VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Brian "Doc" Bartlett, Combat Medic Vietnam 198th Inf. Brigade, Americal

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@thomasravinsky3258]

😊

[@Tmanscar]

After 53 years “Doc” still has the 1000 yard stare. Thank you for your service Doc!

[@jaysandstrom1359]

Oh but the picture of Doc and Larry at the end is worth millions. Doc looks “pleased” and relieved! Amen

[@charleslennon1]

I noticed that, too. RIP E.D. Case 5th SF, James M. Lee 75th Rangers, and Charley L. Baker 25th Infantry.

[@234dannyboy]

Salute Sir. One of the most moving accounts of war I've ever heard.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree. Doc wanted to tell me his story before he dies. I thank God he and I share three days together last October.

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

For those who have served and bear the scars of battle and all it entails in its horror... may you know your sacrifices and pain which you bear, have made those who never made it home remembered in dignity, respect and cared about. May their memories of those who loved and knew them stay in their hearts. Thank you "Doc" for still being here and for all you did for those you cared for. Welcome home!! Thank you, VOH for this interview of a great man! Namaste. From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.

[@upstart3782]

As hes talking you can see in his eyes hes living those memories very vividly. Almost lost in his trauma. Greetings from the UK.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment.

[@franslombard3553]

I was a Ops medic in the Angolan / South African war. I know a lot of things you talked about. Respect and I salute you. They do not know what medics go through !

[@VoicesofHistory]

Would you be willing to do a Zoom interview regarding your service in the South African war? Please let me know. Here is my email address. Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@paulineverriere8054]

❤❤

[@oldveteran7992]

Thank you for your service Doc. You did incredible interview and recalling your Vietnam tour history. Thank you "Doc" for all you did for those who were wounded and you cared for. Welcome home.

[@mikezimmerman2786]

Prayed for Doc Bartlett today for him to find inner peace God bless him for his service to our country.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Mike.

[@Mark7limited]

May God grant this amazing man peace, as well as all vets who deserve our undying gratitude

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Mark.

[@lannyfaulkner6697]

I was at Cam Ranh Bay the same time Doc was serving. It is amazing to me that we Air Force guys were in barracks every night with hot meals every day and a shower whenever we wanted. We needed to get supplies to these men, and I am honored to have served them, but their level of sacrifice and suffering makes me feel like I was a tourist. Thank God for such brave men.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Well said. Thank you!!

[@madbrad7274]

I hope the rest of his life is peaceful and he enjoys the pride he deserves

[@VoicesofHistory]

I prayed for him before he left Wednesday for peace.

[@DonaldShifflett-pl2bg]

AMEN

[@AndyReiser]

This is the best Vietnam vet interview I have ever seen. Period! Thanks for your service, Doc!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Andy. I feel the same way. I just finished watching it again. It was an honor to meet and have Doc entrust me with his story. Now many will be touched and helped throughout the world.

[@mikesantino9611]

I know Doc personally. He is a outstanding man. It's a honor to know him. Take care my friend.

[@Americal1970]

I am 74 and living in my 1993 F-250 by choice 100% Service Connected. I have, am, going, been, through the same feeling's. I thought I was going insane, it was PTSD. I have been going to the combat Veterans group since 1997. I think it saved my life. AMERICAL

[@indycharlie]

Hang tough brother .. doc Gubs 25th ID

[@emojiking8580]

✌️🫡

[@doodahman2995]

Welcome Home.

[@kevinjohnson-lf3kj]

You are receiving at least 3500.00 VA Compensation A month...That is for your daily existence n survival...You are also Non Payment Medical care ..including Dental Care..at no charge ..For the Rest of your Life..Please Thank any DAV..VFW..American Legion member for these earned benefits. If it wasn't for those 3 Veteran Service Organizations ..we would all be at 10 %...We lobby congress every year to make sure ..YOU n every other Service Connected Veterans recieve these earned Benefits...Please Dont EVER take these benefits you receive for Granted. And a sode note..please let our Great Taxpayers of our Country know how thankful you are for these earned benefits. Good Luck.

[@Americal-v6r]

One day at a time 🙏🇺🇸. Dang right I care,that's my brother over there.196thLIB,A/3/21,09/70- wia 02/71. LZ Center I corps.11Bravo. peace brother 🙏Americal

[@nes123ification]

What an incredible interview. To think Doc Bartlett only went through 10 weeks of training to prepare as a Medic in Vietnam is mind boggling. Not only did he see such death & destruction during his tour, he also has a very sad family story as well. I thank this man & will pray for him. Sending blessings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks from Australia. I will share your comment with Doc. If you want to post a letter to him please go to my website and request my mailing address. He would be thrilled to hear from you from far away. God bless you!!

[@Geno2846]

This shook me to the core! Only medics truly understand the pain of being around bunches of soldiers dead and dying right in front of your eyes! My dad was a Medic in WW 11. My mother said he he was a totally changed man. He had terrible nightmares in the night and I could hear him scream bloody screams. He was very bitter about the way that the war was run by those who had never experienced war. Then when I took him to the VA in 1974 they asked him what his net worth was and he came unglued and told them that nobody asked him what his income was when he was drafted and by golly they didn’t need to know what he was worth now! Because they were going to make him pay for his cancer removal if he prospered.

[@steveowens913]

I'm really lucky. I have 3 friends who did that same job in Vietnam. It hit me one day, exactly what all 3 have in common! Just totally cool and calm about any and every thing. We had a boss who had the personality of Darth Vader, and while I was seriously ready to almost commit murder at times, this ex medic wasn't even fazed by the guy! Great guys to this day!

[@enriqueramirez8807]

😅😅😊

[@ticket2space]

​@@Geno2846absolutely incredible. And he's totally right. I've never been incredibly outspoken about mistreatment of veterans, not because I don't think we need to take care of them just because I think it's something most people already know. But your pops is right man. They didn't care how much he made or where he lived or what kind of insurance he had. They told him to go fight and he did. He held up his end of they deal. Why can't the gov do the same? If it was the other way around they'd have their hands in his checks or foot at his door. But it's not an issue cause they're the ones doing the screwing.

[@MS-wc3oz]

This poor man. “Thank you” isn’t enough. I hope you find peace.

[@noname-ye7zj]

Amen

[@robertgraf8673]

I was in Vietnam, we did daily morning road mine sweeps and i was the demo man and our squad carried our own medic . We would at times be assigned to accompany combat missions and not to bore you with stories but just want to say-there is no soldier I admire and respect more than a COMBAT MEDIC!!!! I think Doc Bartlett just explained why! Thanks Doc!!!

[@caisson71]

The most frightening voice on the battlefield is the loud yell .....MEDIC!!!!!. These guys, DOCs, were very respected and treasured in Nam. They were so trusted that they could have done open heart surgery with 100% support and trust on the battlefield.

[@richwhite4331]

GOD Bless You Doc, You paid a heavy price for your service and THANK YOU for allowing us to hear your story. I was a Grunt in the Americal 196th 3rd of the 21st 3rd herd 1968/69 That brought back lots of memories!! To ALL My Brothers who served in Nam......THANKS for your Service!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Rich. Happy New Year!!

[@benjamindion7221]

At moments his stare, you can see him thinking and reliving these events .

[@jaymorgan4475]

Thank you Brian, God bless you. I hope you find peace.

[@C.M.R.Artifacts-qu1ey]

Thank you Sir from the bottom of my heart and Soul for your service!! May God Bless you and Shine his everlasting love upon you forever.

[@SeanDeacon-j7w]

I've watched many of these stories, this is the saddest one ever. My heart hurts for this Man. Thank you Doc.

[@oldlady12345]

Yes, he is still living the horror of the war.

[@oldlady12345]

This man experienced a horrific childhood and then the horror of war. You can tell that poor man is still traumatized 50 years later from both. He deserves a metal. The Vietnam war was horrible.

[@SB-hg5sq]

What an amazing man, had tears in my eyes at the end of that! I cant comprehend what he has gone through and how that chaged his life. I love the chance the vets get to say how proud they are of their service, that would never have been the case a few years ago. Thank you for giving them the chance to be heard.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I appreciate your comment. Thank you very much. Please feel free to share this video. God bless you!!

[@robertafierro5592]

As we get older we realize how afraid we really were. I'm not a Veteran, I've been through other stuff. In no way am I comparing myself to these heroes at all. But that phrase, I figured I'd do my time and get outta there, I had no idea how bad it was..that's the story of my life. Like I said, I've been through other stuff.

[@mikef3726]

Me too😢. He gave his life for our country..literally..his life.

[@marvinsannes9397]

Ken Wolf, I grew up with in Mt. Angel, Oregon - 1,800 pop. farming town. Drafted in 65 and said he would NOT carry a gun, made him a medic and shipped to Da Nang. They were running out of a village that was being shelled with mortars, he heard a scream of "m-----f------" and knew it was a soldier. Two black guys dove into a 15' well without the rope to avoid the shelling. Kenny ran back 50' and thru the rope down the well and took off. Guy's got out, got to the copter and told the story when they got back. "Stars and Stripes" needed a story and wrote up a much more detailed account of Ken's heroism. He got the "Medal of Honor", I think. He told us it was a slow week for awards. Told us 20 yrs later he was no hero, scared and running as fast as he could go. They had to run, under fire, a long long way to get to the copter, one of the Black guys took shrapnel in a leg. Ken died of Alcohol Addiction at about 51. Good guy, saved those two brothers from becoming captives or shot. Kenny Wolf's buried in Molalla, Oregon

[@VoicesofHistory]

Marvin I would be interested in trying to tell Ken's story. Do you know how to contact anybody who served with him, or his family? Please let me know. Thank you. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@Americal1970]

Whoa..! I was in the same unit 1/52, 198 th but a different company. 1970-71. 11 Bravo

[@cwsfan2930]

"I think," means that you don't know. No record of "Ken Wolf" receiving the MOH. Moreover, the action that you described would most likely merit that award

[@cwsfan2930]

CORRECTION: most likely would NOT warrant thr MOH.

[@Rick-rw6xb]

Thank you, Doc Bartlett, for your service to so many who needed you. You are a good man! God bless you!

[@MarcLaroche-yc4zz]

Thank you Mr. Bartlett. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview, for your service, for what you did for so many people in Vietnam. I wish you peace, serenity, happiness.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Marc. God bless you!!

[@carolecarr5210]

WW2 Vets are called, " the Greatest Generation", appropriate", but, Doc Bartlett represents a pretty Great generation also. Thank you for this phenominal video.

[@VoicesofHistory]

This video took a lot of courage on behalf of Doc. I am glad he was able to share his story with me last month at my home.

[@doodahman2995]

Damn Right.

[@danieljones7314]

Doc's story took me down memory lane. I remember all the names and places because I was on wounded on Stinson..The Truth will set you Free.@@VoicesofHistory

[@francislagace8411]

The thousand yard stare. And mind. I hope the military gave this man more than he needed. He's suffered his entire life for us. The toughest most touching interview that I've ever seen.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Francis. This story has definitely touched many lives around the world. People have even been healed through this story.

[@joycecogdill9797]

Thank you ,Doc, and Welcome home. You are my HERO!!! I'm an RN and it's scary enough sometimes in a " controlled" environment, let alone in the jungle. Thank you for your lifesaving service.

[@CCGeibel]

Fantastic interview! I served in the 1st Battalion/52nd Infantry during the same time frame in 1970 as Doc Bartlett. I was an Infantryman in Company B and Doc Bartlett was in Company D. As such, we traversed the same areas and faced the same situations on a daily basis. Over the years I have transcribed upwards of 10,000 pages of radio transcripts from our Battalion and from the Americal Division. These records were recorded in the Daily Staff Journals and provide situation reports from the field. I have never met Doc Bartlett, but many of the incidents he described were familiar and described in the Journals. I couldn’t stop watching this interview. He was describing what we all saw to one degree or another. This interview should be viewed by the spouses of Vietnam combat veterans since most spouses have no idea of what we endured because we don’t discuss our time in Vietnam. Thank you for providing a very powerful interview and I salute Doc Bartlett!

[@VoicesofHistory]

I'm glad you got to watch this interview. I have hundreds of stories recorded from Vietnam. This is probably one of the best. Very few stories through the eyes and ears of a combat medic. I've been contacted by others in the first of the 52nd, Brave and Delta Company. Would you be willing to share your story with me? Please consider doing so. You guys are almost the same age as the World War II Veterans were when I started interviewing them 21 years ago. There is an urgency about my work. In 20 more years who's going to tell your story? God bless you!! Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@danieljones7314]

I was with the 1/82 FA, we suporrted the 1/52 198th Lib on Lz Stinson,1970-71.The Doc's story took me back ,I know, I was there.

[@Linda-v8d]

I wish to the Dear Lord I had seen this before my beloved husband passed away. I was just wishing that I had understood what my Vietnam veteran husband had gone through when I saw this comment. I have such guilt that I never understood and could have been a more compassionate wife. I am haunted by these thoughts daily.

[@maryannpshock955]

​@@Linda-v8d But you didn't understand because you didn't know, Linda 💜. Please forgive yourself and turn your angst over to the Lord. You didn't know. Peace, my sister....

[@Linda-v8d]

@maryannpshock955 thank you ♥️

[@ugo8015]

I am so touched by Mr. Bartlett’s interview. Glad that the VA is caring for him, financially and medically. That’s the least this country owes him. a mighty good human being.

[@garypiont6114]

The VA does more harm than good

[@TomKelley-e2z]

I just lost 2 friends that were in Vietnam and now I better understand their issues. This great man's eyes tell me the story more than I ever understood. What a GREAT AMERICAN!!! God bless you Sir!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

The eyes are the windows to the soul. Doc's story is touching many lives across the world.

[@danieljones7314]

The Doc's story touched my soul, everything he said is true, I know....because I was there.@@VoicesofHistory

[@serpentines6356]

​@@danieljones7314 🙏 💜 🌿

[@carolecarr5210]

This video is just beginning & already I have tears in my eyes. I was an Air Force Nurse in Japan during that horrendous war. The Medics, Corpmen, & helicopter crews were truly unbelievable. I saw & cared for the men they saved, within 24 - 48 after being hit in the field. They were heroes to a man. My greatest respect is for them. No humans were ever better.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Such a raw, honest, sincere comment. Thank you Carole for sharing it. God bless you!!

[@jillchandler8532]

This left me in tears. I can't imagine what this poor man has gone through his entire life. I just have no words except, Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jill, I sat there with him through three interviews this week. Tears accompanied me all along our journey together. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@jillchandler8532]

I corresponded with you briefly about a year ago regarding my HUGE collection of written interviews of mostly WWII airmen. I will email you again this weekend. I want to send this man a letter of Thanks. @@VoicesofHistory

[@Jake-u2o]

I`m 69 and have no words either other than "tears" when he salute`s :(

[@jeffcrossley4757]

As a 18 yr kid that deployed to fallujah and abu ghraib Iraq in 03 and 04 and deal w my issues i cant imagine the things he's seen and done. Guys like this give their entire lives for freedom sake.. bless him and this channel. Incredible interview. ❤❤

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jeff, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Yes this interview was tremendously powerful and moving. One of my best in 21 years of doing this. So raw, real and honest. Thank you for your service. Keep an eye out for my Iraq film coming out soon. God bless you!!

[@paulineverriere8054]

❤❤

[@GATOR_MCLUSKY]

i cant explain to people what happened there and looking back how hell we all made it the first few years ill never know bunch of kids

[@225rip]

No emotions…this guy is numb. Thank you for your service. I can’t imagine what he has seen. The best interview I have ever seen.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching and giving a damn.

[@ironeagle2k13]

Doc thank you so much for your sacrifices. I was a combat medic in the 80’s and 90’s and so much of what you said resonated inside me made me remember all those times I was put into that chaos and fog of war that only a medic would understand like sleeping in blood dried uniforms or just seeing violence in such a way that it affects you in every way even into civilian life to this day. God bless you Doc! And I hope that somehow you’ll find love and peace in your life…🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🫡

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment. Have you told your story? WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@crusader4273]

Your Bravery is unmeasured Doc Bartlett. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲🏁

[@dawoiks63]

I have watched many of you videos Mr. Cappetto. I watch them after work. I work nights. This interview is probably one of the most powerful I have watched! I work for a nationwide auto parts company. We give veterans a discount on there purchase. We also have a reserved parking spot for them and we also have the American flag hanging in our storefront window. I always thank them for there service. I think about your interviews when I thank them. God bless you and our Service Men and Women. God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇲

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks for your kind words and for your honoring Veterans in your area at work. God bless you!!

[@scottankers6690]

Yes, this one was one of the more intense interviews.

[@carolecarr5210]

Your note gave me cold chills. Those men deserve that kind of respect.

[@darrenwelsman2851]

Speechless....I want so much to hug this man.. God has a very special place for you brother.

[@Stax-ht9md]

Doc, First of all, allow me to extend my gratitude for your sacrifice to this country. I'd like to thank you too for sharing some of your life with Larry and us. Yours is a very compelling and thoughtful story, which leaves so much for a person to say. I'll do that in my letter that I will be send. God bless you, Sir.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Chet, as always I'm very touched by your comments. Doc is such a humble man who has been through so much in 75 years. He wanted to tell me his story before he dies. I hope that won't be for a while. I was blessed to spend three days with this man. Seeing him leave yesterday was sad for me. I'm thankful we have his story recorded. We actually did two interviews. I knew that we were making history Tuesday doing this interview. It was a tremendous amount of work but well worth the effort. God bless you my friend. I look forward to sharing my address with you for that letter that you will right to Doc.

[@Stax-ht9md]

@@VoicesofHistory Thank you Larry. We share the same prayer for Doc, and I thank him so much for sharing his story with us.

[@fretworkpeddler]

What a great man! Thank you, doc Bartlett. And may God bless and keep you safe.

[@luisnunes3758]

Thank you for asking the questions you asked ! Thank you Doc for your service! SrA S. Nunes- Lackland Texas.

[@mikeprimm4077]

thank you sir. welcome home.i hope you find the peace you earned and deserve.

[@BunsTough]

This guy is a real hero. Thank you for your service. Well done! Our government needs to do more to repay these guys for what they went through for us. When they came back they were for the most part treated like shit. I remember, U.S. Army 1966-1969.

[@died4us590]

Hey Doc, i was watching another Vietnam medic recall his service time over there, and then this video was recommended by the tube. My grandpa was a wwll medic, and about five year's before he passed away, he told me a lot of thing's that he had never told anyone, i think he just needed to get it out. I had been through some bad stuff in my life, and he was having a hard time getting better after heart surgery. I spent a lot of time with him being his grunt since i was a kid, but he had a hard time really getting close to anybody because of the war, so it wasn't until i was an adult that he and i became best friend's. I remember the day he told me that i had saved his life, and i in turn told him that he had saved mine, and that's when he started talking about the war. I pray that you find peace from telling your story, i found peace from my faith in Christ, and it filled all the darkness with light. I have cptsd, and should not be alive, but i was saved by my faith before i had it. I don't wake up in terror trying to run anymore, and the color of thing's had always been dull, but now they are so much brighter. I had an experience where i felt the fear of G-d, i changed my life completely, and then i had a dream where Christ was coming, and that really affected me. I'm nearly 53, and it took me awhile to get where i am now, i know you will have peace to, whether here, or when Christ comes. G-d bless you, from a lady in Michigan.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment on this video also. Perhaps one of my most powerful interviews. Most of my stories were recorded 15 to 20 years ago. This one was recorded three months ago. Doc spent three days with me and gave me three interviews. I'm only showing the first one here. I hope to be back in Michigan this year to interview some more Veterans. I've done a lot of work in Michigan Veterans. Many of the stories are featured on this channel and my radio station. I would encourage you to sponsor one of the Michigan stories. My email address: [e-mail]

[@janhorton5197]

About 1,300 medics and 690 corpsmen died in the Vietnam War. They were among the most valued troops in the field and were often called "Doc" by their comrades. What a fantastic interview. Thank you, Doc for your service.

[@danieljames2437]

Doc you have my love and respect.

[@soxbearshwks8988]

we were so grateful for our Corpsman, they would put themselves in harms way to save a Marine. 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@albertbeard9113]

I had to watch this interview in sections. Doc Bartlett, may you find peace . Thank you for your service, and welcome home . It's an incredible story of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Less they be forgotten. 🙏

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment my friend. God bless you and Merry Christmas.

[@danmurphy4472]

The man is an American Patriot.........Thank You SIR.......for everything .

[@nickigonzales5544]

Thank you sir for sharing your story. Thank you also for advocating for peace. You’re a strong and very admirable man.

[@MarciaRiser]

Thanks Doc! My brother also served and was 100% PTSD disabled. A lot of what you shared reminds me of him so much. I lost him to Covid. But he was very proud that he served in the Army 1970 & 1971. God Bless

[@johnbelus7828]

I don't care what people think of me when i say... I cried my eyes out. Welcome home Mr Bartlett. Thank you for your service to this country. You and so many more deserve the respect and honor of the sacrifices you made and hardships you endured. I never served but the ones who did and do are my inspiration to a country that has lost it's way.

[@VoicesofHistory]

"To a country that has lost its way," very true words my friend. Don't be ashamed, I cry too through many of the interviews I have done over the years. How can you not? It shows you're human, that you have a heart and that you care. God bless you!!

[@raymondgarcia9300]

WOW!! What a story!! Thank you sir (“Doc” Bartlett) for your service to America. You have a great depth of soul and I consider it a honor to have witnessed your Voice of History - also thank you Larry!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Raymond. God bless you!!

[@MichaelCerovski]

You have gone and done it again, sharing their secrets of the past. Hopefully, opening up will help get them closer to accepting the peace they deserve. They are all heroes. I salute you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

My prayer for Doc - PEACE!!! Thank you for your comment.

[@davehenri1203]

The absolute best interview I've ever seen....Doc if you see this I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. I'm honored to have heard your story. Thanks again Doc

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great, Dave. Thank you so much. Doc's story is definitely one of the best.

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Close to my heart. I was a Navy Hospital Corpman for 11 years, then got commissioned in the Medical Service Corps (Healthcare Administration). I served as the Medical Administration Officer, USS Shangri La (CV 38) Yankee Station 1971. Thank you again for what you are doing. It is helpful for my own healing process

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Jimmy for the great comment. I'm glad the stories are helping you heal. God bless you!!

[@tjack49er]

I’m having a hard time holding back tears for this torn hero. My prayers will be with him and his fellow troops more often

[@VoicesofHistory]

Me too.

[@Fret-x2o]

Understand brother. Navy corpsman, Vietnam, 1967, operating room, USS SANCTUARY. Can’t thank you enough brother.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I am looking for more medic and corpsman stories.

[@humbleguy4726]

I have watched many of these interviews in this excellent series but this is the one that really got to me. It left me with a heavy heart and a profound sadness, how is it even possible to comprehend what he went through? I don`t have any more words to express myself about this Hero.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your kind words. I can relate to how you are feeling. This story leaves me wanting to just hug Doc and never let go.

[@charlesward1727]

Doc Barlett, May God bless you. I am a retired civilian paramedic and have experienced a small fraction of what you have seen, but it has impacted me greatly as well. The world needs people like you sir!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your service!!

[@garyhammond2213]

My God bless you Doc.

[@Tbone1952]

I was a Navy Corpsman during Viet Nam but was sent to the carrier Midway CVA-41, I was very lucky to have not gone with the marines. I can’t imagine what this went through. God bless him.

[@kevinjohnson-lf3kj]

Midway Magic 41

[@philtorres2975]

I worked on the Midway at Hunter's pt from 68 to early 71 as an Electrician . Served on the Hancock on active duty as an IC Electrician 65 to 68, 4 WESPAC cruises.

[@jackiemontogmery125]

"Doc" Barrett, you are a Hero! Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are an articulate & intelligent man. I'm truly sorry you have suffered with PTSD for so long. My brother was in an army artillery unit in Vietnam, also my brother in law. They both came home. The infantry suffered so much, just like in all of our wars. I'm 74yrs old and finally have the courage to listen to interviews of nurses, medics & soldiers from the Vietnam War. My heart breaks for what you all dealt with during your service. God Bless you "Doc" Grammy from Texas

[@CallMeMrX]

Thank-you for your story and sacrifice. It is so important that these stories are told, we need to hear them.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching.

[@aj_jk1337]

This guy is beyond hard. What an amazing interview.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching and your comment. Please feel free to share.

[@jackiemontogmery125]

I just joined your channel. Thank you so much for what you are doing to bring awareness for what soildiers, nurses, docs suffered in the Vietnam War. Grammy from Texas

[@VoicesofHistory]

Good to have you with us Jackie. Thank you for your comments. Enjoy my channel. There's a catalog of all my films in the video description of every video.

[@zacGmusik]

Doc, your story brought a tear to my eye. I thank you deeply for your many sacrifices sir. What a man you are! It takes a lot to share a story of that magnitude. Such an honor to have been able to hear it. May God bless and keep you all of your days. And, of course, thank you Larry for your work. You truly are cementing these stories into the history books. Stories that otherwise would’ve never been passed on.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. I hope Doc will read this comment someday. It's one of the best. God bless you!!

[@thorstenwerner9465]

This is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time ❤

[@joeboyd4064]

Doc has seen the elephant in all it's gory detail! What a HERO and wouldn't be comfortable with it but a HERO he is, and deserves ALL of our prayers and thanks! A wonderful interview, thank you for the service you are providing, it is greatly appreciated and needed!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Joe. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you are subscribed to this channel. God bless you!!

[@kevinjohnson-lf3kj]

Old Civil War 61-65 sayin for Combat Action

[@jaymaloney8321]

Larry, You're a gentle and brilliant interviewer.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jay thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Glad you found Doc's story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel.

[@jaymaloney8321]

@@VoicesofHistory Larry, I was on the other end of the rescue machine. I served as an emergency room medic in Chu Lai, '68-'69. Same AO as the 198th. Today I believe "ER" would have been called a trauma center. Back then, however, it was a 40'x40' plywood box of a place. We had 4 saw-horse racks that we'd put the litters on when we got them off the dust-off or slick, or whatever got the wounded to us. From the mundane to the ghastliest. There needs to be a stronger and more descriptive word beyond ghastly. It was grinding, 12 on;12 off, 6 days a week. If things were especially busy, it was more than 12 on and it was 7-days a week. My year in "The Nam" pales in comparison to Doc Bartlett's suffering and service. He's still paying the price and thank you for gentle and skillful discussion with him.

[@scottthomas4779]

Immediately apon seeing this man's eyes you can see the horrors he's lived through smh. I'm a little way through the interview as I write this but you can just tell he's a good man with a pure heart that's been broken so many times. I genuinely hope that he somehow finds his peace as he lives out the rest of his life. Thank you so much Doc for your service and although you boys didn't get a welcome home at the time I'm saying that now and one day when you cross the gates into heaven I know the good lord will say it as well. Much respect sir.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I appreciate your comments and kind words for Doc. God bless you!!

[@stevenrisso5535]

I'm speaking here too much, but I look into this man's eyes and see how his Vietnam experience has affected him. I am humbled

[@judyedwards7144]

Me too

[@leonkayak]

Mr. Brian Bartlett, you sir, have earned your spot in heaven, I am glad you shared your story for future generations. Thank you for sharing your story, you are an inspiration.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you kindly. I agree and will share with Doc.

[@frankgordon8829]

I'm a 2-war disabled combat veteran & have known a few VN combat vets, both Army & Navy. The stuff they saw & still carry is literally indescribable! 40 years on from combat you still relive the worst day of your life at night. While you're awake you can divert your attention with occupying yourself. But you know, when you sleep, you're completely helpless to the demons coming to visit you & there's NOTHING you can do about it. My wife hasn't been able to sleep in the same bed as me for years. I have no wonder why 22 veterans a day just can NOT endure the demons one more night & end the nightmares, permanently.

[@garyburns9668]

That poor guy!! I'll pray for him that God grants him peace. Gb

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks, Gary.

[@billkaleta5215]

Thank you, great interview

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for listening Bill.

[@garypennington5128]

Very very good interview 👍

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Gary. God bless you!!

[@toddcofer6491]

Thank you doc for the courage and fortitude, thank you for sharing, Deeply Touched,

[@DragerPilot]

No number of words can convey my respect for this man. Every participant in that war has a story that needs to be heard. There are so many lessons to be learned, and so much respect to be paid.

[@BloodBoughtMinistries1]

Thank you both, God Bless you both. America is not America without "Doc"

[@VoicesofHistory]

Well said. Thank you for watching. God bless you!!

[@britgerus1956Glenn]

Fantastic, Larry you mentioned a follow up interview , is that feasible? Many thanks in advance Cheers Glenn

[@dallasbeus2117]

It just came to me how healing and beneficial it is for these Vietnam vets to tell their stories. You're not only a professional at getting these stories in videos but you're also a healer Larry Cappetto. God bless you and Doc Bartlett. Doc has one of the most interesting stories I have heard. So unassuming yet full of wisdom, steadfastness and courage. I'm always disgusted to think that Vietnam vets were pulled from the battlefield and pushed back into society with no time to unwind and heal.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Dallas, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. My work is really a ministry, helping others heal. Please feel free to share Doc's story. Thank you.

[@Crisaliscious]

You do wonderful and important work Larry.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it. Doc's story is stunning and powerful!! I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!!

[@tbonechamp4557]

Doc, thank you for your service and sharing your story with us. I can’t imagine how hard it was to share. Sir, you are inspiring and a true American hero

[@MichaelBenninger]

I was a medic in the 3/8th 4 infantry division 1967-69 came home 10 days short of 21.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Michael I am looking for more Army Medic stories.

[@dankuykendall]

My father was the 1st Sergeant of D Co shortly after he left the field. I went to A Co 1/6th Inf, 198th LIB as a medic in 71. I went to the 101st before the Americal deactivated. I was in Chu Lai at the same time my father was in sister battalion of the 198th.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Dan, would you like to tell me your story? Please reach out. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@dankuykendall]

@@VoicesofHistoryI would very much like to tell my story. Thank you

[@kazmermeszaros6796]

Thank you for documenting these aging hero’s stories. It is so important that we never forget what has been given by them so we can live free. God bless you Doc Bartlett🫡

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for listening Kazmer. God bless you!!

[@JohnEllsworth-yg1xb]

Totally amazing, fellows. God bless you, Doc. Every tear in my eyes is for you, You are God's sweet baby,

[@Phillip-hv4dw]

Thank you for selling your soul, so to speak, in the service to this country. I don’t have faith in any supernatural beliefs but I do wish your situation could be different. You’re a good man and you’re living for the guys and ladies who never made it home. Thank you for these memories and what you went through shouldn’t be silenced but shared to hopefully keep coming generations out of the crosshairs

[@simonrivest8256]

I am humbled by the life and wisdom of this man, and I am grateful for his time and for his words that will now live in me.

[@bluephoenix5410]

Your videos are a testament to anyone with PTSD or trauma. It greatly helps to hear others stories especially veterans thank you for your videos

[@VoicesofHistory]

THANK YOU!!!

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

I sincerely thank you for coming forward and telling us about your experiences as a combat medic, you're an American Hero !!!!.....👌🙏👍.......................... Erik

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Erik!!

[@paulineverriere8054]

I wish to thank you, for doing what I was not capable able to do….for all those very young men my heart cries…

[@GordOliver-b1b]

Thank you. Doc welcome home ❤️

[@markdraskovics1962]

THANK You so very much Brian. -DOC- Bartlett for telling your story about how your life daring the Vietnam war has Affected you then and today peace ✌️🕊️

[@stevenforrest2699]

Very powerful ❤❤❤I feel for this man..HERO!!!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Steven!!

[@stevenforrest2699]

Thank you!