Alvarez, did you ever notice that nothing fails like prayer? I was a helicopter pilot over there and was shot down and didn't waste my time on something as silly as a prayer. We were rescued in a few hours and got back and flew the next day. Best of luck to you!
A great American Hero! All of those men that lived through captivity and made it back home were just awesome people, the finest the country can produce! I recommend reading John G. Hubbell's book, "P.O.W." It goes into great detail about the experiences of these men during captivity.
Yes, his autobiographical account is a long and well told account of his life and his captivity. I have read other former POW autobiographies, and would recommend each and every one, but his book, it seems to me, doesn’t leave out much in detail. Have worked with a few former POWs, but never met Everett Alvarez.
There was an East German propaganda film filmed i Hanoi in 1967 called "Pilots in Pajamas" that featured Everett Alvarez and several other POWS. It would be fascinating to see a sequel of this film with the surviving POWS and the Communist filmmakers explaining their experiences.
Do you know a NVA captain who shot you down still alive in Ha long city where you were catured. His name is Dao Ngoc Sao. Its will be amazing if you both meet again.
Seen a few if these vids. Interesting that none of the POws really go into detail about the torture or how they responded to it? I think they think it's in American! They don't want to share stories if men being broken.🤔
I find a new hero every time I meet a Vietnam Vet, god bless you all
I wrote to the pows as a kid.i was in grade school Santa Clara CA. His parents lived in Santa Clara we had a homecoming party for him
Studied his case while a student in Advance SERE school at NAS North Island in 1985. I’m honored I got to read his debrief. Semper Fidelis sir.
Alvarez, did you ever notice that nothing fails like prayer? I was a helicopter pilot over there and was shot down and didn't waste my time on something as silly as a prayer. We were rescued in a few hours and got back and flew the next day. Best of luck to you!
i met him last year, and have met him a few times since.
He’s so humble and kind. His demeanor had a lasting impression on us.
Everett is a real hero. I wish I had a chance to meet him.
He’s still very active in his local community! He’s written two books and it’s possible in the future he may host a book tour or speak publicly.
@@TheirStoryVeterans Great advice - thanks!
I like this guy. He was marched through the streets of Hanoi, while being taunted and spat on. My.hats off to all these men.
Just a winner, leaves it with “Work hard!”
Great man. I've had the pleasure of meeting him a few times..
Donald - where did you me Cdr Alvarez? Pre or post military service?
Amazing story!
A great American Hero! All of those men that lived through captivity and made it back home were just awesome people, the finest the country can produce! I recommend reading John G. Hubbell's book, "P.O.W." It goes into great detail about the experiences of these men during captivity.
I’ll get on it. We needed a book to read as a couple and I’ll talk about it in our next video.
@@TheirStoryVeterans - Its over 600 pages, but you can hardly put it down once you get into it.
Hubbell's book is excellent. I would also recommend "Honor Bound" by Rochester & Kiley -- probably the preeminent book on the POW experience.
@@richschoonmaker9977 if you had to pick one or the other, which would you choose?
Read his book chained eagle. U will cry
Yes, his autobiographical account is a long and well told account of his life and his captivity. I have read other former POW autobiographies, and would recommend each and every one, but his book, it seems to me, doesn’t leave out much in detail. Have worked with a few former POWs, but never met Everett Alvarez.
U were with the song bird god bless my dad and nino seved 101 and LRRPS
There was an East German propaganda film filmed i Hanoi in 1967 called "Pilots in Pajamas" that featured Everett Alvarez and several other POWS.
It would be fascinating to see a sequel of this film with the surviving POWS and the Communist filmmakers explaining their experiences.
Amazing man.
Wow
Do you know a NVA captain who shot you down still alive in Ha long city where you were catured. His name is Dao Ngoc Sao. Its will be amazing if you both meet again.
Did he bomb civilians to death?
Seen a few if these vids. Interesting that none of the POws really go into detail about the torture or how they responded to it? I think they think it's in American! They don't want to share stories if men being broken.🤔
I’m sure all of them suffer PTSD. Some things are too terrible to speak of.
And he is still alive = 86. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everett_Alvarez_Jr.