Vietnam POW Ken Cordier Veteran Tales 

Michael That’s so much for that meaningful comment! I see negative comments on a daily basis and it means so much to me that this video helped you get through a tough patch in your life! But your absolute right! Your going to get through this tough spot and just remember to keep your head high and we’re all pulling for you!!

Absolutely, I'm going thru one now, inspired me completely

@@ErikJohnston this is a very hearthtouching story, in Finland we know what is like to live near communist russia, a sad story for that patriot, i salute for him!

@@kallekilo5978 So happy you enjoyed Ken’s story! It was a pleasure getting to know him!

God bless you Michael. You found an excellent role model to follow. The tough help us to become a better person. Tough out your opioid condition, it will be worth it.

with a broken back! just awful.

Six Years three months. Yes he is amazing.

Unconscionable😡 Intentionally Abandoning our Living U.S. POWs😮: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YBXw0EXZr9Q.htmlsi=NAuy8Ak6avb4GrC7 The more U learn about our government, Corporate Elite $$ & USA Politicians are an abomination! How could U ever leave them?? How???

Wow interesting read. My Dad also fought in Vietnam. Was a flight tech. with the USAF. Jay Everett Wilkinson. My pap retired to Maine (Machias) and died on his land March 8, 2018.

I'm sorry you lost your father; it's heartbreaking to read.

God bless you

This guy is definitely inspiring!

Yes. That man is impressive jndeed.

god bless him

Beautiful

He is a true human being!

Blessed to know him as a friend. His stories are amazing.

@@natanton-that9446 that’s pretty cool that you’re his friend! man i wish i could just go around the country and listen to peoples stories. the average person on the street has the most incredible stories to tell. it would be an honor to shake his hand

They shouldn't have been there in the first place

“He’s not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured? I like people who weren’t captured.” -President Trump

Its much worse than her even lets on. You go from a comfy seat in a calm climate controlled environment to extreme cold and indescribably strong wind, beyond 500 knots, while being subjected to massive G forces. I'm sure shock/adrenaline helps a lot, just like going through a fireball, but still one of the most intense, extreme, and sudden experiences a person can undergo.

@@HarryBalzak Not to mention it sounds like the ejection and/or the landing probably broke his back

rickyt43515 my hero, my father served in Vietnam army artillery officer. He retired a Lt. Col. that YOU for your service, Sir 😊❤️🙏🏻

THANK you I meant lol! He served 1968-1970.

@@laguerrera2902 why didn't you edit?

Thank you for your service.

God bless you Corpsman. Many lives were saved by your actions I'm sure.

Thank you for your service, you have been thru so much. Thank you for sharing.

I'm a combat MARINE and this man suffered so much more then me I have never talk about it once with my wife I talk around the edges.that night I went back in my dreams like I have so many times before. GOD BLESS THE VETERANS AND OUR COUNTRY. it sa story that really hit me and my memory he is 1000 times the man I'm my struggles with PTSD but this man has kinda change my life THANK YOU ❤

About the first minute in I thought about the movie Bat*21. Looking at the wiki page for that movie it says parts of the film were highly dramatized & other parts were based on real people & events. Typical Hollywood of course.

@L F your a real Pos to troll every comment, total disrespect , repetitive , and annoying . Your a real dick!

+++++q

he's chipper and upbeat at the end when he says he would put a bullet in the ones who tortured hims head with no remorse.

We are better men to here such truth. A love of truth.

As im wrote stuff..

100% agree, sharing

You can hear the story played in his head, He’s describing it as he remembers. Very fluent. This is life as he knew it. You can hear his throat tighten as he regurgitates a hard part of his life. Something he stuffed back down. Such bravery in this soul.

I watched it all too. Also that last part was interesting.......he’s put a bullet through the heads of their captors.

Me too

You can't beat primary sources for history.

Couldn’t agree more! God bless him for his service.

Respect!

@@Militaria_Collector yes & sacrifice

I feel for the guy, but his service didn't help anyone

I watched the whole vid.. Wow.. This is history...in his own words..

@L F Sad, you really have nothing more useful to do other than troll every positive comment on this video. Get a fucking life.

I was thinking the same a few mins ago ! And yea LF STFU asshole .

True. But you should not forget that he gave hell to other people as well, throwing bombs at their homes. No harsh feelings, just saying there are always two sides of the medal...

My uncle was a bomber pilot in Viet Nam. He said he woke up nights terrorized knowing he was dropping bombs on innocent women & children.

My heart hurts for all torture & pain you had to endure. Please know you have my full admiration and thanks for your strength and courage...a TRUE HERO... FOREVER!!!!

Ron L God bless you Rob!!! We all thank you so much for your service!!! It does indeed suck how you Vietnam Vets were treated upon coming home. But I thank you from the bottom of my heart my brother!!!

Memories are a hard thing to deal with, that's for sure. God bless you for your service. Some gave all ,their last measure, may God give them all eternal rest.

Thank you for your services brother

Thank both of you for your service. As the years go by the deeds of those before us are seemingly forgotten.

Peace be with you Brother, your courage to speak now is an encouragement for us all....Blessings my friend

His story ends like the book " bravo 2 zero" English commandos tortured by Iraqis. He'd slot em all. You are a true inspiration to us all. I'd give these p.o.w.s multi million. Retirement benefits.

Yep - it’s guys like this that know how to keep life in ‘perspective’ … to go through years of brutal captivity and to be described years later in such glowing terms - speaks volumes of their upbringing, values and character. The world needs less POWs and more gentlemen like Mr C!👍🇺🇸👍

Well. I appreciate it anyway. The way I see it is bullets are bullets. The dust and heat were tough I’m sure. God Bless you. You went and sacrificed your Time. Thanks so much.

Enjoy every sandwich...

Thank you for serving Israel

@@cbroz7492 I think you mean hamburger

@@cbroz7492 "If you ever want to experience really great tasting food, spend a week without it." - Les Stroud

Our veterans sure do go through hell. Some of them walk out bravely, and some die bravely. They fight like warriors and should have a lot more respect for it. It’s a shame a lot of people take the things they went through for granted. God bless. O7

I can barely remember the worst days off my life lol

And it's a smirk is insulting to anyone not just north Koreans lol

Like 17 minutes

At this point if they all knew the code how is it moving them around will stop the communication lmfao

It's all about character.

Truly an elegant, well-spoken gentleman.

Not really surprising. Usually People who go through bad shit Will grow stronger and More colourful. Modern days make People soft and they never realise how good their lives truly are

@Michael Burger yeah, thats True. Im 25-y old finnish guy and i know a fair share of People of my age Who just give up when the first obstacle comes their way. Nowadays it seems So easy To escape from such a situation without consequenses. Why bother building a character and taking the burden of responsibility if you have an option To just give up? I served in army and made my way To platoon 2nd in command, a senior nco. Along the way I saw a ton of People like that but not only in military. In civil life i've encountered young People who break under just mere potential of pressure. I always tend To say To such People that "humans are designed To withstand even the worst tragedies and hardships of life", but it seems To some People even the slightest pressure is too much and even as I talk from experience they dont believe me, and no Wonder: most of them have never seen anyone taking real responsibility, overcoming the obsticles that Come with it and coming out as stronger individual. It seems To be the problem especially with good looking young women. It sucks To try to find a good looking girl Who isnt depressingly bland and childish. I dont hang around with guys too much but I think men are especially Lost with their personal responsibility. It does no-one any good To let People of the hook when they "dont feel comfortable" under pressure.

Justin Riley he has a life full of misery

A first I thought this guy's a rat. But then it dawned on me .he was doing this time. not me or any body else.if it was talk or get beat for sure I'm talking up a storm...god bless you sir.

God bless you mr. Cordier And all of the prisoners that were with you. It makes me weep to hear this story. War is hell on earth. May all of you enjoy you're life here on earth, and God will greet you and all other prisoners when you go to heaven . Your service I thank you for. God loves you all.

​​@@timothyking2029So if a guy breaks because of torture. He's a rat? That was the first thing that came to your head? Wow

@ SebbyD you cry because you are human

@@jaed2630i know right? i don’t think anyone should be blamed for talking under torture. that’s like the basic rule

Only the brainwashed really believe their free in the US or Canada

@@copblocker4654 Go live in China. We can still fight here, you'll find that out soon enough.

@@copblocker4654 You're dumb as fuck the US and Canada are some of the most privileged places in the world.

@@leeonardodienfield402 you sound like a moron, i bet you voted for trump

@@copblocker4654 what a fucking pussy lol

Michael Lynn Tingle 👍👏👍👏

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Absolutely

Perspective.

Oh yeah, we get all wrapped up in our own little tiny problems sometimes and think we are the only one suffering until we hear a story like this one. Then we have a moment of clarity and realize that we don't know what pain is

@@daveshangar6820 Yessir. Exactly that.

Me 63, in Finland i remember this war from television, boatrefugees etc, sad history

These pilots are remarkable people in both mental and physical toughness . If you box , I bet you have these characteristics .

Listen to Jocko podcast and the people he interviews from our military. I think you might like it.

Your point?

*@@paddy2875 'My point ' was that I found it refreshing to hear a story about a man who truly suffered, but still keeps a pragmatic & positive view on life,. While RU-vid get's flooded with videos by people who never experienced any real discomfort or day without food ,But whine and moan ad infinitum .

Kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it.

@@spiritualanarchist8162 i met alot of people like this in South East Asia who suffered at the hands of Chinese Japanese French British and American. They understand pain and suffering all to well but get on with it.

It is isolated though. Too much utter "corruption" in our home-land!

I would pass up a meeting with any of today''s "celebrities" to have been there and shaken each and every hand.

This guy getting tortured and has to keep himself from laughing. What a wild dude.

"And no twinge of remorse" *big smile* this guy is something else.

@@JarthenGreenmeadow that's Gods Spirit in him. Dedicated American spirit.

Jarthen Greenmeadow you bet😃👍💜🇦🇺

Cheers

I was just complaining about my friend stealing from me ...... you're sooo right

You would think so anyway. I’m so geared to complain. I’ve caught myself complaining about the most foolish things.

What he experienced must have been terrifying man, God bless him.

I was thinking the same. I saw one he did later on and still fit, young in the face....I really admire him and many I’ve watched. I contacted a POW named Dr. Harold Kurshner after his video and talked a bit:

@@barbiecrocker7420 I will look him up! I haven’t heard his story before. ♥️♥️ thank you!

Around 8% of a normal males life.

@@lostpockets2227 lol was that English?

lastofthefinest I can’t imagine the PTSD he’s been through

Even longer when your with the vietnamese.

@jon gibson I'm sorry?

Well i was 2nd team all league....

Damn. This guy... A true SAVAGE

Yanks get medals for brushing their teeth!

Easy my friend!

ErikJohnston great video btw brother. The guy is hard as nails

I met him several times when he was the Air Attache to UK. He's a really sharp guy.

Like in Pulp Fiction

And narrated by Tito Ortiz?

no, Tom Cruise.lol.cause tom seems so tough. ;)

@@UberKrispy right. I carried this

@@scotsman6712that guy is a lunatic lol

What about the children he blew up?

Aine Mairead and for the government personnel in charge during that time may the lord have mercy on all your souls if you had one.

jquest43 that’s satan job and objectives cause war and people get killed on both side young and old born or not. Abortion kill more than bombs on one side. Sad but that’s progression for ya.

@@jquest43 It was WAR! May you never have to experience it! If you do remember your reply to this American Hero!

@@georgecummings3227 But abortions ate a great form of birth control1 The Socialist Democrats think it is great! God have mercy on them!

You and I both.

Sadly a lot of them didn't or remain scarred for life.

No he's not. He's a loser for being caught and a sucker for fighting someone else's war.

He deserves all the respect we can give but the Vietnam war had nothing to do with our freedom

@@nocturnalrecluse1216 you'll never amount to anything. No humanity left In your weak mind.

@@sr.cosmos4543Are you saying that your president will never amount to anything and has no humanity in his weak mind? 🤷‍♂️

@@nocturnalrecluse1216 no he's saying you have a weak mind because everything to you is about Trump. It must suck to know that Donald Trump lives rent free in your head 98% of the time 😂

You’re positive he didn’t die? Or wasn’t captured?

He's dead dude

I am so sorry. I was POW/MIA bracelet daily in honor of the men that never came home.

Respect. Fr heart.

@@darlahays2471 , Oh wow Darla, I was a kid during this war, I vaguely remember those bracelets! I wonder if I can still get one? That iconic illustration of the silhouette of a soldier with a watchtower in the background, that has always been in my heart. It's very emotional for me when I see it 😢 my dad is an Army Korean war Vet. He just turned 90! Still has his wits about him. My Grandma, his mom always had this illustration on her front door window. It was from a newspaper. She just taped it on there. I remember that so well. She had such a heart for Soldiers 💖, as do I. I will always thank a Soldier for their service. I love to see my dad's smile when he reminisces looking thru his old army buddies photos. He wonders what became of them all. I love my dad so very much. 💞

the blessed oblivion of death sounds far more fortunate than what Ken is talking about. I know what you're saying but I doubt many of these guys came back and lived happily ever after.

@@jamesgornall5731 I'm not sure that you noticed that this gentlewoman has the same last name as the 'lost major.' Likely his widow or daughter. 'He' was not as fortunate as those who survived, and his loved ones did not live happily ever after, without him.

So, A Frank as in Armstrong Nasa style. NOT surprised to see how faceting ideas go many directions. Airforce example of half and half. War carried out in subjected agendas, secrets from whom?

me too from lancashire

Amen. I agree 100%

Amen!! Ken is really an amazing man!!

Sadly, what he fought for had nothing to do with keeping this country free.

Killing foreigners in their country isn't protecting your freedom dummy

People in Iceland, Costa Rica, and Switzerland are free, in fact, based on the low incarceration rates of their countries, I would say they are much freeier than the citizens of the USA. Please explain to me, using simply logic, what you mean, that isn't freedom isn't free. BTW we lost the Vietnam war, so by your logic that freedom isn't free, shouldn't we all be imprisoned? This man protected our freedom, yet we lost the war. Not trying to be negative, I just loathe hyperbole, people just repeating simple logic without questioning it... Deductive reasoning my friend. Peace and Wisdom.

Yap yap America didn't give Vietnam freedom. They ran away with their tail between their legs. Lol

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Magnitude This man certainly is phenomenal! I agree.

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Absolutely

Amen

@Joey Davies Look into his eyes while he speaks. The eyes tell all my friend.

What a brave man, that would twist a lot of people! True hero, not poxy actresses and actors!

Hollyweird

my uncle on mom's side spent the entire war with Japan as a POW. He was stationed at pearl harbor with 2 other brothers. On Dec 7 1941 two of them had permission to travel to another island to visit friends stationed there. that island was Wake island.

Dave Lord yes Clint Eastwood

I wasn't the only one thinking that he sounded like Norm and Clint!

Clint couldn’t hold his dick . . .

DL DL Clint Eastwood cool and Norm McDonald voice......you nailed it sir. Awesome stuff.....hot damn that’s a tough man #gold

Who lb johnson?

Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to as LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.

LBJ was the beginning of our problems that we have today in America. He was the " womb."

@@Boojyman OMG! You ARE kidding, aren't you? LOL

@@Upcamehill That is debatable! Amazing how ppl have amnesia about Nixon's horrendous sneaky role I. VIETNAM--re-routjng our guys into Laos & Cambodia--into the arms of the sadistic madman, Pol Pot!

It would have made it easier for the Vietnam vets were we able to welcome them home via email; it would have drowned out the hatred shown to the Vietnam Vets by those that protested the war. They came back to a country that didn't appreciate their service, it was so sad. You can abhor war but we should always respect our soldiers.