A MOH and retired at Sergeant First Class (SFC)...shame on those who could have promoted him to the top enlisted ranks. I was Regular Army for twenty years and had a tour in Vietnam. I, too, volunteer for Vietnam. Melvin was a Warrior and a Soldier. He should have been recognized as such in the promotion system.
His entire story is amazing but the fact that he took 3 bullet wounds and still was able to run a quarter-mile after fighting for 2 hrs and returning fire from a single position ....wow
Thank you Sargent Morris for your dedication to America. Even though the country is flawed, you gave your all for all of us! We enjoy the freedom we have today thanks in part to your heroism.
@@DuckyBhoy I guess you don't watch the news. I guess you never studied history. If you can't see the flaws then get out of the way and let good Americans work on making this country a better place for ALL Americans. THAT IS ALL AMERICANS
Thank you both for serving. You both looked after my dad when he served in that war. You may not have known or ever seen him, but I'm glad you had his back.
This man is a true American patriot I severd but this soldier is above any other I would love to hug you for your sacrifice unbelievable services and you deserve every congrats a true warrior amazing man God bless bless you
God bless you, Melvin for your service to our nation in those times of racial prejudice. I am proud of you and your service to our nation. If only these public servants would be like you in doing what is right for all the people of this nation in these days of formidable struggling, we will overcome.
@@DuckyBhoy, my father served in the US Army and saw combat in the Korean and the Vietnam wars (23-year veteran Master Seargent). He enlisted when the US Armed Forces were desegregating; in fact, his basic training class was the last segregated basic training cycle for the 25th ID circa 1950. Back then, there were few occupations for 'colored' folks to make the same wages as white folks for the same job. One of those places was in government service. My father retired from active duty in 1972 and remained on inactive reserve for eight years. He should have retired a SGM but was passed over for less qualified white troops due to his ethnic make-up (Ft. Sill). Yet he never held a grudge and never disparaged those who hindered his promotion or lynched his father, my grandfather. Yeah, that's right, lynched my grandfather in Dublin, GA 1937. My father was a good soldier and a decent man. He never told me what happened to his father when I was a child; instead, it was my mother reluctantly. My father's rationale for never telling me what happened to his father was he didn't want me to grow up hating people. He'd see this hate when he was stationed in Germany and Japan after WW2. He'd seen this hate in Korea against the Chinese and North Vietnamese. He'd seen this hate in Vietnam, an experience he never EVER talked about. He spent three tours in 'Nam and never came to terms with the war. After his 'official' retirement, he became the very first African-American regional sales director for IBM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Considering he never attended college like his 'white' co-workers, he was branded as a 'token.' It didn't help that he out-sold them three to one in accounts, and the clients preferred his experience as a veteran and knowledge as a salesman. I want you to listen to where SFC Morris was initially sent to Vietnam, e.g., The [Mekong] Delta. Do you know why so many Black Troops were sent there? The Pentagon does, in fact, the Pentagon did a study some years later. It [Delta] was a meat grinder, and black troops were disproportionally assigned there. Racism still goes on. Nearly twenty years after my father's service, I enlisted. I'd been stationed at many posts around the world, but the most racist post was Ft. Riley Kansas, circa 1992-1996. I serve with many good soldiers and very bad ones from across the world. Ft. Riley, on the other hand, has had and still has a very bad reputation when it comes to race relations, more so than Benning or Bragg or even Steward. One of my Ft. Riley company commanders lost his two nephews in the OKC Bombing. He also happened to be the former commanding officer of McV, go figure. This same commander ended up suing 1st ID (DC and BC) for discrimination in regards to promotion and WON! If you weren't there, you don't know.
"...our mission was to hunt the enemy..." I am not a Viet Nam Veteran. To every U.S. combat veteran of the Viet Nam War allow me to say, humbly, 'you are a better man than me'.
As a veteran myself my orders were charged went to Korea instead, l salute you sir for your bravery, my mos was 36k20 communications field lineman radio operator thank you for your service
Outstanding, Melvin did you know msgt Willie b Stearns ? He was my nco at ft.bragg 1978 , please let me know , he was SF in nam also , he just was just like iron mike .
''There are men too superior to be seen except by the few, as there are notes too high in scale for most ears.'' ~Ralph Waldo Emerson ''DE OPPRESSO LIBER'' ''For every ten people you find clipping at the leaves of evil, you're lucky to find one who's hacking at it's roots.'' ~Henry David Thoreau ''There are none closer to the author of pain & sacrifice Himself, than those who choose to perform it for the sake & safety of others.'' -gilpin 21221 -11b4p William ''Rock'' Gilpin 82nd Abn. 1/504 '71---'74
This vet is a prime example of " just let it ride".. just signed up for schools when goin through em just did what he was supposed to and got through.. Not just schools everything basically
A MOH and retired at Sergeant First Class (SFC)...shame on those who could have promoted him to the top enlisted ranks. I was Regular Army for twenty years and had a tour in Vietnam. I, too, volunteer for Vietnam. Melvin was a Warrior and a Soldier. He should have been recognized as such in the promotion system.
His entire story is amazing but the fact that he took 3 bullet wounds and still was able to run a quarter-mile after fighting for 2 hrs and returning fire from a single position ....wow
WITH a hole in his chest...
Thank you Sargent Morris for your dedication to America. Even though the country is flawed, you gave your all for all of us! We enjoy the freedom we have today thanks in part to your heroism.
@@DuckyBhoy I guess you don't watch the news. I guess you never studied history. If you can't see the flaws then get out of the way and let good Americans work on making this country a better place for ALL Americans. THAT IS ALL AMERICANS
@@dennisgreene5055 Well said
@@DuckyBhoy Please go to bed child.
yep those Vietnamese were fixin to come take away your freedom
Outstanding presentation. An American Patriot and “old school” gentleman.
I salute you sir. I'm a disabled USAF retired Vietnam Vet and you sir are a hero to me and make me proud for having served.
Thank you for your service
Thank you both for serving. You both looked after my dad when he served in that war. You may not have known or ever seen him, but I'm glad you had his back.
As a fellow retired NCO to another retired NCO, "AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" You made my day.
I had the honor of meeting Sgt. Morris in March of 2018 at a DAR convention in Orlando.
This man is a blessing to us all. Thank you for your service, SFC Morris.
It was an honor to hear your story Sir. Thank you for your service to this nation.
A distinguished gentleman thank you for your humble heroism
Your story is a blessing to all veterans God zbless you sir and your family
This man is a true American patriot I severd but this soldier is above any other I would love to hug you for your sacrifice unbelievable services and you deserve every congrats a true warrior amazing man God bless bless you
The black Warrior, where would this country be without him? They continue to fight for a country that they love. But the country does not love him.
as a veteran and the son of a veteran this man is a true hero welcome home
“It was easy....except for the combat.” My favorite quote of Melin’s
Truly humble warrior.Welcome home.Sir.
Thank you, Sir. A true warrior.
Thank You Sergeant for your dedication and honor. We were in around the same time. For me 1957-1978 and the first three years were with the 101st.
thanks for the opportunity to hear this inspiering man tell the story and share his self
God bless you, Melvin for your service to our nation in those times of racial prejudice. I am proud of you and your service to our nation. If only these public servants would be like you in doing what is right for all the people of this nation in these days of formidable struggling, we will overcome.
@@DuckyBhoy, my father served in the US Army and saw combat in the Korean and the Vietnam wars (23-year veteran Master Seargent). He enlisted when the US Armed Forces were desegregating; in fact, his basic training class was the last segregated basic training cycle for the 25th ID circa 1950.
Back then, there were few occupations for 'colored' folks to make the same wages as white folks for the same job. One of those places was in government service. My father retired from active duty in 1972 and remained on inactive reserve for eight years. He should have retired a SGM but was passed over for less qualified white troops due to his ethnic make-up (Ft. Sill). Yet he never held a grudge and never disparaged those who hindered his promotion or lynched his father, my grandfather. Yeah, that's right, lynched my grandfather in Dublin, GA 1937.
My father was a good soldier and a decent man. He never told me what happened to his father when I was a child; instead, it was my mother reluctantly. My father's rationale for never telling me what happened to his father was he didn't want me to grow up hating people. He'd see this hate when he was stationed in Germany and Japan after WW2. He'd seen this hate in Korea against the Chinese and North Vietnamese. He'd seen this hate in Vietnam, an experience he never EVER talked about. He spent three tours in 'Nam and never came to terms with the war.
After his 'official' retirement, he became the very first African-American regional sales director for IBM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Considering he never attended college like his 'white' co-workers, he was branded as a 'token.' It didn't help that he out-sold them three to one in accounts, and the clients preferred his experience as a veteran and knowledge as a salesman.
I want you to listen to where SFC Morris was initially sent to Vietnam, e.g., The [Mekong] Delta. Do you know why so many Black Troops were sent there? The Pentagon does, in fact, the Pentagon did a study some years later. It [Delta] was a meat grinder, and black troops were disproportionally assigned there.
Racism still goes on. Nearly twenty years after my father's service, I enlisted. I'd been stationed at many posts around the world, but the most racist post was Ft. Riley Kansas, circa 1992-1996. I serve with many good soldiers and very bad ones from across the world. Ft. Riley, on the other hand, has had and still has a very bad reputation when it comes to race relations, more so than Benning or Bragg or even Steward. One of my Ft. Riley company commanders lost his two nephews in the OKC Bombing. He also happened to be the former commanding officer of McV, go figure. This same commander ended up suing 1st ID (DC and BC) for discrimination in regards to promotion and WON!
If you weren't there, you don't know.
Thank you for sharing this. Let us know if interested in doing a USA Warrior Story? please email us at info@usawarriorstories.org - Thanks - Nick
"...our mission was to hunt the enemy..." I am not a Viet Nam Veteran. To every U.S. combat veteran of the Viet Nam War allow me to say, humbly, 'you are a better man than me'.
He is one hell of a man. Simply incredible the strength to do that is amazing.
God we need more men like him!
One hell of a man!! Thx for sharing
Thank you for your service SFC Morris
Another great video long and wonderful career THANK YOU
Thank you!
A true American Hero in so many ways
No man left behind WETSU Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service. Also god bless you sir
Thank you.
Hand Salute to you Sir from SSgt Paige USMC Ret.
Oorah and Hooah!!
Thank you Sir. Your service is Greatly Appreciated.
A true soldier, and a true gentleman.
I would follow that man anywhere!!
Thank you for your exemplary service Sgt First Class Morris! Bless you my Friend!
Warrior!! Nuff Said..
As a veteran myself my orders were charged went to Korea instead, l salute you sir for your bravery, my mos was 36k20 communications field lineman radio operator thank you for your service
What an outstanding, exemplary human being, a privilege to know his story. I salute you.
God bless you and thank you from a fellow veteran
Outstanding, Melvin did you know msgt Willie b Stearns ? He was my nco at ft.bragg 1978 , please let me know , he was SF in nam also , he just was just like iron mike .
Let us know if you know anybody you think would be interested in doing an interview with us!
I was RA All the way 1966-1970 thank you
Airborne
A mans man Americans this is a real hero ! Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice! All the way !
Straight up hero
I don't have the words, thanks you sounds so empty. Salute you!
Welcome home and thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸
One hell of a soldier! Hand Salute!
This soldier should be my president, my Lord what a hero and what a patriot. I wish I could shake his hand and thank him.
This is a real HERO bless him...
Amazing man.
great story, brave man and soldier.
Salute
Hooah Staff Sergeant 💚
Welcome home, Mr. Morris.
Outstanding warrior
Thank you sir. You are the best of the best.
''There are men too superior to be seen except by the few, as there are notes too high in scale for most ears.'' ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
''DE OPPRESSO LIBER''
''For every ten people you find clipping at the leaves of evil, you're lucky to find one who's hacking at it's roots.'' ~Henry David Thoreau
''There are none closer to the author of pain & sacrifice Himself, than those who choose to perform it for the sake & safety of others.'' -gilpin 21221
-11b4p William ''Rock'' Gilpin 82nd Abn. 1/504 '71---'74
Thank you for your service. You should have been a promoted to top NCO.
Welcome home brother.
USN 1971-1995.
Awesome, he’s just awesome
WHAT A HEROIC, PATRIOTIC MAN!!
See you in Orlando for the national convention fellow Purple Heart.
This vet is a prime example of " just let it ride".. just signed up for schools when goin through em just did what he was supposed to and got through..
Not just schools everything basically
He would fight again.
Salute Sir ⭐
Wow
Stud!
De Oppresso Liber.
Airborne all the way,
Welcome home SFC Morris from a brother warrior
Awes
Awesome
An American badass
DOL! / ATW!
SOLDIER HARD!!!