Music from the Vietnam War

Dad was a quiet man. He was so angry when I went airborne. I came home on leave, and we actually drank enough that he told me what he went through. To all you Vietnam veterans. I truly thank you for your service. The way my father was treated when he came home is absolutely heartbreaking. I came back from desert storm and got a parade. He was spit on in San Francisco just for wearing a uniform. You are heroes to me. God bless and thank you.

I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang,. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.

I was in country in 1969. I can't believe its been 55 years! I am now an old man of 75 years but these songs bring back memories both good and bad of my youth.

My Dad was there 69-71... medic in saigon. he passed last year from AML from agent orange.. He went out with all affairs in order . He bought the ticket to the hereafter in Southeast Asia and took the ride last year. Our whole family was with him as he boarded the heavenly bus, and rode away. Rest in peace, Dad.

My brother was 17 when he went into the marines. He was 19 when he died. He was my best friend. Miss you Bobby, love you man, Danny.

I was 9 years old when we took my 19 year old brother to Love Field Airport in Dallas Texas in 1969 to send him off to Vietnam. I cried all the way home thinking I would never see him or his twin brother (who was already in Vietnam) again. He was Air Force and the other brother was Marine. I remember our mama praying everyday for them. They will both be 74 years old in February.

Dan Ayers I was an 18 year US Marine with 1st Marine Division during 69-70 I still have memories of the time there. Some are good and many are unbelievable. I turned 74 last year and I thank God every day.

I’m an Afghan war vet, us marines. I can say with full confidence that Vietnam vets are held in the highest regard in the veteran community. NOBODY ever had it worse than they did! Many of them weren’t even volunteers but they didn’t flee to Canada. The war itself was horrific but somehow doesn’t get the same respect as WW2. It was certainly an unnecessary war but so was the one I was in. And because of what these guys all went through the support the troops movement was started. I’m truly grateful for their sacrifices bc there isn’t a Vietnam vet who hasn’t made a huge sacrifice. And for that, I got treated by respect twice by the Maine troop greeters, someone gave me a fucking phone so I could call my wife, a stranger just gave me a phone with prepaid minutes on it! A far cry from what these guys had to deal with.

Two tours. 67

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” Anonymous American

Born in ‘52……..music & time of my adolescence. Gratitude to all who served in Vietnam 🙏🏻❤

My heart still goes out to the veterans who survived one of our stupidest wars. All those young lives wasted. The people in power should lead the charge into battle.

I was 23 married and had a new baby daughter when I left.. it was the hardest year of my life.. Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam.. mans inhumane behavior, complete families destroyed over there and at home, lost so many young men and women....flashbacks and bad memories for years... there are NO GOOD WARS.. especially when the servicemen and women get blamed when they get home

I can still hear my dad yelling "TURN THAT SHIT DOWN¡¡¡¡¡" I was a teen age girl during Vietnam. I mini protester with flowers drawn on highschool book covers. Listening to the nightly news long after i was suppose to be asleep. Crying softly in my pillow for those that lost their lives that day. My hearing maybe shot to hell, but those songs were loud and proud. Rest in Peace Dad. Rest in Peace every KIA MIA . We never will forget.

I want to thank all of our soldiers who fought in Vietnam. I remember how people judged our veterans from that war I salute you.✌️

As a 38 year old who never served in any capacity, these comments are pure gold. Thank all of you. Each and every one of you. Vietnam was what it was and to this day, we all have our opinions but to all of you, the people who did your duty......thank you. Your bravery, commitment and in some unfortunate cases, your losses and sacrifices should never ever be forgotten and your service to this great nation can never be appreciated enough.

My uncle was never the same after the the Vietnam war. He stayed away from us for 10 years after his time was over. He did not bother to come straight home. He just disappeared. He finally came home. Just showed up at my grandmothers doorstep. He was so different and so quiet most of the time. He eventually came around and talked to us about his experiences. I will never forget the look in his eyes as he told the stories. I salute all of you who endured that war. Any war. But the Vietnam war was....different. You all are not forgotten

Anyone that's curious, The soldiers pictured in the thumbnail are of 5 Platoon, B Company, 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. The photo was taken August 1967 just north of the village of Lang Phuoc Hai.

I graduated from high school and became an RN during this period and dedicated myself to caring for vets returning from Vietnam. My dad spent 13 years in Vietnam. First in the military before he retired and then 10 plus years in the merchant marines being shot at daily. He returned with probable agent orange exacerbated dementia.China Beach later became one of my favorites because it portrayed well what it was like for military and medical staff during that war . Hard to imagine what the time was like but it was both an awful and exciting time in our history. I lost many class mates from both high school and college(many of my nurse peers died in vietnam-not a story told often). Lots and lots of memories evoked by this music: a frightening,heroic,exciting and sometimes wonderful time. Thanks for sharing this meaningful music.

My husband suffered prostate cancer from agent orange, you know a good defolledge. Many forgot Vietnam our guys were drafted and treated like killers. TO ALL VETS AND MY HUSBAND THANK YOU FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. GOD BLESS.