Vietnam veteran shares how the war impacted his life

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David Hollar, a Vietnam veteran and author, spent his tour overseas as an infantry officer. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and deployed to South Vietnam from September 1969 to August 1970. Hollar opens up about his time leading a platoon at age 25 during his tour, going into grave detail about the horrors of war. When Hollar returned home, he noticed how he had changed both physically and mentally. Decades later, Hollar wrote the books "Mr. NewHeart - Heart Attack to Transplant and Beyond" and "Casualties of War: An Infantry Lieutenant in Vietnam," which are based on some of his life experiences. Thank you for your service, David, and welcome home!
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@filmperia1945 5 ай бұрын

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@AnthonyVoci-l9r 5 ай бұрын

I’m 74 now,Vietnam 69-71. Was stationed at Lai Khe,north of Saigon near Cu-Chi. Combat engineers w/168th Engineer Battalion. Today i have stage four prostrate cancer from agent orange. PTSD&major depressive order. I’m hurting physically&mentally. Take care brother,keep your head high!

@malcolmhayward4431 5 ай бұрын

Mate Jesus Christ died for was buried and rose again for your sins and all who will believe, he did that because he loves you believe it trust him and rest in him after all the trouble you’ve been through you can do with some good news

@darylhoskins5696 5 ай бұрын

Was 18 when war ended , Hope God grants You peace Brother !

@kilcar 4 ай бұрын

We are the same age brother. Same malady. There is solid research vitamin D slows the prostate cancer reproducing. Fact. No bs. We'll keep you in our daily prayers brother. You are not forgotten, nor are you alone. Be OPTIMISTIC. It's a real medicine.

@SuzyGarcia324 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your service and welcome home! I am so sorry for the pain and hurt. I understand how difficult it can be. Please be well. Sending healing vibes your way!

@David-p7z9n 4 ай бұрын

I’ve read of the extensive tunnels of Cu Chi. I missed Vietnam and Gulf war 1. USMC , Huey crewchief, 83-87

@chrisozzy56 5 ай бұрын

My brother served from late ‘67 until Spring of ‘69 . I was only 10 , but remember him as a fun loving jokester before he went in , and he came back as a serious, no nonsense type guy . Had a very difficult time adjusting , and told me NEVER to join up . He eventually moved to Colorado and lived isolated in the mountains , until he was able to face his demons and rejoin the family . He found peace in God and lived a rather normal life until passing in 2014 . Still MY HERO .

@georgezink8256 4 ай бұрын

We went through hell in that war? Wia

@felixmadison5736 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your brother's passing, but it's good to hear that he did find peace in God. War does different things to different people. I graduated high school in 1967, and was drafted exactly a year later. A high school acquaintance who graduated a year earlier than I, was so screwed up by what he witnessed in combat that he committed suicide when he came home. He was 21 years-old.

@steve-o5600 4 ай бұрын

What a great guy. I salute you David. Marine infantry VN '67.

@anthonytran7566 4 ай бұрын

I salute both of you !!!! Welcome home the USA !!!! Thank you for your service and God bless you !!!!!

@felixmadison5736 4 ай бұрын

I was also serving with the U.S. Army in 1969 Vietnam, but my rank was E-3, and I was age 20. God bless you David Hollar, and thank you for your service to our great nation.

@lowandslow3939 5 ай бұрын

From one vet to another, welcome home.

@dswiger 4 ай бұрын

I am also 74 & was in country 69/70. While my experiences were not as brutal as David's, they still haunt me. Hearing his accounts takes me back to a place I don't want to be. Then I get calm and can listen to these stories. Life goes on but the memories don't fade. Take care brother & welcome home

@charlesmiddleton3247 4 ай бұрын

You are much appreciated for your service and sacrifice my veteran brother! Be kind to yourself and stay strong! From a Marine Corps veteran, ( 1971-1975).

@DavidHamros 5 ай бұрын

WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU SIR, GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

@bradr2142 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service young man.

@romanhollow2985 5 ай бұрын

An American Hero. Thank you, sir.

@tigertiger1699 4 ай бұрын

A hero for all of us in the West… , regardless of the politics etc.., he / they put the life’s aside…🌹 🙏🙏🙏🇳🇿

@sr633 4 ай бұрын

Please consider these men. ...

@boknows3841 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and your interview.

@SuzyGarcia324 4 ай бұрын

David God Bless and welcome home! Thank you for your service and for sharing your story!

@WallySauer 5 ай бұрын

You are a real Hero! Thank you for telling your story We need to hear these stories the hell our men and women went through in Nam.God Bless you Sir and God Bless America!

@carlv8168 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and valor, Lt. Hollar. My heart goes out to you for the trauma you experienced. Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I was draft age during your time in 'Nam, and I lost a good friend in Aug of 1970 over there. He was in the Army infantry.

@ejsocci2630 4 ай бұрын

Welcome home,Thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

@josephdirvin401 4 ай бұрын

I was with the 1/26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Our base camp was Phouc Vinh. I spent 3-5 days there my first few days in country. We came back to Phouc Vinh for 1-2 days a few times during my tour. I did spend about 3-4 days there on the way home. Stopped in Quan Loi, Phu Loi, Lai Khe for a day for supplies. The other 10-11 months I was in the field.

@juliandetroitdriverblue1185 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. 🙏 My grandfather who raised me was in WW2 and told me a few stories about how he survived and how many leaned on eachother. He also had a struggle when he returned. Suffering from effects of Malaria didn't help. He always was so grateful about his doctor who saved his life at that point. He was a mentor and true Dad to me growing up in his household. He was able to do so much after, like yourself. Thanks for your inspiration. God bless you on your journey to be at Peace..

@larryb982 5 ай бұрын

Great thank you sir for your service.

@mortondavisproductions7578 5 ай бұрын

You are a kind soul. So glad you are alive and that you share your experiences with others.

@thevet2009 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I deeply relate to many of the experiences you described, having served as an Infantry platoon leader with Big Red One during Desert Storm, and later deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. Though I retired in 2009, I still grapple with those memories privately. Your words and service are deeply appreciated. Salute.

@donaldcummings6439 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story!

@CamilleCullen-ow6qj 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for your service!! It's because of people like you who are willing to protect our country that I get to enjoy this free nation. I hope you feel better soon.

@tigertiger1699 4 ай бұрын

It’s great to hear their stories.. their feelings.. experiences… and super great to have them share the load… to be heard..🌹

@user-tn6sd4cn9y 5 ай бұрын

So. At the end of the video he describes the value of counseling he received and the messages to others in his book. After all he's been through he is still trying to serve others.

@sfield2265 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@jimw.4161 4 ай бұрын

I know it's hard to believe that a cold beer, hot chow, and a hot shower could ever be considered luxuries - but for the guys in the bush, they were... they really were. Unless you were there, you have absolutely no understanding of the hardships these guys endured. It was brutal in the jungle - even if there were no firefights. It was an extremely harsh and unforgiving environment. Any mistake in the bush could be your last - for eternity. There is a wall in Washington D.C. with more than 50,000 names on it that arrest to the truth of my statements. On top of everything else, the G.I.s were shit on when they returned home from the war zone - and that was unforgivable. I had a very dear friend who served in the 101st Airborne as a rifleman in Vietnam in 1968. He didn't die in the war - but it killed him just the same. His name is not on the Wall - like so many others who never got over the war. These true stories are priceless and we owe our veterans a tremendous debt of gratitude.

@indycharlie 4 ай бұрын

MARS Station brother . I never made it to DT , but I was with the 25th . Did the Tay Ninh , Bu Dop , Quan Loi , Loch Ninh , Song Be circuit . Lai Khe was my last base camp . Stay strong brother , and may you have peace this weekend .. doc 68-71 ..

@kennethprice5628 5 ай бұрын

Welcome homee brother

@buzz5969 5 ай бұрын

Was just born during NAM but did 26 years through the Gulf shenanigans and it changed my life, the military, not the Gulf. It has that effect.

@jeffreypinder9398 5 ай бұрын

Well done, Lt.

@virtsz1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir! God Bless & welcome home

@jeffhiggins808 4 ай бұрын

Welcome home sir. Thank you for your service. Your courage is inspiring.

@ambushedimagination1931 4 ай бұрын

Mister, you deserve more respect and praise than our entire nation could give in 2 lifetimes. I'm sure you've managed well enough without it on your own and wouldnt ask for it anyhow, and that in itself makes me proud to hear your story and thumbs up the video. I only wish more could be done, wish more would have already been done, but this is the world we live in and it's low down shame you boys even ever had to pay taxes, or pay for gas. I tip my hat to you. I hope you have had a full life filled with loving people and the honor you deserve. Thank you

@jillklein6413 5 ай бұрын

January through Dec 1970 2nd 34th armor 25th infantry division. It will change you forever

@fartingdog20 4 ай бұрын

Im glad you made it home Sir !!

@lorenzoward946 5 ай бұрын

Very honest and useful testimony. Thank you

@leonjennings4632 4 ай бұрын

Welcome Home And Thank You For Your Service ✌️

@ronaldwarren5220 4 ай бұрын

I was able to see Bob Hope at Long BInh in 1968. Wonderful. I got home in time to see our men land on the moon. What a sight.

@199lib5 3 ай бұрын

I was able to see his show Xmas day 1967. Raquel Welch was a fine looking woman for at the time this 18 yr old.

@user-xv6rz9oq4y 4 ай бұрын

God bless you fellow service brother on this Memorial Day...

@buza1300 4 ай бұрын

Bless you sir! thanks for your story!!

@drgnner6028 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview. Welcome home brother.

@1594simonsays 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@tertessa 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir..

@juliandetroitdriverblue1185 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BillFlaws 4 ай бұрын

You are a very brave thank you for your service to fight communism

@Kitiwake 4 ай бұрын

You realize the North won and the whole of Vietnam is controlled by communism today. Where did "the spread of communism" occur because of that?

@NX4.6GT315 4 ай бұрын

RIP David W. Johnston 10-29-1946 - 5-29-1966

@Russellsagecline 5 ай бұрын

Eltee, you left your heart in Vietnam with your men who were KIA. Your new heart was for your wife. Hooah, sir.

@tomstoutenour2985 5 ай бұрын

The year 1970 I was with the 1st battalion 8th artillery 25th Infantry Division,I’m sure that we supported you with fire missions from our 105 mm howitzers. Were you in Cambodia in May 1970?

@shadowwolf9503 5 ай бұрын

I served with my local Army National Guard Unit, 1982-88. 1st Battalion, 63rd Artillery, 38th Inf Division. I was on a 105mm towed howitzer. First 2 years a ammo humper. Last 4 i was the assistant gunner. Thank you sir for doing all that you did ! I have much respect for you. Most of my family have served, including my wife and youngest son.

@12knots 4 ай бұрын

I feel you man.

@marcwilson7129 5 ай бұрын

Such heroes!!

@bryansteele832 4 ай бұрын

I don’t know why but it blows my mind these guys are now as old as the WWii vets back when they made band of brothers. Time waits for nobody.

@priscillamcclure4272 4 ай бұрын

I always look for Charles Branham in these videos

@djizzah 4 ай бұрын

smug rich politicians caused it

@falconinflight6235 4 ай бұрын

Great opportunity - GI Bill

@daveyvane9431 4 ай бұрын

Well it changed a lot more Viet Namese lives

@mikeparkhurst8804 3 ай бұрын

Strange how we here in America never heard a word about Vietnam, little about well and Korea everyone lived their own lives, America was great... Now after the Woke shit happens everyone has a problem.... WHY is that????

@calebswanson462 5 ай бұрын

MayJesus give you peace.its over.🎉

@SunofYork 4 ай бұрын

There is no god..never was

@georgezink8256 4 ай бұрын

Combat engr. Rome plows severely wounded 69 no help from v a

@Jim-h3z 4 ай бұрын

This man was in a world of shit

@shanesmith734 4 ай бұрын

Talk.about having BAGS. Jesus.

@danielfallon3363 5 ай бұрын

You had a choice. You could and should have opposed the war. Resist. Leave. Stay in school. Sympathy for you and others who drank the kool-aid. NOTHING is risk free

@carlv8168 5 ай бұрын

You really ought to lighten up on Lt. Hollar instead of politicizing this and criticizing him. He never mentioned anything about supporting the war. None of us liked our country getting involved in that mess either, but we still paid respect to the unfortunate souls who got drafted and ended up over there sacrificing their lives for a political cause.

@PrescottHome 5 ай бұрын

@@carlv8168 He had a choice. Sympathy and my heart goes out to him. Johnson, McNamara and Westmoreland are war criminals. They murdered more than 3 million people, based on lies, deception, threats and more. Still, he had a choice.

@afcgunner3369 5 ай бұрын

Wind your neck in u muppet shit house u would have been to scared to fight

@user-tn6sd4cn9y 5 ай бұрын

And to what type of service did you dedicate your life to? Besides yourself.

@PrescottHome 5 ай бұрын

@@user-tn6sd4cn9y 5 years in penitentiary for resisting the VN draft, taking it to the SCOTUS and getting rid tons of rich-boy deferments. Lottery. That enough?