VIETNAM REMEMBERED - Coming Home, a Larry Cappetto Film Presentation 2024

[@randallbroadus3213]

THIS IS FOR EVERY VIETNAM VET.WELCOME HOME YALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.WHEN I WAS TEN YEARS OLD MY BROTHER WENT TO VIETNAM.I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT.I WAS PROUD OF MY BROTHER SERVING OUR COUNTRY.I SET THERE MANY OF TIMES WATCHING MY MOTHER CRY WHEN SHE GOT A LETTER FROM MY BROTHER.I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN MY BROTHER CAME HOME FROM NAM.WHEN COMING HOME MY MOTHER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN WICHITA FALLS ,TEXAS.THIS HIPPIE WAS STANDING THERE AND YELLED OUT TO MY BROTHER AND SHOT HIM THE BIRD.THAT HIPPIE PROBABLY TO THIS DAY WISHED HE HAD NEVER DONE IT.MY BROTHER JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND TOOK OFF AFTER HIM.MY MOTHER WAS SCREAMING DON'T DO IT JERRY.MY BROTHER WHOOPED HIS ASS LIKE I HAVE EVER SEEN.MY MOTHER WAS SCREAMING JERRY YOU ARE GOING TO KILL HIM.MY BROTHER STOPPED AND GOT BACK IN THE CAR WITH NOT ONE SCRATCH ON HIM.MY BROTHER DID THREE TOURS IN NAM.HE WAS NATURAL HOT HEADED PERSON WHEN GROWING UP.PLUS HE WHOOPED HIS ASS IN UNIFORM.MY BROTHER PASSED AWAY THREE YEARS AGO DUE TO AGENT ORANGE.HE RETIRED AFTER 23 1/2 YEARS AS A SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Randall, that is a powerful story about your brother. Would love to interview you sometime and have you share that story with me. If you're interested please reach out to me. God bless you my friend. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@glendaharris7219]

Great memory. Thank you for honoring your brother by sharing this memory. God bless you..God bless America 🇺🇸

[@ChristIsRisen6777]

Very moving presentation. That first vet in particular hit me hard.

[@blbarkerbarker360]

In the back of my mind, can’t help thinking what his mother would have done to that hippie chick if she had been there beside him.

[@Matt-bu7th]

Excellent work Larry. The musical score is very compelling. You are giving so much honor. May God bless your work to continue with abundant resources. I will be donating soon.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you very much Matt for your kind words and support. God bless you!!

[@tntkitty3595]

I was a Wac. That is what they call women who join. I was in from 69-73 . I worked at the post hospital as a EKG Tech. Welcome home all of our soldiers. you are all heros

[@charlesbosse9669]

I've seen most of these stories that you published, Larry. All great men. I appreciate you and all of their stories. God bless you all, and thank you. Its the least I can do is to listen and be grateful,and i am truly a grateful American and proud of these men as well. Thank you, Larry.

[@Stax-ht9md]

The Vietnam Vet have their own unique story. They deserved our respect, but that did not always occur. I believe most Americans appreciated these men and women back then, and prayed for them as I did in my youth. Unfortunately, the Good People of this country did not speak out against these creeps whose voice was allowed to drown out the majority. Let us never allow that to happen again! To our Vietnam Vets, I say welcome home, and I say thank you so much for your service and representation of this country. You did us proud. God bless each and every one of you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Always so appreciative of your comments Chet. This story was extra special. A labor of love my friend.

[@LouisCapps-p3z]

Thank you vets.

[@toddcofer6491]

Thank you Larry well done. Thank You Veterans, I never knew how unfairly you were treated. I have always admired all Veterans. I love freedom and am greatful for it.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Todd!!

[@LJK69187]

Larry you are a national treasure!!!!! Thank You for everything that you do!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings LJ. This work is a labor of love. Glad you found my channel. God bless you!!

[@ponderwilu]

Wonderful work you’re doing Mr. Cappetto. Those young men sacrificed so much. They were (are) the best of us. “Lest they be forgotten”.

[@dalerash6285]

Awesome Larry, not even my own children or my wife have ever asked me about my service in Vietnam, and we were married before I joined, it was many years later, that any of my other family or friends asked me about my service, usually it was other Vietnam vets that we shared our experiences with. Thank you Larry, and God bless you !

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

So much emotions... So much hurt... So much pain our Vietnam veterans have gone thru! So much given... So much sacrifice. If those protesting would have just did their protesting instead of verbally or physically abusing those "bravest of the brave" then it would of given these veterans maybe time to readjust into this crazy world. I've been discussed with it all since getting out of the Marine Corps in 1975. Welcome Home. I am proud of all those who were there! Thank you, so much Larry for such a caring video! Namaste. From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.

[@zeke1667]

Well done Larry & a sincere thank you to all Vietnam Veterans. Welcome home from the son of an 85th Evac. Medic - Phu Bai, S. Vietnam '70-'71.

[@GingerRyska]

I was a teeny during this time. I recall my mother telling us that if she ever caught us disrespecting a soldier she beat the 🤬 out of us. I had no idea what she was even talking about until my adult years. Never could imagine such behavior 😢. Had a neighbor who was drafted. I used to watch him out our living room window--i was in love! Months later I was standing over his casket😢😢😢. That kind of heartache never goes away. I Keep his framed picture on a shelf to this day❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ginger, a very moving story. I would like to see his photo and some information about his military service. Please reach out via my website. Thank you for watching my video. larrycappetto.com

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

This is heartbreaking. 😞 Excellent video. ❤ God Bless Each and Every Single Vietnam Veteran!! 🙏🇺🇸❤💙 Thank You for your Service to our Country!! And Welcome Home!! 🤗🙏🇺🇸❤💙

[@AlvinUselton]

Congratulations on a job well done ❤️🕊

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AlvinUselton]

Wow keep them coming. Your work is amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and all you do. I have watched the videos and so often put these segments together in my minds eye. And wondering if you would do something like this someday and I will say that I am very glad you have. My warmest regards to you Larry 😇❤️🕊🎯

[@VoicesofHistory]

You are so welcome Alvin. This project was a long time in the making. Many tears shed producing these segments.

[@lizsutherland8732]

Heartbreaking, thank you Larry and thank you VETs. We are glad you’re home.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Much appreciated Liz!!

[@jaysandstrom1359]

Fine job of editing. I think I’ve watched all of the full interviews of these men. Tear jerker for sure. Still Wondering what it was all about. For sure that is!! Kudos to you.

[@rickykratzer5838]

God bless all the veterans we love you all

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Ricky!!

[@lindajones8895]

Welcome Home. I thank each and everyone of you. 🤗🤗🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️♥️♥️

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Linda!!

[@lindajones8895]

@VoicesofHistory you're welcome. I'm a military brat. So I know how rudely our Vietnam Veterans were treated.

[@donnienorman8434]

Well done Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Donnie!!

[@sandeewood2948]

Came home in Aug 1969 after a year of combat with the 25th infantry division was wounded twice was a draftee my parents had a welcome home banner on the garage door a few days later some of my neighbors had a pot luck welcome home get together for me that was nice…after that everything changed everywhere I went to especially running into high school friends and told them that I just got home from nam they could care less treated me like crap remember going to a house party and a girl who I didn’t know who she was called me a baby killer…that’s when I realized not to mention anything ever again about being a Vietnam vet…now in my seventies I’m very proud of my service and especially the people I serve with…

[@paleo704]

I’m so sorry :( thank you for your service

[@VoicesofHistory]

Please consider DONATING towards this work if you are being helped and touched by these stories. www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U2WZVZ7B8XN3L VOICES OF HISTORY FILM AND VIDEO CATALOG ON KZbin: kzbin.infovideos Larry Cappetto WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@Matt-bu7th]

Done! Your work is so valuable

[@markjfox866]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖 HERO,S SHAME ON ALL WHO DOUBTED MISSTREATED OR DISSHONOURED THESE PEOPLE.

[@user-it3rq9qs5n]

Just my opinion… The hate was from a communist segment of our society primarily from academia, a small percentage that attracted a lot of attention. The majority of Americans respected our veterans coming home. We feel outraged about how you fellows were treated. We are proud of you God Bless all of you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you William!!

[@rockhunter6260]

A lot of the animosity on the West coast. Look where they are now👍🏻

[@topgeardel]

"WE" ? Speak for yourself. You are right, it was a small segment of the American population. Maybe a fringe part of our political spectrum. Most Americans were exhausted from the 11 active years of that BS war. Veterans made that war possible...and made an American disaster a reality. I don't respect the veterans...I respect the brave men who avoided Vietnam and did not participate in it. I respect those who stood up to their bully Government when it was wrong. That's patriotism.

[@willtopower2158]

Thank you Larry, Just Beautiful.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

I was drafted right after I graduated high school, then, US Army life, Mekong Delta Jan 1969 Vietnam war and back to the World, where the people AND OUR OWN GOVERNMENT shunned us, it added to PTSD. GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS that fought for freedoms of people. This is a great post,, THANK YOU Mr. cappetto

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ron I would love to have you tell me your story. Please reach out to me. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

@ofHistory,YES I WILL SEND YOU A EPISODE I HAD IN 1969 VIETNAM.when my own army was going to kill us

[@ypaulbrown]

wow, this is wonderful Larry, thank you so much for such a great effort.....Paul in Florida

[@VoicesofHistory]

You're very welcome Paul. This project was on my heart for years. I finally was able to finish it. Feel free to share.

[@ll77rre3]

So sorry for the way you guys were treated...you should be honored everywhere!!! GOD BLESS FOREVER EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR VIETNAM VETS!❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly I Thessalonians...GREAT Book in the Bible 🙏

[@fretworkpeddler]

Thank you, Larry. You are a true friend to veterans.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks David.

[@kathleenmoore4019]

I'm crying for them all😢❤

[@raybeavers3123]

Wow Larry! Excellent video that truly tells the story of many who served in Vietnam. Super Great Job 👏. I thoroughly enjoyed every comment from every Vietnam Veteran. Keep up the amazing work my Friend! 👏👍🤗🇺🇸🫡🙏

[@VoicesofHistory]

Hi Ray, many thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it greatly. My work has always been a labor of love. These stories must be told. Please feel free to share this video. I especially like the musical soundtrack which brings out the mood and emotion of these Veterans. God bless you my friend!!

[@ejsocci2630]

Well done Larry, thank so much for your support and work.

[@VoicesofHistory]

You are very welcome EJ!!

[@raybeavers3123]

Awesome video and Documentary Larry. Man! What a mighty fine piece of work here. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK IN BRINGING THIS TRUTH TO LIGHT AND EDUCATING SO MANY OF OUR YOUNGER GENERATIONS ABOUT THE REAL WAR IN VIETNAM. Please keep up this amazing work for all the civilians and prior military that are starving to learn more about The Vietnam War. So much still out there that is untold. Ray B. from Alabama

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ray, God Bless you and Merry Christmas! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@edwardh1591]

Very well done Larry. Most of my friends who were in Vietnam took their uniforms off before they got home. They talked about how terrible they were treated. God bless our veterans.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you brother Ed. God bless you!!

[@kennethkeefer9080]

Heart wrenching welcome home all that served fantastic job Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Kenneth!!

[@ejsocci2630]

God bless you all and,and welcome home to you all. Thank you all so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly!

[@reloadncharge9907]

Another amazing, honest episode…..thank you, and thank you to your supporters…..and, Welcome Home. Andrew

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you!!

[@bwfiibwfii1642]

This one really resonates. Thank you VoH. Salute 🫡

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you!!

[@philipcollins5440]

Great job Larry. I'll never forget a so called lady spitting on me. Why??😢

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Philip. Good hearing from you. I would like to hear your story. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@MichaelCerovski]

You honor us by honoring them. They are not forgotten. Thank you for reaching out to them. There is no shame in their service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Beautifully said Michael. God bless you my friend!!

[@jeanf8998]

That was evil to treat a vet like s-r. Because some ignorant people exist doesn’t mean we are all like that. I was like 21 and against the war but those types aren’t protesters they are haters. People like them are still against our way of life as Americans. They are despicable. Guys I was your age and went to school with you and I wasn’t aware of the level of stupidity. My friends were not like that. Everyone today needs to stand up for our country, not just for you guys, but for all the misinformation that is happening now. Good men fight because they are called by their country and some men fight because they have no choice. I am ashamed of those people. Let’s not let it happen again!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Jean!!

[@paulineverriere8054]

Thank you for doing what I was not capable…able to do..❤❤❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Pauline!! Curious if you are a filmmaker?

[@marialittlefieldpradokurpu2061]

I'm proud of all of you and your fellow veterans! Thank you, from the heart for your service and sacrifices then and the pain that followed you over the years. Gods love and His peace be with you all! 🙏

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings Maria, thank you for your kind comment.

[@tomdark3388]

As always great stuff Larry.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Tom!!

[@kurtzembower9297]

All of you will always and forever be my HERO I thank you from the bottom of my heart thank-you for my freedom and thank-you for your courage and service love you all till the end of time.....

[@VoicesofHistory]

Beautiful comment. Thank you!!

[@0101-s7v]

Thanks to all of our veterans for fighting for our country… our freedoms and our way of life. And thanks, Larry, for bringing their stories to us.

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless you!!

[@kennethkeefer9080]

Fabulous work Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

Always good hearing from you Kenneth, I love this video and story. Glad you like it. One of my favorites. Feel free to share. God bless you!!

[@glendaharris7219]

God love our Vietnam veterans and thode who love them. ❤🤗 so sorry for the way uou were treated when you came back to USA....you did the right thing fighting for us.. Those who treated you badly were cowardly... thank you so for your service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Yes, thank you Glenda!!

[@rickycoats1111]

You don’t know how much I appreciate all your work now and in the past an for what you continue to do. Thank you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Rick, so great to see you here. I'm so happy we reconnected. Your words mean a great deal to me. Many thousands of people here have heard your incredible story. When I come back in January we will get together and I will interview again 🙏

[@clintonmast4628]

And thank you Sir for making these video

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Clinton. This is a labor of love.

[@kathleenmoore4019]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Kathleen. God bless!!

[@dwightcurrie8316]

When I got home to The Family Farm, it was "Welcome Home, We're glad you're back safe" like I'd been on a pleasure trip. Nobody else said anything, other than "How're you doin?" from old friends. I was expected to pack it away like my uniform, and just "Get On With it" like nothing unusual had happened. I loaded up my Saddle and headed West, following the Rodeo and other jobs "Cowboying"and Chasing Racing Stables all over America. It took me 10+ years to settle down, even a little bit, but I made it so much easier than countless others. Cowboys and Westerners as a whole treated me a whole lot better than other parts of the country. I'll always be grateful for that, and The Horses were likely what saved my life. Here at Home on Daddy's Old Farm, I still have 9 Horses in my pasture. Any time Life and Living gets heavy, I wander out among them, with my Dogs, and all becomes Peaceful again. The Demons rarely come anymore, and maybe they are the reason they don't linger.

[@topgeardel]

You sound like a martyr and victim. Why did you allow your Government to send you to a war it didn't have the guts and integrity to declare? Why didn't you take a stand and face the consequences of your bully Government when it was wrong? You didn't belong in Vietnam...period. You had a choice and you made it. I am a proud Vietnam/Draft resistor. No complaints of how the Government made you go. YOU went.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

@@topgeardel You sound Full Of Shit, talking about stuff you Know Nothing About, from Decades Away, in a far different world that the one I was born into. Don't Suppose you Know Dick About me, Or My Life.

[@michaelroberts9427]

This is a great compilation of veteran testimonies regarding their homecoming experiences.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly Michael. God bless you!!

[@elvispashko4928]

Thanks for your service brother respect and love for you ❤️

[@richardspychala3764]

YOU KEEP BRINGING IT PIZONE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.CARRT ON. VIETNAM ERA VETERAN.

[@dondavey1959]

Larry THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK ! I think that a lot of Vets would have had a better time of coming home ,if it was a hero's welcome . Larry is there any chance you could do a show showing the other side of this story ? Where the protesters of the time and how they feel today , good or bad ? Maybe it would help the Vets understand more . Communication seams to work. I just think it would help both sides of this issue. Im a young Canadian who has followed this since I can remember. Thanks again and bless the troops.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Hey Don, I love your idea. Let’s talk about this some more. Please feel free to reach out to me. Here is my email address: [e-mail]

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

Thank you to all who served. You will never be forgotten.

[@shaynemilani1858]

Sir i just want to say you are the best generation of men that has walked this planet and all of you are unique and amazing people and true soldiers and veterans i have the biggest respect to men who fought in the vietnam war. God bless you all

[@Traikovich]

Right on Larry!

[@maureendrozda9960]

TO ALL VIETNAM VETERANS, INCLUDING MY OWN BROTHER, A SINCERE THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY! I AM SO GLAD YOU CAME HOME🇺🇲 & I AM SO SORRY THAT THIS COUNTRY TURNED IT'S BACK ON THE VERY MEN & WOMEN (MOSTLY NURSES) WHO PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE! GOD BLESS YOU!🙏

[@jinyingjiang4628]

Thank you ALL for your service. god Bless !

[@VoicesofHistory]

Much appreciated!!

[@Flightofthearrowoutdoors]

Thank you all for your service!

[@MrFrankturbo1]

Very touching Larry well done as usual . Nothing but the highest respect for our vets ..

[@VoicesofHistory]

Much appreciated Mr. Frank. Thank you for your kind words.

[@MrFrankturbo1]

Gonna call soon ! @@VoicesofHistory

[@davidphan70]

This is just inconceivable in today's society. Veterans are heroes.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching David!

[@billg125]

Another brilliantly produced video LARRY! Tell me, has anyone identified the GI shown at 28.18; he has a playing card & other bits on the front of his steel helmet? These men should NEVER have been made to feel less than the warriors that they were. To be told, even by family, not to wear their uniforms is beyond contempt; no wonder so many had huge issues being back in the 'normal' society. It is heartbreaking to see the torment on the faces of these men. Once again, I look around me & find it very difficult to find others that have my understanding of such issues. I am not an American but have the utmost sympathy with the American Vietnam veteran; likewise for ours too, but although on a much smaller scale, is just as real.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Bill, thank you mate for such a heartfelt comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to write a comment. I too look around myself many days and wonder if anyone really knows and understands what I am feeling. I have been trying to tell my story about the work I have been doing the past 22 years. I am happy you got to see this video. I do not know who the man is at 28:18. I love that photo though. God bless you mate!!

[@140ex5]

I was very proud of my uncle who served as a combat medic and earned a bronze star v device. I gave him a big hug when he came home.

[@willtownsend0715]

Man that first guy that came on when he started crying about being spit on at the airport I cried too. That hurt my heart because, my Uncle Allen was in country in 1971 in Quang Tri Province 101st ABN

[@VoicesofHistory]

I am in touch with Steve Perrault, the first man in the story. He is a good man.

[@willtownsend0715]

I’m literally watching his full video right now Larry!!!

[@203BoNeAFideBpt]

My Father is a Vietnam veteran he was with the 173 D company, He took the treatment of himself and his buddy's to heart, it made him mean, so thanks to the civilian peaces of shit from that time that finished killing our fathers, When they just survived Hell..doing what their country asked of them,I never met the smiling happy version of my dad.. Regardless I served as a Navy corpsman in both Iraq and Afghanistan..and my dad greeted me home with a hug and a cold"Welcome home son"...

[@47fireguy16]

A great video, sir. I can't help but think that a lot of what you see today in America is a by-product of the pansies that treated the vets this way when they came home. I am one that thinks we still need the draft so these little boys running around that can't figure out if they are men will have the opportunity to grow up and grow some. Thanks for all that you do.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Amen to that brother. Well said. I agree with everything you wrote and more. God bless you!!

[@johnwillis12454]

Unfortunately things have come full circle and the same would happen today with the same type of "people" .

[@kathleenmoore4019]

I will never forget Heroes and Veterans 💜❤.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Kathleen!!

[@cedric9839]

I came home like this. I was wounded in Vietnam, a few days later medivac to Camp Zama Japan. Later flew to Travis Air Force Base. Than flew to Fritzsimmons Army Hospital Denver Colorado. A few months later a convalescent leave to go home.

[@boknows3841]

I was too young to serve, but I wish I could have been there with you. But I don't know how it would have turned out. But I do know what no one would have dared disrespect me or you. God Bless

[@kennethkeefer9080]

I’m ashamed of fellow humans for treating these soldiers that way thank one and all for your bravery

[@markjfox866]

B proud. Even government turned their back on soldiers. No help assistance encouragement or to get jobs.🙏🏼

[@charleskingking]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Deceasedaccount73]

Thankyou all, God bless you all 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇲

[@ritaschultz6859]

This young man whom I was crazy about at the time he was home on leave , he was told not to wear his uniform ? He showed up with his army shirt on over his white TShrit his army shirt had his name displayed, and his rank and &unit , His patches on his shoulders he was driving his Harley ,he dove up to my house I WAS out SIDE WAITING FOR HIM HE STOPPED &, I looked at him what a hamsome man . And I said Charlie ! What are you doing all decked out in your army shirt ? ARE you looking for trouble ? & He winked at me and said , "Only if it finds me , hop on sweetie and lean into TO ME , and I sure did . I LOVE YOU CHARLIE MY BRAVE, honorable warrior ❤️ That sweet memory I hold of him happened over 55 years ago 🌹🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment Rita. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you!!

[@gilwhitmore9682]

God bless all of these guys for what they did and had to deal with. You know what I have never seen? Any of the protesters say they were sorry for what they did to these vets when they returned. Apologies are long overdue.

[@clintonmast4628]

The way that America has treated you all is the only shameful thing. The anti war protesters are the ones who brought shame , they were and still are the disgrace! Welcome home , and thank you all ! You all deserve all of our gratitude and thanks . I as an American want to say thank you and thank God for real Men ,and real Americans 🙏

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching this video Clinton. One of my best works.

[@dondavey1959]

All of it.

[@butchs6099]

Thanks to Hanoi Jane Fonda, the media and the likes of John 'reporting for duty' Kerry, a big middle finger to those two. My older brother flew from Travis AFB, I believe it was, to Chicago O'Hara January '67 and I dont recall at 5a.m. any hippies there awake at that hour. Our dad being a WWII vet most likely would have mopped the floor with any protesters there when we all walked through the terminal to the car. Brothers plane was the last to land that morning at O'Hara because of the huge snow storm that had started about 4 am that morning. Brother Lee and dad got on the truck shortly after to run a load out, got 4 miles south of town and were snowbound. They walked home and the midwest was paralyzed two weeks with 3 foot of snow. Can remember Lee saying shoveling sand into sand bags in Nam at least it was warmer then shoveling snow here at home but he was and we was glad he made it.

[@VoicesofHistory]

What a story Butch. Thank you for watching and commenting. God bless you!!

[@richardgiel5980]

Welcome home

[@johnvingoe6543]

Excellent film but so sad to think the vets were mistreated.

[@kevbrown7137]

Hateful hateful protesters.... And those horrible people lived a life of freedom.... 👎

[@robertalaniz5547]

Very sad how they were treated , my Uncle was a Vietnam soldier and he didn't come back the same it was very hard for him to readjust .

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment Robert.

[@artrunningbear3599]

in Special Forces we served behind lines a lot in Special Ops, I was being carried out as a wounded and proud decorated Green Beret , when people saw my Beret they started hollering look "a baby killer get him", they stared showing tomatoes and trash at me they had to portect me because they wanted to drag me off the stretcher. All of us were sick and could't believe what was going on. The airport put us in a pilot room because there was a group screaming outside to get us. I began to feel embarrassed for my medals and Beret.

[@drgnner6028]

I experienced the same thing coming home at SFO. I can't understand why it was a good idea to show these men shedding tears about being so horribly traumatized so long ago by our own generation. It shamed me when it happened. I did not speak of Vietnam for 27 years. I look at the people of my generation now and wonder where they were during the war. Were they protesting and spitting on the men and women returning from a far away country where their lives were always on the line or were they just quiet veterans? I blame the media, the politicians and the greatest generation for not intervening or standing up for their sons and daughters when they needed it most. This was a very, very sad interview.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I would be interested in speaking with you about what you share here. Feel free to contact me: Larry Cappetto. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@richardspychala3764]

I SAY YHANK YOU FOR SAYING I DO.100 PER CENT

[@LouisCapps-p3z]

We were the next bunch of guys to go to Vietnam. Nixon ended everything. We saw many people who went in before us and came home.

[@tntkitty3595]

Shame on those who spit on the troops. I wonder if any of these people are ashamed of themselves. They fought for their freedom.

[@robertalaniz5547]

I hate hearing the way they were treated , when my Uncle / Tio came home he ran off to Texas for some reason or another , I hope it wasn't cause he was treated that way , I was always proud of my Tio .

[@SteveGrabher]

A National Disgrace-This is so sad. This is NOT taught in schools. I don't think college kids have any idea of the sacrifices of these men. So sad

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree Steve. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@BenEthridge]

A few yrs back seemed everyone wanted to thank me for my service. To the point it got sickening to me. I asked some of them where the Hell they were at and what were they saying in 1969 , most of them shut up quickly and dropped their heads walked away. All of a sudden it was popular to thank a vet, I wanted to puke!...Be real will me or be gone

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Ben for your comment.

[@ritaschultz6859]

Thank you for your honorable service to our country and the sacrifice you gave. May God Bless you and yours 🇺🇸 🌹I'm so sorry for the way all of our young warriors were treated during that period of time 💔

[@ryleeryan3738]

Everlasting shame to the "Americans" who treated these men so bad. A comment about the good people who didn't treat these men badly makes me sick. Except for the families ALL of America is culpable. Look at pictures of these boys at that young age trashed is the most despicable event of our history. JOE RYAN A/3/503 173RD AIRBORNE INFANTRY

[@keithj6251]

Where were the authorities when the hippies were running amok and assaulting military members in airports?

[@ottawascout]

Vert sobering..

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Roger!!

[@briansolomon2969]

Yeah, most of the hippie chicks I've met were narcissist.

[@garethraven3933]

I wonder if any of the hippies regret what they did or do they still have the same crap attitude.

[@topgeardel]

Such incredible BS. I am a proud Vietnam/Draft resistor. Let's get this pathetic nonsense of how the troops were treated in the right perspective. Vietnam was an American disgrace and tragedy. The US did not even have the guts and integrity to declare a war it sent 60000 Americans to die in. The US did not belong in Vietnam, it was not our fight. Every one of those guys you Boo Hoo about were invaders and aggressors in someone else's country that did nothing to Americans or the US. It was an Asian civil war for independence after a long era of colonialism. A LOT of BAD things were committed at the hands of Americans. All you have to do is listen carefully to these veteran videos to get that. Massacres were committed. US servicemen even murdered their own COs to avoid orders given. Civilian casualties and collateral damage were terribly high. You can't really blame the North Vietnamese for declaring American pilots as "war criminals". These guys came home and expected hearts and flowers. THE ONLY things these veterans should have cared about is that they didn't return home in a box and dodged a bullet from the people they wrongly went to kill. That's the only thing they should have cared about. Their constant self-declared martyrdom is sickening. They made that American tragedy a reality. They could have avoided being part of that American disgrace....just like I and thousands did. They are not heroes, nor someone's victim....they are nothing more than survivors of an American disgrace they willingly allowed themselves to be sent to.

[@ryleeryan3738]

It's just killing you, isn't it. The worm turned and how come you're not a hero anymore. You comment on the Vets being crybabies etc. what about you whining on the post. Hey, put a hat on that says "PROUD DRAFT RISISTER" and I'm sure you'll get all of the accolades you so rightly deserve. " I'LL GO LAST...AND THINK I'LL LET YOU PASS...AND TIME WILL TELL JUST WHO FELL AND WHOS BEEN LEFT BEHIND...WHEN YOU GO YOUR WAY AND I GO MINE!" I hope hundreds of people in ear shot of you says THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE to a veteran