A Father’s Story: My Son Was Not Coming Home

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  • Vegas PBS Stories of Service: ‘A Father’s Story: My Son Was Not Coming Home’ is a compelling account by Michael Finke, Sr. of the loss of his son, Marine Sergeant Michael Finke, Jr. in Iraq on Jan. 26, 2005. Learn more: www.vegaspbs.org/veterans/stor...

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  • @native9275
    @native9275 6 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Rest Easy Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇸

  • @happyperson9344
    @happyperson9344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    We must Never forget those who gave all. No matter how long it has been or which war. What this father said is an undeniable truth -- you never move on. The rest of the world moves on, but not the family members. Everyday it is a part of you. The best you can do is celebrate the life of this amazing person, share the memories, & know that this special person lives on in your heart. God bless this family, & I salute your son all these years later, for his service.. and my freedom.

  • @jasonlaing7650
    @jasonlaing7650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    I'm so sorry for your lost and thank you for your service my condolences go out to you and your family I'm only 16 and I'm going into the marine corps R.I.P this made me cry 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @mo9504
    @mo9504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    From a Vet, THEY ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN, they are my Bothers, it is a life long membership. R.I.P. my Brother

  • @Mark-yb1sp
    @Mark-yb1sp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm in tears just typing this. I cannot imagine your pain. I was in Iraq and its unlike any place a person has ever been. But God holds a special place for warriors like Mike. May God bless you forever. -

  • @circleh5173
    @circleh5173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a father I just cant imagine the pain

  • @inmymouf2656
    @inmymouf2656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Even tho its been 5 years since this interview thing he speaks the truth we cant let the death of our soldiers go unknown because if wasn't for them we wouldn't have what we call our freedom today

  • @howyadoin4079
    @howyadoin4079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If civilians could salute, I would salute for the rest of my life!

  • @Kazilikaya
    @Kazilikaya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's with you in spirit. Don't let that part of you die even though your son's body is gone.

  • @bobbennett2602
    @bobbennett2602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My heart breaks for this man. I thank you for your sons service & sacrifice

  • @anthonyfelker1712
    @anthonyfelker1712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry for your loss Sir. I was a Marine in the first Gulf War. RIP Marine! Semper Fi.

  • @semperfidelis6235
    @semperfidelis6235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Marine. Semper Fidelis Sir. Your son et other sons will always be remembered! We lost 241 and 220 were US Marines on Oct 23rd, 1983 Beirut, Lebanon. Somehow, I end up seeing these videos that I personally try to forget yet reminded and we should never forget!!

  • @edgardelgado9661
    @edgardelgado9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My condolences to you and your family sir . Rest easy brother Gods speed 🙏

  • @yourfreezer.8746
    @yourfreezer.8746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My condolences my son is in the Army I pray for all them

  • @elena.a.saldivar2828
    @elena.a.saldivar2828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR HERO AND THANK YOU FOR HIS SERVICE 🙏

  • @jacoby.1281
    @jacoby.1281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest In Peace. This man was a true patriot. God bless him and his family.

  • @matthewjones5450
    @matthewjones5450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i cant imagine your pain thank you and your son for guarding this nation me and my family

  • @VinForestry
    @VinForestry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your services and sacrifices. Rest well brother see you in after life.

  • @maddixodaniel5753
    @maddixodaniel5753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:46 really emotional with the music on his face

    • @maddixodaniel5753
      @maddixodaniel5753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With a father losing a son that can't come home very sad

  • @iflyheli9651
    @iflyheli9651 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so sorry for your lost we have lost our way lately your son reminded me of why this is the greatest country ever

  • @leemead8898
    @leemead8898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank your son for service and sacrifice ! Prayers for his family members and friends ! 🇺🇸❤⚘

  • @debbiem8207
    @debbiem8207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless your family. He's watching down on you all.

  • @venomsnakeYGBSM
    @venomsnakeYGBSM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im sorry for your loss sir my deepest condolences to you and your family i too am a son of a veteran hopefully he found a good a place in the afterlife

  • @Robbie_28
    @Robbie_28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for you services to this country Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 sorry to family of the fallen soldiers

  • @liypher7366
    @liypher7366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rest easy sir 🇺🇸! I send all of my prayers to the family and loved ones of this brave hero!

  • @leemead3716
    @leemead3716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so sorry for your loss of your son ! Prayers his family members and friends ! 🇺🇸⚘😢

  • @gavinthomaspaine8252
    @gavinthomaspaine8252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to hear all veterans stories and their love for America.I was one of them.I did not see combat in my six years in The U.S.AirForce as a Security Police member,but i had some cousins see combat and one killed in The Battle Of The Bulge.

  • @y-veeamericangirl4785
    @y-veeamericangirl4785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Prayers to you and your family. We never forget 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

  • @marypozzi3745
    @marypozzi3745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest In Peace and thank you for your Service May you the Family that is left behind find Peace God Bless

  • @arindamdutta5520
    @arindamdutta5520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salute you sir for your sacrifice 😢😢😢😢😢😭 and salute all millitants for thier sacrifices.

  • @fearplug6027
    @fearplug6027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest easy soldier🕊🇺🇸

  • @nickgarciavalley7384
    @nickgarciavalley7384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rip....thank u for ur service🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌

  • @GiacomoC
    @GiacomoC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace, brother.

  • @nancyfoy5079
    @nancyfoy5079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am truly sorry for the loss you suffered full-time in my prayers Go with you

  • @missag1538
    @missag1538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace Michael finke
    🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
    ✝️✝️✝️
    🙏 🙏 🙏
    💙 💙 💙
    Alice from Manchester UK 🇬🇧

  • @ameerhamzah100
    @ameerhamzah100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for your son and your family ... May he rest in peace.

  • @nzcarguys9167
    @nzcarguys9167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so sorry sir to hear of your loss. Rest In Peace sir and thanks for your service.❤️

  • @greyerplayz7451
    @greyerplayz7451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your sacrifice we all love you to the heaven thanks for your service your a true hero

  • @Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher
    @Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a touching, emotional, heartbreaking video. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. It is by far, the worst nightmare, to hear that knock on your door. I am really glad that you were able to talk with him earlier, not knowing what would happen later that day. My heart is filled with sorrow for you and your family. May he rest in peace. His memory will live on forever...

  • @larryburton9369
    @larryburton9369 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rest in peace to all heroes God Bless to all of them

  • @sonjyotirabha467
    @sonjyotirabha467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Randomly seeing one video then another then another and crying. Please respect military. They sacrifice almost everything

  • @denalistar5256
    @denalistar5256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service sir. RIP

  • @pamwawrzyniec597
    @pamwawrzyniec597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your service

  • @williamsbrothers247
    @williamsbrothers247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for your service

  • @mikebrehm3716
    @mikebrehm3716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest In Peace hero I’m so sorry for ur loss my Condolences go out to you and ur family

  • @pamwawrzyniec597
    @pamwawrzyniec597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    May god bless you

  • @jacobsayadeth9669
    @jacobsayadeth9669 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was crying 😭

  • @nickpaulie
    @nickpaulie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really really sorry. Indeed sorry

  • @fearplug6027
    @fearplug6027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s so sad to hear him say was,had,always wanted I lost it😫

  • @kennilsen1341
    @kennilsen1341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi my brother

  • @busylife3271
    @busylife3271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭No word .....

  • @joshslayy3985
    @joshslayy3985 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip😔

  • @rickytheplushboy7537
    @rickytheplushboy7537 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He died for us, he died saving America

  • @MFEeee
    @MFEeee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    💔

  • @ebenn1537
    @ebenn1537 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks brother.. ooh rah

  • @nathansmith5331
    @nathansmith5331 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry for your loss. SEMPER FIDELIS

  • @jimmyklingel
    @jimmyklingel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike is a local Marine to me... I live in Norton Ohio ❤️

  • @firerescue2283
    @firerescue2283 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi!

  • @aidenfigueroa676
    @aidenfigueroa676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fallen people have given more to this country than anyone could ever ask them not Medal of Honor recipients but the people who die are the ones that have given the most to this country and no one will ever take that away from them

  • @ks351
    @ks351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We remember Michael Sr...we remember ....

  • @mr.8999
    @mr.8999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😔🇺🇸

  • @exceptedgamer1971
    @exceptedgamer1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    R.I.P we all will miss you and have truly changed tge world, i am currently thinking about joining the militiary, THANK YOU WAR VETS AND PEOPLE FIGHTING NOW!

  • @slimaneabbas6928
    @slimaneabbas6928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We never forget. Rip heaven peace eternal is the refuge of the fallin soldiers! USA forever.

  • @lilymarie847
    @lilymarie847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌺🙏⭐❤️

  • @pamwawrzyniec597
    @pamwawrzyniec597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes but we should remember

  • @thomasackerly2410
    @thomasackerly2410 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FEW PROUD THE MARINES DAD AND ME U.S.M.C

  • @thomasackerly2410
    @thomasackerly2410 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    U.S.M.C FEW PROUD THE MARINES DAD AND ME

  • @caribbeantank
    @caribbeantank 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooh-rah Ooh-rah Ooh-rah semper fidelis

  • @jacksongritzmacher1220
    @jacksongritzmacher1220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Orah

  • @lorek3486
    @lorek3486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna be a Navy SEAL some day

  • @mr.8999
    @mr.8999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😔🇺🇸