This is so sad these veterans deserve a huge apology and everyone's thanks and respect for their service to their country. Heartfelt thanks for your service.
Can't imagine coming home after war to a country that hates you, yall were so mentally tough to endure all you did so I am proud to call myself a soldier as well.
As soon as I got my green card I joined the Marine Corps, and I did it to serve this awesome country that has given me so many great opportunities, Semper Fi
One of my younger cousins recently joined the Marines, and while I will always worry for his safety if he is ever deployed anywhere dangerous (I held him in my lap when he was a toddler, and him and his younger brother have always been close to me), I have tremendous respect for his decision to join the military as well. My step-grandfather (whom I consider my real grandfather, as far as my biological maternal grandfather goes he can rot in a ditch for all I care after he just up and walked out on my grandmother and mother. My step-grandfather always treated me like I was his own flesh and blood, I only wish I could remember more of him, as he passed away back in 1996 when I was only 8 years old....tragically his own mother outlived him by several decades) actually served in World War II, and he was about to be deployed overseas when the war ended. I see myself as a bit of a coward, as I doubt I would ever have the guts to do anything potentially dangerous, as I'm very cautious by nature, but I will always have nothing but respect and gratitude for not just the military, but law enforcement, the fire department, and any other occupation where an everyday potential risk to their lives and well-being is just part of the job.
Extremely proud to have been a Marine in Vietnam and to know that five fellow Marines thanked that Navy Vietnam Veteran the way they did. Good ole American Vets.
sure special cirumstances form special bonds....but thank you? for what? serving companies? being to stupid to use their brain? for the rest of the world i thank all of the american veterans who throw their lifes away to serve imperalism. we highly approciate that, and the next chance we get we will kill you all. thank you
I've never served in the military. I have 2 brothers that served,one in the Army ,and my younger brother in the Marine corps and was a Lance Corporal. My younger sister in the Air force. I understand and I respect our Military and am continually greatful for there service. And I thank all of our Military for all they do and have done for this country. I do understand and appreciate them for there service!!!!!!!
Beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes with NO AIR FORCE, NO NAVY , NO SAT Comm... Participating in UNCONSTITUTIONAL BABY KILLING> Did you forget about that? We have LESS freedom since these Wall Street mercenaries have been "fighting for freedom" and nation building by destroying. The US involvement in the Nation Building has been a total WASTE. No existential national security threats. NINE undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasions the past 50 years. The US is 0-9 in these foolish nation building adventures. These are Wall St. invasions. Actually created the conditions for WWIII. The use of US military as "Nation Builders" is a complete FAILURE!
Veterans are a different breed. We've been without and know what it feels like to be pushed to the limit. I have great respect for all my veteran brothers and sisters! A-CO 1/87 Infantry 10th mountain division 01-04
@sam singh That is not altogether true Sam. In my particular case, my parents were given care by my brother and I until the day they left this earth. My wife's parents as well. And in my wife's case she is disabled from a stroke. I have been her caregiver for the last 15 years. I had never at any time contemplated putting any of them in senior homes or rehab facilities. Was it due to respect? Yes, but love and duty to each other was taught to us from early on. It seems to me that only those with money offload those dependents on others. BTW, I served in the military 71-77.
Lots of people don't know that the Marine Corps is a division of the Navy. And we Marines respect and honor our Navy brothers, because they do so much for us. They are literally our transportation, our logistics and they take care of all of our medical, even out in the field. Many a Marine owes his life to the Navy Corpsman who stopped the bleeding while under fire himself and then dragged that wounded Marine to cover! To all my "squid" brothers, SEMPER FI!
I want to thank you too for serving your country. And I want to thank those five young men who gave you a lot of love and want to respect. It was nice they show they respect to only you for your service and now they are doing their service and thank God.
Those guys get it. They were very honorable in doing that. A lot of our Vietnam vets were treated very badly when they got back home. It makes me love this country even more.
War crimes are not due respect in Nam any more than Ukraine Iraq Afghanistan or Yemen. Empire is not worth respecting. Do not be good Germans, Soviets or Russians.
too true, too many of our Vietnam vets were treated badly. and they didnt deserve it at all. they answered our countries call, regardless of whether we should have been involved or not.
I'm not a Veteran just a 47 year old civilian but to all Veterans I say thank you for all your sacrifices and lots respect and may God bless you all....
🇺🇸 Absolutely many do understand sacrifice and appreciate it !! They are true patriotic Americans and they/we shall prevail !! One nation under God !! US Army 86-90 🇺🇸🙏
Thank you both for your service. It's a blessing there are brave men and women like you both who have risked their lives in the name of the well-being of others.
@@Justintime-sy1sm MAN, you SHOULD understand, just look at the boys coming back today, and the baggage they wear. The difference is that today the public isn't hearing or seeing walter Cronkite rammed down your throat!!!!
David Lape God Bless All who Serves Still serve an has served Past Present & Future that what I call Respect for those who reconciliation others Veterans God Bless with much Love
To us living outside the US it seems, your president and too many americans have forgotten that privileges and honor must be earned and that the outside world is not theirs to rape and rob.
That really choked me up. Those guys displayed absolute honour to that guy, and it must have been beautiful to watch. Well done lads. And thank you Lou.
It’s a wonderful thank you . It’s was terrible when these people returned and were not welcomed but vilified and imagine the families of those who lost members of their families . The bodies of some of these young men were used to smuggle in drugs that was the final disgrace !
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
Gets me every time... No one seemed to care in the 70s. As a matter of fact, we were less than appreciated. Now it seems like I'm always being thanked for my Service. Perfect timing...
Very true, my father in-law and I share stories..it was ruff he got spit on by numerous people when he came home..but I can see it happening to the kid's now coming home or leaving, with how much hate is brewing for service members.
Watching Walter Cronkite EVERY NIGHT growing up going to College in 1976 My Childhood HEROES were Sitting beside Me and I listened to Them . Son of the Greatest Generation Vet . Thanks to You ALL !
I am an Australian Vietnam Veteran (Army) and I recently toured the USA and I wore my Vietnam Vets Cap. From the moment I left the aircraft I was amazed at the number of people, complete strangers that came up to me and either hugged me or shook my hand and said thank you for your service. There wasn't one day in the whole 4 weeks that someone didn't come up and say thanks. In Australia we have a lot to learn about those that served.
Arthur, I am a US Navy Vietnam Vet. I have lived in Australia for the past 20 years. I think it took the Twin Towers for Americans to appreciate their servicemen. I was never thanked for my service until a visit back home after 911. Then I was thanked by friends who knew me before I enlisted, and were my friends afterward, but it was like they just wanted to forget the war and forget that many of us served. I have to tell you the first time someone (an old high school friend) thanked me and acknowledged my service, it hit me hard, but in a nice way. Mind you, I had a hazardous job, under tough conditions, but I didn't have anyone shooting at me.
Arthur Ventham hey man, just wanted to say thankyou for your service. Although, as an Aussie, I know we don’t have that same patriotism that the US has, that doesn’t mean what you’ve done is any less appreciated. I’m sorry you feel that way but please know a “thankyou for your service” will never do you justice for what you’ve done. I wish I could do more than leave a comment and give thanks, but I truly hope you know exactly how thankful we all are for what you’ve done. Love from a regular young Aussie who feels forever indebted to you for your service. X
Magic Fishing Charters hey man, thankyou for your service! I know that a small comment can’t do you justice for what you’ve done, but please know you are so appreciated. Your comment has intrigued me immensely. I’ve always been interested in the relationship between other servicemen(Americans/Europeans etc) and how they view/their relationship with Australian soldiers. Would you mind elaborating on why Australians were some of the toughest guys you’ve met? I don’t hear much about it and would LOVE to know how men view Australian soldiers. So much love, thanks and respect to you Sir! Xx
My buddy is overseas in the Middle East fighting for his country I told him be safe abs be careful abs that to come home his family and friends need him to come home this was touching
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
I served a combat tour 70/71 in Nam. When I returned back to the US I had to take my uniform off in the bathroom to prevent demonstrators from harassing me. It’s never to late to thank a Nam vet for serving his/her country.
Hi jim gaul I like to convey my respect to you as Vietnam veteran. My dad pass from agent orange,he got from his tour in vietnam as a us marine.so I like you to know you and all vietnam vets are loved and respected. By many more americans than not. From grateful son and American.
Those marines are patriots. They went the extra mile to make this veteran feel good and to be acknowledge for his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Its also about military brotherhood and these marines displayed it. Well done marines! Thank you for all those who serves!
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
@@davidconrad7218 there were soldiers who committed war crimes, but not all of them. And if u wanna blame for the participation, u blame the administration, not the soldiers. The soldiers didn't choose to go to war, it was the government. Not all murderers. Pls do some study before going around judging people, technically the North Vietnam won, but the US military didn't lose, it was a withdrawal due to major reasons. It was a political loss, but militarily, the Americans whooped the Vietnamese asses, US had 58,000 killed, the NV had more than a million killed, so who whooped who ass. Its obvious that American whooped their asses. But of course, u can continue to be a military hater, but by your comment, it just shows u are ignorant.
Wow, beautiful. As a Navy Vietnam vet myself I never heard the words "thank you for your service" until 9/11. We were treated like criminals for decades.
I hear ya there! When I went thru Basic training in 1990, Mofos we’re getting punched in the Face by the TI (USAF Training instructor)! Things are much easier Now, I think because of lots of Lawsuits, etc... If You wore the uniform, you deserve Respect tho! We were a proud part of The FEW That served compared to the rest of the country’s population!
O Dobb, the day you put on that Uniform. You made it clear to our Nation? That nothing would happen to it. Not on your watch. No matter what would happen. From an Old Iron Soldier. Of the First Armoured Division Artillery 87-89 Nurumberg West Germany. That makes you a Brother in our View. Thank You for your Service and Welcome Home.
You all are making my eyes well up... TY for your service and your sacrifices. Nothing infuriates me more than how veterans are treated nowadays. A friend of mine served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Last summer, young kids were always saying things to him I won't even repeat. It's sickening what's happening to our country TY TY TY for all you guys did and do!! ❤💙❤💙❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
@@UnderCver-bd1xh I Feel the same way!!! True heroes Headed Home from Vietnam were treated like Americas Most Wanted Criminals, While when we Got off the plane From Serving in operations Desert Shield/Storm/Calm, We Had Kids lined up and wanted Hugs From us and Autographs! I must have signed 25 autographs for kids in Philadelphia alone, mostly for kids ANYONE That was Brave enough to Wear the Us Military Uniform DESERVES RESPECT!! I Was USAF Over 18 years, But I always looked up to the Heroes we Lost and The Heroes of WW2, Etc MAY GOD BLESS THE USA!!! WE NEED HIS HELP NOW!!! WAY TOO MUCH EVIL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!
It was wrong that too many people who were against the war did not support the men who fought it. Your dad should have had a parade. I wanted to be a chopper pilot and was in Air force ROTC, but my eyesight wasn't good enough. I dropped out to let them draft me the 1st year of the lottery. I was 1 weeks worth of numbers from being drafted when Nixon came on TV at the end of August and said no more numbers would be taken. There went my GI Bill college. I went to work in a defense factory building mobile communications units for Nam and had a Secret clearance. I slowly turned against the war because of the rules of engagement. Our fighter planes couldn't take out a SAM site in the North because they might kill a Russian advisor. So the SAMs would shoot down our planes and the NVA would send the pilots to the Hanoi Hilton to be tortured. Our troops never lost a battle, but they were never allowed to win the war. I am proud of all of our warfighters and honor their service. It was the Generals and the politicians I despise. Astan proved they learned nothing.
You sir survived the worst war that lasted 10 year's . When I was a kid in the 70"s living with my grandparents watching the nightly news every night with Walter Cronkite . He would talk about the Vietnam war every night . You sir are one of the lucky ones who fought for are country that survived . What you and so many other men did is priceless and no amount of recognition or saying thank you for your service is enough gratitude . I salute you with the upmost respect and honor .
I experienced a similar event in the state of Washington, where a middle aged fellow insisted on buying my lunch and repeatedly thanked me for my service of nearly 50 years ago. Sure made my day.
i signed up for the Vietnam war. Navel Reserve. Couldn't complete as i was discharged 4f 2 years later after going thru multiple tests at Oak Knoll hospital in Oakland Ca. It was there that i saw men who were completely disabled from the war. To this day i feel ashamed that i could not serve my country. I am no veteran, but i do appreciate the men who have served- war or not- for our country. My father was in the 2nd WW and my stepfather was in the Korean war. Its great to hear stuff like this.
When Vietnam Vets returned, we were never thanked for our service to the country. I remember being given the finger and spat upon when disembarking a plane at San Francisco airport. I, too, am very grateful for the acknowledgement and thanks that I receive today.
Bob I didn't act that way. I watched that war on the news as my heart broke. Love ya man and I was glad you came home then, and I am glad your home now.
It’s a simple gesture that most don’t think about. It means a lot to us. I do it all the time and everyone should. This country was founded on a great idea with promising future for all. I’m a proud United States Marine and love this country. Please thank a vet when you see one it might be the light they need to see on a dark day. Semperfi
Sgt Walker, I agree, we all have our dark days and simple gestures make all the difference. From a Royal Marine to a USMC, we fight for a common cause PMPT
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
@@davidconrad7218 All participants in demonizing veterans, many of whom were drafted, are WAR CRIMINALS. All who participate in hateful acts against American soldiers are, indeed, oath violators, traitors and cowards (as demonstrated by David Conrad). Many who protested against the Vietnam War and spewed vomit and hatred against those returning from it (many of whom were drafted), including FALSELY accusing them all of being "baby killers", went on to support the massacre of babies called "abortion" People like David Conrad are the textbook definition of "traitors", "cowards", "hypocrites", "baby killers", etc.
Viet Nam was a tough gig. I was a little girl while that war was going on. Mr. Zezoff, you deserved the salute and so much more for serving your country during that terrible war. God bless you and all the Viet Nam War veterans!
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
If I see someone wearing a cap stating they were in the military I’ll go out of my way to thank them. They are so grateful to hear that they are appreciated. Each and every one of them deserve that gratitude. God bless each and every veteran.
Marines know the sacrifice, the dedication and the loyal brotherhood of all armed forces! these guys are the best thankyou for protecting our USA!!! May God bless you all, to include my son!!! Thankyou.
My wife and I were in a restaurant eating breakfast, and the server came and got our ticket, and I knew what was up. A couple got up to go pay theirs and our ticket. I got up to say thanks and shake their hands, and the lady gave me a hug. My eyes were tearing up. Also as I write this. I always thank service men for their service when I see them out and about.
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
I love what they did. I'm a VN vet also. I once saw a vet from WW 2 and I asked him about his service. He was a marine at Iwo. I almost broke down and cried. I know what they went through, my uncle, (God bless his soul) was there also and told me many a story. They were of the Greatest Generation, you won't see this happen in the US ever again. I saw that he and his wife had finished dinner, so after I left his table, I told the waiter to give them both a piece of pie and ice cream, tell them it's from another vet. Yes, we vets have a common denominator. Even from the Vets of the 1940's men that enlisted to fight WW 2, to today. We have gone through boot camp and gotten our asses kicked and handed to us. We learned RESPECT. Even here in Costa Rica, where I live, when they find out I am a VN Vet, they even thank me for my service. Evidently, the kids learned about VN, I'm proud to be a Vet, even though our country is going to hell in handbasket. There is an old movie that I wish all of you could watch, it's called "The D.I." with Jack Webb. The part in the basketball court where the commander meets with the mother of a troop that wants out, she say's NO, my husband was a Marine who died at Guadalcanal and I want my son to be a Marine. He will not fail. You will make him a Marine. You will cry, trust me.
@@itsJutzme Thank you for your kind reply. Remember, the greatest generation, our WW 2 vets are a dying breed. Remember them in your prayers, I do. We are free because of them.
Those are real men. Paying respect to the men who came before them. Awesome show of respect. Wish we had more of that these days. Great job guys. Much respect to yall. Great job.
I have great respect for marines after seeing them operate in Vietnam. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Will always remember those who lost their lives in all the wars and be thankful for the freedom we have.. God Bless the USA.
I was young when the Vietnam War ended but I remember that the soldiers returning from that war were not treated very well by people at that time. These were men who did their duty and did what their country and their government asked them to do. Like all soldiers who go to war they gave up a lot, watched their buddies get injured or die and endured horrific events. They did no less than soldiers from any other war and yet the people of this country, at that time, treated them poorly. It is so nice to see soldiers of that war getting the respect they should have gotten from Americans, at that time. You can hate war all you want, but respect the soldiers.
When I was younger and used to watch the news about the Vietnam War I vowed to my self I would thank all the veterans...the way they were treated when they came home was disgraceful..thank you all for your service I may have been just a kid at the time but yall are HEROES ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️
Thank you for your service sir and Welcome Home. I’ve got thesame feeling everytime a fellow servicemembers approached me and thank me for my service to the nation. I’m 73 years and also a Vietnam Vet.
I had poor health so i wasn't able to join the military, so i make a deliberate effort to thank the ones who can, It may not be much, but until i can find a better way to support them, that is what i will do to thank them for their service.
I joined the Marine Corps, for two reasons: first, my grandmother (first generation American) said this country is worth fighting for. Second reason, is the job the Vietnam Vets did.
Thank you so much for your service as well as all that lost their lives for our country. We would not be free if it was not for your service so thank you. We will forever be greatful to our Elders for allowing us to be free. God Bless You 🙏🇺🇸
Thank you sir for your service to our country. The honors you received from the young Marines is a sign of respect, brotherhood and true meaning Of Semper Fi. You sir and those Marines are, or should be, heroes to all the rest of us. God Bless America
I am a Vietnam veteran, and in the last few years have been thanked so much for my service, it has reached saturation level. I prayed to God about this and He said, "People have a need to thank you for your service. So go on and receive it." So to any Vietnam veteran who reads this post, the respect and recognition bestowed on me equally applies to you as well. I just happen to be in their cross hairs.
Thanks for you service and take all my respect for you and the others members my brother was a Vietnam veteran and he passaway his name is Orlando Mata Sosa, God blessyou Sr.
I stand tall thanking ALL who gave their all for us. I was a 4F, but I had many family members who served and I will never forget them EVER! Thank to ALL who SERVED!
Made me cry - thank you so much to those service men and to you. Thank you for all your service! You are what make America great! (Coming from a proud American-citizen who was once an immigrant) 🇺🇸 God bless our beautiful nation
Eve, I agree. The veterans have served in our military to maintain our liberty and securing our beloved country at the risk of sacrificing their own lives. All give some, some gave all. Pray for peace. 🇺🇸
I'm an old, retired vet. Three kids, four grand kids, and seven great grand kids. I get a lot of folks say to me "thank you for your service". Only other vets will ever know how much that means to me. But a few years back, my daughter gave me a wonderful gift. Like many folks teach their kids, she taught them to say that "thank you". But what she had also done, without input from me or knowing beforehand, was to ask her kids to ...........if they saw that the vet was a Vietnam vet, in addition to saying "thank you", also say: "welcome home". I wish that kind of kid on everyone.
Thank you for your service sir, and kudo's to those young marines. I make it a point to thank every active service person and veteran I can and it is a great privilege for me to be able to shake their hand. Bless our troops !.
Lou, Sir, veterans occupy a large space in my heart and while i respect all veterans, Vietnam vets stand in my mind because i was a child during that time and the way people treated them was more than shameful. it has been my practice to not only shake their hands and thank them for their service, but to extend a hearty welcome home. God bless you, whether you were drafted or enlisted you went there so that i never had to. i'm eternally grateful.
I love stories like this. My Brother is Serving 6 years in the navy right now. Everyone should thank a veteran when they see them especially those who have gone through war.
Having spent a year in Danang in ‘67-‘68, I seriously choked up listening to this man’s great encounter with some of the country’s finest. Thanks for the video - meant a lot!
My grandfather- Pearl Harbor Father- Vietnam Brother- deceased Germany Husband- Iraq- Afghanistan I have so much love for my country because our military men and women the sacrifices the bravery and commitment the pride and brotherhood and the protection of all. U make America 🇺🇸 amazing im am humbled and so dame proud of u all thank you for ur service ur hearts courage and ur bravery
You deserved the kind treatment. The way our country treated most of the Vietnam Veterans when the war was over was terrible. Every one of my friends and family that returned from there were never right. They all saw such horrible sights while in Vietnam they weren't right in mind. I just lost one of my cousins, he is finally at peace. Thank-you for serving our country and GOD bless you.
I am a Vietnamese and also a Republic of Vietnam Army veteran I salut ALL of the US Vietnam Veterans.
I salute you back🙏🏻🙏🏻💯🇺🇸
Bạn được chào đón nhất. DRS / RVN Vet.
This made me cry. The Vietnam veterans never received the respect they deserved when they came home...
This is so sad these veterans deserve a huge apology and everyone's thanks and respect for their service to their country. Heartfelt thanks for your service.
God bless y'all for fighting for my freedom and country ❤ you deserve better
Any marine,army,navy, personal out there thank you so much for making who I am today, lot of countries don't get it but thank you !😊
@@kevindepew5705Also, Air Force and Coast Guard.
I know I lost a school mate there
We should NEVER FORGET who has served and gone before us into battle!!!! Protectors of our heritage and way of life!!!!
Can't imagine coming home after war to a country that hates you, yall were so mentally tough to endure all you did so I am proud to call myself a soldier as well.
My husband was a viet nam veteran with two purple hearts. Served 20yrs. Now he standing next to god. We think about him every day and miss him alot.
I thank him for his service.
God Bless him and you and Family in Jesus name
Much RESPECT 🙏🙏🙏🙏
He is not dead ma’am... heroes don’t die ever!!!...
May he rest in eternal peace
As soon as I got my green card I joined the Marine Corps, and I did it to serve this awesome country that has given me so many great opportunities, Semper Fi
Thank you for your service.
Will Ortiz Thank you very much for your service MARINE! SEMPER FI!!🇺🇸
john hardin thank you sir, it is such an honor to salute the American flag every time it goes up, Semper Fi
Lazer GoldGaming thank you sir!
Will Ortiz Semper Fi
US Marines, No better friend no worse enemy. Semper Fi
Yep, Trust a Marine with your life, just not your girlfriend, or your money, or your liquor...lol
As the wife and now the mama of a United States Marine, AMEN!🇺🇸🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸
Ooh-fkn-rah
One of my younger cousins recently joined the Marines, and while I will always worry for his safety if he is ever deployed anywhere dangerous (I held him in my lap when he was a toddler, and him and his younger brother have always been close to me), I have tremendous respect for his decision to join the military as well. My step-grandfather (whom I consider my real grandfather, as far as my biological maternal grandfather goes he can rot in a ditch for all I care after he just up and walked out on my grandmother and mother. My step-grandfather always treated me like I was his own flesh and blood, I only wish I could remember more of him, as he passed away back in 1996 when I was only 8 years old....tragically his own mother outlived him by several decades) actually served in World War II, and he was about to be deployed overseas when the war ended.
I see myself as a bit of a coward, as I doubt I would ever have the guts to do anything potentially dangerous, as I'm very cautious by nature, but I will always have nothing but respect and gratitude for not just the military, but law enforcement, the fire department, and any other occupation where an everyday potential risk to their lives and well-being is just part of the job.
YOU NAILED IT !! LOVE THAT QUOTE!!
Extremely proud to have been a Marine in Vietnam and to know that five fellow Marines thanked that Navy Vietnam Veteran the way they did. Good ole American Vets.
With my respect Marine, from a Vietnam Army Grunt 66/67
If you have never been in the military you just can not understand how veterans feel towards other veterans. Thank you for your service!
I have never been in the military but that is 100% true ..
sure special cirumstances form special bonds....but thank you? for what? serving companies? being to stupid to use their brain?
for the rest of the world i thank all of the american veterans who throw their lifes away to serve imperalism. we highly approciate that, and the next chance we get we will kill you all. thank you
We talk the most shit to each other, but those who have served earned that right. USCG vet.
I've never served in the military. I have 2 brothers that served,one in the Army ,and my younger brother in the Marine corps and was a Lance Corporal. My younger sister in the Air force. I understand and I respect our Military and am continually greatful for there service. And I thank all of our Military for all they do and have done for this country. I do understand and appreciate them for there service!!!!!!!
Beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes with NO AIR FORCE, NO NAVY , NO SAT Comm... Participating in UNCONSTITUTIONAL BABY KILLING> Did you forget about that? We have LESS freedom since these Wall Street mercenaries have been "fighting for freedom" and nation building by destroying. The US involvement in the Nation Building has been a total WASTE. No existential national security threats. NINE undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasions the past 50 years. The US is 0-9 in these foolish nation building adventures. These are Wall St. invasions. Actually created the conditions for WWIII. The use of US military as "Nation Builders" is a complete FAILURE!
That’s what you call‘Respect’!
Veterans have a brotherhood that no civilians have or understand. Respect to all veterans ! former U.S.Marine, Vietnam vet 0311
Jack roper thank you for your service sir. Semper Fi
Jack, hoah!
Aint no "former", you still are. As a matter of fact, 1st Sgt said you have duty next week. lol rah!
Veterans are a different breed. We've been without and know what it feels like to be pushed to the limit. I have great respect for all my veteran brothers and sisters!
A-CO 1/87 Infantry 10th mountain division 01-04
Thank you for your service, Semper Fi
The military teaches RESPECT, which is often lacking in the civilian world. Semper Fi.
All of us must remember to respect each other.
Amen...
@sam singh That is not altogether true Sam. In my particular case, my parents were given care by my brother and I until the day they left this earth. My wife's parents as well. And in my wife's case she is disabled from a stroke. I have been her caregiver for the last 15 years. I had never at any time contemplated putting any of them in senior homes or rehab facilities. Was it due to respect? Yes, but love and duty to each other was taught to us from early on. It seems to me that only those with money offload those dependents on others. BTW, I served in the military 71-77.
@@rickklein7792 God Bless you brother!
I've been through some rough times with family myself. I've never abandoned them.
motaki701 : unfortunately respect is going the way of the Dodo.
Lots of people don't know that the Marine Corps is a division of the Navy. And we Marines respect and honor our Navy brothers, because they do so much for us. They are literally our transportation, our logistics and they take care of all of our medical, even out in the field. Many a Marine owes his life to the Navy Corpsman who stopped the bleeding while under fire himself and then dragged that wounded Marine to cover! To all my "squid" brothers, SEMPER FI!
Without the Navy there would be no Marines. You would just be infantry. SEMPER FI!
I want to thank you too for serving your country. And I want to thank those five young men who gave you a lot of love and want to respect. It was nice they show they respect to only you for your service and now they are doing their service and thank God.
Very good for these young Marines and the Vietnam Veteran!
Those guys get it. They were very honorable in doing that. A lot of our Vietnam vets were treated very badly when they got back home. It makes me love this country even more.
Aaron Asmus 🇺🇸👍
The backbone of veterans the best .Soldier
You mean NOW ofcourse!!
War crimes are not due respect in Nam any more than Ukraine Iraq Afghanistan or Yemen. Empire is not worth respecting. Do not be good Germans, Soviets or Russians.
too true, too many of our Vietnam vets were treated badly. and they didnt deserve it at all. they answered our countries call, regardless of whether we should have been involved or not.
I'm not a Veteran just a 47 year old civilian but to all Veterans I say thank you for all your sacrifices and lots respect and may God bless you all....
get over that Propaganda bullshit they fought on the evil side.
As a Retired USAF Veteran I say thank you for your support 🇺🇸
Sir, Thank You for your Support 🇺🇸
We Veterans are a Family that Civilians will Never Understand. But are always Grateful for us!
Some of us understand and are thankful for you every day of our lives.
OK well my dad was a Vietnam vet, so I feel like I can appreciate that a little more than your average citizen too.
🇺🇸 Absolutely many do understand sacrifice and appreciate it !!
They are true patriotic Americans and they/we shall prevail !!
One nation under God !!
US Army 86-90 🇺🇸🙏
I am not a veteran but I thank you all for the life I enjoy because of your sacrifices. THANK YOU!
I just estimated a house to paint and I'm a Army Vet. The Older Man is a Vietnam Veteran and I cut my price. #UnbrokenChain
I myself, is a Vietnam veteran. Retired 1977. It's a prevelge to shake a Veteran and say Thank-You for your Service. God-Bless America🇺🇸
Thank you for your service brother. Iraq vet retired 2006
Thank you both for your service. It's a blessing there are brave men and women like you both who have risked their lives in the name of the well-being of others.
Thank you so much for your service!💜💜💜
Thank u my brother and law fiRst hubby was there too
Thank you for your service
It's called HONOR and HONOR is something you EARN. Our veterans (and active duty personnel) have EARNED it.
Thank God for young men like those 5 Marines. Thank you gentlemen for your service. Vietnam 1968-69
Thank you for yours, sir!
And young men like you Smitty! Semper Fi Machete Eddie Capt, USMC (ret)
@@Justintime-sy1sm MAN, you SHOULD understand, just look at the boys coming back today, and the baggage they wear. The difference is that today the public isn't hearing or seeing walter Cronkite rammed down your throat!!!!
Thank you for your service!
From one retired veteran to another, Respect for you sir. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service.
As a Vet, I'm proud of these young men! and after 29 years of services in the Army, I am finally retiring....God Bless America 🤩
Very well done for 29 years service Hernan.from an ex Royal Australian Air Force serviceman
Thank you for your service!
God bless you and thank you for your service!! Happy retirement!!
Overdue thank you for your service sir. The world is a tad bit safer thanks to your sacrifices :-)
Thank you for your service
Being an American is a privilege and honor. God bless you sir!
I agree God bless them all.
videos like this make me believe their is still hope for America
David Lape God Bless All who Serves Still serve an has served Past Present & Future that what I call Respect for those who reconciliation others Veterans God Bless with much Love
To us living outside the US it seems, your president and too many americans have forgotten that privileges and honor must be earned and that the outside world is not theirs to rape and rob.
I Australian my Grandfather fought along side US Marines and Soldiers in the Pacific, God bless you sir!
That really choked me up. Those guys displayed absolute honour to that guy, and it must have been beautiful to watch. Well done lads. And thank you Lou.
It’s a wonderful thank you . It’s was terrible when these people returned and were not welcomed but vilified and imagine the families of those who lost members of their families . The bodies of some of these young men were used to smuggle in drugs that was the final
disgrace !
As a Vet after Vietnam I've always was proud of those that served n always will be . Thanks for your service ! From a cold war Vet
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
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Gets me every time... No one seemed to care in the 70s. As a matter of fact, we were less than appreciated. Now it seems like I'm always being thanked for my Service.
Perfect timing...
From one vet to another. Thank you for your SACRIFICE.
@@richg5113, Not taken personally. I have friends, including a retired Marine Corps General who holds the same opinion.
Very true, my father in-law and I share stories..it was ruff he got spit on by numerous people when he came home..but I can see it happening to the kid's now coming home or leaving, with how much hate is brewing for service members.
Watching Walter Cronkite EVERY NIGHT growing up going to College in 1976 My Childhood HEROES were Sitting beside Me and I listened to Them . Son of the Greatest Generation Vet . Thanks to You ALL !
Well Deserved Sir. Very late in Coming and many Vietnam Vets never got the chance to see the love come.
I am an Australian Vietnam Veteran (Army) and I recently toured the USA and I wore my Vietnam Vets Cap. From the moment I left the aircraft I was amazed at the number of people, complete strangers that came up to me and either hugged me or shook my hand and said thank you for your service. There wasn't one day in the whole 4 weeks that someone didn't come up and say thanks. In Australia we have a lot to learn about those that served.
Arthur Ventham Thank you for your service. Love from the USA.
Arthur, I am a US Navy Vietnam Vet. I have lived in Australia for the past 20 years. I think it took the Twin Towers for Americans to appreciate their servicemen.
I was never thanked for my service until a visit back home after 911. Then I was thanked by friends who knew me before I enlisted, and were my friends afterward, but it was like they just wanted to forget the war and forget that many of us served. I have to tell you the first time someone (an old high school friend) thanked me and acknowledged my service, it hit me hard, but in a nice way.
Mind you, I had a hazardous job, under tough conditions, but I didn't have anyone shooting at me.
I fought with Australia boys in nam. Toughest guys you ever saw. Thanks for protecting me
Arthur Ventham hey man, just wanted to say thankyou for your service. Although, as an Aussie, I know we don’t have that same patriotism that the US has, that doesn’t mean what you’ve done is any less appreciated. I’m sorry you feel that way but please know a “thankyou for your service” will never do you justice for what you’ve done. I wish I could do more than leave a comment and give thanks, but I truly hope you know exactly how thankful we all are for what you’ve done. Love from a regular young Aussie who feels forever indebted to you for your service. X
Magic Fishing Charters hey man, thankyou for your service! I know that a small comment can’t do you justice for what you’ve done, but please know you are so appreciated. Your comment has intrigued me immensely. I’ve always been interested in the relationship between other servicemen(Americans/Europeans etc) and how they view/their relationship with Australian soldiers. Would you mind elaborating on why Australians were some of the toughest guys you’ve met? I don’t hear much about it and would LOVE to know how men view Australian soldiers. So much love, thanks and respect to you Sir! Xx
To all Vietnam vets out there, welcome home and thank you.......
welcome
My buddy is overseas in the Middle East fighting for his country I told him be safe abs be careful abs that to come home his family and friends need him to come home this was touching
Tears brought to my eyes on this one. Marines & Navy go hand in hand.
Yes sir they do!
They really do ... in the British Armed Forces also ... yes they do!
Carole Carr, US Marines is part of the US Navy.
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
That is AWESOME!!! That’s the respect we should give to ALL Veterans.
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
I served a combat tour 70/71 in Nam. When I returned back to the US I had to take my uniform off in the bathroom to prevent demonstrators from harassing me. It’s never to late to thank a Nam vet for serving his/her country.
Jim Gaul so very sorry you had to experience this, thank you so much for your service.
Jim Gaul Amen!
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service, sir !
Hi jim gaul I like to convey my respect to you as Vietnam veteran. My dad pass from agent orange,he got from his tour in vietnam as a us marine.so I like you to know you and all vietnam vets are loved and respected. By many more americans than not. From grateful son and American.
Those marines are patriots. They went the extra mile to make this veteran feel good and to be acknowledge for his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Its also about military brotherhood and these marines displayed it. Well done marines! Thank you for all those who serves!
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
@@davidconrad7218 there were soldiers who committed war crimes, but not all of them. And if u wanna blame for the participation, u blame the administration, not the soldiers. The soldiers didn't choose to go to war, it was the government. Not all murderers. Pls do some study before going around judging people, technically the North Vietnam won, but the US military didn't lose, it was a withdrawal due to major reasons. It was a political loss, but militarily, the Americans whooped the Vietnamese asses, US had 58,000 killed, the NV had more than a million killed, so who whooped who ass. Its obvious that American whooped their asses. But of course, u can continue to be a military hater, but by your comment, it just shows u are ignorant.
@@dallasyap3064 exactly! God bless you
Why don't you live in Venezuela?
@@davidconrad7218 The Vietnam war was decided by a ultra liberal media and self serving politicians.
Wow, beautiful. As a Navy Vietnam vet myself I never heard the words "thank you for your service" until 9/11. We were treated like criminals for decades.
I'm a U.S Army vet. No matter what branch you were in or what your M.O.S. was we are all brothers and sisters. God Bless my fellow veterans.
I always try my best to show the older vets respect... they had it way harder than we did
I hear ya there! When I went thru Basic training in 1990, Mofos we’re getting punched in the Face by the TI (USAF Training instructor)! Things are much easier Now, I think because of lots of Lawsuits, etc... If You wore the uniform, you deserve Respect tho! We were a proud part of The FEW That served compared to the rest of the country’s population!
O Dobb, the day you put on that Uniform. You made it clear to our Nation? That nothing would happen to it. Not on your watch. No matter what would happen. From an Old Iron Soldier. Of the First Armoured Division Artillery 87-89 Nurumberg West Germany. That makes you a Brother in our View. Thank You for your Service and Welcome Home.
You all are making my eyes well up...
TY for your service and your sacrifices. Nothing infuriates me more than how veterans are treated nowadays. A friend of mine served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Last summer, young kids were always saying things to him I won't even repeat. It's sickening what's happening to our country
TY TY TY for all you guys did and do!!
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@@UnderCver-bd1xh I Feel the same way!!! True heroes Headed Home from Vietnam were treated like Americas Most Wanted Criminals, While when we Got off the plane From Serving in operations Desert Shield/Storm/Calm, We Had Kids lined up and wanted Hugs From us and Autographs! I must have signed 25 autographs for kids in Philadelphia alone, mostly for kids
ANYONE That was Brave enough to Wear the Us Military Uniform DESERVES RESPECT!!
I Was USAF Over 18 years, But I always looked up to the Heroes we Lost and The Heroes of WW2, Etc
MAY GOD BLESS THE USA!!! WE NEED HIS HELP NOW!!! WAY TOO MUCH EVIL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!
Semper Fi, Marine.
what a late in life "thank you" to our vietnam vets.... and how humble this man is.... not a dry eye here
I'm so glad you had such respect and honor from these young men. My Viet Nam vet dad waited 40 years to be welcomed home.
It was wrong that too many people who were against the war did not support the men who fought it. Your dad should have had a parade. I wanted to be a chopper pilot and was in Air force ROTC, but my eyesight wasn't good enough. I dropped out to let them draft me the 1st year of the lottery. I was 1 weeks worth of numbers from being drafted when Nixon came on TV at the end of August and said no more numbers would be taken. There went my GI Bill college. I went to work in a defense factory building mobile communications units for Nam and had a Secret clearance. I slowly turned against the war because of the rules of engagement. Our fighter planes couldn't take out a SAM site in the North because they might kill a Russian advisor. So the SAMs would shoot down our planes and the NVA would send the pilots to the Hanoi Hilton to be tortured. Our troops never lost a battle, but they were never allowed to win the war. I am proud of all of our warfighters and honor their service. It was the Generals and the politicians I despise. Astan proved they learned nothing.
You sir survived the worst war that lasted 10 year's . When I was a kid in the 70"s living with my grandparents watching the nightly news every night with Walter Cronkite . He would talk about the Vietnam war every night . You sir are one of the lucky ones who fought for are country that survived . What you and so many other men did is priceless and no amount of recognition or saying thank you for your service is enough gratitude . I salute you with the upmost respect and honor .
So many who served in Vietnam, did not get the respect they deserved. This story warms my heart. High marks to those young Marines.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Semper Fi! From this old Navy man. We are all brothers and sisters!
I experienced a similar event in the state of Washington, where a middle aged fellow insisted on buying my lunch and repeatedly thanked me for my service of nearly 50 years ago. Sure made my day.
As a Retired USAF Veteran I say, Thank You for Your Service Sir 🇺🇸
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
People don't get to see true respect very often. When they do, they're often left in awe. (Air Force 1969-1977)
i signed up for the Vietnam war. Navel Reserve. Couldn't complete as i was discharged 4f 2 years later after going thru multiple tests at Oak Knoll hospital in Oakland Ca. It was there that i saw men who were completely disabled from the war. To this day i feel ashamed that i could not serve my country. I am no veteran, but i do appreciate the men who have served- war or not- for our country. My father was in the 2nd WW and my stepfather was in the Korean war. Its great to hear stuff like this.
When Vietnam Vets returned, we were never thanked for our service to the country. I remember being given the finger and spat upon when disembarking a plane at San Francisco airport. I, too, am very grateful for the acknowledgement and thanks that I receive today.
So sorry that happened to you. Welcome home sir.
U get to go home. Many innocent viets died.
Thank you for your service!
Bob I didn't act that way. I watched that war on the news as my heart broke. Love ya man and I was glad you came home then, and I am glad your home now.
Respect is earned! This mans service earned him this respect!!! Thank You for your service SIR!
It’s a simple gesture that most don’t think about. It means a lot to us. I do it all the time and everyone should. This country was founded on a great idea with promising future for all. I’m a proud United States Marine and love this country. Please thank a vet when you see one it might be the light they need to see on a dark day. Semperfi
Sgt Walker, I agree, we all have our dark days and simple gestures make all the difference. From a Royal Marine to a USMC, we fight for a common cause PMPT
Especially a homeless veteran , which should never happen .
Thank you for your service.
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
@@davidconrad7218 All participants in demonizing veterans, many of whom were drafted, are WAR CRIMINALS. All who participate in hateful acts against American soldiers are, indeed, oath violators, traitors and cowards (as demonstrated by David Conrad). Many who protested against the Vietnam War and spewed vomit and hatred against those returning from it (many of whom were drafted), including FALSELY accusing them all of being "baby killers",
went on to support the massacre of babies called "abortion"
People like David Conrad are the textbook definition of "traitors", "cowards", "hypocrites", "baby killers", etc.
As a Canadian, you deserve the respect from what you have been through!!!! thank you!!
Viet Nam was a tough gig. I was a little girl while that war was going on. Mr. Zezoff, you deserved the salute and so much more for serving your country during that terrible war. God bless you and all the Viet Nam War veterans!
Young Marines, changing the lives of America's youth. Semper Fidelis.
YM/ Private First Class get some!
Get some PT, it's better than chow.
May the Lord keep you safe from enemies wherever they are at!
I'd be lighting candles for the enemies, their lives won't be worth shit once the USMC get a hold of them....
Oorah to that.
From Australia,
Thank you and all Servicemen & Women, for your Service.
As the wife of a Vietnam veteran this made me tear up! I love it when he gets acknowledged for his service!
Thank you back ma’am
@@johnsmith2598 Thank you too!
for tons of war crimes and fighting on the evil side? there is a Special place in hell for all ya brainwashed punks
I teach the facts. You try to rewrite history with BIG lies. I have my students watch this in class with parents and grandparents (many who are veterans) They leave weeping and begging forgiveness. They leave hating the Democrat-Republican Wall Street war mongers. th-cam.com/video/kzMeQGw4Bfs/w-d-xo.html
A woman rhat loves a man does something amazing. You definitely helped your man in life. You a hero ma'am. All respect to you. ❤️
It's the respect you deserve! You not forgotten !!!!!
If I see someone wearing a cap stating they were in the military I’ll go out of my way to thank them. They are so grateful to hear that they are appreciated. Each and every one of them deserve that gratitude. God bless each and every veteran.
Marines know the sacrifice, the dedication and the loyal brotherhood of all armed forces! these guys are the best thankyou for protecting our USA!!! May God bless you all, to include my son!!! Thankyou.
That’s how every military man and woman should be treated!
My wife and I were in a restaurant eating breakfast, and the server came and got our ticket, and I knew what was up. A couple got up to go pay theirs and our ticket. I got up to say thanks and shake their hands, and the lady gave me a hug. My eyes were tearing up. Also as I write this. I always thank service men for their service when I see them out and about.
Participating in an undeclared UNCONSTITUTIONAL invasion and mass murder does NOT make someone a hero. It makes them a WAR CRIMINAL. ALL who participate in these evil actions are oath violators , traitors and cowards. They are also "Baby Killers" They were beaten by rice farmers and goat herding tribes who had NO Air force nor navy. They had their asses kicked by people defending their home.
@@davidconrad7218 Found the commie.
I love what they did. I'm a VN vet also. I once saw a vet from WW 2 and I asked him about his service. He was a marine at Iwo. I almost broke down and cried. I know what they went through, my uncle, (God bless his soul) was there also and told me many a story.
They were of the Greatest Generation, you won't see this happen in the US ever again. I saw that he and his wife had finished dinner, so after I left his table, I told the waiter to give them both a piece of pie and ice cream, tell them it's from another vet. Yes, we vets have a common denominator. Even from the Vets of the 1940's men that enlisted to fight WW 2, to today. We have gone through boot camp and gotten our asses kicked and handed to us.
We learned RESPECT.
Even here in Costa Rica, where I live, when they find out I am a VN Vet, they even thank me for my service. Evidently, the kids learned about VN, I'm proud to be a Vet, even though our country is going to hell in handbasket.
There is an old movie that I wish all of you could watch, it's called "The D.I." with Jack Webb. The part in the basketball court where the commander meets with the mother of a troop that wants out, she say's NO, my husband was a Marine who died at Guadalcanal and I want my son to be a Marine. He will not fail. You will make him a Marine. You will cry, trust me.
Welcome Home sir.
@@itsJutzme Thank you for your kind reply. Remember, the greatest generation, our WW 2 vets are a dying breed. Remember them in your prayers, I do. We are free because of them.
This is what respect looks and feels like! Honerable young man!
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Those are real men. Paying respect to the men who came before them. Awesome show of respect. Wish we had more of that these days. Great job guys. Much respect to yall. Great job.
That is so cool to pay that level of respect is so heart warming good for our society
It's so great when someone actually gets the credit they deserve for a job well done. true respect never gets old.
The Vietnam vets never received the recognition that they deserved. Thank you for your service gentlemen…greatly appreciated! 🇺🇸
I have great respect for marines after seeing them operate in Vietnam. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
Will always remember those who lost their lives in all the wars and be thankful for the freedom we have..
God Bless the USA.
I was young when the Vietnam War ended but I remember that the soldiers returning from that war were not treated very well by people at that time. These were men who did their duty and did what their country and their government asked them to do. Like all soldiers who go to war they gave up a lot, watched their buddies get injured or die and endured horrific events. They did no less than soldiers from any other war and yet the people of this country, at that time, treated them poorly. It is so nice to see soldiers of that war getting the respect they should have gotten from Americans, at that time. You can hate war all you want, but respect the soldiers.
Proud to be an American!!! Thank you for sharing your soul and heart touching moment!! And,yes,I'm crying 😢
As it should be.. Respect & Honor.
Moments like that live with a person forever..
When I was younger and used to watch the news about the Vietnam War I vowed to my self I would thank all the veterans...the way they were treated when they came home was disgraceful..thank you all for your service I may have been just a kid at the time but yall are HEROES ❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️
Thank you for your service sir and Welcome Home. I’ve got thesame feeling everytime a fellow servicemembers approached me and thank me for my service to the nation. I’m 73 years and also a Vietnam Vet.
Thank you, Sir, from an old Marine. 1969-1973
I still say that when a young man graduates high school that they should serve a manditory 2 yrs in the Armed forces. It made me a better person.
Agreed!! If they did so then we would not be losing the war on drugs and so many seniors would not be so disrespected by today youth.
Yeah I'm glad that's not mandatory I was able to start a business at 21 and am very successful being in the military would have ruined that for me
I had poor health so i wasn't able to join the military, so i make a deliberate effort to thank the ones who can, It may not be much, but until i can find a better way to support them, that is what i will do to thank them for their service.
Fully agree, Male, female both. If your physically able, at least 2 yrs. mandatory straight out of high school. Made me grow up alot.
isaiah willeford it wouldn’t have mattered. If you started a business at 21. Could have been done at 23
I joined the Marine Corps, for two reasons: first, my grandmother (first generation American) said this country is worth fighting for. Second reason, is the job the Vietnam Vets did.
Richard Clanton 🇺🇸👍✌️
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 🇺🇸. My grandson is also a Marine. I'm so proud.
Always listen to your grandma. Duty first. Viet Nam Bloody Red One 69-70
Thank you for your service!
Im joining the marines for the same reasons. June 27th i go to basic
Thank you so much for your service as well as all that lost their lives for our country. We would not be free if it was not for your service so thank you. We will forever be greatful to our Elders for allowing us to be free. God Bless You 🙏🇺🇸
Thank you sir for serving in Vietnam. 🇺🇸 🦅
Thank you sir for your service to our country. The honors you received from the young Marines is a sign of respect, brotherhood and true meaning Of Semper Fi. You sir and those Marines are, or should be, heroes to all the rest of us. God Bless America
As a military member, the respect and love that all service members have for our brothers and sisters who came before us is unprecedented.
no pride for terrorist nations
this made me cry god bless our vets and all the other service men and women
I am a Vietnam veteran, and in the last few years have been thanked so much for my service, it has reached saturation level. I prayed to God about this and He said, "People have a need to thank you for your service. So go on and receive it." So to any Vietnam veteran who reads this post, the respect and recognition bestowed on me equally applies to you as well. I just happen to be in their cross hairs.
Thanks for you service and take all my respect for you and the others members my brother was a Vietnam veteran and he passaway his name is Orlando Mata Sosa, God blessyou Sr.
Those that served in Vietnam will hold a special place in my heart. I would like to say, "Welcome home," and... Semper Fi
All vets deserve this kind of respect and honor. God bless
but especially our Viet Nam vets, they were treated VERY badly by the public when they returned
Thanks for spending your time in purgatory sir. Retired AF E-6.
Respect earned, deserved delivered to all you guys 👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇬🇧
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
This is the way things are supposed to be. Period.
I stand tall thanking ALL who gave their all for us. I was a 4F, but I had many family members who served and I will never forget them EVER! Thank to ALL who SERVED!
Made me cry - thank you so much to those service men and to you. Thank you for all your service! You are what make America great! (Coming from a proud American-citizen who was once an immigrant) 🇺🇸 God bless our beautiful nation
Eve, I agree. The veterans have served in our military to maintain our liberty and securing our beloved country at the risk of sacrificing their own lives. All give some, some gave all. Pray for peace. 🇺🇸
Class act by all who serve!!!!! Thank you
Awesome story. Thanks for your service.
All of us VET'S thank them also, they do it for one they have done it for all. God bless them and God bless America!
I have had a similar experience. Just their acknowledgement of an old soldier is a real gift! God bless them all.
I'm an old, retired vet. Three kids, four grand kids, and seven great grand kids.
I get a lot of folks say to me "thank you for your service".
Only other vets will ever know how much that means to me.
But a few years back, my daughter gave me a wonderful gift. Like many folks teach their kids, she taught them to say that "thank you".
But what she had also done, without input from me or knowing beforehand, was to ask her kids to ...........if they saw that the vet was a Vietnam vet, in addition to saying "thank you", also say: "welcome home".
I wish that kind of kid on everyone.
Thank you for your service sir, and kudo's to those young marines. I make it a point to thank every active service person and veteran I can and it is a great privilege for me to be able to shake their hand. Bless our troops !.
Lou, Sir, veterans occupy a large space in my heart and while i respect all veterans, Vietnam vets stand in my mind because i was a child during that time and the way people treated them was more than shameful. it has been my practice to not only shake their hands and thank them for their service, but to extend a hearty welcome home. God bless you, whether you were drafted or enlisted you went there so that i never had to. i'm eternally grateful.
You can see how much that experience means to Lou. This will stay with him for the rest of his life. I hope those Marines see this video
This is kind of thing only happens when respect is earned not demanded. God Bless all of you.
I love stories like this. My Brother is Serving 6 years in the navy right now. Everyone should thank a veteran when they see them especially those who have gone through war.
Having spent a year in Danang in ‘67-‘68, I seriously choked up listening to this man’s great encounter with some of the country’s finest. Thanks for the video - meant a lot!
It's awesome when respect is earned and respect is given respect your military
Very moving indeed. Thank you for your dedication and service to this country Sir. Same can be said to those 4 Marines too
My grandfather- Pearl Harbor
Father- Vietnam
Brother- deceased Germany
Husband- Iraq- Afghanistan
I have so much love for my country because our military men and women the sacrifices the bravery and commitment the pride and brotherhood and the protection of all. U make America 🇺🇸 amazing im am humbled and so dame proud of u all thank you for ur service ur hearts courage and ur bravery
You deserved the kind treatment. The way our country treated most of the Vietnam Veterans when the war was over was terrible. Every one of my friends and family that returned from there were never right. They all saw such horrible sights while in Vietnam they weren't right in mind. I just lost one of my cousins, he is finally at peace. Thank-you for serving our country and GOD bless you.