VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Ira Caley, 1st BN., 11th Marines, Vietnam, 1965-1966

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  • @VoicesofHistory
    @VoicesofHistory Жыл бұрын

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  • @militantnormal428
    @militantnormal428 Жыл бұрын

    How can you not just love men like this? What an amazing American! It was an honor to hear his story!

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @ottoso7044
    @ottoso7044 Жыл бұрын

    My grandpa was 18 year old 173rd paratrooper in Vietnam 69-70. Trying to get him do an interview but Ik it’s hard to relive.. fireworks make him cry. Thank you all vets! 🇺🇸

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @nordland2235
    @nordland22354 ай бұрын

    My dad was a WWII vet....his hands shook until the day he died...mom said dad could not hold a cup of coffee without spilling when he first got back.

  • @SamStringfield
    @SamStringfieldАй бұрын

    Thanks for your service.

  • @albertbeard9113
    @albertbeard91134 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service 🙏. Our country is in dire straights!!

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes it is. We are fighting for the same freedoms in our own country that our Veterans fought for on foreign soil.

  • @johnvanzyl2960
    @johnvanzyl29605 ай бұрын

    Thank you for service!!!

  • @michealtull9033
    @michealtull9033 Жыл бұрын

    This Marine is the real deal , no BS . Time is not wasted on this video . God Bless this Man / soldier .

  • @elmercoffmans4223
    @elmercoffmans4223 Жыл бұрын

    This man has all my respect thank you sir for everything you did 👍👍👍🇺🇸

  • @michaelangileo2760
    @michaelangileo2760 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Caley, I want to thank you for your service to our country. I appreciate it very much. THANK YOU and God bless you, sir. (my mother's cousin was a Marine 1st Lieutenant in Korea and was awarded 2 purple hearts and the bronze star. My family deeply reveres and respects our veterans, thank you again!)

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @nordland2235
    @nordland22354 ай бұрын

    I alway was proud of my dad and my brother.

  • @michaelgrimes1131
    @michaelgrimes1131 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this video. He reminds me of my Dad who served in the Marine Corp for 25 years. I was a part of that for about the last 15 of those years. Once a Marine ... Always a Marine! Semper Fi to all the Marine vets who served their country!

  • @VoicesofHistory

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @HVACinstructer
    @HVACinstructer Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Ira for securing my ability to live in a free country. You are a very honorable man and we're grateful for your service.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @leonjennings4632
    @leonjennings4632 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You For Your Service Sir May Our Heavenly Father Watch Over You Blessings To You And Your Family

  • @fridaywithmateobonus2477
    @fridaywithmateobonus2477 Жыл бұрын

    I served with Regt Engineers 11th MarRegt 1988-1990 ... good bunch of dudes ... my CO was CWO3 Edwin Bowen ... the Grand Old Man of the modern Marine Corps ... and one helluva great leader!

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @genegustafson1665
    @genegustafson1665 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🦅🍺🍺

  • @earlbrownlee2453
    @earlbrownlee2453 Жыл бұрын

    So many wise statements from Ira! His thoughts about what freedom is and what it has cost in blood. What he hopes he is remembered for. How those who responded to our nation’s call and served as our representatives in Vietnam need our support today. I’m the very proud father of an Army son who is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, and was deployed to Poland early in the Spring of 2022. Definitely a show of force to Putin. All of our troops need and deserve our love and support. I was born in 1961. I’m proud of you Ira, and proud of all the many members of our military that served in war and peace. It requires sacrifice to do so. Welcome home, you are loved by more than you will ever know this side of heaven.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment and kind words Earl and for watching my story. I will share it with Ira. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @stitchlilo01
    @stitchlilo01 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Caley, thank you for your service and welcome home. You served your country when She needed you. I’m glad you made it home. I was raised in Da Nang and saw a lot of Marines there. U.S. troops treated the South Vietnamese with kindness. The Hollywood crowd, draft dodgers, media, and politicians demonized the troops for their service in Vietnam. If I can see you, I’d reach out my hand to shake yours. May God bless you and your family. Larry Cappetto is a patriot who loves our military and veterans. Thank you, Larry for your interview with Mr. Caley. 🙏❤️✝️💟🇺🇸

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    John, good to have you back. Your kind words always touch my heart. I hope we can interview you for our new project. God bless you always my friend!!

  • @stitchlilo01

    @stitchlilo01

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VoicesofHistory I never left! My heart will always be with God and our veterans. Thank you for honoring them.

  • @balfourgrl
    @balfourgrl9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service, sir! Once,a Marine always a Marine is so true! My daddy served in WWII and Korea in the Marine Raiders and raised us 7 kids with the Marine Corp standards. We lost him in 2008. I only know a few of his stories, but I sure wish someone would have interviewed him for more! God bless you Mr. Caley and you too Mr. Cappetto!

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. God bless you too. Glad you watched Ira's story. I am curious if you are a baseball player?

  • @nordland2235
    @nordland22354 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service.🦅

  • @staynsaddle
    @staynsaddle Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ira!! I have never and will never forget what you did for my freedom! I will make sure my nephews know what you said. Thank you very much! Welcome Home.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    I have shared your comment with Ira. Thank you for watching.

  • @ronaldclark8187
    @ronaldclark8187 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks,Ira. Excellent!

  • @VoicesofHistory

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @olivias.3071
    @olivias.3071 Жыл бұрын

    Oceanside is where Camp Pendleton trains our brave guys like this gentleman. Coronado beach is where Seal training is still happening, and it's scary to watch them endure it all bobbing in and out of water. I feel safe being there, surrounded by our Point Loma Navy Base and Seal guys/girls. It's awesome to watch the jets maneuver and dominate the sky by our Navy pilots. Thank you to the Armed Forces. You are protecting us all.

  • @ll77rre3
    @ll77rre3 Жыл бұрын

    This gentleman is one of the greats! God's BEST BLESSINGS be upon you Sir.

  • @cozziecozza5423
    @cozziecozza5423 Жыл бұрын

    And that ladies & gentlemen is a US MARINE !! Moved me to tears. Thank you for this interview. God bless you sir. UK. 28-05-23

  • @marlinavila8775
    @marlinavila8775 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for your service to our nation. God be with you.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @kirbygulbrandsen4507
    @kirbygulbrandsen4507 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to say thank you for your service. From the picture you gave, you are definitely squared away. May God Bless this man, I guess I should say God Blessed this man. Always hold your head high, no regrets. I definitely hold you in the highest regard. You have truly been through Hell. I have many friends that served in Vietnam, some didn’t come home. I just missed the draft, when I saw the Government treatment of the combat soldiers and the denial of many of their responsibilities. That made my mind up. Semper Fidelis to you, some of the finest soldiers in the world.

  • @kirbygulbrandsen4507

    @kirbygulbrandsen4507

    Жыл бұрын

    It is of my opinion that you will always stand tall. Size doesn’t matter, just take a look at your opponent. You were a much better adversary in times of life or death.

  • @glennchristie2316
    @glennchristie2316 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Ira for this interview. “You are the Real Deal.” I joined the Marines in Oct. 1963 but was on the 120 day program which allowed me to stay home for the holiday season. My official days were Jan. 7, 1964 to Jan. 7, 1968. I did not go to the Vietnam neighborhood by ship. 80 of us sat on the grass at El Toro and received a lecture before going onto a commercial jet W/ stewardesses. We were told (blatantly) that at least 80% of us would not be returning. Everything got pretty quiet at that time. When we got to Okinawa names were called out and 2 lines were formed. 13 of us got to stay on Okinawa and I was one of them. To this day - I don’t know how to think about that. I went through bootcamp with some of those guys. I worked in Supply and one of the items we crated-up were Body Bags. That was spooky.. I’m very Proud of this man. He never once bad-mouthed anything or anybody and still loves his country.

  • @jeffbriggs4268
    @jeffbriggs4268 Жыл бұрын

    Ira has a good sense of humor, in spite of what he's been through! Thanks for this interview!!

  • @marciamatteini7604
    @marciamatteini760411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for everything you did for our country. You touched my heart. God bless you always! ✝️

  • @richardlong8014
    @richardlong8014 Жыл бұрын

    The first shot heard is the scariest. We all dove for cover. Thank you for your service. Welcome home sir.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @edwardh1591
    @edwardh1591 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service. God bless

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    As always thank you my friend!!

  • @Blazefork
    @Blazefork Жыл бұрын

    Blessed are the peacemakers, sometimes it takes military force to keep and enforce the peace. God bless you and thank you for your service sir......welcome home!

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @deannatrendel5296
    @deannatrendel5296 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service 💗 be blessed my friend

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @milliebanks7209
    @milliebanks7209 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ira for stating so simply what war is! I hate these are the facts but each nation has his own beliefs. But I stand with you and the United States of America, home of the free snd the brave!

  • @tmet01
    @tmet01 Жыл бұрын

    A very genuine Soldier. I have watched a few of these interviews but his really grabbed me. Not a glory hound, a humble soldier that did what he was ordered to do. Thanks for this great interview.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @giuseppe9145
    @giuseppe9145 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for your story and your service and our Freedom...its honourable what he said that he go back and not young soldiers

  • @codysden1
    @codysden1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ira. I greatly appreciate you, your sacrifice and your service.... SEMPER FI brother

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Stax-ht9md
    @Stax-ht9md Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Caley for a powerful and tremendous interview. Thank you sir for your all you have done for the country... for your service... for the sacrifices you have made.

  • @backwithabang5842
    @backwithabang5842 Жыл бұрын

    This Story ist heartbreaking. Not because of what hes saying, more because of what hes not saying. Theres a deep sadness about what this gentle men saw in Vietnam. Is he still with us? I Hope so. The worlds a better place with men like this. Thank you for your service! Now that you even mentioned the German Soldier from Omaha Beach, im even more interested in his story.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Olli, it is so great having you out there over in Germany listening this channel. Ira is a good friend of mine. I will share your comment with him. As far as Franz Gockel's story, I would hope to get that out at some point. God bless you!!

  • @backwithabang5842

    @backwithabang5842

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VoicesofHistory Thank you! Tell your friend, that he and his comrades are not forgotten, even in Germany. I have the highest respect for him. I would like to sponsor this story or any other story, for real. But sadly i cant right now, it aint possible. Maybe one day. God bless you. :)

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do Olli. As far as sponsoring a story no worries. I appreciate you out there supporting my work through your comments and sharing these videos.

  • @littlefireball44
    @littlefireball44 Жыл бұрын

    Awww Thanks Ira for your service for our country, and thanks to being a good friend ! Glen and I love you ❤

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Marianne, so good to see you over here on my channel. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @livelurked4103
    @livelurked4103 Жыл бұрын

    God Bless America and thank God for men like Ira Caley that sacrifice for our great nation!!!!!! SEMPER FI BROTHER!!!!!

  • @fredgandolfi2356
    @fredgandolfi2356 Жыл бұрын

    Your answers on politics, duty, sacrifice, religion... how folks on the other side must have thought... the maturity of your perspectives... this interview is a gem. Thank you, Sir, for sharing your memories and thoughts.

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fred. I have shared your comment with Ira. God bless you!

  • @juniorjay1969
    @juniorjay1969 Жыл бұрын

    thank you for your service. and welcome home!

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @dualingbozos
    @dualingbozos10 ай бұрын

    Yes sir. Thank you very much. You definitely contributed. We are listening. Thank you for your service and your openness to share the truth.

  • @nandowden2445
    @nandowden2445 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @oldcop18
    @oldcop18 Жыл бұрын

    I had a similar experience coming home from Nam through LAX w/a group of Hippies. One got in my face, his mistake, and the LAPD escorted me to my connecting gate. I too am damn proud of my Viet Nam service (Navy Corpsman/HM3) & can identify w/this veteran’s experiences & attitudes.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @mattkaustickomments
    @mattkaustickomments Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your service and sharing difficult memories with us. I hope it helps you to continue healing.

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @andymckane7271
    @andymckane7271 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fidelis to this wonderful gentleman. He'll be a Marine until the day he dies. Thank you, Mr. Ira Caley, for your faithful service in our beloved United States Marine Corps!

  • @VoicesofHistory

    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Good hearing from you Andy. Ira is a good friend of the family.

  • @l.m.iniowa3983
    @l.m.iniowa3983 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome home! Semper Fi! Thanks for what you had to do to keep the country free!

  • @1murder99
    @1murder99 Жыл бұрын

    I was in the army with A company 1st 46th infantry of the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. I was a 1Lt Forward Observer and we were working in the mountains 35 miles southwest of Danang. At noon we stopped for lunch in an abandoned village. Me and one of the company commanders RTO went in to a grass hooch that had 3 twelve inch diameter teak logs stacked up all the way around it. The RTO was a guy from Los Angeles that had been convicted of manslaughter and given the choice of 5 years in prison or 2 years in the Army. As we were laying in the hooch eating lunch some people with belt fed machine guns started trying to cut that house down. This shook the RTO more than I thought it should have and he was laying over there cursing and shaking. Finally he yelled out "I should have chosen prison."

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @jamesgee9738
    @jamesgee9738 Жыл бұрын

    "Fear is a good thing". Thank you Ira.

  • @kappullen
    @kappullen Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service sir.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @markskains4497
    @markskains4497 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir for your service to our Country. So true, Freedom isn’t free.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @ponygirlusa
    @ponygirlusa Жыл бұрын

    Welcome home, Ira. Hearing about your experiences and dedication as a marine makes me so proud to be American. Thank you. 🙏 🇺🇲🦅❣️

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @sidv192
    @sidv1923 ай бұрын

    great story. thank you

  • @peteschiavoni
    @peteschiavoni Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service Mr Caley. Welcome Home Sir!!!

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @uralbob1
    @uralbob1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ira! Our country owes you tremendous respect. I wanted to be in the riverine Navy, but wasn’t chosen. Spent my time on submarines. Got out in ‘75. Love you man! Side note: When I got home, some would ask me how many people I killed! These ignorant people didn’t have a clue as to what we did in the sub service. If they were jerks, I’d tell them that I had no idea! I’d say that we fired the missles, but we never knew where they landed. It pissed them off.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @harryburge9803
    @harryburge9803 Жыл бұрын

    This is an honorable man!!!

  • @davidkinney7638
    @davidkinney7638 Жыл бұрын

    God bless this true American Patriot and yes. Hero.

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    @VoicesofHistory

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @seaslob2820
    @seaslob2820 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ira.

  • @mnpd3
    @mnpd3 Жыл бұрын

    Happy that you recorded these while there was still time. I was long out of the Army when April 1975 came along. I was in so much shock that I couldn't sleep, thinking "It was all for nothing...every drop of blood, every dollar." What kept me sane was the thought that the politicians could never do anything as stupid again. I was wrong... we learned nothing... it's been just one Vietnam after another in my long life... in my 70's now. I now have two old adages I live by... "Only the dead have seen the end of war" (Plato) and "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" (Santayana). He mentions something about how we were raised to think. Every red-blooded American boy was born to do at least one thing in his life --- kill Commies for Christ. Unless you grew up in the 1950's you cannot understand the honor and duty associated with that.

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @ronaldlollis8895

    @ronaldlollis8895

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fortis Deo Vindice’ Pro Aris Et Focis Sic Semper Tyrannis Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum 1 Samuel 19:5 2 Samuel 23: 8-39 Bean Patch Brothers and Sisters Psalm 23 Psalm 92 Psalm 144 May God Have Mercy Upon Our Souls, Our Enemies Certainly Won’t God Bless You All Who Have Served And Sacrificed So Much

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 Жыл бұрын

    DAM that was another tuff one....an excellent one as usual but a very TUFF ONE. Thank you for all you do. If I was financially able to I would definitely donate to your cause, thank God there is alot of people that do so we can keep seeing these amazing videos. Again THANK YOU 🙏 SO VERY MUCH

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @charleywalker2982
    @charleywalker2982 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

  • @akdonlh9924
    @akdonlh9924 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @reddiver7293
    @reddiver7293 Жыл бұрын

    A warrior. A bit hoary at the edges. But the experience still so fresh in his mind. The look in his eyes, the understatement of his words. This is a man made wise to the ways of the world by being dropped into the horrors of war. I appreciate the interviewer but was frustrated by his interrupting Mr. Caley. Several times, Mr. Caley was looking deeply within himself, his lips starting to speak some painful but hard learned insights. And he was cut off by another question. A few years younger, I was almost drafted. It was an unpopular war. But I had resigned myself to going if I was called. The lottery system started and I got a very high number. I was very thankful that I did not have to go. But a little ashamed that men like Mr. Caley went and I didn't. And plagued by the question: Would I have what it takes? I have profound respect and deep empathy for those that went over and fought that war. I know several Vietnam vets and would never, ever ask them anything about their experiences. But I like to think they know that I respect them for their service.

  • @franmcdonald1011
    @franmcdonald1011 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ira for doing your best when our country called. You can forgive yourself. It is grossly unfair the way our Viet Nam warriors were vilified for doing their duty. "Hate the war, not the warriors."

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  • @geoff1520
    @geoff152011 ай бұрын

    Hey Ira,, Spending much time in Vietnam over the previous decades I have seen & experienced both sides of this sad conflict. You are a truly decent human.. Aside from the VN war being right or wrong, You my friend courageously did what was asked of you., All the best mate😉 Geoff Australia

  • @billg125
    @billg125 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview Larry! Again, I can't help but be impressed with the underlying patriotism of these men; admirable to sat the least. Well done Ira.

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  • @user-qy9tf2im7f
    @user-qy9tf2im7f Жыл бұрын

    Voices of History always has the best Veterans interviews!

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  • @kenrobison9528
    @kenrobison9528 Жыл бұрын

    Remember everyone deployed. God bless you all. 🇺🇸 All the way. 173rd

  • @oxymoronic12
    @oxymoronic12 Жыл бұрын

    Joined at the request of the judicial system. Love it. 93-01 Semper Fi, Marine.

  • @VoicesofHistory

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @redneck3319
    @redneck3319 Жыл бұрын

    From the very first time I watched haunted heroes a Vietnam vet documentary at the age of 13 one thing really stood out to me… the vets eyes, I later found out they called it thousand yard stare…. Nowadays many decades later , it’s been replaced by eyes of hurt!!! So sad… welcome home ira..

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  • @1murder99
    @1murder99 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you made it home Ira, hope you are well.

  • @jamesbrewer2865
    @jamesbrewer2865 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Sir.

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  • @ibberman
    @ibberman Жыл бұрын

    The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. Ira is truly a brave man, the backbone of America.

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  • @kennethkeefer4291
    @kennethkeefer4291 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ira

  • @AsphaltMan11
    @AsphaltMan1111 ай бұрын

    Semper Fi, Fair Winds and Following Seas my Brother (89-93)

  • @mpwmu9041
    @mpwmu9041 Жыл бұрын

    Why hasn't any president, senator, Congressman put in for a national remembrance day for Vietnam vets. I know we have Veterans Day, but I believe a specific date on the calendar should be reserved for them. God bless them all.

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    Жыл бұрын

    Let's get this done ASAP!!! I agree.

  • @tonycummings5427
    @tonycummings5427 Жыл бұрын

    Ira, the job you did will not be forgotten and was moust surtontly for a couse all humanity needs to apreshate, and that is when the oppressed are fighting for thear very freedon , thear are people like yourself thats willing to defend them. Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir God bless you and your family. From the bottom of my heart.

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  • @danmurphy4472
    @danmurphy4472 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You SIR for my freedom today........WELCOME HOME BROTHER.

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  • @RGL01
    @RGL01 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Caley got his point across just fine.

  • @markusbracey5229
    @markusbracey5229 Жыл бұрын

    My Pops 3rd div 2nd batt 9th Marine RECON 67 thru 69 DMZ. Caught twice by the Vietcong. Sylvester Bracey Sr Marine Recon

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  • @phillipcharters4666
    @phillipcharters4666 Жыл бұрын

    Respect

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  • @eancurtis9333
    @eancurtis9333 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🙏

  • @theobooth7570
    @theobooth7570 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant man and his story.

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  • @mazegazer2753
    @mazegazer27533 ай бұрын

    just found an old VA paper of my dads, says he was first battalion 11th marines charlie battery...would be cool if he knew ira :) he was artillery.

  • @bryanwiedeman3154
    @bryanwiedeman3154 Жыл бұрын

    Salute

  • @nordland2235
    @nordland22354 ай бұрын

    My brother said when he first went to VN. he carried a M-14....then they were issued the M-16.

  • @danbravoh2165
    @danbravoh2165 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome Home Ira! Semper FI

  • @johncallahan7596
    @johncallahan7596 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you sir

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  • @skyking228
    @skyking228 Жыл бұрын

    Patriot.

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  • @francopasta3704
    @francopasta3704 Жыл бұрын

    Any point, any time, anywhere…that says it all

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  • @kevivey
    @kevivey Жыл бұрын

    Welcome home!

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  • @violagentsch
    @violagentsch Жыл бұрын

    Respect ✌

  • @nordland2235
    @nordland22354 ай бұрын

    My dad self medicated with booze......he was ornery and hard to be around at times.......he had nightmares about the war....dad would be sleeping on the couch...and start swinging and kicking.....I'd say wake up dad.....I ask him what he was dreaming about...and he would say he did not remember.

  • @banditeastlick2471
    @banditeastlick2471 Жыл бұрын

    To make somebody understand what the cost of Freedom was, they need to understand how deep the blood would be in the streets if it were all dumped in their town.

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  • @terryslota2224
    @terryslota2224 Жыл бұрын

    3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

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  • @ottawascout
    @ottawascout Жыл бұрын

    Very honest

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  • @markjfox866
    @markjfox866 Жыл бұрын

    Sooooo sad. People had no respect for their own people sent to work. SHAME ON THE DOUGHTERS OR BAD MOUTHERS. CHIN UP HEAD HI U ARE HERO,S 🙏👏👏👏👏👏🎖🎖🎖🎖

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