Remembering The Vietnam War: Larry Strum

These are the raw interviews from WDSE • WRPT’s documentary Remembering The Vietnam War PT 1 & 2 as Veterans from the northland share their personal stories, in their own words.

[@timbramley6298]

Unbelievable to think you go to hell and back for a government and then take the flack from the general public.. Big respect Larry, you are a true gent.

[@rttx]

I'm glad he's finally at peace with the world. I wish that for all veterans.

[@carlv8168]

Thank you for your service, bravery and courage, Larry.

[@kennethprice5628]

Thank you Sir for your service and welcome home bro...68 yo Navy Veteran

[@hesedken]

Thanks for your service, Larry.

[@mikeweston3514]

Iv been watching these for few years now as a British man I say them lads Americans did a great job 17 18 yrs old fighting a army on there turf harden viet con

[@jimjustice581]

Welcome home, brother. Good job. Thank you for your service.

[@herbertruby6093]

Thank you larry... God bless you.

[@robertfowler3162]

Thank you for your service

[@tenbroeck1958]

Thank you for your service Mr Strum. I'm glad you're doing well now - you deserve a good life!

[@indycharlie]

I hope you are still kicking Larry . Glad that the VA helped you out . .. doc ( Army ) 70--71 RVN ..

[@robertaccornero7172]

PhuCat AFB 69-70 we had 30 Phantom F-4's to help out! USAF

[@falconmoose1589]

DaNang Perimeter USAF, 1971. Had those F4s on alert and OV-10s and the occasional Spooky and Puffs to guard.

[@jackhume4532]

I think that it’s great to be able to have someone to talk to and to share your experiences with and I am really glad that this retired service man from the Vietnam conflict has met his great friend again after all those years not knowing what had happened to him. Thank you very much for your military service and I wish you all the best for your retirement. From someone in the U.K..

[@jackmundo4043]

Poor guy. What a terrifying injury.

[@beverlyshaw5143]

Thank You Larry for your story, your service. Glad you are alive and struggling and got a calmness, You made it back, Celebrate!

[@arthurdurham5112]

I was in An Hoa, same time frame. Semper Fi! 1st Eng Btn.

[@jermichaelphipps178]

Thank you sir!

[@edwardoneill2245]

Thanks Rolling Thunder National FAST EDDIE

[@duaneknorr3081]

I Neva called u ne names..... I'm sorry you had to go thru that b.s.!!! I'm proud of you!!

[@richardblazek4780]

An Hoa was not a good place, so I appreciate the chuckle.

[@johnkissack5295]

Thanks for your Service Brother!

[@grunt6646]

K 3/5 ‘66. Left sometime after Hastings

[@oldman9843]

Welcome home brother

[@kennethprice5628]

Amost 15000 views...149 likes...whats wrong with this picture? 70 yo Navy Veteran

[@stephendodson5230]

Interview Lt. Clebe Mcclairy please

[@thomasdoubting]

In thes intervjues ther's resentment towards thos that aposed the war and called them names, and I get that, but there's seldom any insight shown to WHY they were called "baby killer" etc.

[@topgeardel]

Here's Denny's story. I avoided the war at all cost. I knew it was BS as a teenager and that I wasn't going to waste my life for something that did not matter to Americans...and really a lot of Vietnamese. I am proud that I stood up for myself and was willing to deal with the consequences that could result from one avoiding the draft in the US. Patriotism has more than one face. Life IS important but tell that to the US Government. The reality for these guys is that they did NOT fight for my freedom, save me from anyone or anything and preserve my lifestyle. That's all delusional propaganda and BS. A country the size of North Dakota, almost 8000 miles across the Pacific Ocean on the Asian mainland meant nothing to the US...whether we won or lost. These guys should just be glad they survived and take their "stories" quietly with them. They did not have a right or legitimate reason to be there...so what story needs to be shared...really?

[@donaldjones7678]

Everyone takes a stand and and has to live with it. I served as a grunt in Vietnam 1971. I am proud to serve with my fellow soldiers.

[@topgeardel]

@@donaldjones7678 I agree with you. Your response is the best one I have received from Vietnam Vets.

[@MSculls19]

The story of someone knocking your bitch ass out. Fuck you for what you wrote here.

[@topgeardel]

@@MSculls19 Truth is a bit*h....isn't it.

[@robertaccornero7172]

@@MSculls19 amen.

[@robertbrink2240]

Larry it's probably never going to happen where those cowards will apologize to you in person. Funny how it's changed we're the ones who are now respected and the draft dodgers are the trying to justify there puckered asses. Thanks for your service and welcome home!