Magnificent Vietnam Warrior Reveals Combat, Bullets, Napalm & Social War Activism

A magnificent testimony by the son of a Vietnam soldier warrior. Beautiful to watch. https://youtu.be/oovIgYKKDEU David Hoffman filmmaker

My bio dad served in Vietnam and became an alcoholic from the ptsd he experienced. My mom raised me herself. I’m an army veteran from the mid 80’s. I’m blown away by the current situation my country is in because of greedy crooked politicians. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I’m proud to say I know this man. His heroics did not stop in combat, I’ve seen him firsthand in action. In the midst of an important business meeting he received a call from the wife of one of his platoon that was struggling emotionally 20 years after returning home and he dropped everything and prioritized getting his colleague help. Numerous times Ive seen him do outreach for fellow veterans that were struggling with substance abuse, medical issues, emotional and financial issues that he guided them toward resources that could help. To this present day he works with veterans with one agenda, to help others. Hero is a word with many different definitions, to me Dave Christian has been heroic in combat, and all throughout his life as a mentor, colleague and friend for those in need .

I am a retired Marine this is one of the finest testimony’s I’ve ever heard Semper Fi sir

Imagine a country run by men like this.. and inhabited by people like him.. with his values, his life lessons & his bravery. I'm sad for what we have become

Excellent. I was in Iraq. Afghanistan and so on. Nothing has changed. This should be mandatory viewing

My father served 30 years in the military, 1945 thru 1975. Served in the Pacific theater during WW2, thru the Korean War, all thru the Vietnam War. Rarely spoke about his experience, never complained about America, never stood up on a soapbox dressed in fatigues bitching and complaining. Went to work in a quiet civilian job a month after retirement. He put all of his military memorabilia, medals, awards in a small wooden crate and stowed it in the basement. It was never opened until 2011 when he died. My brother and I (both retired military) were totally flabbergasted when we opened that crate. So many decorations, medals, awards, citations, etc. stacked inside. Just shows you how stoic and humble many veterans are. Most of the civilian sector will never know or realize the sacrifices most veterans have made, especially if they have never served.

His story should be taught in every school, His courage and sacrifice make me proud to be an American. 🇺🇸 Thank you for sharing this powerful story.

This is a very emotional video for me. My brother joined the US Army in 1961, I joined the USAF in 1968. We were poor kids from the foothills of Appalachia, our mother was divorced and raised us 2 boys. As David said, being a single Mom in the 50s was incredibly difficult. My brother spent 3 years in VN and passed away last year from Agent Orange Parkinson's. Terrible death indeed. We were young then, listened to the war stories of our family members who had served in theater in WWII (the "good war"). We saw the military as a way to escape poverty and "see the world"... Our Mom told us that we would have 3 meals a day and "free clothes" also! :) America can never recover from the disastrous and terrible lies of our government back then, nor the way our citizens treated returning vets. We were innocent true believers... sadly so, as the lies continue to this day. But at least I recognize them as such.

I’m a Vietnam vet and this guy is telling it like it is I feel the same way as he does I had a purpose and I full filled my purpose with pride and will not trade it off for some politician, I to came home on a stretcher and proud and now I’m 74 still proud

My uncle spent 19+ years in the Army with two years in Vietnam. He suffered from PTSD for the rest of his life. The army with all of its wisdom kicked him out just prior to retirement. He also went through two divorces. He died at 52 years old. He never complained and he never asked for anything. The politicians did exactly what this man said the sold out the veterans from Vietnam.

I feel like this video should be shown in all schools all over the US, we need people like David nowadays more than ever, a truly inspiring man that is part of history.

I'm a Vietnal vet USMC 69-70 in country. Returning to the USA I felt ashamed and usually hid my service from friends and colleagues. Other than protesting the war with Vietnam Veterans Against the War, I never associated with other Vets. It was pretty rough. I started speaking to high school students about my perspective and though it was difficult, I managed to work through it.

There was a gentleman in the neighborhood I grew up from the 1970 thru my enlistment in '84 who we all new as mentally challenged as he spent hours just walking the blocks or standing on the corner of the larger avenue smiling and waving at passing cars. Didn't see much of him after I returned in the early 90s as he was much older and having trouble getting around when I would see him. Eventually I came across his obituary and a photo of him in a Green Beret uniform. He was highly decorated and his exploits made Rambo seem like a JV bench warmer. Battle injuries and medication to allow him just to smile and wave at passing cars took an early toll on him. Wish I had kept his obit as it was almost unbelievable. Kids can be cruel to men smiling and waving at cars although I don't recall any of my friends or I doing so. Semper Fi

From one Vietnam veteran to another I salute you sir.

Hell of an interview! Hard hitting and Real!!!! Brings back heavy memories. Sure hits home hard. I was a 17 year old 102 pound high school dropout. 1969 I volunteered and joined the Army. I suppose I was one of the 100,000 in Operation 100,000. My older brother had done 4 tours in Vietnam. I joined the Army to have a chance at a better life. I went overseas and ended up being retired on a 60% disability. I was fucked. A 19 years old, disabled veteran. America turned her back on many of us. This man speaks great truths.

The gradual lowering of this man's mood from 53 minutes to 55 minutes is one of the most heart breaking things I've ever witnessed. That conflict in him between pride and sorrow. I don't pity that he was put in that position because from the previous 50 minutes of interview I know he wouldn't want that, but it hurts to hear another human being going through the throes of those emotions over a situation he was essentially dropped into, and I hugely admire him for being able to tell his story so honestly. Enormous respect to David Christian, and thank you David Hoffman for yet another beautifully captured story that would've been lost to time for most of us if not for your ever vigilant film making.

That man has 2 gallantry medals from Vietnam, commendation metal 2 silver stars one bronze star and a distinguished cross and while being a Capt at 20.... 20!!!! Now that's a real hero on the field and off the field I thank you for your service.

44:20 'I don't ever ever see another protracted war that America's going to get into.' It must break this great man's heart to see how we've repeated history. I watched this video, and it hurts to listen to many parts of it, but makes me feel so proud to call this man a countryman.

I'm a personal friend of Dave Christian, and this interview shows his intelligence & perspective about his Vietnam experiences. He pulls no punches, something I've always liked about him. I grew up in Pennsylvania, like he did, and I was drafted by the Marines in Scranton, PA. I ended up spending 4 years in the U.S., getting orders for West-Pac 3 times. All 3 times something happened out of my control, and my orders were rescinded. As a Marine, you go to fight, so I had a lot of guilt over never getting to Vietnam with buddies who didn't come back, came back without limbs or were messed up in the head. Friends like Dave helped me to deal with those feelings, so it was great to watch this interview to get some perspective from someone who was there. It would have been an honor to serve with him in combat! He should have been awarded the Medal of Honor for his combat history & injuries, in my opinion (others agree with me too). Please watch this all the way through, as it is fascinating & spellbinding, thanks to the talents of the interviewer - David Hoffman! If you can get Dave's book: "Victor Six" - it is a must read! Semper Fi, Robb Trexler, San Diego.