Vietnam Voices: 'To this day, when I hear a helicopter β oh my God.'
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Published 2016-03-18
Dvorak did basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash. Then, he went to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland and went into track and mobile mechanics. He did maintenance on howitzers, and was trained on replacing parts on armored personnel carriers.
All Comments (21)
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My dad went from living on a farm in the Ozarks with no electricity to Vietnam in a single year. Talk about a major life change! He survived 1967 and 68 in Vietnam as a Marine Artilleryman. He died last month at 76.
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Poor guy shoots so straight, he can't even talk bullshit. He tries, but nothing comes out. He deserves that cowboy hat. ;)
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I'm so glad I found this presentation of Vietnam voices. My brother served in Vietnam 1970. He doesn't talk about it and we don't ask. He was not physically wounded. But the mental scars are there. Through Vietnam voices I will be able to understand my brother's anxiety. We love our Veterans no matter win or lose. 18 yr old kids deserve our love and support. My heart aches.ππ₯π
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I never understood why these fellas were treated so badly when they were lucky enough to return home. Respect is earned,and I cant think of any other people that earned it more.
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I joined the Marines in 67/73 and I too when hearing a helicopter it takes me back to Vietnam. Thank God protected me and live to tell about it. Amen
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I'm so glad this guy survived the war. What a beautiful soul.
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You're story mattered to me, thank you, my uncle didn't come back so i like trying to find out how he lived. He lived with the finest Americans there are.
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My Daddy was there in '69. He was shot and came home after 11 months but he never really left. He was in the Army, 1st division, artillery Sargent. He passed away in 2012 from agent orange cancer. It was great to listen to you and hear your story. Words cannot say thank you enough for your service.
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I've never wanted to buy a man a beer and share one with him so much in my life.
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I am a 68 yo Navy Veteran who salutes every Vietnam Vet whom I come across...Thenk You Sir for your Service
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What a man. What a delightful man. Humor, sincerity, honest and obviously a dedicated American soldier that still carries the hidden scars of what he witnessed. Such Americans as Monte Dvorik are the backbone of America and it's true heroes. May God Bless you, sir.
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Truly one of the best interviews. No bravado no glorification just an average dude who did what he thought was right. Much love brother be proud of yourself
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Nothing makes you more tense than the sound of choppers coming to take you out on patrol ... and nothing makes you more relaxed than the sound of choppers coming to take you back to camp.
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What a true American. My hat is off to this veteran.
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What a great man. Very humble and very grateful. I admire him.
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Welcome home sir. Thank you for your service
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My grandpa passed in '67 at age 23. Thank you for recording this oral history. It helps me understand what his experience of the war must have been like.
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These stories are better than the movies. Thank you to all the Vietnam veterans for your service. The sacrifices you made in the face of adversity are inspiring.
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Thank you for your service Monte! And thank you Billings Gazzette for recording this history and this man's story!
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This man has a highly developed sense of responsibility. He missed out on his military leave, got shipped back to "the world" half-way through his tour, then is at the point of breaking down when he says, of his buddies back in Vietnam, that "I let 'em down" when he couldn't return to help them out. Many thanks to Billings Gazette for taking on this worthwhile project.
