Vietnam, Long Time Coming

Older Comments on Vietnam, Long Time Coming

• Posted 06/02/11 by rich t
  I see no purpose to going back there at all, 13 months of my life I wish I had back! Maybe I'm devoid of emotion, there is nothing there I wish to revisit, there is so much of America I've yet to see.
• Posted 06/01/11 by SteveLC
  So much emotion and love. It is a shame that there were not more Black Americans on the trip. 39% Black Americans participated in the war, yet they were only 13% of the population of the USA. Many Blacks American returned to the USA only to face the Americans hostility of those thst opposed the war,and racism.
• Posted 01/22/11 by chuck orr
  wow alot of emotions. when you crossed the river from north to south at the dmz.the next bridge had to be at dong ha. even though it's been 41 years.new bridge same place.crossed there many times delivering ammo to the fire bases along the dmz. you all just came through the pass and headed into Danang. went through the pass a couple of times too. i remember the buses having people hanging on everywhere and somebody running behind it with a brick for emerengcy brake. gotta take a break myself. excellent thank you to all my brothers and sisters.........Welcome Home
• Posted 07/17/10 by MJ Simmons
  Few have posted comments for months but let it be known, this touching film is still in circulation and is still touching those of us who lived through this era--with tears, rememberances, regret, horror, sadness, sympathy and empathy for the Vietnam vets (on both sides) of this awful war. I have traveled a good part of the world and when asked about the most beautiful place or the friendliest people, my answer is always Vietnam--to both questions.
• Posted 01/02/10 by Chi Ngo
  This is incredibly a touching film. The film has brought about a real sense of the war to me, a young Vietnamese who was born after the war and know almost nothing about it. It has much more meaningful than boring history lessons which I was forced to learn by heart in high school with hardest to memorise all complicated figures and victorious documents. Thanks for the team for the efforts of healing made out of their hearts.
• Posted 12/04/09 by PK Nesbit
  Peace and freedom can only be found within. Then you will refuse to blame others for taking it away from you. Thank you for the great movie. PK
• Posted 08/21/09 by Laura Stromgren
  Wow, what a story and thanks for the healing heart. When I was 16 yrs old- 1966, my oldest brother went to Vietnam. Then my 2nd & 3rd brother. In 1968- On his 2nd tour, my bro died in DaNang. He was 19 yrs old & my love of my Life. We didnt understand why he went- Just so the Vietnam people could have freedom. This is what we were told. Living in Philadelphia, at least 100 of my classmates & neighborhood area men went to Vietnam. My second brother came home after his 2X. He died 3 years ago of Agent Orange cancer at 53 yrs old. I resisted allot about this war, trying to help our soldiers regain themselves after there returns, I served/voleenter at the USO and Military hospitals for 4 yrs. I would never vote, after all none of my brother could. So in 1996, I moved into a new huse in Florida & next door neighbors were Vietnam immigrants. Some just coming to this country within the year. These Fine people showed me the most respect & caring hearts I have ever experience. I realized then that my brother's heart and LIFE for FREEDOM was served. I am a full military wife, serving 28 yrs with my husband, who is also a Vet. I am voting now because I truly believe, the soldier's heart is true, but is the government true when they go to war. So, if I ever spoke out about my feeling as I am today, I should VOTE, as I do now. The people of Vietnam now have the right to leave if they wish to. To me That is FREEDOM! Watching this movie has enriched my heart & Thank You for taking me back 44 yrs to where my brother died. I also found some closer, it's been a longtime coming. Many Thanks to the person(s) that made this possible & this great technogy today. Thanks Mr. Ransom S Coppage your writting is well spoken! Many Thanks to our Military, May Our Country never forget any of our MEN & WOMAN who served. When watching this movie, I just made one of the gentlemen on the bike my brothers Phillip (D. 1968) & John (D. 2006) they would have been this kind nature people as I saw in the movie. GOD BLESS THEM BOTH> NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN! A Sister's View From HomeFront back in 1968.
• Posted 05/25/09 by rrr
  God Bless them...each and all. Hero not by name , but by character. Survivng on two battle fronts...one in the Nam, the other in the US. God Bless them...each and all.
• Posted 05/23/09 by Mr. Ransom S. Coppage
  I am Ransom Shudell Coppage, the fourth child and first son of Ransom and Lula Coppage of Hollister, North Carolina. One of two children to serve time in the military and the only child to serve in a foreign war. I served two terms of military duty in the United States Army to include one tour of combat duty in Vietnam. In response to a mandate by the Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs initiated the National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study in 1984. Utilizing a unique, nationally representative sample of male and female veterans, this study was considered a landmark in psychiatric conerstone of public health study and moved VA to the forefront of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) research and public policy. This investigation has had a major influence on the scientific study of war and its consequences, and it continues to do so more than twenty years after its completion. Throughout our history, the United States military has been home to some of the greatest warriors found anywhere in the world. Story after story can be found of men who distinguished themselves on the battlefield, their actions a testament to the bravery and sacrifice that has made and kept our nation free. All one needs to do is read the National Archives, the military websites, the award citations of men like me that have unselfishly stepped forward, answering the call of duty to carry the torch of our country's defense. Vietnam was no exception. In the midst of a world that had seemingly gone mad, in the thick of humid jungles and against an enemy with no uniforms, we fought bravely and with honor. For many, the honor came not in exemplary deeds, but for simply having the courage to step into jungles sprayed with chemicals not knowing the long term effect the chemicals would have on us and our families later on in life, to go out on patrol and keep fighting the fight. We must never forget the Men and Women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. On behalf of Vietnam Veterans of America, our Prayers go out to Veterans everywhere on this Memorial Day and may God Bless America!!! Mr. Ransom S. Coppage 05-23-2009
• Posted 05/21/09 by padre g
  These guys do "have it together", miraculously. Despite astronomical odds against them, they are alive and sane. Until you have seen exactly what their hearts, minds and souls have seen, you may want to hold off on defining what is "together" for them.
• Posted 05/19/09 by M
  These men cry more than the women veterans they're with. I respect them, but ####it man, get it together.
• Posted 04/05/09 by Bob Hersom
  vietnam documentary
• Posted 02/15/09 by Julio Vidal
  I would like to watch the documentary THE HAUNTED HEROES, about Vietnam Veterans, thank you. Julio.