The Ravens: Part III Renegade

[@mikestafford2792]

This was a great video. I enjoy these as i was a AF Vietnam veteran. Aircraft electrician. 70-71. DaNang and Pleiku. I liked Cavanaugh and the cook story. Funny.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@mikestafford2792 thank you sir for watching and commenting.

[@sc.34]

Ty for these videos! My dad was a young boy around 14 when they left Laos. His dad fought in the war but was an opium user. He got sick and died early when my father was around 8-9 years old. After the Americans pulled out they left to Thailand on foot as many others did. I asked my dad why did they leave even instead of being suppressed by the communists, the USA left you guys?? He said the words “freedom” had poisoned their mind at the time and was promised a new home free by the Americans.. They also left because were scared if they viets had found any of evidence that their family was tied to the war then they would be killed. A lot of us in the states want to forget what happen and continue to not look back. 99% of my family don’t seem to talk much about the past or to the next generation at all. Growing up in America I disliked my Hmong culture because I didn’t understand where and how we came to. I just wanted to fit in like everyone else who grew up normal in the states.. Today I am a proud Hmong/American, I have nothing but respect to the people who died fighting for their lives/cause. When you feel down in life you have no where to look towards. I found my Hmong roots and couraged they had. If they were pilots and generals, then I know I can do much more with my life. I use that energy to fuel and motivate myself everyday to do better!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@sc.34 what an inspiring wonderful message you have. I’m touched by your courage and strength. God Bless. Thank you for watching and posting.

[@rwjr1944]

Is that "Taz" in the background?

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@rwjr1944 sir, the thumbnail, as they call it, is Craig Duehring.