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My lady friend doesn't understand why I'm so jumpy when she playfully sneaks up behind me and I look so scary when I jump at her. You are so beautiful and your stories take me back to 1971 flashbacks. The war will always be with us. God bless you for what you're doing.
This was such an engaging and well-researched video! If anyone is interested in more untold American stories, I’m covering some fascinating destinations on my channel too.
Kelly is an indoctrinated puppet of the system. She cannot think and act for herself, she is brainwashed. She is a slave of the system who only mimics what she is told😊
You had one job to do - look into this wars reason - and you didn’t. These old white men in DC played all you kids for fools. This was not a just war - we had no business going into someone else’s country with guns to tell them how they should live. I offered my brother a ride to Canada - it was the bravest thing I could do. I protested this war every day and nursing school was my next step to get myself to Vietnam to save lives. And then write about what I saw. If all the young men and their families had my 1682 Quaker immigrants morals, this war would have been stopped early in its tracks. The Vietnam war was and continues to be a blight on this country. Few stood up against it. My Father, Uncles, Grandfathers, cousins, served in WW1, WW11, Korean, Vietnam. Two were just, and they knew what they were fighting for.
Excellent interviewee and articulate storyteller. I protested the war to bring them home from our government’s crime against humanity. Ours and them. It’s none of our business how another country chooses to develop their community. This was not Hitler wiping out peace loving communities. Just put the guns down. These young kids were naturally underdeveloped, physically, mentally and morally at that young age to understand how a bunch of old white guys thought they were going to play soldier games with other peoples young sons. Looking back it was one of our nations greatest tragedies. I saw it in my high school and college days, but because I I am the daughter of farmers, war victims, Quakers, soldiers of WW1 & 11, who’s parents went back to school under the GI bill to become teachers - it became urgent they help raise a new generation of independent, self thinkers that could articulate the history of war and man’s aggression. Not all kids were as lucky as I. I offered to drive my brother to Canada - it was one of the most heroic actions against this war and to this day I am most proud of that. I was educated and well informed and never a follower without thoughtful questioning. I cried as I sent friends off to their unnecessary death. I became a nurse in training so I could go to Vietnam to save these soldiers lives. And when the war was over I was the first to wrap my arms around these soldiers and tell them I was here to talk, with no judgement. I later spent time working with Vets in Mental Health. So don’t start throwing obscenities. It’s not my fault you didn’t have the honor of having the same upbringing. If you have anything to say - let it be to your librarian to give you every source of material on war including the leading up to the Vietnam war. And read the books on wars written by psychologists and sociologists. It’s never too late to make a difference in how your community thinks about itself at large, their government, and war. Best.
Ho Chi Min was a Nationalist...not a Communist he made 3 trips to the US... seeking aid in getting France to free his country from colonialism...rejected 3 times.. Vietnam Happened..
Watching the Fright Night series on Peacock...This is a GREAT INTERVIEW!! My utmost respect for what my people endured. This man is HISTORY IN REAL LIFE. 💔💔💔
Wow, what a humble, but thinking leader that has taken the high road with his men and his service. A rare leader with ability to laugh at himself with his coworkers & soldiers who likely loved him. I listened for the whole video story and he knew the names of all or many of his soldiers under his leadership. It was not a waste of my time! The interviewer let him talk, with a few question to delve deeper into his current topic. That is how an interview should be! Thank you for your time and this effort.😢
"air intake" might be the term used when you were discussing the exhaust of heat & intake of freshly screened air. When you were discussing the item you guys nicknamed "toilet".
This is so awesome. I should have done this with George Fuller and Betty. So nice to have them memorialized and hear what they contributed. Thank you for sharing!
I was in Germany with 30 days left in the Army when Saigon fell. I couldn’t believe it. My father served 3 tours in Vietnam and was a retired CW4. I served in LTG Helmly’s command 1988-1990 in Atlanta, GA when he was a battalion commander. It is true that he sounds a bit arrogant but he is an excellent officer. I remember as Kid (10-11 years old) , we lived next door to the 2nd highest decorated soldier in the US Army at the time which was 1964-1965 time frame. at Ft.Sill, OK. MSG Chilson was his name. He was shot up and walked with a limp because he had sustained a wound to his heal. Anyway, he would visit the NCO club on Saturday afternoons and evenings and have a few drinks. Afterwards, He would randomly pay visits to his neighbors in the area on post to shoot the breeze and in the process he would tell the stories if his combat experiences and how he won all of his decorations. The only medal he didn’t have was the Medal of Honor. He visited us frequently because we lived next door to him. He was a WW2 Hero and nobody turned him away when he came to visit his neighbors out of the utmost respect for his service and the fact that he was a great neighbor. He drove a 1958 Pink Cadillac convertible and everyone in post knew who he was when driving around in that car. Funny how you remember things when you were a kid. If you ever read this comment LTG Helmly, my name is Kyle from the 1015th DAS 3/DS4. I left Atlanta in July 1990, arrived at Ft. Meade, MD just in time to Prepare and deploy to Desert Shield/Storm with an MP Battalion. I retired in 1996 from Ft. Stewart, GA. All the best to you and your family and congratulations on your promotion to LTG. Incidently. I wound up working as Civil Service in Rockville, MD until I transferred to the National Guard Bureau in Cristal City/Arlington. JP1 2001-2004 and retired in 2004. Salute! Can you send me a signed pic if you still have any?
I watch every one of your videos. The bravery and sacrifice made by Veterans is heart wrenching. Having said that. Mr. Mitchell embarrassed himself. I made it to the end, but I have zero respect for him.
""63 IS A POLICE-PHONETIC-CODE FOR POLICE-OFFICER NEEDS ASSISTANCE, ""LIKE OTHER POLICE DISTRESS-CODES FROM THE POLICE-OFFICER HANDBOOK""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Van Thornhill was the Landscaping Supervisor at Southlake Mall in Morrow, Georgia in the Summer of 1976. That was my first fulltime Summer job. I was 16 years old. I sure do wish I could have had the time to sit down and listen to Van talk as I've just witnessed here on this video recording. There was a lot to learn from a man that had been through so much in such a short length of time of his life. A lot of time has passed since those early years of our lives. Thank you Van for sharing just a few of your many memories of the time you spent in the military. I hope you and your entire family are well and healthy. Welcome home Van. Welcome home.
I met this amazing man last night in the parking lot of Walmart in Riverdale. He was calm, composed, very bright, and intelligent. He gave me a lot of history, so I had to look him up. I enjoyed my time talking with him. I wish him much happiness and success .
Great interview!! I guess i didnt notice the breathing til after i read the comments. Still didnt bother me- just told my head it was from moving his arms which totally added to the understanding.
Such a great story teller!! I'd love to spend hours talking with this fine fella Georgian. Thank you for your sacrifice and service Mr Martin. Welcome home sir
Marc, thank you for you service. So glad you made it home. You had a rough job in Vietnam. You've done so much in your life. How great that is. My brother & brother in-law were both in Vietnam and made it home. They were fortunate to be in artillery. God Bless you. Grammy from Texas
Thank you for your service. Your interview was so amazing. What a live you have led. God had His hand on you. My brother & brother-in-law both served in Vietnam with the Army. Thank the Lord they both came back like you. Grammy from Texas
