USS Blue Ridge Rescued Vietnamese People- News Report 

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I was part of the medical staff on the Blue Ridge at that time. I hope you and your family are having a wonderful life.

@@davidwolter5786 Oh my gosh. How am I just reading this comment now?! My family and I have a wonderful life. We are forever grateful for you and the crew. I often wonder how the ship came upon us since so many never stopped. I also remember photos take of us and would love to get my hands on those. I hope the Navy served you well and this event had a major impact on so many lives. Thank you.

Wonderful that you found us. Thank you Dave.

Thank you, sir for giving my family and I new lives

Dave Carlson THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ... AND ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT. .. SIR ! . ..

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+Julie D Good for you to find out about your parents' history. You should be proud.

Bet it tasted like liquid ambrosia!

Believe it or not I gave you that coke.

@@davidwolter5786 wow so many of you recognize yourself in this video. We are releasing more footage in coming weeks. SUBSCRIBE.

@@RightHereInMyPocket I remember it like it was last week. I remember all of the ship's crew in the video. The guy starting the IV was a coworker and close friend. The guy with the red cross arm band also a coworker. I'll withhold their names. I was a little surprised that more of the Medical staff didn't appear in the video there was 10 of us. We played a huge part in all rescue mission and had daily contact for the full time the refugees were onboard as they were placed under our supervision sick or healthy. But hey we didn't do it for the glory.

@@davidwolter5786 I was a boat person rescued by the USS Long Beach. I do remember every details of those moments. Hope these videos help rekindle humanities. More to come. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for your service. please share your experience.

As a member of 7th Fleet in the fall 1979 onboard the USS Oklahoma City, we had been working and coordinating the entire surveillance procedures for all navy ships and the P-3 Orion planes. We had 20-hour days in the admin office with the Chief of Staff's involvement to get all ships activities cleared. We kept up procedures when we transferred to the Blue Ridge. Then, in 1980, we finally made our rescue ops. The two boats are seen in the film. I remember clearly how the call went out for donations of clothes. I gave up a good pair of Levi jeans, which I later saw on one of the refugees. It was a very emotional time for us.

Dear Mr. Lopate. Thank you so much for sharing. I get emotional when I read your story because I, myself along with 117 other Vietnamese were rescued by the USS Long Beach in 1980. I clearly remember that day. Many soldiers donated their belongings for the refugees because our clothes were all torn. I remember that the pair of short I wore was ripped to the belt line exposing most of my buttock. One of the sailors, his name is Roscoe Cooper gave me a belt buckle which I kept until now . The day we left the ship, he ran up and tried to wave good bye. We both wept as the military truck pulled away. I never forget that moment. Please subscribe and share this post. Thank you.

@@MDLOP8 As someone who was rescued, thank you for your service.

Thank you Rick for your good deeds.

+Rick Farris Thank you so much! I Salute YOU, Sir!

Thank you, sir

Thank you for serving. Hope you can share more details.

Thank you

You are welcome.

Glad it worked out for you. And you are here.

+Murad Muhammad That is true. But it will stay in someone's heart forever.

+Murad Muhammad The things you did stay in our hears forever. And I thank you so much for the things you did, Sir. SALUTE!

Thank you for rescuing us. Forever grateful

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Our pleasure. :)

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Thank you, sir

Thank you for serving our country and helped refugees. Please share your experience here.

When you are at the depth of despair, and suddenly lifted off your impending grave, all you can do is smile.

+Vinh Dao Wow, hope you tell him.

+Right Here In My Pocket he knew

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