Cheers. Patsy T. Mink, (U.S. House of Rep-Hawaii) get honored with a burial in Punchbowl. Thank god for them. Grenada, Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing, Panama Invasion, and Gulf War Veterans will all start dying in large numbers. OK I found the source and and researching this more. Thanks to our Editor, Mark Evans, I have some raison de etre. No more mr. Nice Guy. Part of the reason was economic. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. Thats 390 per day. 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. Thank you. The Obituaries in the Veteran Magazine published by Vietnam Veterans of America, a highly credible organization, have a long list of birthdays between 1946-50. Vietnam Veterans of America/ Vietnam Veterans Die Early/ Epidemiology for Vietnam Veterans/ Agent Orange Deaths, http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf, http://edschultz.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=63544, http://web.mac.com/rthorne2/Site/TRUTH_REVEALED_MINISTRY.html, Transcendental Meditation Retreat At Picture Rocks Retreat House, Veterans Across America Black Out Walmart Black Thursday. Northport VA Medical Center spokesman Christopher Goodman confirmed the New York facility collected the samples and sent them to the lab. Weve used them up we need young ones. I feel confident they will take care of you now. See for yourself in 2000 there were 2.7 million Vietnam Veterans alive: http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/c2kbr-22.pdf Alcohol induced psychosis and death from toxicity is not suicide, or is it? These are indeed some very sobering statistics. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? Three weeks ago I suffered by 4th stroke, each attributed to ISD. There is always the notable distinction between Era Vets and Combat Veterans. The latter group does in fact have an uncommonly high mortality rate, that includes approximately 115, ooo suicides between 1969 and 1989. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? 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. Im going to put that review officer in my shoes as a 20 y/o medic. Had my good times, as well as bad times, after leaving the US Army, April 10, 1970 I always look at that date as my second Birthday I was a Medic with the 93rd Evac. James Ward was one of at least 18 juvenile soldiers killed at Vietnamfive were 16, like him, 11 others were 17, and one was 15 and had forged his birth certificate to join. As a mental health nurse in the 1970s who worked the suicide prevention and crisis unit for 4 years, I can tell you there were alot. M c Clurg, Ernest H. Some of it came from a VFW Post. I do know this. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. I too am a Life VVA member and Past President. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. for years, all I asked for was a good nights sleep. At the same time all my friends whom never served had good jobs and new cars etc. My buddy Jim was stationed with MAG-11. (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. Best wishes, I just watched a VN movie about the Hanoi Hilton.. He lived for three days after that incident. Jerry Engel/New York Post Archives/NYP Holdings, Inc./Getty Images, The society really was ill-prepared to give these guys what they deserved, says Christian Appy, professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of three books on Vietnam. my email is, micpatrickbrewer@gmail.com., mike: fact is, my factory closed last summer, so i went and applied for some va disabilty, to help until i get fully retired. results. Just a note of trivia. And as more and more wartime atrocities came to light, there was a national implication of guilt and shame placed on Vietnam veterans as participants in and avatars of a brutal, unsuccessful war. But for claims, I have found the DAV (I have to join) to be a real kick ass outfit. Finally after 10 months found a job,human resources person said that they didnot mind hiring Vietnam Veterans .as long as I was not drug addict or involved in any war attrocities. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. Still have those dreams that creep in and keeps me awake for the rest of the night Aloha How do you say let's keep in touch professionally? I believe they may be using no. God bless you guys for your sacrifice. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. At this rate there will be only a few of us alive in 2015. The disability compensation that some veterans get from the VA is factored into the average for veterans. C.I.B. Over time, swelling and inflammation of the bile duct can lead to cancer. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you You dont have parades for soldiers coming home from a war they lost.. Call me next week sometime, and I will help you with the stressor stuff. 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. Local boards called men classified 1-A, 18-1/2 through 25 years old, oldest first. My English teaching assistant at the U of A, in 1971, called me a baby killer, and spat on the ground. It was apparently based on an estimate that 800,000 Vietnam-era veterans had died by 2000. I have been attending my unit Reunions since 1990, and at least 40 % of our Unit is deceased. information Im used to reading about WWII and Korean War vets. Too, it provides an excuse for missing the aforementioned date required by law. http://501medmen.bizhosting.com tell everyone that was their to go & get a blood test to check for agent orange 1st comes diabetes then prostate cancer thats what a dr told me yesterday. Be safe and well Welcome Home I had them look at my VA narrative pointing out stressors and stressor events in the Nam. I may be able to help you with your claim. What amazes me however is that so many of my comrades who served in Vietnam and who suffer from many of the maladies associated with this war would serve again. Rather than being greeted with anger and hostility, however, most Vietnam veterans received very little reaction when they returned home. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Mike why is gods name would all these people claim to have went to that septic tank they call vietnam? statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. 61% of those killed were younger than twenty one and 11,465 of those killed were younger than twenty years of age. Mike. I too have found the Veterans War Museum to be a bit odd at times. We spent more forward deployed time than the WW2 vets, we never lost a major battle, we were greeted with the most abuse and disdain from the country we had served than any previous generation of veteran, and we were the genesis of all war-fighting doctrine today. They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. The ages of those who served in Vietnam varied anywhere from 55 to 97 years old. How do I unlock Wattpad stories without paying? See also: How Many Veterans Are Under The Age Of 35? Please post the SOURCE of this statistic. Ive been trying for 17 years now. Mike. . We were driving home from the airport when I heard the news. Compared to the U. S. population, the mortality rates of Veterans are higher at older ages, and the life expectancy of Veterans are estimated to be 0.7-0.9 life-years shorter for males, and to be 1.2-1.3 life-years shorter for female at age 25, 45, and 65. To me, It means today is a fresh start and we have one more chance at having a normal life. Same goes with the SF flash. DANang According to figures provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the United States, 530 Vietnam veterans pass away every single day. Im a member of the Vietnam Veterans of American. losing nearly 711,000 between 95 and 00. In any case, we who served our country continue to die on a daily basisin greater and greater numbers. I always say welcome home to a vietnam vet. (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. The figures reported here (and the same text is widely seen) are all correct with one major exception. 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. This is hard to believe, They cannot deny your ISD. Because they will be OLD and it their turn. Well, one thing to remember is that not all Vietnam veterans were born in 1945 or later. What happens if you eat too many brussel sprouts? from actual combat vets but dont know that for a fact in any case that does seem rather high. Required fields are marked *. WWII and Korean War vets. 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. Do you have any statistics on how many of the so called BWN vets are coming down with AO related presumptive diseases. Working on a story for my veterans paper at my website and found your blog on this subject. Very good but alarming article. And I believe the qualifier thereis that many were claiming to be combatvets when in reality the ratio of logistics to grunts was about 9:1 therefore the large number suggested was true Vietnam Veterans, just not combat vets. Had to fight the VA for years , Diabetes , neropathony and heart attack 14 years ago. 65-66 and Fed-67. That in a sense is a violation of Federal law and should be attacked by those with means to do so. The federal agency sent its sympathies but no money. and welcome home to all my brothers. Mike. The only qualifier may be that there is a misunderstanding about what In Country means. Age: 84. Tragically, though, many veterans have since died waiting for their approval and related benefits. Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer 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. I took her to Punchbowl and then she understood. What amazes me however is that so many of my comrades who served in Vietnam and who suffer from many of the maladies associated with this war would serve again. Somethings Ill never do: all the best from life. 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. i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. I have never had or felt the same camaradrie I experienced serving two tours Something to be proud of! of FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. (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. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. he quickly pinned me up against the wall with a knife to my throat. And before we ate our food they came from the beach and were to be sprayed along with everything else that the VA is making this presumption for having boots on the ground for even one minute. Why are Vietnam War veterans so crazy? Who was the youngest American soldier killed in Vietnam? After all these past years, Ive never left country,took me years to live again. 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 What are Vietnam veterans dying from? Thank You. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are roughly 7.2 million living veterans in the world today. 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. Age 67. tell me what you think about the article I just wrote about former Senator Alan Simpson, at TucsonCitizen.com His comments about Agent Orange victims are going to keep me up nights! How long will flowers last in wet floral foam? I just wonder how many of us boots on decks guys are going to be dying off before the VA and congress realize that we are due for our agent orange exposure also. On June 7, 1969, Bullock was killed by small arms fire while on night watch at An Hoa combat base. What a joke. of Veterans Affairs that was the only fullfilling job I ever had. Known as the Sky Soldiers, the 173rd Airborne Brigade is an airborne infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) of the United States Army that is stationed in Vicenza, Italy. I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. The 69-year-old, who lives in Port Jefferson Station, New York, didn't have any symptoms when he agreed to take part in the study, but hoped his participation could help save lives. What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. The number of claims submitted reached 60 in 2017, up from 41 last year. He led his men on operations that lasted 30 days or more in some of Vietnams most inhospitable conditions, without shaving, bathing or changing clothing. Ill never ware a baseball cap again ever! This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. There does seem to be some amorphous time clock inside the Vietnam Veteran. You should document that to the Patient Advocate Office. This article highlights the eligibility criteria and important information for filing a claim for benefits. Check with your local VA claims agent. V.F.W. He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. Can I cut apples the night before for apple pie? 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. Hi Mike. We saved a lot of people and seen some bad stuff. Hundreds of veterans have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in Southeast Asia. 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. 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. Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Even though thousands served with the Infantry units as FOs, Dog Handlers, EOD etc. How Many Veterans Are Enrolled In College? 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. Went looking for a new job,on foot walking many miles every day,but when they foung out that i was a vietnam veteran they would not hire me.Some would ask if I was a Drug addict 0r killed people etc. By June, Wowwk had been wounded twicethe second time seriouslyand was sent back to the United States for treatment at Bostons Chelsea Naval Hospital. Meanwhile, all my friends were crying that they didnt even have money for transportation.cool news However the main reason for me using an AION kinah guide was to get the millions I needed to buy the best PvP gear at the brokers. MarDivPhoto on Oct 9, 2009 refers to the American War Museum website, and mike_brewer on Oct 12, 2009 refers to the Vietnam War Museum, both as the source of the number 850,000 living Vietnam veterans. Deeds need to be done in addition to words, says Wowwk, who is 100 percent disabled from his Vietnam wounds. 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. what does that tell u? They have since been removed and for now he's doing well. 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. Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. I was in uniform for 26 years and served honorably and faithfully. These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW 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. Yes the war was not popular but we did go and do our duties we were trained to do. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. I remember feeling like, what could I do to acknowledge them, and I just gave the peace signal, Wowwk says. Statistics show that at least five men killed in Vietnam were sixteen years old, and at least 12 were seventeen years old. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. Guy C. Lamunyon This study was limited by the relatively short follow-up and the young age of the veterans. Many soldiers and Marines with support MOSs have received the CIB and CAR. I am an in country vet and 59 years old, your article wasvery informative. He was the youngest American service member to be killed in the Vietnam War. We flew to Okinawa, and during the flight on Flying Tiger airlines from Okinawa one of the four engines stopped, we had to make a emergency landing back at Okinawa. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again Another who is 85,from Colorado and was on the USS Rhona in Tunisia in the early stages of WWll who filed his claim at age 80 for PTSD. 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. Ach, the memories. (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. A group of amputee Vietnam veterans talk together at a hospital in San Francisco, California, 1967. What percentage of Vietnam veterans actually saw combat? That often precedes an Appeal. And yet our government which is one of the best in the world scares the crap out of me. No one can do a C & P exam in that short of time. Wished I knew who implanted it. It may precede a counter-appeal. So long ago-time tames the memories and makes them Kind!!!! How the hell can anyone answer this question? Jaundice, itchy skin, weight loss and other symptoms appear only when the disease is in its final stages. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for disability compensation benefits because of exposure to Agent Orange. 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. Recently, a local widow of a serviceman received a shock when. 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. wouldnt it be wild if we could have a gathering of ALL Vietnam Veterans in DC? where did this nunber come from, the people I am dealing with look closely at source material and I would really like to use this. )to be with the forward observers that were attached to e-troop. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. 24 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. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to we went to the 1st sargent and he said ok. i went out for 7 or 8 mo. Last name: This is an awsome blog, I am glad I have found it. I would like to see the source for this estimate that there are only 850,000 Vietnam Veterans still alive. They can assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families. In 1970 received a letter from him 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. However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. Likely 15 to 20 percent of the total who served after the buildup in 1965 were born before the end of World War II. How old would the youngest Vietnam vet be now? I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. One last ramble. Quick Answer: What Can I Learn From A Veteran? 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