My heart remains shattered at the loss of the beautiful, honorable soul of my sweet Joe. I miss him every second of every day. Life is not the same without him. It never will be again. The love we shared continues. Say his name.

He wasn't just a correspondent...He was one of them...he was a soldier. Man Joe....you had alot of guts.

I visited the Wall on a cold, rainy night to find my best friend from Basic Combat Training, Roger Elgin Ward. He was killed in April 1968. I found his name and was moved to tears. I ended up with a good, fairly safe billett in Vietnam and he ended up a combat engineer. Rest in peace Roger.

My uncle died there. God bless you uncle Harry.

The gold standard of journalism, we don't often see this level of professionalism with integrity anymore

When I came back from Afghan I always had trouble sleeping. I started listening to We Were Soldiers on audio book and Joe narrated it. His voice and story telling always relaxes me and helps me relax and get to sleep. I always wanted to meet him and thank him personally for getting me through tough nights. Rip Joe

Journalists like Joe Galloway are, unfortunately, a vanishing breed. He is a true American treasure, like so many who served their country.

There are very few war journalists during the Vietnam war who could match the integrity, bravery and honesty of Joe Galloway. Only those who live, serve and suffer alongside the soldiers on the field could obtain authentic information about the reality of the battles.

My brother’s name is on that wall. He flew Phantoms off the USS Coral Sea and was shot down in 1967. Thank you Mr. Galloway! You are a remarkable citizen and journalist.

One thing I remember Joe Galloway saying is that it’s a lot easier to get into a war than it is to get out of a war.

It’s too bad we no longer have reporters like this in these United States.

Rest In Peace, Mr Galloway. Our country mourns your passing, and yearn for more journalists like you

Joe Galloway is one Bad ass War correspondent !

Today is a sad day 08/18/2021 R.I.P. Mr. Joe Galloway

Rip Joe. You are the best. Gone but not forgotten. Respect from Australia .🇦🇺

I just hated how these men were treated when they came home to us. I'm 32 years old and I wish I could go back in time to help give them the welcome back they deserved.

I met him about 10 years ago. Great guy. I asked him if the SGM was as bad in real life as he was in the movie. He laughed and told me that the movie made him look like an angel. As a fellow warrior my hat is off to you brother!

Thank you Mr. Galloway for your service.

Thankyou for your service Mr.Galloway your a Veteran in my eyes!

What a great guy he was. I never met or heard of Mr Galloway until the movie came out. I got there in November’68. I’ve read his books, watched his interviews, and thank god he did what he did. He told the story, the real story, of the grunts. Rest In Peace sir with all respect

Went to helo flight school in1968 server in Nam in 69 and I will forever salute the men who gave IT ALL - God Bless Them!

I first learnt of Joe Galloway in a documentary called Vietnam in HD. His accounts in that left me in tears , especially his description on Jimmy Nakayama. You are one brave man Joe, and it would be truly something special to have met you . Thank you for all that you did 😊

Joe has recently passed away. Rest in peace legend.

Two officers from my class of 1964 at the Citadel lost their lives serving our country. May they and all the others at the battle and their families always be blessed by GOD

Sorry to hear of Mr. Galloway's passing. Much respect for him and all those who served to give us the freedoms we have today.

A human monument to the inner humanity carried in the hearts of the survivors of that battle and a wonderful example for all soldiers ever since. Thank you.

I was a few years too young to go. I serve from 79-81 U.S.Army. Many in my battalion were Vietnam Veterans. That wall is vey special to me. It breaks my heart and makes me proud . Humbled and honored to even write this . God bless ALL who served. With tears flowing I salute you all.

After clearing the tears from my eyes, I thought I would thank you for everything presented here. You and all the soldiers who served, Shall Never Be Forgotten. I walked through Arlington National Cemetary, and as I did I remembered this battle from history and many others. I was left speechless as I looked out across at all the headstones which seemed to go forever. So many lives, changed forever, lost forever, but Honored forever. Every American should take the time once in their life to make the trip to Arlington, to understand the price paid. Thank you and thanks to all the others who served. Barry

Since a youngster i always looked into what had happened to that air force captain dropping those ordinance at LZ X-Ray and never found any information on him. This interview closed that case. Rest in peace Capt. Paul McClellan jr. And thank you to Mr. Joe Galloway for your sacrifices.

Have a heavy mist in my eyes, it’s raining! An honest reporter that has committed his life to honestly tell the soldiers story!

Would love to sit and have a two hour lunch with that man and listen everything he had to say about the Vietnam War!

Hats off to Ernie Pyle and Joe Galloway.

Cannot say enough about the work this guy did. His work telling the story of Vietnam is commendable beyond belief. His work in the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley is beyond legendary. “Garry Owen!”

Met you a number of years back at a Philadelphia Union League presentation to General Moore. Both you and the General signed my copy of the "We were soldiers" book. You are truly a Great American. Thank you for all you have done. Tom Yaegel, 1LT CE RVN 1971-72

My father was in ia drang. I wish I had found out names of friends and such before he passed.

I watch this video with tears. Heavy tears. They fall from my eyes and they are heavier than any other tears I've ever had. God bless you Joe Galloway, and Rest In Peace.

Thanks to Joe Galloway for his courage and service to our troops. May he rest in peace.

Joe Galloway, if they awarded the Medal of Honor to civilians, you sir are more than worthy to receive one.

G'day Joe, I contacted you after watching that incredible film, and your response was wonderful. Just watching this clip was awe inspiring. I thank you again Joe, you are an incredible man. I salute you an d all those incredible soldiers who did not shirk the massive responsibility put to them. And to all those brave men sacrificed, as we say in Oz...Lest we forget!!! I hope that is the last time the massive consequence has to be paid...but we never seem to learn!!!

Follow someone with stripes on his arm. I am a retired major. That is great advice!

If you are reading this Mr Galloway, I met you in early 2000s, when you came to Norwich. It was only 5 minutes to you, but it was one of the high points of my life. When my friends ask, what was it like? Idk, I was awestruck. I do remember this much. You said, "It's an Honor to meet you, and thank you for your service. " I've heard that a few times, but it never meant a thing until it came from you. Thank you for telling so many of the so few. Hooah. RLTW

My dad was a door gunner flying out of Nha Trang. They were escorting medical evacuation helicopters. His helicopter was shot down. He was there for the last day and a half. Every time I see pictures you shot, Mr. Galloway, I look for him. He passed away in 2017 due to agent orange exposure. He was one of the most humble and brave men you would have met.

We were soldier, once and we were young... The correct title, I read the book in 1992 I believe. It's one of those movies after I did a few combat tours I find hard to watch, along with Band of Brothers not because of the killing, it is what it is and you can't change it. But because of seeing the men in their youth, good men probably better than me and then seeing the old men in their twilight talking about their time in WWII really hits you. I just knew I wasn't going to die in a place most couldn't find on a map, hell I can't even find some of the villages I fought in on a map it seems like a century ago, some days it seems like yesterday. I knew I was going to get my men home, I didn't give a shit about the war after about 6 months and I did get them home, I can't say in one piece mentally probably, but they'll at least see their kids graduation, birthday parties, good times and bad, I hope they do useful with the lives... And yes, the noise and chaos of battle is indescribable, your mind cannot process it all. That's what all those years of training we always bitched about! No one comes home from real combat the same person, if they say anything different they're not being honest or they were never in real combat. I remember once I went to our HQ in Kabul and there were a group of tocroaches yapping and going on about a mortar attack a few days before and how they had to get up and run to the bunkers, I thought bunkers, what bunkers... Under the trucks, or anywhere else you could make yourself small when they started dropping mortar rounds on you, I hate them damn things! Oh and it was salsa night in Camp Phoenix by the way, I should have been so lucky!

He has the utmost respect for the people he fought with

Could listen to his stories all day. Brave reporter.

One, if not the last real Journalist America would get its first hand true to life story from. Amazing man. An adopted Grunt, a life long brother that didn't lie. Thank you for your bravery, honesty, and dedication to our troops and the public. You'll always be one of us. You actually walked in the soldiers boots then actually filled their shoes too! Edit, You're the epitome of Minute Man!

As a Marine we loss a Brother with Joe. RIP SEMPER FI!

I live in Fort Worth and always looked forward to reading Joey's stories. One brave man . We knew his background , so we trusted his writing being truthful. Joey we respect you. From a fellow Texan.

Rest In Peace Joe Galloway, November 13th, 1941-August 18th, 2021

I loved this man. He was a cut above the rest of the in field war reporters. May he RIP.

Hand salute to you Joe as a life member of the VFW and American Legion I say with respect and it applies to you Sir thank you for your service

I live in Freedom, as all US Citizens, because of brave men and women who have served in our military to protect that freedom. I can never pay the debt we owe these brave souls and their families. The best I can do is live in a fashion that honors their sacrifice. I remind myself of that everyday and I try; I am not perfect but I do not think my brothers and sisters would be ashamed of me. God bless all of those who have served the USA, who are serving, and who will in the future take up arms to protect our way of life. Thank all of you!!!

You cannot read the book or watch the movie without being changed, as a man, as a human being, as an American. This interview should be added to any future DVD's of the movie.

Joe and I both worked for UPI in the '70s. I was working out of Manila after completing two tours as a Navy officer in the war. It was a high privilege, working with Kate Webb and Willie Vicoy, who'd been with Nick Ut when he shot that pivotal image of Kim Phuc, burned by napalm. Just working with them was a tremendous responsibility. Knowing Joe and having a drink with him in the Hong Kong Overseas Press Club was a life high. Thank you.

You are a number one civilian reporter. RIP

What an amazing chap.

The only men of this battle I’ve met was Ed, TooTall, Freeman. He lived in Boise and I remember the stories he would tell while our group was sipping on iced green tea. The way he spoke of the men in the battle of their honor and commitment to our Country. He has passed away now but I’ll never forget the Valor of the men and what they went thru at this battle. I actually feel this way now for all our Veterans. Joes story here had me in tears. I’ve read the book and seen the movie several times but to hear Joe talk about it……..

As one of the Lunatics I appreciate all that Joe Galloway has done and meant to us.

12:00 direct quotes to the movie. I visited the wall back in high school. While other kids were "wow"ing their way to get pictures in front of the wall, I stood there quietly - dumbfounded. Never seen a dead soldier with my eyes, in action, but something about that wall struck me hard. If I remember correctly I didn't cry, but I swear my eyes were burning and was about to sob. Once more, it's "thank you for your sacrifices"

One of the most eloquent accounts of Is Drang I have ever heard- and that is saying something! The American military sure looks after its own, putting five through college and taking care of the widow. Credit to them. Robin Witting England

I’m speechless 😶 watching this. Overwhelmed with emotions. God Bless 🇺🇸🙏🏼

Mr Galloway described returning to Vietnam in 1968 and witnessed how the situation had already worsened for the troops on the field. He described how a group of ARVN troops desperately tried to climb onto a Huey helicopter and they had to be pushed out, such was the grim reality and horror of the war in the later stages.

Welcome home Joe. I flew Dustoff out of Long Binh, 71/72. We covered III Corp and Cambodia; IV corp as well. Anyway , happy you made it back in one piece ; so many of us did not.. S

Thank You for keeping their memories alive GOD Bless you

An honourable man & a hero to our nation. I doubt that we will see such a man that loved his fellow countrymen as Joe Galloway did. Thank you Joe, we miss you.🙏❤️

I read the book 3 times couldn’t put it down GOD BLESS all

Joe Galloway is what all reporters, battlefield or otherwise, should aspire to. Courageous, intrepid, loyal, loving and above all honest. I read his book with Colonel Moore years before the movie came out and was overwhelmed by the honesty and accuracy that was portrayed, in depth descriptions without glorifying the horrors of war, his attention to detail and showing the men who fought there as people, not the mindless machines that other reporters made them out to be. Joe deserves to be remembered along the likes of Ernie Pyle and Richard Tregaskis, men who were there, in the foxholes, sharing danger, laughs, tears, food, terror, victory and defeat. Thank you Joe for being a pillar of journalism.

Interesting and informative. Special thanks to veteran Photo man Gallow. Sharing personal information/combat experiences making this interview session more authentic and possible. true grit style determination to succeed!!!

God bless u what u did , most people wouldn't have done , your a brave man , greatest respect, and god bless the men that was there and died

I love you guys. If no one has said it to you yet, and this goes all our Vietnam Veterans everywhere. I would like to say Welcome Home. I love you. And Sincerely thank you, with all my heart, for your service, your sacrifice for our country. I'll do whatever I can to make sure you're never forgotten.

Another battle that's similar to Ia Drang was the Korean war battle of Chipyong-ni in 1951 and the cavalry came to the rescue at Chipyong-ni

I dearly love that story about your 2 Grandpas.the boots!! You are a reporter.Thank you for your service..🌹💯

Had the pleasure to photograph him when he came to the Fort Hood PX to promote his book. I (our business) also sponsored 1/7 CAV during first Iraq war.

🙏❤️! Thank you! I wasn’t drafted in 90, but I don’t forget my family that served in WW2. I have a brother that served in the 82nd, but that wasn’t a war on the news! My prayers go out to our service personnel now and we pray for they’re returning everyday! Not a second! 🙏❤️👍🍀

Thankyou for real JOURNALISM... you may not have been a soldier but you have the same courage . Proud to watch this

I would listen to Joe Galloway, for hours. I think it’s getting dusty in here now, my eyes are watering. Thanks from, St. Paul Minnesota.

What a great man. So wish I could have had the opportunity to have dinner with this gentleman. RIP sir.

Thank you for your service and sacrifices God Bless you, America, and your families 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

God put you there to experience the battle and to tell the story with a talent, bravery and love that is extraordinary. Thank you Mr. Galloway for your service to this United States of America, to all our brothers who fought there, to their families and to all generations who have and will understand more clearly the courage, dedication and self sacrificial service given by America’s servicemen and women. God bless and keep you sir.

I once had the honor of shaking the hand of Joe Galloway. The other sailors in the meeting room really didn't know who he was but I had read his book "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" and saw the movie (which didn'1t do it the justice of the read). He wouldn't remember me from Adam but I, a former Third Class Gunner's Mate, will never forget that day and his presence near 23 years later. Bravo Zulu Joe Galloway! Thank you for your service!! God's Speed!!

Thank you Mr. Galloway for what you did and who you are as a human being. Brian Jason US ARMY, 1968-1970. God Bless.

Joe Galloway , is and was the essence of what true media coverage should be. God rest your soul Warrior hero.

Thank you for your dedication Mr. Galloway! May you rest in peace! Thank you to the VVMF for bringing The Healing Wall to NW Montana recently! It was a privilege and an honor to host it and your team!!

Thanks for the hard work Joe, I've been a fan since seeing We Were Soldiers. You're a stand up guy!

RIP JOE! I was so sad to hear of his passing. How do you even say goodby to this generations Ernie Pyle? Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

I've seen that wall many times. My eyes always tear up.

Thank You…….. For your bravery, and for your willingness to share this experience. The humility of this story,as conveyed by you,for the purpose of sharing the actions of our military personnel,speaks volumes of your character. The men of 1st cavalry were, and still are well served by their actions,as documented by you.GOD BLESS ALL.

Amazing. Unbelievable. True courage.

Joe as always, thank-you for all you still do for the Veterans

God Bless our troops! Thank you for your service to our troops! Scouts Out, till Fiddlers Green!

The pain of what he went through is forever seared in his eyes you can see it. Hopefully he lives a many many many more years this man deserves it, he told the story of our soldiers we ignored and turned our backs o and what they went through for each other. I had a neighbor when I was younger he passed away but he was a Vietnam veteran and his stories were from amazing,scary as fk,crazy, and some heartbreaking.

What a true hero thank you sir

Thank you Mr. Galloway and all the men, God Bless...

"You would be their crazy reporter" God my heart..thank you Joe... for giving a voice to those who never got the chance to speak after going there ...rip Joe..you earned your rest

Godspeed Joe! Pure class to the end. 🇺🇸

Great piece! Joe Galloway certainly earned the right to march alongside the other American heroes of that battle.

Had Joe Marm as an instructor at the Point. What a remarkable person.

I have always had the utmost respect for the men and women that served in that horrific war. Twenty two years later I served and fought for this country (Gulf War 1991) and came home disabled, but what I went through pales in comparison to what these men did during that long conflict.

Well done Joe.Iv watched your videos and read you books ,amazing what you covered in Nam and how you were close to the marines.

this is a great man just like all the men who he phographed in battle thank you Mr. Galloway for all that you did