In Country: A Vietnam Story
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- WQED host and Vietnam Veteran Chris Moore returns to Vietnam with close friends and fellow veterans Andrew Boone and LeRoy Perry for the first time since the end of the conflict. They are joined by the Friends of Danang, a humanitarian organization that aids the sick and disabled children of Danang. Thirty-six years later, the men retrace their steps and along the way discover a new Vietnam. This feature is part of a WQED project, "The Vietnam War: Pittsburgh Stories." For similar content go to www.wqed.org/Vietnam.
I am a Vietnam vet '67-'68.101st Airborne Div. and brothers I cried right along with you watching this video. This past Christmas and New Years it was 50 years ago I spent my first holidays in country...........seems like yesterday......where did the time go?
My dear brothers, thank you for this adventure and.........WELCOME HOME,BROTHERS!
John Bernstein thank you for your service sir😇
........and I thank you for your appreciation. Have a blessed day!
I envy you for going back...I am too disabled so I had to go back through you
Out of curiosity, before leaving the US, were you briefed on the history of the country? French and Japanese occupations etc?
NO!
I’m surprised I haven’t seen this before. I love watching documentaries about Vietnam. My Dad was in the Army in Vietnam from 1967-1968 and was in Saigon during the Tet Offensive. He didn’t like talking a lot about his time there. He was in country when his mother passed away. He barely made it back to Colorado for her burial. Wish I could’ve met her. RIP Dad, I love you.
rest in piss colonizer. long live reunified vietnam.
A lot of my Hero's are
Vietnam Veterans and were my squad leaders
Platoon and First
Sergeants
What a wonderful story. We need more stories about veterans like this. Thank you for sharing.
I am a fellow Viet Nam vet, though non-combat. Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) Seabees, 1972-1976. As unwelcoming as my homecoming was, I can't imagine how you guys felt and were treated by our fellow citizens. Thank you for your service (something our generation NEVER heard), and welcome home.
Same to YOU BIG BROTHER! Nothing but THE HIGHEST RESPECT FOR YOU WARRIORS! I was a Marine served in Ramadi Iraq back in 06-07. May God Bless You All, All the days of your lives!
God bless you and your family and welcome 🙏 home
I turned 18 in 1967. I knew I would never go to Vietnam because I opposed the war. But even resistors suffered from the war. I have lived in Hanoi for the past six years and do what I can to help the Vietnamese and, in doing so, I feel better
Cảm ơn bạn ❤ ❤❤ đến từ Việt Nam!
Yea resisters and hippies suffered so much, poor people, hope you feel at home with all the commies. Democrats are the new commies right here in the USA.
If you didn't feel almost every emotion that a human can watching this, then I hope to never know who you are. Thank you so very much for your service, Cris, Boone, and Perry. I have complete love and respect for you all. And for all of our American veterans. I'm so happy that you got the chance to go back to Vietnam. God bless the three of you and god bless America.
Would god still bless America after all the atrocities in Vietnam?
@@ucanhvungoc7133God would bless the Veterans who were trying to help South Vietnam from being invaded by North Vietnam. If there really was a God he wouldn't let these things happen in the first place, or he lets it happen for a reason.
I had an uncle that went to Vietnam. David Chassion was his name. He made it home. God took over couple years back. Rest his soul. Don’t think he ever went back to visit.
God Bless you ALL, My Dad was Flying overhead in The F-4 Phantom. II 1967-1968 He never told me about anything and has No photos. But I still Respect and Love him and ALL who had to go into that area. God Bless. OH and THANK YOU for this video>!
I was in Vietnam 67-68 also with the big red one. Thank you for this video. Brought back many memories. Welcome home men. You are truly 3 great guys.
God bless you warrior, thank you for your service and so glad you made it back home.
They’ve been home for years
Welcome Home
My father was a medic in Vietman, he came home in 1970 and was never the same even til this day. As a third generation retired combat soldier, and as a Airborne Ranger who served in the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan War i now understood what he was going through. There is absolutely nothing pleasant about war, just death and destruction. I respect these brothas!!!!!!!!!!!
war is the worst thing man has EVER created
Were you a Navy Seal too?
Meh, I wouldn't have gone to any of the wars you listed, nor Viet Nam. F all that. Nearly all of it proven to be based on lies. Let those in D.C. go fight, I wouldn't give a hair on my head for any of this nonsense.
@@joebauers3746 Back in the 1800s ...4 star Gen Smedley Butler once sez..." War is one big Racket". And its all centered on the wallstreet bankers . . and right now the monetary system is collapsing. The lies are expose..and if all fails ..they'll take us to war. same o same o.
Why did he go there? To kill innocent people? Don't beautify it!
Vietnam Vet 1968-69 20th Special Ops Green Hornets; some of the greatest guys I ever knew...God Bless the ones we lost RIP. NO Video could EVER show the HEAT and HUMIDITY....
For some of you guys that had to endure this, there are some who read and appreciate the sacrifices you have made.
Sacrifice? For what and what did they accomplished?
@@bogdanradosavcev3362 I get it man. I watched draftees come back to be riddled with gas diseases. They didn’t ask for it. They sacrificed that… they took that so little rich Billy back home didn’t have to. Fuck communism.
@@bogdanradosavcev3362Something you'll never understand because you don't know anything about it.
Three of America's finest. Three gentlemen that anyone would enjoy to be in their company. Thank you for everything gentlemen, especially what you have taught us all.
To true....
The three of you totally impress me! With all the ugly going on in Vietnam during the war years you three show that humanity is still alive and well! I give all of you that serviced in that war my best regards and a big hug. My dad did 2 tours in Nam and I lost my first love to that war. You make me proud to be an American.
LMAOOOOO REST IN PISS
I am so glad these men me and maintained a friendship. Just by having someone who was there to talk to helped keep them straight in the head. These soldiers went through hell and America treated them like crap when they returned. I'm so ashamed. They deserve our deepest and sincerest thanks and respect for what the did for us. Thank you sirs for a tremendous job. I hope returning helped close a horrific chapter.❤️🇺🇸
Agreed
Amen.
This is one of the absolute best videos I’ve seen about Vietnam. The courage it took for these 3 men to go back, after having gone through the war, is mind-boggling. To go there, this time on a different mission, a peaceful one, says a lot about their character and integrity. As a Veteran myself, I salute them and wish only the best for them in their lives! It would be a great honor to meet them in person one day. 🇺🇸😎👍
Thank you, Brooke!
Three utterly decent men. From a 'hard as nails ' three tour sergeant on through. Men you wish you had as neighbours. Solid citizens.
Served in Cu Chi 1966-67. Fighting effects of agent orange. Welcome home to all my brothers. For those who didn’t come home let us never forget.
I once met a vet from Australia who had been a corporal with 6 RAR who fought at long tan where he said the Aussies had 108 men who fought against an nva regiment of nearly 2,500 surrounded on all sides and made it out with heavy casualties I shared several beers with him and paid for his meal I'm British and an ex soldier and a third of his age to sit with an elder and listen to him to buy him a beer or 2 and just be in his company was a privilege!
@@1776adb welcome home and thank you for your service sir. I have a lot of family who served over there. I have the utmost respect for you all. Again thank you sir
I was about five years too young to be in that mess. Would have gone no questions asked. Thanks to these three men for all they gave. I was surprised to see how friendly the people were to these men. I hope we never get into a deal like that ever again.
F-4B PHANTOM ppp
It is sad that many soldiers returned home,but are still
fighting the war in their minds.
Bad...unnecessary...war!!! Never should have happened!!!
I agree total waste that's those politicans for ya
It's sad that those veterans got spat on when they returned home. Not like the respect they received these days. I'm glad that changed though, they deserve to be respected for fighting a war we had no business fighting in the first place. LBJ should have been imprisoned and held accountable for 58,220 deaths.
@@callaghanbrakepads6823
As a veteran my rambling two cents worth is this.
It's just part of the cycle. Public opinion goes up and down. Many things influence it. Right now the armed forces are popular. How long that will last no one knows. Back in my day one of the puzzles I had to solve while on riot control duty was this. Watching a old granny and the cute teenage girl with her. Put flowers in the barrel of my weapon as I stood gas mask on, bayonet fixed, in formation. Waiting and listening for the next command. If that next command was to move forward what action should I take if I move forward and they do not back up? Do I butt stroke them both with my M-14, step over the bodies and move on. Or should I just stick them both in the legs with my bayonet and then move on. I'm not thinking about what the public thinks about my actions. Or what the headlines might be tomorrow morning. Butt stroking a couple of women might just be part of my duty that day. And I do intend to follow orders. In my mind, if I don't follow orders then I have to hang up my boots, turn in my gear and leave. Simple as that.
So that popular catch phrases or sayings repeated to me, even when meant as a compliment, I tend to either ignore or dismiss unless I know something about the person speaking. I suppose thinking like that comes from hearing all the BS that everyone is exposed to these days from the media. It seems, that truth is in very short supply. And I'm sure that has affected my thinking. I don't deal with riot control problems that often any more. But following the crowd on any issue rubs me the wrong way. I would rather choose for myself.
But I have never said to anyone "Thank You for Your Service".
WELCOME HOME my Dear Viet-nam Veteran "BROTHERS and SISTERS." Went to 'Nam on my 21st Birthday,November 1,1966. Served at Dong Ha, Khe Sanh, Hue, Camp Carol, and the D.M.Z. COMBAT ENGINEER, M.O.S. 1371 United States Marine Corps. THANKS To ALL Who SERVED in ANY BRANCH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILIES. *** NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN "BROTHERS and SISTERS. "
These men are American treasures
Yes they are
There are some...including myself...who would disagree with you! I was one of many who opposed the RACIST war against the Vietnamese people! Not only are they ...in my opinion...NOT treasures...I ...as a person of color...am ashamed of them for joining with the OPPRESSOR in efforts to deny the Vietnamese people their right to be free to chose their own political future. Can anyone tell me what the Vietnamese have done...since their well deserved victory... that would have justified the Racist war against them???
@@robertroselle3341 stfu. Go elsewhere with your outdated bs
@@scrappydoo7887 each amd every living thing is a trrasure to this universe
Who was it who said 'If politicians had to go to war, there would be no more wars'? I think that is true.
I have been to Vietnam once and it is an absolutely beautiful country with beautiful people. These 3 guys are amazing human beings. They went through hell but have so much compassion and love. An example to us all.
I can think of one politician who didn't go to Vietnam because he had a bad case of the "bonespurs".
Apparently golfing cures bonespurs.
Exactly
Put them in a boxing ring
Duke it out
I have no need to go back to Vietnam. Vietnam comes to visit me every day
The smell, the noise, and things I seen that are forever with me. I hated the jungle, bugs, snakes and all the other shit wanting to harm us.
I wasn't there,but I could imagine that I'd feel the same✌
Just getting started into this. Since a young age ive always been intrigued by not only this war. But, the mindset these men had. As, someone that is interested in this moment of history. I know, this is going to be a good one. Beautiful friendship and thank you to all the vets. I have to say. I read comments from different videos. Theres so many stories not only from battle. But, battles back home, in the comments. Really tears you up. I can only imagine being young, not knowing much, thrown in unknown territory, and just accepting it is what it is, you cant change it, just accept it, and not think or dwell on "being back in the world". Just try and make it back home. Welcome home vets.
I spent 1965-1966 there . Thank you for sharing. You’re three wonderful men.
Thank you for your service for your short time there you were one of the lucky ones
@@spark5580 No such thing as a short time when every day seemed like forever .
@@stephenfitzpatrick9189 yeah ik
@@spark5580 an entire god damn year where any minute out there you could have been killed is a long f'ing time. what a terrible thing to say
Thank you for your service!
I never thought I would say this about a man being a man but you 3 men are absolutely beautiful. Your souls are simply breathtaking and what an honor it is for me being able to witness this. And once again thank you. I cried more watching this then I ever have cried watching any movies or documentaries and it's not sad tears it's tears of joy and honor for you brave men. Godbless you and Godspeed
Well said brother, well said.
Jesus.
Thank you Soldiers, I was in the 20th Engineer Brigade 31st Engineer Battalion. I was there from 69-71 then transferred to the 11th ACR. You all represented us well. I feel ya. Thank You....
I am 60 yrs old and havd lived the last 4 and a half years in Saigon (that's everybody here still calls the city). I watch this and see so many places I recognize from both the old days and contemporarily. The War Remnants Museum is directly across the street from where I worked the 1st year I was year. The 1st time I went into that museum, like one of these men, I had to walk out. I sat on the steps outside and I wept like a child. Fucking war and its masters. VN people, in general, are hardworking, kind, generous people. If VN had done to my country what my country did to VN, I think I would probably be a whole lot less friendly. This war was a huge human tragedy. But then, what war has ever been other than human tragedy? And historically, it has never been the masters of war who suffer. It is always the innocent who suffer far far more than the antagonists. When will humankind ever learn?
Well said Dave!!
So true regarding Vietnamese. Found out the same when visiting in September.2019. Very forgiving, hardworking and friendly people.
I'm a 60 year old white boy that remembers watching with my pop (who served in WW2) the news reports of this war with Dan Rather and Walter Cronkite each night after supper. Remember my pop saying he hoped my twin brother and me never had to experience war. I thank you Soldiers for fighting that war. I hope you know every time I meet someone who fought that war I shake their hand and tell them how much I appreciate the sacrifice they made. THANKS SO MUCH !
What's you being white got do with what you just said 😂 why not just say 60 year old man.
What's it matter that he did say it that way, you people these days are to damn sensitive he was simply telling a story, because hes white what he can't state that fact or should have to worry about stating it for one of you people to come in here and criticize him? Quit being such a sissy and thinking that everyone is racist because something happened in you life to make you this way.
Kent Arnold you are welcome.
I also 60 had father of Normandy but he died in 62. I been broke busted ever since.
@@themanwithnoname6793 I don't give a damn what color they are they are american vets
If one has never served,one will NEVER understand, the unity,the brotherhood,the comroderie,the love we have for one another.When I was going home,my fellow Ranger Buddy and best friend shook hands,both of us,welling up with tears in our eyes,knowing we may never see each other again.I am an American man of a darker race,my buddy was a White man.I felt closer to him than MY OWN BROTHER!-I'm disabled now, and there's not a day that goes by,that I don't think about my time in service.I felt the pain of those men.We can ask God for forgiveness,but healing,can so sometimes be a lifelong process God bless all of our veterans and current people in the uniform.Esprit de Corps.-
kristof verbruggen no
I enjoyed watching this because it's a reflection of our past. If you don't know your past you are doomed to repeat it. It's part of the history of this country and it's not perfect and anyone who says different needs to get off their high horse. History needs to be taught truthfully in all its ugliness because someone blood and story is on the ground. They aren't teaching history in high school saying u don't need to know this thus hiding our mistakes. A year ago i had a 35 y/o employee didn't know we lost Vietnam. My jaw dropped that's the difference that 16yrs of teaching style changed. I graduated h.s. 30 + yrs ago and I literally explained off the top of my head of how and why Vietnam and Korea war happen and i was C/D student. He said they didn't teach this they was so busy studying for a standardized state test so they could graduate. If you dont believe me start ask anyone born after the 80s and listen to their answer on some of the history questions answers they should know
😕 Damned sad isn't it? The really tragic part is that with all of the information available at their fingertips today they are still clueless to many things. In spite of not having been taught this stuff in school, there is no excuse not to learn what you can on your own!
A half million of us young men served a tour in the Nam. 58,000 failed to come home. God bless those heroes. My tour was in 69/69. When I left for home I was 21. A rocket attack on my last night in country put me in proximity to a bunch of cherries who were in country 1 day. I soothed their worries by telling them they too would be going home before they new it. I have prayed every day in hopes they all made it home.
What do you think of Biden ?
@@dustinjohnson3463 - God bless our unified country. Time to lick our wounds. Caress your loved ones. Leave the hate behind. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Such sweet; mature grown men. You can tell they were raised right. You would otherwise never have thought they went through what they did in a war. Agent Orange is truly the most heartbreaking thing. Devastating
You all are super heros in my book. My brother who was chief warrant officer served in vietnam in 69 and he passed june 2016 he loved everyone ..loved his military brothers ...you would have loved him. Thank you all for your service. I am a musician in band my band plays at American Legions, VFW's, DAV's, American Veterans & we love you all. We just did WELCOME home vietnam veterans dedicate it to you all.....You are super heros in my book!!! thank you for sharing this awesome video. love you all.
Super heroes for sure. Nobody fucks with a Nam vet, they're all Rambo. I would love to be trained by them.
My father was in the Marines and I grew up on Camp Pendleton I wish I would have paid more attention to the Vietnam War God bless all who served in Vietnam
My dad volunteered 2tours. Lost him from agent orange. Thank you for all that served. Y'all deserve so much more
My Dad was there...I believe we lost him to agent orange as well..his death anniversary was just two days ago...he died in '02...never met my daughter born in '03..I miss you Pops!
To Free Air. My condolences. Our kid brother Vinny was in a Helicopter outfit in the Central Highlands 1967-68. He survived the war and came home and Joined the NYPD. He was an outstanding Cop in Emergency Service (SWAT). He also succumbed to Agent Orange in 2009. He is buried in Calverton National Cemetery on Long Island, NY
It's sad that his own government killed him, sorry for your loss.
That aren't orange was some bad stuff look what it did to the jungle growth couldn't be good for the human body
@@slabbusterrtr7690 your right when I was studying it. I found out all the birth defects and health problems that are still killing people in Vietnam today because it's in their ground water and contamination in their crops
The big man...Boone, what a lovely guy. He should never apologise for shedding those tears after the things he went through. 18 months in the first infantry! Incredible. Their innocent amazement at how much the country has changed, their honest recollections and their admission of the things they did that were wrong at the time along with their search for reconciliation and peace is all very touching. Oh jeez, seeing them at the centre with the handicapped kids, oh boy that was hard to watch...What a beautiful bunch of men.
I was in nam 69/70 it was an eye opener pounding through the bush carrying a radio as
a marine forward observer for naval gunfire.
Semper Fi Brother.
Thank you Sir
Welcome Home
I would like to thank these 3men for your sacrifice and service welcome home fellas
Me 21
What about the Vietnamese people who died only because of the arrogance and ignorance of the American government who carried out this genocidal and unnecessary war against the Vietnamese people! A sincere apology is in order!
...Service and sacrifice??? Really??? Making war on people who had done nothing to deserve being attacked...and NOT being victorious???
Same, no one wanted to be there , good these fellas made it home .
@@robertroselle3341 you understand what a draft is? and propaganda?
I am a Vietnam era veteran....but have visited the country 12 times (since 2007)...helping students. Was in Saigon most of the time...a westernized city of 9 million. Wonderful people
@edwardstipp thank you so much did you came back Sài Gòn Vietnam to help Students in HCM CT..too many years in Vietnam..Hopefully to You alway get healthy and enjoy in USA 🇺🇸 and VN 🇻🇳 ..❤🎉
Semper Fi brothers...
Part of me was left back in Al Qaim, Iraq. I know the feeling. Hopefully before I die I’ll get the opportunity to go back and see a more flourishing Al Anbar province.
Unfortunately probably not in our lifetime..
Too bad you had to be there in the first place..America never learns.
@Paul Revere Not worthy of a comment!!
any one man who does 3 tours is *a class act and hero*
Klayton Von Kluge...... Thank you, from another 3 tour VN vet.... Feb.1968 - Nov.1970
Not!!!
...or has profound emotional issues!
This is a good documentary. Living in Viet Nam, I've seen a lot of vets come back. They are always surprised how nice the people are and how they don't hold a grudge. Truth is, the war is hardly mentioned and the Viet people are always happy to see foreigners. They don't want Viet Nam to be seen or remembered for war. I wish more vets would come back, especially the ones who still have problems dealing with the war. As I've seen with many who come back, I think it would help them heal.
All Clear now...Vung Tau is my winter retirement Haven
Stephen Seitz
519 Medical Detachment 69-71
Living in Vietnam I know vets here. I am not a vet, but was talking a lot with them. One thing all vets are forgetting, its still a one party system here. I can not say more, hope all understand that...
@@howardfortyfive9676 Jim Jones would have been proud to have you under his wing.
Been to Vietnam,no one holds a grudge against the Yanks and they are very friendly people,great country.
@@searchersearcher8286 I was there (Vung Tau) in 70-71 for a 3-day in -country R/R. REmember that ship at the rt. hand end of th ebeach, nearly around the corner? Myself and 4 other GI's climbed up the anchor chain and jumped off the fan-tail.... Heckuva drop! Left VN unscathed for the most part on 8/71...
I was born in 1965 and I would like to thank every US service member.. past , present and future for our freedom and rights. My heart cry's for all that didn't come home and those wounded or still dealing with the after effects.
For sure. I agree. Was never in combat, but I’m a Veteran (Navy) myself.
I wish I could buy them all a few beers, and listen to their stories.
I'd buy all these guys a drink in a heart beat. I love how even through everything they saw, they can still smile and laugh. A lot of guys never came back the same, I know my grandfather didn't.
Wow! This documentary should obligatory be seen by every student in schools all over the world!! Very emotional! Thanks for creating this great piece of cultural heritage
I think it should be apart of it, I'm afraid when we quit Teaching History, it can repeat itself so easy. I'm Teaching my 11 year old very basics of The Civil War, WW1 and 2...its important to know things happend.
Was with the Big Red One 1968-70. This is the most encouraging video I have ever seen that illustrates the ability of a people (Vietnamese) to forgive and move on. My own son has visited Vietnam twice and always speaks about how open and friendly the people are. Thank you for doing this documentary.
They have no malice and are very forgiving. Was there in September 2019 for a holiday and was talking with locals about how they felt about the war and Americans
This was a great documentary- very glad I watched it! The love & respect these veterans have for each other is wonderful to see after all these years. Glad to see they were able to put some of their demons to rest & forgive themselves for the things they were forced to do over there.
from a british man i could listen to you gents all day long, so so much respsect to all of you,a movie star,sports star, me i stand in awe of gentlemen like these not a movie star etc etc etc
@frosty pablo i wasnt even born.why ? Who ? When? Is irrelevant..nothing to do with being this or that, again irrelevant.my dad was innthe veitish army in malaya at the time 64-68.i wasnt born.it wasnt his chioce to go or not but i do know he wud have gone if told his duty but the politicians decided other wise.one opinion was least no british soldiers died there. 2 why didnt they help to stop the communists.the answer will never be known.glad you survived sir.
@frosty pablo who tell lies what are you talking about.i wasnt even born.compared to vietnam yes my dad did nothing he even said that.why the british didnt go has NOTHING to do with me.the politics are pointless my friend.awesm tou have a problem whith pommies for not going.nothong will change that.you cant blame the people.balme the politicians at the time.it ahows how pointless war is.i hae the the stories if the men who died whatever rhe nationality i really do.the ifs whys are pointless
@frosty pablo are you australian sir?
Yeah yeah yeah
18th Eng Bde and 45th Eng Gp Const 1970-71. Thanks for doing what I can only dream of, taking a trip back to see what had become of the Nam.
Welcome home...
This is an amazing documentary. Hard to keep a dry eye. What a great story about friendship, love ,redemption and closure.
1974 when I was 12 years old I met a black man (American advisor) he was very nice guy. I came to the USA in November 30, 1983. I truly love American since I was a boy. The America is very best to me. Thanks to God
3 wonderful Americans thanks for your service
AMEN!!!! Whether u agreed with or like most hated our involvement over there these 3 young Americans answered the call to duty and for that I am forever grateful to them and the hundreds of thousands like them. Appreciate you sharing this experience with us Mr. Moore.
Nothing like making peace . . . with your past - returning, many years later . . . to witness, how it has changed. It's amazing that phrase - 'If we don't learn the lessons of history, wr're bound to repeat them.' Seems like this has been a multi-generational conflict. How many more . . . ? As our atmosphere warms . . . global warming is now a conflict, for, the whole world to face !
Welcome home brother,April 66 I arrived / February 28'1968 on my way home
I will never forget. My best friend. William MC Rae. From north Carolina.
My dad was in Nam 67 to 69 2nd battalion 5th Marines and was from NC also stationed here, I still live here in Fayetteville home of the 82nd airborne. Bless you guys you all my hero's.
My grandpa (on my dads side) was in the south vietnam army. My other grandpa was vietcong. On behalf on my vietcong side of my family i would sincerely apologize. If i couldve done anything to stop it, i really would.
I'm sorry honey
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@@badmonkey2222 opposition you
I was under the Big Red One when I was in Iraq in 05' OIFIII. These are GREAT men. I salute them.
Thank you for showing another side of Vietnam War, and, more importantly, the Vietnamese people. Peace to you!
praise God and I am so thankful for these 3 wonderful people for going back to Vietnam and sharing it with us, oh I can't thank you enough, I would love to go back but I can't at 71 and have to be under meds, but you did it for me and thousands of other GI'S thank you so much July 1967 to July 1968 8th of the 4th art. RTO Dong Ha camp Carroll to Khe Sanh
Wow....When that brave hero broke down crying at those graves...really got to me...I salute you
Thank you three for sharing the video, my father served three tours in Vietnam with the Signal Corp, I tried to enlist starting in 71 but I was too young and there was no one to sign a waiver for me. I did finally get in but the conflict was well over. I too was 1st Engineer First Infantry Division. God Bless you all...
Why did you want to go to 'Nam? I could NEVER understand people who wanted to go to Vietnam to participate in the oppression of the people there...it just didn't make sense to me!! And I think the outcome proved those who opposed the war to be right!
@@robertroselle3341 People have different world views and come from different perspectives. Maybe he just felt obligated to help his father and friends over there. If you want to understand other people you have to try and think like them and not hold so tight to your opinions.
My grand dad was Navy and pops was army. I always admire the brotherly Bond and love that war creates in you guys. My hat goes off to you sirs. You gave your all for a war you didn't even understand why you were fighting.
But we in it shall be rememberèd-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
I visit Vietnam last Christmas and had a wonderful time there... the Vietnamese was very friendly to me.
I was a combat engineer in viet Nam. 1968. Loved this presentation.
I've had some important folks in my life who were in Vietnam, Teachers, Coaches, Cheif's, Friends.....some of the better ppl in this world. Some have passed away but it was great to get to know them, hear and see some of what they've been through and you are the older gents with their Service Hats wether it's Vietnam, WW2, Korea etca nd know that they at 1 time was a bad ass...Thank you all for your service.
Brothers and War are truly color blind
@Big Bill O'Reilly Still is...more subtle today.
Heard about terrible racism out there, confederate flags, unequal role allocations. But I think that was mostly in the rear
I'm native American. Chippawa n.d my parents always said we are one
jerry millner.... That's true in most cases, however the "Black Panther" movement was alive and well in parts of the VN "war".... and probably no more aggressively, than it was on the Vinh Long Airfield, in the VN Delta, aka "The War, within the war".
I WAS there from 68-69 I salute you three for this video Welcome Home gentlemen!!
God bless, so glad you made it back home.
Really was ya..really cmon really was ya really...
@@richardloring7545 I was with the 1\44th arty at Dong HA.With Dusters and Quad 50's From 1968-69 64B20 mos
@@lesterclark3477 big red c'mon.....Eagle 2 drop your eggs in my nest...shit...
Thank u soooooo much for your service & sacrifice. My father there in 69', 70' & u guys remind me very much of him.
These men are so great men and I appreciate everything you guys have done for me and our country so I can have the life I have today you can tell you guys are like real brothers
I like you guys. Good video too! I was near you all. D co. 1/18. Big Red One (DEROS July '70). I was just a grunt. I hear you when you say. "The fighting and the bombing, it was scary but you get so used to it. It didn't matter anymore." I 100% agree! It's even more scary now when I realize that I thought like that when I was in country. Just a survival mechanism I guess. Take care!
So much respect for these guys
Three good, good men. And I mean that in the most sincere way possible.
I went for a visit with a friend in Vietnam. A veteran who now has a wife a three story house a block or two from the ocean. You rented me a motorbike but I could not cross the road with other bikes coming and mine trying to weave between them..... I did not have the courage to stay and learn how to cope with all those bikes around me and me just sitting on mine. I now live in Bangkok and the motorbikes here are not nearly so numerous or so troublesome. These are honey bees here and in Vietnam I found Wasps because of their number. That was around 2018.
A Co. 169th Eng Batt 1968/1969, we too cleared out jungle and paved roads to Xion Loc, Bear Cat and all over south
Much respect for you guys, welcome home. 1st Cav Div 69 & 70.
As a Veteran of 21 years, I can tell you that no one hates war more than a veteran warrior. I was able to go to Vietnam on several occasions in the 90's working for the Joint Task Force-Full Accounting (JTFFA) and was honored to repatriate the remains of fallen warriors from that war. It was the most honorable job I've ever had. Much respect to these three men and all the other men and women who have served, who are currently serving and all of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
It takes a lot of courage to go back to Vietnam for these men.
This content was awesome. I was truly moved by the love, friendship, hard ache and experiences these men shared in this video. As an African American Veteran who benefited from the sacrifice and service of these gentleman I was humbled and honored to her testimonies. I would love to learn about more African American stories about their time during wartime. Thank you brothers.
there is no such this as African-American. We are all Americans.
As an American of African descent who did NOT serve...and is PROUD of it...I am embarrassed for for those people of color who did! Including many friends and relatives!
One former soldier that was upset said in the hospital, said where did we go wrong. It was not these guys. It wS the military industrial complex that Eisenhower warned about in the 1950s. And that is when business use the military to make war to make money. JFK met with famous General McArthur one day for 3 hours. The original time was set for 30 minutes. The old General told JFK that a land war in southeast Asia could not be won. JFK then ordered all military personnel out of Vietnam by December of 1965. This did not go well with the military suppliers. This was one of the reasons JFK was killed
@@robertroselle3341 Why?
How exactly did you benefit from their supposed sacrifices? The Vietnam war had absolutely NO effect on American freedom, security, safety or way of life. They did NOT sacrifice anything for my...or your freedom. These veterans present themselves as victims and wrongly treated. They are big boys and went to a country to kill or be killed. They shared in the failure.
These are good, decent, honorable men, forever changed! Thank you Sirs!
Thank you for sharing & your bravery for serving in the Military. This was so heartfelt.. My Father served 2 terms of Vietnam. My father shared how sad it was to see death, & hungry children. He was honored 2 purple heart 💜💜& he ended up in the hospital for 1 entire year wounded. My father is longer here, He passed away in a car accident Jan 2, 2000. I truly enjoyed your video of going back to Vietnam with your buddies, this was so Awesome! Bless you all!💛💫🙏💫
Thank you so much for sharing that incredible story, Ruth! We appreciate the kind words.
My favorite part is how close everyone is after all those years.
Love and respects to you all. I was in the USNR Seabee 1968 station in California.
As an Iraq war vet I cant picture me and my fellow infantry brothers going back to Mosul in 20 or 30 years from now...Much respect to everyone who sacrificed during this unnecessary conflict.
That is how you Perfectly describe what it is! I could never really quite place the words. Didn't wanna sound angry or ignorant about. I got family I love in Service so I have no right....but you got it for me. Thanks💪🏿💯
Only WW2 was necessary.
@@davidhoogendyke2774 All wars are bad. There is NO good in war. but the folks who scream the loudest against it are only worried about saving their own asses.
I graduated in 1977, and became a Navy Hospital Corpsman, spending some of my time with the USMC; this was quite a different type of Vietnam War Story- and I found it refreshing! I want to thank these three soldiers for taking the time to return to a place that so much destruction and death took place. So- thank y'all for going! I'm so glad all those children are getting the medical help they need; that's great. I do find myself wondering- why was the Vietnam War referred to as a "conflict" on this video? I believe that "war" describes it quite correctly, and also meets the definition spot on. Thanks again for the experience of watching this video.
My Uncle Dennis Weston
Vietnam Veteran US Navy
served 1966-1988
I miss him very much
First I would like to say, I thank each and every person who has given their all for this country.
Something I see in this film really stands out to me, that is, these men commenting on how the local people appear to hold no grudge and treated them with kindness. I myself have witnessed this same thing in my visits to a city most Americans never heard of, in my wife's homeland of China. The people their treated me like a king...It hit me hard and the realization that it is not the people of these places who start these wars, it is the damn politicians....Maybe if these politicians had to actually go to fight the wars they start this type of tragic loss of life and the loss of these men and womens youth, and these children who are now paying the price of war even though they were not their, would become a thing of the past. GOD BLESS all of you.
I hear you; people don’t start wars; governments start wars over simple ass concepts such as religion, political systems and corporate greed. I am so sorry about all the Vietnamese the US killed and the poisoned and ravaged country.
@@uncleron5713....Although I do agree with your statement about "Who" starts the wars... "Religion" has had Nothing to do with Any wars, for hundreds of years, now.
It was Not "just" the US side that killed, either.... between the NVA and "chuck" (the VC).... they "Murdered" a Whole Lot more of their own people, than the 58+K that they killed (not to mention all the vets that have suffered greatly from wounds, and in multiple other ways [Agent Orange and other "Rainbow" Toxins] after coming back "home")... on our side.
Also, VN - up until "we" were there... had been at war with one country or another, ever since 1611!! This is actually the first time that they've known "peace" (such as it is under a socialist government).... since 1611.
I'm in no way condoning the kind of "war" that was waged in VN... nor ALL of the "wars" that the US has been, and is involved in around the world since VN.... but, as they say.. "war is hell and people die".... sadly.
Don't be making apologies for what happened over there... because it's a real "slap in the face" to our own veterans... just as it would be for soldiers from other countries... answering the "call" of their own governments.... regardless of "Who" started, what!!
PS: I'm a three tour VN vet... 34 months, actually. 1968, 69 & 70.
The Vietnamese people are FAR more generous than I!! As a person of African descent I have not forgiven...nor will I ever forgive ...or forget the way my ancestors... or the indigenous people of the north American continent were/are treated!!!
Why should they hold any grudges they won that war they was kicking the U.S butts up and down Vietnam
@@uncleron5713 I'm not sorry for the Vietnamese people (It was war)..I am sorry for all the soldiers that got killed though..but I guess that's because I am a patriotic American and you aren't.
My father (Allen Hood Hargis) was also 1st Infantry Division, Big Red 1, 11 Bravo, back in Vietnam and speaks very little about his time of war, so I really Love watching and hearing other Big Red 1 veterans stories so that I can gain a real understanding of how it was... Thank you guys for sharing your stories and your service.
My brother went 68-70,came back "war torn",. In 83 died agent orange service related cancer (lungs),36 years old Marine to the end!?.BLESS YOU ALL.
Excellent video, and it really touched me. The Vietnamese people are some of the finest people I've ever met. I turned 18 in 1967 and was drafted in 1968, exactly a year after I graduated high school. I was sent to Vietnam by the army in July of 1969, right after the moon landing. After spending my entire life in New England, the jungle heat was like a sauna. I was wounded in December of '69 by a mortar round, just one month shy of my 21st birthday. I spent most of 1970 in army hospitals having multiple surgeries until I was cut loose by the army in September of 1970. I was proud to tell my kids I served our country, and I was able to find out just how much I could handle at the tender age of 20. Nothing in life since then has ever really fazed me. I guess without knowing it I've become almost numb, to any feelings of fear or fright. Thinking back, the last time I've ever really been 'scared' was 55 years ago in 'Nam. After you've made it through that, you're ready for whatever life may throw at you in the future.
I feel blessed, that I had the opportunity, to tag along on this journey, with the three amigos!
Thank you, gentlemen.
My cousin SAMUEL TONY HILL was KIA May 31, 1968. PFC CO C 25 INFANTRY DIV VIETNAM PH NORTH CAROLINA, he was 21.
Salute brothers, my respect I salute you. A Dutchbatt veteran Lebanon 1980
It's weird seeing old men who are Vietnam vets. My dad is a Vietnam vet and I always viewed him as the strongest man alive as well as a hero. Now I see how weak he has gotten and the medical problems that keep coming up. I lost my mom 8 years ago and now I'm watching my dad dwindle away and fearing the day I don't have him any more.
Some of us thought you civilians were weird when we got back to the land of the big PX. I was standing in a group 2 days before discharge and a truck backfired. Took me a second to realize that only myself and one other guy were the only ones down on the ground and everybody else looking down at us. Figured that I was standing in a group that never got close to the pointy end of the stick. I didn't hold it against them. The Log command says it takes 5 or 6 in the rear to keep one trigger puller supplied on the line. Everybody gotta be sumplace.
good video thank you vietnam veterans welcome home my brother was in the country chulai 23rd americal division 1968 1969
rest in peace 2012
Kj
1/52, 198th … thanks, brother.
My grandfather 19 at the time died in Vietnam in 1968 rip grandpa I never met you but I love you
This is probably the best post vietnam war docu story.. The world will be a sadder place when these gentlemen depart from it.. And they truly are GENTLE-Men.. thank you for this.
I wish any of these men were my neighbors. I would be honored. Heroes in my eyes! This is one of my favorite VN documentaries.
I really enjoyed this video!
@Mark989 My guess. You probably were not there, neither then nor now. Me, both times. Beautiful video.
@Mark989 Brings back memories, feelings. Analogy->Home movie of you and your loved ones vs. a movie of a family you don't know.
p.s. What does Trump Univ have to do with this?
All I can say is WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
My grandfather jumped out of planes in the Vietnam war, I have a picture of him, his name was Paul Berry, he passed away when I was a year old, I would've loved to know him and hear some of his stories. Loved this, welcome home gentleman
Cheers and Respects from Niagara 🇨🇦
Thank You For Serving. Vietnam Veterans Went Through a lot over There....God Bless.