche-yc4zz 10 месяцев назад +9

    Thank you Mr. Bartlett. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview, for your service, for what you did for so many people in Vietnam. I wish you peace, serenity, happiness.

  • @crusader4273
    @crusader4273 11 месяцев назад +21

    Your Bravery is unmeasured Doc Bartlett.
    Thank you for your service 🇺🇲🏁

  • @C.M.R.Artifacts-qu1ey
    @C.M.R.Artifacts-qu1ey 9 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you Sir from the bottom of my heart and Soul for your service!! May God Bless you and Shine his everlasting love upon you forever.

  • @ugo8015
    @ugo8015 10 месяцев назад +8

    I am so touched by Mr. Bartlett’s interview. Glad that the VA is caring for him, financially and medically. That’s the least this country owes him. a mighty good human being.

    • @garypiont6114
      @garypiont6114 3 месяца назад

      The VA does more harm than good

  • @danieljames2437
    @danieljames2437 11 месяцев назад +7

    Doc you have my love and respect.

  • @dawoiks63
    @dawoiks63 11 месяцев назад +28

    I have watched many of you videos Mr. Cappetto. I watch them after work. I work nights. This interview is probably one of the most powerful I have watched! I work for a nationwide auto parts company. We give veterans a discount on there purchase. We also have a reserved parking spot for them and we also have the American flag hanging in our storefront window. I always thank them for there service. I think about your interviews when I thank them. God bless you and our Service Men and Women. God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇲

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      Many thanks for your kind words and for your honoring Veterans in your area at work. God bless you!!

    • @scottankers6690
      @scottankers6690 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, this one was one of the more intense interviews.

    • @carolecarr5210
      @carolecarr5210 11 месяцев назад +1

      Your note gave me cold chills. Those men deserve that kind of respect.

  • @jillchandler8532
    @jillchandler8532 11 месяцев назад +22

    This left me in tears. I can't imagine what this poor man has gone through his entire life. I just have no words except, Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      Jill, I sat there with him through three interviews this week. Tears accompanied me all along our journey together. Thanks for watching and sharing.

    • @jillchandler8532
      @jillchandler8532 11 месяцев назад

      I corresponded with you briefly about a year ago regarding my HUGE collection of written interviews of mostly WWII airmen. I will email you again this weekend. I want to send this man a letter of Thanks.
      @@VoicesofHistory

    • @Jake-u2o
      @Jake-u2o 11 месяцев назад +2

      I`m 69 and have no words either other than "tears" when he salute`s :(

  • @garyhammond2213
    @garyhammond2213 11 месяцев назад +9

    My God bless you Doc.

  • @225rip
    @225rip 9 месяцев назад +5

    No emotions…this guy is numb. Thank you for your service. I can’t imagine what he has seen. The best interview I have ever seen.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for watching and giving a damn.

  • @mikeprimm4077
    @mikeprimm4077 8 месяцев назад +3

    thank you sir. welcome home.i hope you find the peace you earned and deserve.

  • @darrenwelsman2851
    @darrenwelsman2851 11 месяцев назад +8

    Speechless....I want so much to hug this man.. God has a very special place for you brother.

  • @ironeagle2k13
    @ironeagle2k13 11 месяцев назад +12

    Doc thank you so much for your sacrifices. I was a combat medic in the 80’s and 90’s and so much of what you said resonated inside me made me remember all those times I was put into that chaos and fog of war that only a medic would understand like sleeping in blood dried uniforms or just seeing violence in such a way that it affects you in every way even into civilian life to this day. God bless you Doc! And I hope that somehow you’ll find love and peace in your life…🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🫡

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for your comment. Have you told your story? WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @carolecarr5210
    @carolecarr5210 11 месяцев назад +9

    This video is just beginning & already I have tears in my eyes. I was an Air Force Nurse in Japan during that horrendous war. The Medics, Corpmen, & helicopter crews were truly unbelievable. I saw & cared for the men they saved, within 24 - 48 after being hit in the field. They were heroes to a man. My greatest respect is for them. No humans were ever better.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      Such a raw, honest, sincere comment. Thank you Carole for sharing it. God bless you!!

  • @danmurphy4472
    @danmurphy4472 11 месяцев назад +13

    The man is an American Patriot.........Thank You SIR.......for everything .

  • @aj_jk1337
    @aj_jk1337 11 месяцев назад +37

    This guy is beyond hard. What an amazing interview.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you for watching and your comment. Please feel free to share.

  • @Stax-ht9md
    @Stax-ht9md 11 месяцев назад +27

    Doc, First of all, allow me to extend my gratitude for your sacrifice to this country. I'd like to thank you too for sharing some of your life with Larry and us. Yours is a very compelling and thoughtful story, which leaves so much for a person to say. I'll do that in my letter that I will be send. God bless you, Sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +6

      Chet, as always I'm very touched by your comments. Doc is such a humble man who has been through so much in 75 years. He wanted to tell me his story before he dies. I hope that won't be for a while. I was blessed to spend three days with this man. Seeing him leave yesterday was sad for me. I'm thankful we have his story recorded. We actually did two interviews. I knew that we were making history Tuesday doing this interview. It was a tremendous amount of work but well worth the effort. God bless you my friend. I look forward to sharing my address with you for that letter that you will right to Doc.

    • @Stax-ht9md
      @Stax-ht9md 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@VoicesofHistory Thank you Larry. We share the same prayer for Doc, and I thank him so much for sharing his story with us.

  • @CCGeibel
    @CCGeibel 8 месяцев назад +5

    Fantastic interview! I served in the 1st Battalion/52nd Infantry during the same time frame in 1970 as Doc Bartlett. I was an Infantryman in Company B and Doc Bartlett was in Company D. As such, we traversed the same areas and faced the same situations on a daily basis. Over the years I have transcribed upwards of 10,000 pages of radio transcripts from our Battalion and from the Americal Division. These records were recorded in the Daily Staff Journals and provide situation reports from the field. I have never met Doc Bartlett, but many of the incidents he described were familiar and described in the Journals. I couldn’t stop watching this interview. He was describing what we all saw to one degree or another. This interview should be viewed by the spouses of Vietnam combat veterans since most spouses have no idea of what we endured because we don’t discuss our time in Vietnam. Thank you for providing a very powerful interview and I salute Doc Bartlett!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 месяцев назад +2

      I'm glad you got to watch this interview. I have hundreds of stories recorded from Vietnam. This is probably one of the best. Very few stories through the eyes and ears of a combat medic. I've been contacted by others in the first of the 52nd, Brave and Delta Company. Would you be willing to share your story with me? Please consider doing so. You guys are almost the same age as the World War II Veterans were when I started interviewing them 21 years ago. There is an urgency about my work. In 20 more years who's going to tell your story? God bless you!! Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @danieljones7314
      @danieljones7314 8 месяцев назад +1

      I was with the 1/82 FA, we suporrted the 1/52 198th Lib on Lz Stinson,1970-71.The Doc's story took me back ,I know, I was there.

    • @Linda-v8d
      @Linda-v8d 4 месяца назад +2

      I wish to the Dear Lord I had seen this before my beloved husband passed away. I was just wishing that I had understood what my Vietnam veteran husband had gone through when I saw this comment. I have such guilt that I never understood and could have been a more compassionate wife. I am haunted by these thoughts daily.

  • @GordOliver-b1b
    @GordOliver-b1b 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you. Doc welcome home ❤️

  • @johnbelus7828
    @johnbelus7828 11 месяцев назад +7

    I don't care what people think of me when i say...
    I cried my eyes out.
    Welcome home Mr Bartlett. Thank you for your service to this country. You and so many more deserve the respect and honor of the sacrifices you made and hardships you endured.
    I never served but the ones who did and do are my inspiration to a country that has lost it's way.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +3

      "To a country that has lost its way," very true words my friend. Don't be ashamed, I cry too through many of the interviews I have done over the years. How can you not? It shows you're human, that you have a heart and that you care. God bless you!!

  • @thorstenwerner9465
    @thorstenwerner9465 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time ❤

  • @jaymaloney8321
    @jaymaloney8321 11 месяцев назад +9

    Larry,
    You're a gentle and brilliant interviewer.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      Jay thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Glad you found Doc's story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel.

    • @jaymaloney8321
      @jaymaloney8321 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@VoicesofHistory Larry, I was on the other end of the rescue machine. I served as an emergency room medic in Chu Lai, '68-'69. Same AO as the 198th.
      Today I believe "ER" would have been called a trauma center. Back then, however, it was a 40'x40' plywood box of a place. We had 4 saw-horse racks that we'd put the litters on when we got them off the dust-off or slick, or whatever got the wounded to us. From the mundane to the ghastliest. There needs to be a stronger and more descriptive word beyond ghastly.
      It was grinding, 12 on;12 off, 6 days a week. If things were especially busy, it was more than 12 on and it was 7-days a week.
      My year in "The Nam" pales in comparison to Doc Bartlett's suffering and service. He's still paying the price and thank you for gentle and skillful discussion with him.

  • @jackiemontogmery125
    @jackiemontogmery125 2 месяца назад +2

    I just joined your channel. Thank you so much for what you are doing to bring awareness for what soildiers, nurses, docs suffered in the Vietnam War. Grammy from Texas

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 месяца назад +1

      Good to have you with us Jackie. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy my channel. There's a catalog of all my films in the video description of every video.

  • @tjack49er
    @tjack49er 4 месяца назад +6

    I’m having a hard time holding back tears for this torn hero.
    My prayers will be with him and his fellow troops more often

  • @MichaelCerovski
    @MichaelCerovski 11 месяцев назад +14

    You have gone and done it again, sharing their secrets of the past. Hopefully, opening up will help get them closer to accepting the peace they deserve. They are all heroes. I salute you.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      My prayer for Doc - PEACE!!! Thank you for your comment.

  • @garyburns9668
    @garyburns9668 11 месяцев назад +11

    That poor guy!! I'll pray for him that God grants him peace. Gb

  • @charlesward1727
    @charlesward1727 10 месяцев назад +5

    Doc Barlett, May God bless you. I am a retired civilian paramedic and have experienced a small fraction of what you have seen, but it has impacted me greatly as well. The world needs people like you sir!

  • @billkaleta5215
    @billkaleta5215 11 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you, great interview

  • @nickigonzales5544
    @nickigonzales5544 3 месяца назад +6

    Thank you sir for sharing your story. Thank you also for advocating for peace. You’re a strong and very admirable man.

  • @Fret-x2o
    @Fret-x2o 11 месяцев назад +7

    Understand brother. Navy corpsman, Vietnam, 1967, operating room, USS SANCTUARY. Can’t thank you enough brother.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      I am looking for more medic and corpsman stories.

  • @leonkayak
    @leonkayak 11 месяцев назад +11

    Mr. Brian Bartlett, you sir, have earned your spot in heaven, I am glad you shared your story for future generations. Thank you for sharing your story, you are an inspiration.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you kindly. I agree and will share with Doc.

  • @BunsTough
    @BunsTough 10 месяцев назад +4

    This guy is a real hero. Thank you for your service. Well done! Our government needs to do more to repay these guys for what they went through for us. When they came back they were for the most part treated like shit. I remember, U.S. Army 1966-1969.

  • @Tbone1952
    @Tbone1952 11 месяцев назад +9

    I was a Navy Corpsman during Viet Nam but was sent to the carrier Midway CVA-41, I was very lucky to have not gone with the marines. I can’t imagine what this went through. God bless him.

    • @kevinjohnson-lf3kj
      @kevinjohnson-lf3kj 10 месяцев назад

      Midway Magic 41

    • @philtorres2975
      @philtorres2975 8 месяцев назад

      I worked on the Midway at Hunter's pt from 68 to early 71 as an Electrician . Served on the Hancock on active duty as an IC Electrician 65 to 68, 4 WESPAC cruises.

  • @MarciaRiser
    @MarciaRiser 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks Doc! My brother also served and was 100% PTSD disabled. A lot of what you shared reminds me of him so much. I lost him to Covid. But he was very proud that he served in the Army 1970 & 1971. God Bless

  • @scottthomas4779
    @scottthomas4779 10 месяцев назад +8

    Immediately apon seeing this man's eyes you can see the horrors he's lived through smh. I'm a little way through the interview as I write this but you can just tell he's a good man with a pure heart that's been broken so many times. I genuinely hope that he somehow finds his peace as he lives out the rest of his life. Thank you so much Doc for your service and although you boys didn't get a welcome home at the time I'm saying that now and one day when you cross the gates into heaven I know the good lord will say it as well. Much respect sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  10 месяцев назад +3

      I appreciate your comments and kind words for Doc. God bless you!!

  • @raymondgarcia9300
    @raymondgarcia9300 10 месяцев назад +4

    WOW!! What a story!! Thank you sir (“Doc” Bartlett) for your service to America. You have a great depth of soul and I consider it a honor to have witnessed your Voice of History - also thank you Larry!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  10 месяцев назад +2

      Many thanks Raymond. God bless you!!

  • @BloodBoughtMinistries1
    @BloodBoughtMinistries1 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you both, God Bless you both. America is not America without "Doc"

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  10 месяцев назад +1

      Well said. Thank you for watching. God bless you!!

  • @jeffreybishop9478
    @jeffreybishop9478 10 месяцев назад +4

    I’m feel so honored to hear your story. 🇺🇸

  • @davehenri1203
    @davehenri1203 11 месяцев назад +9

    The absolute best interview I've ever seen....Doc if you see this I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. I'm honored to have heard your story. Thanks again Doc

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад

      Great, Dave. Thank you so much. Doc's story is definitely one of the best.

  • @CallMeMrX
    @CallMeMrX 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank-you for your story and sacrifice. It is so important that these stories are told, we need to hear them.

  • @BluesBoy-ij2rb
    @BluesBoy-ij2rb 10 месяцев назад +4

    I sincerely thank you for coming forward and telling us about your experiences as a combat medic, you're an American Hero !!!!.....👌🙏👍.......................... Erik

  • @lydiarosalieanndamiano7206
    @lydiarosalieanndamiano7206 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for your service !🙏🇺🇸🎉

  • @jackiemontogmery125
    @jackiemontogmery125 2 месяца назад +1

    "Doc" Barrett, you are a Hero! Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are an articulate & intelligent man. I'm truly sorry you have suffered with PTSD for so long. My brother was in an army artillery unit in Vietnam, also my brother in law. They both came home. The infantry suffered so much, just like in all of our wars. I'm 74yrs old and finally have the courage to listen to interviews of nurses, medics & soldiers from the Vietnam War. My heart breaks for what you all dealt with during your service. God Bless you "Doc" Grammy from Texas

  • @zacGmusik
    @zacGmusik 11 месяцев назад +7

    Doc, your story brought a tear to my eye. I thank you deeply for your many sacrifices sir. What a man you are! It takes a lot to share a story of that magnitude. Such an honor to have been able to hear it. May God bless and keep you all of your days.
    And, of course, thank you Larry for your work. You truly are cementing these stories into the history books. Stories that otherwise would’ve never been passed on.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. I hope Doc will read this comment someday. It's one of the best. God bless you!!

  • @judyedwards7144
    @judyedwards7144 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you Doc for your service. ❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @died4us590
    @died4us590 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Doc, i was watching another Vietnam medic recall his service time over there, and then this video was recommended by the tube. My grandpa was a wwll medic, and about five year's before he passed away, he told me a lot of thing's that he had never told anyone, i think he just needed to get it out. I had been through some bad stuff in my life, and he was having a hard time getting better after heart surgery. I spent a lot of time with him being his grunt since i was a kid, but he had a hard time really getting close to anybody because of the war, so it wasn't until i was an adult that he and i became best friend's. I remember the day he told me that i had saved his life, and i in turn told him that he had saved mine, and that's when he started talking about the war. I pray that you find peace from telling your story, i found peace from my faith in Christ, and it filled all the darkness with light. I have cptsd, and should not be alive, but i was saved by my faith before i had it. I don't wake up in terror trying to run anymore, and the color of thing's had always been dull, but now they are so much brighter. I had an experience where i felt the fear of G-d, i changed my life completely, and then i had a dream where Christ was coming, and that really affected me. I'm nearly 53, and it took me awhile to get where i am now, i know you will have peace to, whether here, or when Christ comes. G-d bless you, from a lady in Michigan.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for your comment on this video also. Perhaps one of my most powerful interviews. Most of my stories were recorded 15 to 20 years ago. This one was recorded three months ago. Doc spent three days with me and gave me three interviews. I'm only showing the first one here. I hope to be back in Michigan this year to interview some more Veterans. I've done a lot of work in Michigan Veterans. Many of the stories are featured on this channel and my radio station. I would encourage you to sponsor one of the Michigan stories. My email address: lcappetto@icloud.com

  • @slyflyby
    @slyflyby 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you Doc,Welcomed Home
    Most powerful Veteran interview I have ever listened to EVER.
    GOD BLESS THIS MAN;may you Doc finally find peace.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my interview with Doc Bartlett. God bless you!!

  • @markdraskovics1962
    @markdraskovics1962 11 месяцев назад +3

    THANK You so very much Brian. -DOC- Bartlett for telling your story about how your life daring the Vietnam war has Affected you then and today peace ✌️🕊️

  • @joeboyd4064
    @joeboyd4064 10 месяцев назад +6

    Doc has seen the elephant in all it's gory detail! What a HERO and wouldn't be comfortable with it but a HERO he is, and deserves ALL of our prayers and thanks! A wonderful interview, thank you for the service you are providing, it is greatly appreciated and needed!!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you Joe. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you are subscribed to this channel. God bless you!!

    • @kevinjohnson-lf3kj
      @kevinjohnson-lf3kj 10 месяцев назад +1

      Old Civil War 61-65 sayin for Combat Action

  • @TPike-br2os
    @TPike-br2os 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for your service

  • @thed.z.a.4658
    @thed.z.a.4658 10 месяцев назад +3

    Im proud of you "Doc" Bartlett.

  • @bluephoenix5410
    @bluephoenix5410 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos are a testament to anyone with PTSD or trauma. It greatly helps to hear others stories especially veterans thank you for your videos

  • @deannatrendel5296
    @deannatrendel5296 11 месяцев назад +3

    God put Larry on this earth if for no other reason than to make these videos so we can never forget the ones that never came home and the ones that did❤❤❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      Deanna, thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot. As you have heard me say, this is a "labor of love." God bless you!!

  • @Phillip-hv4dw
    @Phillip-hv4dw 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for selling your soul, so to speak, in the service to this country. I don’t have faith in any supernatural beliefs but I do wish your situation could be different. You’re a good man and you’re living for the guys and ladies who never made it home. Thank you for these memories and what you went through shouldn’t be silenced but shared to hopefully keep coming generations out of the crosshairs

  • @humbleguy4726
    @humbleguy4726 11 месяцев назад +13

    I have watched many of these interviews in this excellent series but this is the one that really got to me. It left me with a heavy heart and a profound sadness, how is it even possible to comprehend what he went through? I don`t have any more words to express myself about this Hero.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I can relate to how you are feeling. This story leaves me wanting to just hug Doc and never let go.

  • @doug3973
    @doug3973 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for your service

  • @MichaelBenninger
    @MichaelBenninger 11 месяцев назад +6

    I was a medic in the 3/8th 4 infantry division 1967-69 came home 10 days short of 21.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад

      Michael I am looking for more Army Medic stories.

  • @t62monroe28
    @t62monroe28 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for your sacrifice and service! Finally these men have a voice!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and Happy New Year!! I hope you are subscribed to this channel.

  • @toddcofer6491
    @toddcofer6491 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you doc for the courage and fortitude, thank you for sharing, Deeply Touched,

  • @Gifted163
    @Gifted163 8 месяцев назад +2

    Yep. Combat medic myself, RVN 1968-69. 173rd Airborne Brigade. Still up and moving!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  8 месяцев назад +1

      Would you like to tell me your story? Please reach out to me. Thank you!! Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

  • @Robert-o6y7x
    @Robert-o6y7x 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks brian for sharing the stories. Hope it did you some good too.

  • @daledassel5658
    @daledassel5658 10 месяцев назад +2

    God bless you Doc! Retired Air Force E7 here.

  • @DragerPilot
    @DragerPilot 11 месяцев назад +3

    No number of words can convey my respect for this man. Every participant in that war has a story that needs to be heard. There are so many lessons to be learned, and so much respect to be paid.

  • @simonrivest8256
    @simonrivest8256 10 месяцев назад +1

    I am humbled by the life and wisdom of this man, and I am grateful for his time and for his words that will now live in me.

  • @regalbowman3143
    @regalbowman3143 11 месяцев назад +3

    Men who define the word honor in the harshest of harsh conditions! Thankyou for service.

  • @dallasbeus2117
    @dallasbeus2117 11 месяцев назад +4

    It just came to me how healing and beneficial it is for these Vietnam vets to tell their stories. You're not only a professional at getting these stories in videos but you're also a healer Larry Cappetto. God bless you and Doc Bartlett. Doc has one of the most interesting stories I have heard. So unassuming yet full of wisdom, steadfastness and courage. I'm always disgusted to think that Vietnam vets were pulled from the battlefield and pushed back into society with no time to unwind and heal.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +2

      Dallas, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. My work is really a ministry, helping others heal. Please feel free to share Doc's story. Thank you.

  • @geoff1520
    @geoff1520 10 месяцев назад +4

    My God that was very moving & powerful at the same time🙏
    Thanks for sharing Mr Bartlett😉

  • @harrymarshall4625
    @harrymarshall4625 11 месяцев назад +7

    Excellent interview! WOW

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад +1

      Harry, always great hearing from you. This one's going to go over the top. I knew Tuesday setting up for this interview that we were going to make history here. Doc wanted to tell me his story before he died. I'm sure there's a lot of Vietnam vets out there who feel the same way. Perhaps in time they will come around to contacting me. God bless you my friend. Share this one!!

  • @jamesgee9738
    @jamesgee9738 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you Larry. A good job in communicating with our fragile veterans.
    Thank you Doc for sharing your life
    as a Combat Medic.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you James for your comment and your continued support of my work.

  • @garypennington5128
    @garypennington5128 9 месяцев назад +2

    Very very good interview 👍

  • @stevenrisso5535
    @stevenrisso5535 11 месяцев назад +17

    I'm speaking here too much, but I look into this man's eyes and see how his Vietnam experience has affected him. I am humbled