Walking Point in the Bloody Vietnam War | Marine Veteran Interview

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  @RissaFirecat · 1 year ago (edited)

  I remember that I couldn't touch my husband to wake him up when we were first together. He still got that thousand-yard stare 37 years into our marriage. He never got over Vietnam. Never. Thank you for your service.

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  @azhomeboy2000 · 1 year ago

  As a millennial I grew up in the 80's,  90's and was fascinated with the conflict in Vietnam. Now at 42 years old I am still intrigued by stories of the men who served in that war. Mr. Pappas you have my utmost respect and admiration. Welcome home!

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  @AesopsRetreat · 1 year ago (edited)

  After a month in the field, I took over point permanently. No-one else wanted it, they always bickered &quot;why me?&quot; Besides, I never trusted the others walking point because they always chattered or were too damned noisy cutting through the bush. And as pointman I never had to pull an hour perimeter duty at night. It was part of the deal. &nbsp;<br>B co, 5th Bn, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cav Div, Airmobile &nbsp; &nbsp;- Garry Owen !

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• TH

  @thomasoreckinto3212 · 1 year ago

  I was in the marines &nbsp;from 77-83 . The most impressive &nbsp;men i ever met were the Vietnam vets still in. They were in the &quot;shit&quot; and always conveyed a sense of calm and confidence &nbsp;like nothing &nbsp;else couldn&apos;t &nbsp;be handled. &nbsp;They were a fountain &nbsp;of information and always &nbsp;acted like it was &quot;no sweat&quot;. I think of them often and pray for them always

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• IL

  @illuminem · 1 year ago

  This is a true warrior recounting his memories. Just matter of fact. No embellishment, no drama, no self aggrandizing. Very lucid and incredibly detailed recollections. We can tell that the war never left him. Here&apos;s a fine Marine who&apos;s never stopped being a Marine. I&apos;m sorry that the country didn&apos;t welcome you guys home the way that we should have. We just didn&apos;t know, or maybe we were misinformed, at the time. We know now. Thank you, sir!

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• PA

  @PathtoKnowledge999 · 1 year ago

  Incredible respect for Dale Pappas and all who served in Vietnam.

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• DA

  @davidkiser6083 · 1 year ago

  WOW 😮 I served in Hotel-co 2/5 in 1968/69 as an 0311 Grunt Rifleman, two Purple Hearts 💜💜, later Hq-co Scout/Sniper Plt. This man sounds like he was with the 5th Marines around 1966/67 &nbsp;period. Our base camp at the time when I was in Vietnam was at An Hoa. GOD BLESS all my fellow Vets.

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• JA

  @James-ki6xi · 1 year ago

  I cared then and I care now. &nbsp;I salute you SIR.

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• TH

  @Thebatmanwhochills · 1 year ago

  I can’t think of a more terrifying job than being the point man in Vietnam

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• ST

  @StoryBeam-YT · 1 year ago

  This Marine veteran’s story about his time in Vietnam is raw and powerful, from intense combat to dealing with PTSD. A humbling reminder of the sacrifices our service members make. 🙏 Veteran stories always touch the heart.

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• MU

  @mustardsquatchdog · 1 year ago

  My dad was a marine sniper but was never activated...he cried when he&apos;d get drunk about all his friends that died and he couldn&apos;t be with them. Thank you for your service sir. Hats off, welcome home, party naked and i hope you sleep well!

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• LI

  @lindajones8895 · 1 year ago

  Welcome Home. Thank you for your service doesn&apos;t say enough. Semper Fi Ooorah. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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