VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Jack Petrowsky, U.S.M.C., Vietnam, 1968, 2nd BN., 4th Marine Regiment. 

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I am a retired Marine and knew Jack through our 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association. This interview was very well done and I am proud to have known Jack and all the Marines / Navy corpsmen from 2/4 I met in Vietnam and subsequently over the years. Jack died of cancer some years ago and he is truly missed.

It's a miracle he came out of Dai Do physically unscathed. God Bless you Jack. RIP~Semper Fidelis

When brave Marines cry ...I cry with them.. Thank you for your service Jack.

As a member of this soldier’s generation, Welcome Home. From a mom of a soldier. A daughter of a father who served in Nam. The wife of a marine who served in Nam. Welcome Home.

Glad you made it home Jack, hope you are well.

Vietnam left battle scars on the heart and soul of our brave Vets. Jack we hurt with you and appreciate your sacrifice. Much respect. Welcome Home😘🇺🇸 Larry, thank you for giving us an opportunity to hear from our long forgotten Vietnam Vets.

Thank you for all you do Larry .❤ Jack thank for your service & sacrifice sir . ❤

Thank you Jack, welcome home 🙏

So many men survived with the scars of battle, mentally and physically. We owe them thanks and respect. For the soldiers that fought and the ones in a support position. They were all trained to fight but the ones that fought were well supported by the people in the rear. Devil Dogs are the real McCoy and once a Marine always a Marine. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for our country Jack.

Thank you for your service to our country. A fellow Vietnam Veteran I Corp. Phu Bai/Hue/Khe Sanh 1967-1969

Wow. The emotions he had spread to me. God bless him. I lost an uncl I was never able to meet in Vietnam. I was named after him and was always told what a hero and brave man he was. I had big footsteps to fill. Thank Vietnam vets for all you did for freedom !!!!!

My cousin James E McMahon served in that same unit, 2/4 Marines, 3rd Marine Division--Quang Tri Providence, northern I Corp. KIA 6/22-69. Thank you to the two Marines that tried to save him that day, he was carrying the Radio, one Marine was shot, got the Silver Star for Bravery trying to save my Cousin. Hotel Company 2nd Platoon. Rest IN Peace James and now Jack.

It was really tough seeing Jack Cry,especially when he relayed the story of his buddy George Swett dying.

Thank you for your service, I'm from the UK but have family in/from the USA so i almost feel American & love my brother's over the pond. X

Thank you for having these heroes salute. I know I'm not the only one saluting back and of course, hold it a moment longer. God bless.

Thank You Jack for your service!! You were and are a HERO. It was and is horrific, and a tragedy that so often a minority of the American people that spew negativity get the publicity. You and all Vietnam Vets should have been welcomed home with respect, dignity and appreciation for your courage and service. Thank You again for your service . You are very much appreciated!!

GOD Bless this Man...Helicopter Squadron USAF; Sergeant 1968 - 69; it never leaves you.

Love the channel both my uncles served in nam my grandma in ww2 I love hearing these hero’s stories god bless all our veterans

Thank you Jack for your incredible story and also thank you for your service and sacrifice sir God bless you and your family. Ps. Welcome Home.

Will you please extend my heartfelt gratitude to this Marine.... And SEMPER FI.......

Jack, I lost 3 friends that were Marines. One in Khe Sanh. All KIA 1968. 1 still MIA, 3 came home.😔

Thank you so very much Mr Cappetto for all your hard work getting the stories of these brave men for everyone to hear. May God bless you abundantly

Love to hear these stories. Great podcast

Thank you for your service. God Bless!

My eyes got a little watery and found out how goose bumps feel, when he saluted. All my condolences to Jack's family as to his passing. He comes across as a good man.

Well done Larry & thankyou Jack! I was never in the military but, am from the same era as these men. I find it difficult with the comments; whatever superlatives I use apply to them all. It is impressive the level of modesty these blokes all share.

I love listening to these interviews. These men will be gone soon. We should never forget what they went through.

We owe this man and many more a debt that we can never pay. When watching these videos you can only imagine what they went through.

After watching your videos I have a new profound respect for Vietnam War veteran's. Everytime I see one, I go way out of my way to thank them, tell them welcome home and Thank you!! I love the Vietnam series. Thank you for finding these brave Vets and thank you vets for mustering up the strength and courage to share your traumatizing experience. Thank you for your service's

I too was with 2nd Bn 4th Marines in 1966, Golf Company. I joined the Battalion in Chueli, Hill 69, moved to Danang and Dong Ha by April. Spending the rest of my tour in Phubie, Camp J.R. Carroll, Camlo, the “D” and the Rock Pile, until I rotated out in December. So as it goes we walked through much of the same mud. Glad you made it back to the world, just like you I lost friends too.

Welcome home brave Marine. I stand and cheer for all those veterans who sacrificed for our freedom. I will never forget! Thank you, thank you!

2bn 4th Marines. Magnificent Bastards. My father was there. Called in F4 strikes... many a memory of him sleeping, and calling out "Ball-bearing; ball-bearing.." with dopings. He may have left Nam. Nam never left him. Best of the best; and the best father i could have asked for. Semper Fi.

I live in the flight path of the helicopters from my local hospital. I still react to the sounds of one flying over. I pray for whoever they are helping and for the crew. USARV Special Troops as a draftee 1968-1969. I am on disability for exposure to Agent Orange. I would do it again if asked and if able.

Welcome home Jack!! God Bless you & thank you for your service! My heart goes out to you and your brothers

God Bless you for all that you have been through in the Nam. Welcome Home Marine!!!!

I was a Marine with Mike company 3/1 in 1969 and enjoy all these interviews Got a kick out of one of the interviews talk a bout Arizona territory always getting in a gun fight there and called it Dodge City- go noi island A year later in ‘69 we called it the same thing for the same reason

Semper Fi, Jack. I love you.

Thank You for Sharing 👍!!! Priceless and the real history of our great nation's men!!!😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you Sir for your Service. I feel your pain. I appreciate what you All done for us. Sending Blessings to you, families & the Marines ( armed forces) that returned.😍😍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🏅

Welcome Home. Thank you for your service. Honor to hear your story. Semper Fi Hoorah. I'm a Navy Veteran myself. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️⚓️

Larry Another heartfelt testimony from a Humble War Hero of epic proportions. Want to say to Jack. I was a 11 year old kid when you served and sacrificed. I knew you guys were over there though- many of my older Cousins served. Thanks from bottom of my Heart for your service. God Bless your family ❤️🇺🇸

Such a phenomenal endeavor Mr. Capetto it must have been to capture the raw emotion and telling of what it means to a person, a soldier in time of battle and war. Jack's profoundly human experience was relayed so respectfully and touching. The salute and the end, and the commentary that preceeded was beautifully executed. Thank you for sharing.

Thank You For Your Service Sir 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you for serving your country!

THANK YOU jACK! WELCOME HOME!!! Hurts me deeply when I hear/read/witness the USA being marginalized and when Freedom is taken for granted.

Mr. Petrowsky I love The Marines. USA! I love our Freedom. Thank you Sir.

WELCOME HOME SIR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 🇺🇸

Thank you for sharing Larry thank you Jack. God bless you both.......

WoW Jack, great story I was on operation Cumberland Gap in July , August 67 with 2bn 4 th marines…S/F my brother and welcome home sir

Welcome home Marine, you done good Sir

Thank you Mr. Cappetto for providing this voice of history. Thank you Mr. Petowsky for sharing your experience and insight.

Thank you for your faithful service and is still standing up for your comrade at arms.

Thank you for your service

Thanks for your service

Have watched many of your interview s but this Manis the best

Thank you Sir, for all you've done for our future. And sharing this, hopefully you have the peace you and your brothers deserve. 🪖🇺🇲

Great interview " Ski ", hang in there buddy. My brother Les served with you at the battle of Dai Do village with the 1st.Am Tracs...welcome home and keep your head high.. Buzz Seydel US Army - 1966-1968

Welcome home Jack !! Outstanding interview. Thank you.

Welcome home! Thank you for your service!

Thank you for your service sir.

Greetings from Switzerland! Thank you for your Channel and the Inspiring life stories.

Lost my uncle in NAMi mid 3/68 tail end of TET , 10 days b 4 my 11tjh bday.

Thank you and God bless. You are one of the greats.

My Father Inlaw until, he pass away after fighting Cancer for Many Years. But the way he was High and Tight in every way even to tying his Shoe Laces,Shirts and Pants Ironed, pleated Pants from so much Ironing his Clothes himself not his Wife. Thank you Sir for your Service.

The major operations that 2/4 was involved in were Operation Lancaster II ran from 21 January to 23 November 1968. This was a multiple battalion operation was to secure Route 9 between Cam Lộ and Ca Lu. Total losses were 359 Marines killed 1,713 wounded; PAVN losses were put at 1,801.Operation Napoleon ran from 29 February to 12 September 1968 and was another multi-battalion operation that covered the Cua Viet river area near the South China Sea. Total losses were put at 117 Marines killed; PAVN losses were put at 3,495. Operation Scotland II was a multi-battalion operation that ran from 15 April 1968 to 28 February 1969 in the Khe Sanh area. Total losses were put at 435 Marines killed 2,396 wounded; PAVN losses were put at 3,304. PAVN (People's Army of Vietnam). Semper Fi.

Good man! Once a paratrooper all ways a paratrooper. Not just the Marines!

Thank you Sir for your service to our Great Nation! 🇺🇸🫡👏🤗🌹🥇

Amazing man

Semper Fidelis to you both for another fabulous interview! And thank you both very much, too.

Awesome so incredibly inspiring!!!! Total respect for our military.... thank you for your service

Love your stuff god bless you ❤

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Thank YOU for your service! Sir!

Semper Fi

Salute!

Thank you

I would welcome an opportunity to be interviewed. I was in the USMC from 4/68 to 4/71. MOS 1371, combat engineer. Served in Vietnam 2/1969 to 2/1970, with B Co, 1st Engr Bn. 5th Marines, 7th Marines. An Hoa, Liberty Bridge, Hill 55.

Glad you made it home Jack, hope you are well. One phrase in all these interviews that bugs the hell out of me is "it was an unpopular war". All wars are unpopular.

Great interview Jack thank you for your Service, Semper fi

Solid guy.

The wonderfull marines

Very good interview ❤

Semper Fi Marine

Semper Fi, Jarhead ! 🇺🇸

If I remember correctly, I’m pretty sure the 4th Marines were up in the Cam Lo area. It was bad news up there.

Thank - you , L. R. C. ! * [ Has J. P. '' Reunited '' with the 2 /4 in . . .St. Peter's Division , Pearly Gates ] ? ? Thank - you in advance ! Great series you have maintained , kudos to you & all involved ! 🎯 - Good health to you all .

Such a brave warrior

A nice men and a true Marine. R.I.P. Hero. Hope your doing good on the other Side. Atleast your with your fallen comrades now..

"We took a hell of a beating and we gave them a hell of a beating". I'm sure that Jack and the other Marines beat the hell out of them.Semper Fi Jack.

I delivered in papers for the New Haven Journal Currier, goin thru grade school . . . in the 60's. My visual either was thru watching Walter Cronkite, watching the evening news, or, reviewing my paper each day -.Front Page, or reviewing casualty count .. . . on the second page. I was too young, to factually realize to this morass, daily negative news . . . 💀🇺🇸

You are very brave

Jack, welcome home and thank you so much

Clebe McClary should be interviewed

2/4 The Magnificent Bastards

My uncle was a radio man there with you. Babe Pinole. Did you meet him . He was a lance cpl.

amazing soldiers.respect and admiration

WHEN will this reunion be . . . at the Wall, this month ? I'd like to provide photography. THIS, can become exceedingly memorable . . . it could potentially be your last, being that you're all getting up there . . . in age 💀🇺🇸

I was 1/4.

I have approached my good friend about wether he would be interested in having you interview him. He was a Scout Dog Handler who lost I believe Three K-9 in the Two Tours as a Marine Scout. He has a very interesting Story of His Time in Country to coming home and beginning a new Career here in Michigan. I have wrote him to asked explaining that I will Sponsor the Interview so The Scout and His Partner will also be on Tape so the Part of The Soldier’s Life as a Dog Handler not with one Tour but Two plus losing Two K-9 Partners who Perished in Combat. God Bless Each and every Soldier Especially the Vietnam. My Dad was a Korean War Veteran also Three Brothers who All Three in the Army Two as 182 Airborne with Combat Service and the Sad part is All Three have passed on.