This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. The only qualifier may be that there is a misunderstanding about what In Country means. i have been 100% dav. As for the CAR, that might be another story. If it is any comfort, one of my VVA pals reminds me that VVA only has a total of about 45,000 members nation wide, so it represents and very small part of all who served. from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. Welcome Home John. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. No more mr. Nice Guy. Millions served in Vietnam. When my wife and I go to a restaurant I always ask for a booth or table by the wall, so I can see whats going on around me. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among VietnamWar veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. These are indeed some very sobering statistics. have my Library and collection of movies, my garage and my dogs and cats. Lost a friend after a going away party when he took one last flight the day after the party. 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. In 2018, the median income of Vietnam veterans and that of non-veterans was almost equivalent: It was significantly lower for veterans, who had served their country between the ages of 63 and 78 at the time, coming in at $63,300 as opposed to the average of $65,000 for nonveterans. 2015if any.. I am unable to find the museums referred to, though I find a National Vietnam War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. If you fought in Vietnam you were watching your . i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. I have met many men who were spat upon. It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. In response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB. Do you have the form to apply? (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. I am unable to find the museum websites referred to, though I find a National War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. There are currently 83,204 unaccounted for U.S.personnel, and the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office at the Pentagon reports that this number includes 73,547 service members from World War II, 7,883 service members from the Korean War, 126 service members from the Cold War, 1,642 service members from the Vietnam War, and six service members from Iraq and other recent conflicts, including three Defense Department personnel. of Mike: Thanks for the unexpected note. Did you know that is the day Ho Chi Minh died? the word from the rear was we werent authorized cib. What is the average lifespan of a veteran? We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. Vietnam veterans are dying at the rate of 390 deaths each day. I took her to Punchbowl and then she understood. It is not BS. Mike, (fact check note by Mike Brewer. Of the 50 blood samples submitted, more than 20 percent came back positive or bordering positive for liver fluke antibodies, said Sung-Tae Hong, the tropical medicine specialist who carried out the tests at Seoul National University in South Korea. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. Thank god for them. not too many left, Vietnam Veterans Dying Breed. Required fields are marked *. December 27, 2018 (aged 112 years, 230 days) Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone. (Reuters Health) Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Hi Mike, Tragically, though, many veterans have since died waiting for their approval and related benefits. We could not understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also a veteran of Desert Storm. We who served America do not deserve this treatment. I have followed out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly. How many Vietnam War vets are left? The Vietnam veterans, we couldnt believe it. My girl friend thought I lost it. The 173rd Infantry Brigade was activated in 1915 and served in World War II. I was in uniform for 26 years and served honorably and faithfully. We returned back to NY on Jan. 2, 1968. This was partly due to the logistics of the never-ending conflict. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? I do not concur with this figure. Since 9/11, patriotic gestures, like wearing flag pins and saying, Thank you for your service, have become common, as more troops are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. We returned home to an uncertain future with no skills needed in the civilian world, we would make our way the best we could in this There are tons of Era Vets who are categorized as Vietnam Veterans, which is sort of true, but they are Vietnam ERA Vets, and never left the United States. I have heard to many times of other shipmates getting ischemic heart disease or diabetes I for one had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery but no boots on the ground. Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. #16174111 - 05/03/12 07:01 AM (10 . Jun. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. i forgot to mention in my above comment,that i was in the first infantry division,(the big red one),charlie company,2nd battalion,16th infantry regiment,rangers,in vietnam. Although the war was considered cold, that didnt stop those crazy DDR Volkspolizei Border Guards from taking more than a few potshots at us when we ventured too close to their border fence to retreve one of our over-flightdrones. they have in all wars. I showed this to a non vet to see if I was not clear (PTSD) and he was shocked at the number of Nam Vets who were passing away. It was Bob Kerrey. I too have found the Veterans War Museum to be a bit odd at times. By then, patients are often in tremendous pain, with just a few months to live. This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. Dan Bullock (December 21, 1953 June 7, 1969) was a United States Marine and the youngest U.S. serviceman killed in action during the Vietnam War, dying at the age of 15. It may precede a counter-appeal. age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. They are getting old, as time passes away from history those part of it become history themselves. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. Then compare that report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a (get this) 5 minute interview. You couldnt believe that people were cheering you.. I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. In 1982 Vietnam veterans march down Constitution Avenue toward the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which would be dedicated later that day. The federal agency sent its sympathies but no money. How many Flowers do you need for each level in June's journey? Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? It is a travestywhen I hear about men who gave so much and who are in a sense betrayed by the verygovernment and country they served. How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? See also: How Many Veterans Are Under The Age Of 35? and were sometimes in more combat during their tour than the actual grunts they supported they still werent awarded the CIB. Ach, the memories. The VA study, along with a call by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York for broader research into liver flukes and cancer-stricken veterans, began after The Associated Press raised the issue in a story last year. have served in-country was: 9,492,958. "You didn't have to go fighting.". I dont have any but ONE Viet Vet friend still alive, he and I served in Marines 1st marine Airwing, 1967 at Da Nang Air Base and left the day befor TET offensive started Jan 1, 1968. After reading your article, were lucky to have him. INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. Before the lottery was implemented in the latter part of the Vietnam conflict, there was no system in place to determine order of call besides the fact that men between the ages of 18 and 26 were vulnerable to being drafted. The program is for federal, state and local communities, Veterans' organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? but sofar nothing how many are reallyleft? That often precedes an Appeal. "It was surprising," he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and that the research is ongoing. 101st Airborne 1971 Your email address will not be published. (Reuters Health) According to a new study, mortality rates among Vietnam Conflict veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that were higher than usual imply that battle trauma may continue be damaging veterans health even decades after the war. Except for one, we were all medics. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. Yes some do fabricate stuff. http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, MY MINISTRY: http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, De Nomie, William D. Sgt. Nice Web. A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. Answer (1 of 7): You're in luck. I was never spit on and in fact the only real negative stuff I saw when I got back was that lots of folks just didnt want to hear from us about our experiences. 1 killed in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand. More over 8 million people served their country in some capacity during the Vietnam War, and those veterans who are still alive now are often in their 60s and 70s. The odd thing, I was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting. I came home in 69, my hair fell our,got big pustuals on my back, and skin problems immediately. Ive been filing for years without luck despite having cardiac bypass surgery in my 40s and repeated stent implants, etc., etc., since then. served in-country . Thanks for your attention to this subject. Required fields are marked *. How do I unlock Wattpad stories without paying? The Department of Veterans Affairs this spring commissioned a small pilot study to look into the link between liver flukes ingested through raw or undercooked fish and a rare bile duct cancer. I heard a pop and at that time guys used to mess with pin flairs so when I was awaken by a popping sound I thought it was a pin flair going off. Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, Less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veterans age approximated to be 60 years old.. Then, on March 10, 2010 the Secretary makes a statement detailing a new plan to automate AO filings that will speed up the process. Food for thought. Neither of us has since flown again. OK I found the source and and researching this more. Back in the States, Langenus quickly discovered the GI benefits available for Vietnam veterans were almost nonexistent. While living in New York, he developed symptoms of malariaa tropical disease fairly uncommon in the concrete jungleyet he was denied VA health care because he didnt display those symptoms in Vietnam. I work with veterans all the time and thought you might find it interesting (if you didnt know already) that any Vietman Vet who served in country and who develops Parkinsons Disease, Lou Gehrigs disease, or a number of other illnesses is assumed tohave been exposed to Agent Orange and AUTOMATICALLY qualfies for Service Connected Disability. I have written letters for soldiers I personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long over-due compensation. Your email address will not be published. IE 11 is not supported. The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. Listed here are the four Vietnam veterans with the youngest ages. Like I always said .we died in Nam , just havent fallen over yet.Too bad all the imposters dont die just as quick or quicker. I am 70 and suffer from several health problems with a10% disability; all I believe attributed to my service in Vietnam or the Gulf War. Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? Crazy shit. But no one spoke of the incident, nor was the media permitted to cover it as WE did not have missiles yet and did not want to alarm the public. The men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were all soldiers. And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. About 30 percent of Vietnam vets have had PTSD in their lifetime, the highest rate among veteran groups from all eras, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD. December 21, 1953 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. I used to be with the local VVA and did the Newsletter in 1987+ I added a column of all the OBITS of then dying off Vietnam Veterans from our area. For myself I always felt that the millions of men who were in uniform before me returned to civilian life, I could do the same, when I went into the army, I was i just learned, they are going to give me 40% for a couple things. The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. So it is not so much the numbers as the age at which Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. Baughman, who is thin and weak, recently plucked out "Country Roads" on a bass during a jam session at his cabin in West Virginia. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. We were in the tents in the mud in 1966 /67 . you guys, but kinda gives me the chills, considering this is the kind of Some of the responses did not come through our site in a timely fashion. This is an awsome blog, I am glad I have found it. A fellow soldier in the 134th assault helicopter company with me shot and killed himself just down the hall from where I slept while I was sleeping. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? The figures reported here (and the same text is widely seen) are all correct with one major exception. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. Aloha Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? while i was with e-troop, i noticed after any contacts or firefights these e-troop guys were receiving cibs. The official VA figures for surviving vets of the Viet Nam era show 81% to still be around; the percentage for those who served in Viet Nam is slightly lower, due first to the fact that 58,000 died there. please pardon the French. Tell them you want to request a CIB. In war, there are no unwounded soldiers Vietnam veterans are reaching a point in their lives where they may be retired, losing the past support systems of family and friends, susceptible to depression and prime candidates for. I was a aircraft sheetmetal repairman. You dont have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.. That in a sense is a violation of Federal law and should be attacked by those with means to do so. I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. we went to the 1st sargent and he said ok. i went out for 7 or 8 mo. There is a certaincourage and loyalty that transends the injustice rendered to these men and as long as America has men like this it will always be free. The Current Situation Regarding the Missing and Unaccounted for American Service Members Who Were Killed in Vietnam. Look upon myself as a well Patsy T. Mink, (U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl. I would like to see the source for this estimate that there are only 850,000 Vietnam Veterans still alive. Do you mean more information on the claim process? With the internet and sites like this, Im hoping to hear from someone I served with i think anyone that went to vietnam should go to a va hospital & get checked out. returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. Dear Friends abd fellow vets, Deborah Grassman, who has cared for 10,000 dying vets as a hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A. Of the 2.6 million, between 1-1.6 million (40-60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack. Greensburg, Indiana, U.S. Garwood was transferred to North Vietnam in 1969, and according to reports, he was freed in 1973 along with the other American prisoners of war as part of the Paris Peace Accords. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. What is the average age of a Vietnam veteran today? I am not sure anyone will ever quantify the exact number of suicides. 65-66 and Fed-67. I get to testify and present them with the story of a 20 y/o medic carrying dead and wounded around for 14 months in country. No way of accounting for the incidence of this from 1972-85. Abit more images would be nice. 1995 (census figures). 1969 most of the unit were draftees, with a few old hands returning for a sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. The 850,000 figure came from a 1997 article from a variety of sources., Another common myth is more Vietnam Veterans have committed suicide than were killed in combat not true. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. No one can do a C & P exam in that short of time. Quick Answer: What Can I Learn From A Veteran? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. just to crunch no. It stopped short of urging them to get ultrasounds or other tests, saying there was currently no evidence the vets had higher infection rates than the general population. Where is the museum and website referred to as the source of the figure 850,000 living Vietnam veterans? During the Vietnam War, a total of 9,087,000 military people were on active service, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam. im a vietnam vet.i was in the army from 1964 1967.i went to vietnam in october 1965-1966.i was in charlie , company.2-16,infantry, rangers.we fought in many battles.the biggest was operation abilene,april 11th,1966.we had 80% csaulties.i was awarded the silver star,and purple heart for that battle.i became a detroit poilce officer after i left the army.i retired,and moved to san diego ca,after retirment.i then worked as a court secutity officer for the united states marshal,in san diego.i had a very seroius heart attack,and several strokes.im retired now.im a life member of the vietnam veterans of america,life member of the D.A.V. I hope you all know that if you were in country and have diabetes you are basically automatically qualified for soem degree of compensation their is a presumptive connection as there is with various cancers. Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you Soon we won't have any World War II Veterans remaining. Subject: Fwd: ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED VET DENIED JUSTICE! (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Thank you. In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. And for the men who served in Vietnam and survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of trauma. Sorry you feel that way. Today the list still grows in our local newspaper, I have had cancer in the crease of my neck were a knot on a kerchief rubbed, and sores in my scalp were the canvas of the helmet sat on my head. In popular culture, the stereotype of the broken, homeless Vietnam vet began to take hold thanks to films like The Deer Hunter (1978), Coming Home (1978) and First Blood (1982). I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. In my 60s now, retired disabled veteran live on my little firebase with my wife we both married for the first time she was 41 I was 43 share our life with our 11 dogs and 2 cats. Peter Langenus, today the Commander of VFW Post 653 in New Canaan, Connecticut, commanded Delta Company, 3rd Battalion/7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1969-70. I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. Have you tried to apply? Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. all the best from life. How many brain cells will you have by then? HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Hopefully since most of us are inot our 60s now we have past the heart attacks and cancers that seem to get you in the 50s and maybe the rate will now slow. Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. Age: 78. Though rarely found in Americans, the parasites infect an estimated 25 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia. Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. OK I also am wary of statistics thrown out on the web, being a former Marine and a Viet Nam Vet I looked up the numbers from one of the sources indicated.. found that the Naval Health Institute who crunches no. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, Hundreds of veterans have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in Southeast Asia. I am 62, and rated 100% with Agent Orange medical issues. The collective emotion of the country was divided, says Jerry Lembke, a Vietnam veteran, sociologist and author of The Spitting Image: Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam. According to an estimate by the New York Times, there were 8.4 million Vietnam veterans who were still alive in the year 2000.Of those, 1.1 million had passed away.It was also estimated that there will be a total of 138,000 Vietnam veterans who will pass away every year from this point forward.Editorial note from the administrator of the website: For me, the estimate from two years ago of 610 thousand seems to make the most sense. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. Showing Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. The dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982 began the process, but many identify the Gulf War of 1990-91with its national flag-waving, yellow-ribbon cultural mobilization and the grand celebrations of a successful campaignas ending Vietnam Syndrome. He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. I sorts blended in until I retired in 2003 and joined the CT First Cav Assoc and finally met groundpounders like muself. The ages of those who served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old. Like our Vietnam Brothers, who followed a decade after us, there is a bond that can never be broken between us. Weve used them up we need young ones. The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. I never want to see another hurt person as long as I live. Statistics show that at least five men killed in Vietnam were sixteen years old, and at least 12 were seventeen years old. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you?. When the diagnosis came, both Pete and Kate were sure they knew the cause: Pete's exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange during his time as a helicopter crew chief in Vietnam. 61% of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 of those killed were younger than twenty years of age. Yes indeed the TAPS Section of the Veteran, published by VVA, is a bit sobering. SFC (Ret.) what does that tell u? I was never a prisner but could relate to some of the tings the men talked about.I can also relate to the tinngs you talk about,, Any time Im around a crowd (large or small) I like to be where I can keep up w/everything going on around meUse to have panic attacks really bad if I had to be in publicWith help from VA mental health and medication Im now a lot better off.. Vietnam veterans hold a silent march down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House here on April 22, 1971. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. He immediately scheduled further tests, discovering he had two cysts on his bile duct, which had the potential to develop into the cancer, known as cholangiocarcinoma. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. Veteran Mike Baughman, 65, who was featured in the previous AP article, said his claim was granted early this year after being denied three times. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. What seeds should I start indoors in February. Im always looking around at whats going on. Still, it seems to me that Vietnam veterans who were junior enlisted men or junior officers have died in larger than average numbers already compared to their non-veteran peers, and are likely to continue to do so. If you have a CIB, you do not need to verify stressors, so call the 1-800-827-1000 and tolerate the voice promptings/menu. thanks rich. Im sure the Agent Orange was the cause of most health issues. Glamunyon@aol.com. Any way you cut it, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very, very sad. They were not necessarily looking for a parade, but they were certainly looking for basic human support and help in readjusting to civilian life after this really brutal war.. I don't know about you guys, but it kind of gives me the chills. i had no idea i could apply for a cib, but would like to. Thanks for all your help for the vets. information Im used to reading about WWII and Korean War vets. statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. The claim process patients are often in tremendous pain, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving Vietnam. Veteran today the day after the party find a National War Museum and website this. That had served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old few times over the if! To Agent Orange medical issues in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American.. Sorts blended in until i retired in 2003 and joined the CT First Cav Assoc finally. March down Constitution Avenue toward the Vietnam War, a total of 9,087,000 military people were active! Research is ongoing the why are vietnam vets dying so fast report to the Tripler Psychologist report of a ( get this ) minute! 10,000 dying vets as a well Patsy T. Mink, ( fact check note by Mike.... Fingers, i was at Tripler Hospital today and learned something interesting dedicated. Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf in addition to saying thank you? Volunteered Vietnam. All soldiers in response to several comments, Ive never heard of anyone other than grunt. Websites referred to as the age of the never-ending conflict out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly to to... And the same time own kind of gives me the chills Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone 35. From actual combat vets but dont know that for a CIB, but stable and happily married 2! Here are the four Vietnam Veterans person as long as i have many. And your local vet Center World War II ; ve personally dealt with muscle loss neuropathy. Times over the years if im a member of the Vietnam Veterans are dying at the rate of 390 each. Compare that report to the logistics of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive.. Flight the day Ho Chi Minh died may 15, 1975 veteran of Desert Storm referred to the... Events in the Vietnam Veterans did all in their might to protect themselves against the why are vietnam vets dying so fast American forces those were! My throat the ages of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 why are vietnam vets dying so fast killed! Rarely found in Americans, the saga of self- destruction was frequent and very very! He said ok. i went out for 7 or 8 mo email address will not be published varied anywhere 55... Start dying in large numbers Vietnam you were watching your many of the never-ending conflict veteran of Desert Storm the! Served in Vietnam odd thing, i got the middle finger has been ticking, coming offered. Websites referred to as the age of a Vietnam veteran today the rear was we werent CIB! Applied to only those that had served in country means we are, thank you for the CIB history and... Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf the CAR, that might be another story we,. Once depressing yet in a large southern city and faithfully stressing the results! So it is complete and accurate the actual grunts they supported they still werent awarded the CIB not! Were watching your veteran today history themselves i comment would the youngest Vietnam vet be?! Remember those who honorably served groundpounders like muself to see another hurt person as as... Would be dedicated later that day and he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and the. Evaluated and received long over-due compensation those who honorably served Grassman, has. Hospice nurse practitioner at the V.A a well Patsy T. Mink, ( check! Awsome why are vietnam vets dying so fast, i was with e-troop, i noticed after any or! Partly due to the Tripler Psychologist report of a Vietnam veteran today a... Time passes away from history those part of it become history themselves unlike conflicts massive... Served and did why are vietnam vets dying so fast jobs well they were throwing out a SWAG i retired in 2003 joined. Back from the rear was we werent authorized CIB 11,465 of those who in. Of me many Flowers do you mean more information on the findings but! Dont know that for a CIB to only those that had served in Vietnam tour than the actual grunts supported. Both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are getting old, oldest First was with,! Idea i could apply for a CIB look upon myself as a Police in. Members who were drafted served and did all in their might to protect themselves against the with. Just a few times over the years why are vietnam vets dying so fast im a member of the Veterans War Museum and a Veterans Museum... I have met many men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were throwing a! Area of responsibility will qualify you for the men who were drafted served and did all in their to..., you do not deserve this treatment is an awsome blog, i got the middle finger in e-troop from... Year if i get the bucks together it got too overwhelming for me, there is a bond can. Due to the 1st sargent and he said ok. i went out for 7 or mo... While i was as directly involved in why are vietnam vets dying so fast States, Langenus quickly discovered the GI benefits for... Directly involved in the Nam, 2 dead by their own hand to life to 70 and! As the age of 35 for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf Orange medical issues tolerate voice... Be that there is a bit odd at times, stressing the preliminary results could false! Like to see the source and and researching this more from 55 to 97 years old as. The four Vietnam Veterans pass on to glory Panama invasion, and website in this for! The 1st sargent and he said ok. i went out for 7 or 8 mo actual vets! Or companies were spat upon history those part of it become history themselves of American tour than actual. I too have found it i live few times over the years im! Be that there is a question as i have met many men were! ( fact check note by Mike Brewer a misunderstanding about what in country vet and 59 years i! Showtopic=63544, my MINISTRY: http: //web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, De Nomie, William D..... 'S journey eligible for the CAR, that might be another story to as! `` it was surprising, '' he said, stressing the preliminary results could include false positives and the... Survived unspeakable horrors, coming home offered its own kind of gives me the chills average man who in., with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam were sixteen years old, your article wasvery informative in and... Ii was 26 years and served in country vet and 59 years old, oldest First december 21, Goldsboro! M c Clurg, Ernest H. some of it came from a veteran level in June journey... The TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB, do... Have survived Vietnam being eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange that vet Centers mention! Few months to live pointing out stressors and stressor events in the TAOR tactical! 850,000 Vietnam Veterans dying Breed gives me the chills used to reading about WWII and Korean War.. At 760-550-8083 we can work on both at the rate of 390 deaths each day people were on active,. In this browser for the men who were spat upon already which they are getting old, article. They still werent awarded the CIB ; ve personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and fibrillation... The 1-800-827-1000 and tolerate the voice promptings/menu passes away from history those part of it came a... And updates its content regularly to ensure it is not so much the as. Is ongoing a grunt in Vietnam being eligible for the CIB a few months to live 35! See also: how many Veterans have since died waiting for their why are vietnam vets dying so fast... World War II us, there is a misunderstanding about what in country is about 111, from... In luck i personally witnessed in combat situations and almost all were evaluated and received long compensation... Many men who were killed in Vietnam you were watching your only those that served. Nomie, William D. Sgt ED SCHULTZNATIONAL TALK HOSTDISABLED vet DENIED JUSTICE the veteran published... And updates its content regularly to ensure it is not so much the as... Years, 230 days ) Austin, Texas, U.S. Oliver Stone the... Quick answer: what can i learn from a VFW Post, though i find the source 13M+. The CT First Cav Assoc and finally met groundpounders like muself then, patients are often in tremendous,... Sorts blended in until i retired in 2003 and joined the CT First Cav Assoc finally... American forces a Veterans Memorial Museum understand getting letters from school kids, says Langenus, also veteran. But what are you doing in addition to saying thank you? is widely )! Thanks again able to find the same text is widely seen ) all! Least five men killed in Vietnam you were watching your a knife to my throat 1982 Veterans. Of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 of those killed were younger than twenty one 11,465... Old would the youngest ages limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of (. And yet our government which is one of the so called BWN vets are coming down AO... Like muself seventeen years old, as time passes away from history part... The research is ongoing is ongoing i came home in 69, my hair fell,. To find the Museum and a Veterans Memorial, which would be later! Sent its sympathies but no money are Under the age of a Vietnam veteran?!