Thank you sir 🙏 I really love ❤️ this interview, I must admit this made a grown man tearful 😢 when you spoke of the mother at the wall. My uncle is on it KIA FEBRUARY 15 1968 Sonny you’re loved and missed never forgotten!!!!!
This lady is really good at interviewing, great job she did here very skillful!!! I know how difficult it is to conduct an interview that has to entertain! Great job lady!
I was also born in Memphis Texas and my parents moved me to Lubbock when I was four or five. I lived on Itasca st. and had a neighbor friend named Larry Barnett. I was taken away and did graduated from high school in Carlsbad NM. I Joined the Navy in 1968, served two tours in Vietnam. I’m not sure If this gentleman is the same person I had has a childhood friend, but strangely feel he just might be. My father Stayed in Lubbock all the remainder of his life. He was a milk delivery man and later he owned a Philips 66 service station, just before I was taken to move.
I joined the Army Reserves a few years after returning from Vietnam. We had gone from Michigan to A P Hill, Virginia for training one year which is fairly close to Washington, D C. Myself and a couple of other vets took a CUCV to D C and went to the wall on a rainy afternoon. I was able to see my best friend from Basic Training's name on the Wall. We were both draftees and about the same age. Why did I have a relatively safe job during the war and why was he killed in an April 68 ambush as a combat engineer? Still makes me extremely sad.
I love Larrys laugh! That guy rules, my hero. Ive been obsessed with Vietnam my whole life, my mom told me as a kid she thinks I was reincarnated and had died in Nam. It doesnt makes sense why Im so obsessed with this war and not any others is her logic. Anyways, God love ya and thank you for the interview.
the guy below who commented that his stories are questionable is not correct. what he said rings true with my experience. Americal was up north so the enemy could be NVA not VC. air cover with snakes (cobras) would be very close with the mini gun but not likely friendly fire just devastating on the NVA. tracks, armoured personel carriers (APC's) do move and act that way. the names on the APC's are exactly like what i saw. Our LOACH was "For God Country and Body Count" my friends LOACH was "LUV BUG" IF THE commander said that to his commander flyng above i bet he didnt have the mike keyed. may have been for effect on his troops taking fire. I also doubt a general was in the command UH1 above, more likely a bird or light colonel. RPG's often tore off legs and arms. burned skin was often on the wound the RPG round was hot. It is (was) shocking to see names you know on the wall.
I tend to agree with fleetwood. I spent thirty months in country as a reconnaissance aviator flying out of Phu Bai and from my experience, this guy sounds like he is making up his story as he goes along. I get the feeling that something is not right. Sort of like some veteran gatherings I have attended in the past and found that every veteran there was either ranger, special forces, SEAL , force recon, airborne, etc. Never once met a cook, baker, truck driver, or clerk. Strange considering that for every soldier serving in the infantry or other actual combat role, there were 16 administrative types who took care of finance, personnel, supply and other non combat roles. I really question some of these stories and would only believe some of them if I had access to DD214 discharge documents directly from the records center. This guy is just not believable.
Apparently you were lacing your opium with Agent Orange.... Want to listen to a real POS stealing stories,go listen to the interview with Les Dykema.. BTW,we'll need to see your DD214 to believe anything you say....
Here's my story. I avoided the war at all cost. I knew it was BS as a teenager and that I wasn't going to waste my life for something that did not matter to Americans...and really a lot of Vietnamese. I am proud that I stood up for myself and was willing to deal with the consequences that could result from one avoiding the draft in the US. Patriotism has more than one face. Life IS important but tell that to the US Government. The reality for these guys is that they did NOT fight for my freedom, save me from anyone or anything nor preserve my lifestyle. That's all delusional propaganda and BS. A country the size of North Dakota, almost 8000 miles across the Pacific Ocean on the Asian mainland meant nothing to the US...whether we won or lost. These guys should just be glad they survived and take their "stories" quietly with them. They did not have a right or legitimate reason to be there...so what story needs to be shared...really?
@@tnelly1295 What the hell does my dad have to do with this ? Lmao. Vietnam stands all by itself. Btw...my dad was supportive of my avoidance of the Draft and Vietnam.
@@robertisham5279 Thanks, apparently not many "thinkers" watch these kind of channels. I usually deal with Neanderthals who focus on cowardice, no responsibility or sense of duty, someone had to take "my place". self-centeredness....to name just a few.
@EMO EMO Yours is one of the better comments from all the veterans. Typical conclusion that I "didn't have what it took" to play the BS Vietnam combat game. And yes, I've heard the stories. You guys just can't help yourselves marginalizing people through your "tough men" experience in Vietnam. I spent 34 years working in the "front lines" of a major locked psychiatric facility. You have NOT seen and heard things that I did. I was assaulted either physically, emotionally and mentally virtually everyday. Are you tough enough to handle that? I'm not saying your not. If I felt Vietnam was really the right thing to do I would have been a Rambo there...and that's no sh*t.
we lost that war because that's what our government wanted. we could have won if they wanted to. it was just part of the destruction of a strong America that was the 60's. rhe communist gain control with all thier movements that destroyed the young people in this country. the 60's was about separating and installing hate and "groups" to keep us broken. we're really seeing what those things are doing to Because it's full grown now. the sad part is the 60's people are proud of it smh
Thankyou for your service and God bless you and yours!
Thank you for your service to our country. God bless you, sir.
You are a true American hero sir, thank you
Thank you for your service, Larry. Welcome home, brother.
he's honest that's refreshing. there is soo much about that war they never ever talk about and will never.
Thank you Sir for your service and God bless you for your incredible bravery in helping your brothers...welcome home
Thank you for your service sir. From an iraq war vet
What was your MOS
Brandon Stone Stone what unit where your in and what uniform did you wear
@Thelma Lynne STFU Liberal fuck.
@Thelma Lynne consumer of life
I could listen & learn from that man for hrs.
Thank you...
Thank you sir 🙏 I really love ❤️ this interview, I must admit this made a grown man tearful 😢 when you spoke of the mother at the wall. My uncle is on it KIA FEBRUARY 15 1968 Sonny you’re loved and missed never forgotten!!!!!
thank you
Thank you for your service Larry
"Married for a year and half before I got drafted". My heart goes out to you brother
Thank You for your service SIR
This lady is really good at interviewing, great job she did here very skillful!!! I know how difficult it is to conduct an interview that has to entertain! Great job lady!
Great interview of a great fellow Vietnam veteran.. Al Wilson, USAF Capt. Vietnam’70-‘71
I was also born in Memphis Texas and my parents moved me to Lubbock when I was four or five. I lived on Itasca st. and had a neighbor friend named Larry Barnett. I was taken away and did graduated from high school in Carlsbad NM. I Joined the Navy in 1968, served two tours in Vietnam. I’m not sure If this gentleman is the same person I had has a childhood friend, but strangely feel he just might be. My father Stayed in Lubbock all the remainder of his life. He was a milk delivery man and later he owned a Philips 66 service station, just before I was taken to move.
My dads last name was Queary
Finally, an interviewer who listens to the vets!
I joined the Army Reserves a few years after returning from Vietnam. We had gone from Michigan to A P Hill, Virginia for training one year which is fairly close to Washington, D C. Myself and a couple of other vets took a CUCV to D C and went to the wall on a rainy afternoon. I was able to see my best friend from Basic Training's name on the Wall. We were both draftees and about the same age. Why did I have a relatively safe job during the war and why was he killed in an April 68 ambush as a combat engineer? Still makes me extremely sad.
You did your JOB SIR.......and you did it WELL !!.........you SIR......are an American HERO !!........Thank You Sir and WELCOME HOME !!
Good interviewer.
Mr Barnett should have been awarded the Silver Star, at the least!
Respect sir
I listened to some more of this guy. He lands in Vietnam and on the 1st day his base is overrun by suicidal Viet Cong? No gun issued yet? WTH.
I love Larrys laugh! That guy rules, my hero. Ive been obsessed with Vietnam my whole life, my mom told me as a kid she thinks I was reincarnated and had died in Nam. It doesnt makes sense why Im so obsessed with this war and not any others is her logic. Anyways, God love ya and thank you for the interview.
the guy below who commented that his stories are questionable is not correct. what he said rings true with my experience. Americal was up north so the enemy could be NVA not VC. air cover with snakes (cobras) would be very close with the mini gun but not likely friendly fire just devastating on the NVA. tracks, armoured personel carriers (APC's) do move and act that way. the names on the APC's are exactly like what i saw. Our LOACH was "For God Country and Body Count" my friends LOACH was "LUV BUG" IF THE commander said that to his commander flyng above i bet he didnt have the mike keyed. may have been for effect on his troops taking fire. I also doubt a general was in the command UH1 above, more likely a bird or light colonel. RPG's often tore off legs and arms. burned skin was often on the wound the RPG round was hot. It is (was) shocking to see names you know on the wall.
Very sharp for his age (All respect) But dont get it twisted this man probably has hundreds of bodies
I tend to agree with fleetwood. I spent thirty months in country as a reconnaissance aviator flying out of Phu Bai and from my experience, this guy sounds like he is making up his story as he goes along. I get the feeling that something is not right. Sort of like some veteran gatherings I have attended in the past and found that every veteran there was either ranger, special forces, SEAL , force recon, airborne, etc. Never once met a cook, baker, truck driver, or clerk. Strange considering that for every soldier serving in the infantry or other actual combat role, there were 16 administrative types who took care of finance, personnel, supply and other non combat roles. I really question some of these stories and would only believe some of them if I had access to DD214 discharge documents directly from the records center. This guy is just not believable.
Apparently you were lacing your opium with Agent Orange....
Want to listen to a real POS stealing stories,go listen to the interview with Les Dykema..
BTW,we'll need to see your DD214 to believe anything you say....
68 yo Navy Veteran...our oath has no expiration date
There is no shame in being drafted
Yes there is
Thank You!
Wonderful sense of humor thank you sir for your service
That hole ain't gone dig it's ltbaggypants self Pvt 🦓🦁🍒👡🎩
Goddamn...
SORRY MAN YOU WERE SOLD OUT BY YOUR GOV THE GOLF OF TONKIN THAT STARTED THE WAR WAS A LIE SURE DOES MAKE ME MAD AS HELL CHEERS
Pls spare us with the gross poop commercials,
another one of McNamara's draftees
Here's my story. I avoided the war at all cost. I knew it was BS as a teenager and that I wasn't going to waste my life for something that did not matter to Americans...and really a lot of Vietnamese. I am proud that I stood up for myself and was willing to deal with the consequences that could result from one avoiding the draft in the US. Patriotism has more than one face. Life IS important but tell that to the US Government. The reality for these guys is that they did NOT fight for my freedom, save me from anyone or anything nor preserve my lifestyle. That's all delusional propaganda and BS. A country the size of North Dakota, almost 8000 miles across the Pacific Ocean on the Asian mainland meant nothing to the US...whether we won or lost. These guys should just be glad they survived and take their "stories" quietly with them. They did not have a right or legitimate reason to be there...so what story needs to be shared...really?
You’re mad at your dad not me!!!
@@tnelly1295 What the hell does my dad have to do with this ? Lmao. Vietnam stands all by itself. Btw...my dad was supportive of my avoidance of the Draft and Vietnam.
@@topgeardel Exactly there should be more to patriotism and serving your country than just military service.
@@robertisham5279 Thanks, apparently not many "thinkers" watch these kind of channels. I usually deal with Neanderthals who focus on cowardice, no responsibility or sense of duty, someone had to take "my place". self-centeredness....to name just a few.
@EMO EMO Yours is one of the better comments from all the veterans. Typical conclusion that I "didn't have what it took" to play the BS Vietnam combat game. And yes, I've heard the stories. You guys just can't help yourselves marginalizing people through your "tough men" experience in Vietnam. I spent 34 years working in the "front lines" of a major locked psychiatric facility. You have NOT seen and heard things that I did. I was assaulted either physically, emotionally and mentally virtually everyday. Are you tough enough to handle that? I'm not saying your not. If I felt Vietnam was really the right thing to do I would have been a Rambo there...and that's no sh*t.
you lost the war
we lost that war because that's what our government wanted. we could have won if they wanted to. it was just part of the destruction of a strong America that was the 60's. rhe communist gain control with all thier movements that destroyed the young people in this country. the 60's was about separating and installing hate and "groups" to keep us broken. we're really seeing what those things are doing to Because it's full grown now. the sad part is the 60's people are proud of it smh