Vietnam War veteran Jose Riojas talks about his experiences. Riojas served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. He is from Laurel, Montana.
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@TheDramma122 жыл бұрын
Today, May 11, 2022, we lost this amazing man, my brother in law, Jose Riojas. May you Rest In Peace … 😢
@TheDramma122 жыл бұрын
Agent Orange affected his heart that caused his death.
@pascualrico82192 жыл бұрын
I read this interview with Jose several years ago. I was impressed how he never complained about the hand that life dealt to him and how he accepted it. From coming from a large family, doing migrant work, and surviving war and still not asking for compensation for what the government put him through. Until a family member encouraged him to file a claim with the VA. Very proud man.
@throwingsparks Жыл бұрын
@ 6:46 " I was their Man".....RIP Mr. Riojas
@marcclement7396 Жыл бұрын
I have listened to so many of these interviews. This one stands out. How fortunate that you had the privilege of knowing this great man.
@marcclement7396 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the interviewer but let the guys talk during these interviews. You weren't there. No need to finish their sentences.
@realist-20243 жыл бұрын
The hurt in that man over the way he was treated when he got home is heartbreaking...my dad is a Vietnam vet he has the same hurt...thank you Jose.
@chairmanmao13135 жыл бұрын
The salsa story was great !! Jose is the type of guy you want to be your neighbor..... he is great
@556spartan3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be any crime on the block
@BGdroopy3 жыл бұрын
💯🇺🇸
@stevedriver14763 жыл бұрын
Mate i am 60 and in Australia,, Kinda grew up watching this on Tv as a kid and had an interest since,, I am not a walter Mitty or wrapped in the War thing. Australia fought there alongside America AS WE ALLWAYS Do. ,,, Good Bad or Indifferent we allways have a go. Jose This is one of the most riveting and honest humble and Funny at times interviews i have ever seen in m y life. your a hero mate and Thank You for doing this Interview, Your welcome in Australia Any Day and feel free to drop me a line if you come. We have free beer and food. I feel we owe our lives to these guys Steve Driver
@user-qy9tf2im7f2 жыл бұрын
The most feared soldiers by the Vietcong were not US Navy Seals but Australian SASR. Thank you Aussie's
@echocha12022 жыл бұрын
This great man and marine passed away today very sad day for so many ppl including myself and my family Rest In Peace Jose aka radio man.
@dougsmall80892 жыл бұрын
What a great man. Doug
@Kirkwoodclay9 ай бұрын
This breaks my heart, but GOD, was he great while he was alive! ❤
@andreoates84054 жыл бұрын
Mr. Jose is the original bad ass🤗 he did not Play, mr. Jose I really enjoy your story Love you experience in Vietnam thank you for your service ☺️ and be at peace ☮️
@raymiller67943 жыл бұрын
No excuse for stupidity, I’m sorry sir for the way they treated you an your brothers. Thank you so much for what you did for us!!!! Your a hero, nothing but respect. God Bless you sir.
@Bpaynes2 жыл бұрын
L of op
@milliebanks72093 жыл бұрын
One of the best and sensible interviews I have watched! What a Marine!
@robaxl30882 жыл бұрын
*I have watched every Vietnam Voices video and I even go back and listen to some of them all over again..sometimes I listen to them with my earbuds when I go to sleep (gives me some scary dreams sometimes) but I can’t believe these videos don’t have millions more views than they do and most of the videos are 5 years old or more (today is 2/2022). I wish these young kids would take some time and listen to these men tell their stories..maybe they would have more appreciation for their freedoms,their country and the life they have...even if they listened to one of the videos while playing a video game..or like I do,listen to them at night as you lay in bed.*
@Kirkwoodclay9 ай бұрын
I do the exact same thing. I’ve been listening to them straight for four days. 10/30/23 There’s nothing like this that brings you closer to being there. I love these guys and I swear to God, I wish I was around when those protesters waited for these guys when they came home. It would be an honor to go to jail. Lol
@chazwikiwiki46367 жыл бұрын
that is a man this is what you look up to and try to be.... thank you to all vet's out there
@janicephares79725 жыл бұрын
Jose Always was very kind and friendly. He is my age and we went to school together in Laurel. I’m so happy You’re still around Jose you’ve really been through it and you still have that wonderful smile I hope to see you again one day! Great interview!
@legendofnone30373 жыл бұрын
This is wholesome. I'm watching the voices of Vietnam series and I'm glad to see that these people, who, at least in my eyes, are heros. Seeing someone talk about the veteran in the video that actually knew them humanizes them. Them talking about life after the war about working normal jobs (teacher, electrician, buisness/company owner) just makes you realize that they are just human, like you and I.
@falsedragon333 жыл бұрын
The family of this man is lucky. I bet he has contributed to hundreds of hours of laughter.
@jerrycampbell6181 Жыл бұрын
I have such admiration and respect for this man and ALL Viet Nam Veteran's ! Well ALL Veteran's ! May GOD BLESS THEM !!!
@TheMattc9993 жыл бұрын
"We landed in Da Nang, April 1st, April fool's day, and it's been like that ever since...." 🤣 Welcome home brother, glad you made it back
@danmurphy44723 жыл бұрын
YOU SIR are what makes me PROUD to live in a Country like the USA !!
@scrappyhustler74673 жыл бұрын
I GIVE ALOT OF DAMN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WELCOME HOME SIR!
@rmiller21795 жыл бұрын
God bless your mom , Jose. She did a wonderful job raising you boys. Thank you for service sir.
@bugzie7065 жыл бұрын
Jose, Great stories, I could listen to you for hours and still be entertained. You are a great patriotic person and Im not even in your league and very proud of you and your accomplishments, God bless you and may you remain healthy and happy. also great project Daryl, I give you all the credit for the project and I must say you are very sharp as well.
@grantwhite19752 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying these videos of these brave men.thank you all for your service.when he said nobody gave damn then about his story.that really got me I had tears in my eyes.I give a damn about you and your story.god bless you.
@rakkassan21875 жыл бұрын
You were a hero to that man's wife when you volunteered for his slot..God bless you.
@frankhinkle57723 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Mr. Riojas. Welcome back to the world.
@slyflyby5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jose you are a great man and patriot. Please be proud of the service you did for our Country. I could listen to your stories all day. You have a wonderful spirit unduanted by your Vietnam experience. May you live a long happy life. God bless you Jose.
@u.s.paratroops46334 жыл бұрын
Jose did the best interview of all the Vets !!!! He didn't let the interviewer interrupt w/ goofy ques !!! 82nd Abn 82-86' Grenada 505 PIR Combat Retired Vet
@adamhoppe11682 жыл бұрын
Im 37, my father was in country 70-71; Army 101st, ranger, pathfinder. I remember, I care, I'll never forget. God bless, live long and free.
@jameswheeler76792 жыл бұрын
I have watched many of these interesting interviews and all are amazing but Jose is honest humble and very very funny God bless you Jose and are proud of you!
@lemuelyoungblood57563 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all y'all service
@Blazefork2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir, welcome home
@LawrenceBroussard3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed listening to Jose share his story! A fellow Marine!
@jlondon1583 жыл бұрын
Salute / thanks Jose ( Ree - haus )
@isaacjohnson66073 жыл бұрын
Jose you and your life makes me proud to be an American. What a blessing you are to your posterity! I love your attitude and your outlook on life, and i loved your story. You are a real American hero thank you so much for your service.
@danmurphy44723 жыл бұрын
Thank You SIR for your Service and Dedication to our Country........You SIR are a True American Hero !!
@mikeweston3514 Жыл бұрын
Love watching these stories about young men fighting a jungle war while veit con being fighting for years im from uk an salute the servicemen who were in Vietnam ❤
@rubycollins34924 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Love your attitude and smile
@banditnip03452 жыл бұрын
This Marine was hilarious. I really respect his experience and great sense of professionalism and humor.
@tionajimenez Жыл бұрын
Oh you think he's hilarious on this video you should have had the chance to speak to him in person. He was an amazing human being and he could make anyone laugh.
Welcome home Jose, im proud to hear your story. Semper Fi brother
@richardray15234 жыл бұрын
You’re a good man to help your brother out like that he needed you you were their family
@garycooper4526 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Jose, may God bless you.
@garynicol10592 жыл бұрын
I love this guy! Great story teller. God bless you and your family.
@neilmc2503 жыл бұрын
My favourite of the 20 or so stories in the series I’ve seen
@dougwilliams54822 жыл бұрын
I really like how he speaks about the experience. Very honest, I’m so glad you made it back to your family.
@FortyBurger4FSU2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you and thank you for your service, Jose! #SemperFi
@richardray15234 жыл бұрын
You’re great Jose I love you brother, I could listen to you for hours
@markgreen87526 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Riojas
@beccab75223 жыл бұрын
Jose, thank you for your service! Your humor & great personality is great, I appreciate you sharing your experience. Take good care!
@smallkrmit5717 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir
@robertsnyder55313 жыл бұрын
Well i dont know if your still living but god bless you sir,and i do give a dam.Thank you for your courageous service. I was a couple years too young to serve buy i believe 2 years.But being said i would of gladly served with men like you tthank you!!!
@kimmaston3353 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@timothymcdonald6913 Жыл бұрын
Only into the interview some 15 minutes. I truly like this guy. He just seems to be so on the up side. I would think he was so good to be around. Just a great positive person. Looking at the last few comments I see that he passed away. My true feelings to his Family. You had a great person I think. While I cannot actually Thank Him for his service, I can thank you (his family) for his service. Thank you all.
@Joseph-ft4gh6 ай бұрын
What a great interview and Guy! RIP Jose
@bcraigphelps26492 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose for your service , you were definitely a gifted radioman with the ability to multitask while undergoing enemy attack.
@saltyrebel20372 жыл бұрын
I asked my granddaddy, who volunteered at the age of 28, why he wasn't the hellraiser after Vietnam that I'd heard he was before. He simply said, "Son, war humbles a man". Watching these men, that saying certainly rings true! Most of them are so humble! Thank you, SIR, and if no one's told you WE LOVE YOU AND WELCOME HOME!!
@patbackus76685 жыл бұрын
God bless you Jose 🙏🏻🇺🇸 And Thank You , and Thank you’re Brothers ! 🙏🏻🇺🇸
@CABINDAD3 жыл бұрын
Welcome home soldier. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
@waynerossler27343 жыл бұрын
How can you not like this guy! Thankyou for your service.
@Whitelivesmatter148ate4 жыл бұрын
God bless your service and thank you, Jose
@Aprilfool41213 жыл бұрын
God bless you Sir. I hope you are at peace knowing people really respect and appreciate your sacrifice for us here to watch this today . Thank you for sharing your story!!! Thank you ,Thank you ,Thank you !
@newrellorder3 жыл бұрын
Love this Soldier man. Salute and much Respect
@jimb77105 жыл бұрын
Great interview with Jose. Thanks for your service, I listened to every word. What a brave man for sure.
@rickeycooley91393 жыл бұрын
Jose, you are a true hero, I would love to be in a fox hole with this brave man.
@richardschaefer26375 жыл бұрын
Jose, you remind me so much of my grandfather. Thank you so much for sharing the experiences you had. God bless you
@fitzspike3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Jose and welcome home!
@TheAntipedy3 жыл бұрын
Ya gotta love this guy. God bless you mate.
@jeffkerr42496 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU JOSE! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE.
@jovanblom77424 жыл бұрын
Amazing story from an amazing man! I'd've been so proud to have served with him!
@williambartell63205 жыл бұрын
Good man!!!
@kshinokevin3 жыл бұрын
"We're seeing you too much around here." - a police officer (told Jose Riojas)
@tedprice96933 жыл бұрын
Great Man!
@haroldadkins7705 ай бұрын
Amazing man great man wish I could have met him God bless you sir thank you sir
@tomortman48503 жыл бұрын
You spent my entire time in high school in the Marines. God Bless you and your family. There are many people who would have thanked you when you came home. I lost a cousin to agent orange. Thank you so much for your service.
@richardbarry045534 жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine how you’ve managed to keep your humanity after witnessing as much death as you have Mr. Riojas
@charliewadeable2 жыл бұрын
What a true hero and so humble
@chadkesterson11739 ай бұрын
Thank you great interview and whit
@hapnation60314 жыл бұрын
Thank You Jose a very good man live long Sir!!!
@wb00723 жыл бұрын
Jose. I believe this interview helped you more than you realize.
@chrisclark88098 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, seems like a good guy too, God bless him!🇺🇲
@yuvegotmale4 жыл бұрын
I remember Falstaff beer in Da Nang....the cans were metal and covered in rust...no pull tabs. The bar tenders had big can openers on the bar with a large handle and punched the holes in the cans.....ca chunk ca chunk.
@brucevanatta85862 жыл бұрын
The labels were faded out from sitting in the sun so long. Bad beer
@melissabyrne8749 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing great guy
@robertwoodliff25364 жыл бұрын
44.30 great line..... "...... Tie your boots up, let's get it on....."
@jamalydude3 жыл бұрын
21:30 actually
@thomasbomar97563 жыл бұрын
A very interesting interview. God Bless. A very honest man. Good interviewer. I served as a sergeant in Japan and Korea. 1968-72
@garbennett47584 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the best if not the best interviews of these so far!
@burtthebeast42393 жыл бұрын
Welcome home,thank you Sir, God bless you all..
@LKtube13 жыл бұрын
This is at least the 3rd one of these where the barber was VC.
@loyddinneen22942 жыл бұрын
I use to take a buddy with me when I went for a haircut and he had his m-16 lock and loaded and pointed at the barber and I also did for him, if he was VC he didn't screw with us. 68-70
@LKtube12 жыл бұрын
@@loyddinneen2294 Glad you made it back!
@ocam988able2 жыл бұрын
Great testimony and thank you for sharing. Thank you for your service and dedication sir. Well done.
@pinatajuju44713 жыл бұрын
Great interview 👍 thank you for your service.
@DwightBurditt3 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding gentleman!
@justindurante17402 жыл бұрын
I love this man's golfer shirt, cute ground hog right on top lol
@johnboy65944 жыл бұрын
Jose you just made me a prouder American. Welcome home brother with much love and respect.
@The221wyo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Sir.
@The221wyo4 жыл бұрын
We give a dam Jose Thank You
@CheeferSutherland3 жыл бұрын
22:43 “get your ass back over there” LOL
@kshinokevin3 жыл бұрын
that was a good one.. by Jose's superior (commanding officer)...
@CheeferSutherland3 жыл бұрын
@@kshinokevin yes 😂😂
@packrat76 Жыл бұрын
My neighbor is 2nd generation of Mexican immigrants and he was in Vietnam as well but in the Air Force. This fellow reminds me a little of him. The way he speaks and his mannerisms.
@raymondhorvatin10503 жыл бұрын
Jose I wish you well what an amazing and sad story I was at Bien Hoa for only 6 months July to November 65 . We only had incoming once while I was there . I was in the Air Force and I know tat it is no comparison with what you went through .
@christalbot26974 жыл бұрын
What a hero.and a decent man
@chraighe4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story
@joeriley37213 жыл бұрын
Thank you.Jose.your really something!!
@stuartbromley35133 жыл бұрын
Love this guy, so funny and brave
@glenncsr.886 жыл бұрын
The Billings Gazette conduct the best interviews.
@akesvensson37785 жыл бұрын
Yes they do! I've seen over 40 interviews with this interviewer now and he's the best! Flexible and sometimes, at the right moment he's quiet. Excellent!Mr Rioja is excellent too!
@flynnlivescmd5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. He dropped the ball big time on the lafontaine brothers but other than that, hes miles better than the other vet interviewers
@jimmydeshazo13125 жыл бұрын
I hope this finds Jose I wasn't old enough to be there but you vets are my hero's and I always wanted to be a soldier like you guys! God had other plans (hereditary diseases prevented it)
@patbackus76685 жыл бұрын
Great Brothers ! Me and my Bros are tight like that to , I hope his Brother finally found some peace, 🙏🏻🇺🇸
@peloneretana94605 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir and Welcome Home hope ur doing well 🇺🇸😎