I had the pleasure of meeting CSM Parks in Vientienne Laos in 2011. We talked for almost two hours and had no idea who how well known he was until several years later listening to Jocko Willink’s podcast. Spider seemed like a very kind and humble man. RIP
Rest in peace to 'Spider' a fine warrior and leader. What these men did in recon ops and deep penetration strikes was nothing short of outstanding. Rest in peace to the fallen SOG operatives and indigenous forces.
Sad to hear of the passing of your friend Spider Parks. You do a great service to all of them as well as all of us Mr.Meyer . Continue to tell their stories and yours and know that none of them , or their deeds , will ever be forgotten. Thank you sir.
Wow. What a fantastic interview. Just two old combat friends that seen many of the same elephants. THANK you Tilt. THANK you Spider. Your service to our country will NEVER be forgotten thanks to interviews like this. Rest in peace Mr. Parks. Keep it going Tilt. Our Vietnam Vets are disappearing too fast.
RIP CSM PARKS . All the men of SOG & the LRRP units were my generations hero's, and inspiration for the path we took . Thank you all . We will never forget you.
I have been waiting and hoping for a long time to catch a Spider Parks interview and what a treat it was to see this… Would love to have heard all his stories in depth. I’d never get tired of hearing them and tying them in with the other sog warriors stories that have all seemed to have mentioned him at some point or another. Was certainly an honor! Thanks tilt & RIP spider!!!
Thank you for pushing him to finish his story. U knew his time was limited. I'm glad he pushed himself through. These are stories only he could tell. R.I.Power sir! Thank you both for ur service!!
Holy crap ! I have been hearing stories about this man rescuing and helping John Stryker Meyer himself and other guys and he's finally here ! Super excited, if I could "like" this video 100 times I would.
I had the opportunity to meet CSM Parks in Vientienne, Laos in 2011. He shared stories of his time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. We spoke for almost two hours He was a very nice and humble man. RIP
Thank you tilt, spider, and all Vietnam vets for all that you went through and the sacrifices you and your brothers made so that my family and I could have a better life in America.. we are beyond grateful and blessed, and do not take it for granted.. much love
Listened to every episode of sogcast and this guy “SPIDER” has been mentioned a lot.Really looking forward to this one.Thanks jocko and John love listening to the old timers,fantastic generation there will never be another one like it.
My favorite author! Thanks Tilt for bringing the history of SOG to us. I’m 22 I’ve read all your books. I’ve also read Nick Brokhausen’s books becuase I heard of him by listening to your podcast. SOG men were the definition of warriors. You have my utmost respect. I live in the Nashville area and would love to shake your hand.
I had the opportunity to meet CSM Parks in Vientienne, Laos in 2011. He shared stories of his time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. We spoke for almost two hours He was a very nice and humble man. RIP
Tilt you do such a great job…I have listened to your sogcasts many times each. Your guests have such great stories. I am so glad I found your channel and was able to hear about the history of your group in Vietnam. Much respect!
My grandfather was a Covey FAC that these guys may have risen with. I wish we can stop losing these great men so I could learn more about my grandfather who was lost on June 29, 1972, when he brought his Bronco into the gulf to save the back seater after a mission. Thank you for what y’all are doing.
What a special treat from a couple off absolute solid guys. I think the only one who gets brought up more than Spider Parks in your story Tilt is Lynn Black! Thank You for your service and continued integrity
There have been a 1000 people that have said this, but the SOG stories are the craziest things I've even heard. If a director was smart he would cover this because all the thinking is done for him, you literally can not have a tighter wooden nickel listening to these. Besides your vets deserve more.......much more than this spiraling thing we call the USA has given them.
n 1968 as a 9th Inf. Div. grunt operating in the Delta, when we would stand down for a few days between Operations, we were doing perimeter bunker guard duty, on occasion to our West late, night even 2-3 o'clock in the A M , we could here B-52 strikes far to our West, i know now why, after watching the Podcasts you had with your fellow combatants,and listening to you and your guests about your Across the Fence missions, I thank You for being out there covering our left flank, keeping the enemy at bay with your teams in Cambodia...
When I listen to these amazing American hero’s telling their life’s experiences in defense of our country I wish I could have spent my days around them. We continue to have the brave warriors today getting better and better as defenders of our country but the camaraderie ingrained in these stories are what friendships and memories are made of. And those hero’s are lucky to have had each other. Thank you for your dedication ,service to America and sharing the history of viet nam. Rest in piece Spider.
This is so cool all these guys are getting to tell their stories. It is so important for our history. Thank you, Jocko for making this available and thank you John for telling these stories
Talk about talent and heart, he's got it in spades. If all men could have a son like Spider this would be a better world. And my prayers are with him, God bless 🙏🙏🙏
R.I.P. legend. what an amazing soldier!! whether they agreed with the "why" behind it, these brave men were willing to lay it all on the line time and time again. much gratitude and resent.
These talks have captured me,I am in Aberdeen Scotland no connection to Vietnam what so ever, my father was a Para in Scotland, I have always been pulled to the Vietnam war, it has always been in my awareness from a little 5 year old girl. when i listened to yourself John it blew me away, What a good looking Kid, but when listening to you and Spider you hit my soul every hair on my body stood up! I think you are something special and Spider well what can i say He beats John Wayne hands down. thank you so much You should be so proud I am and were strangers much love Lindsey Aberdeen Scotland.
Ever since I read across the fence so many years ago I wanted to hear an interview from spider parks. Always wanted to put a voice to the history and legends. RIP boss man, great teacher for recon men
Thank you for this interview. I could tell as he's got up in age that he was struggling getting his thoughts aligned for what he was trying to say. What a true hero/warrior. May his soul rest in peace.
He was still Sharpe. There's a lot of emotional issues that go with a 30 year career. Traumatic memories get buried and sometimes they're hard bring back especially when you are not allowed to write/journal entries for OPSEC. Just in this interview you could see clarification on certain missions. You can see and experience the same thing and have different thoughts and stories it's why AARs are so important for a lot of things.
Damm good video. I was with the 3/5 Cav, black knights in Vietnam 1969. We operated from the A Shau Valley to the DMZ. Not like you guys but I did what I could.
These men have lived their whole adult lives as heroes and up until recently no one had any idea They deserve more than they have been given Thank you gentlemen for putting yourselves in these dangerous situations so we can live free today
Surely "2" of a the closest S.O.G. "Step fathers"... Its sad to know I won't see "SPIDER" popping round a corner at S.O.A.R. he will be Missed R.I.P. ~ Rich Fitts Jr (aka-Counter)
Didn't get a notification on this, thanks you tube...GFY! Got that Rant out. This is why you are so important to me and many more of us. Take care yourself Tilt, keep moving, don't let the bastard catch you. RIP Mr. Parks..
Vietnam vets have and always will hold a special place in my heart; read everything I could get my hands on growing up about them and the ordeals they endured, and it simply isn't possible to convey the respect and admiration I have for them. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice, and WELCOME HOME! Semper Fi *I am honored to have served in 1st Bn 9th Marines; and to have met some of the Vietnam veterans who earned the units name: The Walking Dead. A different breed of men...
@@jamesporter1123 I wasn't aware either until I saw this episode. I'm glad John was able to speak to him, same w/ The Frenchman. These SOG Warriors are among the bravest ever from our country. They have my utmost respect for what they endured.
I'll be darned. You guys got "Spider" Parks! Get 'em while you can. Less than a hundred left last I heard? And for all of those who didn't come home, "Hey Blue."
Tilt, I love listening to the SOG stories and all these true warriors stories! It’s sad that shortly after recording this episode CSM Parks passed. His spirit lives on I’m sure! Thanks for the content! USAF MSgt (ret) Jude Anzures
Another Podcast I have been waiting for since the SOGcast started. I will keep asking until y’all let me know…….Where can I buy a signed copy of Tilt’s books?
Ever thought" i wish i coukd be a fly on the wall " ....... this whole series is like being a fly on the wall of some room you should never have been aloud to be in .
These interviews are tremendous, unfortunately, it is highly regrettable that this didn't begin decades ago... perhaps if the accounts of such brave and ingenious men were made known much sooner, our nation would not be in such a miserable position as today, to these men I can only say... Airborne !
Dude there was a web site. It had lists and lists of kia and pow reports. Some more details than the others. I read alot about yall before i even knew it was yall on there. If i find it ill link it. Thanks
Hello I love the podcast! Could you guys possibly upload with a higher volume please, I am hard of hearing and its difficult for me to hear at work. Keep up the great work thank you sir.
HEY YOU (PERFECT)!!! I thought Marines only got HEY YOU, LoL, I say it so much my grandkids are saying it!!! And I will say this with much respect!!! I believe that you Border Jumper's were and are the Baddest Men that ever put on the Uniform!!!
Thanks Jocko, John Stryker Myers and all of MACV-SOG veterans for sharing these amazing stories!
It the best
We need to hear all the stories of these warriors before they’re gone.
I agree most captivating stories!
My grandfather was LRRPs and it would be cool to hear some of their stories
I had the pleasure of meeting CSM Parks in Vientienne Laos in 2011. We talked for almost two hours and had no idea who how well known he was until several years later listening to Jocko Willink’s podcast. Spider seemed like a very kind and humble man. RIP
Rest in peace to 'Spider' a fine warrior and leader. What these men did in recon ops and deep penetration strikes was nothing short of outstanding. Rest in peace to the fallen SOG operatives and indigenous forces.
Truly. Rest in peace.
Sad to hear of the passing of your friend Spider Parks. You do a great service to all of them as well as all of us Mr.Meyer . Continue to tell their stories and yours and know that none of them , or their deeds , will ever be forgotten. Thank you sir.
Spider's riding covey for all of us now.
Fucking eh well put
Nice!!
Wow. What a fantastic interview. Just two old combat friends that seen many of the same elephants.
THANK you Tilt. THANK you Spider.
Your service to our country will NEVER be forgotten thanks to interviews like this. Rest in peace Mr. Parks.
Keep it going Tilt. Our Vietnam Vets are disappearing too fast.
RIP CSM PARKS .
All the men of SOG & the LRRP units were my generations hero's, and inspiration for the path we took . Thank you all . We will never forget you.
I have been waiting and hoping for a long time to catch a Spider Parks interview and what a treat it was to see this… Would love to have heard all his stories in depth. I’d never get tired of hearing them and tying them in with the other sog warriors stories that have all seemed to have mentioned him at some point or another. Was certainly an honor! Thanks tilt & RIP spider!!!
Thank you Mr. Myers for doing these podcasts you men are finally getting your due . You men are heroes to me .
Thank you for pushing him to finish his story. U knew his time was limited. I'm glad he pushed himself through. These are stories only he could tell. R.I.Power sir! Thank you both for ur service!!
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Holy crap ! I have been hearing stories about this man rescuing and helping John Stryker Meyer himself and other guys and he's finally here !
Super excited, if I could "like" this video 100 times I would.
Spider fell and hit his head in the P.I and passed away, getting ready to go look for his fallen brothers in Laos, what a dedicated great man. RIP.
True legend and a great man!
WARRIOR TO THE END! Remember RT Idaho.
Excuse me sir, what is P.i
@@Vigilante-k4q Philippine Islands.
I had the opportunity to meet CSM Parks in Vientienne, Laos in 2011. He shared stories of his time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. We spoke for almost two hours He was a very nice and humble man. RIP
Happy birthday to me, couldn't have asked for a better way to start my morning. God be with you all my brothers and sisters
Thank you tilt, spider, and all Vietnam vets for all that you went through and the sacrifices you and your brothers made so that my family and I could have a better life in America.. we are beyond grateful and blessed, and do not take it for granted.. much love
Spider will forever be a hero of mine
We stand on the backs of Giants. R.I.P. CSM Robert J Spider Parks. Semper Fidelis🇺🇸
Thank you Tilt!! These are important stories and need to be shared. Thank you John for your service. Thank you Robert for your service.
Listened to every episode of sogcast and this guy “SPIDER” has been mentioned a lot.Really looking forward to this one.Thanks jocko and John love listening to the old timers,fantastic generation there will never be another one like it.
Just a different breed of men! True warriors and heros! Thank God that we have the most amazing men and women fighting for us!
My favorite author! Thanks Tilt for bringing the history of SOG to us. I’m 22 I’ve read all your books. I’ve also read Nick Brokhausen’s books becuase I heard of him by listening to your podcast. SOG men were the definition of warriors. You have my utmost respect. I live in the Nashville area and would love to shake your hand.
Have you read Nick's newer book. If not I highly recommend
@@BrrrtReynolds I just purchased it. I love his writing style!
@@jaxonwright2492 it's such a good book
I’ve been looking forward to this one since Jocko podcast 180 when Tilt spoke so highly of him.
We’re listening to a couple legends here boys.
Who is Tilt?
Same
@@AZ-kr6ffTilt aka John Stryker Myer is the one interviewing spider parks here…
I had the opportunity to meet CSM Parks in Vientienne, Laos in 2011. He shared stories of his time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. We spoke for almost two hours He was a very nice and humble man. RIP
Tilt you do such a great job…I have listened to your sogcasts many times each. Your guests have such great stories. I am so glad I found your channel and was able to hear about the history of your group in Vietnam. Much respect!
Rip spider !! Glad u got him on air!!! Thank u jocko for all these pods!!! Same to u tilt!!
Great to "meet" Spider through the SOG cast. Thank you for sharing! RIP Spider
My grandfather was a Covey FAC that these guys may have risen with. I wish we can stop losing these great men so I could learn more about my grandfather who was lost on June 29, 1972, when he brought his Bronco into the gulf to save the back seater after a mission. Thank you for what y’all are doing.
What a special treat from a couple off absolute solid guys. I think the only one who gets brought up more than Spider Parks in your story Tilt is Lynn Black! Thank You for your service and continued integrity
These are some of the best stories I've ever heard , by far ! Thank you for your service guys .
There have been a 1000 people that have said this, but the SOG stories are the craziest things I've even heard. If a director was smart he would cover this because all the thinking is done for him, you literally can not have a tighter wooden nickel listening to these. Besides your vets deserve more.......much more than this spiraling thing we call the USA has given them.
Perfectly stated.
Exactly
Haven't heard a word and already gave it a like. Just another day in SOG.
I’ve been waiting for a spider episode. Thanks Tilt!! And thank you both for your service to our country.
Greetings from Scotland and thank you for another fantastic SOGCAST, I've been listening to these for free on spotify as well
n 1968 as a 9th Inf. Div. grunt operating in the Delta, when we would stand down for a few days between Operations, we were doing perimeter bunker guard duty, on occasion to our West late, night even 2-3 o'clock in the A M , we could here B-52 strikes far to our West, i know now why, after watching the Podcasts you had with your fellow combatants,and listening to you and your guests about your Across the Fence missions, I thank You for being out there covering our left flank, keeping the enemy at bay with your teams in Cambodia...
These legends influenced me so much early in my career to be tenacious and relentless despite what life throws at me.
When I listen to these amazing American hero’s telling their life’s experiences in defense of our country I wish I could have spent my days around them. We continue to have the brave warriors today getting better and better as defenders of our country but the camaraderie ingrained in these stories are what friendships and memories are made of. And those hero’s are lucky to have had each other. Thank you for your dedication ,service to America and sharing the history of viet nam. Rest in piece Spider.
Another amazing sog cast, RIP Spider , a life lived in humble Greatness. Legendary Man.
I got to meet spider about 6 months before he passed! I hate he won’t be with us here to tell stories and to visit with at soar
This is so cool all these guys are getting to tell their stories. It is so important for our history. Thank you, Jocko for making this available and thank you John for telling these stories
I've been waiting to hear Spiders story....Awesome!
I am forever grateful for the help you gave us. A Vietnam Veteran I Corp. Phu Bai-Hue 67-69
Keep them comming!! Another great sogcast
Such a humble guy I would love to hear more stories from him and others
Good timing been hoping for more SOG content, great having the legend that is spider parks on the podcast
Talk about talent and heart, he's got it in spades. If all men could have a son like Spider this would be a better world. And my prayers are with him, God bless 🙏🙏🙏
Spider did more in 2 months, than I have done in my 64 yrs. Of life. Thanks, Spider!
JSM HAS HIS OWN PODCAST!?!? LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Thanks to Jocko. Great to get these out there to be heard
You two are SF studs. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifices.
R.I.P. legend. what an amazing soldier!! whether they agreed with the "why" behind it, these brave men were willing to lay it all on the line time and time again. much gratitude and resent.
Respect. I think that's the word You were looking for 😉
These talks have captured me,I am in Aberdeen Scotland no connection to Vietnam what so ever, my father was a Para in Scotland, I have always been pulled to the Vietnam war, it has always been in my awareness from a little 5 year old girl. when i listened to yourself John it blew me away, What a good looking Kid, but when listening to you and Spider you hit my soul every hair on my body stood up! I think you are something special and Spider well what can i say He beats John Wayne hands down. thank you so much You should be so proud I am and were strangers
much love Lindsey Aberdeen Scotland.
Ever since I read across the fence so many years ago I wanted to hear an interview from spider parks. Always wanted to put a voice to the history and legends. RIP boss man, great teacher for recon men
Spider was honoured in Alabamas hall of hero’s 2 weeks ago RIP Spider your a true hero
Thank you for this interview. I could tell as he's got up in age that he was struggling getting his thoughts aligned for what he was trying to say. What a true hero/warrior. May his soul rest in peace.
He was still Sharpe. There's a lot of emotional issues that go with a 30 year career. Traumatic memories get buried and sometimes they're hard bring back especially when you are not allowed to write/journal entries for OPSEC. Just in this interview you could see clarification on certain missions. You can see and experience the same thing and have different thoughts and stories it's why AARs are so important for a lot of things.
This was a great listen! True heroes. He has a great memory
What an amazing story. We could never show enough appreciation for men like this
Thank you for another epic SOG-cast.
Talk about a badass. Thank you for your service Spider, America is a better place because of fine individuals like you.
Damm good video. I was with the 3/5 Cav, black knights in Vietnam 1969. We operated from the A Shau Valley to the DMZ. Not like you guys but I did what I could.
Welcome Home.
Full Respect Here, and I call You Sir 🇺🇲 + 💛 (Heart made of Gold, there...)
These men have lived their whole adult lives as heroes and up until recently no one had any idea They deserve more than they have been given Thank you gentlemen for putting yourselves in these dangerous situations so we can live free today
Surely "2" of a the closest S.O.G. "Step fathers"... Its sad to know I won't see "SPIDER" popping round a corner at S.O.A.R. he will be Missed R.I.P. ~ Rich Fitts Jr (aka-Counter)
Thank you Sir for this.
Respect from Romania 🇷🇴
All of guys are amazing. True American heroes. I wish every young person today was required to watch all of these videos. Thank you all! ❤🙏
Didn't get a notification on this, thanks you tube...GFY! Got that Rant out. This is why you are so important to me and many more of us. Take care yourself Tilt, keep moving, don't let the bastard catch you. RIP Mr. Parks..
I never miss SOG podcast
sog cast is the best thank jocko for posting
Rest Brother, your battles are over, until re gather at the last trumpet call.
Spider touched a lot of lives. Thanks for sharing this.
These guse are such heroes as all millitery are,but these stories that they remember are so heroic thank you so much! R.i.p.
*Jocko Willink is the Reluctant Leader we need.*
.....We know you've done enough, but your Nation needs you.
🇺🇸 *2024* 🦅
And Echo Charles.
@@FASFSCMCB
As Speaker of the House?
It's either him or David Goggins
Another Great American Hero,
Thank you Mr.Spider for your heroic heroism service, salute 🇺🇸
Love these interviews
❤️ commandos and cowboys , God Bless you guys ✝️🇺🇸 🐎
Vietnam vets have and always will hold a special place in my heart; read everything I could get my hands on growing up about them and the ordeals they endured, and it simply isn't possible to convey the respect and admiration I have for them. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice, and WELCOME HOME!
Semper Fi
*I am honored to have served in 1st Bn 9th Marines; and to have met some of the Vietnam veterans who earned the units name: The Walking Dead. A different breed of men...
💯 thank you sirs 🇺🇲🕯️
R.I.P Mr. 'Spider' Parks
RIP Spider!
My grandfather and his frontseater are still considered MIA in Laos - bodies not recovered after their F4 shoot down.
wishing the best outcome & that they are found
RIP Spider
when did he die?
@@jamesporter1123 I wasn't aware either until I saw this episode. I'm glad John was able to speak to him, same w/ The Frenchman. These SOG Warriors are among the bravest ever from our country. They have my utmost respect for what they endured.
At least I finally get to hear Spider from your podcasts with Jocko. I'm sorry we won't get more and so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels.
I'll be darned. You guys got "Spider" Parks! Get 'em while you can. Less than a hundred left last I heard?
And for all of those who didn't come home, "Hey Blue."
To SOG, LRRPs and all Special Forces and US Military Veterans in The Vietnam War, We Salute You 🇺🇸💪🏼👏🏼🇺🇸
Thank God for these men.
Tilt, I love listening to the SOG stories and all these true warriors stories! It’s sad that shortly after recording this episode CSM Parks passed. His spirit lives on I’m sure!
Thanks for the content!
USAF MSgt (ret) Jude Anzures
Another Podcast I have been waiting for since the SOGcast started. I will keep asking until y’all let me know…….Where can I buy a signed copy of Tilt’s books?
Outstanding
Rest in peace Spider.
Thanks
Keep them coming
Indeed!🍻
So grateful you got Spider on before he left this realm Tilt. What a Warrior.
Such HUMBLE HEROES 🇺🇸
Spider was a warrior. God bless.
Ever thought" i wish i coukd be a fly on the wall " ....... this whole series is like being a fly on the wall of some room you should never have been aloud to be in .
Wish yall could bring up a conversation on what's going on in the world today in yalls final thoughts!!!! God bless all of you!!¡
These interviews are tremendous, unfortunately, it is highly regrettable that this didn't begin decades ago... perhaps if the accounts of such brave and ingenious men were made known much sooner, our nation would not be in such a miserable position as today, to these men I can only say... Airborne !
Dude there was a web site. It had lists and lists of kia and pow reports. Some more details than the others.
I read alot about yall before i even knew it was yall on there.
If i find it ill link it. Thanks
CSM Parks is a Special Forces renaissance man.
Spot on👊🏻🇺🇸👊🏻
Hello I love the podcast! Could you guys possibly upload with a higher volume please, I am hard of hearing and its difficult for me to hear at work. Keep up the great work thank you sir.
Incredible life story
"dont worry spider we'll get ya home "
HEY YOU (PERFECT)!!! I thought Marines only got HEY YOU, LoL, I say it so much my grandkids are saying it!!! And I will say this with much respect!!! I believe that you Border Jumper's were and are the Baddest Men that ever put on the Uniform!!!
Semper Fi, Spider.
I’m listening to Spider, he said Fitchburg Leominster, the twin city Chiefs rings a bell to me, that’s where I grew up, Fort Devens was our local post
What an incredible story.