I was at Phu Bai the same time, only Air Force. We flew C47's in support of Khe San and other places. The rain there was unrelenting. Semper Fi Marine!
Cool cat! Great story! Still blows me away that after 50+ years the level of anxiety these guys show just talking about their experiences is like it happened yesterday. Combat veterans, draftees or volunteers, have their DNA forever changed, and for that degree of sacrifice, you all have my utmost respect.
This guy had a great interview- could feel his frustration and enjoyed his physical actions!!! Made my day brighter and interview easier to listen to. Hope God blessed him with a long and happy life after all his wild "adventures"!!
One of the best interviews - Great story, Great guy. I'm so sorry they had to go through this. IT made great heroes. You can have this hill; just keep it! Pagoda? Church? General?
Anyone who knows anything about the mind's attempt at survival, knows that his humor is the way he survives the horrific memories. Also, his lack of specific memories, is also the minds ability to survive.
Who is doing interview ? The voice sounds familiar. Excellent interview from both sides. Thank you. History buffs can't miss these priceless stories and more importantly, the emotions that go along.
I would like for people like Clinton and trump to have to listen to this I was there in 67 but didn’t have it this bad please remember all the ones that didn’t come home!!
I didn't watch the video. In his 2 hour interview, did he mention these things? He allowed himself to be sent by his Government to an illegal war....the US never declared war against anyone. He was essentially an invader and aggressor in someone else's country that did nothing to Americans or the US. Vietnam was an Asian civil war with a strong colonialist past that needed to be dealt with by Asians. Vietnam was mostly about Vietnam....not Communism. Like so many other veterans, did he mention he knew he was a pawn at the hands of a very erroneous US Government policy? He is not a hero nor a victim. He is a survivor. He dodged a bullet in a country he did not belong in by people he had no right to kill. His so-called "service" had absolutely NO effect on American safety, security and freedom. The rest of his 2 hour story is for people who like to be entertained with "war stories"
Hey TOPGEARDEL…..I have an idea for you. Since You seem to take such great pleasure in littering so many of these great interview’s comments sections with your personal drivel, why don’t you SEEK SOME PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING for your obvious troubled and guilty soul? These veterans don’t need or deserve YOUR opinions and criticism about THEIR sacrifices and personal decisions that they undertook years ago in their service to our great Nation. They all deserve respect and thanks, and you seem to not understand that it’s about them and not YOU. Your input and criticism is a bunch of bullfeathers and you should really seek some help for yourself. If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.
don't comment if you didn't watch the video, maybe you could "LEARN" something but I doubt it. Seems like you got all the answers lets hear your story probably very boring.
@@mdeegs4662 Topgeardel is a proud protester and draft dodger. He says the same shit on all the Nam interviews. His story is meaningless. He goes on about how disgusting our Vietnam veterans are, and how he did a service for all of us by helping to "end the war." It only took him 11 years, so he actually didn't help at all. He tries to make himself feel better through bashing our veterans service. He's trying to relive his "glory" days 60 years ago. He needs a pat on the back or something.
I was at Phu Bai the same time, only Air Force. We flew C47's in support of Khe San and other places. The rain there was unrelenting. Semper Fi Marine!
Thank you for your service!🙏🇺🇸🎉
Cool cat! Great story! Still blows me away that after 50+ years the level of anxiety these guys show just talking about their experiences is like it happened yesterday. Combat veterans, draftees or volunteers, have their DNA forever changed, and for that degree of sacrifice, you all have my utmost respect.
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❤ Thank you Sir!!
I am a 68 yo Navy Veteran who salutes every Vietnam Veteran I see
Welcome Home. Thank you for your service. It was such a pleasure and honor to hear your story. God Bless you and your family
This guy does far better than anyone I've yet seen at conveying the absurdity of things
Thank you gentlemen for your service!
This guy had a great interview- could feel his frustration and enjoyed his physical actions!!! Made my day brighter and interview easier to listen to. Hope God blessed him with a long and happy life after all his wild "adventures"!!
Enjoyed listening to this including the commentator’s contributions. Thanks for your service.
Tremendously inspiring... God bless you... Thanks for sharing RVN 1967 - 1968..
Jim, excellent interview, amazing. Have a great life, thank-you for your service, God bless
LET HIM TELL HIS STORY!!!
I listen to a lot of these. One of the best. What a man. Thank you.
Great sense of humor Jim great to see you laugh about something so serious love watching these inspirational men
I enjoy your interview.
You are real, and add plenty of humor . God bless you brother. Amen.
One of the best interviews - Great story, Great guy. I'm so sorry they had to go through this. IT made great heroes. You can have this hill; just keep it! Pagoda? Church? General?
This is one of the best interviews I've listened to however it would have been better if the interviewers would have let him tell his story
Totally agree let the man talk
HE IS ONE COOL DUDE ALRIGHT! TERRIFIC INTERVIEW; LIKED THE HUMOUR THAT HE USED TO GIVE A GREAT DESCRIPTION. WELL DONE JIM
Thank you for you for all you did. A felloq Vietnam Veteran I Corp. Phu Bai/Hue/Khe San 1967-1969
Thank you William. All the best to you. There are still true Americans out here that appreciate your service.
Listen to a lot of these interesting interviews this is one of the best I've listened to
Thanks for sharing your experiences, and serving your country.
He is such a nice amiable guy. What an amazing temperament
Thank you for your service
Thank you Jim! Very interesting!!
I really like this guy.
Cut the interviewer some slack, it was a healing Catharsis for him also!
Happy Birthday Jim!!!!!
Anyone who knows anything about the mind's attempt at survival, knows that his humor is the way he survives the horrific memories. Also, his lack of specific memories, is also the minds ability to survive.
Great interview.
Glory to the one true and living GOD a life once more redeemed by the one son, JESUS CHRIST, of the one living GOD!!!!!
Who is doing interview ? The voice sounds familiar. Excellent interview from both sides. Thank you. History buffs can't miss these priceless stories and more importantly, the emotions that go along.
Great memory.
You are a true inspiration Thank you for all you sacrificed and GOD BLESS
This guy lived a parallel life to me. USMC 68-72
What a Boss.
Southern boys talking about hell on earth and being jovial about the reality of it . Very rare to see Vietnam vets so upbeat about the experience
I can't imagine what they went through.... the jungle, bugs, rain, snakes... too add , Charlie were underneath in tunnels waiting to ambush them
Sound Engineer messed this interview up..
Take a shot every time he says "at any rate"!
I would like for people like Clinton and trump to have to listen to this I was there in 67 but didn’t have it this bad please remember all the ones that didn’t come home!!
Thank you for your service , but man this would be better if you calmed down while explaining your thoughts and less animated .
The interviewer really screwed this up because he wouldn't stop talking.
Doesn't know how many times he says " you know"..
bro needs to tell his story without interuptions
It's too bad you people don't have s sound guy.
The interviewer talks too much.
Interviewer talks to much
Interviewer is mumbling. Cant hear him
Why is the interviewer running his mouth so much? So irritating!
These guys are going back and forth with there stories very annoying, the interviewer needs to tell his story another time to a wall.
Sounds like a bit of jealousy there.
I didn't watch the video. In his 2 hour interview, did he mention these things? He allowed himself to be sent by his Government to an illegal war....the US never declared war against anyone. He was essentially an invader and aggressor in someone else's country that did nothing to Americans or the US. Vietnam was an Asian civil war with a strong colonialist past that needed to be dealt with by Asians. Vietnam was mostly about Vietnam....not Communism. Like so many other veterans, did he mention he knew he was a pawn at the hands of a very erroneous US Government policy?
He is not a hero nor a victim. He is a survivor. He dodged a bullet in a country he did not belong in by people he had no right to kill. His so-called "service" had absolutely NO effect on American safety, security and freedom.
The rest of his 2 hour story is for people who like to be entertained with "war stories"
if you didn't watch it how can you comment on it?????
Hey TOPGEARDEL…..I have an idea for you. Since You seem to take such great pleasure in littering so many of these great interview’s comments sections with your personal drivel, why don’t you SEEK SOME PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING for your obvious troubled and guilty soul?
These veterans don’t need or deserve YOUR opinions and criticism about THEIR sacrifices and personal decisions that they undertook years ago in their service to our great Nation. They all deserve respect and thanks, and you seem to not understand that it’s about them and not YOU. Your input and criticism is a bunch of bullfeathers and you should really seek some help for yourself. If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.
Similar to Minnesota last summer?
don't comment if you didn't watch the video, maybe you could "LEARN" something but I doubt it. Seems like you got all the answers lets hear your story probably very boring.
@@mdeegs4662 Topgeardel is a proud protester and draft dodger. He says the same shit on all the Nam interviews. His story is meaningless. He goes on about how disgusting our Vietnam veterans are, and how he did a service for all of us by helping to "end the war." It only took him 11 years, so he actually didn't help at all. He tries to make himself feel better through bashing our veterans service.
He's trying to relive his "glory" days 60 years ago. He needs a pat on the back or something.
Exactly who orchestrated this mess
Thank you for your service.