Vietnam Voices: 'I was so sure I had made it through Vietnam without a scratch.'
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2015
- Vietnam War veteran Ernie Flynn talks about his experiences. Flynn graduated from Poplar High School (Montana) in 1967. Like everyone after high school, he was anxious to go out and make money - “and make it in a hurry.” He went into the oil field as a roughneck. He entered U.S. Army in 1968.
My good friend Ernie L. Flynn passed away 30 October 2022 in his home in Billings, MT. He was lying in his bed with his family around him. Ernie suddenly said, "I have to get up." He then died. You would have to search a long time to find a finer friend, a braver man, and a more decent human being than Ernie. May he rest in peace with the thanks of a grateful nation.
I AM PROUD OF YOU TO MY 20YEAR OLD COUSIN BILLY DIED IN VIETNAM SEPTEMBER 1968 I THINK OF HIM EVER DAY AND MISS HIM .RIP BILLY LOVE YOU..
My father-in-law told me a funny story one time! He was a Tennessee Farm Boy growing up. When he was 18 years old he had never gotten any mail before, until one day he was working out in the field and his sister hollered Paul come to the house you got some mail, he was all excited! He said he ran all the way to the house just to realize it was his draft notice. He said after that he didn't want no more goddamn mail lol... He was a door gunner in Vietnam, RIP 🙏 Paul Morgan.
What an awesome dude! My favorite Vietnam Vet of all time. I'm so sorry you lost your sight. I salute you Ernie Flynn,welcome home and thank you for your service.
After all the went through, I don't think he said a bad word about a single person. He is the "great guy".
I’ve been binge watching these Vietnam interviews for months now , never gets old , my father that’s turning 75 this June was in Vietnam and never talks about it so , I could ask these vets 100,000 questions and it wouldn’t be enough , thanks for sharing your story!
Everytime I see an older Vietnam vet out I always go out of my way to tell them I have a lot of respect for you guys .. could you imagine being 18 yrs old , senior in highschool one day your hanging with your buds , graduating , chasing tail and the next day you make a decision either go to jail or possibly die across the world to fight a war you know nothing about nor probably give a rats behind .
This guys memory is insane and he's a great story teller with things that must be unbelievably difficult to talk about, very impressive
As a former Marine Nam Vet I've watched several of these interviews. This is one of the best yet. And so is the interviewer he let's the Veteran tell his story with out a bunch of frivolous questions about his ancestry like one other interviewer I've seen and doesn't interrupt all the time. Good job guys!
Thanks Ernie for your duty and service and thanks for helping other Vets negotiate VA. I feel some responsibility to hear all Vietnam vets and to count my stars daily for not having to do my tour of duty like that . I was drafted "US" during the Vietnam war and I too went to Ft Sill for artillery 13A10. I was lucky enough to stay 6 months permanent party in Oklahoma then finished in Germany while 98% of our AIT company went straight to Vietnam. Good job Billings Gazette for recording this awesome story.
This guy has such a good heart and has seen so much carnage.
Mr. Flynn,
This is one of greatest interviews I've seen and what an inspiration.
Mr Flynns recall for details is so impressive...
His recall is so vivid every detail like it was just yesterday I feel like I’m seeing with my own two eyes. Can’t imagine being in country living it at 18.
This guy is so down to earth.
Love this guy. Great storyteller. And once again fine job interviewing. You are by far the best interviewer. I listen to the veteran documentaries quite often. During my long travels.
Thank you for your service! 🙏🏻
Ernie is such a nice/good and caring person everyone needs to take the time and listen to the man. What he has done and been through to helping Veterans with there problems. I hope for the best for Ernie and his family
I have a Vietnamese friend from Hanoi. His father was drafted into the NVA as an 18 year old. He speaks little about his ordeal during this war other than it was absolutely terrifying. Different race, same story.