Vietnam Voices: 'When I see you again, you better have your helmet and your .45'

[@manfredseidler1531]

I'm now a 74-year-old Vietnam vet who was fortunate to have served even further behind enemy lines than you have. There used to be an industry catering to servicemen changing into civies as soon as possible after getting of base. Like you, I have gotten more 'thank yous' in my last 5 to 10 years than the previous 40 years. Thanks for sharing... serving God until He comes again,

[@chadwickrogers43]

WELCOME HOME !!!!!!!!!

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[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

Welcome home. Thank you.

[@intrepidtomato]

I love these stories. No two are alike. This guy is an amazing storyteller. Thank you, Paul Cimmino!

[@peterkendrick590]

I’ve listened to many of these interviews Paul’s interview adds a unique perspective

[@timanderson7335]

I've watched about half of this excellent series, but, so far, this is the best. Paul Cimmino is great! I think he is completely honest about his service and doesn't exaggerate or underplay his experience in Viet Nam. I was amazed to find out that he's a therapist, which I'm sure he does a very good job.

[@annecampbell7671]

Shout out to Paul.......Sylmar, CA my stomping grounds. I just started listening to the Vietnam voices. My brothers are Vietnam Veterans. One was Army infantry 70. He has it all stuffed down. He never got over "the wall" for help. I would love for him to here these tapes. He's in good hands......we own a home together. 💪❤✌🙏🇺🇸 Special blessing for the Vietnam Veteran ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌✌🇺🇸

[@leonbogon148]

been watching various veterans pour out there souls for 3 days and still watching-thank you for interviewing these heroes and bringing out there stories--and thank you veterans for your service

[@notagrd]

🍺🇺🇸

[@dangielfrauk8484]

There have been more uploads in the past years. Just incase u haven't been looking

[@ReformationHomested]

I’ve been watching through these for the last couple weeks. This one has been the most insightful. Thank you for doing this project! I am going to use these videos to teach my kids about this war.

[@banditnip0345]

His story was one of the best at bringing out the funny parts of the journey through war.

[@loyddinneen2294]

Fantastic story And it goes to prove that even those who served in Vietnam and had a job in the rear were in a dangerous place also. As all of us who made it back no matter what your job was it will always be, as he said, in your heart. It will always be in my heart as it is in his even after 50 years, still brings up tears at times. Your never too old to cry.

[@hesedken]

I have to admire the bravery of the men and women who went through the Vietnam war. Many of them never even wanted to go. Others joined. I think they all found it was different than what they expected. Thanks for your service.

[@rafaeltorres2460]

I was 10 years old in 1969 and witnessed military personnel returning back to their stomping grounds in Elizabeth, NJ....I never heard these soldiers speak of their experiences until I started viewing this channel. I am in awe and shock at how these guys had to carry out this political war and I have developed an even stronger respect for their service.

[@banditnip0345]

This guy's a very intelligent human being. It is amazing after all the war he's been exposed to. He's a great asset to the State of California & the Italian American people. I loved hearing him give his story. I thank him for serving our country.

[@SlapChop1000]

I've been watching all of these videos for over a week now...just when you think your life is bad you hear about what these brave souls had to go through.I will never take for granted the life and things that I have ...Thank you for your service Sir.

[@mickryan2450]

Old men sending young men to war that was claimed as a police action yete right

[@aikishugyo]

What a great interview, respect. Only took about a minute to figure out Mr. Cimmino is a very intelligent gentleman, only reinforced throughout the rest of the interview.

[@w.gordonfocht9671]

Paul... write a book... put everything in it.

[@joedirt7716]

I'd buy it ...

[@jamescimmino8673]

Cousin Paul.... Great stories... Thank u for your service & sacrifice. Proud of u, Cuz !

[@plumboss9764]

Paul, the men telling their stories from Vietnam reach and heal beyond imagination. My father didn't assimilate back into civilian life well. He started a family and committed suicide when I was very young. Thank all of you for doing this.

[@teddysalad8227]

Welcome home Paul. And thank you for serving.

[@stewartcaldwell5299]

I actually remember the smell of napalm. I got oversprayed by Agent Orange too. 30% disability. 50 years, but no adverse effects, thank God. Oddly, I have a PhD in psychology too. Many past patients have died prematurely. The war still isn't over for a dwindling number of survivors. Thanks.

[@kermitgray61]

As a veteran I went years feeling trashed on by my fellow citizens. Who now actually thank you for your service. Not the same people?

[@Funckybunch]

Age 🤦‍♂️

[@jsufan8040]

Thank you for your service!!

[@carlcampbell6827]

The word "Napalm" and the concept is something I can not even think about for a moment without having horrifying visions and imaginations.

[@bz1222]

Thank you for putting these together and thanks to all the soldiers that did their job and had the courage to tell us about it. Very grateful to you all for serving and telling the stories.

[@wolfofrhodeislandx7462]

Thank you for your service Paul. You are the last of the true heros.

[@ThankyouItsallgood]

Respect to this brave kind humble soldier

[@airdrop1670]

As to you helping vets , I noticed years ago that you become part of the brotherhood when vets ,men or women, get together . It doesn't make much difference what service it's the shared military experience . Your connected by it , I'm glad you can help these new guys through their troubles , god bless and carry on .

[@jasonpeters9390]

Good video watched it 4 times now and still hear something different thanks Paul and del.

[@smsmoof8128]

Thanks for your service sir ... but Imagine having a huge population of folks just like the 2 girls in that class. Thats where we are at today.

[@wheelz23]

One of the best series I've seen in all my yrs here on youtube. Such a superb interview right here. My father was a Nam vet. Helicopter mechanic sp4. Miss him. 53'-00'. Dealt w/ MS for decades. Thank you to all of our vets here and perished.

[@garycooper4526]

I"ve been watching these interviews. and these are helping me deal with my limited experiences in country as a TDY radar repairman at DongHa and other radar sites in countryfrom 67 thru 69. Thank You!!! Paul and all the guys

[@austinjeffris38]

Thank you for interviewing all of these incredibly brave men. Happy Veteran’s Day, 2021.

[@samesame2505]

What a great speaker. I’m mind blown

[@paintdoctor5532]

Thank you for your service Mr. Cimmine. You are appreciated more than you will ever know.

[@peterandreadakis3851]

SERVICE TO LYING, DECEITFUL POLITICIANS THAT COST THOUSAND OF NEEDLESS DEATHS HALF A WORLD FROM THE USA. Stop mixing up political ignorance and patriotism

[@patrickwhiteNewryBard]

Just can't believe the honesty of these brave men who give up their youth for those stupid politicians who were never honest with them. One and all have my utmost respect.

[@CDNShuffle]

this is one of the best from this series

[@jedclampett7705]

THE best, bar none.

[@TheChave17]

Mr.Cimmino might be the most genuine soul I've ever seen on the internet. Incredible.

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You SIR for your Service and Dedication to our country during a very difficult time........God Bless ALL you Vietnam Combat Vets !!.......Paul Cimmino for PRESIDENT !!

[@stefanadamcik8221]

Thank you BG for this great series. Paul's interview is one of the more inciteful,I think. I did a tour in AFG 2010-11, and I remember having that same foregone conclusion that I wasn't coming back. For people who haven't experienced war, its hard to explain what its like to write a will for real, like its going to go into effect maybe...the next day, and to say goodbye to your wife and kids.

[@captainblue2344]

Welcome home and thank you for your service.

[@dks13827]

One of the best interviews !! And I thank you, Paul. I served later, in Germany.

[@slyflyby]

Paul you are quite a man and I thank you for your service. Great stories and interview. Sign me a recovering Catholic. God bless you and your family.

[@nathaneddie74]

Very genuine. This man has a good heart.

[@donbeaubien2372]

Thanks for your service, my family was in that same earthquake, I was 6 or 7 yrs old at the time.

[@prendoco]

Fascinating series of videos. We still have many of them left to watch. Thank you very much for making them.

[@mkmccoy6929]

Thank you for sharing your story with us younger folks .

[@mrt601]

Wow and let me say that again Wow I love this guy thanks for sharing your experiences much respect dawg

[@bazerwazer6180]

Many thanks for posting this series of interviews. They provide a fascinating insight into the Vietnam conflict.

[@carlcampbell6827]

My ex wife's dad was a WWII doctor from Wisconsin who settled in SF Bay Area. When he got back home he, went to school got his specialist credential in psychiatry. This testimony from Paul who is a counselor, really enlightened me. I was a young kid when I married Dr Elkins daughter. I felt kind of sad, because he treated me like a no nothing punk; as it turned out he was correct. The man was a true hero and light years above me..

[@bugzie706]

Paul, thank you for your service and for doing the interview as I try to watch one Vietnam vet interview a day, you guys are so interesting to listen to and you did not disappoint, very heartfelt and entertaining.

[@derrikferguson3219]

Thank you Mr. Cimmino for your service and for sharing your story. All you Vietnam vets are all heroes.

[@peterandreadakis3851]

Thank you for the story but your "service" was not necessary and caused thousands of needless deaths half a world away from America. You were lied to. You were deceived by corrupt politicians in a corrosive society owned by Wall Street and crooked corporations. You know the truth and so do I.

[@loyddinneen2294]

@@peterandreadakis3851 If your not a Vietnam vet you have no right to have a say on what happened in Vietnam.It is true the politicians were running the war and screwed it all up but those who served were all hero's and some gave it all those of us that made it back are continuing to die from the war but we still are proud to have served our nation.

[@johnmcx8809]

Thanks for your service... good example of openness. STRESS. Life and war takes all kinds. Row row row your boat...

[@seller559]

Thank you Mr Cimmino

[@lovefairey]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for telling us your stories.

[@s.k.mcduffie6475]

Good for you soldier for standing up for your brothers and service.

[@bobsinger2855]

Great interview, very intelligent, articulate. Welcome home.

[@glenncsr.88]

One of the better Vietnam interviews.

[@stephenroman9015]

There is an Academy Award somewhere in all these stories. I know that a lot of soldiers wouldn't write a book for that reason but their story needs to be told all these stories need to be told

[@edclay28551]

I love listening to this guy. He tells it with feeling.

[@bjharvey3021]

listen to how relaxed and fluent the interviewer is with this guy. In other interviews on this channel, the questions seem to be tangential or awkward sometimes. But the dynamic here, between interviewer and interviewee..... is priceless. Credit to the subject interviewed. He is authentic and sincere and vulnerable and with a brain.

[@snoma01]

thank u Paul, for sharing your experiences in Vietnam

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Thank you Paul! Good interview

[@robinmclaren4596]

When I served in the Rhodesian army we had a saying Hurry up and wait. .

[@loyddinneen2294]

Our army was no different.

[@davidwatson2399]

Great interview 👍😎

[@jimparis5073]

Love these guys story’s and seeing them laugh is also really good to see because I sure wouldn’t be laughing if I had to go through the shit these men did, much respect from the uk

[@wallywadsworth1669]

Paul,you are one cool guy. You have a great sense of humor,and it reminds me of my sense of humor. It's better to laugh about the stuff that has happened than cry,and so when I tell of the things that weren't so good,I do tell it with sarcastic humor. The people I'm telling are rolling on the floor,I say it's not supposed to be funny,but it is,that's how I intended it to be. That's the way you are. I enjoyed your interview a lot. Thank you so much for your service,and you and all the men and women who have served,so the rest of us can live free. Really got a kick out you telling about your Dad,and college. My Dad told me I needed to go to college. I didn't know what I wanted to do. But everything I said,he would say,Oh no,you don't want to do that. Veterinarian,oh no,you wouldn't like that,etc. I never went after 3 or 4 encounters like that. Again thank you for your sacrifice and I bet you could help me if I could spend a few sessions in your therapy. Peace to you,everything will be "Chille" !!

[@steveguida2639]

Thank you for your service and insight

[@edclay28551]

I am glad he brought up seeing a therapist who is not a combat vet. I experienced that and the guy, who was never in the military, said to me, "I understand and know how you feel"!!!! That pissed me off so badly that I wanted to beat his face in. How could he know or understand. If you have not been there and done that you do not know or can even imagine.

[@roymcewen8203]

AN EXCELLENT INTERVIEW…..AND A REMARKABLE VETERAN 👍🏻

[@jeffcollins9995]

thx Paul.....correct that... Thank you very much for your service and inherent bravery.

[@jeremyfisher3508]

What a great guy and brilliant story teller

[@wowwoahweewah5721]

Would have liked to hear about any fire fights he had been in, he tells a really great story. Thank you for your service!

[@brigittecastrucci6541]

What an articulate, thoughtful man. Engaging storyteller! Thank you for your service Paul and for helping others 👍

[@mikem3875]

These guys stories are all unique, different. They're not all blood and guts horror stories. They're different perspectives and experiences which is refreshing. Some of them that weren't directly involved in everyday combat are just as interesting as the ones that were, to me anyway.

[@Brough1111]

Thank you for your service, I'm so glad I listened to your story, just because the priest got drunk doesn't mean God didn't hear his prayers in fact he heard his first.

[@rubycollins3492]

Welcome home Paul Thank you for your service

[@joeriley3721]

Thank you paul.glad you made it back.

[@pamnichols7877]

Great interview! God bless you!!!!

[@ericpirillo2421]

Great stories, cool with the professor who stood up for the soldiers. Ps, Hendrix was in the military for a bit so no need to apologize sir. He may have protested but that was the times from I understand and some of that was him trying to save lives. Salute. Tell stories and a good pace

[@berserk6855]

it was really interesting listening to his story

[@1murder99]

We had a Catholic priest that served the 196th Light Infantry Brigade on LZ Baldy. He was a great guy that would come out to the field and spend a week in the jungle with us. In fact the last church services I attended wear conducted by this priest. Not because I went to it but the services assembled around me. The priest was later killed in combat. I was with A company 1st 46th infantry of the 198th Light Infantry Brigade.

[@glenncsr.88]

Another great interesting interview by Billings Gazette.

[@rickc9873]

Thank you Paul !!!

[@patbackus7668]

I have a lot of family members that have hay fever and it’s no joke ! It really knocks the shit out of you ! God I can’t imagine what this man went through in a Jungle ! , ?

[@SUPERFLY-ky7yh]

Wow, great interview.

[@jeffkerr4249]

THANK YOU PAUL!

[@ThatDrummerFrank]

i love how he talks. sometimes he sounds just like my friends here in 2021.

[@allandavis8201]

Another fascinating and, at times funny, at times sad, but always interesting episode, respect to all those who served are serving and will serve. I have watched quite a few channels of interviews with Vietnam veterans and the ones done by Billings Gazatte are by far the most interesting and well made, thank you. One question, why is the microphone in this episode in shot (excuse pun), I don’t remember seeing it like this before, I could be wrong, I am sure there is a perfectly good explanation, just curious. Had a really go chuckle when the story of Dr Mayers was related, kicking those two girls out of his class was priceless, and when you learnt why he reacted the way he did it, unfortunately, makes that chuckle stop, instantly. Thanks for these historical interviews, I am sure that in years to come they will be a valuable source for educational purposes, but even if the aren’t they are totally worth the time and effort put in to get the REAL stories and facts. 😀😂🤬😔👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 P.S, the drunk naked priest brought another very hearty chuckle, but I guess that war, especially one as bad as Vietnam, is the greatest leveller throughout humanity. I have to agree 100% that a veteran therapist is more likely to be able to help a veteran with issues than a non veteran therapist, without any disrespect to therapists who haven’t served they can’t really understand what a veteran or serving man or woman goes through, in combat, in peacetime, but most of all, in their minds, trust me, I know, enough said. 👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@edclay28551]

Survivor's Guilt, do we not all have it? How could you lose buddies and come home to live a full life and they did not. I think of it everyday.

[@aprilsmith3683]

The people that either seek you out...are referred to you...or indeed...just stumble upon you by chance... I would imagine that they feel most fortunate... 🇿🇦

[@pinkjohnsen6606]

Thank you Paul . What you have shared here with us is priceless the impact of your experience will never fully be understood but it will go on to tell history as it was you are a hero

[@johnfrful]

Am a Brit and this is fantastic. Need to get some newspapers to do something of same for soldiers of both sides of Northern Ireland conflict.

[@robertwoodliff2536]

@qedqef......, people still died, and it was not half way round the world. I may not have been so big, no B52 's, but it was a lot more local.

[@Damidas]

This guy seems pretty smart and seems like a good guy.. I wonder what the reason was that some disliked the video

[@loyddinneen2294]

Those that didn't like the video is because they did not serve in Vietnam or for that matter never been in the military and served their country. They are no better than those fools that greeted us when we came home from Nam . A wise man once said : Do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.

[@LKtube1]

Paul's a great American!

[@threesmallpeopleinabigtren5056]

Wouldn't be America without you, thank ya Paul.

[@LPJMagicmusic]

If men like him didnt serve in vietnam?

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

Why?

[@dja1353]

Two guys in my neighbourhood both about 5 years older (I graduated hs ‘74) got back ok. Both I understand were drivers for officers. All these years I’ve thought man how lucky. I’m glad we didn’t loose them. Now listening to you guys I wonder. Was it what they were told to say?

[@jodimuse18]

What a fantastic story teller! I could listen forever. An Artist and a worrier as so many were.❤️🙏

[@josephkrier4472]

Aum shanti brother welcome home

[@combatCommohooah]

Man. I wish he was my therapist. I wish I could talk to him

[@donarnold8268]

Thank you! Straight to Facebook!

[@spiroskaloudis1089]

Thank You.

[@jayvalentino6570]

This is the best one hands down, I might be biased though with the italian thing, y'all wouldn't understand.

[@diegogutierrez3503]

This guy is great

[@jameshickey9393]

Good Lord, APC is Armed Personnel Carrier, no lakes or oceans in Quang Tri.

[@wm3138]

This guy repeatedly is asked to leave and not come back by the group of guys he was hanging around with.