Yes of course, those who have seen the belly of the beast and the hell in it’s eyes are the most humble and genuine souls you will ever meet, when you meet a showboat or a boastful veteran they aren’t telling the truth about what they did.
Thank you for your service. My dad was drafted in sixty six. He was a medic in the twenty fifth inf division. He passed away from non Hodgkin lymphoma related to agent orange exposure. He’s always been and still is my hero.
This is why we should treat our veterans like kings. They should be at the head of the line and not the end as they are now. Thanks to all that served and especially those that gave all.
Thank you for sharing your story. As a Marine Corps Veteran I would like to thank you for your service and dedication too serving our country. Fascinating story. I am glad that you are honored with the Medal of Honor. Semper Fi brother.
If you were in the shit you saw all kinds of heroic acts nobody knows about. I was a door gunner in 70 in the La Drang Valley of Death for 9 months. Wounded twice dropping guys in hot spots and picking them up but never missed many missions. I stayed pissed at the enemy the whole tour. I did everything I could to starve, depress, piss off, and kill all charlie. Chief helped me get twin M60s mounted in my door. Brass didn't like these things, the extra 175 lbs. of ammo meant we flew heavy. But every time I opened up those babies and they pushed the bird a little sideways everybody appreciated the double fire power. Also meant they always wanted us to go in first. On my last operation a platoon of grunts was mixing it up with c and we loaded support and went in about 10 f high and I opened up across the pop smoke line and all the world opened up on us all. Shot off my boot heal and snatched a patch off my shoulder. Pilot hit, Chief killed, my friend, navigator killed. Hard last mission. My time is short now. I will go and see my friends from 70. Wonder what God has done with them. Peace.
thank you for your service and sacrifices and the sacrifices the men you served with. especially the fallen. god rest all of there souls, and i dont feel sorry or pity or sadness for the men that died with there boots on giving the ultimate gift for there country. god bless america.
I guess you guys were filming at 12 noon when the video reaches @5:57 you can hear some type of electronic clock playing a tune once it reaches 12 noon. That or the doorbell, something was playing a tune at that moment in the video. 😂 lol
Things in 21st Century: 1. VA actually does help veterans 2. Service families getting PTSD from housing 3. We have Tango Alpha Lima 4. Life is good - even when it hurts.
Every last one of us who served in combat made that deal with god .anybody who says they didn't pray to god is lying ,but you know that brother .USMC 1965-1969 1\9 5812 Scout Tracker .
Back in 1969, I enlisted into the Army, and went to Vietnam as a common 11B Infantryman, and I volunteered to walk point in my platoon in January 1970. I was with A Co., 3rd/22nd/25th. We were sweeping along the base of Nui Ba Den, and were ambushed. I was shot going to assist a downed chopper. I was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a Combat Infantry Medallion, and a Purple Heart after I was shot at Nui Ba Den on Operation Cliff Dweller IV. I am liberal democrat, and would do it again, even if I had bone spurs on my heel. I was an agnostic at the time and I still am.
Sir thank you for your service. I would have loved to be there. No I’m not crazy but if I could have saved a soldier I would take his place. I have no problem with that. I love my troopers.
I'm sorry I couldn't hear nothing this great guy was saying over the sound of his two titanium balls clanking together what a great man he reminds me of my dad who was in Vietnam my dad's helicopter was shot down with an RPG he jumped out of the helicopter 20 ft off of the ground and played dead until the enemy was gone he was the only survivor from the helicopter crash unfortunately everybody else KIA
Just think if we had one of these Heroes as our president
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so many of the senior and mid-level commanders in nam weren't worth a TINKERS DAMN.!!!! they routinely sent units into areas without any intel and under-strength and without back-up. they put in their 6 months , got their " ticket punched " and went back to " the world ". and the grunts did the suffering for it.!!!!
@snausegman Shut the fuck up ya good. You talk big shit on facebook but are you in the military? Nah, just some fat slob sitting on his couch not man enough to enlist but man enough to run his mouth on youtube. Fucking coward.
James, you look like a tough son of a gun, one look at you in the combat zone, I bet more than once the NVAtook 1 look at you and High tailed it back across the border.
This man is the definition of a true hero.
has anyone else noticed that the bravest and the greatest are also the most humble? thank you James
Yes of course, those who have seen the belly of the beast and the hell in it’s eyes are the most humble and genuine souls you will ever meet, when you meet a showboat or a boastful veteran they aren’t telling the truth about what they did.
Thank you for your service. My dad was drafted in sixty six. He was a medic in the twenty fifth inf division. He passed away from non Hodgkin lymphoma related to agent orange exposure.
He’s always been and still is my hero.
It is impressive that your hero is not a professional player or a FUp movie Star.
God bless you and your father.
This interview has really hit me. Why? Because of his humility. What an inspiration to the younger generation.
Another hero stepped up and did what needed to be done. God bless!
Thank you, Doc. Men like you and your fellow soldiers are why this wonderful nation exists.
Awesome testimony ! Just Awesome !
This is why we should treat our veterans like kings. They should be at the head of the line and not the end as they are now. Thanks to all that served and especially those that gave all.
Thank you sir !
God Bless the extraordinary Hero! 🙏🏻💗
Thank You Sir for your Service. From a fellow Michigander, May our Thanks and Blessings keep you and yours well Taken Care of and Safe.
Thank you for sharing your story.
As a Marine Corps Veteran I would like to thank you for your service and dedication too serving our country.
Fascinating story.
I am glad that you are honored with the Medal of Honor.
Semper Fi brother.
God Bless Mr James Farrell I Remember You All for the Rest of My Life it is My New Year Resolution
Thank you Jim for this. I really don't know what to say. God Bless , heart felt video. Appreciate your time too.
Americal Division! My Dad was there in '68 at Chu Lai. Salute Mr. ScCloughan!
God Bless You Abundantly Mr McCloughan I'll Remember for the Rest of My Life I feel bad for the Dogs Abandoned in Vietnam it really Traumatizes me
Great interview. I can’t see myself not getting on that chopper. A true hero.
This guy is brave and a great narrator.
If you were in the shit you saw all kinds of heroic acts nobody knows about. I was a door gunner in 70 in the La Drang Valley of Death for 9 months. Wounded twice dropping guys in hot spots and picking them up but never missed many missions. I stayed pissed at the enemy the whole tour. I did everything I could to starve, depress, piss off, and kill all charlie. Chief helped me get twin M60s mounted in my door. Brass didn't like these things, the extra 175 lbs. of ammo meant we flew heavy. But every time I opened up those babies and they pushed the bird a little sideways everybody appreciated the double fire power. Also meant they always wanted us to go in first. On my last operation a platoon of grunts was mixing it up with c and we loaded support and went in about 10 f high and I opened up across the pop smoke line and all the world opened up on us all. Shot off my boot heal and snatched a patch off my shoulder. Pilot hit, Chief killed, my friend, navigator killed. Hard last mission. My time is short now. I will go and see my friends from 70. Wonder what God has done with them. Peace.
Met Jim last year(2018) in Odessa Texas. What a great brother and hero.
Met him yesterday at Valley Forge. He is a great and humble man of god.
God bless and thank you.
Thank your for your service. Welcome home sir.
👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 Thanks!
From Canada with love!
Long life and Godspeed brother
That “hardest” men, are the kindest, and most humble.
Those boys were MEN! I salute you sir.
Any Hero will never say that they weren't sacred heroism is overcoming the fear
Great man right there!
Wow ! Unreal bravery !!
Respect
Thank you James, Welcome home
Respect.... and honor to your Captain
SALUTE JAMES YOU ARE A BADASS AND GOD BLESS FOR IT
thank you for your service and sacrifices and the sacrifices the men you served with. especially the fallen. god rest all of there souls, and i dont feel sorry or pity or sadness for the men that died with there boots on giving the ultimate gift for there country. god bless america.
The most important thing is love for the father... seek the kingdom of heaven. Love God with all your heart and everything shall be revealed.
Around the 13 minute mark the sound went way down and I couldn't hear anything after that.
TRUE HERO
very sweet affectionate dog
Do you all see what a Father and Son can be?
Impression. He comes across as an honorable guy
Why wasn't he awarded this back in 1970?
I guess you guys were filming at 12 noon when the video reaches @5:57
you can hear some type of electronic clock playing a tune once it reaches 12 noon. That or the doorbell, something was playing a tune at that moment in the video. 😂 lol
just something I noticed, more importantly is the story being told here of this man's heroic efforts!
Things in 21st Century:
1. VA actually does help veterans
2. Service families getting PTSD from housing
3. We have Tango Alpha Lima
4. Life is good - even when it hurts.
Every last one of us who served in combat made that deal with god .anybody who says they didn't pray to god is lying ,but you know that brother .USMC 1965-1969 1\9 5812 Scout Tracker .
Michael Ledford thank you for your service. Were you in the 1/9 at Khe Sanh during the Hill Fights?
I only wish that ill could. Have served.
Thank You from bottom my heart for your great service... My cousin passed in Vietnam was a Ranger / Lerp...
Back in 1969, I enlisted into the Army, and went to Vietnam as a common 11B Infantryman, and I volunteered to walk point in my platoon in January 1970. I was with A Co., 3rd/22nd/25th. We were sweeping along the base of Nui Ba Den, and were ambushed. I was shot going to assist a downed chopper. I was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a Combat Infantry Medallion, and a Purple Heart after I was shot at Nui Ba Den on Operation Cliff Dweller IV. I am liberal democrat, and would do it again, even if I had bone spurs on my heel. I was an agnostic at the time and I still am.
Sir thank you for your service. I would have loved to be there. No I’m not crazy but if I could have saved a soldier I would take his place. I have no problem with that. I love my troopers.
Hey that’s Doc. I used to wait on him and his wife all the time in Saugatuck.
He looks young. He must be fit af. Can't understand the reality of war but I honor you, Sir
I'm sorry I couldn't hear nothing this great guy was saying over the sound of his two titanium balls clanking together what a great man he reminds me of my dad who was in Vietnam my dad's helicopter was shot down with an RPG he jumped out of the helicopter 20 ft off of the ground and played dead until the enemy was gone he was the only survivor from the helicopter crash unfortunately everybody else KIA
Oh, okay, that was titanium I heard. I thought at first it was brass but it didn't sound quite right. Thanks for straightening me out.
Just think if we had one of these Heroes as our president
so many of the senior and mid-level commanders in nam weren't worth a TINKERS DAMN.!!!! they routinely sent units into areas without any intel and under-strength and without back-up. they put in their 6 months , got their " ticket punched " and went back to " the world ". and the grunts did the suffering for it.!!!!
Harold Jaussi I did 13 months
Great Irish name. Hero.
Lawl I went to Olivet
Do our politicians not listen to these men? Iran is a bad idea, people.
Can we please stop with these wars?
@snausegman Shut the fuck up ya good. You talk big shit on facebook but are you in the military? Nah, just some fat slob sitting on his couch not man enough to enlist but man enough to run his mouth on youtube. Fucking coward.
Wh is he not President?
Because you bunch of fucktwats would rather have a president that made fun of a POW. Fucking disgrace.
James, you look like a tough son of a gun, one look at you in the combat zone, I bet more than once the NVAtook 1 look at you and High tailed it back across the border.
Please put your name and number if you’re going to give a hero a negative review or thumbs down. You are a coward sir
Better hair than me and I'm 22...
Ft Sam baby
BZ
Permission to cry sir?
Politicals in suits ....Uncle Sam...brave men willing to give their lives for what cause?
Sylvia Botez For your freedom and everyone else. Till my last breath.
@@-gauldin8410 keep your last breath.Your freedom is an illusion .Dictator Trump.