Comments on: Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War

By: Jim Kirlin

Jim Kirlin — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:03:47 +0000

In reply to Louis Foisy. Semper fi Marine Band of warriors we were Charlie 1/1 67 You tube Corpsman and Marines of Charlie Company

By: Paul Sims

Paul Sims — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:30:58 +0000

In reply to Thomas Hebert. Hi Tom what branch were you in? My father Paul Sims is looking for a Tom Hebert he served with in Vietnam with the Marine Corp. He has been searching for him to talk. Hopefully you see this. Thanks!

By: Kenneth McQueen

Kenneth McQueen — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:51:34 +0000

In reply to John. My name Kenneth McQueen I to served a couple of tours in the NAM I to the America treated us when came back the World it hate and confusion I pray that this country never ever tROTHERSreat the and who provide for them Enjoy the Freedom that WE provide for them WELCOME HOME MY B

By: Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:43:47 +0000

In reply to James Hinte. We will give Mr. Cole your email so he can contact you if he wants. Thank you for reading our newsletter!

By: Larry “ Monk “ Miller

Larry “ Monk “ Miller — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:43:10 +0000

The pilots were real hero’s, particularly the helicopter pilots in my case. They saved our 6 numerous times when we were in real trouble. One Medevac pilot, of which I will never know his name, flew into the DMZ in March of 1971 and picked up 1st Lt Durney, my RTO, as well as myself. To my knowledge they were not even supposed to fly into the area, but without regard for their own safety, they flew in anyway.
The cobra pilots were also a breed of their own. Those pilots commanded respect and darn well got it.
The guys in the air were a ground pounders best friend., along with the mortar & artillery brigades stationed on fire bases and ships.
When the 1st of the 501st of the 101st Airborne Division moved from the mountains northwest of Da Nang, to occupy the DMZ, it was a new ball game and the guys in the air were definitely one of our best friends. The Huey’ Cobra and dust off pilots were our hero’s.
I came home Medevac and as such skipped much of the welcoming parties led by the ginned up war protesters here at home. I wasn’t nearly so lucky though as to the negative attitude that many held.
Probably the harshest sentiment was the negative reaction from some of the WWll veterans, however I now understand how effective propaganda can be.
It was a war to never be won, but the losses were great for our country regardless.
After 53 years the memories are still stored in the innermost part of my mind, memories that I will likely carry for the remainder of my life.
Thanks to all the people who flew those missions into danger, without regard for their own safety. Because of these men, many are privileged to still hang around and carry these memories.

By: Albert Friedrichs

Albert Friedrichs — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:56:03 +0000

In reply to Art Cole. Your perspective hit it on the head. My brother & I were drafted into the Army in 68. He to Nam. Me to Korea. Prior to that we both knew we would be drafted. Growing up during the cold war & nuclear holocaust threat was enough trauma. He came back scrambled. Me, trying to figure out the craziness and the hate for those who served.

By: James Louis Bates USN

James Louis Bates USN — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:40:47 +0000

In reply to John Webb. ATTACHED to Danang navel support fuel farm across from 1st marine air wing next to air strip. 1968/1969. 69tet hit us pretty good. Can't shake off PTSD, just gotta live with it. God bless us all and those on the wall will never be forgotten.

By: Thomas Hebert

Thomas Hebert — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:15:54 +0000

In reply to Phillip J (Dinky) Dow. I'm a Vietnam Veteran who did two tours 65-66--68-69 I have nightmares and I sleep with my handgun I still walk my fence every night.

By: James Hinte

James Hinte — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:36:34 +0000

I’m trying to make contact with Mr Cole. We live in eastern North Carolina and will be camping in Brevard this year. I hope to meet him. I lived in Okinawa for fiver years from 1967-72 during the Vietnam war.

By: Semperfi

Semperfi — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:06:37 +0000

Once we served the long days and nights. Waiting for the sunrise to come. One more day my buddy on the right an left. No more I did serve.