Battle of Dak To - Hill 875 - Bob Ferrin - 173rd Airborne Full Interview

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Don't Mean Nothin' - Uncensored Stories of War

Don't Mean Nothin' - Uncensored Stories of War

Күн бұрын

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@DontMeanNothin
@DontMeanNothin 19 күн бұрын
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@MattLarkham-nx5uu
@MattLarkham-nx5uu Жыл бұрын
'If you're a truly tough guy, then you have nothing left to prove..which in turn makes you a nice guy' amen to that. This man is a nice guy...and a real, genuine tough guy, with nothing to prove to anybody. So much respect for this soldier
@gib59er56
@gib59er56 11 ай бұрын
That is so true Matt. My experience has been the guy`s that do the least talk shit , and the guy`s that do the most seldom speak. In my family the rule at holiday dinner is NO COMBAT OR WAR TALK! Of course it is an unwritten rule, but we all serve, and a few do their 20 yrs +. Cheers Matt.
@Charles-xy5jd
@Charles-xy5jd 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, not all camo'd up crap. God bless him.
@blackbird5634
@blackbird5634 9 ай бұрын
"It is hard work, and great art, to make life, not so serious." - John Irving.🥰
@N238E
@N238E 8 ай бұрын
@@gib59er56 If you don't mind me asking, why do they say no combat or war talk? Thanks.
@murphmurphy7445
@murphmurphy7445 8 ай бұрын
wow that is a powerful quote i needed that
@robertvanslooten6683
@robertvanslooten6683 11 ай бұрын
My brother came back from there. Took a few years to adjust. Slept in a room next his. Experience nightly screaming of battles he was in. No one went into his room for fear being harmed. Never talked about it. Took his story to the grave. RIP Brother.
@hreyn05
@hreyn05 11 ай бұрын
Nice
@DrTWG
@DrTWG 11 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that . At 55 years of age , having been through some shit and talked to many similar as well - I can tell you that one cannot heal unless you can talk about whatever trauma has scarred you . Even the simple act of sharing your story can be remarkably cathartic - just telling another person . Sealing it in means it will just eat you like an incessant malignancy . Always encourage people to talk albeit I know that some just can't seem to do it. Always be willing to listen .
@horsehide3039
@horsehide3039 10 ай бұрын
@@DrTWG Dang good counsel, amigo
@redtobertshateshandles
@redtobertshateshandles 9 ай бұрын
​@@DrTWGyes but you need to find the right person to confide in. The female psychologist I saw was just like my mum. And she told me what I didn't want to hear.
@DrTWG
@DrTWG 9 ай бұрын
​@@redtobertshateshandles​ I'm not really sure what your point is . There are caveats for everything we do involving other people .
@wiseguysoutdoors2954
@wiseguysoutdoors2954 Жыл бұрын
My Uncle, Sgt Harold "Butch" Beshaw, 2nd Marines, DaNang, lost most of his left lung and his left leg Below the knee in 1969 or70. He died from pneumonia at age 50, because 1 lung wasn't enough to fight it off. Agent orange was definitely a factor. He, unbeknownst to us, had earned 2 bronze and 1 silver star, along with his purple hearts. He was my best man in my wedding. He questioned why. Because, Uncle Butch, my dad and you are the best men I know, and it would be weird to have my dad. He smiled and laughed, and was the best, best man. I miss him so much. My hero.
@horsehide3039
@horsehide3039 10 ай бұрын
Respect
@commonsense571
@commonsense571 8 ай бұрын
🌹thank you for sharing that. I get it. My dad was the best man I could ever know. He was 68/9 and poison stole him from us too. May his memory bring you comfort 🌹
@DontMeanNothin
@DontMeanNothin 8 ай бұрын
These kinds of stories are what started me on this journey. Hearing from people that served alongside my uncle really made me want to learn everything I could. I wonder if yours has guys still living that were in his unit that would talk about him. It is really fulfilling to hear those stories. Kyle
@terrywaltman2520
@terrywaltman2520 7 ай бұрын
Airborn...Airborn. during basic...you are pushed to go ....AIR- BORN !!!
@IronSikh44
@IronSikh44 6 ай бұрын
I love stories like that. Showing that much respect to your uncle by giving him the honour to be best man at your wedding. Respect!
@RJ-nh9hw
@RJ-nh9hw Жыл бұрын
"in the valley of the shadow of death..." Veteran, fellow brother Bob Ferrin underscores "duty, honor, country" in so many ways. I wish him the best of health!
@johneynon7018
@johneynon7018 10 ай бұрын
"Because we are the meanist mother fuckers in the valley"
@carolecarr5210
@carolecarr5210 Жыл бұрын
I was an Air Force in Japan taking care of our guys injured in Nam. My respect for them is astronomical. Combat folks usually only talk with others from combat, but a lot opened up to we Nurses also. I am 80 now & watch & read, like this. Thank you for sharing.
@darrinrentruc6614
@darrinrentruc6614 11 ай бұрын
I hope one day they will do an interview with someone like yourself.
@jzemens4646
@jzemens4646 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for YOUR service!
@gregory8140
@gregory8140 11 ай бұрын
God Bless you and thank you for your amazing Service,Ma’am! ❤
@beckyumphrey2626
@beckyumphrey2626 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@yorktown1953
@yorktown1953 9 ай бұрын
Thank you ma’am
@donaldzlotnik505
@donaldzlotnik505 Жыл бұрын
ALL the survivors from the Battle at Hill 875, suffer from severe PTSD. As soon as they start talking about the hill, their tone changes, eyes loose focus and the events returns. It was one HELL OF A FIGHT and pure luck to survive! One of the best interviews I've heard about 875 outside of friends. I was there. (BN S-2 and Ariel Observer 2 helicopters shot up/ hard landings and one L-19 emergency landing..) Sgt Ferrin, relived the fight telling it. SAD. I hope you all learned something from it.
@donaldzlotnik505
@donaldzlotnik505 Жыл бұрын
@JP-ne9lr Human Nature that has been with us MILLIONS of years is NOT going to change. As long as one person is not satisfied with what they have in life there will be WAR, The ONLY way to prevent war is to be so powerful no one can TAKE what you have and then have a benevolent leadership like Donald Trump to keep the powerful Nation from taking from the weak. THAT is rare in humanity. You cannot wish war away and cowardice ALWAYS invites war.
@krakrtreacysr907
@krakrtreacysr907 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.for serving you served with great men...🙏🏼🙏🏼 did you happen to know a staff sgt. Robert Bob Mansfield by chance??? He was my uncle
@mtprairie2647
@mtprairie2647 Жыл бұрын
I was there with the Brigade Forward CP, Command Section. I hold Bob and the other members of the 2nd and 4th Battalions in the highest regard.
@martinkunes5359
@martinkunes5359 Жыл бұрын
looks like you have been to all the battles i have seen your various comments all over the podcasts.... Looks like you have been few times two places at once ;) UNIVERSAL SOLDIER DONALD !!
@donaldzlotnik505
@donaldzlotnik505 Жыл бұрын
@@martinkunes5359 THAT WAS A CHEAP SHOT! Name where I have been to "two place at once." You might have seen my son other podcasts but I didn't say I was AT those battles did I? I have known MANY mighty fine soldiers who WERE at those battles who told me their versions. YOU are NOT one of them.
@garyburns9668
@garyburns9668 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for serving brother. I too found the Lord Oct.16,1971 at McChord AFB. It changed my life for ever. Thank you for your testimony. Gb
@jasontipton8430
@jasontipton8430 Жыл бұрын
Praise god when the kindness and the mercy and the love of GOD finds a man or woman and washes our sins away he’s so good
@jamesburns2232
@jamesburns2232 11 ай бұрын
McChord AFB Chapel 1 is still going and doing well with a vibrant PROC (Protestant Retirees of the Chapel) group. We have a traditional 0830 service every Sunday morning as well as many Bible studies and social events. 😇
@doctorotis3743
@doctorotis3743 9 ай бұрын
Nam vet born again in Olympia says Peace.
@pjbikerful
@pjbikerful Жыл бұрын
When i got to Vietnam October 17 1968 i was assigned to A/2/503 173RD Airborne and there was 38 people in the entire company including the command post. I asked a guy where was everyone and he said most the company was wiped out last year on Hill 875. I thought to myself... I'm never going to make it back home. When i left Nam on November 17, 1969 we were up to 100 people in the company. It took that long to rebuild. Sgt PJ
@deniseb-4545
@deniseb-4545 Жыл бұрын
God bless you all who went to war. My ex father-in-law Frank Seymour was in the 101st trooper airborne. He dropped over Normandy on D-Day and I’m telling you right now. The stories I heard from that man were scary. Glad you’re back sir.
@butterfinger1171
@butterfinger1171 11 ай бұрын
Day before you left Nov 16 1969 Cousin was kia. He was navy RIVDIV 521 on pbr boat 617
@chadturley4103
@chadturley4103 11 ай бұрын
My dad was the 69/70 CoD 1st batallian503 infantry Jim Turley
@sammartinez8084
@sammartinez8084 9 ай бұрын
God bless this guy 🙏🙏🙏 and thanks for your service 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@gemini0074
@gemini0074 9 ай бұрын
Did you ever know a man named James O’Flynn? He was in 173rd brigade.
@edwinclark5041
@edwinclark5041 Жыл бұрын
He's gently describes. His painful savagery. A tough Soldier. And an honor to see this.
@ONThree
@ONThree Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving these men an audience to speak to and thank you to the men that have served our country.
@jaredpeterson380
@jaredpeterson380 Жыл бұрын
I worked with a Korean War vet who told me they were patrolling one cold winter day. They reached the top of a hill and found themselves a few yards from a North Korean patrol. Temps were about -25 F. He said they stopped, gave a slight wave turned, and both patrols went back the way they came. Too cold to start a fight.
@markjamison9677
@markjamison9677 Жыл бұрын
True people don’t realize the bolt freezes in your weapon/ rifle in temps that cold .
@markhorrell9213
@markhorrell9213 10 ай бұрын
My dad was there too...Australian army sergeant, taught sniping n led by example...had some interesting scars n ptsd too (pacific n occupation forces n Rhodesian army -temporary). Tough growing up under him
@davidjackson2690
@davidjackson2690 2 күн бұрын
My jump wings were pinned on my uniform by a one armed Korean vet Paratrooper. One of my most humbling and proudest moments.
@jj-nh8lz
@jj-nh8lz Жыл бұрын
This gentleman is amazing. You might see him in public, observe his easygoing demeanor and never imagine what he has been through. Interesting that the 173RD ABN was known as General Westmoreland’s fire brigade. They were sent wherever there was a heavy enemy presence and the expectation of a big fight.
@hossuer1
@hossuer1 Жыл бұрын
It was Westy's brigade, I was with the 335th AHC (Cowboys) and we took the HURD wherever the General wanted them to go! 👍
@jj-nh8lz
@jj-nh8lz Жыл бұрын
@@hossuer1 that’s cool What time frame were you in Nam?
@fretworkpeddler
@fretworkpeddler Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for your service, sir.
@krakrtreacysr907
@krakrtreacysr907 Жыл бұрын
The Herd
@haroldbell213
@haroldbell213 Жыл бұрын
These guys are a treasure
@jefffletcher8209
@jefffletcher8209 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service, Sarge! Nam charged me forever. You are a survivor.
@tadhall1215
@tadhall1215 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sgt. Ferrin. Your story is so important for us to hear. I hope that this may have helped you, and didn’t further hurt you to relive these memories. Watching and learning in remembrance of friend SSgt Charles Berry, 173rd, lost Feb ‘70 Binh Dinh. Salute, remembrance, and welcome home to all HERD.
@capt3662
@capt3662 Жыл бұрын
In remembrance of Sgt Harold Harper, did you know him? lost in Binh Dinh as well 1970
@GilfHunter1969
@GilfHunter1969 Жыл бұрын
I love that Vietnam vets are able to use the computer and speak amongst eachother in the comments on these stories
@glibglob8755
@glibglob8755 6 ай бұрын
Be careful though. I would bet 100 bucks a lot of these comments are from lonely little fat kids who live in their mom’s basement. Some may be real but remember, anyone can jump in the comments section and say whatever they want. “I remember when I served in Vietnam.” See, I just said it and I’m only 37. Just take these comments with a grain of salt.
@Badvibesdude
@Badvibesdude 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting his story out. The Vietnam guys deserve so much more respect than they got.
@MrNcgy
@MrNcgy Жыл бұрын
Wow. The courage, and strength, I'm so moved. For anyone who suffers with PTSD, retelling the traumatic event is like reliving it. This Man, just showed us all what that word means; and he did it with a lot of class, humility, and grace. Welcome home Mr. Ferris, may your path be made straight and easy.
@josephbadulak9146
@josephbadulak9146 Жыл бұрын
Hearing this man's testimony inspires peace in one's soul. The part I find so awesome is that he saw everything an Airborne Recondo ever could, in the Vietnam War. Yet, there is no machismic brag at all. Just awesome peace throughout story. 👍
@Crash-549-vh1
@Crash-549-vh1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you an all veterans for your service
@BlueWaterSTAX
@BlueWaterSTAX Жыл бұрын
God Bless you Mr Ferrin. Thanks for your service. Great interview guys. My uncle was at Long Bien 68/69 Army Engineers. Y'all are my hero's
@CornPopsDood
@CornPopsDood 10 ай бұрын
My uncle was wounded in 68 right after the fight for the hill I believe. I’ve got a letter he wrote from the hospital afterwards, & this man’s story is identical to my uncles time line. He’s been gone a while, & it’s really nice to be able to hear more first hand accounts from those there. Thank you for giving them the platform, & think you guys for telling your story.
@jj-nh8lz
@jj-nh8lz Жыл бұрын
Outstanding interview. Well prepared, great questions and follow up. Mr Bob Farrin is a fascinating gentleman
@ronaldsnowden7448
@ronaldsnowden7448 Жыл бұрын
I’m from the UK and would like to say welcome home soldier bless you
@ronalddecesaris6115
@ronalddecesaris6115 Жыл бұрын
Amazing what this soldier went thru Just a humble patriot too Thank u sir🇺🇸
@drillsergeant5338
@drillsergeant5338 Жыл бұрын
What Bob says is the real deal. You never can really come back from war because it haunts you everyday. You saw how Bob was shaking. That never leaves you, ever!
@rvierra7235
@rvierra7235 9 ай бұрын
Sgt. Ferrin, thank you for your service to our country, Sir.
@brianazmy3156
@brianazmy3156 Жыл бұрын
The majority of Vietnam veterans I know were all 173rd starting with my 6th grade p.e. teacher. I later joined the 82nd Airborne and met several more. My platoon Sgt had done 3 tours and was with November Co. True heroes they are.
@dantheman4259
@dantheman4259 6 ай бұрын
1/505 Brother
@Matt-ns8nb
@Matt-ns8nb 5 ай бұрын
They don't make men like this anymore. What a humble warrior. Glad you shared your story Sir.
@marclayne9261
@marclayne9261 10 ай бұрын
God Bless this man & those that fought in Vietnam....
@MrFinallythere
@MrFinallythere Жыл бұрын
Amazing interview. Amazing story. Bob Ferrin's accounts of his ordeals are worth a listen. Too bad the interviewer doesn't get a better jacket for this man; he is shivering.
@robertdavis575
@robertdavis575 Жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to Bob. My take was that it wasn't the cold, as much as it was reliving those horrific memories; but I hope you are right.
@MattLarkham-nx5uu
@MattLarkham-nx5uu Жыл бұрын
The shivering will likely be the PTSD
@jaminwhite17
@jaminwhite17 9 ай бұрын
I was like, "guys, take this man inside, he's cold AF"
@waitemc
@waitemc 7 ай бұрын
He's not cold . That shaking has nothing to do with the temp.
@kelturner5452
@kelturner5452 Жыл бұрын
Mr.Farrin THANK YOU!!!! Fellow YT's here is a man that litterly went thru a man made hell &survived many did not before & after there military service. By his own words,but yet what does he choose to do. HELP OTHERS IN THEIR STRUGGLE. true man,true human! There not enough,Will you join him?
@shady6569
@shady6569 10 ай бұрын
Amazingly authentic and grateful to have listened. These men were subjected to hell, and died for our country, 1:04:49 and scorned and abandoned when they returned. Thank you for your service, sir.
@chrisshell1094
@chrisshell1094 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir and those you fought along side whom some returned and some did not for y’all’s service and dedication to this country. It was an honor listening to this man tell his story and what a great ending when he said he found GOD…..
@knudge6334
@knudge6334 Жыл бұрын
Bob, my family, and I thank you for your service and ongoing sacrifice. Stay strong!
@averagenate6446
@averagenate6446 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Bob Ferrin.
@andrewritter4657
@andrewritter4657 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME!! Your very loved and never forgotten.
@grayharker6271
@grayharker6271 Жыл бұрын
I was sitting in a courtroom in my Class As with my beret, wings, and jump boots and my 82nd patch on my right shoulder, waiting to go before the judge. Before anyone else had shown up I was bent over staring at my boots. All of a sudden there was a pair of black patten leather shoes standing toe to toe with me. I looked up and the local chief of police was looking at me. He stuck out his hand and said, "173rd ABN". I told him I was waiting to see the judge. He gave me a smile and said "Let me see what I can do." He went into the judges chamber for a few minutes. When he came back out he gave me a wink and left. The bailiff called the court to order the judge came out. I was the first case. Before my lawyer finished my plea. The judge banged his gavel and said, case dismissed! I was fleeing to my car when the chief walked up. We talked for a while and he told me he was at hill 875. He said we went up the hill with 110 troopers and 19 of us walked back down!!
@mikejrSAA
@mikejrSAA Жыл бұрын
What year / State was this? Was your command as understanding as the judge?
@grayharker6271
@grayharker6271 Жыл бұрын
@michaelc.burnelljr.6787 83, NC, on top of that, the judge had just seen me a few weeks before when I commanded a drill team in my hometown festival parade. I had swapped CQ with a buddy, so I had the day off. I changed into my class "A"s and drove like a maniac to be in court on time. My section NCOIC-S3 (an original green beret) found out about it and raked me over the coals for half an hour, threatened to pull my name from the E6 board. But he never told the S-3 or my CO! Needless to say, it was a different time. If you were in the top 1% of everything you did. You could get away with a lot. ABNATW!
@JosephKolp313
@JosephKolp313 Жыл бұрын
RLTW / DOL / AATW Brother!
@kevinallen6197
@kevinallen6197 11 ай бұрын
Our friend Dave was one of the 19. He tried to bury it with booze. He finally quit drinking. Is better now.
@derektrusler2297
@derektrusler2297 Жыл бұрын
I was left with just four words. Thank you so much.
@walterbsprinks
@walterbsprinks Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sgt Ferrin Our Brother Vernon KIA 13/11/67 served with you folks in the 173rd ABN Brigade 503rd 3rd Battalion Charlie Company Hill 873 Dak To…
@capt3662
@capt3662 Жыл бұрын
utmost respect for this man and his service in the Nam. God Bless and watch them all!
@heinevanrooyen9832
@heinevanrooyen9832 Жыл бұрын
Different war, same problems water ammo etc. That is when I discovered that light infantry actualy meant No heavy equipment No transport. You carried everything for 4 to 6 weeks at a time. Respect Bob.
@d.g.n9392
@d.g.n9392 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Ferrin for your service, you and so many other experienced the unspeakable and it is a wonder you can tell it to viewers. I was never in the military. I was turning 18 a couple months after they stopped the draft. Thank you for the interview
@mikehiers3332
@mikehiers3332 Жыл бұрын
Amazing story. Was every minute of listening to it. May God bless him and continue to heal him.
@seller559
@seller559 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating story. Great testimony 👍👍👍👍👍👍 God bless you brother
@shanecartwright539
@shanecartwright539 Жыл бұрын
What a guy.... wonderful speaker and a true American hero 🇺🇸
@marc2638
@marc2638 Жыл бұрын
I served with the 173rd ABCT 2/503rd Able amd Chosen companies over in Afghanistan 07-09, out of all them units I served with the 173rd is the one I’m most proud of, I remember when they activated the unit again back in 2001 I said to myself whatever I gotta do to get in that unit I’m doing it, 6 years later I’d get that chance and ran with it.
@mattkellner4745
@mattkellner4745 Жыл бұрын
Chosen few!
@ROBIN_SAGE
@ROBIN_SAGE 9 ай бұрын
Welcome home brother.
@lorenzo6mm
@lorenzo6mm Жыл бұрын
Met 173 guy 20 years ago in a coffee shop. He stayed in was a lifer. His Vietnam days I didnt get at with him. His post Vietnam service was a ton of Recon stuff in Latin and Central America and Africa. Generally solo all the way. Central America figured big time for sure. He was married and retired. Nice guy.
@sesagrl
@sesagrl Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for serving. I was a young girl then, but my heart broke for all of you, and always will.
@PatrickMarkee
@PatrickMarkee Жыл бұрын
Amazing interview,thank you for your service to America but way more thank you your service to Jesus and willingness to talk about,may the Lord continually bless you,PTL!
@ronaldwarren5220
@ronaldwarren5220 Жыл бұрын
May God continue to bless you brother. I was drafted into the infantry but ended up working in a safe job at USARV Hqs in Long Binh 68-69. Welcome home.
@THDC2015
@THDC2015 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story Mr Ferrin. Thank you for your service. I just found this channel - Thank you for an incredible interview. Your uncle sounds like a man's man and soldier.
@keith01956
@keith01956 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for your service & Welcome Home
@daveaver
@daveaver Жыл бұрын
Great interview- these soldiers deserve our gratitude. Thank you and Merry Christmas
@jedlimen123
@jedlimen123 Жыл бұрын
Great interview. God bless this man.
@1FotY
@1FotY Жыл бұрын
Outstanding, thank you for taking the time to share your story 🙏
@kentcrawford7080
@kentcrawford7080 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob and your fellow comrades for your service this is a great video very well done a great story thank you❤
@ksmith87
@ksmith87 Жыл бұрын
This channel is squared away. Thank you brother
@michaelkneale3825
@michaelkneale3825 6 ай бұрын
Another excellent interview. I could listen to Bob speak for hours. Such an interesting guy.
@DontMeanNothin
@DontMeanNothin 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! More Interviews incoming.
@caseykosek2673
@caseykosek2673 10 ай бұрын
My father Ken Kosek was at Dak To. When he told me and my wife the story. She cried. It was soul crushing to see the pain in his eyes.
@leerichardson8911
@leerichardson8911 Жыл бұрын
Not many can tell it like it was but this did.....wow!!!
@lhggylover
@lhggylover Жыл бұрын
On August 25, 1968 Corporal Walker was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army.
@libertyman3729
@libertyman3729 9 ай бұрын
My cousin was there, He did two tours. My grandparents had five grandsons in Vietnam at the same time . I'm the only one left. 🇺🇸
@philwhitt6462
@philwhitt6462 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Bob Ferrin, Thank you for the stories about your time in the military before and after Vietnam and your testimony of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
@kirbyrohling8392
@kirbyrohling8392 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story Bob, it has touched my Soul.
@AmazingPhilippines1
@AmazingPhilippines1 8 ай бұрын
Great interview. Watching from the Philippines. I have met many vets here that experienced Vietnam war.
@use5555
@use5555 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and dedication. You can be very proud you served.
@krakatoa8701
@krakatoa8701 11 ай бұрын
God bless you sir. As a son of a Vietnam vet. I hold you men, and women who served, with all love and respect. Welcome home.
@cindytran5595
@cindytran5595 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your services Bob
@stevenwonnacott3669
@stevenwonnacott3669 4 ай бұрын
A fascinating talk with Mr. Bob Ferrin...seems like such a great guy...much respect and admiration for him!
@mwr1764
@mwr1764 Жыл бұрын
Great interview and a great man! God Bless you Bob Ferrin!🙏
@sevysnape
@sevysnape 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your amazing story Lieutenant Mercer.
@airwayintact
@airwayintact 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Ferrin, both for your service and for revisiting these memories to share with us.
@timf6916
@timf6916 Жыл бұрын
I flew in and out of Dak to in 69-70, B troop 7/17 Air Cavalry Scouts. Went down there. I was out of Pleiku
@rogerredden1079
@rogerredden1079 9 ай бұрын
Also I served in D company of the 7/17th air cav as a combat medic and my replacement was a very brave man from N.J. named Tim Parks...... You were likely a a replacement of B company a year later after I served Back at the Base Camp of Camp Enarie ....... I too have been out with B company of the 7/17th which lost a lot of personnel...... Thanks for your service ......
@harrycribbs4217
@harrycribbs4217 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing that interview
@harrycribbs4217
@harrycribbs4217 10 ай бұрын
I push the button by accident LOL Seriously I appreciate the time you put into your cause it's awesome. Sometimes I wonder if the younger generation is even listening keep up the good work peace
@Mr0001jack
@Mr0001jack 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic interview !! Bob, proud to know you, my brother in Christ - Praise Him !!!
@markmorgan3091
@markmorgan3091 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know about your experience over there,you are still sharp as a tack, thanks again sir!!
@indycharlie
@indycharlie Жыл бұрын
Welcome home brother . Sounds like one hell of a TOD . I have told people that it got cold in RVN and they think I am crazy . Even in lll Corp where I was it got cold for a few weeks . Hell , it even snows in Nam . Stay strong brother .. doc 68-71
@markmorgan3091
@markmorgan3091 11 ай бұрын
All previous comments have said it all, thank you for sharing your experience,glad you're still here and in great spirits 😊😊😊
@Ronapauls
@Ronapauls 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your spiritual side. We can all use it. Amen
@sandracleveland
@sandracleveland 7 ай бұрын
On another note my brother James Dassinger was in the 173rd brigade he didn't talk about his time over there and I was his younger sister so this is the 1st I heard of this Thank you for your service
@haulass1603
@haulass1603 Жыл бұрын
My great uncle Jerry was in the 173rd, Casper platoon 3 tours in Vietnam as a door gunner he just passed 2 weeks ago.
@Hampshireborn
@Hampshireborn 11 ай бұрын
Hello Mr. Ferrin, I am at a loss for words. What a great man you are. It has been good listening to you, I hope it does not sound cliche but thank you so much for what you have sacrificed. I wish you peace and tranquility. Wish I could take you fishing and only talk of happy things. One grey beard to another. Take care.
@donc9751
@donc9751 11 ай бұрын
Wow, what a powerful interview it truly was! I could sit and listen to this man for hours! I only just missed the Vietnam War as I graduated in 1975. But my Dad was a career Army Drill Sgt during the late 60's, and went over in 70-71. But I knew many vets, and there's something really amazing about him. Probably how he handled every difficult question. He never spoke ill or in judgement of any of the actions other men took, everyone handles that huge amount of stress differently and I have nothing but respect for Bob! I worked years with a guy who was also in the 173rd Airborne division over there. He was awarded the Silver Star medal for his actions over there. It was quite an amazing story about his write up but talking about himself or his deeds and time there was not something lightly spoken of and only if he brought it up or it came up in a group otherwise everyone respected his service and his space with regards to his service. Great Men our vets truly are!!!
@DontMeanNothin
@DontMeanNothin 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@dudermcdude9245
@dudermcdude9245 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this interview. And thanks to all the Vets for commenting. Tough time period for our country. Lot of brave kids went over there and served.
@rustyrubeck5520
@rustyrubeck5520 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Bob for this powerful interview. So glad you found Jesus, may he give you his peace and comfort. God Bless You!
@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy
@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy Жыл бұрын
100% respect to the Airborne, the first day I knew I was a ‘leg’ was when a 101st abn came up to me at Ft. Sill and told me hey sir, you’re a leg! Then he filled me in that as an artillery officer I would walk or roll everywhere I’d go while he would fly & jump. God Bless.
@leonjennings4632
@leonjennings4632 11 ай бұрын
Welcome Home And Thank You For Your Service Blessings and Please Be Safe ✌️
@mikepapillo5728
@mikepapillo5728 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service,, you were a young man and you handled it well,, im from canada im 68 i worked at ford mo co of canada ,, i remember when i was 20 in 1975 one engineer from usa he told me about his son that was in nom ,, how he stepped on a vietnom guy that was in a swamp laying in that swamp breathing from a straw,, when his son stepped on him he came up and sliced this guys belly ,, the son hit the nom guy with his end of his gun killed the vietnom guy , the son had some guts hanging out he got the morfine from his back pack sewed himself and passed out ,,the rest of his patune found him took him back to base,, he servived, in one yr he was back to the front line ,, he did make it,, god bless all of you,, i would lot to meet you ,, im retired now after 48 yrs i worked as a tool grinder job good trade i was in,, i started when i was 18,, so i did not go to nom but my sons father n law went there in 69 to 70 he became a cop in michigan and he was in a helicopter his job was to pick up soldiers ,, im not sure he wont talk about it ,, ok by for now Mike p
@joshmallett9452
@joshmallett9452 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us!
@billh3-21
@billh3-21 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir, my brother served in the 173rd.don't know his unit .he came home as I was going over,I served with the Americal division 69 to70.
@TupDigital
@TupDigital 11 ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel today fellas. Subbed. Thank you for your service Bob and all other servicemen who went through Hell while the rest of us lived a charmed American life.
@DontMeanNothin
@DontMeanNothin 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support!
@williamwright7485
@williamwright7485 11 ай бұрын
Powerful interview. Thank you.
@guymcmullan9297
@guymcmullan9297 Жыл бұрын
Thank you excellent presentation , Airborne all the way brother 🐓☠️
@jinyingjiang4628
@jinyingjiang4628 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service !
@IanV10
@IanV10 5 ай бұрын
Welcome home Bob and every other Vietnam vet, and thanks for your service and everything else you sacrificed for our country 👍🏻🇺🇸💪🏻
@Rebel-Rouser
@Rebel-Rouser Жыл бұрын
Great interview. My God bless this man... I'm interested in hearing a follow up on your uncle Myron...
@donnieraby5322
@donnieraby5322 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your story Bob. Welcome home! ML&R...Cheers from Detroit Michigan. Donnie
@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS
@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful interview. Great and insights about the struggle to find a bit of peace and contentment.
@djblackruss
@djblackruss 8 ай бұрын
My father was at 875, and made it home. He used to tell stories, it wasn't till the movie Hamburger Hill that I understood.
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