These are the raw interviews from WDSE • WRPT’s documentary Remembering The Vietnam War PT 1 & 2 as Veterans from the northland share their personal stories, in their own words.
@1manuscriptman One lesson I learned in life , don't get in to conversation and argument with stupid people. They are so good at it and they will bring you down to their level (of stupidity) and they will prevail...because of their great experience ! Stay safe , be cool and ignore them. Cheers mate!
Robert Bonneau “ass kicked” bro they absolutely decimated the Vietnamese. They were actually fairly close to “winning” the war in the sense of the total decimation of the Vietcong and NVA. The people that got their asses kicked were those back home being swayed by Soviet Russian Communist propaganda on college campuses. Those same people are the reasons why things are going the way they are in the states today.
"We Had The Most Rat Kills In Our Outfit...." "Your Ass'd Be Pretty Tight A Lotta Times".... It's Amazing What Went Over This Chic's (Interviewer) Head...He Should Have Had His Daughter Interview Him...!
Thank you for your sacrifices and service Mr Frey. I can honestly say that I'm interested in your story and what you have to say. Some of us are listening, just not enough. Thank you veterans! 🇺🇸
This man is brilliant, what an honest decent soul, he lost his youth & I have nothing but admiration & respect for you Jim. Massive respect from a Scot. May your remaining years be happy & loving. 🏴🇺🇸 You are loved
a worst day? "I think they were all that way". There it is - the power of this record. Well done and thank you for sharing your experience for the future generations. American Hero!
“I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.” I helped make Mexico, especially Tampico, safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefits of Wall Street. The record of racketeering is long. I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912 (where have I heard that name before?). I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested.I wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket. GENERAL Smedley Butler
I want to say that his sentiment about people not being interested in their experience is simply not true. I speak for not just myself but others. We do care about your stories. I’m watching this because i care and I want to know. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. May those you lost Rest In Peace.
Hes referring to the Civilians not being interested. Me, As a vet , Am MORE THEN INTERESTED in what Mr. Frey has to say and do care. This Country is pathetic as dar as politics . The Vetnam Vets , to me, are second to none. Obvioulsy , the ones that peroshed paid the ultimate sacrifice, and the ones that survived...... are forever dead inisde.. to a certain extent. I totally feel for them . But I how have the ultimaye resprct for. And Goodness.... Having his "buddy" manipulate his gf . He couldnt win . I wonder how that story ended up too
What he said is true. We can tell just by the look in the civilians eyes. Feigned interest just to be polite or that's the way they feel they should act. VN 70-71
Thanks to all our veterans y’all deserve only the best. I hope this government will honor each and everyone of you and you get all you need. Starting with a huge thank you..
The bloodsucking imperialist government wont give them a dead rat even. Should’ve known better than to fly over feeling bad ass and fighting the fat corrupt imperialists wars.
With all due respect, these vets deserve a more informed and better interviewer. I’ve see many interviews of Vietnam veterans with very young interviewers who were just not up to the task.
Tango Liberty. It looks like you also Deserve a big Welcome Home. And Thank You for Your Service... I have really enjoyed hearing these Veterans Stories. Much Respect for them All.
Jim paid a large price for his service, and his mistrust of Government is palpable. I’m a different generation and from the other side of the Pond but still like to thank him for his service. Buy him a beer any time,
Thank you for your Service. Good to hear other stories. I was in Nam in 67 with the 2/27th Recon Platoon. This was in Cuchi, 25 miles NW of Saigon. Back in 67 we just did our job. The shit burners were normally guys who could not go into the field due to medical reasons. We drank beer in base camp and went on many Med Caps or search and destroy missions. The thing I remember most was we would clear and area and then leave the area. Go back 3-6 months later and clean the area out again. This was repeated. On base camp we had a Vietnamese barber. One night he was killed a perimeter attack. We thought some of the civilians who worked on base were spies as they would walk in straight lines and then turn at right angle. Took some pictures with my Nikon, which was later stolen. Then picked up a 8mm Movie camera. Took many movies. Went to my next duty station and then after awhile, went back to Nam. This time Nam had changed. Kept quiet and just did my business and got out 1 year later. Exciting time with a lot of memories. Don't talk about them. That was another lifetime ago. Back then you could not go out with girls if their parents knew you were a GI. Yes and getting off the plane was really hard. Wore civvies most of the time off base back in the world.
My friend was wounded in Vietnam. The bullet hit his rear end and excited above his right knee. He was told he wouldn't walk again but he finally did. The government then took his benefits. After a long legal battle he got them back.
The look of pride respect and honor just wish that he never had to suffer indignity or being treated in human coming home i have nothing but respect for this man seeing this seeing his pain thank you for your service
PTSD ran my life for 42 years before diagnosed...years on the streets, riding freight trains, homeless...2 failed marriagees and four affected children...
Thats what happens when you sell your souls . SOLD IER , soul . ALL THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to KILL , sorry MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮 THE TRUTH IS THE MORE MEDALS YOU SEE ON SOMEONE'S COSTUME DEMONSTRATES JUST HOW MANY TIMES THAT SOULLESS LITTLE CANT WAS WILLING TO SELL HIS OR HER SOUL THAT IS ALL .
Thank you for all you did and talking to us Civs to let us know a small piece of your time in the Nam. Glad you're home and Hope you get some bit a of peace now your home and safe!
Born in 53, I probably would have been drafted if I had been a US citizen. I take my hat off and bout to all those who went to Viet Nam and I have my deepest respect for all. I listen to all those vets interviews and some times cry with them... Thank you all for your service and may all who never returned alive rest in peace. God bless...
this soldier has seen and done A LOT of nasty things over there. i can see his eyes. it doesn't go away. anyone who served and had to kill people can realise his situation. he definately has my respect
I am 45 and from the UK but I know vets and friends that are and we're in Basiara but I thank anyone and respect anyone who has been into combat! THANK YOU !!! I'm am so lucky not to have had the life at 16/18 that any of these BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN that were use by there GOVERNMENT into believing they were doing a service for there country AND WHEN THEY HAD BEEN USED AND ABUSED sent home to be treated like DOG SHIT ! By the very people that lied and encourage them to serve under there countries FLAG .ONCE AGAIN I THANK YOU ALL AND THE HEROES THAT NEVER CAME HOME FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART !! 🙏
“I don’t know what hell is like, I haven’t bin there yet.”😞😢 this war really ruined a hole generation of men. I have a uncle who fought in Vietnam you can tell in his eyes and you can tell that hees not all there. It brakes my hart.😞
Not to be disrespectful, the interviewer is not the best.... This vet has a lot more to say, but her style didn't get it out. However, this interview DID get the attention to how our vets are in need of full benefits. I realize this is a few years old and I hope our president Trump changed the way our vets are treated. Welcome home sir, we are grateful for your service.
When he laughed at the interviewer’s comment about the captain he wanted to waste, I saw just a sparkle of enjoyment of life. It was gone in an instant. Then his eyes and demeanor went back to the lifeless, hopeless, state of the Vietnam vet who’s seen the worst life can throw at them. And then, welcome home to a country that spit in your face. You deserve so much more than words can say. God love you, brother. I’m glad you made it home. Sorry you had to go through what you did. Thank you for your service - truly and sincerely.
This guy is the most honest guy on UA-cam. My cousin was in Vietnam 3 years sounds just like fry here. I love you brother I went in the marines 1977 long after you got home. I wish I could have a meal with you. Welcome home god bless you. No body dared messed with him. It was hard to tell who the enemy was. Thanks for telling your story its part of history the truth of what happened in Vietnam.
Been BINGE watchin you guys being interviewed for weeks, mainly by ppl who actually KNOW you guys personally, which I think has ALOT to do with the "candence" of dialog and what and "how" its "shared".I was SO GLAD, later on in the interview,ya started really tellin it LIKE IT IS ! Dont know if ya ever come back here to read comments Jim but its been MY BELIEF since the 70s, had it not been FOR Vietnam, KHRUSCHEVS PROPHECY, would have came to pass HERE 40 yrs ago, which is whole heartedly shared by at least 8 other vets Ive watched , which tickled me to DEATH! MY whole life has been GRAVY, gettin to persue MY life's dream, with the FREEDOM to do EXACTLY what I wanted to,SOLELY because Vietnam Vets sacrifice's and blood bought freedom thats kept CHARLIE'S head down .....OVER HERE since the 60s. Had BOTH knees replaced in 2021 and R shoulder back in May so when I get ta whinin about PAIN, while weedeatin 5 hrs in 93 degree heat 3-4 days a week, it REALLY HELPS to have YOU guys "shut me up"..LOL..Thanks so much for sharin your experience with us! Hope it was healing for you , as Ive seen it be for MANY other Vets.Its appreciated more than ya know!😎
Right now a family member of mine is dying he was on the first plane over in Iraq during the 90s. He is not receiving treatment because his paperwork says he was never there. His paperwork will not be declassified.
Dick head . All THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID Sold ier soul , THATS IT .
The truth is the more medals you see on someone's costume demonstrates just how many times that soulless little cant was willing to sell his or her soul THAT IS ALL .
My brother was in the Marine corps killed in 64 he was only 19 years old his name was John ehrmentraut jr He was killed in pho bi He was killed the first week there rest in peace my brother and semper Fi
SairousClaou the Forces arrived in 65, if he was a marine he would’ve hit the ground then and died fighting in the initial combat in Vietnam, which was Spring 65 around Da Nang.
This man brings up a good point. While the soldiers were in Vietnam some of the newspaper and TV media were promoting the so called peace movement and the movement to stop the war from spreading. The communists could have and use 122's positioned in Cambodia and target South Vietnam, but the US wasn't allowed to go to Cambodia and defend themselves. Rock music lyrics such as "four dead in Ohio" was very misleading to listeners because it failed to explain why the national guard had been sent to Kent State University. On May 2 the anti-war protesters set fire to the ROTC building at Kent State. Scores of people were watching and cheering as it burned. Some protestors clashed with firefighters. Protestors threw rocks at guardsman. Those facts never made it into a song. The TV media showed a naked Vietnamese girl running from a napalm airstrike which really affected people. I don't recall the media showing how the communists harmed the South Vietnamese and US soldiers with one exception. A US prisoner of war using his eyelids spelled out "torture". With rock song lyrics and many in the TV and newspaper media against fighting the communists the war to prevent communist expansion was doomed. They put the pressure on the politicians to make bad decisions.
@1manuscriptman Yes, I was around during Vietnam. I saw the anti-war protests in one of the the city parks and the hard core drug use. I agree that the US did go into Cambodia, because that's where the enemy was. The anti-war song "Give Peace a Chance" and other similar songs put pressure on the politicians to restrict what the US military could do to defend itself and the people of South Vietnam. The anti-war peace songs were not directed at the Communists. If a country goes to war it doesn't fare well when its military has one hand tied behind its back. People need to realize that Communism almost won.
@1manuscriptman Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I was not referring to the US becoming communist, but many other countries becoming communist. I have great respect for President Richard Nixon, have been to his library and have a Nixon shirt. I hope people will visit his presidential library because they get to read his side of history. I hope you will agree that at that time in US history the TV news media was primarily anti-war, anti-Nixon. Walter Cronkite was more middle of the road. Communist leaders especially realize that if they can control the media then they control the people.
1manuscriptman it doesn’t matter if they actually subscribed to a socialist or communist party, they were swayed by anti government and anti American ideas pushed by Soviet backed agents on college campuses during the 60s-80’s. The Soviet Union may have collapsed, but their methods of subversion did not. Those seeds were planted in the minds of young students who are now college professors, politicians, and heads of media outlets.
@@robboss2431 I completely agree with the extreme bias that most college professors have towards President Richard Nixon. People should realize that communism was spreading around the world, the so called domino effect or domino theory. Presidents John F Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon all believed in it. North Korea was another example where the United States was fighting against Soviet and Chinese expansion and advanced weapons. I also completely agree with "their methods of subversion did not." The communist goal of spreading totalitarianism is still in effect. In 2014 Russia seized Crimea and is behind the war in Ukraine. China is failing to treat the Hong Kong residents the way they agreed to. China is claiming more of the ocean, must be building up its military and will go after Taiwan someday.
I want to hear the stories, I want to hear what they have to say, and express what they went thru, which was hell, my father in law R..I.P was over there, and its a touchy hard subject for these soldiers, which is understandable, my father in law who was outgoing and friendly, whenever Id ask him about it?, he wouldnt talk about it, which I respected, but it told me, what everyone should know, they went thru hell
We said we'd fly 1000 miles to smoke a camel.... OIF 2003-2004, although we never did anything to the enemy like that. Thanks for letting me wear the uniform and welcome home.
22:46 *That's real PTSD..not this BS that these young kids say they have after mommy or daddy yells at them or takes their video games away..they should make these stories a mandatory listen for all youth of today..I doubt it would help any of them because they are selfish, narcissistic, sociopathic lemmings that would rather believe fake media and then go on a burning and looting spree.God bless these brave men that fought with their lives..you will never be forgotten.*
Dinks and Zippers....gosh, I haven't heard that on video stuff in some time...made my day! I like this guy, he has been in the shit and knows he payed a big price but not so much as compared to those who came back in body bags, our brothers... I would have a beer with him anyday! We could tease each other for hours...
I’ll never go to a VA again. I served in the USMC - 0311 infantry rifleman - went into a VA hospital around 2014 or 15 and talked to a guy a couple times. He basically said there wasn’t much I could do for you. Kept trying a few times but they couldn’t do anything or wouldn’t so I just figured I’d deal with it by myself.
I feel for this fellow. How traumatic, only to be ostracized upon coming home making things worse. How absolutely awful. The US government did nothing. He realises it was a futile war at the behest of politicians. I'm glad he has his vet mates at least. May he find peace and some happiness.
It's True The Point Jim Makes About The Rights That Vietnam Vets Fought For That Veterans AFTER Them Wouldn't Have Otherwise Had - & It Breaks My Heart How This Generation Served Their Country & Now They Are Trying To Cut Those Benifits!! When Are American Citizens Going To Stop Trusting What Our Military Promises To Do For Them Once They Are Veterans? I Saw This In 1969 Wjen My Brother Came Home From Vietnam - I Haven't Trusted Uncle Sam Since!
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Hold it pal...he is more than right--he is a tested, combat warrior on our side of the fence. He is the guy you would want if the shit hit the fan standing next to you! Sure, he has paid a big, very big personal price, but he is right in so many ways. Show him the respect he deserves, honor what he has lost by trying to understand he has walked into the valley of the shadow of death.
Good for us too. I have not been to war and can only imagine it. The mans face though tells you that you better not know. Hard to not be emotionally touched when listening.
@@thebob3712 Yes,what you said has happened but not by every GI.But I guess it's so easy to make a blanket statement like that if you have never served.
No just a soulless sold ier . ALL THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID 🤢🤮🤮🤮 FUCK EM SOULLESS LITTLE CANTS .
The truth is the more medals you see on someone's costume demonstrates just how many times that soulless little cant was willing to sell his or her soul THAT IS ALL .
man the interviewer is terrible. He gives an answer that's only the start of a story and she could have easily got the rest out of him but nope, she just leaves it hanging out there and goes on to her next stupid question. C'mon it wouldn't have been that hard to let this guy really tell his story.
I've never been to war. But I want to say in the utmost respect for all these people, they should have never been lied to by government to have to die for the most ungrateful old men in Washington. Pretty much every war since ww2 in my research was completely unnecessary. And to me that's the saddest and most angering part of what these men and women have endured for almost a third of a century. If old men want a war they should be the first on the line. May God give peace to those that have fought in this life for things they didn't start or deserve.
Born in 68. For some reason I am really drawn to this war. A special Thank You to all who served. 🇺🇸
I was born in 75 and I’m drawn to this war , my father who retired Army use to tell me stories . Rip he past last year love you dad
@@williamlee5140 Sir thank you ! I will take up arms against our current Government
Well them I'm sure you served in Iraq, NOT..... loser !!!
Yea its fascinating
I am as well born 65 been to vn twice get over there
This poor bloke. Look at his eyes. God knows what he has been through. You can see he is remembering things as the interview unfolds.
Lloy d he definitely is weary but hearing his story is still amazing
That’s what I thought , the poor man.
@1manuscriptman yes I LISTENED
@1manuscriptman no worries dude. I wish you well
why were the ww2 like my dad for the most part fine,and he lost his leg.
"The stench of that country and ....the smell of blood are embedded in my mind they just won't go away" powerful words man
@1manuscriptman I can give you the answer... Yes he was in a war, he participated in Mortal Combat during a PlayStation tour ! 😆
@1manuscriptman One lesson I learned in life , don't get in to conversation and argument with stupid people. They are so good at it and they will bring you down to their level (of stupidity) and they will prevail...because of their great experience !
Stay safe , be cool and ignore them.
Cheers mate!
Robert Bonneau “ass kicked” bro they absolutely decimated the Vietnamese. They were actually fairly close to “winning” the war in the sense of the total decimation of the Vietcong and NVA. The people that got their asses kicked were those back home being swayed by Soviet Russian Communist propaganda on college campuses. Those same people are the reasons why things are going the way they are in the states today.
"We Had The Most Rat Kills In Our Outfit...." "Your Ass'd Be Pretty Tight A Lotta Times".... It's Amazing What Went Over This Chic's (Interviewer) Head...He Should Have Had His Daughter Interview Him...!
@@jdmlegent 8o
I could sit and talk with this man for hours and hours. One of the realist interviews i ever watched !
Thank you for your sacrifices and service Mr Frey. I can honestly say that I'm interested in your story and what you have to say. Some of us are listening, just not enough. Thank you veterans! 🇺🇸
Amen.
This man is brilliant, what an honest decent soul, he lost his youth & I have nothing but admiration & respect for you Jim. Massive respect from a Scot. May your remaining years be happy & loving. 🏴🇺🇸 You are loved
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I love this guy! He tells it like he feels, nothing held back! Thank you sir for your service and God bless!! SALUTE!
He doesn't blink.
a worst day? "I think they were all that way". There it is - the power of this record. Well done and thank you for sharing your experience for the future generations. American Hero!
“I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile
military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all
commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall
Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”
I helped make Mexico, especially Tampico, safe for American oil interests in 1914. I helped make Haiti and Cuba
a decent place for the National City Bank boys to
collect revenues in. I helped in the raping of half a dozen Central American republics for the benefits of Wall Street. The record of racketeering is long. I helped
purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912 (where have I heard that name before?). I brought light to the Dominican Republic
for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested.I wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect
some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any
other reason is simply a racket.
GENERAL Smedley Butler
It was horrible how bad the Vietnam vets were treated when they came home! Mr Frey, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifice you made.
Doing what was asked of you then rewarded with ignorance.
Respect to you Mr Frey from Australia.
I am so pleased Jim can still smile after all he's been through I think a lot like he does God bless him
I want to say that his sentiment about people not being interested in their experience is simply not true. I speak for not just myself but others. We do care about your stories. I’m watching this because i care and I want to know. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. May those you lost Rest In Peace.
Hes referring to the Civilians not being interested. Me, As a vet , Am MORE THEN INTERESTED in what Mr. Frey has to say and do care. This Country is pathetic as dar as politics . The Vetnam Vets , to me, are second to none. Obvioulsy , the ones that peroshed paid the ultimate sacrifice, and the ones that survived...... are forever dead inisde.. to a certain extent. I totally feel for them . But I how have the ultimaye resprct for. And Goodness.... Having his "buddy" manipulate his gf . He couldnt win . I wonder how that story ended up too
What he said is true. We can tell just by the look in the civilians eyes. Feigned interest just to be polite or that's the way they feel they should act. VN 70-71
Such a powerful interview. I enjoyed listening to him regale his experience. God bless the American servicemen.
Thank you for your service. I appreciate you Sir.
I am a 68 yo Navy Veteran who salutes avery Vietnam Vet I see...THANK YOU SIR
Thanks to all our veterans y’all deserve only the best. I hope this government will honor each and everyone of you and you get all you need. Starting with a huge thank you..
The bloodsucking imperialist government wont give them a dead rat even. Should’ve known better than to fly over feeling bad ass and fighting the fat corrupt imperialists wars.
Thank you for the sacrifices you made for your country Sir
Thank you Jim Frey for telling like it was, good bless you Man! Nam '69
With all due respect, these vets deserve a more informed and better interviewer. I’ve see many interviews of Vietnam veterans with very young interviewers who were just not up to the task.
Agree !
Yes
Absolutely!
Agree
I think a male interviewer would do a much better job!
Thank you for your service Jim, and welcome home brother.
Bravo Co.1/13th Inf.
8Th Inf Div. 68/70
Tango Liberty. It looks like you also Deserve a big Welcome Home. And Thank You for Your Service... I have really enjoyed hearing these Veterans Stories. Much Respect for them All.
dont you just love these men....
He is more sane than any of us...for sure...
Who are you hanging out with? How many of you, in total, are not sane?
Love and respect from Texas Jim. Can’t do enough for you guys.
Jim paid a large price for his service, and his mistrust of Government is palpable. I’m a different generation and from the other side of the Pond but still like to thank him for his service. Buy him a beer any time,
Thank all of you guys for your service and welcome home 😎
Thank you for your Service. Good to hear other stories. I was in Nam in 67 with the 2/27th Recon Platoon. This was in Cuchi, 25 miles NW of Saigon. Back in 67 we just did our job. The shit burners were normally guys who could not go into the field due to medical reasons. We drank beer in base camp and went on many Med Caps or search and destroy missions. The thing I remember most was we would clear and area and then leave the area. Go back 3-6 months later and clean the area out again. This was repeated. On base camp we had a Vietnamese barber. One night he was killed a perimeter attack. We thought some of the civilians who worked on base were spies as they would walk in straight lines and then turn at right angle. Took some pictures with my Nikon, which was later stolen. Then picked up a 8mm Movie camera. Took many movies. Went to my next duty station and then after awhile, went back to Nam. This time Nam had changed. Kept quiet and just did my business and got out 1 year later. Exciting time with a lot of memories. Don't talk about them. That was another lifetime ago. Back then you could not go out with girls if their parents knew you were a GI. Yes and getting off the plane was really hard. Wore civvies most of the time off base back in the world.
My friend was wounded in Vietnam. The bullet hit his rear end and excited above his right knee. He was told he wouldn't walk again but he finally did. The government then took his benefits. After a long legal battle he got them back.
The look of pride respect and honor just wish that he never had to suffer indignity or being treated in human coming home i have nothing but respect for this man seeing this seeing his pain thank you for your service
PTSD ran my life for 42 years before diagnosed...years on the streets, riding freight trains, homeless...2 failed marriagees and four affected children...
Thats what happens when you sell your souls .
SOLD IER , soul .
ALL THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to KILL , sorry MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮
THE TRUTH IS THE MORE MEDALS YOU SEE ON SOMEONE'S COSTUME DEMONSTRATES JUST HOW MANY TIMES THAT SOULLESS LITTLE CANT WAS WILLING TO SELL HIS OR HER SOUL THAT IS ALL .
@@francishughes6313 How are your bone spurs doing?
@@marybailey-gates3116 have no idea what your saying
@@marybailey-gates3116 shouldn't you be sucking on something 😂
Francis Hughes your bone spurs, like President Trump.
Thank you for all you did and talking to us Civs to let us know a small piece of your time in the Nam. Glad you're home and Hope you get some bit a of peace now your home and safe!
The best thing I have found for PTSD, is not to talk about it. But it is always with you.
Thank you for your service sir.🇺🇸
Born in 53, I probably would have been drafted if I had been a US citizen. I take my hat off and bout to all those who went to Viet Nam and I have my deepest respect for all.
I listen to all those vets interviews and some times cry with them...
Thank you all for your service and may all who never returned alive rest in peace.
God bless...
Welcome home, thank you so much for your service, thank you for sharing.👊🏻🇺🇸
this soldier has seen and done A LOT of nasty things over there. i can see his eyes. it doesn't go away. anyone who served and had to kill people can realise his situation. he definately has my respect
I am 45 and from the UK but I know vets and friends that are and we're in Basiara but I thank anyone and respect anyone who has been into combat! THANK YOU !!! I'm am so lucky not to have had the life at 16/18 that any of these BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN that were use by there GOVERNMENT into believing they were doing a service for there country AND WHEN THEY HAD BEEN USED AND ABUSED sent home to be treated like DOG SHIT ! By the very people that lied and encourage them to serve under there countries FLAG .ONCE AGAIN I THANK YOU ALL AND THE HEROES THAT NEVER CAME HOME FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART !! 🙏
Wrestling is the toughest sport and it will make you A1 shape, tough, disciplined, and a warrior like.
“I don’t know what hell is like, I haven’t bin there yet.”😞😢 this war really ruined a hole generation of men. I have a uncle who fought in Vietnam you can tell in his eyes and you can tell that hees not all there. It brakes my hart.😞
He's Been Thru Shit He Can Never Talk About In A General Interview...
Seriously, Tragic!
i consider you an american hero. I don't blame you for for being pissed off at all. I with you. God bless you.
Thanks for your service!
Some of us came back to Asia where we felt appreciated. We are still here.
I like this guy.
Amen for your voice! Thank you so much. Hugs..welcome home!
Met a few vets in saigon.... Guys had returned and married Vietnamese women... Loved those guys! 👍
Not to be disrespectful, the interviewer is not the best.... This vet has a lot more to say, but her style didn't get it out. However, this interview DID get the attention to how our vets are in need of full benefits. I realize this is a few years old and I hope our president Trump changed the way our vets are treated. Welcome home sir, we are grateful for your service.
all the poeple who were in my life until 1980 when i enlisted thank you ,you all were my heros i get it brothers
Glad you made it back Jim, hope you are well.
When he laughed at the interviewer’s comment about the captain he wanted to waste, I saw just a sparkle of enjoyment of life. It was gone in an instant. Then his eyes and demeanor went back to the lifeless, hopeless, state of the Vietnam vet who’s seen the worst life can throw at them. And then, welcome home to a country that spit in your face. You deserve so much more than words can say. God love you, brother. I’m glad you made it home. Sorry you had to go through what you did. Thank you for your service - truly and sincerely.
I was born in 1967 the same year my uncle died in veitnam.
My step father flew choppers and only spoke of his time 3 times growing up.
This guy is the most honest guy on UA-cam. My cousin was in Vietnam 3 years sounds just like fry here. I love you brother I went in the marines 1977 long after you got home. I wish I could have a meal with you. Welcome home god bless you. No body dared messed with him. It was hard to tell who the enemy was. Thanks for telling your story its part of history the truth of what happened in Vietnam.
Been BINGE watchin you guys being interviewed for weeks, mainly by ppl who actually KNOW you guys personally, which I think has ALOT to do with the "candence" of dialog and what and "how" its "shared".I was SO GLAD, later on in the interview,ya started really tellin it LIKE IT IS ! Dont know if ya ever come back here to read comments Jim but its been MY BELIEF since the 70s, had it not been FOR Vietnam, KHRUSCHEVS PROPHECY, would have came to pass HERE 40 yrs ago, which is whole heartedly shared by at least 8 other vets Ive watched , which tickled me to DEATH! MY whole life has been GRAVY, gettin to persue MY life's dream, with the FREEDOM to do EXACTLY what I wanted to,SOLELY because Vietnam Vets sacrifice's and blood bought freedom thats kept CHARLIE'S head down .....OVER HERE since the 60s. Had BOTH knees replaced in 2021 and R shoulder back in May so when I get ta whinin about PAIN, while weedeatin 5 hrs in 93 degree heat 3-4 days a week, it REALLY HELPS to have YOU guys "shut me up"..LOL..Thanks so much for sharin your experience with us! Hope it was healing for you , as Ive seen it be for MANY other Vets.Its appreciated more than ya know!😎
You can tell his eyes have seen things that should never exist. Thank you for your sacrifice, sir.
Thank you sir!1
Right now a family member of mine is dying he was on the first plane over in Iraq during the 90s. He is not receiving treatment because his paperwork says he was never there. His paperwork will not be declassified.
They are still using us, just like this man said.
Thank you Sir, welcome home...
Thank You for your service SIR
My husband went through in Nam and never has been the same! He saw shit no person should see;!! I still have to deal with it since he came home /1971!
👍Much respect and admiration
Dick head .
All THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID
Sold ier soul , THATS IT .
The truth is the more medals you see on someone's costume demonstrates just how many times that soulless little cant was willing to sell his or her soul THAT IS ALL .
Wish the interviewer was better.
I think she asked great questions - just hard to hear?
@@greensombrero3641 she was a bit insensitive with some of her questions and didn't show the right amount of emotion
My brother was in the Marine corps killed in 64 he was only 19 years old his name was John ehrmentraut jr
He was killed in pho bi
He was killed the first week there rest in peace my brother and semper Fi
I am sorry about your brother, RIP.
Was he an advisor over there?
Where there troops already in 1964 ?
I don't know I was born in 68
My Dad told me a lot about my brother
I have only seen pictures of him
SairousClaou the Forces arrived in 65, if he was a marine he would’ve hit the ground then and died fighting in the initial combat in Vietnam, which was Spring 65 around Da Nang.
"I dont know what hell is like. I havent been there yet". What a bad ass
Vladimir Kyrilytch 15:41
I've Heard That Same Sentiment From Other Vietnam Vets!
This man brings up a good point. While the soldiers were in Vietnam some of the newspaper and TV media were promoting the so called peace movement and the movement to stop the war from spreading. The communists could have and use 122's positioned in Cambodia and target South Vietnam, but the US wasn't allowed to go to Cambodia and defend themselves.
Rock music lyrics such as "four dead in Ohio" was very misleading to listeners because it failed to explain why the national guard had been sent to Kent State University. On May 2 the anti-war protesters set fire to the ROTC building at Kent State. Scores of people were watching and cheering as it burned. Some protestors clashed with firefighters. Protestors threw rocks at guardsman. Those facts never made it into a song.
The TV media showed a naked Vietnamese girl running from a napalm airstrike which really affected people. I don't recall the media showing how the communists harmed the South Vietnamese and US soldiers with one exception. A US prisoner of war using his eyelids spelled out "torture".
With rock song lyrics and many in the TV and newspaper media against fighting the communists the war to prevent communist expansion was doomed. They put the pressure on the politicians to make bad decisions.
@1manuscriptman Yes, I was around during Vietnam. I saw the anti-war protests in one of the the city parks and the hard core drug use. I agree that the US did go into Cambodia, because that's where the enemy was. The anti-war song "Give Peace a Chance" and other similar songs put pressure on the politicians to restrict what the US military could do to defend itself and the people of South Vietnam. The anti-war peace songs were not directed at the Communists. If a country goes to war it doesn't fare well when its military has one hand tied behind its back. People need to realize that Communism almost won.
@1manuscriptman Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I was not referring to the US becoming communist, but many other countries becoming communist. I have great respect for President Richard Nixon, have been to his library and have a Nixon shirt. I hope people will visit his presidential library because they get to read his side of history. I hope you will agree that at that time in US history the TV news media was primarily anti-war, anti-Nixon. Walter Cronkite was more middle of the road. Communist leaders especially realize that if they can control the media then they control the people.
1manuscriptman it doesn’t matter if they actually subscribed to a socialist or communist party, they were swayed by anti government and anti American ideas pushed by Soviet backed agents on college campuses during the 60s-80’s. The Soviet Union may have collapsed, but their methods of subversion did not. Those seeds were planted in the minds of young students who are now college professors, politicians, and heads of media outlets.
@@robboss2431 I completely agree with the extreme bias that most college professors have towards President Richard Nixon. People should realize that communism was spreading around the world, the so called domino effect or domino theory. Presidents John F Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon all believed in it. North Korea was another example where the United States was fighting against Soviet and Chinese expansion and advanced weapons. I also completely agree with "their methods of subversion did not." The communist goal of spreading totalitarianism is still in effect. In 2014 Russia seized Crimea and is behind the war in Ukraine. China is failing to treat the Hong Kong residents the way they agreed to. China is claiming more of the ocean, must be building up its military and will go after Taiwan someday.
Amazing ! ❤️
Thank you for your service Jim.
Love this guy
He tells it straightforward
Great interview, and cool guy!
I want to hear the stories, I want to hear what they have to say, and express what they went thru, which was hell, my father in law R..I.P was over there, and its a touchy hard subject for these soldiers, which is understandable, my father in law who was outgoing and friendly, whenever Id ask him about it?, he wouldnt talk about it, which I respected, but it told me, what everyone should know, they went thru hell
Army basic 1977
Trained by the best Vietnam vet drills sgts.
We said we'd fly 1000 miles to smoke a camel.... OIF 2003-2004, although we never did anything to the enemy like that. Thanks for letting me wear the uniform and welcome home.
Never let ur buddy " look after ur woman "
If hes your buddy, you have nothing to worry about. His buddy was an enemy in disguise.
@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 Who is your buddy? Who is your friend? You can't trust any buddy to "look after" your wife or your girlfriend.
Six and a half minutes in she is already asking about what it was like to get home.
Exactly. No female interviewers for veterans.
"Wost day?....I think they where all that way"
That's very sad 😞
22:46 *That's real PTSD..not this BS that these young kids say they have after mommy or daddy yells at them or takes their video games away..they should make these stories a mandatory listen for all youth of today..I doubt it would help any of them because they are selfish, narcissistic, sociopathic lemmings that would rather believe fake media and then go on a burning and looting spree.God bless these brave men that fought with their lives..you will never be forgotten.*
Dude stfu. I have PTSD from watching people die and people can be affected by things that seem minor to other people. You're a fucking idiot.
Amazing interview
Respect
In canada the old dept of pensions and national health dpnh was called by vets dept of pain and no help. fantastic interview
Dinks and Zippers....gosh, I haven't heard that on video stuff in some time...made my day! I like this guy, he has been in the shit and knows he payed a big price but not so much as compared to those who came back in body bags, our brothers... I would have a beer with him anyday! We could tease each other for hours...
This gentleman takes an interest in Veteran's affairs. It's an important part of service. Don't let these guys get screwed over.
I’ll never go to a VA again. I served in the USMC - 0311 infantry rifleman - went into a VA hospital around 2014 or 15 and talked to a guy a couple times. He basically said there wasn’t much I could do for you. Kept trying a few times but they couldn’t do anything or wouldn’t so I just figured I’d deal with it by myself.
👻😷Thx for your sevice and sacrifice 🇺🇸
if you are going to ask questions, wear a microphone.
mARINE FATHER TO MY BROTHER THE SONG A BROTHER 54 YEARS A TEAM 9TH mARINES THANK YOU TOMY BROTHER
team my father
I feel for this fellow. How traumatic, only to be ostracized upon coming home making things worse. How absolutely awful.
The US government did nothing. He realises it was a futile war at the behest of politicians. I'm glad he has his vet mates at least.
May he find peace and some happiness.
It's True The Point Jim Makes About The Rights That Vietnam Vets Fought For That Veterans AFTER Them Wouldn't Have Otherwise Had - & It Breaks My Heart How This Generation Served Their Country & Now They Are Trying To Cut Those Benifits!! When Are American Citizens Going To Stop Trusting What Our Military Promises To Do For Them Once They Are Veterans? I Saw This In 1969 Wjen My Brother Came Home From Vietnam - I Haven't Trusted Uncle Sam Since!
My Brother Served In 'Nam - It Was UGLY When These Guys Got Home!! They Didn't Deserve It!😩
I Believe That The UGLY "Reception" Of Vietnam Vets On Returning Home Was The Start Of Their PTSD!!....😢
Dont underestimate amateur wrestling.. even at the high school level. If a state champion high school wrestler was to fight a professional boxer, I'm taking the high school wrestler every time. If you want your kids to have a career or even a possible career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), make them take wrestling in high school! It's a great base! Mix that with some boxing or kickboxing and a little bjj for submissions and you might have yourself a future world champion!
Joshua Traffanstedt wrestling when they’re young for the base and toughness then Mu tai n BJJ when they’re a little older
Grappling will save ur life in real life or death situation
Jim war is shit but politicians are worse much respect from an ex Aussie medic stay true mate
He will never be right...
Thank you to the Horribly Corrupt Politicians..
Richard B and media
Hold it pal...he is more than right--he is a tested, combat warrior on our side of the fence. He is the guy you would want if the shit hit the fan standing next to you! Sure, he has paid a big, very big personal price, but he is right in so many ways. Show him the respect he deserves, honor what he has lost by trying to understand he has walked into the valley of the shadow of death.
Godbless🇺🇸
he's not going to tell a female interviewer what it was like....good on him
Good for us too. I have not been to war and can only imagine it. The mans face though tells you that you better not know. Hard to not be emotionally touched when listening.
@@oddvardmyrnes9040 probably doesnt want to say what he was involved in, rape and murder of vietnamese villagers
@@thebob3712 ..Whatever it was he has to face his own deamons.
@@thebob3712 Yes,what you said has happened but not by every GI.But I guess it's so easy to make a blanket statement like that if you have never served.
@@thebob3712 old cliche goes: shit happens in war.
Welcome home soldier
True American Hero!!!
No just a soulless sold ier .
ALL THINGS that join the army sign a contract agreeing to MURDER WHOEVER WHEREVER WHENEVER AND HOWEVER FOR A FEW QUID 🤢🤮🤮🤮 FUCK EM SOULLESS LITTLE CANTS .
SOLD IER souls .
The truth is the more medals you see on someone's costume demonstrates just how many times that soulless little cant was willing to sell his or her soul THAT IS ALL .
man the interviewer is terrible. He gives an answer that's only the start of a story and she could have easily got the rest out of him but nope, she just leaves it hanging out there and goes on to her next stupid question. C'mon it wouldn't have been that hard to let this guy really tell his story.
Be nice to hear both sides of the conversation. Buy another microphone!!
It was not your fault sir , thank you for your service!
Her questions aren’t lined up with what I would like to hear about his story
Yeah he gave the starts to so many great stories and she just moved on the the next question
Yep - She Should Have Let Him Just Share...
I've never been to war. But I want to say in the utmost respect for all these people, they should have never been lied to by government to have to die for the most ungrateful old men in Washington. Pretty much every war since ww2 in my research was completely unnecessary. And to me that's the saddest and most angering part of what these men and women have endured for almost a third of a century. If old men want a war they should be the first on the line. May God give peace to those that have fought in this life for things they didn't start or deserve.
Watch Pegi Robinson's NDE's Part 1 &2. Read The Will of a Wildflower. Watch Dr Oz "Angels Spoke To Me On The Other Side aired 4/26/19.
Much respect to all Vietnam War combatants, on both sides, what a hellish situation. Another instance of senseless political damage to the human race.
im born in 77 drawn to this war