As being a Vietnam Veteran I did visit the wall 5 years ago and had a really tuff time walking it. I spent 1 and 1/2 years in Vietnam and lost a bunch of friends there and remembering how I was treated when I came home even at my Church.

So sorry Mr. Gwin that y'all were treated like shit after Vietnam.........It is people like YOU SIR that make me PROUD to call myself an American.......WELCOME HOME SIR.......JOB WELL DONE !!

His last statement sums up everything, for anyone who has served.

I'm a Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom vet, and The Wall was one of the most humbling experiences of my life.

Thank you sir for all that you have done for the United States. I was not in service but my father was as a Marine in Vietnam. I salute you and thank you for all that you have done for us thank you! You are honorable sir.

Cpt. Larry Gwin is one of my hero’s. I found a paperback of “Baptism” in 2000, left in an airline seat back pocket. I read and re-read it several times and amongst the many lendings to others, I’ve lost track of that copy. I replaced it with an Audible copy and still enjoy listening to it. This is the first time I’ve seen a video of him relating, in brief, his experiences. It was probably more poignant for me because of the appreciation for his book. Thank you so much for sharing.

God Bless you and your men. Thank You Big Time.

Those that spat on the returning troops, have got to live with that moment in their lives, I hope they have sleepless nights wishing that they hadn’t.

BAPTISM is a highly interesting memoir written by former lieutenant Larry Gwin of the 2nd Battalion 7th Cavalry Division which chronicles the harrowing battle of the ambush at LZ Albany and a series of other operations such as the Bong Son campaign in the Northern theatre of the Vietnam war. Mr Gwin also recalls numerous issues with the rear-echelon troops, bust-ups in the camps and lighter moments during battle intermissions on the field.

Just finished his book, was one of the best Vietnam memoirs I've read

I have no words that are good enough, just a few tears.

Thank you Larry

Thank you for your service. thank you for this interview, I have read the book we were soldiers. I have seen the movie with Mel Gibson. I have read the book the ghost of the green grass and I look forward to reading your book. May we never forget those who served and gave their lives for this country and their brothers at LZ Xray and LZ Albany. May God Bless!

Thank you for your gallant service Sir!

Well done Sir

Don’t know why anyone would give this a thumbs down! Great video!

Two Vietnam tours. I never have seen the wall. Supposed to go last year - Honor Flight, but COVID interrupted that. Hope to live long enough to see it!

Thank you all for your service!!! My dad and big brother were Vietnam vets. I love and respect you all! I was told how you guys were treated when you came home and it makes me sick to this day.

Thank you for your service! Semper Fi! 🙏🏻🇺🇸

I was in Vietnam all through 1966 and again in 1969 for 7 months then Evaced out to Japan then to the States. I was discharged 6 months later with a 100% disability. I have never gone to the wall and I never will even visit the portable wall. Too many names were my friends and the way we were treated by both the government and the American people when I came home has left a very bitter taste in my mouth. I and my friends fought as hard as anyone could with the equipment and food we had. The worst was when we called for Medivac for our wounded and they would not come in because we had South Vietnamese wounded with us. I have no desire to return to Vietnam or remember my times there although I cannot forget that war or that place or those people the memories run like a VCR in my head some good most bad many I would like to forget.