CARL DUANE GRIGGS, Vietnam 1966

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@maryartis4282]

Did any of you vets know my husband James Robert Artis, a Vietnam vet from Philadelphia, Pa. He passed from Covid in January 2021. He came back so emotionally scared from the trauma. Never walked beside, always in front. I can’t count the times he told me to be quiet walking through woods. Someone recently scoffed at me saying “nobody did 5 tours”. He had no family he knew of and told me he was viewed as “expendable”, along with many others like him who had similar backgrounds. Jim’s last battle was 30 days with Covid. He fought like the warrior he was, and only died because our health care system in the end still failed him. Broken-hearted 💔

[@VoicesofHistory]

Mary, thank you for watching my interview with Carl. He is an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@terryebrewer2755]

My dad was in Vietnam from Feb of 67 to Feb of 68. He cries when he tells me about events from his time in country. People wait all their lives to meet their hero, I was raised my mine!

[@maureendrozda9960]

When My Brother Did His Tour In Vietnam In 1969, I Was Only Eight, But I Still Remember Hearing About "Body Counts" & "Body Bags" Constantly On TV....It Was Awful.😭 Don't Vets Remember The Army Nurses? They Were American! They Were All Over Vietnam! They Were Dedicated, Brave & They VOLUNTEERED To Come Serve In That War - For Our Troops! The Red Cross Girls, Too!...."Donut Dollies" Who Also Volunteered To Come To Vietnam For The Soldiers! They Went To Air Bases, Fire Bases, Recreation Centers, Etc.... Wherever Thet Could Be Of Help! I Also Have Visited The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall - It Is POWERFUL😢! God🙏Bless Our Veterans!🇺🇸

[@RANDY4410]

My late oldest brother served in Vietnam from 1966-1968, God bless all the soldiers that served in Vietnam very nasty war over 58,000 souls lost may their souls rest in peace.

[@dennyt7475]

I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang,. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.

[@kenkelley1223]

My dad was a Vietnam vet x'2..One day we were at Wal-Mart an A lady came up to him an Thanked him for his service an called a Hero. The only thing he said was Im no hero I did what I did for my Brothers that fell. They are the Hero's I'm a survivor..That has stuck with for ever..Men like them are dying off..Stop an listen to thier stories cause one day they might not be there...Thank You Sir for your service..

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment Ken. God bless you and your Father.

[@kenkelley1223]

On March 2018 my father went to be with his fallen brothers an family..He was buried with full honors..I was rummaging threw some of his old pics an stuff an came across A Silver Star an Then a Bronze Star an 2 Purple Hearts...I came across a letter from The Commander an Chief about what the Silver Star was for an The Purple Heart it was addressed to my Grandparents..My father was in the 9th Division from 66-69..He never spoke of what he had done there or what had happened..He was tough old school type that never showed emotions..As I finished going threw the stuff, there was another letter from The Commander An Chief bout the Bronze Star an Purple heart The actions that took placed was a eye opener why my father was the way he was..They were under attack by A Sapper Unit an he was shot while aiding to his fallen brothers while mortar round were popping off..what ever my did for his Country had people from Vietnam show up to say GoodBye...They were Kit Carson or something like that..

[@Joe-l7p8k]

Thank you sir. Thank you Larry god bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@toddcofer6491]

Carl you are an incredible person. Please invite Carl back for an oncore. Carl I wish you a very prosperous life, full of richness.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Todd for your comments.

[@toddcofer6491]

Thank you Carl for youre service. Thank you for sharing a painful story.

[@utjon]

I was born in 1963, the veterans of Vietnam will always have a special place in my heart. What they endured and the mood of the Country when they came home was a tragedy. Thank you for your gallant service Carl.

[@brianlrayburn2576]

Carl Griggs' interview was, without a doubt, the best I've ever listened to. God Bless you and all the soldiers who laid their live on the line. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. July 4, 2022.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Brian. I will tell Carl what you said. God bless you!!

[@toddcofer6491]

You're passion is transparent. You tell a clear story that I have never heard or thought about. We take so much for granted.

[@reddiver7293]

Total badass. Yet so sincere and humble. An immensely likable guy. Thank you for your service, Mr. Griggs.

[@jaymorgan4475]

Thank you Carl and God bless you and your family 🙏

[@kaiji5]

God bless you sir! Welcome home. You are a hero. God bless the ones who didn’t make it home.

[@deancooke513]

Love your story mate. I'm a born again Christian brother and ex Aussie grunt Vietnam '71-72. Just turned 19 prior to embarkation. When going on ops we had 1 day Australian ration pack(crap) and 4 days US C ration. We just loved the yank rations. I'll meet you some day mate.

[@Augustine549]

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart Mr. Griggs, for your service. The Vietnam war was a political war. It was about politicians and corporate greed. The politicians and corporations who would benefit from this war didn’t give a damn about how many young lives were taken from us or how many families were destroyed because they sent young men and women into the conflict. Was the goal worth it? Stopping communism from overtaking a country that had zero effect on us? Was the 58,000+ US casualties worth it? Was the millions of Vietnamese who lost their lives worth it? Not to mention all the wounded and veterans whose lives were taken away struggling with addiction, suicide and PTSD? It appears that Vietnam isn’t doing too bad today considering they were fighting in war for over 20 years. God Bless men like Duane Griggs that answered the call even if the motives of the war were questionable at best.

[@marc2638]

My grandfather did 3 tours over there. He was with the 101st, the 25th ID and the 173rd Airborne Westmorland's Fire Brigade. He doesn't talk about his experience but hes blind in his left eye and has a metal plate in his head. I myself Years later would join amd end up serving with all 3 divisions along the way during my 9 year stint in the army,,,, I was with the 173rd 2/503 in Afghanistan 07-09. I'm most proud having served with the Herd!!

[@robinmclaren4596]

I'm a Rhodesian fought in the bush war fighting commies we did not lose the war it was taken from us by politicians but I can relate to his story...

[@VoicesofHistory]

AGREED ROBIN!!!

[@arfshesaid4325]

i dont mean to sound rude , but i truly believe the words , you're out of time should ever be uttered to them.....thanks for your service Carl sir.

[@larrynorton2533]

I cringed myself when I heard it

[@benyoung552]

I don’t mean to sound rude either, but you do sound rude…Seemed like he luckily just caught Carl unexpectedly n was able to get what he could from him wherever it was they were. Some kind of convention about ww2 of sorts from what I heard. There’s only so much time in a day n he had another guy to interview as well. Larry does a lot of good work n has a lot of love for veterans, going above n beyond to get these stories recorded. I’d bet he probably absolutely hated having to say that n stop the interview like that way more than y’all criticizing him for it. You weren’t even there, if you were, you could have recorded the rest of his story yourself n uploaded it on KZbin… But you weren’t…

[@gldngloves440]

Welcome home sir and thank you for your service.. I did a combat tour Desert shield/storm.. we flew home in a commercial airplane too, I didn't let anyone stateside know I was on the freedom bird.. flew into Milwaukee in my DCU's, a Vietnam veteran cab driver drove me all the way home.. free fare.. he didn't want me to feel like he did when he came back home.. I understand all too well the love and passion people have when our brothers and sisters come back from a combat theater..

[@barsoom43]

I flew Hueys in III CTZ 68-69 with an assault helicopter company out of Bien Hoa.. I knew that AO very well- Parrot's Beak, An Loc, Tay Ninh (Nui Ba Den), Song Be.. .. I always volunteered to fly for 5th SF on my DCS mission days.. I felt like they were getting things done over there.. What he said is true.. Everyone who goes to war returns home wounded, one way or another.. I was 19 when I arrived in country and when I got home, I felt very old.. I couldn't relate to my old high school friends- they seemed like children..

[@VoicesofHistory]

"Brother to Brother, in life and in death!!" God bless you!! larrycappetto.com

[@Little_Muskrat13]

Thank you Carl. You're one of our best ‼️‼️‼️

[@douggauzy6258]

This man ‘s story made me cry . I’m 59 . I could feel it coming from him . I’m a born again Christian also . May the lord go with you . I ask the lord to bring you some peace . You most definitely did your part !

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Damn, I wish I had a tenth of this man's strength and courage. Thank you sir for my freedom. Thank you.

[@larrynorton2533]

The most powerful interview I've seen. I showed this to my 71 year old father a Vietnam vet also from Missouri.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Larry for watching my interview with Carl Griggs and sharing it with your Father. Tell him I said, "WELCOME HOME!!" "Brother to Brother, in life and in death!!" God bless you!! larrycappetto.com

[@willmears1111]

Never forgotten. Thank you for your service to our country. A fellow Vietnam Veteran I Corp. Phu Bai/Hue/Khe Sanh 1967-1969

[@derrikferguson3219]

God bless you, Mr. Griggs. Thank you for giving so much to keep America alive and free.

[@geraldstephens7481]

Carl thank you for your story and service. I volunteered for Vietnam in 1970 was not taken because folks were coming back and I was not needed I was told. At that time my Grand Parents were in Viet Nam as Missionaries from Christian Missionary Alliance My mom grew up there with her 4 brothers. All were in Japanese prison camp for 4 years. Dad was a WW2 Navy CPO in PBYs in the Pacific. Mom and Dad suffered from war I suffered from their struggles. God Bless you and yours. I will pray for you as a brother in Christ.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@EdSZiomek]

Fantastic. Larry, great job. Myself, 6 years, Vietnam era vet, entirely non combat, and compared to these vets, I ain't dog shit. Survivor's guilt. I actually volunteered, but only got to NKP Thailand in 73, no hostilities, not a combat zone. These men are giants, real patriots.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Edward for your kind words. I understand survivors guilt. I agree, these men are real giants, true patriots!!

[@josephhorning9077]

Ditto, Eddie!

[@cattandneil1504]

My Daddy did 3 tours...went by boat each time! God Bless you all!

[@CapricornSunSagRisingLibraMoon]

God bless Carl Duane Griggs and I thank him for his service and sacrifices. My older brothers were sent to Vietnam when I was a child. Some went to Cambodia too. As a young girl I lived with low-level anxiety every single day worrying and waiting for them to return home. Vietnam as a horrible war. I am so greatfull for our heroes.

[@jossmeltink1805]

What a remarkable story Larry, in my eyes Carl is a true Hero as they all are. God bless them .THANKS!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Joe, many thanks for your kind words.

[@ll77rre3]

All my life, God has broken my heart for the soldiers of our country...the things they endured and suffered so I can stand here as a 65 year old American woman...I am so grateful to EVERY SINGLE ONE...the words thank you so very much doesn't ever seem to be enough for these precious men. Their names are carved on the palm of the hand of God Almighty, for sure...I pray for them and try to learn all I can the story of how freedom isn't free...they bought the USA for us with their blood...may God's BEST BLESSINGS always rest upon the American veterans, in Jesus' name...Amen.❤❤❤❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. I too am 65 and it has been a great honor serving my God and my country the past 20 years through the lens of my camera. I invite you to check out my new radio station. Share it with a student and truck driver: Voices of History Radio® (KVOH) larrycappetto.com

[@leeburkai9830]

Hey Carl,....Welcome Home! Lee Burkins, MACV-SOG, CCC, 1969-'70.

[@tomsauer3830]

Carl Griggs has a great mind and extremely well spoken, not to mention the utmost courage and heart. Incredible story. Welcome home, Sir!

[@jeffnunes9780]

I was eligible for the draft during the tail end of Vietnam. I was relieved to be never drafted, but I am in awe of those who did go and serve. Thank you Veterans.

[@soxbearshwks8988]

3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@sheilalarkin1291]

Larry we thank you for bringing these interviews to us. You are right, freedom is not free🇺🇸 We must never let America forget Vietnam. Welcome home Carl, thank you for your service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless you Sheila. I thank God for all the stories I have recorded the past 20 years across North America. Please help me to share them. This is a very strategic time in our history. With every page of history lost, these stories become more precious and valuable!!

[@danowens8162]

I have seen a lot of videos from US veterans but this is the best ever. What an amazing man and a tribute to the men he served with and our country. No one will ever know all that this man went through. Thank you for sharing this video and I thank Mr. Griggs for his story and his sacrifice to our country.

[@ianlinklater4510]

Carl I have a very dear friend that was a Tank Driver in Vietnam Australian C Company , Centurian Tank named Sweet Fanny . I have so much respect for you men that were only boys at that time.

[@DOMINYPAUL]

As A US.ARMY Inf. retired Solider, I was to say thank you for preserving this history. And thank God he knows Jesus.

[@tevman69]

Carl’s speech and mannerisms reminds me of my Uncle Tommy, also SF in ‘65. Almost a twin!

[@tnreprasentog7769]

My grandfather was a Green beret and he did 4 tours in Vietnam... He passed before I could ever talk to him about it...From what my mother says he would NEVER talk about it,... I really wish I could talk to some of these men to see if they knew him... It's awesome to hear some of the things my grandfather went through for 4-5 years... HERO His name was Richard Cunliffe He was at An Lac and Bu prang SF camps (I only know that because I have his veteran lighter) he mentions an lac in this video as a bad place and my grandfather was there smh crazy

[@davidonstead9943]

My gratitude to you brother for all that you've done for our country. I lost 6 dear buddies in Viet Nam whose names are engraved on the Wall in Washington. I shed a few tears standing in a 26 degree snowstorm taking in the site of that beautiful display & praying for each of those brave young men. Best regards!

[@bhardin2994]

Another Great Hero in Sgt. Griggs . Thank you Sir for Your Service 1st and Foremost!! And also Sharing a Very Personal time in Your Life. For what you did and Saw in your time of Service at Such a Very Young age. Thank you from the Bottom of my heart.. Bless those who Brought this Telling Story Of This Very Brave Hero !!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you again Bill. Another heartfelt comment.

[@phillipriggs3375]

A Born Again Christian! Thank You, Mr. Griggs. And you Mr. Cappetto. Such care for this man. Well Done!

[@jjohnston1]

I'm a former Marine. I am too young for Vietnam. This guy saw so much more than I will ever see. God bless.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine!! Semper Fi my friend. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@TheADDFiles-yk4dc]

Thank you for your service, sir and thank you for sharing your story. You are truly one of America’s best. God Bless you and your family. 🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@sonyascott6114]

My uncle was one of the very first special forces soldiers.He was in Laos in 1961 and worked some for the CIA.He retired in 1963.He started out slugging against the Germans in Italy,including the po valley battle.After WW2 he became a airborne soldier and was in quite a few different airborne divisions.He did 2 combat jumps in Korea,won a silver star,bronze star with V,purple heart and many,many other awards.He retired E-8 master Sargent with the first special forces group.His name is James Claude stover.He had a giant gorilla wearing army greens,and wearing a helmet,smoking a cigar,tattooed on his chest.He was quite the character indeed.Thanks for the nice video.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment SONYA and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@JimmyT995]

Wow what a great interview Larry god bless you Carl and thank you I hope Carl is still with us today

[@VoicesofHistory]

So glad you got this one Jimmy. Please share.

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

God bless you sir. Thanks for your service.

[@B_Easy46]

Jeezes I freaking love this guy! Thank you for your service Carl! One of the best interviews I've ever seen

[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service!, everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!! Thank you 67 was my year got to my unit on Christmas Day 1966

[@andrewritter4657]

Thank you for your service and “WELCOME HOME”! It’s about time out Vietnam Vets received our appreciation for their sacrifice, I”ll probably never meet this person, BUT, I”ll Never forget you!!

[@edwindominguez5413]

Thank you for your service may God bless you 🙏

[@ericlietsch994]

My dad would never talk about Vietnam but he served in the Navy on three carriers two tours and got out in 1969 but he did served in National Guard. Decided to reenlist in the Navy. He retired from the Navy. My grandpa served in US Air Corps from 1940 through 1945 then transferred to National Guard which was activated during Korea War. Both of them has never talked to anyone about their service. Both of them are a hero to me because they’re what being an American is all about. They put on their uniforms and do what they have to do, with honors. I respect each and everyone of the veterans who served. Thank you all.

[@siraulu1]

As a combat veteran myself, I can relate wholeheartedly to everything this man went through and emotions expressed, everything. It's tough!!

[@k4589]

Thank you for your service Kevin 👍👍

[@shawntailor5485]

Thank you, I grew up watching my cousins and elders going, some came home ,some did not ,those who returned were never the same .2 went sideways from the battle in their minds afterwards. God bless .

[@unadillariveroutdoors9690]

Another great story. These guys are legends each and every one of them. I can imagine a lot of them don’t want to speak about their experiences over there but the ones who do you can almost see a massive weight lifted off their shoulders while they are telling their stories. God bless all of those men and women who fought and continue to fight everyday for FREEDOM 🇺🇸

[@rce59]

Thanks for your engaging Vietnam history.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for watching Randy.

[@euniceslaton2102]

I am so proud to get to listen and see these vets.GOD BLESS them all.

[@pappy017]

CARL DUANE GRIGGS, Thank You!! Larry Cappetto, Thank You!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@andymckane7271]

Wonderful interview. Carl D. Griggs truly delivered for you in this interview. Thank you both very much!

[@VoicesofHistory]

One of my best interviews Andy. Glad you got to see it. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@jerryneff7706]

Thank you for your brave and courageous service sir

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly.

[@renefrigaard2616]

What a story. Thank you for your service and for my freedom. What a price you've paid for what we take as a given. May God bless you abundantly.

[@benyoung552]

Great interview Larry… You too Carl, thanks for telling us your story man. Carl has a way of telling his story that’s really riveting… One of those guys that could talk forever n you can never really get enough of listening to him… Larry, If you could ever get him back to go a bit deeper into what some of his missions were on a more detailed level, that would be awesome! Really like him a lot! God bless the both of you…

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree Ben. They all have much more to say. I am thankful I did capture what I did over the years.

[@CharlesMorello]

Carl's details of what he did with the 5th group in vietnam was very informative. I was in the 7th group stationed at Fort Bragg 1967-1970. Worked, trained with many green berets at Bragg. Thanks Carl for your bravery and service to our country.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Thanks for not letting their stories be lost!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you again Jerry. Could I interest you in sponsoring one of my stories? Thank you. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@bobdixon4998]

To Larry Cappetto, thank you for all your work in helping to document their stories for our benefit. My brother was there in 68-69. So to know you guys is to love you. Im very thankful to each of you. When i see anyone of you im reminded of my brother. Though i lost him here to a motorcycle accident in 1977 his memory is strong in me. Take care guys and enjoy yourselves! ❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

For your kind words Bob. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I hope your subscribed to my channel.

[@bobdixon4998]

@@VoicesofHistory yes I am, these guys are my brothers as well as my brother was! They're his brothers too!!

[@TRKEWEENAW]

I cannot express what a magnificent hero this man is. I am humbled and can only say Thank You and God Bless you.

[@richardjones3832]

Such an engaging interview, really sucked me in to every word. Carl, I'd love to buy you a beer and listen to your stories all day. Thank you for your service.

[@JerryNicolato]

This was one of the most excellent interviews of this type I've ever seen. So knowledgeable and so authentic and natural. Would love to meet this guy and just thank him and shake his hand!!! God bless you!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Carl is still with us today. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@garylanza2030]

Larry never ceases to amaze me listening to his story. I wasnt old enough to join but remember troops coming into the hotel in Thiland for R@R and had no idea there was a war going on. My dad worked for the Dept of State so he was a Diplomat. . My family and i were on vacation traveling to Pakistan and Afghanistan. I wrote here before but just wanted to share my experences. Thanks for a job well done. USAF VET RETIRED. GARY LANZA SGT.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@charlesbosse9669]

This is my second time see Mr. Griggs. Thank you for your service Mr. Griggs. Mr. Capetto, thanks for this one too, all of your videos are very dignified for those you interview. Thank you again

[@Ok-551]

amazing interview. Proud Missourian to hear this man. Never forget.

[@averagenate6446]

Thank you for your service Carl Duane Griggs.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@BobSimmons-y6i]

Thank you for your service. In 67 I was signing autographs as a pro athlete by March 68 I was laying in a Army hospital in Japan from a rocket attack in the jungle serving with the 1st Air Cav. Pro career now over after the chest wound. MedVac to SF sent to Texas then out of the Army.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

My dad is gone now..he never talked about his time there...but I know he lived with his buddies everyday of his life

[@c5back9]

Nothing but respect for this man! Thank you brother. Welcome home and may the peace and grace of God and the Lord Jesus be with you always!

[@VoicesofHistory]

AMEN brother!!!

[@ronaldwarren5220]

I was drafted in May of 1967. I was at Ft Ord, California for Infantry AIT. While there a recruiter for Special Forces gave us a talk and several of us signed on. But a few weeks later I and other draftees were told that since we were only signed up for 2 years active duty that we would not be accepted into the program. Best thing that ever happened to me. I ended up serving with the Old Guard in Washington, DC and was levied for Vietnam in October of 1968. I had a very safe job in Vietnam and only got into one firefight. Joined the Army Reserve a few years later and got to see a lot of the country and the world. They sent me to Ft Sam Houston where I learned how to be an Xray Tech. This ended up being both my job in the Reserves and in my civilian life. I went to Desert Storm (never left the States) and did not reenlist as I refused to serve under Bill Clinton. Being drafted was the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@kevinwoodson8909]

GOD BLESS you Carl for your service and I sincerely thank you brother

[@brianhubbard3794]

Thank you for your service, god bless you and your family

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Brian. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@880cutter]

Let it be known that you did your job as you intended.Thank you Arthur ! In my eyes and many more you are humble and inspiring… Thank You . Your Salutes ALWAYS bring tears for me .We should be saluting you 🙏🏽♥️

[@kailuakidd1512]

Outstanding interview. Thank you. Semper Fi

[@leastcoast5606]

Great man, could listen to him all day.

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

That was a Great insight, the awful truth. I’m 62 years old from Hialeah Florida ( Miami), I was a kid when people were coming home. I never saw anyone say anything negative about the war veterans. God Bless, Carl.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Kirby, thank you for watching my interview with Carl. He is an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@jdsaldivar2109]

82ND AIRBORNE Thank You!! Mr Cappetto...

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my interview with Carl. He is an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@Tater4200]

My uncle died in Vietnam and was lost there his body never made it home :( . I had his medals as a kid but sadly I've lost them along the way through life :( I've been to the wall to see his name with my grandmother

[@mmilliganjr]

This guy is awesome. So well spoken.

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Thank you SGT for sharing your story. I watched every minute and was captivated the entire time. From one vet to another, thank you for your service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Michael.

[@gordo46]

This guy explains things very well. Thanks for your service

[@georgetheobold4973]

Thanks Carl am 66,years old an as you know the Draft stop on 1973.i turned 16,in March of 73,Had Draft card..Remember school counselor asking us what we where going to do..What we are going to Veitnam..finally pulled out in 1975.i was 17 an 18 in 1975..In 1970 my Uncle Mike Ginn.was KIA,,2nd tour helicopter gunner 1st tour,,Crew Chief 2nd tour,,When he was killed..Thank you for talking about the Helicopter men...Our Uncle Mike,brother. An Friend gave his life love the Birds as he called them

[@VoicesofHistory]

We are the same age George (1957). I just missed Vietnam too. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@johnboyle8452]

One of the best i have watched.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Me too!!

[@johnjakubowski6353]

Carl great man and interview,, God bless him and all his loved ones,, Ephesians 3:20 !!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you John. God bless you!!

[@mikeschmidt5115]

Thank you for your service👍🇺🇸These stories bring a lot of tears. I respect all who served.👍🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@tonycummings5427]

God bless you sir, thank you for your service and sacrifice

[@ponderwilu]

Turned 18 in ‘71. Had a high lottery number. Always felt guilty not serving until listening to heroes like this guy. I probably wouldn’t be here had I. Thank you for making these. I’ll pass it on. Peace✌️

[@VoicesofHistory]

Amen Eddie. Great comment.

[@jinyingjiang4628]

Thank you for your service from Canada. You are all hero’s !

[@VoicesofHistory]

I hope you have watched my Canadian documentary featuring Canadian war veterans. It's one of my best films. I interviewed about 100 Canadian veterans for this film.