VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - 2nd Interview, SP4 Jerry McNelly, 1st Air Cavalry, D Co. 2 BN, Vietnam

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[@bobbydowell7389]

Thank you so much my brother turned 18 teen in Vietnam

[@MichaelCerovski]

Wonderful second interview. I could feel the change in his voice as he recollected his thoughts. I am amazed at their bravery. I can't imagine their fear. Prayers and thanks to you both.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Michael, it was a difficult trip but well worth the effort. Thank you for your kind words. I hope Jerry is with us awhile longer. God bless you my friend!!

[@jasone4460]

Thank you for this video and second interview. Mr McNelly is an American hero. I so thankful for you bringing his voice and story to video.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jason, we appreciate your comment and kind words. God bless you!!

[@pm7579]

Jerry McNelly thank you for sharing your life experiences and commentary with us all.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for listening.

[@rockhunter6260]

Thank you Jerry for your service in Vietnam and telling us your story and thank you Larry for getting their stories to us👍🏻

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you brother. Please share this one.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Service?

[@JohnnyStanley-f5u]

Thanks gentelmen God Bless you both

[@charlesbosse9669]

Hi Larry. I can't wait to see the part two of Ed Masterson. I love Ed,God bless him,I know he had such a hard time with the first interview. I've watched Ed Mastersons interview numerous times as well as Jerry Mcnelly. God bless you Larry. When I'm able,I would love to make a donation to your cause. This is so important the work that you do. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice as well sir.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Oh, Charles, you just made my night. Your support of my work would be greatly welcomed. Soon I hope to share Ed's second interview. God bless you!!

[@charlesbosse9669]

@@VoicesofHistory Thank you,Larry

[@burb122]

This is a stellar interview and what a guy Jerry is! Thank you both for your service, one for the nation and one for recoding history! The entire west will be defeated from within, and there is now no stopping it. All we can do is limit the damage that is done.

[@sidbobby3233]

Thank u for the upload lking forward to watching this. Much respect & peace frm the 🇬🇧

[@donttreadonme8831]

This interview and story was great, thanks for sharing.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Our pleasure!

[@Stax-ht9md]

God bless you Jerry, and thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@huskyaonecee7568]

Awesome interview! Much respect! You're doing outstanding work! Thank you for these stories and I thank the men for their service.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Much appreciated AIRBORNE!!

[@darrellwyatt1265]

Thank you, Jerry, you and all the other thousands and thousands before and after you, along with those who fought beside you. God bless you all. Thank you for the countless sacrifices and pain you've endured to keep our country, and We The People free. We truly are blessed to live in THE GREATEST NATION IN THE WORLD!! THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! HOME OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE BRAVE.

[@steelyankee]

Thank you Jerry for your service and Larry for bringing these amazing heroes stories to us. I have two Vietnam combat veterans that come almost everyday and hang out at my place in the barn where I work at a trout hatchery in the Allegheny mountains of Pa just to get away from everything and be around other vets that served in Mogadishu, Iraq and Afghanistan. There's no age between these vets when they're together and they look after me like a bunch of mother hens. I love them as my brothers and am so proud to call them "my vets". They always have time to talk to another veteran no matter what age and they all interact as family. I can't express enough to any veteran how appreciative I am of ALL of them. They too like you and Larry and also myself know the dangerous path this nation is going down right now. But there's nobody I'd rather have at my side than these guys. My son's love these guys as family also and would do anything for them and it lightens my heart to see that. God bless you all. 🇺🇲

[@randallanthony1794]

This guy is a real American!Thank You!

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Thank you Jerry for all that you did! Larry, thank you for the interview

[@VoicesofHistory]

Our pleasure! We appreciate you watching Jimmy and Kathy. God bless both of you. Feel free to share the video.

[@deucerider430]

I’ve watched dozens of veteran interviews, but this was is incredible! I just watched it start to finish twice tonight! I thank both of you for a super informative interview and may God hold you both safely! 🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings my friend for your kind words. Thank you from Jerry and myself. Last week was an incredible time interviewing these Veterans in Arizona.

[@MikeHanson-b8h]

Thank you Sir, for sharing the stories of these Great Men. And thank you Jerry for your service. My Dad was a Vietnam Era Veteran. He was fortunate enough to be stationed in Germany, England, and South Korea. My Father suffered from survivors guilt the rest of his life. He tried to hide it, but it was always lurking near the surface. All but 3 men of his basic training platoon were sent to Vietnam. All were KIA. He kept a stack of letters stamped KIA that he had written to all of them until about 10 years ago. I remember the day he asked me to burn them. I should have kept them. He passed in November 2020. I hope every day that his soul is finally at rest.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Mike. God bless your Father's memory.

[@sonofliberty92]

Thank you for your service Jerry. The torch of freedom, though dim, is still lit and very hot. Do not lose faith in the American spirit. And once again Larry, a spectacular job and a great service to our country you are doing. May God bless the both of you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you brother. God bless you!!

[@Smack310]

Amazing story telling !

[@LS-sv7bo]

Two great Americans!! Thank you so much.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I appreciate your comment. God bless you!!

[@theduke168]

Very powerful!! I have watched his 1st interview a couple times!! What a great Man, I believe his faith has carried him thru life and helped him shine!! Thank you for your service sir! 🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Well said!

[@glperkins4053]

Thank You Jerry. I am glad there were young men like you. I agree with your opinions 100%. I just missed Vietnam. I graduated high school in 1972. I am so proud of all the men and women who have served. Thank You for your service. May God continue to bless America.

[@tracybragg7921]

Thank you for this interview with this wonderful man who is a true American hero. 🇺🇸What he & his fellow vets have been through most just cannot even imagine. God Bless you Jerry and all the vets who have lived through hell & all these years carrying it with them. ❤

[@wetblanket1977]

Great story and interview, loved listening. 🇺🇸🫡

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings my friend. Good to hear from you again.

[@Kicking-m4c]

Great real life stories of real heroes,just listening causes so many emotions.... Thanks for sharing, keep up the brilliant work... God Bless you all....🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇲✊🏻💪🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@VoicesofHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it David.

[@AlvinUselton]

Oooooh great just made my day thanks LARRY

[@VoicesofHistory]

This story is extra special for me Alvin.

[@AlvinUselton]

@@VoicesofHistory I was glued to my chair watching; I appreciate Jerry’s honesty about the state of nation! I believe we need GODS DEVINE INTERVENTION AT THIS POINT. Thank you 🙏 for all your hard work. P. S. I really loved the ending 😇🕊🇮🇱🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🎯

[@VoicesofHistory]

So appreciate your comments Alvin. God bless you my friend.

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

Dang. He landed a couple weeks before TET 1968 Very bad timing. Thanks Larry and Mr. McNelly.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you!!

[@jj-nh8lz]

Yes, he had a “belly full of war.”

[@FrancisSullivan-j7t]

Your videos and the Testimony of these MEN,Make me SOB like a little child,i have stop,then continue and then watch til the End..I am a retired police officer, never in the Military but My Love,and respect for these men is IMMEASURABLE.

[@jeffn.918]

LOVE this warriors view on politics! As if I needed another reason to respect this guy! Great work Larry!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Jeff!!

[@philipcollins5440]

Absolutely the best interview. He was right on.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Phillip. I appreciate your comment.

[@MachTuck]

Great interview! Thanks for your service Sir

[@tymow4268]

WOW. GOD Bless our Vietnam Vets! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching Ty. God bless you!!

[@wandar7717]

Thanks again Larry for providing us with true stories that come straight from our Amazing veterans that fought through a tough war.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Always good hearing from you Wanda.

[@wandar7717]

God Bless you Larry

[@VoicesofHistory]

❤️

[@billg125]

WOW! I recently rewatched your original interview with Gerry as it impressed me greatly the first time. Larry, you have done several excellent interviews but, if this is not one of or the best then I don't know what is. I found myself experiencing heartfelt emotions for this mans experiences. Your country & mine needs more people like you. Gerry, I hope that Larry can pass on my comments. You are truly an exceptional human being. This last 1/12 hours has gone buy so very quickly. You have a knack of telling your story that many others do not possess. Politically we are siamese twins. My country (Australia) is not the same one that I grew up in; I am of a similar age to you. People seem to have all the rights in the world, which is ok but, they also have none of the responsibilities; how can that work? Once again I find the level of patriotism & love of your country refreshing. I would really to meet you Gerry but, that is not going to happen in this lifetime. I am thinking that our politicians have for ages been sprooking about how proud they are of our modern multicultural society; problem is that 'we' have multi-cultured our national identity out of existence. I will now go looking for the 'Pontius Pilate wrote to Cesar' letter.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Bill, first of all thank you for watching and for your kind words. I will share your comments with Jerry. It was awesome reconnecting with him last week in Arizona. I interviewed several Veterans for the second time. It's been almost 20 years since their first interview. I echo and reflect your thoughts and sentiments about both of our countries, politics etc. If you ever come over here I will make sure you meet Jerry. It wouldn't be a wasted trip. I would also go to Arizona and meet you if you can get there. God bless you!!

[@edwardh1591]

Larry I enjoyed the interview . God bless you Jerry. Thank you for sharing your experience.😊

[@VoicesofHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it Ed. Great having you here with us. God bless you!!

[@glockerbob]

Very intriguing story . Really wanted to hear this follow up after hearing original. Thank you for your service sir,.

[@jamesnewkirk1426]

Thank you!

[@VoicesofHistory]

You're welcome!

[@erikrundberg7135]

Dear Mr Cappeto, Thank you for sharing and most helping these wonderful brave veterans tell their story. I've heard it from a few how it helps them as well. Sad so many today don't know and worst don't want to know it seems the extreem sacrifice veterans and soldiers have made and their lives changed forever with their service for all of us in this freedoms we have left. My father was a Korean veteran but never spoke of it to me even when asked. Now with all this I'd like to thank and salute Mr. McNelly for sharing his story, and as many you've interviewed touches me deeply and proud even more so. Thanks again God Bless! Erik NC

[@VoicesofHistory]

Dear Erik, I so appreciate your kind words. Means a lot to me. I sit here in Cocoa, Florida this Independence Day evening after 12 hours of traveling from Colorado getting ready to interview more Vietnam Veterans the next few days. The journey continues my friend.

[@erikrundberg7135]

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[@DavidGrosenbach]

Jerry is the best. His stories are fascinating, some sad, some scary, some funny. But he makes so much sense. God bless America, may we drive to evil out of this country permanently

[@T.O.M.364]

Another powerful story. Thank you Jerry!

[@PeterMosca-c5s]

Thank You Brother. God Bless You.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Peter. God bless you too!!

[@frankclark717]

Thank you Jerry for telling your story a second time it was very moving especially for Vietnam Veterans that are still struggling with PTSD and thank you Larry for your hard work giving us these interviews God bless you

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings Frank.

[@zs5002]

Watching this from Vietnam now. I did a 3 day tour along the Ho Chi Minh trail and spent time all over the country. It’s not surprising the US weren’t able to achieve victory. The terrain and climate are brutal so utmost respect to those who suffered on both sides. God bless Vietnam veterans and the Vietnamese

[@kurtak9452]

What a great warrior and pariot......Thanks for your service Jerry. Nice job Larry, God bless you both.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly.

[@jandsle40]

What a great interview. Thanks for your service Mr. McNelly!

[@robertlucyksr667]

Great interview Larry, Jerry hit the nail on the head with his take on politics, democrats destroying our country. What a shame. Jerry is a true patriot and a wonderful storyteller. LOVE voices of history!!!

[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!! Thank everyone,

[@waltergatica4424]

My good friend James Urchyk served 2nd of The 7th air cav. 65-67 GerryOwen.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Blessings Walter.

[@michaelpanagiotis7109]

Thank You Jerry . . .God BLess America !

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for listening Michael. God bless you!!

[@daltongoodwin449]

I believe it was krushchev that said that. Thank you for your service. I am proud of you.

[@Dlrnckgoekwk]

Certainly wasn’t Gorbachov. And look at Russia now: a mafia state. Does Jerry want a mafia state in the United States? What diseases is he talking about?

[@charlesbosse9669]

Hi Larry. Yes, I remember Jerry. He's a great guy. I've seen tge original interview about 2 or 3 times. I really like Jerry. Again,Jerry,thank you for you service and sacrifice. I don't think that people like myself can thank you enough. God bless you sir, you and all of yours. Thank you Larry for part two of Jerry Mcnelly.

[@VoicesofHistory]

You're welcome Charles it was a difficult trip down and back but I'm glad I made it. It was definitely worth the effort.

[@charlesbosse9669]

@VoicesofHistory I learned much more from Jerry this time too.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Seems like a very kind person who did what he thought was right. God bless him

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jerry is a Godly man. One of my heroes and friends. I like the scripture on your profile picture, Luke 19:13. Amen brother. God bless you!!

[@charlesbosse9669]

I remember Jerry telling the story of him in the chow hall. It's one of the things I remember the most about him.

[@VoicesofHistory]

That story just stuck when you heard it. Amazing story!! Thanks for watching the second interview Charles.

[@thesecretprotocolsofhirosh6780]

"I dont know if they scare the enemy, but by god they scare me!" Duke of Wellington

[@jasoncronin6929]

So good to see this interview.....and cant wait to se ed masterson again! ❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for watching Jason.

[@charlesbosse9669]

I love that part when Jerry is talking about the letter that Pontius Pilate wrote to Cesar. That gave me the chills, Jerry. I believe your story that you told.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Charles. This interview was just as good as the original almost 20 years ago.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Jesus saved me from suicide after being addicted to pills for a decade...and I am still sober over 5 years later...I just called on the lord...and I'm not some fanatic...but it's real ..he will reveal himself to you

[@JohnnyStanley-f5u]

Im so glad we changing hands this year

[@VoicesofHistory]

We are too Johnny!!

[@kennethkeefer9080]

I keep watching the interview with Jerry he’s fascinating thank you both

[@ronalddecesaris6115]

What a story from that terrible place Thank you jerry U are a legend The best of the best🇺🇸

[@CJHill-vb5jm]

Such a great story

[@josephkrause3531]

Jerry speaking the truth. Thank you for your service. You and all of our Vietnam Veteran's deserved way better. Then and now. All my best.

[@lonniekneifl3752]

Never forget!!! Thank you to all veteran's!!!!!!!!!

[@Stax-ht9md]

Mr. McNelly's recollection of the Huey Pilots is incredible. So many of these stories reinforce the account of a previous vet, and one of those accounts is the bravery of the chopper pilots. That said, these videos make us all proud of these vets regardless of their MOS.

[@williamwright7485]

Mr. McNelly, you are my hero. Thank you for your service to truth and to our ability to live as a free people. May your last statement be realized. May the power of God drive evil away from our wonderful country.

[@lisro21]

I wish he had written a book. I would love to read it. Thank you again!

[@garypiont6114]

I like this guy.

[@Blazefork]

You are a national treasure sir, thank you for your service, welcome home!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly.

[@jj-nh8lz]

That first interview blew my mind. His traumatic experiences a few days into his tour and his father volunteering for service to get him out of the war, “because it was the only thing he could give me.” The man is just so real

[@grumpymf8913]

The troops were supposedly gone by the time I turned 18 but I've always be fascinated by veterans stories. Sadly or not there are so many of them that just won't tell their stories. My dad who was in Korea would start but then clam up. The story of Jerry's dad re-enlisting surely saved his life. While I'm sure there are other stories out there where the FNG saw the level of combat as quickly as Jerry, I just haven't heard them yet. His story had the tears flowing as I watched and listened. Thank God he gave these men the courage and compassion to help the man beside him stay alive.

[@gordonhuskin7337]

Very based Jerry, God bless you! You are an American hero. Thank you for speaking the truth!!

[@randallbroadus3213]

I completely enjoy Jerry's combat stories.i have so much respect for him and the hell he went through.

[@VoicesofHistory]

For your comments Randall. God bless you!!

[@kennethkeefer9080]

Jerry you’re a awesome veteran thank you for your service brother I could sit and listen to you forever

[@VoicesofHistory]

You might just get that chance Kenneth.

[@Gracie994]

God Bless you Jerry and thank you for your service❤❤❤AMEN.

[@kennethkeefer9080]

Absolutely the truth welcome home brother

[@kennethprice5628]

I remember the first interview, this man is a hero who Id be proud to follow or salute...72 yo Navy Veteran

[@donttreadonme8831]

Hi Larry, i love watching your videos. There is an amazing story told by a local Vietnam vet at local veterans day events i think you would love to cover. His name is Paul Braun from Waterloo Illinois. He was a medic with 1st Cav. By pure chance he happened to save the life of another local kid who was shot through a lung and the bullet ended up in his heart. Its an amazing story.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Don feel free to put Don in touch with me. I would be interested in honoring him with his story.

[@carlmason6477]

I love this guy! What a national treasure he is! Praise God. Thank you Larry!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Carl!! I hope you've seen his first interview also.

[@felixmadison5736]

The famous 'Black Horse' Cavalry. My unit worked with these guys quite often in Vietnam when I was there in 1969. A lot of great guys who did our country proud.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Time travel and Huey’s…man were more alike than I thought…I’ve hoped I got to see time travel and was just talkin to my work partner earlier about his experience in army rappelling from a Huey and he also said the coal company he worked for flee them in and out of his job when flood came yrs back….settin here reloading my 7.62 rds for a factory made fbi sniper rifle listening to y’all….only thing I do is work,shoot, reload, repeat…lol. Growin up in hills of eastern Ky I’m 44 and packed a rifle in mountains 30yr or more….🫡thank you both..matt

[@VoicesofHistory]

GREAT comment Matt. Load a few rounds for me. Glad you liked Jerry's story. Hope you've seen the first interview.

[@charlesmullins3238]

@@VoicesofHistory you bet. I try not to miss em…

[@krakrtreacysr907]

Mr Jerry is a true hero of a man.... I'll never forget his first interview when he was in the mess hall and he was eating his mashed potatoes with a chicken leg, and how he paused and looked around and everyone was staring at him..... everyone in this nation owes a debt of gratitude....thank you mr jerry. We love ya

[@bluet.892]

Jerry aged well. Best of luck on your journey Jerry, thanks for the story!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnbaca1809]

Always felt held in arms of an angel dying night of Feb 10 1970 my dear Lt and friend retired colonel Jon Dodson funeral at Arlington cemetery 2weeks ago Jon's family at his bedside as he breathe his last had grand entrance into Heaven

[@VoicesofHistory]

John, I read all three of your comments. We must talk. Please reach out to me. I would like you to consider an interview. God bless you!! Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@marcroche9324]

9:50: 'there where a lot of guys my age who could have been drafted but were not.' In my area, ALL non-deferment young men were getting drafted. Jerry like many others, wanted to go. -Thanks for your service Jerry!

[@cadwang_621]

Loved listening to you Jerry. I feel with you on the corruption. Thats the hardest part these days. Just blind. 2 times infantry combat afghan vet here from Canada. The corruption is real here as well. Take care.

[@golfcartpro]

Jerry I enjoyed your interview. And I’m with you on the political view as well. Democrats are nuts.

[@jameslamm9315]

Jerry is so right, the medics were bad asses, they carried their balls in wheelbarrows

[@JohnBerry-g6d]

God Bless you Jerry . Brave guy🇬🇧

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you John.

[@davidlawson4688]

He's a man of valor

[@neocon4380]

I’m so sorry for this guy.

[@GliriaCarroll]

God bless 😊

[@specag31]

Welcome Home to all of our veterans.

[@tombaker2908]

AMEN 🙏🏼 👍

[@wisccheese9257]

Will you have a second interview with Eddie mattison

[@VoicesofHistory]

I interviewed Ed again last week. It has been almost 20 years since his first interview.

[@wisccheese9257]

@@VoicesofHistory so when is it coming out 😂

[@charlesbosse9669]

His name is Masterson. I've seen his interview numerous times.

[@wisccheese9257]

@@charlesbosse9669 where, there's only one video

[@VoicesofHistory]

I did a second interview with Ed two weeks ago in Arizona.

[@johnbaca1809]

Another comment always remember my dear lt Jon Dodson lay alongside me removing burning metal from my stomach and legs washing out my intestines Feb 10 1970 beautiful love story he reading to me from my Bible I carried with me walking through Vietnam jungles John 14. Most beautiful and peaceful gentle dying moments never be forgotten luv sharing my dying moments to family's who lost their moms and dads in Iraq and Afghanistan. Snowball express gatherings

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

What a nice guy 👍

[@galesams4205]

Jerry my unit 4th div moved into ankhe when 1st cav moved to na-trang. 10th armored cav 1st plt. Magan-Pass / pleiku 1969

[@abehall1619]

Loved the statement about Democrats. So so so true!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Abe!!

[@thebeequeeper5424]

As a combat veteran with the 1st Air Cav, I understood why some when to Canada, I hold no ill thoughts for them. Those of us that experienced combat understand it wasn't a place you would want anyone to be if they could avoid it. War is something one will never forget, and is nothing to wish on others. I regret his statements about those that chose not to go to Vietnam. I don't see them as cowards..

[@roymcewen8203]

What a wonderful gentleman ! Thank you for your service ! Your comments on present day America are 100 % correct ! God Bless America and all those who fought to keep her free !