I lived through those days, not as a service member. Haven't watched a Jane fonda movie for almost 60 years. And despise John, threw my metals away, kerry.
Not to detract from Captain Davis, but there was a saying back then, among us:
"There are many acts of heroism in Vietnam. Some even got medals."
I witnessed heroism almost every day while flying CSAR, North SAR, USN.
Many heroes in a useless war we weren't meant to win.
It also ushered in a 'progressive' government under wraps. People were so concerned with Nam, they simply didn't notice what else was happening.
There was a lot of power gained by the fed govt during that war. It also finalized the economic takeover by the fed/IRS/ADL by removal of the gold standard by Nixon.
This nations needs a ‘I went to a useless war’ medal
but there may be too many to give out. The ceremony may last years.
"CSAR North SAR USN" refers to the US Navy's Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations in the North Vietnam region during the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the location and retrieval of downed US Navy pilots in or near North Vietnam
Yes. Specifically, I was with HC-7 Det 110, the Big Mothers. Also known as 'Orphans of the Seventh Fleet' since we had no home, and cross decked carrier to carrier for the years Det 110 existed. We were never aboard a given ship more than a month, just moved to another.
Three days of four were CSAR; the fourth was other flight duties.
Note that besides CSAR, we did medevacs, insertions/extractions, and fire support, especially during Tet 68. Our birds were armored and pretty tough. Those were retired after Tet, and replaced with lesser H-3Ds.
Careful about anything written of North SAR; it's not just incomplete, in some cases it's bs.
o7 Captain Davis - Literally an earth angel to desperate men facing death. An answered prayer.
And...[NO NAME]... this ice water, with a little squeeze of lemon is deliciously refreshing. Too bad you're not getting any. May your headstone quickly dissolve from all the piss that rains down upon it.
Thank you for posting. The Honor Project is so important. I get weepy when I think about all those who end up fighting wars that never should have happened.
My Dad was a SeaBee stationed on Tinian island for a while. Of course there was danger, because they went in to build airstrips for the Marines to come in. The value in such situations, certainly for my father, was the brotherhood...working together as a team with a bunch of really young and in some cases gifted fellows. I think he saw that time as maybe the best of his life, and he went to their reunions every year until he couldn't travel any more.
I truly look forward to a time when the wounds of war are healed for everyone...
Thank you for this post. It’s a great reminder that there are so many wonderful and great people in this world. It becomes too easy to forget them when we’re constantly dealing with the other evil filth.
Thank you. Indeed this needs knowing and remembering.
I lived through those days, not as a service member. Haven't watched a Jane fonda movie for almost 60 years. And despise John, threw my metals away, kerry.
Turns out it was someone else's medals
This only makes him a double shit bag.
That's my point
Not to detract from Captain Davis, but there was a saying back then, among us: "There are many acts of heroism in Vietnam. Some even got medals." I witnessed heroism almost every day while flying CSAR, North SAR, USN. Many heroes in a useless war we weren't meant to win.
I’m sure LBJ made out well $$$ from that war. Let’s include the bushes and rest of the Fortune 500 executives. Lockheed Martin.
It also ushered in a 'progressive' government under wraps. People were so concerned with Nam, they simply didn't notice what else was happening.
There was a lot of power gained by the fed govt during that war. It also finalized the economic takeover by the fed/IRS/ADL by removal of the gold standard by Nixon.
Thanks. Just help us restore this country.
This nations needs a ‘I went to a useless war’ medal but there may be too many to give out. The ceremony may last years.
"CSAR North SAR USN" refers to the US Navy's Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations in the North Vietnam region during the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the location and retrieval of downed US Navy pilots in or near North Vietnam
Yes. Specifically, I was with HC-7 Det 110, the Big Mothers. Also known as 'Orphans of the Seventh Fleet' since we had no home, and cross decked carrier to carrier for the years Det 110 existed. We were never aboard a given ship more than a month, just moved to another. Three days of four were CSAR; the fourth was other flight duties. Note that besides CSAR, we did medevacs, insertions/extractions, and fire support, especially during Tet 68. Our birds were armored and pretty tough. Those were retired after Tet, and replaced with lesser H-3Ds. Careful about anything written of North SAR; it's not just incomplete, in some cases it's bs.
Sir... Am I about to die?
Not before me.
What a hero. It's a disgrace that it took so long to recognize this man for his heroism.
This made my eyes water and touched me to my core...
Great Men walk among us...🎖️
Thank you for this amazing post TI...
Compare that to Obama getting the Nobel Peace Prize for doing absolutely nothing.
o7 Captain Davis - Literally an earth angel to desperate men facing death. An answered prayer.
And...[NO NAME]... this ice water, with a little squeeze of lemon is deliciously refreshing. Too bad you're not getting any. May your headstone quickly dissolve from all the piss that rains down upon it.
Well said TaQo...
This is a very uplifting video. Glad to hear when true heroes speak out about what motivates them to be who they are.
Thank you for posting. The Honor Project is so important. I get weepy when I think about all those who end up fighting wars that never should have happened.
My Dad was a SeaBee stationed on Tinian island for a while. Of course there was danger, because they went in to build airstrips for the Marines to come in. The value in such situations, certainly for my father, was the brotherhood...working together as a team with a bunch of really young and in some cases gifted fellows. I think he saw that time as maybe the best of his life, and he went to their reunions every year until he couldn't travel any more.
I truly look forward to a time when the wounds of war are healed for everyone...
God bless your Father's Service chick..🙏🇺🇲🫡
Thank you for this post. It’s a great reminder that there are so many wonderful and great people in this world. It becomes too easy to forget them when we’re constantly dealing with the other evil filth.
Captain Paris D. Davis is truly a HERO! Thanks for posting Tetartos_Ippeas
Just watched Con Air again last night...Nicholas Cage was a ranger who refused to leave a man behind (or the woman officer). Such heroes really exist.
Thanks for posting this.
Thank you op for introducing us to a “Great Patriot”.