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@82luft496 жыл бұрын
I was a young paratrooper with the 82nd, Airborne. Drank for over 30 years. Finally put it down 20 years ago.
@dubb90206 жыл бұрын
hows your liver?
@SamFreedom6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service and I'm glad to hear you've got a handle on the alcohol abuse.
@carter69225 жыл бұрын
Never forget.
@Gerkinstock5 жыл бұрын
Karl Marlantes suffered from severe PTSD when he came back from Vietnam. He underwent treatment and now has the coping mechanisms to counteract his disorder.
@gabrielmedinajr25655 жыл бұрын
82 Luft Congratulations
@olddog66586 жыл бұрын
Two of my team died on their last patrol. Only days left for them in country. Well they did go home. Been long time since 1966, but I still carry that fowl place in my heart...
@Elmnopen5 жыл бұрын
I feel like the metals are not here to remind me what I did, or to make me feel guilty for surviving when my friends didn't. I feel like they are here to remind me who my friends were. And I try to live my life for them in a way. It's all we can do.
@celticjay23065 жыл бұрын
Old Dog DONT MEAN NOTHIN BROTHER.
@blackcountryme5 жыл бұрын
My great uncle fought in Burma, in world war two, he hated that jungle, and despised the Japanese for the rest of his life... He never talked about it to me. Only that the jungle was a dreadful place for man or beast.. and he'd been both.
@TomCook-jw6ur4 жыл бұрын
Old Dog foul
@Tyrfingr4 жыл бұрын
Strange how i always hear that the last days of duty are also the most feared among the buddies. A sober veteran told me once that the last day/s guys getting out, have a habit of having their minds focused on getting back home and planning what to do. "Not being on one's toes are the deadliest mistake"
@tewksburydriver86246 жыл бұрын
When you see an old Vet walking with a limp, or shuffling along out of breathe or overweight, remember that these men at one time were more badass than most people will ever be.
@jonathanallard21286 жыл бұрын
You could do what they did if circumstances forced it... probably.
@tewksburydriver86246 жыл бұрын
I agree, I was in the Army and I've been a full time firefighter for 19 years. I've been tested, and I know I could hang, but it is hard to see an old veteran falling apart.
@arkybaldknobber80626 жыл бұрын
Yep...call me old shrapnel ass..... Vietnam 1968
@imaterminator6 жыл бұрын
I like people who don't lose limbs during war time. You gotta be quicker than that.
@RedSky-vf8bf6 жыл бұрын
Approach them, and simply say "Thank you, sir" They'll understand. Unless you can see on their hat that they were enlisted men- don't call them sir, if that's the case. They'll probably reply with "Don't call me sir- I work for a living."
@russells.soehnerii83083 жыл бұрын
I had the honor of meeting Karl Marlantes at a book signing. I was wearing a Marine Corps windbreaker and when he signed the book he brushed his hand across the Marines logo over my heart and said, “Semper Fi Marine”. I’ll never forget it.
@enterthebruce91 Жыл бұрын
I've got his book Matterhorn. Haven't read it yet but I'm sure it'll prove to be a compelling read. Lt Marlantes, I salute you, sir!
@jerrymaushard383511 ай бұрын
@@enterthebruce91thanks for telling me about his book. I bought it years ago and have never read it. I will now. Semper Fi!!
@waragainstmyself11596 жыл бұрын
Make no mistake, he carries that with him every day. Every. day.
@jeffreymartin84486 жыл бұрын
It always seems to come back. Sometimes after awhile. Mostly kept down in your toes.
@Razzy13125 жыл бұрын
This is the only thing that gives me hope in humanity. That deep down, most people do not want to commit violence upon others and will feel a serious grief if they do. Hopefully our species can find peace in the future. Those who are eager to commit violence need to be disposed of.
@justinriley86515 жыл бұрын
as well he should. consequences for all actions, he is alive had a family lived life the other young man died think about it ! truth
@donna300445 жыл бұрын
@@justinriley8651 Justin, for your sake, I hope that you never have to know what it is like to lose comrades around you in battle, that you never understand the meaning of "survivor's guilt", and that your wife and sons and daughters, nor anyone else close to you, ever has to rely on you in a time of violent crisis.
@justinriley86515 жыл бұрын
@@donna30044 my kids would be wise to rely on me during a time of crisis. the wife can do what she wants. I dont know where you were going with your comment you dont know me . find some other comment you dont like or understand and teach it a lesson.
@g8rick6 жыл бұрын
I’m a US History teacher in FL, will definitely share this video with my students. Thank you for sharing your story..🇺🇸
@yannickleroux32125 жыл бұрын
rick urea what was their reaction ?
@blackman58675 жыл бұрын
wow, i have never seen a teacher's comment on youtube :v
@Brucev75 жыл бұрын
rick urea. Also check out Sgt Kregg “Hero” Jorgenson. He has written Books.
@deonal5 жыл бұрын
Share th USS LIberty too, oh but wait!
@davidsalinas95 жыл бұрын
Lol, nice profile pic teacher.
@ZootyZoFo6 жыл бұрын
Karl is the very best America has to offer; his integrity, bravery, honor and accomplishments put him in a class of his own.
@mattcullen61096 жыл бұрын
ZootyZoFo you expressed just what I was thinking. A great man . I hope he finds some peace.
@fred53996 жыл бұрын
You got that right
@4y68575 жыл бұрын
Von Musklaus Why did we lose the Vietnam War? Well, the Vietnamese had something to do with it.
@obowurx66255 жыл бұрын
Well said
@farhann2705 жыл бұрын
but he killed inoccent peoples of vietnam
@crashburn32924 жыл бұрын
The older I get, the more I realize just how young these kids in battle were. When you're 18 you think you're a man. An adult. ...NOPE. They're just kids..
@catcherintheair3 жыл бұрын
You are so right! I was drafted at age 18 into the infantry. Did 3 tours in the Middle East and the Balkans. Thought I am a man. Nope, I was a boy on an adventure trip. 30 years later as a father of two girls I am happy they have no interest in the military. (I am not US)
@iamchillydogg3 жыл бұрын
The average age of a Vietnam soldier was 22.
@davisworth51143 жыл бұрын
@@iamchillydogg no, it was 19.7 years old.
@nyc3543 жыл бұрын
There is so much truth to your statement
@townsendm7943 жыл бұрын
I remember back in 1982 reading how three 17 year old British paratroopers were killed storming an Argentine machine gun nest. I was 16 at the time and still in school. Children fighting in wars is a terrible thing.
@dirkbogarde446 жыл бұрын
Someone who could have just walked away but didn't. A good man.
@kevinmathewson42724 жыл бұрын
America should have walked away. I don't blame the soldiers who signed up to go, but I spit on the memory of every politician who had a hand in starting this war.
@pauledmonds32496 жыл бұрын
Articulate, intelligent, honest, emotional. A wonderful man.
@forrestluce47776 жыл бұрын
Survivors guilt is my main struggle as far as making it through my life and this story helped. Every bit counts.
@Grit4896 жыл бұрын
Forrest Luce hang in there man, you went through hell and back
@kenzeier29436 жыл бұрын
We aren’t holding anything against you.
@higgsbosongirl6 жыл бұрын
I never knew till the end of my dad's life (U.S. Army, WWII, Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes Forest) that he felt the same way. He said he lost the best friends he ever had, and he didn't know why they died and he survived. I understood at last why he was sad and withdrawn all those years. So sorry for your struggles. I hope some day you can find peace.
@Stephen28466 жыл бұрын
Live for those who didn't. Don't compound the loss by adding to it. Those who survived need to live well in order to honor those who didn't. There's is no reason for you to feel guilty.
@carter69225 жыл бұрын
Forrest Luce We as Americans will never forgot your service and dedication to our country. I am 17 and planning on joining the marines, I’ve wanted to ever since I was born. I may serve, and I may not, but one thing is for sure, I and many others will never forget what you and the veterans of our great country have given to us all. Thank you.
@royclose9465 жыл бұрын
All vietnam vets deserve the highest honor for what they went through
@zioslayerslayer15623 жыл бұрын
What honor ???? No honor in killing innocent people ! And the Vietnamese people diddent invite you to their country, the predator is you, and not the innocent Vietnamese !
@alexthomas20673 жыл бұрын
@@zioslayerslayer1562 government's fault they were there, the soldiers are heroes
@robertisham52792 жыл бұрын
@@alexthomas2067 No they're survivors not heroes. But I agree it's government's fault.
@Robert-o8m3x2 ай бұрын
@@robertisham5279 Not heroes?
6 жыл бұрын
What a class act. We need more leaders like this man.
@islandtat34146 жыл бұрын
We have them. They’re called Marines.
@islandtat34146 жыл бұрын
Big Bill O'Reilly damn right! You think he’s the only good shot?!?! Marines are badasses whether u like it or not
@southernhispanic5125 жыл бұрын
Big Bill O'Reilly like trump? The one who dodge the draft 5x?
@Russellsagecline6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Marlantes, I have seen you many times in documentaries about Vietnam and since I have the equivalent to a PhD in the subject of the war, having studied it for 40 years, I think you are the most articulate, sincere and devoted former Marine platoon commander I have listened to. Sir, you will be met in Heaven by your platoon for a final muster. Their reverence for you must have been a true honor to have been a witness to. Semper Fi, sir!
@Rex19875 жыл бұрын
yeah he is also in Ken burns documentary about the vietnam war which is very good.
@bravo20vet125 жыл бұрын
Karl Marlantis,I,d follow you anywhere hope you and your family are well, former Jarhead,79-86semper Fi!
@richardelias26745 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, Sir, 3/5 RVN 68-69!
@javierherrera87824 жыл бұрын
What heaven? The Bible's heaven?? Because if that is so, nobody of his platoon will be waiting for him in heaven, unless they had Jesus in their hearts.
@8Junio764 жыл бұрын
so, watching YT videos make you a PhD in the subject? Same as flat earthers, their 'research' is watching YT videos XD.
@angelchild93756 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service .I am a war child. Vietnam war was a cold blood. My American father was an GI and my Vietanmese mother was a Maillady in Longbinh and Saigon. I lost both of my parents during of the war (Tet)
@jdog45346 жыл бұрын
Thuy Swanberg where were you raised? By whom?
@qv82816 жыл бұрын
I have relatives with the same situation they were raised by grandparents usually
@angelchild93756 жыл бұрын
I was born in Saigon and I was raised by adopted mother in South Haugiang.....
@deplorablepatriot86976 жыл бұрын
Thuy Swanberg god bless you .
@jdog45346 жыл бұрын
Thuy Swanberg thanks for your reply. I've been trying to wrap my head around the whole situation and I'm still so intrigued. There are so many factors to consider. I mean, the war that ended the lives of your parents was also responsible for the creation of your life. That's got to be the the ultimate example of a paradox, or something. The bottom line I guess depends on you and your view on life. Are you a happy person? Do you enjoy life? I hope you are and I hope your parents didn't suffer and are somewhere together and happy too. my wife n I met in the first gulf war. Our kids are a byproduct of that war.
@bruceshepherd46554 жыл бұрын
My older brother is a Vietnam vet. I remember the pain my dad felt when He went. He made it back but to this Day as far as I know has only spoken about it to my Father.
@usmcsemperfidelis54056 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi brother, I left everything in my life to take off to the Marines in 2006, was worth it... hardest most rewarding life changing experience I ever faced. I'll never be able to surpass it, ever. God bless the United States Marine Corps.
@26michaeluk5 жыл бұрын
How many deployments did you end up doing?
@usmcsemperfidelis54055 жыл бұрын
@@26michaeluk 5
@26michaeluk5 жыл бұрын
@@usmcsemperfidelis5405 Jesus, I only did 3 and it destroyed my body. Glad you made it back.
@usmcsemperfidelis54055 жыл бұрын
@@26michaeluk Very true... it aged me as well. Now leading a normal life... I appreciate it more now than ever.
@26michaeluk5 жыл бұрын
@@usmcsemperfidelis5405 so true and well said.
@hydroxyflutamide5 жыл бұрын
I came here to salute to all veterans served in all wars
@simonwebb30624 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karl. I served in Vietnam with the Australian army in 68, read one of your books.
@austincollier144 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Marine! My heart goes out to all the young men who didn’t make it back to the world, both physically and mentally.
@chocolatte61576 жыл бұрын
I read your book, “Matterhorn” a few years ago by accident. I had been to the mountain named Matterhorn previously and saw your big on a table at a used book sale. I thought your book had something to do with the Alps. I started the book and could not put it down. One of the greatest books I have ever read. I gave it to my twenty something son and he said it was the best book he has read. Well done soldier and author. Thank you.
@schweizer19405 жыл бұрын
We all still cry over our loss. Vet 59-65. Remember some Good Friends.
@janetmenge61256 жыл бұрын
all you guys rock America's finest people
@davisworth51145 жыл бұрын
@Von Musklaus only girls write lol. Pussgut. We're passive-aggressive, too, aren't we? Only a coward would make comments like yours.
@jaybone47324 жыл бұрын
@@davisworth5114 If you are such a gung ho potential war hero, I want to see you volunteer and sign up for service, going overseas or to Afghanistan.
@noreenalbright22454 жыл бұрын
I hope we learned many lessons, no one feels like a hero, they feel like a survivor, even the guy they called "hero". There are scars for life but I hope many did find peace in living and living for those who left so young. Survivor's guilt is an ugly thing but so is any guilt. Let it go. Let it be. Stick with the present and when it shows back up, get it out/talk it out and release. The problem was they held it in. It destroys you more you have to release it all and make peace with it.
@Theodorej19605 жыл бұрын
A huge THANK YOU to my fellow Marine, Karl Marlantes, for his gallant service in the Vietnam War. I was a peacetime Marine ('79-'83) and never had to face combat, or war. Karl and Charles Thomas were the Marines who were held up to us as heroes and who we should strive to emulate and honor, during our training. They will always be my heroes and walk a little taller, in my eyes and heart. Thank you, also, Mr. Marlantes, for sharing your story with us. Your courage and sacrifice, and that of your fellow Marines, is an inspiration to us all. Semper Fi, brother. Always.
@24Mossberg5 жыл бұрын
Theodorej1960 Hey Theodore...you served. Your family is proud and you should be, too.
@Madminute19685 жыл бұрын
Theodorej1960 I applaud you, you can always stand proud, you willingly and honorably served your country, it doesn't matter one bit that you never had to face combat or war and again, Thank You for your service. Military Assistance Command Advisory Team 8 2nd Area Logistical Command 2nd Corps Qui Nhon, June67 to June68.
@deanteasdale62522 жыл бұрын
I was also a marine the same time you were, discharged in May '83. I also feel the same as you regarding Vietnam veterans, heroes, all of them! Semper Fi
@jobbiman14 жыл бұрын
I worked as a case manager with Vets for a couple of years with the VA too, so many stories that most of the population never hear or understand. I met some of the most inspiring people of my life in the VA and the vets I worked with. Im truly thankful to have been able to be associated with those individuals and the VA too.
@1337fraggzb00N6 жыл бұрын
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." - General Douglas MacArthur
@guillermo72985 жыл бұрын
Nope, not plato
@1337fraggzb00N5 жыл бұрын
@@guillermo7298 oops, you´re right! It was General Douglas MacArthur.
@mre74385 жыл бұрын
No Sir that a old Greek philosopher who said that
@warriorforgod9965 жыл бұрын
you saw that playing call of duty
@pixelty5 жыл бұрын
“Thou shall not believe everything you read on the Internet “ -Abraham Lincoln
@Brunzy19704 жыл бұрын
God Bless all the young men who answered their country's call.
@anner.53474 жыл бұрын
They were not cowards for damn sure, something we have an overabundance of today including especially blowhard hot-air politicians.
@bendike3 жыл бұрын
Countries call to take misery to other people thousands of miles away from your homeland? You answered you politicians calls while they drank the best whisky, young men were dying.
@robertisham52792 жыл бұрын
@@bendike Finally someone who gets it.
@JR-ju3kj7 ай бұрын
@@anner.5347 Well said. But I should say that I don't mind it if someone was against the war as a conscientious objector( like Muhammad Ali, Bill Clinton, Bruce Springsteen, Cheech Marin, John Lithgow, etc) or if they simply didn't believe in it and didn't support it. I feel like that's a very different thing from being a coward and being better off with other people going.
@briangoldy87846 жыл бұрын
My Neighbor was KIA.........1969..........USMC...........18 years old.................RIP............Buddy,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@danejackiss5 жыл бұрын
@agent viper sounds like a fougasse mine
@SecondActswithMarco4 жыл бұрын
18...
@jonburrows26844 жыл бұрын
So sorry
@armyvet82795 жыл бұрын
From a fellow vet, thank you for your service Sir.
@Perhapsawiseman6 жыл бұрын
His book Matterhorn is a MASTERPIECE!
@stevengeary13053 жыл бұрын
Best book ever written about combat
@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr5735 жыл бұрын
Sir, Thank you for sharing your life with us while in Vietnam. My father served with the 1st INF DIV in 65 while in Vietnam and also served in the Korean War. I served with the 1st MarDiv during the Gulf War of 1990-1991. I Salute you and all other’s like you. Semper Fidelis. CWO3 JKK. 1972-1994.
@Rottman-dx2nw6 жыл бұрын
Hold your head high sir.....you are a hero! GOD bless you
@florese48044 жыл бұрын
b1untrama the country.
@Rottman-dx2nw4 жыл бұрын
b1untrama go back to Africa
@bigMzurythefantatic5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on a spree these past couple days watching Vietnam veteran videos. My grandpa was a vet with the 101st during nam, and he recently passed a couple days ago so I’m just trying to still get a feel of him you know
@paul4utica3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you are very proud, son.
@joegagnon22683 жыл бұрын
Why when there gone u realize how you should of listen 👂
@bigMzurythefantatic3 жыл бұрын
@@joegagnon2268 you realize you should have asked more questions.
@joegagnon22683 жыл бұрын
@@bigMzurythefantatic ah the stoic kind of sorry have a great day
@bigMzurythefantatic3 жыл бұрын
@@joegagnon2268 all good joe. You too bud.
@atomcolmes88733 жыл бұрын
not for nothing , but there is not enough said for the families that are broken for our, and everyones liberty, thank you to all the families that sacrificed and endured the price for freedom. thank you boys and girls for all that you gave!! we love you
@runninonmt82595 жыл бұрын
Very well done by an obviously intelligent man who didn't have to serve.. but did. Quote: The war never ends for those that survive.
@AbsoluteS1th5 жыл бұрын
Always tell a vietnam vet "welcome home"
@nicoman39145 жыл бұрын
Freedom comes with a Price, the blood of our Warriors.
@51panzerman5 жыл бұрын
God bless you Merlantes for your bravery and sense of service and obligation to your country!
@Jeffro37806 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Karl, and for being truly one of our finest. Rest in peace Charles Thomas.
@louisdelmar24316 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Charles Thomas.
@elgavilansegoviano88586 жыл бұрын
War is hell and I salute all veterans of all the wars for their bravery love for country and fortheir willingness to put their lives on the line so that we may live free and safe!!,..
@Howdy6995 жыл бұрын
I wish I could shake that man’s hand and tell him thank you. Best wishes and respect from Canada
@ianjarrett27245 жыл бұрын
I am English but I respect this man greatly for his service and command.
@70stunes714 жыл бұрын
Ian Jarrett,. I served with the British royal Air Force in a NATO support unit nearly 40 years ago, with lots of great English Airmen,. Yes and ladies also in the British services. There were other nations that were part of our unit also. Always miss England, and some of my forefathers came from there in the 1600s in the Devon area.
@robertisham52792 жыл бұрын
Service for what?
@clydewilson11415 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karl for protecting us. CWO4, USN, Ret, 73-95.
@_past_colinwoods65444 жыл бұрын
I could never imagine what these men were faced with; the sheer amount of the human experience packed into a couple of years just as they’re starting their lives. That’s a young age to be carrying those kinds of burdens. I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of developing a mental health practice that conducts first responder and veteran, group therapy sessions with an emphasis on PTSD. We only contract therapists that have formerly served in the military and/or been first responders in the past to work with these men and women. It’s so important to our clients that the people we ask them to trust in understand their experiences and can appreciate the importance and impact it’s had on their lives. I feel honored to help in some small way, and just getting to know and befriend these men and women has made a huge impression on my life. Thank you all for the sacrifices you’ve made-you deserve the best this country has to give.
@ajhail34886 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Karl, you are an outstanding role model and a true hero.
@2098elk6 жыл бұрын
Welcome Home Marine! U.S Army 1965-67. Your country called and you answered..
@frankiefernandez52525 жыл бұрын
Great moral character. The Marines and the nation were blessed to have him. He was in a bar surrounded by women and his conscience took over. They don't make men like that anymore.
@jackiewesteaton45765 жыл бұрын
He is a MARINE First ! Semper Fi til I die ! Cpl. Steve eaton,HMM165,CH53CC,RVN/RNVN. 1972/73. Proudly served 1970 to 76. Please pray this holiday season for ALL U.S. men & woman in service ALL over the world. Regards, SCE.
@marystachowiak72726 жыл бұрын
God Bless you for your Service! I was a PenPal to many of you from my Hometown Racine Wisconsin... I've just turned 61 on April 13th. God Speed your Store of Blessings to the forefront of His Lists!
@lonelylongdistancekiller98446 жыл бұрын
Mary Stachowiak nobody wanted yoi fuckers as penpals yo
@jimmybaker28456 жыл бұрын
Mary Stachowiak- I was a Marine in Vietnam and received letters from pen pals. I had one that wrote to me from Greeley Colorado. You ladies don't realize the comfort it was for us to hear from a complete stranger from the States. Telling us about yourselves and things back home, though I was from the deep South, she, Colorado. Her name was Cheryl and was 24 and I was 19. We quit writing when I came home and I have often wondered where she is today. We did appreciate those letters and thanks a million for them.
@windwizard1005 жыл бұрын
Mary, thanks for doing your part. Letters like that meant a lot to a LOT of guys. I was lucky enough to have a girl friend (now my wife) who wrote me almost every day I was over there. By the way, I live in Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin.
@donald9082 Жыл бұрын
Honors to our military men and women!
@johnwaddell41075 жыл бұрын
Sir I know where you are coming from. You did what Marines do, improvise, adapt, overcome. And keep doing it till the threat is no longer there. Semper Fi
@dereklonewolf90116 жыл бұрын
Nobody loves a soldier, TILL the enemy is at the gate . Salute you fella 🇨🇦 expat 🇬🇧
@deonal5 жыл бұрын
The enemy are inside the gates now, oy vey!
@johnmartlew58974 жыл бұрын
Derek lone wolf ......🇨🇦Argyles....1964-1969. Once an Argyle, always an Argyle.
@DJhuggo5 жыл бұрын
(from Brazil) Mr. Marlantes God bless you sir and your braves camerades ! Thank's for your sacrifice and noble service sir !!
@nickahr28202 жыл бұрын
I have just finished Karl's book Matterhorn. I have read many many books but I feel that Matterhorn is possibly the most intense, raw, honest and downright emotional piece of literature I have ever read. So many times I could have sobbed.. God bless all those souls from both sides, alive or passed who had to endure that and all conflicts.
@henniebester943710 ай бұрын
You've got it. Also read "What's it's like to go to war". Not fiction but gives you something of a back story.
@henniebester943710 ай бұрын
You've got it. Also read "What's it's like to go to war". Not fiction but gives you something of a back story.
@joez77595 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you for your service God bless you… And those that did not make it back by their souls rest in peace🙏💐
@shelbymartinez72484 жыл бұрын
I have read his book “what it is like to go to war” and tbh it is a very good book written by him and I would totally recommend everybody to read it it’s definitely worth it
@martynursell5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your ❤️,God bless you my friend. I too am a British army vet. This is the life of loyalty and love for our brothers in combat,I send you my peace and love. We stand together. 🌹❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🌹 Pastor Martyn. Infantry, British army.
@conanthedestroyer45095 жыл бұрын
It was good to here your story sad how many people are lost to war.
@matthiasverstappen59173 жыл бұрын
Having read "Matterhorn" a couple of times, it really shows just how much the novel is based on his experiences... Even what he said in this short video is portrayed really well in the book. I don't know how to explain it, but it truly hits in a special way. Would definitely recommend reading it some time, it is by far the best book I have ever read. Thank you, Mr. Marlantes for sharing your experiences with the world in such a way. btw, sorry if I made some poor translations.
@henniebester943710 ай бұрын
It's a phenomenal piece of literature
@andyhornhornhorn7 ай бұрын
It was brilliant. I will read it again at some point.
@perrycorsetti36743 жыл бұрын
Thank you all for your service 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@jeremyvaughn37075 жыл бұрын
I wanna say thank you to all Of our military veterans for what they've done to make our lifes Better
@theodorkorner14974 жыл бұрын
Just finished his book "Matterhorn", it's quite a masterpiece! Anyone who read it, can feel how much of that he has gone through in reality.
@joesmoe44656 жыл бұрын
You Sir geets the five finger salute! You just told me what I needed to hear and you were in Vietnam. God bless you!
@cece31943 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. Peace in the storm.
@johnmachinemachine7065 жыл бұрын
Live you're life the best you can so that sacrifice was not in vain and never FORGET
@stephendoing22533 жыл бұрын
The end of inocence... so many young men lost it in so many wars. I thank you for your service.
@-1nterruption-9606 жыл бұрын
I salute you sir. From a former soldier to a former marine. Thank you for your service. Sfc Escalera 121st/FA. Iraq 07 - 08
@MasterYota15 жыл бұрын
Thank you AARP. For giving back...
@capt36625 жыл бұрын
God Bless all who served and those serving now!
@davidgray81916 жыл бұрын
Welcome home, Brother. May God bless you.
@robertbishop53575 жыл бұрын
A good officer is one who listens to those around him.
@IfbbProRolandcHazard4 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi sir. Love you very much and I'm glad you came home.
@667DOOM5 жыл бұрын
thomas 19, with the heart of a lion respect from germany
@woodscw502 жыл бұрын
thank you a brother
@susanmazzanti56436 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me another piece of a family story and for living to tell it. My brother was one of the pilots that flew you all back and forth. He took me to the O Club one Friday night so he could get drunk enough to tell the flight students and pilots his "funny" stories about getting all the people on two helicopters back alive. I knew that he valued the life of every man on those two ships and did what he had to for them to live including flying an overloaded, wounded helicopter that they later told him could not fly. He agreed because there was no longer a reason to work that hard to fly it. Again, thank you for doing your very best in a bad situation and for coming home to tell the stories of those who can no longer tell what they gave for us.
@murraywilliams5256 жыл бұрын
Susan Mazzanti .
@skyhawk613 жыл бұрын
2 tours as a CAS pilot in support of those ground Marines and Helo pilots. Did all I could to keep the VC off their backs when I could. I consider myself to be very fortunate to make it home but still feel guilty about not being able to do more to support my fellow Marines. Got shot at but never hit as some of buddies were. I’ve never, and never will, regretted my serving in Nam and would do so again if called upon. Semper Fidelis to all Marines who answered the call as did this Marine.
@susanmazzanti56433 жыл бұрын
@@skyhawk61 glad you made it back. My brother got a distinguished flying cross in Vietnam so I've heard some stories. My grandson is the youngest Marine in the family. I was always happy when they took the civilians off the gates in Corpus Christi. The Marines had orders so they had nothing to prove and were usually very nice.
@quinnking84056 жыл бұрын
Bless this man
@paulsobu90844 жыл бұрын
He has a forever feeling about loosing a friend that civilian politician never have. Salute to the heroes of the great USA 👍
@jasonwillard74635 жыл бұрын
Your a hero sir.
@hotaugust06073 жыл бұрын
One of the most amazing touching stories of all time. Thank you for your service good sir!
@garyjd11666 жыл бұрын
IMO Karl Marlantes is one exceptional human being. I watched several videos dealing with his books and experiences in Vietnam and he's one top notch speaker.
@rudolfrojas5 жыл бұрын
It really makes you feel for those young grunts - never had a chance to experience life and its joys. And they did it all so that we could enjoy our own lives. We need to remember that - every day of our free lives.
@gregorytoddsmith97445 жыл бұрын
Welcome home. Thank you Marine.
@deborahalden53126 жыл бұрын
Bless you..from Northern Ireland
@BBBqqq64 жыл бұрын
It's really interesting the way he talks. I just finished reading Matterhorn (which I highly recommend you read) and his voice really comes through in the book. For example, the reverence he gives to radio operators comes through in the book, or the love that exists between people who have shared combat. This guy is amazing.
@shawncarbbins73444 жыл бұрын
Yea the way he tried to talk was like he was telling himself that it’s ok and we all make mistakes
@shaneupham7056 жыл бұрын
I have respect for all Vets no matter what war all of them did something that i can't physically or emotionally do
@MrJoeyBoombotz6 жыл бұрын
God Bless you sir. It was an immoral war not because our cause was not noble, but because the people at the top that escalated the conflict in 1964 had no intentions of winning it, a dastardly thing. It was a noble thing you did to volunteer to go because in an advancing civilization a soldier is to follow the commands of his superiors and his oath as an officer. How many 10s of 1000s of Marines have followed orders to take a hill they knew they could not take and died without resentment fighting to the death like your wonderful radioman and friend who is in heaven with Jesus smiling down at you right now. Well done. You were an inspiration on many levels.
@Dan_Therapist4 жыл бұрын
@B M America always does the right thing we are told
@qarmatianwarhorse60282 жыл бұрын
They DID intend to win it. Unfortunately for them, the Soviet-supplied air defence systems proved to be too much for them...and the Vietnamese fought them to a 1:1 ratio in the air. Invading the North proved impossible so they got bogged down in a war of attrition in the South...which they ultimately lost.
@greetb93303 жыл бұрын
A Man of principles and courage. Superb. Good luck to all.
@floriotj6 жыл бұрын
I would like to thank AARP for telling these soldiers and sailors stories.
@miltonhollis7033 жыл бұрын
A very APPRECIATED and Noble Gentleman"
@motaki7015 жыл бұрын
Even if you disagree politically, we as a nation have a duty to honor our veterans and fallen warriors,. Because without them, our freedom would be nothing but a distant memory.
@garyjohnson12013 жыл бұрын
@Gary Williams Your words are well put.
@chrisglemser44473 жыл бұрын
Very touching story. Very brave men. Hands down. You'll never see r be forgotten 💔
@grizzly8179h6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Sir.
@roseshirk28103 жыл бұрын
These people will do and see thing we will never see or do support them always and never forget them give your support
@joedixon55136 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Brother. "Semper Fi!"
@fredceely4 жыл бұрын
Karl's books are terrific. I highly recommend them.
@cameronwong27604 жыл бұрын
what a hero. god bless him and all those who served !
@dwade63224 жыл бұрын
I wish i could be half the man this guy became. Much respect.
@robertmashburn83303 жыл бұрын
I was a 2531 MOS, Vietnam Era Veteran, USMC. Something people don’t always realize is that Marines, because that’s what I know, has a Camaraderie. That means that although you fight amongst yourself, You Love those Guys, each and every one! To loose one is pretty devastating. This story brings much back. My heart hurts for this Lieutenant! Any Man in that situation make the best decision, based on what he knows, At that Instant! I’d Love to communicate with this Man! Tell him, GOD’s grace and Love supersede’s all. And that means “All”. Semper Fi
@emansnas4 жыл бұрын
Very smart guy plus high moral/ethical values, integrity and courage. American backbone.