Vietnam Voices: 'You're going to a place where the lucky guys get shot, picked up and taken out' 

As a draftee in 1967 I was apprehensive of dying or being seriously wounded. But I felt it was my duty to serve as my Dad, Uncles and an Aunt did during WWII and Korea. I joined the Army Reserves a few years after coming home from Vietnam and eventually went to Desert Storm with a medical company. From my Vietnam experience I knew that most soldiers/sailors/airmen were not in daily harm's way and felt I was trained well and could help. Thank you for your service Marine!

To all Vietnam veterans, regardless how people think about that war, they did the job asked of them and for that I thank them for their service

What a genuine, great guy. I could've listened to his story for hours and hours.

My father once said, the only people who are for going to war are those who've never seen war themselves. RIP Pop...

We must not let their stories fade away. Keep these stories alive. Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice.

My uncle served in Vietnam and was a medic, he came back home a wreck from what he had seen and had to do, the ones he couldn't save are the ones that haunted him until he passed away, to all of the people who served in Vietnam and other conflicts much respect and honour for you always, you have no idea how appreciated you are

I was living out in Montana a couple years ago. I became disabled and filed for my disability. I'm also a marine corps veteran. Billings has one of the best veteran outpatient medical center I've ever been to. Great program thank you.

this guy looks so happy that he gets to talk about his experiences it's really nice to watch and his face when people want to know what happened

These series of videos agree priceless, no matter what anyone's thoughts on war, or the event that started Vietnam off, these people's experiences are real and it showcases what humans can be molded, talked and trained into. I hope RU-vid never deletes this stuff, they're very heavy handed with truth lately

My father is a Vietnam veteran and I'm very proud of him

These interviews with the Vietnam Vets are really moving.Good for these guys to finally have their say.Heroes everyone 👍

What an kind, gentle, humble gentleman. Thank u and God bless u Tom.

Welcome home Mr. Lowry. Thank you for your service and for sharing your story with us.

That letter almost brought tears to my eyes. I leave for boot camp in San Diego September 13th. God bless all the men who fought and died in Nam, Afghanistan and Iraq

Thanks for your service Mr Tom Lowry, was a honor listening to your story about Vietnam.

My brother went overseas in ‘68 , coming home in Spring of 1970 . He was your typical high school grad , wide eyed , naive , his whole future ahead of him . He came back a lot more serious , a little depressed , a lot more respective . Took him about 2 years to ‘ come around ‘ . He eventually talked about his experience , but didn’t go into detail as it brought up bad memories . He married , had children , and I believe a happy life . He didn’t brag about his service , but sure was proud of being a Marine . Semper Fi

From a French Canadian from Ottawa, Canada.... Semper Fi dear Sir, you have my full and humbled respects.. welcome home.

I wish my Dad had told his story. He was Marine Artillery in Vietnam. 1st Battle of Khe Sahn and various other battles. He never would talk about it and I never pressed him on it. Whatever happened he never got over it. I think talking about it may have been a big help but he just wasn’t interested. Unfortunately he passed away 3 months ago at 76.

This guy and so many more deserve thanks and appreciation, not criticism. He did his job as a professional and makes me proud.

These men went through the ultimate human experience....All aspects of their being was tested....I envy them and I salute them