Vietnam War veteran Gary Bradshaw talks about his experiences. Bradshaw served with U.S. Marine Corps. He originally began service with the U.S. Navy Reserves in 1966. He was born and raised in Billings, Montana.
My late husband R. T. Amoroso was 17 years old when he went to Vietnam. 1967. He was trained as a medic. I am very grateful to have had the chance to hear his stories of being there. Hardest thing to reconcile was learning how to calm him down when he would holler out during nightmares, he had them most nights. I think there was a different caliber of men in his generation. Or at least among those who served our country. Love and miss him till the day I die. Grateful to every one of our Veterans. God bless you with peace , salvation and appreciation.
*One of the best vietnam stories I have heard yet...if any of you young guys think you have a bad life please watch some of these videos and i guarantee you will be thankful for the blessings that you have.*
My uncle came back from Vietnam war & lost his mind. I can remember seeing him walking & pacing backing back and forth non stop. It was a very sad sight. His mother (my grandma) was his caregiver she was so broken seeing her son like this.💔💔💔💔
For nothing goddamn government sent those kids over there sorry for your families suffering.Your uncle and his comrades are heroes to my family I know that don't fix a goddamn thing but we do love and respect them
Within the last few days I've been educated by watching these veterans share their diary of life. I am now understand my father's suicide in 1960 when I was 7 could have been related back to his service days.
I was an enlisted Marine and a deputy sheriff in Los Angeles County. Boy, I can relate to many things this good man says. I became numb and learned to just do my job and react to any given situation. You see enough shit, you essentially become unphased and get down to business. My first three days of being "patrol" certified and working a one man unit, I was the handling unit on three dead body calls, a drowning in a lake, a dead trucker who was dead for four days in the closed cab of his semi-truck and a roadside execution/homicide on the side of a freeway. You get used to things really quick and learn the smell of death right quick. I believe my Marine Corps training the most valuable training/education in my life and that includes my six years as an Air Force officer and aviator. And that is why even though I lived a pretty exciting life as a 'zero' and aviator flying here, there and everywhere, I claim the title, Marine and proudly state I am a Marine. Graduating as Series Honor Man was the proudest day of my life. Bigger than the day I pinned on my butter-bars, bigger than the day I pinned on my wings. But all that being said, the best day of my life was when I married my wife 31 years ago.
My Dad was a hospital corpsman and he has the same disposition. His voice is very comforting as is my father's voice. I sense the peace of Christ in his demeanor, as I do in my father's voice. As I listen to this guy talk, I keep hearing my Dad... he is cool as a cucumber no matter what. Dad went on to get his RN, a 4 year degree in 2 years when he was laid off from the factory in the 80's. Vietnam experiences surfaced and resurfaced over and over again because of the stress of it all, but he graduated on the National Dean's List and worked as an RN until the factory called him back. I always thought my Dad was one of a kind, but I am glad to see that there is at least one more man who has the same qualities. Gentleness is not a weakness... it is the ultimate strength. Let your gentleness be evident to all... thank you for your service, Gary. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you.
I'm not a Christian, but I'd have a lot more respect for Christians if even 1% of Christians were like this man. He seems like a kind soul, empathetic, with a genuine concern for people. I wonder if former Viet Cong were strengthened in their Buddhist beliefs by the war... it's an interesting question, the interplay between PTSD and religion. A lot of people I know have gotten more religious as they have quit drugs/alcohol or made other big changes in life.
No words can truly express my respect, gratitude, and humility after hearing Mr. Bradshaw speak of his life. God bless all who served and all who gave everything.
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Very soft spoken and understated. It is too bad the interviewer didn't understand that this Corpsman served with a Force Recon Company, the elite of the elite.
I’ve been a fan of this series and am a veteran myself (GWOT) and although his recounting of his (very brief) time in Vietnam what makes this interview UNFORGETTABLE is when he begins speaking about attending college and that ski glass he took with his brother and that pair of sisters… i’ve struggled my whole life with trying to understand religion was never raised with it don’t have it and struggle with the concept but when out of nowhere he breaks down, this man who had trained to preserve life, was forced to take lives while also having friends of his with their heads blown off- he mentions these things as if it’s just a matter of fact but yet when he brings up his love for Christ that’s when he breaks down…well, I’ve never found myself so envious of a man… I pray to God that I learn what he is talking about one day
Keep praying and you will,read the Bible from In the beginning all the way to Amen you won't understand all of it but you will have a foundation to stand on while when some try to lead you away from what you are searching for.
@@divBy0 If you study more and assume a bit less you'd understand that we are told to love everyone enough to share the truth with them. Most that call themselves Christians are willing to help teach the Word of our Father to anyone that's interested. Before being taught, most people don't know what to believe. Teaching the scriptures are leading folks to an eternal life. That's pretty loving I believe. By the way, there are several meanings for the word "hell." It isn't always referring to the fire and brimstone like many believe.
@@divBy0 God didn’t make hell for us, he made it for Satan. But because of sin, we are all going to hell it is inevitable unless you believe on Jesus, that he died for you and was raised to life 3 days later. He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. That sounds like a loving God to me my friend.
@@divBy0 One of the reasons I respect Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II - they believed that good people of any faith (or no faith) can go to Heaven, if Heaven exists. I hope that they are right. I hope all good people go to Heaven, and I definitely hope that the more violent/apocalyptic/judgmental Christians (and similar people of other faiths) are not there.
Whoever the 62 people who gave it a thumbs down must not have a soul. Remember, this man fought and helped others to maintain your right to say what you wish. I could not carry his sandals.
I agree on the voice part however,the thing about where he married troubles me,it sounds to me the man married the wife on the womans terms so how much did the wife marry the man on the mans terms?
Fascinating story , You know everyone is unique and everyone is equal . For me what comes over is the gentleman's calmness and honesty. No human being should have to endure such things. These stories are essential and hopefully help humanity in understanding the gift of life and how fragile life is. He certainly has a kind of presence when he speaks that makes you really listen.
My thought exactly. Mr. Bradshaw is very soft spoken, and chooses his words carefully. Much respect and appreciation for his service and the lives he saved.
I know his story personally. I was a Corpsman myself. After being a reservist in high school. Between Jr and senior year was spent in booth camp, next two weeks aboard a destroyer chipping paint. Decided to do 2 years active as a Corpsman to stay on land working with nurses in a hospital setting not knowing until to late that I was sent FMF marine base Del Mar, camp Pendleton and off to Vietnam. Got lucky there to work 1st. Med. ICU and Triage for 6 months (Aug to Jan.67). He was right about Corpsman being in short supply in the field because of becoming either KIA or WIA within 5 months, not 15 seconds as he stated. I volunteered as word came down for help was needed in the field. Knowing personally seeing how desperate the need was from working emergency, I volunteered and ended up serving in a Combined Action Platoon (Delta 3), until myself getting wounded and medically discharged may 1967 from Camp Pendleton naval hospital. I saw to much as a 19 year old, reasonly placed on 100% disability. Always have had trouble with the losing of our Freedoms on a daily basis. More so every day as our country falls. Hug your love ones as this day may be yours or their last chance.
Watched alot of these interviews the last couple years and this one is about the most descriptive and feels like he just left the nam yesterday.Thank you for your service.
Yeah, he created a vivid picture in my mind and stirred up memories of mine long forgotten. I'm sure he toned down the narrative of his experience, most civilians would start having nightmares. Semper Fi, Doc, you've caused me to remember that Jesus is what it's all about.
The success of this series is the ability of the interviewer to sympathize with these vets & coax them along. So many of these interviews brings out the candour in these men, something that would be unlikely with the major news outlets.
Thanks so much to this interviewer for not cutting off, shying away from, or minimizing this mans need to give credit to the God's love that is the reason for all things.
Thank you Sir for your service and you are my brother in Christ Jesus! My Dad served in Veitnam in 1966-67. He passed away July 22,2020 at 92 years old. VERY Proud of Him. God Bless you!
This guy clearly still experiences trauma to this day. You can see it in his expression, breathing, everything. God bless him. I love this guy. After everything, it's his love of Jesus and his wife that chokes him up. I truly enjoyed this remarkable man and his testimony.
This Man never shed a tear in this whole interview until he started talking about receiving Christ and actually trying to explain God's love for him.. That broke him up.. If you have never let Jesus into your life. Now is the time. When you first feel his presence in you..You will break down and Sob too. Best feeling in your life.
Mortal fear isn't something everyone understands. Thank you for fighting so the rest of us don't have to experience this fear. Ignore the immature child mind that will call your spiritually imaginary.
I enjoyed this talk, now I understand why I couldn’t connect to my brother when he came back from Vietnam. He died in his 50’s agent orange related cancer. He was always distance even with family. Never drank or did drugs always worked and died with money but lonely.
This has got to be one of the best interviews you have done so far. Super interesting to listen to this man and have a lot of respect for finally telling his story. A truly (for what ive seen thus far concerning vietnam) unique experience. Bravo.
From Australia ... & no, I did not serve! I have listened to a lot of Vets telling their stories. Two of the most 'moving' have been from Marine Corps medics. This is not from blood & gore but, more the humane side of their experiences. This man too is remarkable: I envy him his inner peace. His comment at the ending saying that he faers that America may 'crumble from within' seems all too relevant. I believe that my country is not the same one that I grea up in! Needless to say that I am from the same era as Gary. Thankyou Gary & Billings Gazette
It's says so much that a soldier who's seen all the hell that is war and witnessed human carnage on an inconceivable scale doesn't shed a tear or get choked up until he reflects on the love of Christ that saves souls. ☝️🙌
This interviewer is not interrupting this man. He is trying to help him hold onto his dignity. I cried when he cried about Jesus because it’s all true and one second your whole life can change for the better. This man has a lot to be a proud of …the interviewer just didn’t want to let him get in that dark hole and stay there.
Thank you Daryl for another great interview! Mr Bradshaw thank you for your incredible story, thank you for serving your nation and saving lives. Being a Navy vet myself, you guys have my respect, God bless you brother!
The interviewer needs to up his knowledge of the war . Anybody who thinks war is an adventure should hear these stories . I strongly recommend 'Hearts and Minds' docu by the BBC back in the 70s . Listen to the stories.
I enjoy listening to all the Vietnam Vetrans story..i found your war in every book i could read or see of it..at a young age around 8 years old it started ..i grew up in a very Violent household in Norwalk CT..
We loved our Doc. I also walked the red dirt of Dong Ha, The Rockpile, Camp Carrol, Gio Linh Cam Lo etc etc in '67 and '68 with various USMC artillery units. Marine Recon Corpman are a special kind special. Sempe Fi, brother. I'm glad you made it home.
What a solid , role model of a man. To bad it isn't shown to kids in school, and say this is a very good man, citizen and American, period. Somebody to look up too, I'm glad i was able to watch this.
I do believe Mr. Bradshaw has one of the most detailed memories of anyone interviewed in this series to the point he should write a book from the medics view of the Vietnam War. Absolutely no disrespect meant towards the other Veterans interviews. Being a Veteran myself, not in the same timeframe, I truly appreciate the effort it takes for these Veterans to share their personal experiences. It would be an honor to shake his hand and say "Thank You".
He mentioned watching the TV series the tour of duty and getting flashbacks that was a very emotional show. And I watched it religiously. I later joined the military in 90. This mans stories are like amazing and some things relate to my own experience in war when I went myself.
