Mr. Cadenhead died at 95 years old in 2019. Thank you Sir, for your service and sacrifice for this great nation. May we never forget such men.

As a Marine grunt listening to this tonight completely subdued my ptsd and I shared this with some other brothers who need to hear this. Thanks Sir For helping me breathe better tonight.

This (myself) Marine could not have worded this interview any better…. 1st Marines ..Vietnam 68-69. God Bless my Brothers and their Families.🙏😎🇺🇸

I watched this starting 3:30 Sunday morning. No interruptions, no house noise. I believe this is the most powerful human emotions in a narrative alive ever heard. Thanks Roy.

I am the neice of an Iwo Jima Marine. I am so proud of him and all his brothers in uniform. He was pretty wonderful. Thank you all for your sacrifice. Semper Fi!!

This Man, himself a war torn, hardened veteran of war at its darkest is as we can easily hear from the sincerity of his voice is a very sensitive and wise American Hero. He has a beautiful balance about himself as he rationalizes with true and deep sincerity the many challenges he faced throughout his time as a Combat Marine. The Wisdom, Faith and Love of GOD, Country, Corps and Family that he exudes is truly remarkable. He is a true AMERICAN HERO. A PERFECT EXAMPLE of UNSELFISH LOVE

God bless you Sir. My Dad was a Corpsman with the 4thMarDiv in the pacific. He was born the same year as this Gentleman & enlisted in 1942. We lost him in 2009. Maybe him & Mr. Cadenhead crossed paths at some point during the pacific campaign. ~Semper Fidelis

What an eloquent speaker. Such clear retelling of such a hard time of his life. Students should hear this clearly told memories. I wish i could thank him in person for his service but i will salute him in my mind.

The strength of this individual and his testimony are a national treasure.

My gratitude now reaches to Heaven, Mr. Cadenhead...I wonder how my young life may have been improved had I had just one ounce of your cumulative wisdom, your heart, and your soul...God bless you, Sir...

... His profound manner of speaking and intellectual reasoning give clear insight into his character.

Wow I never served but when I hear these soldiers experinces ,and I could listen to this guy forever,My everyday problems are nothing,thanks to this guy and all others like him who served in all conflicts A Big Thank you,this guy is so insightful and philosophical not only in his military experience but life in general.

I've listened to many interviews I've read many books written by the soldiers who were there. IDK if it's his soothing voice or what. But we all should say ty to the person (s) who put this together. And it'll be here for others to watch. I think every high school senior should be required to listen to a hundred hours of these. Maybe some young people would not be the way they are now.

Thank you for you service sir. And your wisdom. My father was in the 1 Davison. Guadalcanal, cape Gloucester, Peleliu. He learned what you talked about. He was fine man like you.

This was a wonderful interview with one of THE GREATEST GENERATION!

This has to be the best interview I’ve listened to . I am a Navy Brat and my Dad was stationed in Japan for 2 years in 1958. I remember my Dad saying to me that you will see very few Japanese of a certain age because they were all lost in the War and when I looked at the crowds I could see that he was right . I could not fathom that my new Japanese friends were evil , they were just like me and we played Baseball together ! So from that angle this man’s story resonates with me !

My dad was Third Marins; Third Division, and was on Ewo. As a child, and later as a young man living at home I would on occasion be awakened by the screams of my daddy as he was dreaming of what he experienced on that island.

What an interview... I'm listening to this at work while I'm grinding tree stumps through my hardhat... I could listen to that man tell his war stories for days.

The most riveting and gut wrenching story that I have ever heard.His mind was as sharp as it was back during the war.Thank you sir for you and your fellow marines service.

This is maybe the most moving account I have ever heard. I wasn’t a marine and I never killed a man but I lost a son to drugs and I’ll never get him back. God bless this man and God bless you all.

What a remarkable man. God bless him.

this guy is so insightful and is recollection of his experiences is amazing,he's a hero along with all the veterans who fought in all these wars.

What a amazing lifes story from this MARINE ! SEMPER FI !! RIP SIR !!!

simple words from such depth of a Man Thank you so much Roy for your story. wish I had some better words to explain how important these kinds of words are.

Over the years I have watched many interviews. I have found them to be very therapeutic and they tend to put things in great perspective for me personally. Mr. Cadenhead's interview is exceptional, largely due to his intellect, eloquence and compassion for humanity. I draw strength through the telling of his experiences which assist me with dealing with my own struggles with regard to many years of military and law enforcement experience. I served as a US Marine in the Persian Gulf war of 1990-91 and Iraq 2004-05 and the NYPD (1996-2020). To those viewers who have drawn strength from this mans character In regard to their struggles with substance abuse, I have lost friends and family members to the struggles with addiction. I firmly believe that a very high percentage of human beings have untapped resources of strength and goodness from within. Try to find and unlock that strength and utilize it to the very best of your ability. Best regards to all and to the late Mr. Cadenhead, Semper Fidelis sir! Bob Oles 0311 Rifleman USMC , and US ARMY 11 Bravo Infantryman.

Amazing. Truly the best interview of a servicemen I've listened to. Thank you so very much. Conducted so professionally and respectfully. My words don't do justice. Brilliant.

I love that South Georgia accent!! Im from North Alabama my accent has more of the Appalachian influence. Hollywood doesn't know there are about 20 different Southern accents. Lol. What an amazing story, what an amazing man, what an amazing generation. This mans viddeo should be shown at schools. They need it. We have grown spoiled and weak and seperated by certain power groups. Kids today dont grow up free as Mr.Cdenhead did. My Grandfather raised me, he reminds me of Mr.Cadenhead. My Grandfather passed away in Jan. 1992. I miss him. Tomorrow is June 6, in 1944 we invaded Normandy, France. Remember that and remember our Vets. As a Christian Mr. Cadenhead served a mighty Lord. I serve that same Lord Jesus. I look forward to seeing my Grandpa in heaven and Mr. Cadenhead and most of all my Savior Jesus.

Outstanding thoughtful presentation of combat experiences and of the time period! Semper Fi Marine thanks for sharing.

Behold... for there walks a man...🙏

This man is so incredibly intelligent it's hard to believe that he was only a corporal

What are remarkable interview! This needs to be shown in schools throughout the country!

I enjoyed this man’s account of his time in the Marine Corps he was a true hero and I appreciate what he did for this country. My Dad was a ww2 veteran he fought in Europe was wounded and suffered from ptsd because of all of the bad things he saw and experienced. This country from the leadership to the least of us needs to hear the story that this man told. We all need to be more appreciative of the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. Thank you sir for your service!

Wow, what this man went through for our freedom. No words can thank you enough.

Every American should watch this. ❤

The mature humanity this man embodies is spellbinding. Leaves one with much to think about. This interview was a gift. Thank you.

What a beautiful story this man weaves.

We are the Land of the Free because of the Brave , Thank you Sir for your service of this Great Country

Another great man and a lot of men that didn’t make it back home were great people also!!!

Very thankful that he was interviewed Many Respects This is what truth and wisdom sounds like Better to be mentored and trained from those who know the difference. This should be introduced to those at mid-term If there was no field trip . 16:10

Amen sir.

What a great man and so grateful u hav3 brought us his story. God bless you and God bless his legacy and family that he has left behind.

🇺🇲"God Bless Our Veterans and Active Warrior's!!!"🇺🇲

What a legendary and proud Marine. For those of us that earned the right to wear the Eagle Globe and Anchor, not a day goes by where we are not consumed by being a Marine. From that day until well after we are dead, we are Marines.

Thank you. My ex father in law Herb Matthews was Navy Corpsman there. No wounds except mental with mares.

A great man

Wow. I’m so grateful for these experiences through the voices of these soldiers. I’m speechless. The bravery is unfathomable, especially these days. These are the bravest of the brave! Especially that generation. Look at our world now. They don’t make them like these brave men anymore. Those days are gone. Thank you for your service to our country.

Semper fi Sir. Thank you for your unselfish service. RIP

Wonderful Gentleman. The best video I have ever watched. Thanks so so much.

Well worth watching! This guy's story has a fantastic...life.

Powder Springs/now Yorkville Its 2 am/My wifes mad i on my phone! Very Good!

I loved that he sang in the choir!

Awesome thanks and story

God bless this great man thank you

"Sir, all you have to do is sign right here, and you can go home. You don't have to go to the hospital." The marine doctor told him. Incredible character. A hero all the way to the end. This was at 1:13:22

This is terrifying, beautiful, vulgar, poignant, touching, disgusting discouraging and encouraging …I don’t know what to say. After his generation came the boomers, which split and revolutionized, and then a new gentler generation that was followed by a gung-ho adrenaline fueled generation, until we get to where we are now, who are peacefully standing away. How do we judge, how do we teach, what can we say? No idea. But this is a valuable upload. One of the best I have ever heard, and I have heard a few. I just wonder what this man must have made of Vietnam and protests and Afghanistan and Iraq etc. what he thinks of these guys that dream of a life as a Navy Seal etc.

Ty for your service!!!

"WAR IS A KILLING BUSINESS"

If this man’s account, and the deep introspection he was able to bring into it doesn’t put a lump in your throat, then probably nothing will.

Amazing. Great men.

just saw this from my front years with a clear sky magnificient

Nothing but respect for these men. Did we ever find out what the markings/writings were on the pot?.

Semper Fi Brother

Hardship builds strong people we need to heed this man’s example so his sacrifice was not in vain🤠👍

RIP ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE... I WILL REMEMBER....

Incredible motavator.

1966 nothing had changed. Water discipline, limited rations. Short sleep

What a beautiful Man 1:28:56

Another brave Marine..the greatest generation that saved the world from the - axis of evil- semper fi...

As a field radio operator attachedt to alpha company 1/5. My unit contributed to the taking the Citadel in Hue City. To be Marine is an honor. I was asked once: " why the Marine Corps?" My answer? . " Cause I will have the very best chance of survival." The Marine Corps trains the roughest, meanest, nastiest bunch of brothers; who fought for the Marine on the left and the right; knowing full well tail end Charlie would cover my butt. Godbless the Marine Corps !

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Sadly the America today has lost a lot of the freedom that Generation paid such a high price to preserve.

The most disrespectful question you can ask a veteran is Did you kill? Or how many people did you kill?? Do not mention killing at all to them because that is disrespectful. If I heard someone ask these questions I would speak up and tell them how disrespectful it is.

My family is from Guam. They don’t speak Portuguese they speak Guamanian and they are Chamorro people.

This is what makes the U.S.M.C outstanding!!!!