VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - James Lee Addington, Vietnam, UH-1, 101st Airborne, Hamburger Hill.

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  • @VoicesofHistory
    @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +17

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  • @johnknorr1140
    @johnknorr1140 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I will say one thing Charlie company 2/501st infantry 101st airborne division. We are alive because of you ❤❤U guys 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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  • @julianblea1711
    @julianblea1711 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Larry, I too flew in Vietnam 1968-69, 205th Assault support Helicopter company. CH-47 Chinook Geronimos.
    I know what you went through! God protected me also!
    Welcome back!
    We earned our Freedom! God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️

  • @louisguidry2401
    @louisguidry2401 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Jim thank you for your service!! Sgt Louis Guidry C troop 1st of 1st Cav. Vietnam I Corps 70 -72. D Troop was our air wing. There were two groups, the jusicer and the heads. Thank you Jim for telling the whole world what it was like for all of us. We never know each other but we always fought for each other. Its been 51 years since i left that war but it has never left me. Yes there was nothing like jumping out a chopper in 12 foot of elaphant grass with a 80 pound rug and a m-60 machane gun. God Bless You

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @JohnMartin-ze8cf
    @JohnMartin-ze8cf ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video....I was Kingsmen18 ....june 69-june 70....Thanks for doing this for us.

  • @joedills3509
    @joedills3509 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you so much Jim for your service and sacrifices,we need more like you now more than ever!

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @edbelledin9600
    @edbelledin9600 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for your service, dedication and bravery. God Bless.

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  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown ปีที่แล้ว +19

    well done Larry, thank you for sharing James's story....Paul

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many thanks Paul. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you are doing well.

    • @ypaulbrown
      @ypaulbrown ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VoicesofHistory yes, for an old guy......these interviews are so wonderful......thank you so much, Paul

  • @anoldmannameddave7455
    @anoldmannameddave7455 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you, Sir. I can attest, there’s no shame in a man for crying. 😊❤️✌️

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @dennyt7475
    @dennyt7475 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), You could not be drafted under the age of 18 but you could enlist with parents’ signature. I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang,. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.*****

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @williamferguson8914
    @williamferguson8914 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ive been binge watching your interviews. Thank you for doing this and thank you to the soldiers sharing.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @backwithabang5842
    @backwithabang5842 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a good men. A Hero, who saved lifes!
    These Generation is something different..
    Just good men and good soldiers..
    Thank you, sir!

  • @garyhammond2213
    @garyhammond2213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking back 50 plus years, I was 16 or 17. I was an anti-communist and supported the war, but I was shooting service (high-power) matches with an M1 Garand and I had no delusions as to what war was about. I knew the bullets hitting the backstop would be coming from the opposite direction. I salute the Vietnam Vets. I buried my close friend about a year ago. He was a Force Recon Marine and he told me, "you didn't miss anything." I'm embarrassed as to how you guys were treated.

  • @Gracie994
    @Gracie994 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I Thank You for your service Sir ❤ I had a Vietnam Vet for a pilot when I did seismograph work in the Rocky Mountains back in 1979, Jim White, that guy was awesome. Thank you again!!!❤❤❤

  • @timgear9892
    @timgear9892 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for your service Jim. And thank you for doing this heart moving interview.

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  • @flybouy11
    @flybouy11 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I knew a Huey pilot in Viet Nam. When he returned to US he got a good job in Air Traffic control. He had to quit due to PTSD.

  • @garyluck8502
    @garyluck8502 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for your service!

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  • @sheilalarkin1291
    @sheilalarkin1291 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    James your sacrifice is appreciated🇺🇸 Thank you for your service.
    So many brave men served and you all deserve our respect and admiration.
    Larry your interviews are compelling, thank you.

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @tonyhelms8023
    @tonyhelms8023 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Every soldier has a story. Most keep them too themselves. Thanks to all who served and those who share their tour. May we never forget the sacrifice they made. ❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @baaamakingbaaaa
    @baaamakingbaaaa ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had an uncle who was with the Triple Deuce 67'-68'. I was born in 1971 and have always had an odd obsession with this war and the UH-1. I have a full VR simulator with hydraulic feedback for cyclic, collective and pedals. I'd love for a real Huey pilot to try it out someday.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @farmerbrown3768
    @farmerbrown3768 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was an aircraft electrician (68F20) in NhaTrang 201st Avn.Co. 71-72 I do remember a few of Hueys coming in with bullet holes in tail booms!

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @rebekahfisher8585
    @rebekahfisher8585 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you🇺🇸

  • @stephenhogue5567
    @stephenhogue5567 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I worked for some of these Vet's they were the nicest human beings I've ever met I did hear a couple of stories from them that were horrible but for the most part they didn't talk about their experiences over there! These guys are my heroes!

  • @truthandfreedom885
    @truthandfreedom885 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was born in 65 , at a very young age I was often working with a lot of Vietnam Veterans and a few WW2 veterans. At the time I probably didn't appreciate enough how significant their stories were but I did pay attention to them and still remember a lot of their stories. Thank to all of you veterans.

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @joeritchie4554
    @joeritchie4554 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for your service James. Viet Nam veterans are my heroes.

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @ejsocci2630
    @ejsocci2630 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    James welcome home, thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @michellestandley8797
    @michellestandley8797 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father LTC J.D. Coleman is author of Pleiku - Dawn of Helicopter Warfare. 1st Cav historian.

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  • @rebelyankee4910
    @rebelyankee4910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Served in that war as a combat medic in 1972. Have often thought which was worse. Serving, or returning to the world. 😞

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @barsoom43
    @barsoom43 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I flew Hueys in IIICTZ, Bien Hoa.. I learned about burns and skin hanging in sheets, the stench of burned flesh and hair up at Song Be.. A CH47 lost power on take off and caught fire.. It was hauling ARVNs and US advisors.. Some of our guys hovered down to the wreck and the wounded were loaded and taken to the City strip.. I and others off loaded them and carried them into the aid station.. Later I flew some to Quan Loi for better treatment.. Fast forward 15 years and I was flying air ambulance for a university hospital.. We would sometimes fly in burns.. The smell was the same.. I had instant memories from RVN. You never forget that smell.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @barsoom43
      @barsoom43 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VoicesofHistory Thanks Larry for the invitation and the welcome home.. My experiences are pretty much the same as those of others who have been interviewed. Of course, I do have some that are particularly my own like the one I described above.. My assessment of war is this: Everyone who goes to war returns home wounded; no one escapes.. Some are killed, some are dismembered, a few lose their minds or drown in alcohol, but no one is ever the same.
      I grew up next door to a WWII infantryman.. He was in the 4th wave to assault Utah beach and was shot thru the upper left chest.. Every year my dad would put on a big barbecue at end of the produce season (both of them were produce farmers) for all the families and hired help.. He would never eat chicken.. Being a teenager, I could ask stupid questions so I did, why don''t you ever eat the chicken? He answered me in a straight forward manner: "When I was in Europe, I saw chickens peck the eyes out of dead men and I swore I would never eat chicken again.." He wasn't upset or anything.. It was an eye opener, a history lesson.. A couple years later he put a shotgun under his chin and killed himself..

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stunning story. I hope you reach out to me.

  • @charlesbosse9669
    @charlesbosse9669 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Mr. Addungton for your service, and thank you for the interview. When i watch all of you veyerans tell your stories,i have to watch from start to the end. Hi Larry,thank you again for what you do for these men. Ive seen this one a couple of times. James is a very interesting man to listen to. God bless you all.

  • @babyswheels54
    @babyswheels54 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As I’ve told you many times, I missed Vietnam by six months, but after listening to this helicopter pilot, I’d like to thank him for his service and his part in doing his job and coming to get the ones that needed to be saved and be flown out of harm’s way. I know you’d or one of your pilot friends would have come for me if I needed help if I was there. Larry, another great and stirring story. Thank you for bringing vets stories from all wars especially Vietnam (my age group. You do a great service. There is a great price for our freedom.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      MANY THANKS JAY. "Brother to Brother in life and in death!!"

  • @harrymarshall4625
    @harrymarshall4625 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent Larry!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Brother Harry. Hope to work with you again soon.

  • @amir4r803
    @amir4r803 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hippies should have addressed their anger toward the politicians who lost the war

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  • @robertroth287
    @robertroth287 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This gentleman has a lot to be proud of. Thank you for your service in Vietnam.

  • @markjordan1765
    @markjordan1765 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Semper Fi. We must repent and put our trust in Jesus Christ. God is very clear who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell. Love you sir.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @burtthebeast4239
    @burtthebeast4239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WELCOME HOME Sir... Thank you, God bless you ALL 🙏

  • @jameshermes5576
    @jameshermes5576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The AK 47 DOES TAKE A 7.62 BUT ITS ONLY 39mm long Where's the M60 shoots a 51mm version.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @jameshermes5576
      @jameshermes5576 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VoicesofHistory yes I'm subscribed, thanks

  • @lindawilliams4214
    @lindawilliams4214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your service sir. Welcome home

  • @richardroffers7069
    @richardroffers7069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was with 36th Engr. Bn, Vinh Long 1971. flew with many Helicopter crews, and a birddog once.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      GOD BLESS YOU AND WELCOME HOME RICHARD!!!

  • @larrynason8716
    @larrynason8716 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for your service Mr.Addington, you are a great American. Your salute looked perfect to me.What a great sense of humor you have.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @rickmeloche2997
    @rickmeloche2997 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you very much for your service & sacrifice sir .❤

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Salutes at the end of your videos are priceless.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the salutes. So powerful as they say goodbye. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @Lostg3
    @Lostg3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your story and going to Vietnam Mr. Addington.

  • @carolemastromarino8349
    @carolemastromarino8349 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My husband was in Vietnam 1969 A 2nd/501st 101st Airborne would love to be able to reunite him or at least see if possible to have. contact with his brothers he was over there with! Have nothing but complete love and respect for our Vietnam Vets

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Carole, God bless you and your husband. Feel free to reach out to some of these veterans. WELCOME HOME!!!

    • @carolemastromarino8349
      @carolemastromarino8349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t know how to try to locate of these veterans he gave me a couple of names and areas that they were in he was infantry
      and was injured November 1970 . I just don’t where I start and what I need to do going forward,

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If your husband is still alive he should be able to help you. Look at his discharge paper, form DD 214. It might help. Contact your local VA and Vets Center. Also try to find some reunions with his group in Vietnam. Hope this helps.

    • @carolemastromarino8349
      @carolemastromarino8349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes my husband is alive and I was really surprised and happy that he was receptive to the idea so I’ve been asking all kinds of questions and looking at his paperwork to see what I can find! Thank You for your suggestions I really appreciate it.

  • @gwenmontgomery7585
    @gwenmontgomery7585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could I possibly find out if the solder that was pinned and burned was Gary G Evans. He was my cousin and I have only found was of his comrads that filled in a lot that none of us ever knew. This brave man just a year ago died of Cancer.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gwen, thank you for watching. I hope we can find information about your cousin. Feel free to stay in touch.

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great and some hard stories! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!

  • @wcreview8227
    @wcreview8227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for Sharing this.. you are ALL my Hero's!! Thank you for your amazing Sacrifice!! God Bless you all! Cant say it enough THANK YOU

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words. Glad you got to watch one of my stories. God bless you!!

  • @mechcavandy986
    @mechcavandy986 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My best buddy, Cpl. Rodney Rubisoff (Rube) was a crew chief on a Huey and shot down at Hamburger Hill. The chopper wasn’t but about 10 ft off the ground, but it crashed hard enough for him to get a Purple Heart. Rodney was a guy easy to remember. He was the comedian of the company. He was always joking around. And a little humor at times like that goes a long way. Did anybody know him? RIP Rube. 💜

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you have a photo of Rodney? I would like to hear more about him. Feel free to reach out: EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @mechcavandy986
      @mechcavandy986 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I do. Is that a capital I?

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      "L" small "l" for Larry...lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @mechcavandy986
      @mechcavandy986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VoicesofHistory ok, I’ll try again.

  • @tonycummings5427
    @tonycummings5427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James, it was good to hear your story of a time in history when yong men whear called to do thear duty in a war that was often misunderstood. You did your part and then some I just wanted to tell you sir thank you for your service and sacrifice Green Delta 81. God bless you and your family.

  • @Ydnar6929
    @Ydnar6929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video Larry. James must have been in flight school about the same time as me. I was in Class 69 27. Unlike James when I arrived in country I had about 250 hours after flight school as I had been stationed at Ft. Benning flying support for the jump school. From Benning I went to IP School then V.N. I arrived in V.N. in July and was made an AC about the middle of Aug as we were low on pilots. I was also named unit IP which was crazy - giving check rides to guys with hundreds and hundreds of combat flying.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      GOD BLESS YOU AND WELCOME HOME JAMES!!! I would be interested in your story...Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

  • @garysimon7765
    @garysimon7765 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tough story to tell and he did tell it well. Thank you sir and thank you for helping him speak of that time.

  • @pablocortes6950
    @pablocortes6950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You Sir for you service!! I appreciate you!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @bflat6606
    @bflat6606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Vietnam vets!!
    Thank you

  • @weddingwiththewhitedove
    @weddingwiththewhitedove ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James, you should by golly pray more. It works. Incoming bogey for the devil

  • @thurmanluper5885
    @thurmanluper5885 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your service and Welcome Home, and thanks for sharing your story. When I was returning from Desert Storm I was approached by a Vietnam Veteran in Philadelphia airport. He shook my hand, welcomed me home and made this statement, “thank you all for vindicating us Brother”. I wish I could have spoken to him longer to fully understand what he meant. Helicopter pilot, Vietnam Veteran, Norman Partridge from Towanda Kansas would have been my brother in law later in life but was killed just a few weeks in country in a crash after being shot down.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thurman, thank you for your comment. God bless you!!

  • @barneysievers2888
    @barneysievers2888 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome home! Thank you for your service. I greatly appreciate you sharing your experience with those of us who never served. I’m deeply saddened by the waste of life and resources that all wars have in common. Listening to you, and others like you, I’m sorry that the war continues on for you, but I completely understand why. I wish all of you peace.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @amir4r803
    @amir4r803 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing, blessings

  • @marcclement7396
    @marcclement7396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a real man, lacking theses days. Great interview.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @jannotasleep9551
    @jannotasleep9551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir for your service and sharing your story. May God bless you all of your days with peace and joy.

  • @rjones83061
    @rjones83061 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sir, thank you for your Service.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @rvnmedic1968
    @rvnmedic1968 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much respect, James. Welcome Home! A lot of hairy experiences at that time. And thanks Paul for these interviews.
    Cheers, CMSgt Bob Powell, USAF(Ret) Tan Son Nhut Air Base, 377th USAF Dispensary, Jul 68 -Jul 69

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  • @wlingrell
    @wlingrell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have so much respect for these veterans. I am so sorry that they were not shown any respect or appreciation for their service. They were outstanding young men and women. Thanks for your service to all these brave men and women. I hope you folks can find peace in your remaining years.

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @peterwilcox1424
    @peterwilcox1424 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Sir, for your Service. I'm 63 and 8 months old. Served in the British Territorial Army in the 80's and 90's. I didn't go to a theatre of war. So I salute you.

  • @chrishensley6745
    @chrishensley6745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank God for people like James......and like he said,the Huey was the unsung hero of the war.

  • @marc2638
    @marc2638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9 year airborne infantry vet here and 1st off welcome home Jim and you and ypur generation are my heros, vietnam vets is why I joined, it's eerie how similar our generations wars are, but we had the whole country go out of their way to welcome us home. I know that my generation would rather go without that attention as we feel that the vietnam guys deserve it more, I don't like it when people thank me for my service I always make it a point to let them know the ones to thank are the ones who gave their lives for them and to this country. They are the real heros

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your service Marc and your very kind words towards those who gave the last full measure of devotion. God bless you!!

  • @boscodog4358
    @boscodog4358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sir.

  • @jeffjoyner3379
    @jeffjoyner3379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We love you buckshot

  • @cerny4444
    @cerny4444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a hero sir !! Thanks for your service!!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @christinegray7466
    @christinegray7466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James Larry Sharpe 69,70 screaming eagle

    • @christinegray7466
      @christinegray7466 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks to all Veterans

    • @christinegray7466
      @christinegray7466 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just realized this is a James and Larry talking about the war that my ol mans uncle James Larry was also in. God bless you all.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @williambryant2807
    @williambryant2807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome Home Brother. Thank you for your service

  • @boondocksaint621
    @boondocksaint621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome home, Sir.

  • @blasterofmuppets4754
    @blasterofmuppets4754 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man that gave me Goosebumps. I wish you all the happiness in the world Mr. Addington.

  • @davidmansell458
    @davidmansell458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service sir! God bless!!

  • @genegustafson1665
    @genegustafson1665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

  • @charlesmiddleton3247
    @charlesmiddleton3247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Served during Vietnam Era with Marine Corps Aviation with Huey's, CH-46's and CH-53's. A great group of aviators and enjoyable ppl to hang with. Thanks Larry for interviewing this hero of mine!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @jeffmoore9487
    @jeffmoore9487 ปีที่แล้ว

    After the VC beat the French, Presidenr Eisenhower said : "I have never talked or corresponded with a person knowledgeable in Indochinese affairs who did not agree that had elections been held at the time of the fighting, possibly 80 per cent of the population would have voted for the communist Ho Chi Minh".
    Ike created the US military theme park called "South Vietnam", in order to wreck that election. Magine that. Just ten years prior, Ike had just finished leading the 'Arsenal of Democracy" that freed Europe, but by 1954 he's found an election he couldn't tolerate, and wants to settle his political grievance with bullets. Fighting for democracy is a much better role.

  • @randallbroadus3213
    @randallbroadus3213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are one tough warrior with bravery thats beyond incredible.to have the guts to fly in to a hot LZ to save the warriors on the ground.Sir thank you for your commitment to our country and service.god bless you.also thank you for our freedom.my brother did three tours over there and retired as a senior master sergeant.He served 23 1/2 years and retired at the Air Force academy in Colorado springs Colorado.we just lost my brother 2 1/2 years ago due to agent orange.

  • @grizzIe
    @grizzIe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome home, Jim! Thank you for your service to the United States of America! The sacrifices you made to defend this great nation do not go unrecognized! 🇺🇲

  • @luci8749
    @luci8749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank the Lord you definitely were a recipient of Gods protection
    Thank you for your service and your expertise

  • @pappy017
    @pappy017 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, James Lee Addington, Vietnam, UH-1, 101st Airborne! Thank you, Mr Larry Cappetto! Great interview of a Quality Man! I salute you, Mr Addington!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BLESSINGS MY FRIEND!!

    • @pappy017
      @pappy017 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VoicesofHistory Thank you! Right back at Ya, Mr Larry!

    • @pappy017
      @pappy017 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VoicesofHistory No reason not to, Mr Larry!

  • @toddcofer6491
    @toddcofer6491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jim for your service.
    Thank you for sharing youre stories ❤️.

  • @Gardendreamsforme
    @Gardendreamsforme ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My brother was 101st Airborne 1966-67 Vietnam combat. My husband is an Army combat war veteran 1969-1970

    • @VoicesofHistory
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  • @imnotavingthat6813
    @imnotavingthat6813 ปีที่แล้ว

    True courage by true heroes fighting in the field for spineless, brain less superiors hiding in safety, take a hill, lose 100s then give the hill back, absolutely ridiculous

  • @benbrown8147
    @benbrown8147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've searched for an interview with a Vietnam CH-47 Chinook pilot, but I can't find one. Everyone there remembers them (because they were pretty hard to miss), but not everyone there knew what we were doing while making all that noise and blowing stuff around. You might want to do an interview before we get too old to remember it all...

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @wetblanket1977
    @wetblanket1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im sure those shouting baby killers are fine with abortion tho. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

  • @christinegray7466
    @christinegray7466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you James

  • @robertfowler3162
    @robertfowler3162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service there’s no greater honor I believe than being a veteran

  • @rayvandenberg4574
    @rayvandenberg4574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as loudly as I can, while simultaneously as quietly reverently as I can let me say thank you for your service.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ray, your gratitude could not have been said or conveyed any better. I have saved this comment and hope to share it with some of these veterans. God bless you.

  • @markjfox866
    @markjfox866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏🎖🎖🎖
    Hero,s allllllll of u.

  • @markjfox866
    @markjfox866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back hme.🎖🎖🎖
    And thank u for your sevice

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @david25876
    @david25876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Larry. You may very have given my older brother a ride. 😊

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck9409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If i ever see this guy walking down the street, im buying him some beers.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @PorchHonkey
    @PorchHonkey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR! God bless you! 🇺🇸

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @davidanderson498
    @davidanderson498 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When your country calls you to help politicians and defense contractors get rich you go. If the intention was to win this war it would have been won in a year.

  • @dogfoodking
    @dogfoodking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a fantastic interview.

  • @michellestandley8797
    @michellestandley8797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    65-66 and 69-70 were his tours. All his papers are at U of Tx.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @cherylculbertson9414
    @cherylculbertson9414 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service.

  • @drmarkintexas-400
    @drmarkintexas-400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing.🤗💪⭐🎖️🇺🇲

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @bigpappahemi4263
    @bigpappahemi4263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you, SIR! Welcome home soldier!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @roberttaylor3587
    @roberttaylor3587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a vet too. I salute him.thank u....