My Father, My Son

What a great movie! I was in the Navy during this time and heard a lot of horror stories about the chemical agents being used to defoliate the Vietnam jungle. I am sure that had Admiral Zumwalt been totally informed about the side effects of these chemicals he would have reacted differently. Lets just hope that this movie gets released on video or dvd so more people can understand the horrors of the Vietnam war.

I personally served on Swift Boats, in Viet Nam, with both Zumwalts. Admiral Zumwalt was our Commander of Naval Forces in Viet Nam. I served with his son at An Thoi, Viet Nam. This movie is extremely accurate. I wish this movie would be released in DVD and shown, again, on TV. Thank you for the opportunity to write my opinion.

James P. Thomas Past President, Swift Boat Sailors Association, Inc.

Dear viewers,

My first cousin, was Mr. Ken Norton,,,the real Mr. Norton that was Elmo Zumwald Jr.'s best friend from Annapolis. The actual person that is portrayed in the movie shot dead by the sniper,,,in the bottom of the boat.

I had NO knowledge of this movie in 1988,,,I just happened to come home at that time it aired,just happened to turn on the TV and just happened on the correct channel to see the beginning of this movie.(and watched in awe till the end) The actor who portrayed my cousin,looked like him,acted like him,,,and talked like him(my cousin).

I would like a 'copy' of any tape from anyone who has a tape or DVD of this movie for family sake!! I agree with Mr Thomas, this movie is a very realistic movie of the life and times of the era. IF anyone can HELP me locate anyone who served on the same boat,,OR help me obtain a copy of said movie,,,please contact me at 'saramy at ptcnet.net' substituting the proper @ for the at for spam purposes(don).

Needless to say,I think THIS movie should be released again and or available on VCR or DVD. Thank you for your service to America,,, Swift boat sailors!! sincerely--don--