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Vietnam Voices: 'People out there want to kill me. They don't even know me'

Billings Gazette

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Vietnam War veteran Dave Rye talks about his experiences. Rye is a longtime Billings and Montana television personality, having spent the bulk of his career at KULR-TV in Billings. He also served in the Montana Legislature. Rye was born in Norfolk, Va., a naval base location, and his father served in the Navy during World War II. He is a 1962 Billings Senior High graduate and Vietnam War veteran.

20 Comments

@tommymurashie 3 years ago

You could tell he is a radio personality. A good story teller, very intelligent, and a delightful personality.

@RobinsonFlashbackVid 7 years ago

Great chemistry between Dave Rye and Darrell Ehrlick! Thanks for your service, Mr. Rye.

@valentinovale5338 7 years ago

What a cool guy ; much to be learnt from this man .

@rudyrod100 8 years ago

Dave Rye, is a great man he don't know me but he had a impact on my life. I was a young man and worked two jobs at a time as well as being in the Montana Guard. My wife was busy with our two boys things were a struggle. My oldest son was struggling in school and needed help with reading. Dave volunteered at my sons school and helped to teach him to read. My son has grown up to be a good young man I hope Dave sees this, I can't express my heart felt gratitude enough. Thank you Dave Rye you are a good man. SFC Rodriguez

@samrumade9429 4 years ago

This guy is phenomenal. Has the best attitude of any veteran I have ever seen. God bless him!

@dcd-pn3sd 7 years ago

Great interview. Thank you for your service Mr. Rye.

@jdebultra 6 years ago

What an awesome man. Very articulate and respectful.

@johnalves3583 7 years ago

What a interesting man. Very genuine, decent person. Thanks for your service Dave.

@ddarkshark 8 years ago

this is a cool guy.

@johnmchugh8049 3 years ago

The recurring theme I’ve found in all these videos is how straight forward and no BS these veterans are. Varied experience and histories but all brutally honest and no nonsense guys. I wish the rest of you tube was like this channel.

@elmikeomysterio5496 5 years ago

"I'm taking too much time"
Man, I could listen to this guy tall all day.

@penzancegunner857 8 years ago

One of the best interviews in this series

@gene101101 6 years ago

Thank you for your service Dave. You have a great speaking persona and I was particularly impressed by
your positive attitude. I spent way too much of my life being a pessimist and critical of others. I am not
a vet, but I did public service oriented work which was dangerous at times. I sometimes feel very badly
about missing the wars, but then again, I'm alive and I feel I had a useful life. Thank you again for your
fine example.

@haroldkerrii6085 6 years ago

Great intrview, fabulous interviewee Thank you for your service

@jerryblainii1208 5 years ago

Just been watching these interviews the past few days. Incredible work thank you for your effort in interviewing these men and preserving their stories.

@deluxx8456 4 years ago

Every young person should listen to this gentleman... God Bless him ..

@scottgunter3990 6 years ago

I've listened through many 10 or more of these and they are always SO well done. Thank you for doing this and I thank the men for their service to our Country. Great work.

@Ross_SEA 5 years ago

Another great interview, this is such a great series. I love his honest, articulate and humble take on the military and his service in Vietnam, it reminds me a lot of the stories I've heard from my dad and others who served during that time. I can also relate to diverse and strong relationships one gains when serving in the military, it truly is a melting pot. Thank you for sharing your story.