Thanks for posting this. When I rotated back from Iraq (first tour) we flew into Bangor, Maine for refueling. We were in our DCU's, most of us still in "desert mode". Anyway, as we exited the plane, a line of Vietnam veterans (had to have been 20-30) lined the tube thing that connects the plane to the airport. They all thanked us, shook our hands, hugged. One Vietnam guy said, "we're here to welcome you home because we didn't get welcomed home". Thank you...
I remember that airport in Maine also all the vets. It made me feel part of something really big. I remember the coin shop and the concession stand. Those Vietnam vets were awesome.
My cousin who died in 1968 in Vietnam had two children with his beautiful German wife but was unable to raise them however they grew up in Texas and have become a great asset to society .
Welcome home sir! I in no way mean this to be offensive but I must mention it because you’re also a pilot; you kind of remind me of Hermann Goering in the face. If you cut your hair you could have a promising career in the movie business!
Thanks for your service, Wolfie. Not only for your service in the name of freedom, but also for your contribution to the historical record. Videos like these, unimpeded by network news and the 5 o'clock follies, are what show today's generations what yesterday's generations went through. Again, thank you.
Thank you so much for your service John. I was just a Vietnamese boy aged 4 when you got there in the South. No matter what people said about the war and the American involved in VN. I personally thank you for being there to help the South Vietnamese people and a little boy like me to live in peace until April 1975.
My oldest brother flew Hueys. Two Tours, shot down both times. He survived Vietnam. Lived out his life in the USA. He's buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
My father was an 0311 in Vietnam in 69 in the Arizona territory. When I came home from Iraq also thru Bangor, Maine and Vietnam veteran handed me his phone and told me welcome home brother and let me call my dad to tell him I was finally back home. It was the most warming moment of my life to finally know my boots where back in our beautiful country
I’m 60 years old. Part of that most unusual and incredibly lucky subset of American males who never had to defend or fight for this country in anyway at anytime ever. Just too young for Vietnam and too old for the Middle East. I don’t think about it everyday but it does cross my mind a couple more than a couple times every year. Any pain I have or do suffer, any scar I carry and any disquiet of any sort that I might carry is ALL, not ALMOST all; ALL of my own making. If there were better words than Thank You I’d use them. Thank You. For doing as you were asked. For doing it as…well hell, I don’t know. For DOING it. You all meaning ALL of you did something I’m sure I could not. You mustered a level of acceptance and fortitude and bravery and discipline that will forever evade me and I’m SO GRATEFUL I’ll never ever have to know if I ever might have. Because you guys did what I’ll never ever be asked too. Thank you very very much My Friend.
This video was filmed 3 days after my birth. I have grown up holding You guys as my heros. I joined the Marine Corps and later the Army. I served from 89 through 2008 with a short break in service between the Marines and the Army. 18.5 years of service and out due to combat injuries from 2 deployments to Iraq. Gentlemen, Welcome Home! You will always be my heros!
These boys...kids!! Young men.....ALL. FOR WHAT?? FOR WHAT??? THEN....the welcome HOME.....TO WHAT? A KICK IN THE ASS. SHAME ON ANYONE OF YOU THAT DONT HONOR. HELP. AND BOW BEFORE ANY ONE OF THESE MEN.
Maybe someone whom got their country invaded by a foreign force and didn't agree with the policy of the U.S could do that. I like the videos, and appreciate the experiences from this conflict being shared.
As a kid I remember putting together a care package for my cousin, a Marine in Vietnam (1969). It would have razors, shaving cream, etc. My dad, who was my cousin's godfather, always insisted that he seal up the box before we put it in the mail. After Dad died I learned he threw in a Playboy when Mom wasn't looking.
The men of WW2 are called the greatest generation. The men In Vietnam are slowly becoming the men of the forgotten generation. My father was one. His mind finally got the best of him 6 years ago. We need to keep these stories alive. Keep these men alive. Some volunteered to go to Vietnam but a lot were told to go. I refuse to let these men and what they did go to the grave with them. I stand sir and salute you.
Good to keep the memories alive ,..but in a healthy way.. because much of what took place was a huge phsycological operation,on the the whole North American generations to come..know Jesus everyone.,we are in His time
I am so happy that Vietnam Veterans are finally getting the thanks and acknowledgement that they should have gotten the first time they came home. People forget so many of them never asked to go there. But when there number came up, they did their patriotic duty. Thank you to all veterans!
Huh? Why would it be 'patriotic' to blindly follow the warped misunderstanding or deranged desires of Johnson and Nixon? Your moral compass is askew IMO.
@@jamespollock11 agreed. I would say that burning your draft card was very patriotic. Too bad so many would grow up to support the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
@@jamespollock11 woke hippie who has not a clue of the real world. Stayed in your parents basement way too long. Your off topic he is talking about supporting the people not Johnson and Nixon.
You had no business being here at all. So we had to send your young Arkansas & Alabama boys in wooden boxes home to their weeping mommas. Greetings from Hanoi. ⚔️🇻🇳👋🇻🇳🏮⚰️🗡️☠️
I am 68 this year. I had many friends who did not return from Vietnam. It was a mess, the government was responsible for all the deaths. That is another story for another time. Right now, I would like to welcome home all of the brave men and women who served, all over the world, and, especially, all of my friends who served. The four who did not come back, I was very upset. The 7 that did come back, almost everyone of them were broken. They saw death like it was common place which it was in Vietnam. Your story is vivid in my mind and heart. I did not serve, but I will never forget the stories and horror these guys who came back experienced. I became an angry person, even more anger when one of my friends was suffering so much, he could not understand why his Marine platoon was wiped out during the night. He was the only survivor during this massacre. He ended up in a VA hospital as he could not cope. 2 years after his return, he was in a terrible car accident. He took his own life after his recovery. He told me one time during his depression, I survived, but he also said, it was a horrible revelation to know all were dead except me. He said he was not supposed to be alive. All of his friends were dead, the guys he fought with everyday to keep us safe back home, they all died. He said he would see their faces in his dreams, and his guilt was slowly killing him. Rest in piece Craig, you did your duty, and you did it well, God Bless you and God Bless America. I say to all of you who served, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we will never forget your service ... NEVER FORGET!!!!! WWG1WGA !!!!
I was an Air Force aircraft radio tech at Danang in 1967. First one on an F-4 Phantom back from a mission up north. The plane was still hot and sweaty when I noticed an 8mm film container on the pilots console. Home movies! Was very tempted to take that home with me, but knew it meant more to the pilot than me, so handed it to the crew chief. Your movie is fantastic!
I was their in 1971 1972 and half of 1973 we where alot of kids doing what we had to do to survive. I remember 1972 as the worse time for us.....I have had a stroke so I lost some of my memories at 70 I remember how strong and fit I was, I think I still have that strength today. My stroke was bad but I still have some of my memories, I had to lean-to talk again I am still working on that,it is frustrating but I was a survivor.
That was my war too. I was Navy, 1964 to 1970. I was never in country. I was in submarines but 4 of my High School friends came home in a box . I still visit their graves.
Thank you to all who served the US. I vividly remember how badly some treated our Heros. I was nine and my entire apt complex in Allentown PA welcomed three wonderful Heros back home with a week long celebration after the Fall of Saigon. I remember it like yesterday even though it was almost 50 years ago. Be well and ❤.
Veterans Day is coming soon. I spent this evening calling guys I served with in Nam. One is the guy that was waiting to get on the helicopter I was on and I found him. He is in the Wolfie the Grunt video. We talked for 45 minutes, what a great guy, Angie Onevelo.
It must be remarkable finally getting to talk to your brothers in arms after such long time. No-one can fully understand what you went through and to find the only other people who can must be so fulfilling. Good for you John it truly makes me happy to read. God bless you Sir.
@@GoSocialEnvergy Hi John I'm sorry i didn't even see your response. It's not usual for the author of TH-cam video to reply so I wasn't looking out for it. I gotta say though, after seeing your video I took it upon myself to look at what you guys had to go through and I'm truly astonished at the strength, grit and bloody determination you real men had/have. I thank you for you service and pray you have many more years of love and happiness.
I'm a Scotsman. Boy did it piss me off, the welcome home you never received. I would like to say thank you for your service, and especially to those who payed the ultimate price. Some gave all, all gave some. God bless you all. LWF.
I am south vietnamese. I love the humour of the american soldiers. Thank you for having fought bravely in south vietnam to preserve freedom. THANK YOU.
Mika, Vietnam is a beautiful country with great people. The two kids in the video were my friends. We called them Coke Kids because they would find us in the bush riding their bikes that had a rack on the back to hold a big block of ice to roll Coca Cola cans on to make them cool. We trusted them and they had an ability to avoid the enemy we knew they were on our side and never gave the VC our positions. South Vietnamese women are beautiful. Thanks for your comments.
@@GoSocialEnvergy Funny you say that I just talked to a Vietnam vet two days ago and one of his horror stories was of a soldier getting sent back home because a child selling Coca-Cola ended up throwing a hand grenade into the back the second truck in the convoy right after selling sodas first one and he had to open fire annihilate the kid and his Coke stand and later found out it was the same age as his son and he had had enough
@@GeoSolarTek A little confused by your comment. who is “our kids” the kids you speak of in your paragraph are the “same” kids essentialy that inevitably threw a grenade in the back of a convoy in my story. no one was trustworthy. maybe i misread
I was a kid during the war, but I paid attention to what was happening. You guys who served in Vietnam have a special place in my heart. You deserved more than you got from your country.
It is a comfort to me to know that some Vietnam veterans are coming out now and telling their stories, I was silent for 29 years before I talked about Vietnam in August 2001. I am still not outspoken or speak freely but will talk if I am asked about my experiences. The first time I talked about it was a great sense of relief for me. Once it was out in the open I was mentally set free and the flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and the sleepless nights ended and the cold sweats stopped. It was amazing how it all went away after one conversation . As for "welcome home" I never expected or wanted that, I just wanted to find peace of mind and return to the normal life I left behind. I have been at peace now for 17 years and counting.
As a student of the war in SE Asia, for 40 years, I Would truly appreciate reading your story. If you ever want to write it, I would be honored to edit it for you. Thank you, sir.
if you don't tell anyone your stories die with you. Everything I know about my grandfather's service I had to find out through detectivework and going backwards to determine what happened. The only info i had to start with was "hated hawaii", "USS William H Hunt", and that there had been a Kamikaze attack, DD-674 was struck while on radar picket duty off Okinawa. No artifacts of that ship survive, and only 4 fletcher class still exist in whole. I know more about my paternal grandfather because he told dad those stories; maternal grandpa did not talk about it at all to any of his 4 sons or my mother - that miniscule shred of info i had was from the eldest son and that was all he knew. so tell someone. your stories are worth telling and worth hearing. it is worth knowing what you did, what you sacrificed for, what you faced coming home. hell. even for a camera. i make it a point to record people's stories whenever i can; once they're gone so are the stories unless you save them or pass them on. as i said, if you don't share them; the stories die with you.
@@iiinassau4482 my stories have only been heard by a few folks, one was a young 11 yr boy that was interested , (I did not tell him much I felt he was too young to hear some of it) one was my father (WW2 decorated vet of the s. pacific front, he understood) and one was my psychiatrist at the VA no one else has asked, no one was interested 50 yrs back so why would they be interested now, and I doubt anyone local will ask. I rarely mention that I am a veteran of Vietnam, it has been over 50 years and I rarely think about it now. as the saying goes, "let sleeping dogs lie" I am really not interested in talking about it anyway
@@royhoco5748 if you told one boy, that's enough but that said myself and others would be interested in hearing. yall ever thought of making a video like this?
Just an old sailor here. Great honors and respect to you fellas and my upmost respect and gratitude for your sacrifices. I was riding the USS Genessee (AOG 8) and was never in harms way at all. I was just an observer. I got many of the benefits but none of the dangers. I am so grateful for your service and sacrifices. I hope you men and women have found peace within your souls.. Thanks again to you all.
Tom... My Dad was Army... But both my Sons Navy!!! Under water for months! Told me about "Hot Bedding"... You sleep and as soon as you get up another takes your bed. Navy Rocks!!! You will NEVER be forgotten!!!!
Growing up as a kid in the 60s and 70s i always had the highest respect for our Viet Nam Veterans, still do today. I credit my 20 years of service to their sacrifice and courage. These videos are a beautiful memorial to them and to the fallen. Thank you and God Bless each one of you.
Thank you for your service. My mother is a WW2 survivor. She was 12 years old living on the southern coast of England. My grandfather was part of the home and Royal Naval veteran.
Had some very unique things happen to me in the last few days and will share them soon. Again, I am BLESSED and HONORED to have you comment. God Bless all of you and thanks. I am crying right now because you help me with my mental issues. As I have said many times, I want to make all of you LAUGH, it makes me LAUGH and I call it Self Medication which we all need these days. Wolfie the Grunt.
Thanks for your service John. I'm a usaf veteran, never had to serve during wartime, nevertheless I would have if I had to, in part due to men like yourself setting the standard for the protection of freedom.
Thank you for sharing your story, I'm glad you are able to connect with many of your buddies. I attended a couple D-Day reunions of my Dad's outfit, wasn't until the 50 yr mark that he reunited with his boys. When I shoot the P38 with my sons and others I tell my Dad's story. Now when I shoot my AR I will tell your story, you are loved not forgotten!
This was a very good video, and thank you for your service, much respect for you men. Unfortunately if the young men of our beautiful country were called upon now I hate to say it but i believe we would be in trouble . But you never know. You guys came from a generation of badass's and as far as I am concerned you all will be one until the day you exist .
Thanks for uploading this. I was born 3/3/1970 while my dad was in Vietnam (USMC). The story my mom tells me is he came home after 11 months and fell asleep on the couch with me on his chest. He stayed asleep on the couch for 24 hours straight. He doesn’t talk much about it other than to say, “It was the best and worst time of my life”. Happy USMC Birthday, today!
My grandfather died in Vietnam 14 April 1971. When I saw the dates at the beginning I got excited to see how things were while he was there during his last few days. He had 1 or 2 previous tours I believe. He was a Major in the Kontum Province and a part of Mac-V Team 22 when he was KIA. I never met him but I wish I had. Can’t imagine the stories he’d have. Anyways, thank you for this.
Your Grandfather was more than likely involved in our missions into Laos from the Kontum area. Those missions started in 1967, top secret. We would fly a lurpp team (squads) 5 or 6 men into holes made by 5,000 pound bombs dropped by C130's.
Nao gostei porque ele morreu por nada eles que se danem co o seu comunismo e hoje eles nao seriam nada porque o comunismo rouba a alma das pessoas pra nos ocidentais lutar contra esse lixo nao vale uma bala ve a russia foi so atraso para o povo e pro pais malditos comunistas que roubaram a vida do seu avo e de muitos outro USA USA USA DEMOCRACIA SEMPRE E LIBERDADE
Welcome Home. Dad was there, '69-70. Lost him 2years ago to AO cancer. Like you, he spent many years re-connecting with his brothers. Good for you keeping each other together.
Thank you. I was 7 when my dad came home and we met him at the civilian airport. He was in uniform and I remember all the dirty looks he got and how people were so cold, but he was my hero. All of you deserve honor and recognition. Thanks for sharing this. God Bless.
Before nam i was stationed at Sheppard afb working Hueys. One day the base commander Gen Page was flying his family to Dallas . He flew my Huey, but i was told to let 4 chiefs launch him, but these men were desk jockies for years , but they insisted on their brown nose mission. I stood way back and watched. Well.., they forgot to remove the ground strap which was flailing near the tail rotor. As he taxied out about 20 ft off the ground i noticed it and called it in and all was good. I was told to keep it quiet, but a couple of days later a capt approached me and i was stupid enough to think i was getting an atta boy letter and maybe a day off for saving the day ! I soon found out i was getting an article 15 and was dumbfounded. I asked why and was told they are not going to destroy the careers of 4 chiefs and i was a lowly E3, cannon fodder. He said this is really unfair and to see him in a couple of weeks and he will try to make it disappear, which he did. I was 18 and thought i was going to the brig. That's when i volunteered for nam.
God what an awesome video!! I did 1 tour in Iraq and 2 tours in Afghanistan. I was a Fire Team Leader on my second tour and then a Squad Leader on my third. I had an M4/M203 both as a FTL and a SL, and I LOVED IT. It was the best weapon to have in a firefight. Thank you for your service brother. My future Father-in-law did 2 tours in Vietnam in the Central Highlands, and I tell him you guys were my heroes growing up and were the reason I joined the Marine Corps Infantry. Welcome Home Brother!!
I was there brother in 68 and 69. Drove a Sheridan tank into several battles with the NVA. They were smart and cunning. I was an 18 year old baby. But I left there 75 years old. Never watched anything about Vietnam before now. Just heard the intro for this and decided to watch. I don’t know how you can watch and talk without crying but I admire you for it. Keep it up. Peace brother
The lift company you hitched the ride in with is the 116th AHC "Hornets", my old outfit. The H-models with the white nose and tail art were Wasps (my platoon), yellow nose art were the Yellow Jackets, and the gunship platoon (C-model gunships), with the red nose art, were the Stingers. You were there almost exactly two years after I went home. Hornet 44 is happy you enjoyed the ride.
Leo: I am married to a Vietnam veteran, and my two brothers served in army/navy. Five of my six sons are active , three soldiers, one sailor, one marine. I tried to join the navy, but I had a minor heart problem, so I could not join. So my big brother paid for my nursing degree here at home. But I have always had the greatest respect for any enlisted man. (Women also) . A few of the guys in my high school class were drafted, and did not come home.I live in Cleveland, Ohio, and when I was in high school, the National Guard opened fire on the Kent State University students who were protesting the war, killing four of the students. That was a really big deal...soldiers firing on a group of unarmed students. Tensions ran high during the draft years. That war brought on so much division, so much suffering, and then when the young men who were lucky to come home were spit on, and called (among other things) baby killers, etc., you know what I mean. I was absolutely shocked when, a few weeks ago, I was responding to a Vietnam veteran's comments, then read a few of the other comments. I was horrified when some guy responded this: (I can't recall everything he said, but in a nutshell, he got all ballistic and called him (the author of the original comment) a guess what? A baby killer, and alot more hate filled remarks, I did not know his age, but remember the hawk's, and doves? All the bitter contention, riots, and violence here At Home? I almost fell off the couch. All these years later, and there are still some ignorant bastards who have no idea what it was like over there. It's so sad, really. And now the country is again divided, with trump stirring the pot of hate, contention, and threatening innocent Americans with violence because they refuse to kiss his ass.OMG, that dildo will take us all down the rabbit hole, straight into anarchy. Keep the faith, Leo!
thanks brothers welcome home ... i done 4 tours of combat in 3 countries but i feel thats nothing in comparison to your generation and what you had to endure in Vietnam I will be forever in awe
I was 13 in 1971, my good friend Danny next door to me saw his brother Buster off to Vietnam that summer. It was a sad time for the whole neighborhood to see him go, we all had mixed feelings about the draft. I moved before Buster returned, but he did make it home, I'm sure he was a great soldier because he was a good brother to Danny. I missed the draft and did not sign up. I know a few Vietnam vets, some that have died, all are very respected by me. Thanks for the good footage and thanks to all Veterans for serving our country.....
Sorry you lost your brother over there. I was a grunt and lost more 'brothers' than I care to think about, but I still do, so I know something of how you feel.
I was there in 70, a scout pilot with an air cav troop. It was a long time before I could watch any footage about that war. In some ways I had an easy tour, shot at but never shot down, But fate is quirky and was diagnosed with a health issue that grounded me. I never flew again. But the memory that sticks was going to an evac hospital to visit a pilot who was very badly hurt. He was in a lot of pain, but when we about to leave, he slowly turned to face us and slowly thanked each one of us for coming. I choked up and when I turned away it was to see a man in bed with his right leg off at the hip. It was a ward of misery. We did what we were asked to do, and pilots, mechanics, crew chiefs, and our rifle platoon, all did it very well. But what a waste. Every congressman and president should have to see in person the human cost before taking us to war. But that's a dream, we took a break and were back at it in the middle east, fighting for no good purpose, except maybe to gives some people a feeling of importance.
From one vet to another welcome home! I had it good. I was an jet engine mechanic on Anderson Airforce Base on Guam. Worked on the B-52’s, F-4’s, and the 111’s. I remember well when Nixon said he had stopped the bombing of Norrh Vietnam and at that moment, 2 waves of B 52’s took off. About ~70 first wave and then ~90 in the next. My brother was in Kobe Sanh as a combat engineer. I remember coming back home to Travis then to San Francisco. Being on the terminal I felt like a stranger in my own country. No thank you’d just insults.
WOW. I remember watching the American news as a kid seeing this war and trying to understand what was happening. My cousin married a Vietnam veteran who came up to Canada. I've met a few Canadian Vietnam veterans and was surprised how many went down to the US to join and fight. Having served in the Canadian Forces I have nothing but respect and admiration for our American military allies and brothers.
...was a Canadian little boy..but it was on the news ( brainwash) so much...a decade later ,I met and became deep friends with a wonderful Vietnamese couple ,as immigrant boat people in the 80's
God Bless All Vets. Thank you all for you sacrafices in Viet Nam, and keeping me safe. I watched your war as a 10yo on TV, narrated by Walter Cronkite.
John - great video. My dad was a 116th Hornet slick pilot from 1/67 to 1/68. He passed away several years ago but he did pass along some stories about some of his more ‘memorable’ missions. It’s hard to imagine what you all went through at such a young age. Your generation grew up really fast. Dad also had trouble for years after the war. Thanks for your service. God speed...
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. 116th was a great unit and I went to one of their reunions years ago. Have a great Thanksgiving. Wolfie the Grunt
I had the great privilege of serving in the first gulf war with several vietnam vets and I want to say to everyone one of you brave men WELCOME HOME!! thank you for all that you did and are still doing for this great nation..
I'd like to show my highest appreciations for all American service men and women who when to South Viet Nam to help us fought against the communists. You are our best friends and heros. THANK YOU ALL.
Some very great people and a beautiful country. Wish I could connect with the kids I put my weapon in their hands and my rucksack on their backs. I really trusted them.
I lived in a neighborhood full of Vietnamese and Hmong people. They were the nicest, family oriented, people in the city in MN. I coached and the kids were the most well behaved listeners on the team. Nothing but respect! God bless sir
I registered for the draft in 71. Dad was on Luzon in 45 then Korea in 51 52. I grew up with his brokenness. His Dad was a WW1 Army vet. So many of my Uncles and cousins served as well. Just wanted to say ...Welcome home guys. We Love you..
In "71 I was a very scared of getting drafted 18 year old who ended up not having to serve because of a 4F deferment. The war in Vietnam has had a strange grip on me ever since. Whether you were drafted or volunteered, it does'nt matter, .. what matters is that you were there. I have the utmost respect John Wolf for you and your warrior friends.
Thanks to all who faught in a terrible war. Some made it home some did not. Many Vets are still fighting these battles in their heads and many are struggling in life with lose of limbs. GOD BLESS each one of you and you are all truly heroes.
Welcome home. I am 63 years old. I became aware of Vietnam when I was a little kid: my mom gave me a POW/MIA bracelet for Lt. Colonel Donald Paxton. He never came home :( Thank you for your service and this incredible video. The 11 men who were ambushed and killed on Easter Sunday 4-11-1971: God bless their souls. ps - my uncle John Served in Vietnam.
I wasn't born till 2000 however I feel as though the treatment Vietnam soldiers got when they got home wasn't just , thank you, and all veterans who've served the US military you've done your country proud
I'm 10 yrs. in age behind you guys, But Always Had and Still Have Total Respect and Admiration For Our Vietnam Soldiers and Vets !! May God Bless You Guys and Thank You !!
I've thought about you guys a lot over the years. As time goes on it gets harder and harder to watch films about VN, it's a heavy memory and we understand things differently as we get older. I graduated HS in '71, remember guys who were there (then), bringing back Akai and Marantz stereos, gave us Army jackets and stuff, my close friend drove his older brother's yellow GTX with a 440 magnum while he was there. He died by a landmine in Binh Duong province in Dec '69, had been in country only about 2 months. I don't think I can say names here but he deserves to be remembered. Several guys from my H.S. had older brothers who didn't make it back. A lot of guys did return, we were friends, we were young. None of us guys in my class went, but so many guys in the classes of 67, 68 and 69 went. It all seems so unbelievable looking back, so glad to meet guys who fought in 'Nam even now. We aren't kids these days. In the 80s I'd meet quite a few guys in Thailand and Philippines who had fought in Viet Nam and were around Clark, Subic and Bangkok hanging out for a spell or were living in Asia like myself and intended to stay. I'm so glad for every single one of you to know you made it back. You guys are a very special group, unforgettable always.
My dad was Kia 1972 3 months after I was born I never knew him my mom always said you know him very well you are your father through in through! Thanx for the movies!!!
My “stepdad” (I’ve always considered him my father) was a Vietnam vet. Robert P Poliquin USAF. Was a medic. He said the reception when he returned was gut wrenching. I’m a 59 year old woman. I can’t begin to express the profound affect this footage has had on me. A simple thank you pales in comparison to what you men did for me...for us...but I can only say Thank You from the bottom of my heart. 😌
What did they do for you? They invaded a foreign country for no good reason and many of them were maimed and killed. They did not choose to go there and of course made the best of it.., but I don’t understand what they did for you by going to war in Vietnam.
@@cindyinnew I'm a Viet Nam vet also and have been fighting bladder cancer for years now and the VA has just approved bladder cancer as a result of Agent Orange. You might tell your dad to contact the VA if he hasn't already.
@@marspp Millions of South Vietnamese now live in a totalitarian communist country because we gave up on our original mission because of politics in the US. I became anti-war during that time because it was clear that young Americans were dying because 1) politicians and not the military were running the war, and 2) politicians capitulated to the squeaky wheel of minority pressure in the states. Someone I never knew probably died in my stead - that’s what they did for me. Those young men who went to VietNam were doing their duty and, in retrospect, died for nothing. They still deserve our respect.
I am proud to say in the past year I have had the honor and privilege to say welcome home and thank you to 900+ Vietnam Veteran's as part of the organization I work for
Thank you for your service and the great footage. I'm very curious about my Uncle's time over there but he wouldn't talk about it. (and no one dared to asked) He has now past. From what I understand he was in Long Binh and was hit by a grenade in a rice patty that was tripped in front of him by his buddy,. He came home with scars all over the front of him and I could still see what looked like metal frags in his skin, the scars were dark and deep. I'll never forget Uncle Rick Austin, he was always very quiet but kind to us kiddo's. You guys are not forgotten.. ~God Bless
My grandfather was a ground pounder in Vietnam. Still has shrapnel in his forehead from the same grenade that killed his best friend. I'm thankful every day for the sacrifices made by the Brave.
I was 10 years I was in the airport in Dallas when a couple of soldiers walked passed Us and My Dad walked up to them and talked to them and I remember him saying Thank yall for yalls service. I have never forgot that. And when ever I see a veteran I thank them for there service still today. Great vib God Bless you Sir.
I need to say that my father came home from Vietnam with a purple heart and a bronze star. He was no longer the fun loving man that my mom has described. I won't dishonor his service with details but, unfortunately, he and I had a rough relationship from then on. He never told me anything about his experience so it's videos like these and heroes like you that have filled in some blanks for me. Thank you for your service.
Whether you realize it or not, you unknowingly sacrificed for our country and deserve thanks. The fact you see these great men as heroes reflects the genes your father gave you. I've never had combat experience but I am sure it's shocking to the soul and changes people. Sorry you had a different person after combat, grateful for your families sacrifice and prayers you can understand/accept it wasn't your father's fault 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 God bless you
Everybody has their own cross to bare. Some are heavier than others. Yet some people with the heaviest of all crosses are gentle, loving people, and some people with barely a cross to hold up are the most selfish. At what point do the people closest to us get to stop bearing somebody else's? I'll take it on out of responsibility and duty but how far? It's a tough question.
I have tears in my eyes while watching this. As an amputee, lost toes in lawnmower at 17, i joined the Peace Corps Volunteers and served my country USA proudly 1965-1969 in rural Turkey. The Peace Corps was our way of serving our beloved country and when we from Turkey-10, our group, get together is similar to you vets from Vietnam. We all speak Turkish, Türkçe, and cherish every day we served in country. Vets and Peace Corps Volunteers are brothers and sisters.
I tried college, but it felt like kindergarten after 3 years in the Army, 18 months in RVN. Had to go. Glad I have no college as I would not have done well, politically.
Glad you are doing well! I served as a platoon medic with A company, 1st. Infantry, 2nd battalion, 1st Infantry Division. I served January to May of 1969 when I was hit badly and sent home. We were mostly located in An Loc region and Loch nihn. In 2014 I made contact with my Company, what was left of them. Found out a reunion had started in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Been going each year since then excluding 2020. Thanks for the video and God bless!
Hi! Sitting here in France, watching your video while being obliged to stay home due to Corona virus. Seeing your footage, listening to your calm voice makes me think that nothing bad will happen and people like you saw worse. Thanks for your service in Vietnam!
I was 10 years old in 71 and at that young age I was relieved that I was born to late to serve in Vietnam. But my whole adult life I’ve felt an intense gratitude toward those that did serve our country. I’ve come to hold veterans of Vietnam in the highest regard not only because of their sacrifice but also because of lack of homecoming! As a man that loves my country, my family and most importantly my God I extend my hand in honor of you Vietnam vets, you who served when I could not, I owe each and every one of you for my families freedom. A debt that I can never repay that keeps in awe of your sacrifice. Welcome home!
What an awesome video.Thanks for sharing.Brings back a lot of memories. I was in Vietnam From March 1967 through March 1968 assigned to the 117th assault Helicopter Company as helicopter Mechanic and Flight Crew Member. My MOS was 67-N-20 We were an Air Mobile Company and spent most of our time out in the field in the II Corp area near the Laos and Cambodian borders in the Central Highlands in support of ground troops mostly. we had around 15 or so Gun Ships and about the same number of slicks to haul you guys in and out of LZs. Lived in those 8 man tents about 8 months of my tour in country. 9 fellow soldiers from my company were KIA. I read your story after the video.Sounds a lot like my life after Nam.and probably most of us that were there.I went through life holding a lot in till I was around mid 40s then things got bad.Spent a lot of time over around a 10 yr period in V A sponsored group sessions and under out patient Psych care and as given a lot of meds for PTSD. Well you know the story. Thank you again. WELCOME HOME BROTHER
To every person who has served to protect this great country in any capacity, against any enemy, thankyou from the bottom of my heart! Even people like my dad who built ships in WWII and was involved with the Poseidon project with the Polaris missile, where he was injured and disabled.
Every person who protect his own country in any capacity and against any enemy deserves our respect. Every person, who takes part in an Invasion of a country which is not his own deserves our empathy (when draft) or our pity (when joined as a volunteer). Or do you think, when Chinese or Russians visit this great country of yours carrying deadly weapons in order to protect chinese or russian interests it would be for their loved ones OK to say the same what you said about Americans in Vietnam?
@Roy Keane unofficial; don’t Tread on me… if you don’t like it, kick bricks. I still wear my ‘Nam Veterans MIA bracelet. As far as I’m concerned, a Green Beret at 17 and a Tunnel Rat outscore you every time. Stay in Mommy’s basement with your blow up doll… go ahead; you can make it look like “Hanoi Jane”; that bitch…
I went to my oral surgeon today and there was a lady there who thanks me for my Vietnam Service and then said she was in Vietnam too. As you all know I have these incredible connections. I got Malaria and was dusted off, was there a possibility she was one of nurses that took care of me? Another blessing if so.
My Father served in Korea and Vietnam, My brother was an M.P. in South Korea. I spent 4 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome Home. You all are true Americans and Heroes. Maybe it is time we face the real enemies destroying our nation domestically. Semper Fi
Dad passed in 2006 and I cried thinking of him and typing this. We seem to lose so much while deployed. Dad dropped me off on my deployment and I never saw him alive again. I Love you Dad.
I was born at the start of the war 1965. And I’m British. But allways admire the bravery of the young lads who found themselves in this hostile situation. Being 19 -20 years old. Just finding my feet at that age. Great video and loads of respect.
My father was in Vietnam in 1968. Myself graduated HS in 1968. Wanted so much to be with him but since I was blind in one eye I was unable to pass the physical. You all that served and gave it all are the best of the best. Be proud. Be strong. You all are in our hearts.
Thanks for posting this. My uncle served in Vietnam in 1968. I served in Iraq in 2004. Lost track of all my buddies but one. Maybe I'll find some of them someday. Both of those wars were counterfeit from day one. Just learned that North and South Vietnam had reached an agreement to end the war in 1968. Nixon convinced the South Vietnamese to back out of the deal. He needed the war to continue so he could get elected. That means that every casualty after 1968 didn't need to happen. Hope he's in hell for that. Politicians don't give a damn about soldiers lives or the civilians who get caught in the middle. Thank us for our service by remembering that. Hold them accountable or it will happen again.
"Politicians don't give a damn about soldiers " esp. your new "Commander in Chief"...a coward who pussied out from Viet Nam because he had a sore toe. You know, the guy who insulted a Medal of Honor recipient's family...the guy who hated a legendary PoW hero because the man wouldn't kiss his ass.
Thank you for your service and welcome home brave men!!! I m a 1969 HS graduate ready to go but they gave me a 1Y exemption. To this day I was ready to go ...but all I can say it was God's will not to go. A thank you again to all the hero's you are appreciated much! An amazing video....
Welcome Home to ALL Vietnam Veterans! Thank you for your service and much respect all those who served and especially to those who gave/made the ultimate sacrifice.
Glad you made it home safe !! Thank You for Your Service. My Dad Was a Korean War Veteran and I had Uncles in WW2. When we saw what was going on in Vietnam on the evening news, it PISSED my dad off something Fierce ! He was behind All The Troops Serving in Vietnam 100% !! God Bless All Who Served !! 🙏🙏
I was drafted in August 1968I was in 1/20 and on LZ LIZ for a few months in 1969. I then was transferred to to rear 1/20 . I didn't have your experiences . But at times was still very scary. YOUR movies brought back many memories. Hope you are well now . THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Welcome back. I was a kid who watched the war every night on the evening news. I respect you Vietnam Vets.! Thanks for doing the job no one else wanted to do. Welcome back.
One of these days I'll stop looking for my Dad in these old videos and pictures. I guess we are fortunate to have the technology to make it possible. Ghosts are real for us.
Amazing footage. Thank you for your service and spending the time to share such great video. Sorry for the loss of so many close friends. Always remember that us true Americans love, support and appreciate everything you sacrificed.
I was wounded three weeks before Easter 1971 (2/502 INF Strike Force 101st Airborne) I got back to the world 4 days before Easter...was told 2 years ago I have PTSD, I just thought if you were in combat...you had nightmares (I always walked point...my choice) After loosing three very close friends it changed me forever. I moved to Australia in 79', but the nightmares caught the next flight. Retired here and now the VA says I have Peripheral neuropathy, type 2 diabetes and just finished a year and a half of cancer (prostrate) treatment. (Which is now in remission)...my "Slack man" got one of those NEW over/under (79's) just before Xmas and chambered a shotgun round walking behind me. I hit the ground and he covered me...thank heavens he was 6 foot three... Thanks for the posting mate...sadly I pretty much only remember my friend's names who died...I wish I could forget everything, but you never can...Hot meals, bunkers and cots...those were only dreams for my team...LOL...LRPS, with hot water and iodine tablets...lovely meals...even the dioxin poison seasoning didn't help.
You were all very brave. Thank you for your service. I’m in Canada & my uncle completed 2 tours with the Marines. I guess we tried to chip in a little with volunteers. Cheers & thank you for the vid!
Thankyou Sir, My father was in country 1965-1968. He was a chief crewman in the US Air cav. He moved to Australia after the war, so I'm Australian. He never talked about the war, he never went to any marches here, and he never kept his medals. I asked him one day where his medals were, and he said, he had thrown them away. I asked why ? He answered, they don't mean anything to me. At that moment I realized, he was "hurt" by the reaction of the citizens of his homeland. The names he told me he was called when he got home, were frankly appalling ! Dad was around I guess, but he worked up in the mines of northern Australia "a lot" so we didn't see him much, and when he was home, he wasn't really there anyway. He liked to be alone and didn't hang out with mates. His eye's appeared to be teared up constantly. I remember, as a small boy waking to the screams and yells at night on occasion. It was terrifying to hear your father scream in terror. It was as though a tiny bit of the war was still going on in our house, and we had in some way, experienced a part of that war. I'm so proud of all you guy's ! I joined up in 91' to try and live up to the standard of courage you all displayed. While some people had heroes like Superman and Batman. Vietnam soldiers, were my heroes. My Superheroes ! I know my Dad loves all you guy's still, even though he doesn't say it. I know he's proud to have served in the US Army and deep down he's proud to be a Vietnam vet. So he should be !! God bless you all...much respect to you all...from a small boy in Australia, who's now 49. Marc
The truth about the soldiers, sailors, and airmen and the lies told about them could not be further apart. This video illustrates how the young men who fought in Vietnam were as good as any soldier anywhere or anytime. Thankfully although it is late in coming, Americans have a respect for Vietnam veterans. Well done... Welcome home.
I’m blown away by all this, John. You were all so young. Kids that age nowadays won’t get oof their parents couches. You and all of your buddies here are true heroes. God bless all of you, and thanks.
Thanks for posting this. When I rotated back from Iraq (first tour) we flew into Bangor, Maine for refueling. We were in our DCU's, most of us still in "desert mode". Anyway, as we exited the plane, a line of Vietnam veterans (had to have been 20-30) lined the tube thing that connects the plane to the airport. They all thanked us, shook our hands, hugged. One Vietnam guy said, "we're here to welcome you home because we didn't get welcomed home". Thank you...
Was this the 1990s one or the 2003 one? Thanks for your service!
thank you
I always Thank a Vet! I never em them I am a Vet. Dont want to take away from them or focus on me!
I remember that airport in Maine also all the vets. It made me feel part of something really big. I remember the coin shop and the concession stand. Those Vietnam vets were awesome.
For a lot of Prior Service, like myself. It will tear you up inside.
My cousin who died in 1968 in Vietnam had two children with his beautiful German wife but was unable to raise them however they grew up in Texas and have become a great asset to society .
Greetings. I was crew chief on UH1C gunship for 135th AHC, RVN 68-69. Welcome home my fellow VN veterans. You are appreciated.
Fucking based. O7 sir!
Ur my hero #rollymichaeldiakiw
Welcome home, sir.
Welcome home sir! I in no way mean this to be offensive but I must mention it because you’re also a pilot; you kind of remind me of Hermann Goering in the face. If you cut your hair you could have a promising career in the movie business!
Hear, Here! All day!
Thanks for your service, Wolfie. Not only for your service in the name of freedom, but also for your contribution to the historical record. Videos like these, unimpeded by network news and the 5 o'clock follies, are what show today's generations what yesterday's generations went through. Again, thank you.
Thank you so much for your service John. I was just a Vietnamese boy aged 4 when you got there in the South. No matter what people said about the war and the American involved in VN. I personally thank you for being there to help the South Vietnamese people and a little boy like me to live in peace until April 1975.
My oldest brother flew Hueys. Two Tours, shot down both times. He survived Vietnam. Lived out his life in the USA. He's buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
My father was an 0311 in Vietnam in 69 in the Arizona territory. When I came home from Iraq also thru Bangor, Maine and Vietnam veteran handed me his phone and told me welcome home brother and let me call my dad to tell him I was finally back home. It was the most warming moment of my life to finally know my boots where back in our beautiful country
I’m 60 years old. Part of that most unusual and incredibly lucky subset of American males who never had to defend or fight for this country in anyway at anytime ever.
Just too young for Vietnam and too old for the Middle East.
I don’t think about it everyday but it does cross my mind a couple more than a couple times every year.
Any pain I have or do suffer, any scar I carry and any disquiet of any sort that I might carry is ALL, not ALMOST all; ALL of my own making.
If there were better words than Thank You I’d use them. Thank You.
For doing as you were asked.
For doing it as…well hell, I don’t know.
For DOING it.
You all meaning ALL of you did something I’m sure I could not. You mustered a level of acceptance and fortitude and bravery and discipline that will forever evade me and I’m SO GRATEFUL I’ll never ever have to know if I ever might have.
Because you guys did what I’ll never ever be asked too.
Thank you very very much My Friend.
This video was filmed 3 days after my birth. I have grown up holding You guys as my heros. I joined the Marine Corps and later the Army. I served from 89 through 2008 with a short break in service between the Marines and the Army. 18.5 years of service and out due to combat injuries from 2 deployments to Iraq.
Gentlemen, Welcome Home! You will always be my heros!
Thank you for your service Brother. Wolfie
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Thank you for your service! You are loved!
This was shot 5 months prior to my birth. My dad was home at this point he was in Vietnam from 1968-1970
Thanks for your service brother
How anyone would give this a thumbs down is beyond me. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Communist Left wingers
These boys...kids!! Young men.....ALL. FOR WHAT?? FOR WHAT??? THEN....the welcome HOME.....TO WHAT? A KICK IN THE ASS. SHAME ON ANYONE OF YOU THAT DONT HONOR. HELP. AND BOW BEFORE ANY ONE OF THESE MEN.
Maybe someone whom got their country invaded by a foreign force and didn't agree with the policy of the U.S could do that. I like the videos, and appreciate the experiences from this conflict being shared.
Thank you for sharing. It is important that people don't forget.
Amen
As a kid I remember putting together a care package for my cousin, a Marine in Vietnam (1969). It would have razors, shaving cream, etc. My dad, who was my cousin's godfather, always insisted that he seal up the box before we put it in the mail. After Dad died I learned he threw in a Playboy when Mom wasn't looking.
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Haha he defo read the playboy first haha
Oh man, that is awesome! Lol
The men of WW2 are called the greatest generation. The men In Vietnam are slowly becoming the men of the forgotten generation. My father was one. His mind finally got the best of him 6 years ago. We need to keep these stories alive. Keep these men alive. Some volunteered to go to Vietnam but a lot were told to go. I refuse to let these men and what they did go to the grave with them. I stand sir and salute you.
Good to keep the memories alive ,..but in a healthy way.. because much of what took place was a huge phsycological operation,on the the whole North American generations to come..know Jesus everyone.,we are in His time
I am so happy that Vietnam Veterans are finally getting the thanks and acknowledgement that they should have gotten the first time they came home. People forget so many of them never asked to go there. But when there number came up, they did their patriotic duty. Thank you to all veterans!
So true! They are my hero’s! Shame on Jane Fonda for her horrible actions ....
Huh? Why would it be 'patriotic' to blindly follow the warped misunderstanding or deranged desires of Johnson and Nixon? Your moral compass is askew IMO.
@@jamespollock11 hindsight is always 20/20
@@jamespollock11 agreed. I would say that burning your draft card was very patriotic. Too bad so many would grow up to support the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
@@jamespollock11 woke hippie who has not a clue of the real world. Stayed in your parents basement way too long. Your off topic he is talking about supporting the people not Johnson and Nixon.
As a USMC grunt I found your film riveting. A true historic treasure. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do.
You had no business being here at all. So we had to send your young Arkansas & Alabama boys in wooden boxes home to their weeping mommas. Greetings from Hanoi.
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@@KingOfYourMouth You a big Hynoid Jane fan?
@@KingOfYourMouth too bad you lost more then the US did ya uneducated fool.
@@KingOfYourMouth As a Brit i know which country i would rather live in.
I am 68 this year. I had many friends who did not return from Vietnam. It was a mess, the government was responsible for all the deaths. That is another story for another time.
Right now, I would like to welcome home all of the brave men and women who served, all over the world, and, especially, all of my friends who served. The four who did not come back, I was very upset. The 7 that did come back, almost everyone of them were broken. They saw death like it was common place which it was in Vietnam. Your story is vivid in my mind and heart. I did not serve, but I will never forget the stories and horror these guys who came back experienced. I became an angry person, even more anger when one of my friends was suffering so much, he could not understand why his Marine platoon was wiped out during the night. He was the only survivor during this massacre.
He ended up in a VA hospital as he could not cope. 2 years after his return, he was in a terrible car accident. He took his own life after his recovery. He told me one time during his depression, I survived, but he also said, it was a horrible revelation to know all were dead except me. He said he was not supposed to be alive. All of his friends were dead, the guys he fought with everyday to keep us safe back home, they all died. He said he would see their faces in his dreams, and his guilt was slowly killing him. Rest in piece Craig, you did your duty, and you did it well, God Bless you and God Bless America.
I say to all of you who served, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we will never forget your service ... NEVER FORGET!!!!! WWG1WGA !!!!
I was an Air Force aircraft radio tech at Danang in 1967. First one on an F-4 Phantom back from a mission up north. The plane was still hot and sweaty when I noticed an 8mm film container on the pilots console. Home movies! Was very tempted to take that home with me, but knew it meant more to the pilot than me, so handed it to the crew chief. Your movie is fantastic!
Welcome home friend, from a Canadian who served 4 tours in the Balkins and in Afghanistan.
I was their in 1971 1972 and half of 1973 we where alot of kids doing what we had to do to survive. I remember 1972 as the worse time for us.....I have had a stroke so I lost some of my memories at 70 I remember how strong and fit I was, I think I still have that strength today. My stroke was bad but I still have some of my memories, I had to lean-to talk again I am still working on that,it is frustrating but I was a survivor.
Very best wishes to you Ken.
Be well Brother. Wolfie the Grunt
God bless you Ken. You will never be forgotten!! Keep fighting.
Thank you for your service!!! 🇺🇸
Welcome home keep up the fight
That was my war too. I was Navy, 1964 to 1970. I was never in country. I was in submarines but 4 of my High School friends came home in a box . I still visit their graves.
Thank you for your service once a friend always a friend RIP to yours
Thank you to all who served the US. I vividly remember how badly some treated our Heros. I was nine and my entire apt complex in Allentown PA welcomed three wonderful Heros back home with a week long celebration after the Fall of Saigon. I remember it like yesterday even though it was almost 50 years ago.
Be well and ❤.
Veterans Day is coming soon. I spent this evening calling guys I served with in Nam. One is the guy that was waiting to get on the helicopter I was on and I found him. He is in the Wolfie the Grunt video. We talked for 45 minutes, what a great guy, Angie Onevelo.
It must be remarkable finally getting to talk to your brothers in arms after such long time. No-one can fully understand what you went through and to find the only other people who can must be so fulfilling. Good for you John it truly makes me happy to read. God bless you Sir.
@@SurreySoundsystem Thanks for your blessing to respond to me. Hopefully 2021 is going to be a lot better than is year.
Every war is unique. Your war the enemy was rarely seen. My war, Afghanistan/Iraq we saw the enemy everywhere.
@@GoSocialEnvergy Hi John I'm sorry i didn't even see your response. It's not usual for the author of TH-cam video to reply so I wasn't looking out for it. I gotta say though, after seeing your video I took it upon myself to look at what you guys had to go through and I'm truly astonished at the strength, grit and bloody determination you real men had/have. I thank you for you service and pray you have many more years of love and happiness.
I'm a Scotsman. Boy did it piss me off, the welcome home you never received.
I would like to say thank you for your service, and especially to those who payed the ultimate price.
Some gave all, all gave some. God bless you all. LWF.
I am south vietnamese. I love the humour of the american soldiers. Thank you for having fought bravely in south vietnam to preserve freedom. THANK YOU.
Mika, Vietnam is a beautiful country with great people. The two kids in the video were my friends. We called them Coke Kids because they would find us in the bush riding their bikes that had a rack on the back to hold a big block of ice to roll Coca Cola cans on to make them cool. We trusted them and they had an ability to avoid the enemy we knew they were on our side and never gave the VC our positions. South Vietnamese women are beautiful. Thanks for your comments.
You’re welcome
@@GoSocialEnvergy Funny you say that I just talked to a Vietnam vet two days ago and one of his horror stories was of a soldier getting sent back home because a child selling Coca-Cola ended up throwing a hand grenade into the back the second truck in the convoy right after selling sodas first one and he had to open fire annihilate the kid and his Coke stand and later found out it was the same age as his son and he had had enough
@@twa4077 Our kids were very trust worthy.
@@GeoSolarTek A little confused by your comment. who is “our kids” the kids you speak of in your paragraph are the “same” kids essentialy that inevitably threw a grenade in the back of a convoy in my story. no one was trustworthy. maybe i misread
I was a kid during the war, but I paid attention to what was happening. You guys who served in Vietnam have a special place in my heart. You deserved more than you got from your country.
It is a comfort to me to know that some Vietnam veterans are coming out now and telling their stories, I was silent for 29 years before I talked about Vietnam in August 2001. I am still not outspoken or speak freely but will talk if I am asked about my experiences. The first time I talked about it was a great sense of relief for me. Once it was out in the open I was mentally set free and the flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and the sleepless nights ended and the cold sweats stopped. It was amazing how it all went away after one conversation . As for "welcome home" I never expected or wanted that, I just wanted to find peace of mind and return to the normal life I left behind. I have been at peace now for 17 years and counting.
As a student of the war in SE Asia, for 40 years, I Would truly appreciate reading your story. If you ever want to write it, I would be honored to edit it for you. Thank you, sir.
God bless you and Thank you for serving our country,
if you don't tell anyone your stories die with you.
Everything I know about my grandfather's service I had to find out through detectivework and going backwards to determine what happened. The only info i had to start with was "hated hawaii", "USS William H Hunt", and that there had been a Kamikaze attack, DD-674 was struck while on radar picket duty off Okinawa. No artifacts of that ship survive, and only 4 fletcher class still exist in whole.
I know more about my paternal grandfather because he told dad those stories; maternal grandpa did not talk about it at all to any of his 4 sons or my mother - that miniscule shred of info i had was from the eldest son and that was all he knew.
so tell someone. your stories are worth telling and worth hearing. it is worth knowing what you did, what you sacrificed for, what you faced coming home. hell. even for a camera.
i make it a point to record people's stories whenever i can; once they're gone so are the stories unless you save them or pass them on.
as i said, if you don't share them; the stories die with you.
@@iiinassau4482 my stories have only been heard by a few folks, one was a young 11 yr boy that was interested , (I did not tell him much I felt he was too young to hear some of it) one was my father (WW2 decorated vet of the s. pacific front, he understood) and one was my psychiatrist at the VA no one else has asked, no one was interested 50 yrs back so why would they be interested now, and I doubt anyone local will ask. I rarely mention that I am a veteran of Vietnam, it has been over 50 years and I rarely think about it now. as the saying goes, "let sleeping dogs lie" I am really not interested in talking about it anyway
@@royhoco5748 if you told one boy, that's enough
but that said myself and others would be interested in hearing. yall ever thought of making a video like this?
Amazing story, thanks Wolfie. Thanks also for honoring the men who you served with. Glad you're on the road to recovery after all you've been through.
Thanks for your post. Wolfie
Thank you for your service sir. My dad was there in 68.....I appreciate your sharing this with the world.
FELLOW VIET NAM VETERANS
THANKS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY...
IN SUCH TROUBLED TIMES IN OUR HISTORY...
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My father was there in 71, this is the coolest because an actual soldier filmed. Thank you sir for this God bless!
Just an old sailor here. Great honors and respect to you fellas and my upmost respect and gratitude for your sacrifices. I was riding the USS Genessee (AOG 8) and was never in harms way at all. I was just an observer. I got many of the benefits but none of the dangers. I am so grateful for your service and sacrifices. I hope you men and women have found peace within your souls.. Thanks again to you all.
Tom... My Dad was Army... But both my Sons Navy!!! Under water for months! Told me about "Hot Bedding"... You sleep and as soon as you get up another takes your bed. Navy Rocks!!! You will NEVER be forgotten!!!!
Growing up as a kid in the 60s and 70s i always had the highest respect for our Viet Nam Veterans, still do today. I credit my 20 years of service to their sacrifice and courage. These videos are a beautiful memorial to them and to the fallen. Thank you and God Bless each one of you.
Thank you for your service. My mother is a WW2 survivor. She was 12 years old living on the southern coast of England. My grandfather was part of the home and Royal Naval veteran.
Had some very unique things happen to me in the last few days and will share them soon. Again, I am BLESSED and HONORED to have you comment. God Bless all of you and thanks. I am crying right now because you help me with my mental issues. As I have said many times, I want to make all of you LAUGH, it makes me LAUGH and I call it Self Medication which we all need these days. Wolfie the Grunt.
thanks for sharing mate not often we see home movies of this detail from Vietnam.
Thanks for your service John. I'm a usaf veteran, never had to serve during wartime, nevertheless I would have if I had to, in part due to men like yourself setting the standard for the protection of freedom.
Thank you for sharing this and the sacrifices you made serving our country.
God bless 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing your story, I'm glad you are able to connect with many of your buddies. I attended a couple D-Day reunions of my Dad's outfit, wasn't until the 50 yr mark that he reunited with his boys. When I shoot the P38 with my sons and others I tell my Dad's story. Now when I shoot my AR I will tell your story, you are loved not forgotten!
Thanks for your service Wolf
Thanks to most of you for your support and taking the time to post
No, THANK You for your service and for giving us this awesome footage. You're appreciated
Thank you is more like it brother
This was a very good video, and thank you for your service, much respect for you men. Unfortunately if the young men of our beautiful country were called upon now I hate to say it but i believe we would be in trouble . But you never know. You guys came from a generation of badass's and as far as I am concerned you all will be one until the day you exist .
Thanks for uploading this. I was born 3/3/1970 while my dad was in Vietnam (USMC). The story my mom tells me is he came home after 11 months and fell asleep on the couch with me on his chest. He stayed asleep on the couch for 24 hours straight. He doesn’t talk much about it other than to say, “It was the best and worst time of my life”.
Happy USMC Birthday, today!
I agree same here, best time of my life but also the worse, will never forget!
Tell you Dad thanks for me and Semper Fi
@@GoSocialEnvergy Copy that. Thanks.
@@garykilber3960 Thanks for your service. Happy Veterans Day.
Thanks patton303!
My grandfather died in Vietnam 14 April 1971. When I saw the dates at the beginning I got excited to see how things were while he was there during his last few days. He had 1 or 2 previous tours I believe. He was a Major in the Kontum Province and a part of Mac-V Team 22 when he was KIA. I never met him but I wish I had. Can’t imagine the stories he’d have. Anyways, thank you for this.
Thanks for sharing.
Sorry for your loss
Salute to your hero
Your Grandfather was more than likely involved in our missions into Laos from the Kontum area. Those missions started in 1967, top secret.
We would fly a lurpp team (squads) 5 or 6 men into holes made by 5,000 pound bombs dropped by C130's.
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Much love... know Jesus
Welcome Home. Dad was there, '69-70. Lost him 2years ago to AO cancer. Like you, he spent many years re-connecting with his brothers. Good for you keeping each other together.
April 10th 1971, my father died three days later, I was 12.... I will never forget that day.
Thank you. I was 7 when my dad came home and we met him at the civilian airport. He was in uniform and I remember all the dirty looks he got and how people were so cold, but he was my hero. All of you deserve honor and recognition. Thanks for sharing this. God Bless.
At the entrance to Travis afb and just returning from nam a group of hippies tried to flip over the taxi we were in. They failed.
Before nam i was stationed at Sheppard afb working Hueys. One day the base commander Gen Page was flying his family to Dallas
. He flew my Huey, but i was told to let 4 chiefs launch him, but these men were desk jockies for years , but they insisted on their brown nose mission. I stood way back and watched. Well.., they forgot to remove the ground strap which was flailing near the tail rotor. As he taxied out about 20 ft off the ground i noticed it and called it in and all was good. I was told to keep it quiet, but a couple of days later a capt approached me and i was stupid enough to think i was getting an atta boy letter and maybe a day off for saving the day ! I soon found out i was getting an article 15 and was dumbfounded. I asked why and was told they are not going to destroy the careers of 4 chiefs and i was a lowly E3, cannon fodder. He said this is really unfair and to see him in a couple of weeks and he will try to make it disappear, which he did. I was 18 and thought i was going to the brig. That's when i volunteered for nam.
God what an awesome video!! I did 1 tour in Iraq and 2 tours in Afghanistan. I was a Fire Team Leader on my second tour and then a Squad Leader on my third. I had an M4/M203 both as a FTL and a SL, and I LOVED IT. It was the best weapon to have in a firefight. Thank you for your service brother. My future Father-in-law did 2 tours in Vietnam in the Central Highlands, and I tell him you guys were my heroes growing up and were the reason I joined the Marine Corps Infantry. Welcome Home Brother!!
Thanks
I was there brother in 68 and 69. Drove a Sheridan tank into several battles with the NVA. They were smart and cunning. I was an 18 year old baby. But I left there 75 years old. Never watched anything about Vietnam before now. Just heard the intro for this and decided to watch. I don’t know how you can watch and talk without crying but I admire you for it. Keep it up. Peace brother
thank you sir, y'all were e the ones who trained me in 1988, when I was in service, and I would not change a GD thing...
I do to make, I love these brave men, how could someone throw dog shit on them? I would have to gun them down, with no remorse...
The men of Vietnam who served in country God bless you for you sacrifice and service.
The lift company you hitched the ride in with is the 116th AHC "Hornets", my old outfit. The H-models with the white nose and tail art were Wasps (my platoon), yellow nose art were the Yellow Jackets, and the gunship platoon (C-model gunships), with the red nose art, were the Stingers. You were there almost exactly two years after I went home. Hornet 44 is happy you enjoyed the ride.
That's awesome! Welcome home boy!
Hornet's were great. When were you there?
Leo: I am married to a Vietnam veteran, and my two brothers served in army/navy. Five of my six sons are active , three soldiers, one sailor, one marine. I tried to join the navy, but I had a minor heart problem, so I could not join. So my big brother paid for my nursing degree here at home. But I have always had the greatest respect for any enlisted man. (Women also) . A few of the guys in my high school class were drafted, and did not come home.I live in Cleveland, Ohio, and when I was in high school, the National Guard opened fire on the Kent State University students who were protesting the war, killing four of the students. That was a really big deal...soldiers firing on a group of unarmed students. Tensions ran high during the draft years. That war brought on so much division, so much suffering, and then when the young men who were lucky to come home were spit on, and called (among other things) baby killers, etc., you know what I mean. I was absolutely shocked when, a few weeks ago, I was responding to a Vietnam veteran's comments, then read a few of the other comments. I was horrified when some guy responded this: (I can't recall everything he said, but in a nutshell, he got all ballistic and called him (the author of the original comment) a guess what? A baby killer, and alot more hate filled remarks, I did not know his age, but remember the hawk's, and doves? All the bitter contention, riots, and violence here At Home? I almost fell off the couch. All these years later, and there are still some ignorant bastards who have no idea what it was like over there. It's so sad, really. And now the country is again divided, with trump stirring the pot of hate, contention, and threatening innocent Americans with violence because they refuse to kiss his ass.OMG, that dildo will take us all down the rabbit hole, straight into anarchy. Keep the faith, Leo!
@@zombienursern4909 I am a Vietnam vet it started out as a corpsman I'm later became a PRN and I am appalled at your ignorance
Welcome home, man
Welcome home! So very glad you made it. You all are America's finest, our heroes!
thanks brothers welcome home ... i done 4 tours of combat in 3 countries but i feel thats nothing in comparison to your generation and what you had to endure in Vietnam I will be forever in awe
I was 13 in 1971, my good friend Danny next door to me saw his brother Buster off to Vietnam that summer. It was a sad time for the whole neighborhood to see him go, we all had mixed feelings about the draft. I moved before Buster returned, but he did make it home, I'm sure he was a great soldier because he was a good brother to Danny. I missed the draft and did not sign up. I know a few Vietnam vets, some that have died, all are very respected by me. Thanks for the good footage and thanks to all Veterans for serving our country.....
I just got done watching your video that you made in 71
My older brother is killed in Vietnam the year before
25th infantry
Thank you for sharing
Paul Charles do you think everything on this video was taken by his px camera? Unless I’m missing something
@@ezswann8176 u are missin somethin
david isaac I guess I missed the part where they met toon the 35 that was my bad
@@ezswann8176 no problem man :)
Sorry you lost your brother over there. I was a grunt and lost more 'brothers' than I care to think about, but I still do, so I know something of how you feel.
I was there in 70, a scout pilot with an air cav troop. It was a long time before I could watch any footage about that war. In some ways I had an easy tour, shot at but never shot down, But fate is quirky and was diagnosed with a health issue that grounded me. I never flew again. But the memory that sticks was going to an evac hospital to visit a pilot who was very badly hurt. He was in a lot of pain, but when we about to leave, he slowly turned to face us and slowly thanked each one of us for coming. I choked up and when I turned away it was to see a man in bed with his right leg off at the hip. It was a ward of misery.
We did what we were asked to do, and pilots, mechanics, crew chiefs, and our rifle platoon, all did it very well. But what a waste. Every congressman and president should have to see in person the human cost before taking us to war. But that's a dream, we took a break and were back at it in the middle east, fighting for no good purpose, except maybe to gives some people a feeling of importance.
Thanks for your service in Nam. Sorry for your pain
From one vet to another welcome home! I had it good. I was an jet engine mechanic on Anderson Airforce Base on Guam. Worked on the B-52’s, F-4’s, and the 111’s. I remember well when Nixon said he had stopped the bombing of Norrh Vietnam and at that moment, 2 waves of B 52’s took off. About ~70 first wave and then ~90 in the next. My brother was in Kobe Sanh as a combat engineer. I remember coming back home to Travis then to San Francisco. Being on the terminal I felt like a stranger in my own country. No thank you’d just insults.
Thank you......lol brother.....
WOW. I remember watching the American news as a kid seeing this war and trying to understand what was happening. My cousin married a Vietnam veteran who came up to Canada. I've met a few Canadian Vietnam veterans and was surprised how many went down to the US to join and fight. Having served in the Canadian Forces I have nothing but respect and admiration for our American military allies and brothers.
...was a Canadian little boy..but it was on the news ( brainwash) so much...a decade later ,I met and became deep friends with a wonderful Vietnamese couple ,as immigrant boat people in the 80's
I was a little kid during that time. I prayed for you guys every nite. You are my heroes. Thank you for posting.
God Bless All Vets. Thank you all for you sacrafices in Viet Nam, and keeping me safe. I watched your war as a 10yo on TV, narrated by Walter Cronkite.
Keeping you safe? Why? was the US under attack?
John - great video. My dad was a 116th Hornet slick pilot from 1/67 to 1/68. He passed away several years ago but he did pass along some stories about some of his more ‘memorable’ missions. It’s hard to imagine what you all went through at such a young age. Your generation grew up really fast. Dad also had trouble for years after the war. Thanks for your service. God speed...
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. 116th was a great unit and I went to one of their reunions years ago. Have a great Thanksgiving. Wolfie the Grunt
I had the great privilege of serving in the first gulf war with several vietnam vets and I want to say to everyone one of you brave men WELCOME HOME!! thank you for all that you did and are still doing for this great nation..
Thank you for your Service, Brother. Be safe and well!
I'd like to show my highest appreciations for all American service men and women who when to South Viet Nam to help us fought against the communists. You are our best friends and heros. THANK YOU ALL.
Some very great people and a beautiful country. Wish I could connect with the kids I put my weapon in their hands and my rucksack on their backs. I really trusted them.
I lived in a neighborhood full of Vietnamese and Hmong people. They were the nicest, family oriented, people in the city in MN. I coached and the kids were the most well behaved listeners on the team. Nothing but respect! God bless sir
I registered for the draft in 71. Dad was on Luzon in 45 then Korea in 51 52. I grew up with his brokenness. His Dad was a WW1 Army vet. So many of my Uncles and cousins served as well. Just wanted to say ...Welcome home guys. We Love you..
In "71 I was a very scared of getting drafted 18 year old who ended up not having to serve because of a 4F deferment. The war in Vietnam has had a strange grip on me ever since. Whether you were drafted or volunteered, it does'nt matter, ..
what matters is that you were there. I have the utmost respect John Wolf for you and your warrior friends.
Hurry up and wait
Many are called but not all are chosen. It is what it was 😐
This footage is absolutely incredible. Not many of these time capsules exist. Thanks for your service!!
Thanks to all who faught in a terrible war. Some made it home some did not. Many Vets are still fighting these battles in their heads and many are struggling in life with lose of limbs. GOD BLESS each one of you and you are all truly heroes.
Welcome home. I am 63 years old. I became aware of Vietnam when I was a little kid: my mom gave me a POW/MIA bracelet for Lt. Colonel Donald Paxton. He never came home :( Thank you for your service and this incredible video. The 11 men who were ambushed and killed on Easter Sunday 4-11-1971: God bless their souls. ps - my uncle John Served in Vietnam.
I wasn't born till 2000 however I feel as though the treatment Vietnam soldiers got when they got home wasn't just , thank you, and all veterans who've served the US military you've done your country proud
Hope for humanity restored, for today. Thank you
I'm 10 yrs. in age behind you guys, But Always Had and Still Have Total Respect and Admiration For Our Vietnam Soldiers and Vets !! May God Bless You Guys and Thank You !!
I've thought about you guys a lot over the years. As time goes on it gets harder and harder to watch films about VN, it's a heavy memory and we understand things differently as we get older. I graduated HS in '71, remember guys who were there (then), bringing back Akai and Marantz stereos, gave us Army jackets and stuff, my close friend drove his older brother's yellow GTX with a 440 magnum while he was there. He died by a landmine in Binh Duong province in Dec '69, had been in country only about 2 months. I don't think I can say names here but he deserves to be remembered. Several guys from my H.S. had older brothers who didn't make it back. A lot of guys did return, we were friends, we were young. None of us guys in my class went, but so many guys in the classes of 67, 68 and 69 went. It all seems so unbelievable looking back, so glad to meet guys who fought in 'Nam even now. We aren't kids these days. In the 80s I'd meet quite a few guys in Thailand and Philippines who had fought in Viet Nam and were around Clark, Subic and Bangkok hanging out for a spell or were living in Asia like myself and intended to stay. I'm so glad for every single one of you to know you made it back. You guys are a very special group, unforgettable always.
I guess I'm the opposite after 55 years am I only now able to look at Vietnam war footage.
It's good to know that you've gotten 55 years since then. Keep it up.
My dad was Kia 1972 3 months after I was born I never knew him my mom always said you know him very well you are your father through in through! Thanx for the movies!!!
Your mom is right. Takes over like his old man. Nice.
Sorry for your mom and you, not knowing your dad.
My “stepdad” (I’ve always considered him my father) was a Vietnam vet. Robert P Poliquin USAF. Was a medic. He said the reception when he returned was gut wrenching. I’m a 59 year old woman. I can’t begin to express the profound affect this footage has had on me. A simple thank you pales in comparison to what you men did for me...for us...but I can only say Thank
You from the bottom of my heart. 😌
Feel free to get in touch with me. He’s in Florida. My mother passed and he’s remarried and happy. Just beat bladder cancer
What did they do for you? They invaded a foreign country for no good reason and many of them were maimed and killed. They did not choose to go there and of course made the best of it.., but I don’t understand what they did for you by going to war in Vietnam.
@@cindyinnew I'm a Viet Nam vet also and have been fighting bladder cancer for years now and the VA has just approved bladder cancer as a result of Agent Orange. You might tell your dad to contact the VA if he hasn't already.
@@marspp Millions of South Vietnamese now live in a totalitarian communist country because we gave up on our original mission because of politics in the US. I became anti-war during that time because it was clear that young Americans were dying because 1) politicians and not the military were running the war, and 2) politicians capitulated to the squeaky wheel of minority pressure in the states. Someone I never knew probably died in my stead - that’s what they did for me. Those young men who went to VietNam were doing their duty and, in retrospect, died for nothing. They still deserve our respect.
I always show my appreciation to all vets
I am proud to say in the past year I have had the honor and privilege to say welcome home and thank you to 900+ Vietnam Veteran's as part of the organization I work for
Thank you for your service and the great footage. I'm very curious about my Uncle's time over there but he wouldn't talk about it. (and no one dared to asked) He has now past. From what I understand he was in Long Binh and was hit by a grenade in a rice patty that was tripped in front of him by his buddy,. He came home with scars all over the front of him and I could still see what looked like metal frags in his skin, the scars were dark and deep. I'll never forget Uncle Rick Austin, he was always very quiet but kind to us kiddo's. You guys are not forgotten.. ~God Bless
My grandfather was a ground pounder in Vietnam. Still has shrapnel in his forehead from the same grenade that killed his best friend. I'm thankful every day for the sacrifices made by the Brave.
I was 10 years I was in the airport in Dallas when a couple of soldiers walked passed Us and My Dad walked up to them and talked to them and I remember him saying Thank yall for yalls service. I have never forgot that. And when ever I see a veteran I thank them for there service still today. Great vib God Bless you Sir.
Ray, I grew up in Dallas in the Lake Highlands area. I went to Hexter, Hill Jr. High and Bryan Adams High School. Thanks.
I need to say that my father came home from Vietnam with a purple heart and a bronze star. He was no longer the fun loving man that my mom has described. I won't dishonor his service with details but, unfortunately, he and I had a rough relationship from then on. He never told me anything about his experience so it's videos like these and heroes like you that have filled in some blanks for me. Thank you for your service.
Whether you realize it or not, you unknowingly sacrificed for our country and deserve thanks.
The fact you see these great men as heroes reflects the genes your father gave you.
I've never had combat experience but I am sure it's shocking to the soul and changes people. Sorry you had a different person after combat, grateful for your families sacrifice and prayers you can understand/accept it wasn't your father's fault
🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 God bless you
Everybody has their own cross to bare. Some are heavier than others. Yet some people with the heaviest of all crosses are gentle, loving people, and some people with barely a cross to hold up are the most selfish. At what point do the people closest to us get to stop bearing somebody else's? I'll take it on out of responsibility and duty but how far? It's a tough question.
I have tears in my eyes while watching this. As an amputee, lost toes in lawnmower at 17, i joined the Peace Corps Volunteers and served my country USA proudly 1965-1969 in rural Turkey. The Peace Corps was our way of serving our beloved country and when we from Turkey-10, our group, get together is similar to you vets from Vietnam. We all speak Turkish, Türkçe, and cherish every day we served in country. Vets and Peace Corps Volunteers are brothers and sisters.
Just so young , so innocent ,so sad ,,bloody hero's one and all !
Cheers to them young men !
K
Ain't that how its always been though. Watch "They shall not grow old". Loss of youth, innocence and humanity is a common theme in all war.
I tried college, but it felt like kindergarten after 3 years in the Army, 18 months in RVN. Had to go. Glad I have no college as I would not have done well, politically.
Glad you are doing well! I served as a platoon medic with A company, 1st. Infantry, 2nd battalion, 1st Infantry Division. I served January to May of 1969 when I was hit badly and sent home. We were mostly located in An Loc region and Loch nihn. In 2014 I made contact with my Company, what was left of them. Found out a reunion had started in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Been going each year since then excluding 2020. Thanks for the video and God bless!
Hi! Sitting here in France, watching your video while being obliged to stay home due to Corona virus. Seeing your footage, listening to your calm voice makes me think that nothing bad will happen and people like you saw worse. Thanks for your service in Vietnam!
Same for me here in Montenegro
I was 10 years old in 71 and at that young age I was relieved that I was born to late to serve in Vietnam. But my whole adult life I’ve felt an intense gratitude toward those that did serve our country. I’ve come to hold veterans of Vietnam in the highest regard not only because of their sacrifice but also because of lack of homecoming! As a man that loves my country, my family and most importantly my God I extend my hand in honor of you Vietnam vets, you who served when I could not, I owe each and every one of you for my families freedom. A debt that I can never repay that keeps in awe of your sacrifice. Welcome home!
You couldn't say it any better thumbs 👍
What an awesome video.Thanks for sharing.Brings back a lot of memories.
I was in Vietnam From March 1967 through March 1968 assigned to the 117th assault Helicopter Company as helicopter Mechanic and Flight Crew Member. My MOS was 67-N-20 We were an Air Mobile Company and spent most of our time out in the field in the II Corp area near the Laos and Cambodian borders in the Central Highlands in support of ground troops mostly. we had around 15 or so Gun Ships and about the same number of slicks to haul you guys in and out of LZs. Lived in those 8 man tents about 8 months of my tour in country. 9 fellow soldiers from my company were KIA. I read your story after the video.Sounds a lot like my life after Nam.and probably most of us that were there.I went through life holding a lot in till I was around mid 40s then things got bad.Spent a lot of time over around a 10 yr period in V A sponsored group sessions and under out patient Psych care and as given a lot of meds for PTSD. Well you know the story.
Thank you again.
WELCOME HOME BROTHER
Hap Hartmann thank you for your story and service and all the sacrifice. Really appreciate that. 🙏🤛🏻
To every person who has served to protect this great country in any capacity, against any enemy, thankyou from the bottom of my heart! Even people like my dad who built ships in WWII and was involved with the Poseidon project with the Polaris missile, where he was injured and disabled.
Every person who protect his own country in any capacity and against any enemy deserves our respect. Every person, who takes part in an Invasion of a country which is not his own deserves our empathy (when draft) or our pity (when joined as a volunteer).
Or do you think, when Chinese or Russians visit this great country of yours carrying deadly weapons in order to protect chinese or russian interests it would be for their loved ones OK to say the same what you said about Americans in Vietnam?
@Roy Keane unofficial; don’t Tread on me… if you don’t like it, kick bricks. I still wear my ‘Nam Veterans MIA bracelet. As far as I’m concerned, a Green Beret at 17 and a Tunnel Rat outscore you every time. Stay in Mommy’s basement with your blow up doll… go ahead; you can make it look like “Hanoi Jane”; that bitch…
I went to my oral surgeon today and there was a lady there who thanks me for my Vietnam Service and then said she was in Vietnam too. As you all know I have these incredible connections. I got Malaria and was dusted off, was there a possibility she was one of nurses that took care of me? Another blessing if so.
I was 11 when you made this video. It put me right back into 1971. I'll never forget the feeling in the US then. Thank you for the ride!
My Father served in Korea and Vietnam, My brother was an M.P. in South Korea. I spent 4 years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcome Home. You all are true Americans and Heroes. Maybe it is time we face the real enemies destroying our nation domestically. Semper Fi
Dad passed in 2006 and I cried thinking of him and typing this. We seem to lose so much while deployed. Dad dropped me off on my deployment and I never saw him alive again. I Love you Dad.
Thanks for your and their Service. Wolfie
Veterans political party!
Thank you sir. And 50 years late with shame for the way the Nam vet was treated, - WELCOME HOME.
I was born at the start of the war 1965. And I’m British. But allways admire the bravery of the young lads who found themselves in this hostile situation. Being 19 -20 years old. Just finding my feet at that age. Great video and loads of respect.
I visited London and love you Brits. Wolfie
My father was in Vietnam in 1968. Myself graduated HS in 1968. Wanted so much to be with him but since I was blind in one eye I was unable to pass the physical. You all that served and gave it all are the best of the best. Be proud. Be strong. You all are in our hearts.
Thanks for posting this. My uncle served in Vietnam in 1968. I served in Iraq in 2004. Lost track of all my buddies but one. Maybe I'll find some of them someday. Both of those wars were counterfeit from day one. Just learned that North and South Vietnam had reached an agreement to end the war in 1968. Nixon convinced the South Vietnamese to back out of the deal. He needed the war to continue so he could get elected. That means that every casualty after 1968 didn't need to happen. Hope he's in hell for that. Politicians don't give a damn about soldiers lives or the civilians who get caught in the middle. Thank us for our service by remembering that. Hold them accountable or it will happen again.
Bone Spurs never had to go but I salute you!
"Politicians don't give a damn about soldiers " esp. your new "Commander in Chief"...a coward who pussied out from Viet Nam because he had a sore toe. You know, the guy who insulted a Medal of Honor recipient's family...the guy who hated a legendary PoW hero because the man wouldn't kiss his ass.
Thank you for your service and welcome home brave men!!! I m a 1969 HS graduate ready to go but they gave me a 1Y exemption. To this day I was ready to go ...but all I can say it was God's will not to go. A thank you again to all the hero's you are appreciated much! An amazing video....
Welcome Home to ALL Vietnam Veterans! Thank you for your service and much respect all those who served and especially to those who gave/made the ultimate sacrifice.
Glad you made it home safe !! Thank You for Your Service. My Dad Was a Korean War Veteran and I had Uncles in WW2. When we saw what was going on in Vietnam on the evening news, it PISSED my dad off something Fierce ! He was behind All The Troops Serving in Vietnam 100% !! God Bless All Who Served !! 🙏🙏
I was 4 years old and had no idea. Now I do. Thank you is not enough.
I was drafted in August 1968I was in 1/20 and on LZ LIZ
for a few months in 1969. I then was transferred to to rear 1/20 . I didn't have your experiences . But at times was still very scary. YOUR movies brought back many memories. Hope you are well now .
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Small world, thanks for your service.
Welcome back. I was a kid who watched the war every night on the evening news. I respect you Vietnam Vets.! Thanks for doing the job no one else wanted to do. Welcome back.
One of these days I'll stop looking for my Dad in these old videos and pictures. I guess we are fortunate to have the technology to make it possible. Ghosts are real for us.
Never stop looking!
You guys are all heroes in my book. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service. Welcome home.
Amazing footage. Thank you for your service and spending the time to share such great video. Sorry for the loss of so many close friends. Always remember that us true Americans love, support and appreciate everything you sacrificed.
I was wounded three weeks before Easter 1971 (2/502 INF Strike Force 101st Airborne) I got back to the world 4 days before Easter...was told 2 years ago I have PTSD, I just thought if you were in combat...you had nightmares (I always walked point...my choice) After loosing three very close friends it changed me forever.
I moved to Australia in 79', but the nightmares caught the next flight. Retired here and now the VA says I have Peripheral neuropathy, type 2 diabetes and just finished a year and a half of cancer (prostrate) treatment. (Which is now in remission)...my "Slack man" got one of those NEW over/under (79's) just before Xmas and chambered a shotgun round walking behind me. I hit the ground and he covered me...thank heavens he was 6 foot three...
Thanks for the posting mate...sadly I pretty much only remember my friend's names who died...I wish I could forget everything, but you never can...Hot meals, bunkers and cots...those were only dreams for my team...LOL...LRPS, with hot water and iodine tablets...lovely meals...even the dioxin poison seasoning didn't help.
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Prayers for you. I will probably remember this message till the day I die. 🙏🤟
I wish so much there was some relief for you. Godspeed my friend
You were all very brave. Thank you for your service. I’m in Canada & my uncle completed 2 tours with the Marines. I guess we tried to chip in a little with volunteers. Cheers & thank you for the vid!
Thankyou Sir, My father was in country 1965-1968. He was a chief crewman in the US Air cav. He moved to Australia after the war, so I'm Australian. He never talked about the war, he never went to any marches here, and he never kept his medals. I asked him one day where his medals were, and he said, he had thrown them away. I asked why ? He answered, they don't mean anything to me. At that moment I realized, he was "hurt" by the reaction of the citizens of his homeland. The names he told me he was called when he got home, were frankly appalling ! Dad was around I guess, but he worked up in the mines of northern Australia "a lot" so we didn't see him much, and when he was home, he wasn't really there anyway. He liked to be alone and didn't hang out with mates. His eye's appeared to be teared up constantly. I remember, as a small boy waking to the screams and yells at night on occasion. It was terrifying to hear your father scream in terror. It was as though a tiny bit of the war was still going on in our house, and we had in some way, experienced a part of that war. I'm so proud of all you guy's ! I joined up in 91' to try and live up to the standard of courage you all displayed. While some people had heroes like Superman and Batman. Vietnam soldiers, were my heroes. My Superheroes ! I know my Dad loves all you guy's still, even though he doesn't say it. I know he's proud to have served in the US Army and deep down he's proud to be a Vietnam vet. So he should be !! God bless you all...much respect to you all...from a small boy in Australia, who's now 49. Marc
The truth about the soldiers, sailors, and airmen and the lies told about them could not be further apart.
This video illustrates how the young men who fought in Vietnam were as good as any soldier anywhere or anytime.
Thankfully although it is late in coming, Americans have a respect for Vietnam veterans.
Well done... Welcome home.
I’m blown away by all this, John. You were all so young. Kids that age nowadays won’t get oof their parents couches. You and all of your buddies here are true heroes. God bless all of you, and thanks.
Sir I'm a 54 year old Irish man born and breed, I would like to say Welcome Home and Thank you for your service 🇮🇪