Interview with James "JJ"Jordan (Part 1) Vietnam War veteran. CCSU Veterans History Project

[@MrLaymannn]

I am a teacher in the Philadelphia suburbs and I assign a Vietnam War oral history project to my students. From what I have seen in hundreds of interviews, this man's quiet humility and under-stated bravery are indicative of the men who served our nation in Vietnam and never got the credit they deserved. Thank you Mr. Jordan - you are a hero. I am using this interview to introduce my students to the experience of real "grunts" in Vietnam.

[@MikeSmith-ve2qu]

Thank you for teaching this to your students a lot of teachers that I had never did.

[@jamesc8676]

This fine man humbles me, watching with tears in my eyes. God is great, He created men like this. Thank you JJ,

[@rogerstaples8928]

Thanks for sharing JJ from a Huey cc 71-72 we came anytime you called......................

[@lucagunetti7250]

one of the most tender and sweet man I have ever seen. Tons of respect and love from Italy!

[@dannyanderson6515]

Glad you made it home JJ.Thanks brother.

[@Walknbout]

Thanks for your story Jimmy.

[@UpToke]

thank you for doing your part, perfect example of a true warrior. Hope your doing well !

[@ronfrey5327]

Happy Birthday JJ Monday June 25th is tomorrow thank you for all you have done for this country have a nice peaceful birthday !

[@chuckcuttress2991]

welcome home Jimmy from fellow vet

[@larrrywells7932]

Thank you Mr. Jordan, not only for walking into that Hell, but for the courage to serve even today as your story is shared through this interview. Semper Fi. I do have to say that I wish the interviewer had a little better knowledge-base before the interview. I understand that this would be difficult, but knowing a bit more going into the interview process would help things go smoothly.

[@ninjapat]

God bless you, JJ

[@hockeyshift]

great stories, thank you for sharing and your service.

[@jamesjordan4136]

Thank You Brian, for sending me a Thank you, It's nice for a guy like me.....to hear something nice from a guy like you Brian ....I don't know where you are / but if you tell me where you are I'd be honored to send you my book....JJ

[@jamesjordan4136]

I just got back from Vietnam on Thur. How do I find you ? JJ

[@yoandrew4886]

A soldier who can think under fire and still admits he was scared, a man to stand with.

[@ronaldclark8187]

Thanks "JJ" True story's need to be told.

[@ronfrey5327]

Happy Birthday JJ thank you for your service I just saw tomorrow is June 25th so thank you for all you did for this country God Bless you and may you have the best birthday tomorrow in about 22 minutes from now...

[@sifuneilreichenbach8077]

, thank you for your service Mr Jordan I also would like to read your book I'm 53 years old and I tried to get in the Marine Corps but I couldn't get in you are a national hero. Sifu Neil Reichenbach

[@towbinJosh]

WOW I live in Steubenville right by the golf course. I wish I could of met you and Thank You for your service.

[@willboyd4607]

They should show this in every high school in the 10th and 11th grade, but they will never do that.....never.

[@keithm4979]

Much respect

[@mitchb4084]

Thank you sir..salute!

[@yoandrew4886]

This man volunteered for his country, thank you. I use poly grip.

[@harris1234100]

What a great man! What a great attitude he has about all he went threw, not just the war, but life in general. Someone you would be thankful to have in your life.

[@hazysativa3045]

I love the modesty of these vids....Everyone downplaying their valor.... "Yeah I enlisted, we went to basic, then we did this, became grunts, went over there, had some run ins with the enemy.. And ten the unit made out ok. I got my orders... into denang... then came home.

[@TheThom01]

Thank you

[@mikebloom5606]

A true class act.😁

[@51011]

Thank you sir for your service. What is the name of your book? I'd be interested in reading it.

[@jamesjordan4136]

Where are ya ?

[@theodoremartin6153]

If war makes a man into a guy like J.J. then sign me up !

[@MrJtaylor350z]

Mr. Jordan, I am named after my uncle(Lcpl James Taylor) who also served in Vietnam. I believe he served in 2nd Battalion 1st division G company. He was killed in action on July 5th 1968. My dad tells me that he too was a radioman. I am writing you an a the small chance you might have known him. He was from Miami, tall, blonde, and blue eyes. Would love to hear from you even if you didn't know him.

[@jamesjordan4136]

Hello James , Could you please e-mail me [e-mail]......Thank You !!

[@virginiaingram110]

Mr. Taylor, could you please give me a call. home- 520-822-5323 cell- 520-282-1617.I lost my little brother in Vietnam. Would love to talk to you.

[@jamestaylor6753]

Virginia Ingram Hello Ms. Ingram. Thank you for reaching out to me. I'm sorry to hear that you too have lost a loved one in Vietnam. Will love to talk to you as well. Feel free to email me if you like too. Would you like me to text it to you?

[@virginiaingram110]

James Taylor please give me a call at 520-822-5323 or 520-282-1617

[@lborges1313]

Mr. Jordan thank you for your service and for sharing your story sir. Is your book on line? Much respect from Brazil!

[@ccsuvhp]

+TwistedPuppy it is available on line at Amazon or you can follow this link. www.amazon.com/Over-Out-James-F-Jordan/dp/1482048019

[@UpToke]

Would love to get my hands on your book too!

[@ccsuvhp]

+Reece Bacchiella it is available on line at Amazon or you can follow this link. www.amazon.com/Over-Out-James-F-Jordan/dp/1482048019

[@jamesjordan4136]

+Reece Bacchiella ....Thank's Reese.....It's on Amazon .com.....Thank You.......JJ

[@MrTrangen1]

he's funny, like a big little kid

[@ExiledSpiritunderground]

GøD BLeSs and GøDSPEED JJ

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

My Dad, was also a USMC Vietnam Vet - he was apart of the Fox Trot unit... Mr. Jordan, you are a National Hero - Your story only strengthens my belief in that it's our Vietnam Vets who are truly God's chosen warriors. You are apart of the elite, the few, and the proud... How proud the Marine Corps must be of you Mr. Jordan, you are certainly one of their finest... Semper Fi.

[@jamesjordan4136]

+Kelley Broussard Sorry Kelley, I just got your message...Was your Pop with 2/1 ? How is he doing ? Thank You for your message...My Brothers from Golf ( 13 ) are glad I did the interview ..Thank You Kelley, In The Spirit Of Semper Fidelis ...JJ

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

James Jordan Oh Gosh - Now I'm sorry - I didn't get your message until just now! -Thank you so much for getting back to me - I would LOVE to fill you in on everything you asked me about! Tell you what, when you get a sec - shoot me an email with your email address - my email is : [e-mail].... Thank you again Mr. Jordan! I look forward to hearing from you!

[@jamesjordan4136]

Kelly, Give me a come back...at [e-mail] ....Please....JJ

[@jamesjordan4136]

Kelley, could you try to respond one more time........A Golf Guy