Mr. Bowes- Welcome home, sir. I'm so sorry for all of the pain and loss that you and your brother soldiers suffered. Each and every one of you will hold a special place in my heart for as long as I draw breath. I love you all. Carry on, sir.
Watching this was time well spent. You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he talks about himself. The things you know he must've done but he doesn't mention. This gentleman is what we used to call a 'stand up guy'. There are fewer of them every day.
These interviews are priceless. Every child, teenager and non combat person needs to see every interview of these courageous men. Thank you for your bravery and courage. There is a difference between a war and a warrior. Many people do not understand the price of freedom, even today. Thank you and welcome home.
Price of freedom? For whom? The US had no earthly business being in Nam. The whole business was a lie from Tonkin onwards. The powers that be knew the war was lost ages before the end. As a result an additional 30,000 or so died. Sgt E 5 US Army 65-68.
Man, didn't realize how good I had it in Vietnam till listening to this guy's stories. I was in a mechanized unit. I haven't wasted a days time talking to anybody about any of it so when I watch videos I learn something. Carry on brother, it all comes to an end someday and peace presides.
Soldier, you are a calm sweet loving human being. Thank you for serving your country with dignity and compassion for your brothers. Brothers are forever; Vietnam 67/68 1/7 Air Mobile Cavalry. Love you brother.
If you wrote a book, sir, I would read it without question, and would ask that all of my friends do the same. You seem an incredibly genuine person, and one helluva great orator. You have my undying respect, Mr. Bowes. And I would say that you and Mr. Murphy have a wonderful friend in each other, and that is not something that you just get everyday. I salute you
Lyle, a great story! I was born in Brookings SD. in 1950. My parents moved to the DC area when I was 2. I was drafted in 1969 and spent a year in VN w the 173RD AIRBORNE INFANTRY in the Central Highlands. I lived in a lower middle class area so a ton of men my age were in VN. I never experienced any overt attacks by anyone. A benign neglect would be how I would put it. It was easy and helpful to have so many life long pals to talk to about our experiences, I feel sorry for anyone who didn't have that support and a good family life to make the transition easier. Your pal Gene sounds like a great man. We were strong then ! we still are now. VN WAS the central experience of my life. I am proud of my service and like you would change nothing. The 173rd has a large Alumnae Ass w 3500 members. we have national reunions all over the country every year. My Company gets together more often as a separate group. Nobody would have thought about dodging a duty. Surely not all feels the war was right and most think the politicians screwed it up. Your ending about the govt abandoning Veterans is spot on. I can only imagine how ashamed and embarrassed anyone must feel who threw eggs and cursed a 20 year old boy on his return. I think they carry a much bigger guilt trip than the vast majority of men who served honorably . JOE RYAN A/3/503 173RD AIRBORNE INFANTRY BRIGADE
Lyle, thank you for your service. You are a genuine American hero in my book. I like the way you handled your life after the war. God bless you and Gene!
I was damn near in tears at the end. The veterans should be treated like kings, and queens, after serving a country and government that doesn’t have them at best interest. There is no reason why these men and women should be denied the help that they need. Our veterans deserve the best medical and other amenities. If they are homeless they need to be housed for free!!! This government sitting here giving Billions and Billions of dollars to other countries but can’t help our own, shame on this government.
2 remarkable men, so lucky they had and still have each other, its unbelievable what these young men went through, for a Govt that didnt and doesnt give a shit. Much Love 2 both these LEGENDS
You are incorrect, that makes what we have today, many entitled liars. I don’t want anything more than what the constitution offers. The ones asking for discounts, parking in handicap spots, trying to get out of tickets…make me sick.
I agree but our country is still funding the military industrial complex to the tune of hundreds of billions and looking for new wars to start while not having taken care of our veterans from previous wars.
Welcome home. Thank you for your service, dedication and humanity. You’re a good man. May the fallen heroes RIP and all the vets be blessed. The nation owes you a great deal of gratitude.
Everybody doesn't remember every last detail, especially at 75 years old. We might remember the Division or company or we might not. The close calls you never forget. Welcome home.
@@richardlong8014 exactly. At 18 it was all about me and thinking about the girl I left behind. I didn't like the army at all and don't look back on my memories fondly and with nostalgia. PS, the girl didn't like me well enough to wait. Now that I remember.🤣
Thank you Mr. Bowes for sharing your experiences in Vietnam, and thank you for serving our great nation. I must say the last few minutes of your interview really struck me, about the treatment of veterans in this country.. just a few weeks ago my best friend who fought in Afghanistan posted an obituary of a fellow soldier who had taken his own life. In my opinion I feel like anyone who has served our nation should be a top priority and receive whatever they need.. this day and age people stand up for a cause or movement, but what about those who fought to defend those freedom's? They deserve nothing but the best! Again I thank you Mr. Bowes for answering the call and serving our great nation, and the very patriotism you've shown in doing so!
I have listened to a lot of Vietnam Vets speak and enjoyed their stories. Lyle explained his experience very clear so I had a better understanding of day to day in Vietnam as a combat soldier. Thank you Lyle
no sir... I more or less just did my own thing over the years, ... tried to find less stressful jobs... and managed to do so. I worked for JCPenney for 17 years delivering furniture in Tampa Florida, and 11 1/2 years at Academy Sports and Outdoors here in alabama.@@NAT-turners-Revenge
Mr. Bowes, thank you so much for your brave service. Your story touched my heart deeply. My mom's cousin was a Marine who won the bronze star and 2 purple hearts in Korea. We have great respect for our veterans, THANK YOU and God bless you, sir.
I took a job building a golf course when I was about 21 years old. I got to know this one guy who was much older than myself but friendly. One morning he took off his shirt and I saw his abdomen was scarred up . He told me that he was walking on a trail in Vietnam and some kind of device buried in the ground exploded and killed the guy next to him . He got several pieces of shrapnel in his legs and abdomen and got sent home. He was in Vietnam for a grand total of 12 days he told me. He said he wasn't there long enough to even get a handle on what was going on. But it was long enough
As far as I’m concerned, you’re all hero’s. I can’t, for the life of me, understand how our government can send money and weapons/supplies to any other country before ensuring our own veterans are cared for for the rest of their lives.
Lyle Bowes, you have the most beautiful attitude about life. Thank you for sharing your story. You have truly been to hell and back! I served with the 2nd of 506th 101st Airborne at FSB Bastogne 69' but was medevac'd out after almost being killed by 'friendly fire' and spent 3 months in a stateside military hospital recuperating and received an honorable medical discharge. I often wonder about my best friend who was with me. Can't seem to find any record of him. Again, thank you Lyle. I am curious where you specifically were located. Sounds like it may have been in I Corp.
God bless you Sir. I appreciate everyone whoever served our country. My Dad was. WW11 vet and I’m proud to say he was a great man, husband and father. He lived to be 91 and them went to be with our Lord Jesus. I miss you and love you dad✝️☮️
In 1966 , My unit the 34Arty , 3rd . Battalion served on towed barges firing the towed 105mm Howitzers. Shoot, Move and Communicate, up and down the Mekong River and tributaries. I just turned 80 this week and clearly remember that duty. The Mekong was a hot , sweltering swampy area filled with mosquitoes and malaria. It was so hot and unbearable that we wore no T shirt. Our T-shirts were originally made of white cotton fabric and as we swear the hours away our arm pits littered with jungle Rot. Going shirtless was necessary. Later on the Army issued Oive Drab color shirts. The Wet OD towels around our necks were dampened in river water to help cool us.
We were always made aware in due time what happened to our wounded. Always. A former point man was now a company clerk. He would send word in varied ways. Always.
That was awful , they treated you guys that way when you got home. Thank you for your service Lyle Bowes for your service. May God Bless you with Peace and Joy all of your days.
You didn't live during the Vietnam era, did you? The truth is the US had a huge anti-Vietnam war sentiment. The US was doing a lot of harm and destruction in Vietnam...beside killing the so-called enemy. Those that show disrespect to the returning veterans were also a small minority or fringe group of people. Most Americans simply minded their own business and didn't want to hear the veterans stories...which they had every right to. The only thing these guys should have cared about is getting a 2nd chance at life. All they do is whine about how they were treated. The bigger issue is why did they expect anything else from what they received.
@@topgeardel I am a purple heart Vietnam vet. And I wonder if you were even alive then. I, and almost all the VN vets that I know, never once whined about the way we were treated. Sure, there were those who expected a parade and banners when they got home, but they weren't dealing with reality. There was a lot of myths about VN and the one about being spit on is the worst. Do you seriously think that some person would be crazy enough to spit on a guy who was returned form that? That wouldn't have ended good. Never happened and I was in the Army for 2 years and wore my uniform a lot. Never got a second glance. Also, we didn't bore people with stories. i went to college and worked many jobs over the years and I believe all my friends never knew I was in VN. No.1, there is no way in hell they would understand, and 2 most wouldn't care. VN vets talked to each other only. My wife didn't know I was in VN for a year and a half after we were together and then only because my bother told her. Were we ashamed? Hell no. And we cared a great deal about a lot of things, not just about our own survival. I Joined the Vieteram Veterans Against the War in Texas and did recruiting for them for 2 years until the war winded down. We were deeply concerned about the Vietnamese but were pretty much powerless to do anything about it. Some men died trying to protect them but that doesn't make the news. A group of VN vets from Wisconsin returned to Vietnam and spent years clearing mine fields on their own. it would have been interesting to see you go thru Vietnam and how you felt when you got home. Expect? We didn't expect anything and that's pretty much what we got.
@@dbeaus Sorry buddy, I didn't bother reading your whole comment b/c I've read it all before. You don't get to marginalize me and build yourself up at my expense.. I very much lived those days without being a dumb F and be sent to a Vietnamese jungle to throw my life away for NOTHING. That's actually un-American and un-patriotic to me. The "best" Vietnam veteran is the one who keeps his mouth shut and quietly lives his life without videos, documentaries and trips to Vietnam to cleanse their souls. I guess you don't qualify. I respect people enough to read all of their comments to me...when I'm ready. I simply get tired of responding to bullshit.
Those orders to deploy to Vietnam were unlawful and should have been challenged in court every one who followed them is a war crimanl LBJ and his wife took financial control of Bell helicopter and made large investments in Genral dynamics just before he sent troops The whole thing was unnecessary and for money and raw materials like rubber and opium There never was a South Vietnam and the only Vietnamese to ask us for help was ho chi min It was all manufactured bull shit
Lyle….would like to welcome you and gene home brother and thank you for your service…I can relate to everything you are talking about was drafted in 1968 fort ord basic fort Lewis AIT infantry Vietnam August 68/69 25th infantry division wounded twice many close calls in fire fights ground attacks mortar and rocket attacks and of course booty traps all over the place nobody knows what we all went through unless you were there…thank you for telling your story and welcome home we our nam brothers for life….Lorne…
Difficult to recall or remember every detail..sometimes. The other day I was answering questions from a fellow teacher, who was much younger than I. The stream of consciousness awakened by the request from him to elaborate about the scene, event and what happened so long ago started playing a movie in my memory that recalled the day in surprisingly clear details. I was oblivious to the listener ask relived the mine field incidents that happened that day so many years ago.
WELCOME HOME! ♡WITH ALL OF MY HEART♡ WELCOME HOME TO OUR VIETN 11:11 AM VETERANS ♡☆ OUR HEROS ☆◇ 8:01 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 8:368:49 THANK YOU 9:51 10:20 11:04 My father was there! This is so comforting. It is awesome knowing more about the awesome soldiers that were there with my dad!! Welcome home❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ My father 68-74 Army He passed 9 years ago, he had agent orange I am so grateful to be an American. Thank you US Veterans and Soldiers for protecting our beautiful country ❤Danielle
He brings up a very important point. WHY is it up to charity groups to help our vets? Everything a Disabled vet needs should be 100% coverage. I guess our government is to busy worrying about Ukraine.
Vietnam Vets were treated like dirt when they got home and they deserved nothing but the exact opposite. They weren’t given great homecoming parades line their grandfathers and great grandfathers from WWI/WWII were. I almost teared up at the end of his interview when talks about the alcoholism, suicides and mental health issues vets suffer from. How rich, fat-cat politicians have zero problems 99% of the time sending young working class sons/daughters off to war while they sit tight in air conditioned/heated offices making $180k a year not thinking twice about the repercussions of what their decision to make war will bring to millions who fight in them. Every time I see a Vietnam Vet I make it known somehow whether verbally or spiritually that I appreciate them for their service and that they are not forgetting, they’re praised for their courage. 💙🇺🇸 “I would like to see every single soldier on every single side, just take off your helmet, unbuckle your kit, lay down your rifle, and set down at the side of some shady lane, and say, nope, I ain’t a gonna kill nobody. Plenty of rich folks wants to fight. Give them the guns.” -Woodie Guthrie
Most vivid and Best Interview about Viet Nam I have seen so far, it's like being there and Feeling What E6 Lyle Bowes was feeling. God Bless and All Who Have Served. Those who threw tomato's and Egg, You are the Worse of the Worse these Men and Women were mostly drafted into service and were 14 to 19 years old, average age if I guess 19 years old, just think about that. Again God Bless them all, and God Bless America. Just Joe
A message to all the Vets of Viet Nam: Thank you for your sacrifices and your service. So very sorry that you were treated badly when you came home. That was by far the worst part of of our nations history. The war itself was bad enough. The way people took it out on the boys who went there. Was a national embarrassment that anyone who took part of should ride that shame like a great Horse of cowardice. The same goes to the military industrial complex. All the cowards who make money hand over fist selling bullets, guns, helicopters, missiles, you name it. They get rich killing our boys and girls now, yet they sit back and watch things like this and the same wounded warriors commercials... WHICH ARE BULLSHIT! They keep a large portion of the money they get! Vets never see it. Throw eggs and tomatoes at them!!!!!!! The boys who died and now are immortalized on the wall can't speak up! They are gone!!! They leave behind family, all wounded warriors as well. This country is so horrible to our vets. Contact your local D.A.V. and contribute to them. They actually help their own and deserve every dime we send them. In closing... we love you boy's, and we think you are the very best of the best human beings in America. Hugs to all of you.
British government is no different. It's left to charities to raise money to help veterans. Politicians give no thought to those who served .when veterans need help the government turns its back. 😢
One of the best interviews I’ve seen! I always see all these commercials on tv. Call the VA,,go to the VA ! They won’t hardly let you in the building unless you have an appointment ! I was twenty eight years old and running seven miles a day and still came down with diabetes ! I’m seventy eight now ! I’m on insulin now ! I control it the best I can ! I was given a twenty percent rating when the VA agreed to accept diabetes as a result of agent orange ! To this day the Cincinnati VA doctors don’t know what AO is ! And really don’t care! All they look at is your AIC ! They want you to take this pill and that pill ! It will lower your AIC ! Yes, but doesn’t that pill cause cancer and this pill destroys your liver and pancreas?? Well if you won’t take this medicine I can’t help you!! So I don’t go down there! I too wondered about The Wounded Warrior Project! Now I see the reason for their existence ! The VA sure won’t help you ! Welcome home to you and your brother friend Gene !
Your final thoughts on the VA heathcare system were in step with reality...reminded me of a conversation with Hack some years back here in New Mexico. Politics and how politicians might see the VA's primary role to "distribute medicals goods, supplies, etc." where the veteran becomes at some level expendable...like being cannon fodder or walking up those hill "cut out steps" where some new wanna be friends were waiting to say hello! You just got to love Grunts, and the 4th Div.!
The summer of 67 I was a pro baseball player. Life was good. By March of 68 I was laying in an Army hospital in Japan with a chest wound from a rocket attack while serving with 1st Air Cav. Later I was sent to Lettermen General in SF because they said the wound was serious enough to be ship back to the US. After the GI Bill and college I help develope a new company called SBCoffee. But bad people do bad things and I was fired for no reason. Am sure a jury of my honorable peers would agree. Bad people like SBC will ignore responsibility. Life is what it is
What an incredible man, sounds like somebody you want to be with when the SHTF. @10:40, My grandfather served in the army, and they must’ve ate a lot of sausage and gravy on a biscuit/bread, we call it gravy bread, but my grandfather always called it sh$t on a shingle. Lol But anyway, you couldn’t pay my grandfather to eat it after he got out, and my grandmother said he use to love it. It’s kind of crazy how much food alone can trigger emotions, the smell alone can bring back great memories.
Hear That! My lone survivor Larry is my Fact Checker. He and I arrived in September 66 and DIDi Mowed in September 67. My memory is corrupted form STUFF!
I can remember when I lived in Sacramento the returning vet's were treated real bad..most of the politicians kids never went to war and it made us sick..that was a war for the rich pepole to get richer..the year I am talking about was 1969..
Here we go, the tool that brings up the sas. The jungle isn’t the hardest environment, plenty of water and food. The desert has little edible food and good luck with water. Even a boyscout knows that
Mr. Bowes- Welcome home, sir.
I'm so sorry for all of the pain and loss that you and your brother soldiers suffered.
Each and every one of you will hold a special place in my heart for as long as I draw breath.
I love you all.
Carry on, sir.
Welcome Home Sir. My Uncle Sergeant Joseph Wayne Miley. KIA Laos. Feb 8 1971. My Father CWO4 served 2 tours in Vietnam. Welcome Home Sir.
Watching this was time well spent. You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he talks about himself. The things you know he must've done but he doesn't mention. This gentleman is what we used to call a 'stand up guy'. There are fewer of them every day.
These interviews are priceless. Every child, teenager and non combat person needs to see every interview of these courageous men. Thank you for your bravery and courage. There is a difference between a war and a warrior. Many people do not understand the price of freedom, even today. Thank you and welcome home.
Price of freedom? For whom? The US had no earthly business being in Nam. The whole business was a lie from Tonkin onwards. The powers that be knew the war was lost ages before the end. As a result an additional 30,000 or so died. Sgt E 5 US Army 65-68.
Man, didn't realize how good I had it in Vietnam till listening to this guy's stories. I was in a mechanized unit. I haven't wasted a days time talking to anybody about any of it so when I watch videos I learn something. Carry on brother, it all comes to an end someday and peace presides.
Afternoon, Mr. Young, you still doin alright?
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Soldier, you are a calm sweet loving human being. Thank you for serving your country with dignity and compassion for your brothers. Brothers are forever; Vietnam 67/68 1/7 Air Mobile Cavalry. Love you brother.
Welcome home Lyle, thanks for sharing your story. I was with FIrst Recon, Chu Lai, 1966-1967, glad you made it home and retain a sense of humor.
You would have been to more places if you were recon.
Welcome home Lyle and Gene, welcome home. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
If you wrote a book, sir, I would read it without question, and would ask that all of my friends do the same. You seem an incredibly genuine person, and one helluva great orator. You have my undying respect, Mr. Bowes. And I would say that you and Mr. Murphy have a wonderful friend in each other, and that is not something that you just get everyday.
I salute you
Lyle, a great story! I was born in Brookings SD. in 1950. My parents moved to the DC area when I was 2. I was drafted in 1969 and spent a year in VN w the 173RD AIRBORNE INFANTRY in the Central Highlands. I lived in a lower middle class area so a ton of men my age were in VN. I never experienced any overt attacks by anyone. A benign neglect would be how I would put it. It was easy and helpful to have so many life long pals to talk to about our experiences, I feel sorry for anyone who didn't have that support and a good family life to make the transition easier. Your pal Gene sounds like a great man. We were strong then ! we still are now. VN WAS the central experience of my life. I am proud of my service and like you would change nothing. The 173rd has a large Alumnae Ass w 3500 members. we have national reunions all over the country every year. My Company gets together more often as a separate group. Nobody would have thought about dodging a duty. Surely not all feels the war was right and most think the politicians screwed it up. Your ending about the govt abandoning Veterans is spot on. I can only imagine how ashamed and embarrassed anyone must feel who threw eggs and cursed a 20 year old boy on his return. I think they carry a much bigger guilt trip than the vast majority of men who served honorably . JOE RYAN A/3/503 173RD AIRBORNE INFANTRY BRIGADE
I've seen hundreds of these videos, this is the best I've ever heard. Guys voice is perfect for this.
Lyle, thank you for your service. You are a genuine American hero in my book. I like the way you handled your life after the war. God bless you and Gene!
Welcome Home. Thank you for your service. My honor and privilege to hear your story. I'm a Navy Veteran myself 86-91. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️⚓️
I was damn near in tears at the end. The veterans should be treated like kings, and queens, after serving a country and government that doesn’t have them at best interest. There is no reason why these men and women should be denied the help that they need. Our veterans deserve the best medical and other amenities. If they are homeless they need to be housed for free!!! This government sitting here giving Billions and Billions of dollars to other countries but can’t help our own, shame on this government.
2 remarkable men, so lucky they had and still have each other, its unbelievable what these young men went through, for a Govt that didnt and doesnt give a shit. Much Love 2 both these LEGENDS
You are incorrect, that makes what we have today, many entitled liars. I don’t want anything more than what the constitution offers. The ones asking for discounts, parking in handicap spots, trying to get out of tickets…make me sick.
I agree but our country is still funding the military industrial complex to the tune of hundreds of billions and looking for new wars to start while not having taken care of our veterans from previous wars.
Welcome home. Thank you for your service, dedication and humanity. You’re a good man. May the fallen heroes RIP and all the vets be blessed. The nation owes you a great deal of gratitude.
Thank you for sharing.....Vietnam 67-68
One of the most moving stories of service in Vietnam in this series. Thank you sir!!! Vietnam vet’70-‘71.
Lyle and Gene thank you guy's for my family's freedom. Thank's guy's. God bless America. John
Everybody doesn't remember every last detail, especially at 75 years old. We might remember the Division or company or we might not. The close calls you never forget. Welcome home.
Amen.
@@richardlong8014 exactly. At 18 it was all about me and thinking about the girl I left behind. I didn't like the army at all and don't look back on my memories fondly and with nostalgia. PS, the girl didn't like me well enough to wait. Now that I remember.🤣
The most moving account I have ever heard. You are a credit to society and your nation.
Thank you Mr. Bowes for sharing your experiences in Vietnam, and thank you for serving our great nation. I must say the last few minutes of your interview really struck me, about the treatment of veterans in this country.. just a few weeks ago my best friend who fought in Afghanistan posted an obituary of a fellow soldier who had taken his own life. In my opinion I feel like anyone who has served our nation should be a top priority and receive whatever they need.. this day and age people stand up for a cause or movement, but what about those who fought to defend those freedom's? They deserve nothing but the best! Again I thank you Mr. Bowes for answering the call and serving our great nation, and the very patriotism you've shown in doing so!
I have listened to a lot of Vietnam Vets speak and enjoyed their stories. Lyle explained his experience very clear so I had a better understanding of day to day in Vietnam as a combat soldier. Thank you Lyle
Thank you Sir . We owe you and the rest of the Viet Nam Vets and all vets our Debt of Gratitude… Thank you again .
We will Never Forget .
Lyle: Thank you, you brought back memories; Joe Murphy, RVN, 68-69
Thank you sir.... I greatly appreciate you
welcome home my friend. i was a medic at 3rd Field Hospital OR in Saigon in 1972.
Did you end up working in the medical field?
no sir... I more or less just did my own thing over the years, ... tried to find less stressful jobs... and managed to do so. I worked for JCPenney for 17 years delivering furniture in Tampa Florida, and 11 1/2 years at Academy Sports and Outdoors here in alabama.@@NAT-turners-Revenge
Incredible what they went through as young men. So pleased he told his amazing story
Mr. Bowes, thank you so much for your brave service. Your story touched my heart deeply. My mom's cousin was a Marine who won the bronze star and 2 purple hearts in Korea. We have great respect for our veterans, THANK YOU and God bless you, sir.
Amazing. Went through basic, Ait and permanent party with my high school brother. We both ended up in Germany. 3 years together. Salute.
Welcome home Thank you for your service
I took a job building a golf course when I was about 21 years old. I got to know this one guy who was much older than myself but friendly. One morning he took off his shirt and I saw his abdomen was scarred up . He told me that he was walking on a trail in Vietnam and some kind of device buried in the ground exploded and killed the guy next to him . He got several pieces of shrapnel in his legs and abdomen and got sent home. He was in Vietnam for a grand total of 12 days he told me. He said he wasn't there long enough to even get a handle on what was going on. But it was long enough
Love you Brother. From Private Robert Miley Jr. 😎
Lyle, your a good guy and I thank you for your service. I would fight along side you any day bud. God bless!
One of the best interviews I’ve seen
I am honored to admire the military family and the heroes of the country. I pay tribute to them.
As far as I’m concerned, you’re all hero’s. I can’t, for the life of me, understand how our government can send money and weapons/supplies to any other country before ensuring our own veterans are cared for for the rest of their lives.
I ask myself that question. We owe our veterans everything. Veterans before all others!
Welcome home. Thank you for your service.
Amazing Man. This is the true definition of friendship
Lyle Bowes, you have the most beautiful attitude about life. Thank you for sharing your story. You have truly been to hell and back! I served with the 2nd of 506th 101st Airborne at FSB Bastogne 69' but was medevac'd out after almost being killed by 'friendly fire' and spent 3 months in a stateside military hospital recuperating and received an honorable medical discharge. I often wonder about my best friend who was with me. Can't seem to find any record of him. Again, thank you Lyle. I am curious where you specifically were located. Sounds like it may have been in I Corp.
Its so bad that you were given the needs ...like water..food..clothes..how sad...Thank you for your service...❤
God bless you Sir. I appreciate everyone whoever served our country. My Dad was. WW11 vet and I’m proud to say he was a great man, husband and father. He lived to be 91 and them went to be with our Lord Jesus. I miss you and love you dad✝️☮️
I am honored to admire the military family and the heroes of the country. I pay tribute to them.
Thank-you for your service, sir! WELCOME HOME!!!
Thank you so much. People need to hear your story.
In 1966 , My unit the 34Arty , 3rd . Battalion served on towed barges firing the towed 105mm Howitzers. Shoot, Move and Communicate, up and down the Mekong River and tributaries. I just turned 80 this week and clearly remember that duty. The Mekong was a hot , sweltering swampy area filled with mosquitoes and malaria. It was so hot and unbearable that we wore no T shirt. Our T-shirts were originally made of white cotton fabric and as we swear the hours away our arm pits littered with jungle Rot. Going shirtless was necessary. Later on the Army issued Oive Drab color shirts. The Wet OD towels around our necks were dampened in river water to help cool us.
Thank you sir for everything you and Gene did for this country.
Thanks for you your service God Bless you
Thank you for your service
Thank You for your service SIR! 💕
We were always made aware in due time what happened to our wounded.
Always. A former point man was now a company clerk. He would send word in varied ways. Always.
That was awful , they treated you guys that way when you got home. Thank you for your service Lyle Bowes for your service. May God Bless you with Peace and Joy all of your days.
You didn't live during the Vietnam era, did you? The truth is the US had a huge anti-Vietnam war sentiment. The US was doing a lot of harm and destruction in Vietnam...beside killing the so-called enemy. Those that show disrespect to the returning veterans were also a small minority or fringe group of people. Most Americans simply minded their own business and didn't want to hear the veterans stories...which they had every right to. The only thing these guys should have cared about is getting a 2nd chance at life. All they do is whine about how they were treated. The bigger issue is why did they expect anything else from what they received.
@@topgeardel I am a purple heart Vietnam vet. And I wonder if you were even alive then. I, and almost all the VN vets that I know, never once whined about the way we were treated. Sure, there were those who expected a parade and banners when they got home, but they weren't dealing with reality. There was a lot of myths about VN and the one about being spit on is the worst. Do you seriously think that some person would be crazy enough to spit on a guy who was returned form that? That wouldn't have ended good. Never happened and I was in the Army for 2 years and wore my uniform a lot. Never got a second glance. Also, we didn't bore people with stories. i went to college and worked many jobs over the years and I believe all my friends never knew I was in VN. No.1, there is no way in hell they would understand, and 2 most wouldn't care. VN vets talked to each other only. My wife didn't know I was in VN for a year and a half after we were together and then only because my bother told her. Were we ashamed? Hell no. And we cared a great deal about a lot of things, not just about our own survival. I Joined the Vieteram Veterans Against the War in Texas and did recruiting for them for 2 years until the war winded down. We were deeply concerned about the Vietnamese but were pretty much powerless to do anything about it. Some men died trying to protect them but that doesn't make the news. A group of VN vets from Wisconsin returned to Vietnam and spent years clearing mine fields on their own. it would have been interesting to see you go thru Vietnam and how you felt when you got home. Expect? We didn't expect anything and that's pretty much what we got.
@@dbeaus Sorry buddy, I didn't bother reading your whole comment b/c I've read it all before. You don't get to marginalize me and build yourself up at my expense.. I very much lived those days without being a dumb F and be sent to a Vietnamese jungle to throw my life away for NOTHING. That's actually un-American and un-patriotic to me. The "best" Vietnam veteran is the one who keeps his mouth shut and quietly lives his life without videos, documentaries and trips to Vietnam to cleanse their souls. I guess you don't qualify.
I respect people enough to read all of their comments to me...when I'm ready. I simply get tired of responding to bullshit.
Those orders to deploy to Vietnam were unlawful and should have been challenged in court every one who followed them is a war crimanl
LBJ and his wife took financial control of Bell helicopter and made large investments in Genral dynamics just before he sent troops The whole thing was unnecessary and for money and raw materials like rubber and opium There never was a South Vietnam and the only Vietnamese to ask us for help was ho chi min
It was all manufactured bull shit
@@billywylie3288 TRUE
This is such a great interview . Hes so right about why wouldnt the politicians take care of the Veterans.
Glad you made it home Lyle, hope you are well.
Lyle….would like to welcome you and gene home brother and thank you for your service…I can relate to everything you are talking about was drafted in 1968 fort ord basic fort Lewis AIT infantry Vietnam August 68/69 25th infantry division wounded twice many close calls in fire fights ground attacks mortar and rocket attacks and of course booty traps all over the place nobody knows what we all went through unless you were there…thank you for telling your story and welcome home we our nam brothers for life….Lorne…
Difficult to recall or remember every detail..sometimes. The other day I was answering questions from a fellow teacher, who was much younger than I. The stream of consciousness awakened by the request from him to elaborate about the scene, event and what happened so long ago started playing a movie in my memory that recalled the day in surprisingly clear details. I was oblivious to the listener ask relived the mine field incidents that happened that day so many years ago.
WELCOME HOME! ♡WITH ALL OF MY HEART♡
WELCOME HOME TO OUR VIETN 11:11 AM VETERANS ♡☆ OUR HEROS ☆◇ 8:01
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 8:36 8:49
THANK YOU 9:51
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My father was there! This is so comforting. It is awesome knowing more about the awesome soldiers that were there with my dad!!
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My father 68-74 Army
He passed 9 years ago, he had agent orange
I am so grateful to be an American.
Thank you US Veterans and Soldiers for protecting our beautiful country
❤Danielle
Humbling simply humbling
He brings up a very important point. WHY is it up to charity groups to help our vets? Everything a Disabled vet needs should be 100% coverage. I guess our government is to busy worrying about Ukraine.
Never depend on the government. You also have many guys lying about their issues for meds, that ruins it for those that need it.
I was drafted in the Vietnam Era was lucky my orders was canceled but was sent to Korea instead, which was still not safe l salute you sir
Awesome
thank you sir
Thank you for your service.
This guy has the best view on past experiences.
I am salute you Sir! College is not easy for me, but I graduated with BSEE.
I love how he spoke so clearly about his environment
Great interview.
we got shots in basic not at the induction center. food was not bad in the induction center atl ga 1969
Vietnam Vets were treated like dirt when they got home and they deserved nothing but the exact opposite.
They weren’t given great homecoming parades line their grandfathers and great grandfathers from WWI/WWII were.
I almost teared up at the end of his interview when talks about the alcoholism, suicides and mental health issues vets suffer from. How rich, fat-cat politicians have zero problems 99% of the time sending young working class sons/daughters off to war while they sit tight in air conditioned/heated offices making $180k a year not thinking twice about the repercussions of what their decision to make war will bring to millions who fight in them.
Every time I see a Vietnam Vet I make it known somehow whether verbally or spiritually that I appreciate them for their service and that they are not forgetting, they’re praised for their courage. 💙🇺🇸
“I would like to see every single soldier on every single side, just take off your helmet, unbuckle your kit, lay down your rifle, and set down at the side of some shady lane, and say, nope, I ain’t a gonna kill nobody. Plenty of rich folks wants to fight. Give them the guns.” -Woodie Guthrie
Sound like a Boston liberal
Most vivid and Best Interview about Viet Nam I have seen so far, it's like being there and Feeling What E6 Lyle Bowes was feeling. God Bless and All Who Have Served. Those who threw tomato's and Egg, You are the Worse of the Worse these Men and Women were mostly drafted into service and were 14 to 19 years old, average age if I guess 19 years old, just think about that. Again God Bless them all, and God Bless America.
Just Joe
14? No
GOD BLESS YOU WELCOME HOME
Thank you Sir...
WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU SIR, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU GENE MURPHY...
Incredible
God Bless You SOLDIER!
Riveting Mr Lyle Bowes. Thank you thank you thank you
This guy is the real deal. God bless you.
A message to all the Vets of Viet Nam: Thank you for your sacrifices and your service. So very sorry that you were treated badly when you came home. That was by far the worst part of of our nations history. The war itself was bad enough. The way people took it out on the boys who went there. Was a national embarrassment that anyone who took part of should ride that shame like a great Horse of cowardice. The same goes to the military industrial complex. All the cowards who make money hand over fist selling bullets, guns, helicopters, missiles, you name it. They get rich killing our boys and girls now, yet they sit back and watch things like this and the same wounded warriors commercials... WHICH ARE BULLSHIT! They keep a large portion of the money they get! Vets never see it. Throw eggs and tomatoes at them!!!!!!! The boys who died and now are immortalized on the wall can't speak up! They are gone!!! They leave behind family, all wounded warriors as well. This country is so horrible to our vets. Contact your local D.A.V. and contribute to them. They actually help their own and deserve every dime we send them. In closing... we love you boy's, and we think you are the very best of the best human beings in America. Hugs to all of you.
British government is no different. It's left to charities to raise money to help veterans. Politicians give no thought to those who served .when veterans need help the government turns its back. 😢
One of the best interviews I’ve seen! I always see all these commercials on tv. Call the VA,,go to the VA ! They won’t hardly let you in the building unless you have an appointment ! I was twenty eight years old and running seven miles a day and still came down with diabetes ! I’m seventy eight now ! I’m on insulin now ! I control it the best I can ! I was given a twenty percent rating when the VA agreed to accept diabetes as a result of agent orange ! To this day the Cincinnati VA doctors don’t know what AO is ! And really don’t care! All they look at is your AIC ! They want you to take this pill and that pill ! It will lower your AIC ! Yes, but doesn’t that pill cause cancer and this pill destroys your liver and pancreas?? Well if you won’t take this medicine I can’t help you!! So I don’t go down there! I too wondered about The Wounded Warrior Project! Now I see the reason for their existence ! The VA sure won’t help you ! Welcome home to you and your brother friend Gene !
Welcome home hombre 🙏 ❤️
Your final thoughts on the VA heathcare system were in step with reality...reminded me of a conversation with Hack some years back here in New Mexico. Politics and how politicians might see the VA's primary role to "distribute medicals goods, supplies, etc." where the veteran becomes at some level expendable...like being cannon fodder or walking up those hill "cut out steps" where some new wanna be friends were waiting to say hello! You just got to love Grunts, and the 4th Div.!
The summer of 67 I was a pro baseball player. Life was good. By March of 68 I was laying in an Army hospital in Japan with a chest wound from a rocket attack while serving with 1st Air Cav. Later I was sent to Lettermen General in SF because they said the wound was serious enough to be ship back to the US. After the GI Bill and college I help develope a new company called SBCoffee. But bad people do bad things and I was fired for no reason. Am sure a jury of my honorable peers would agree. Bad people like SBC will ignore responsibility. Life is what it is
What an incredible man, sounds like somebody you want to be with when the SHTF.
@10:40,
My grandfather served in the army, and they must’ve ate a lot of sausage and gravy on a biscuit/bread, we call it gravy bread, but my grandfather always called it sh$t on a shingle. Lol
But anyway, you couldn’t pay my grandfather to eat it after he got out, and my grandmother said he use to love it.
It’s kind of crazy how much food alone can trigger emotions, the smell alone can bring back great memories.
Thank You Sir For Defending Our Country! You Are A Hero! You Are America’s Best! God Bless You Always Sir! Thank You! John 3:16
Hear That! My lone survivor Larry is my Fact Checker. He and I arrived in September 66 and DIDi Mowed in September 67. My memory is corrupted form STUFF!
I used to go to the V.A. in Main once a month to vist a friend. My god what drugs were going around in that place. Wew.
3rd Batt. 7th Marines Chulai,RVN 10/65-11/66
How wide is porch jeff
100% truth spoken here !
What year were you there?
Feel sorry for the Veterans Blame the Government who sent them.
im glad we made it out,,to hell with the bad times since
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How soon we forget.
I can remember when I lived in Sacramento the returning vet's were treated real bad..most of the politicians kids never went to war and it made us sick..that was a war for the rich pepole to get richer..the year I am talking about was 1969..
That’s every war
Bro makes it sound like so much fun....
The Jungle is the harshest environment to operate in this is why the SAS spend a month there on selection and all of them say its the hardest part.
Here we go, the tool that brings up the sas. The jungle isn’t the hardest environment, plenty of water and food. The desert has little edible food and good luck with water. Even a boyscout knows that
I love these stories I think I have this DVD from somewhere buried in my closet
Cause the VA only cares so much. I have little to no respect for the VA. DAV I know two people personally they have helped GOD Bless the DAV,
May God grant you peace. Welcome home. Cold warrior. Army 89-93.
Welcome home guys. Your country owes you an apology.