Wounded 7 times and served in probably some of the toughest missions in Vietnam as a Green Beret. The fact that he came out alive was a miracle by itself.
What would be so humble in claiming only Americans in VN would have seen the most combat in the history of the world? How would that be respectful, let alone humble, vis-a-vis the Vietnamese forces? How would that be anything but dishonouring towards the tunnellers and people fighting in the trenches in WW1? This man is showing off which is even more sad when you try to grasp the level of permanent destruction and annihilation he must have caused in order to obtain that many decorations. Selling out your integrity is already bad enough. Doing so in order to look like a christmas tree is just absurd...
There were no heroes in that war. And that’s not me shitting on veterans. Vietnam Veterans will tell you themselves they’re not heroes. Almost no veteran thinks of themself as hero.
You can see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice. All the men he served with, and the humility behind the medals. David Christian thank you for your service and sacrifice for this country. Welcome home.
Incredible to watch. You can see that his mind is racing in the few short phrases he speaks. We can only imagine the film that plays in his mind as he gazes at each medal.
I wish more people near me loved the USA too. Great shame. The USA is represented by people like this captain here, not by our politicians, good or bad.
He’s very cool and collect because he had had a long time to reflect at this point, he enlisted as a private in the infantry at 17 and was the most awarded soldier of the war and a green beret captain two years later
I could listen to this heros wisdom for hours, hearing all of his stories and what made him become the man is today. I hope him and his son are doing well
Just humbling to hear this gentleman speak truly appreciative I came across this video as the son of a Canadian USMC Vietnam Vet who served two tours in Vietnam thank you sir for posting this you honour that generation all those lads who went over and served you have my utmost respect and gratitude.
My husband and I have never served on the lines, but we have quietly served to support this man and ALL of our veterans. Everyday I pray for their mental health and their family’s ability to persevere through unimaginable horror. I have never felt unprotected and reveired in their, or my husband’s presence. I am placed on a pedestal I neither deserve nor am entitled to...yet, here am I.
@@tomza649 They always do disgusting things in all wars. But only the veterans of Vietnam were treated like criminals for having done what they had to do. And they didn't go there for money, like the professional soldiers do now.
Deluxe Clavier Liberal heroes JFK and LBJ started and escalated the war. Boys like him were forced to go halfway around the world just to be spit upon by scumbags like you
I’m a two tour Vietnam vet 67-68 and I never thought about how many hours or days l spent in direct danger of being killed. It made me realize how fricken lucky I am to be alive Thanks
....his presence gives him a natural respect to listen and understand his story. I watched all of his 3 videos without any intention to do so before coming here... Thats whats being real do to others people.
...and to think John Kerry has three Purple Hearts for the same injury during a PT patrol. One for every knick he got from shrapnel of a bullet. Others have only get one for multiple injuries during the same battle.
A courageous man who went to war for his country. Served with pride honour and distinction. Truly an amazing war hero. Treated with disgust for doing what his country asked of him by those who risked nothing, gave nothing and were blinded by hatred for the country that gave them opportunity, freedom and a better life than most countries in the world. I salute you sir! There are many people like myself who are so grateful for your service. We are not whining over indulged, loud adult babies. Just ordinary people who recognize what our veterans have done for the country. I am so grateful to you and every member of the military who serve in the armed forces. No words seem big enough to thank you. Just walk with your shoulders high and head up!
I admire my grandpa's medals he received. He slowly gathered items from war from other marines and had them put in a glass case and a M1A. Later on he received medals after the war for saving his buddies in a jeep that got hit and blew everyone outta the jeep into rice field's left unconscious. Later on he committed suicide in april 2011.
@@strokes Oh get real. "We all deal with pain." Stop trying to sound philosophical and ahead of the curve. Yeah everyone deals with life's ups and downs and some people take it harder than others and go through severe depression and some truly do live hellish lives in the World without having to be thrown in the shit but do you know what it's like to Serve in a Combat Unit thinking you are doing the Right thing? But then realize the war is too fucked up and now you are killing people just to survive due to your naivete? Then your buddies you are with just trying to make it home get mowed over? Only to feel the guilt of them dying and you living? They have kids and you don't so why do you get to live? Then you come home and a bunch of little kids with no balls bash you and your brother in arms on some pussy ass website? This guy didn't have to deal with online bullshit and Social Media but he came home with the Guilt and lived with something you couldn't fathom and finally came to terms and is as close to being at Peace as he ever will be? Stop it.
@@strokes In some cases you may be but not here. You have no idea what it's like to be a tortured soul to this extent until you live every day thinking about every variable of "what could've.. should've" and you have blood on your hands.
Thank you Sir , for all your sacrifice keeping millions safe as well as securing our freedoms rights and liberties. You sir are the true definition of a Hero! May your grand sons and daughters pass your legacy from generation to generation ... God speed
If you ever wanted to see an honorable man or the meaning of humble, it's this clip! He has a jacket scattered with medals. The latter even being awarded to him by Vietnam itself! Yet he doens't talk about 'winning' them or mentions himself even once. All about the team, all about the respect of his fellow soldiers. You can see the pain kick in around 2:41. It's silent... he pauses, takes it all in again, then he says let me have some coffee. The mental strength, gone through war and still be so eloquent and serene. Respect! a true hero
Amazing man,,I wish I could thank him for his outstanding service in person,,,,He's a hero in my book,,and everyone that fought for our country,,,So many judge badly,,but stick there ass in a strange place far from home and there loved ones and see how there opinion is then,,,THANK YOU SIR ,YOUR THE MAN!!!!!
You can see he is in a great deal of pain, for the way he has been treated by his own countrymen, after being blamed for the war, when he was just a warrior.
Interviews like this bring tears to my eyes and an ache in my heart. Having graduated in 1969 I had many friends and classmates suffer from this madness.
@MeadhbhNi what interests me is all the nationalities he listed... Italian, Irish, Mexican, Polish... Rome really hasn't changed its tactic of using foreign soldiers to fight its battles. Most Americans don't realise that their country is Rome's military wing. By Rome I mean the vatican. The city of London, Vatican city and district of columbia... all connected.
Mine too. He judged people by their character, He said to me: "race means nothing.. a punk is a punk.. black white red or yellow... a punk is a punk." That was wisdom from Bob Belton, my father.
Are you 'avin a laugh? Is he 'avin a laugh? You’re a moron. They were Americans of different descents. There’s a reason they call America the melting pot. But we are the better equivalent militarily of Rome
As an Australian that has viewed many Medal of Honor recipients interviews. They all wear it for their mates that didn't make it. All of them! Cheers to our mates.
What an amazing warrior, I salute you sir 🇺🇸. You can see the reflection in the tone of his voice and the way he looks at his uniform. In some ways this man never left Vietnam. God bless you sir.
This man is a real life hero and to think of the hell these guys went through when they came home is sickening! So many of the stories they have to tell will make you ball your eyes out!
The first time I ever heard of him was in a 13 hour Canadian documentary titled "Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War". Although it was done in the mid to late 70's, Christian is in it. If you have not seen it, it is an excellent documentary. Thanks David Christian for your service, and thanks David Hoffman for posting this.
to the kids of today who want war so dam bad sit down and talk to a vet. life and war are not a video game. i salute you and thank you for your time served.
This guy looks like an accountant, very mild mannered. Yet, in battle, he became a force of one, constantly disregarding his safety, taking on enemy positions single handed and always looking out for his men. Unbelievable bravery.
Wow, he still looked young back in 1989. Many of the Vietnam Veterans I used to work alongside with or met are now grandfathers and some are semi-retired.
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Thank you DAVID. I SALUTE YOU.what an AMAZING MAN and such a great piece of work YOU have done of this part of his story. TRUELY a worthy subject WELL DONE.
Wounded 7 times and served in probably some of the toughest missions in Vietnam as a Green Beret. The fact that he came out alive was a miracle by itself.
Not a miracle, just statistics. You are forgetting all the other Green Beret that did not come back.
Not just stats dude. This guys mentality & how he reacted.
Such a well spoken, humble and articulate hero.
Not the stereotypical expectation
Just dammmm,love from new Zealand.thank you for your survce.
Many of them are.
What would be so humble in claiming only Americans in VN would have seen the most combat in the history of the world? How would that be respectful, let alone humble, vis-a-vis the Vietnamese forces? How would that be anything but dishonouring towards the tunnellers and people fighting in the trenches in WW1?
This man is showing off which is even more sad when you try to grasp the level of permanent destruction and annihilation he must have caused in order to obtain that many decorations. Selling out your integrity is already bad enough. Doing so in order to look like a christmas tree is just absurd...
There were no heroes in that war. And that’s not me shitting on veterans. Vietnam Veterans will tell you themselves they’re not heroes.
Almost no veteran thinks of themself as hero.
You can see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice. All the men he served with, and the humility behind the medals. David Christian thank you for your service and sacrifice for this country. Welcome home.
Dave and I were friends in grade school. We went to different high schools. Dave never backed down. Great guy.
Incredible to watch. You can see that his mind is racing in the few short phrases he speaks. We can only imagine the film that plays in his mind as he gazes at each medal.
This is a man that shouldn't be messed with
There is a lot of emotion bottled up inside that soldier. I thank him for his efforts and his composure. I love the USA
I wish more people near me loved the USA too. Great shame. The USA is represented by people like this captain here, not by our politicians, good or bad.
This guy is a hero but heroism is not a uniquely US trait. Every military has storied men and women who have gone above and beyond for their nation.
He’s very cool and collect because he had had a long time to reflect at this point, he enlisted as a private in the infantry at 17 and was the most awarded soldier of the war and a green beret captain two years later
Do you know his name?
@@chrishandsome4267 David Christian, he has his own website detailing his life
I could listen to this heros wisdom for hours, hearing all of his stories and what made him become the man is today. I hope him and his son are doing well
Just humbling to hear this gentleman speak truly appreciative I came across this video as the son of a Canadian USMC Vietnam Vet who served two tours in Vietnam thank you sir for posting this you honour that generation all those lads who went over and served you have my utmost respect and gratitude.
My husband and I have never served on the lines, but we have quietly served to support this man and ALL of our veterans. Everyday I pray for their mental health and their family’s ability to persevere through unimaginable horror. I have never felt unprotected and reveired in their, or my husband’s presence. I am placed on a pedestal I neither deserve nor am entitled to...yet, here am I.
I really have the greatest respect for this man and his fellow soldiers, and all the Vietnam veterans! Regards from 🇨🇦 Canada❤️!!
IM a CANADIAN and think every word you say is exactly what i feel ALSO. AMAZING SERVICE TO THE LAND THEY LOVE. Such as them keep us all free.
oh gosh. those last 40 seconds spoke the most of what this man must have experienced and how those memories still affected him.....
I'm in awe of this man.
I think it's disgusting, what they did was disgusting.
Absolute unit
Mc Chickener Awwww, did they kill a lot of your commie buddies?
@@tomza649 They always do disgusting things in all wars. But only the veterans of Vietnam were treated like criminals for having done what they had to do. And they didn't go there for money, like the professional soldiers do now.
@@mattinnj979 I'm from New Zealand lol. No communist regime here...
A lot of pain.
Thank you sir.
Pain makes a man strong
Thank you for what? It was the Vietnam War.
@@deluxeclavier345 something you are obviously incapable of understanding !!!
Deluxe Clavier Liberal heroes JFK and LBJ started and escalated the war. Boys like him were forced to go halfway around the world just to be spit upon by scumbags like you
@@mattinnj979 Perfect!
I’m a two tour Vietnam vet 67-68 and I never thought about how many hours or days l spent in direct danger of being killed. It made me realize how fricken lucky I am to be alive Thanks
His wounds are deep. Thank you for your service to your country!
....his presence gives him a natural respect to listen and understand his story.
I watched all of his 3 videos without any intention to do so before coming here...
Thats whats being real do to others people.
Whole row of repeat Purple Hearts. Yowch.
...and to think John Kerry has three Purple Hearts for the same injury during a PT patrol. One for every knick he got from shrapnel of a bullet. Others have only get one for multiple injuries during the same battle.
HarryRacer18 Kerry’s a war hero. What war did you fight in?
@@xxbroski33xx16 - John Kerry? A war hero? Please. (BTW, what war did YOU fight in?)
terryv 3 Purple Hearts. A bronze star and a Silver Star. Sounds like a war hero to me
@@xxbroski33xx16 - Then you’re easily impressed. Google is your friend; look up his own descriptions of how each medal was acquired.
A courageous man who went to war for his country. Served with pride honour and distinction. Truly an amazing war hero. Treated with disgust for doing what his country asked of him by those who risked nothing, gave nothing and were blinded by hatred for the country that gave them opportunity, freedom and a better life than most countries in the world. I salute you sir! There are many people like myself who are so grateful for your service. We are not whining over indulged, loud adult babies. Just ordinary people who recognize what our veterans have done for the country. I am so grateful to you and every member of the military who serve in the armed forces. No words seem big enough to thank you. Just walk with your shoulders high and head up!
I admire my grandpa's medals he received. He slowly gathered items from war from other marines and had them put in a glass case and a M1A. Later on he received medals after the war for saving his buddies in a jeep that got hit and blew everyone outta the jeep into rice field's left unconscious. Later on he committed suicide in april 2011.
Unfortunately that is how many vets meet their end, not in the heart of battle but in silence.
He still dealing with the pain.
Just not helpful at all
@@strokes Oh get real. "We all deal with pain." Stop trying to sound philosophical and ahead of the curve. Yeah everyone deals with life's ups and downs and some people take it harder than others and go through severe depression and some truly do live hellish lives in the World without having to be thrown in the shit but do you know what it's like to Serve in a Combat Unit thinking you are doing the Right thing? But then realize the war is too fucked up and now you are killing people just to survive due to your naivete? Then your buddies you are with just trying to make it home get mowed over? Only to feel the guilt of them dying and you living? They have kids and you don't so why do you get to live? Then you come home and a bunch of little kids with no balls bash you and your brother in arms on some pussy ass website? This guy didn't have to deal with online bullshit and Social Media but he came home with the Guilt and lived with something you couldn't fathom and finally came to terms and is as close to being at Peace as he ever will be? Stop it.
@@jarrodromanowski7559 I'm ahead of the curve
@@strokes In some cases you may be but not here. You have no idea what it's like to be a tortured soul to this extent until you live every day thinking about every variable of "what could've.. should've" and you have blood on your hands.
@@jamesandrew1750Inappropriate.
Thank you Sir , for all your sacrifice keeping millions safe as well as securing our freedoms rights and liberties. You sir are the true definition of a Hero! May your grand sons and daughters pass your legacy from generation to generation ... God speed
WOW . . . . . . doesn't get much more Real than that !!
I'm in awe of courage like this, my wish is that I have 1% of the guts these guys had if i'm ever pushed to find it.
This was seriously intense. Respect to all fallen
This guy is fantastic, such passion in his demeanor. Would love to see more!
Lol it's funny you say that cuz I was gonna say his demeanor was lol af. "drink some coffee"
There are more I interviews of him out there. I recall he was the youngest appointed 2nd Lt. in Vietnam
If you ever wanted to see an honorable man or the meaning of humble, it's this clip! He has a jacket scattered with medals. The latter even being awarded to him by Vietnam itself! Yet he doens't talk about 'winning' them or mentions himself even once. All about the team, all about the respect of his fellow soldiers. You can see the pain kick in around 2:41. It's silent... he pauses, takes it all in again, then he says let me have some coffee. The mental strength, gone through war and still be so eloquent and serene. Respect! a true hero
turn the volume up at the end when the silent hits. that part spoke more to me than the whole video
BEATING WOMEN SINCE 1994 I’m sorry what
OMG STFU dramatic ass
Amazing man,,I wish I could thank him for his outstanding service in person,,,,He's a hero in my book,,and everyone that fought for our country,,,So many judge badly,,but stick there ass in a strange place far from home and there loved ones and see how there opinion is then,,,THANK YOU SIR ,YOUR THE MAN!!!!!
Shout out to my neighbor and distant relative, Don Jenkins, Congressional Medal Of Honor recipient. We love you.
You should be proud.
Your son will always be
Proud of you. Im proud
Of you. It took real guts. X
You can see he is in a great deal of pain, for the way he has been treated by his own countrymen, after being blamed for the war, when he was just a warrior.
Awesome. And he has a humble attitude to back.
Thank you for those who came before, those who came with , and those still coming to the call.
WORLD CLASS BAD ASS .THANK U 4 YOUR SERVICE SIR.
The fact that he came back worth more then any medals for his family
Interviews like this bring tears to my eyes and an ache in my heart. Having graduated in 1969 I had many friends and classmates suffer from this madness.
I don't think I've ever seen one person with so many medals from that time.
Someone needs to adopt that puppy AND kitten together!! What a smart kitty!
Thank you so much for your service
Welcome Home
A wonderful person
What a humble man. Thank you for your service to our country.
Kinda just leaves you captivated and soeechless doesn't it?
Thank you sir. You are truly a hero and a gentleman.
I love your videos David. Thanks for uploading your work. It's very important stuff.
Thank you as well for your comment.
David Hoffman -filmmaker
While watching this, I stood at attention, with tears of HONOR uncontrollably flowing down my face. THANK YOU with RESPECT!
Really just total humility. My father was a WWII veteran who fought on Normandy Beach. I felt very sad watching this.
Dad, a WW2 vet with the 26Th Infantry, was a heavy machine gunner. He always said his medal and a nickle would buy a cup of coffee.
Today a medal is not even worth a nickel anymore, really sad
@MeadhbhNi what interests me is all the nationalities he listed... Italian, Irish, Mexican, Polish... Rome really hasn't changed its tactic of using foreign soldiers to fight its battles. Most Americans don't realise that their country is Rome's military wing. By Rome I mean the vatican. The city of London, Vatican city and district of columbia... all connected.
My father to was a WWII vet. Said the same thing.
Mine too. He judged people by their character, He said to me: "race means nothing.. a punk is a punk.. black white red or yellow... a punk is a punk." That was wisdom from Bob Belton, my father.
Are you 'avin a laugh? Is he 'avin a laugh? You’re a moron. They were Americans of different descents. There’s a reason they call America the melting pot. But we are the better equivalent militarily of Rome
This guy is so soft spoken. You’d never know what a giant BADASS he is! Radical.
His voice and demeanor are both soothing and calming.
The man is s real gem.
He should be very, very proud of himself.
I can't imagine what these men went thru. It's living on the edge every moment.
Not just America but the entire wast needs to see more of this... from Canada, thank you
There's a person we should all strive to be.
i could honestly watch these interviews with these bad ass gentleman all day long!
"What should be and could be, isn't, so, I can't complain about that."
I've never seen a more heartfelt testimony or heard an alpha man speak from his heart, maybe a confused one somewhat but hero..HELYEAH!!
As an Australian that has viewed many Medal of Honor recipients interviews. They all wear it for their mates that didn't make it. All of them! Cheers to our mates.
A big welcome home brother! Thank you for what you and your buddies did. I’m glad you made it home. God bless.
Truly truly this man is the definition of a hero .. the way he described how one obtained a medal was very humble and honorable .
A brave man❤Thank you for uploading these inspirirational interviews❤
Damn he’s an amazing hero. Super intellectual.
I thank you from my heart.
Your words are sincere, your eyes reflect your heart. It would be an honor to shake your hand.
You will not be forgotten.
Thank you Sir for your service, glad you made it back.
Bravo Sir! Thank you on behalf of a mostly grateful nation
Heroica... gallantry around him
Gets me to my heart!
A very humble man. I think you are a true warrior. I think went you jump out under fire that takes guts. Wish you the best in life , you deserve it
Thank you sir, God bless you. J. Ortega USN Ret.
Wow. Thank you for this video
What an amazing warrior, I salute you sir 🇺🇸. You can see the reflection in the tone of his voice and the way he looks at his uniform. In some ways this man never left Vietnam. God bless you sir.
Thank you for your service and God bless America
wow, God bless this man and his spirit
an amazing man, really moved me
What a great story teller. So articulate and genuine
Thank You , David
May God bless you David.
that story must have been so painful for him to tell, but channeled his pain into poetry and humility - the best of us.
Such a calm , humbled voice... but for some reason I hear defeat in his voice. He looks like he’s dealing with his demons...
That main exemplifies PATRIOTISM and love for his fellow brother. What an honor it would be to meet him or fight by hist side.
Like most true badasses....so humble and honest. Outstanding.
This is a real hero !!! A man who deserves credit and admiration!!!
This man is a real life hero and to think of the hell these guys went through when they came home is sickening!
So many of the stories they have to tell will make you ball your eyes out!
The first time I ever heard of him was in a 13 hour Canadian documentary titled "Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War". Although it was done in the mid to late 70's, Christian is in it. If you have not seen it, it is an excellent documentary. Thanks David Christian for your service, and thanks David Hoffman for posting this.
Thank you for the comment.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Thanks for all you did and do. I think your a real badass!
God bless you SIR you ,and ALL those heroes who gave their ALL,stand Tall,be proud,thank you
I respect him so much. Loveable man. April 2022
Thank You Sir.
Thank you God for the millions of hero's that have served and sacrificed for this Great Nation. God bless the USA
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this man is a true soldier, empathetic, wise and stoic. may jah bless this man, RASTAFARI!
to the kids of today who want war so dam bad sit down and talk to a vet. life and war are not a video game. i salute you and thank you for your time served.
Thank you for your Service
This guy looks like an accountant, very mild mannered. Yet, in battle, he became a force of one, constantly disregarding his safety, taking on enemy positions single handed and always looking out for his men. Unbelievable bravery.
Much respect sir. As someone who was in the Air Force I salute you.
Thank you, I subscribed to your channel mainly because of this man.
David H, excellent content. David C. Welcome home. I get emotional watching your interviews and hurt with you😔
Wow, he still looked young back in 1989. Many of the Vietnam Veterans I used to work alongside with or met are now grandfathers and some are semi-retired.
Thank you for your servicr
Good man thank you for showing me this
Thank you for your service sir.
one does not see their own gallantry. So humble
Thank you
I hope that there is a medal given for every war avoided.
Should we have "avoided" World War II? Just curious what thought you’ve put into it.
I WATCHED THIS 3 TIMES. I have no more to say but OUTSTANDING.
Thank you Martin.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Thank you DAVID. I SALUTE YOU.what an AMAZING MAN and such a great piece of work YOU have done of this part of his story. TRUELY a worthy subject WELL DONE.