Save this video/commercial. This was a time when many American companies advertised character, honor, patriotism and loyalty to the people who made their companies great. It was a time of history blended with the greatness of America. No divisiveness, just celebration of the spirit of our nation. Companies today have forgotten this basic tenet.
"loyalty to the people who made their companies great" There wouldn't be a need for labor laws if that were true. 100 years ago you could have been working in a sweat shop at age 10 with no compensation for fingers or hands lost.
I was the son of an abusive Army colonel who didn't give a damn about my own military service. But I made sure to drop off each of my three military sons at every one of their departures, and to be the first person they saw when they returned. God kept them all safe for me and I am so proud of them all.
My Dad graduated high school in June of 1941, in December of that year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the US into WW2. At the time my Dad, a then 18 year old kid from Kansas drove a ‘36 Ford 5 window coupe. He was drafted in January of 1942 and came home in September of 1945 (no furloughs back then, you served for the duration). When he arrived back home he discovered that his folks had kept the car for him. They drove it sparingly (gas was rationed then and they already had a ‘37 Buick Roadmaster). This sorta reminds me of that story about my Dad. They’ve all passed away. Sure do miss them.
Yes my Dad signed up before war. He was going to make the Army Air Corps, as it was called before Air Force, his career. Well, like you said, there were no furloughs back then. So he was in the war till it was over. He had been sending money home all that time for his dad to buy him a car. Of course he didn’t know his little brother had been driving it! 😂 That’s another story. But they and another brother who died during basic training are all gone. I cherish the memories and stories he did share. Thanks for sharing your dad’s story. God bless. 🇺🇸
I dismissed my platton, and stood looking into the crowd for my family. I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't see them. I still remember the rush of emotion as I saw my son and daughter running my way. My wife was waiting, letting the kids have their time with me. I still think of all the yellow ribbons I saw on the way home. Every house on our culdisac had a yellow ribbon. My neighbor walked over and handed me a beer. A handshake, hug and a welcome home. I thank God I was able to get back home alive each time. But I pray for those who didn't make it.
Never met my grandfather. Knew nothing about him. Returning years after burying my dad (a WWII veteran of the Okinawa campaign), when visiting his grave, I saw his father's stone right next to dad's (it was covered during the funeral). Inscribed on grandad's stone was SgtMaj WWI. I retired from the Marines. My daughter and all four sons have or are currently serving (Air Force, Marine, Navy, Army, Army). Coming home is just as portrayed in this commercial. Well done!
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. I don't mind telling you this made me cry. When I came home from my overseas deployment, the U.S. Flag flew from my parent's porch. It was so good to see them.
Brought tears to my eyes. Brought back the memory of my parents dropping me off to get on the bus for basic training at 18 years old. She didn't cry in front of me but my dad told me she cried for 3 days. I'm 68 now and watched my son leave for basic training 12 years ago.
VIETNAM.....TWO UGLY COMBAT TOURS.....1967-1969.....TET OFFENSIVE......SEVERELY WOUNDED SECOND TOUR 18 JULY 1968......BY 1991.....100% DAV. ALL FOUR OF OUR GROWN WITH FAMILIES SONS ARE ARMY VETS.......BOSNIA, IRAQ X THREE, ISRAEL X TWO, AFGHANISTAN....NEARLY LOST OUR YOUNGEST DURING HIS SECOND AFGHANISTAN TOUR IN 2010 WHEN HIS ARMORED VEHICLE RAN OVER A LAND MINE.....NOW 60% DAV. NEVER SAW DEMENTIA JOE, KENYA BORN OVOMIT, BILLYBONER.....IN VIETNAM!!! NEVER!!! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🤮🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🙏
I left shortly after my 17th birthday. 47 years later I watched my youngest get picked up by his recruiter to head off to Parris Island. Then it was my eyeballs that were sweating…. That was 24 years ago and he’s still in.
I didn't serve; my brother's did; this vid brought many memories of THEIR time. (Of all things, my oldest brother bought a RED CAMARO; (CLOSE idea...). He was SO PROUD of that car...! 😲😃👍
Vietnam vet here. I returned in 1969 with a bullet wound, returned to school, and got a high-paying job. The other men I worked with hated my service, and I ended up in the psych ward; now they say, "Thank you for your service". At age eighty, physically fit, with an overflowing bank account, the world can not hurt the valorous.
Yes! It's changed and Not a moment too soon! I'm sorry you were treated that way! Those were dark times for a country that didn't know right from wrong! It's better now but we face demons that are coming and I'm afraid again as to how the people hold up!
I was one of them, the haters. I've lived with that embarrassment and shame and sense of guilt ever since those horrible years that tore our country apart. I can apologies to you until the cows come home, I know it won't be accepted, nor should it be. But I can thank every kid I see today in a grocery store and an airport or on one of my flights who wears the uniform of this country. People can change, and do change. I truly am sorry for what I thought of you, long ago. I was wrong.
This reminds me a bit of when my son went on a mission. I kept it together until his plane got smaller as it flew away, then I lost it a bit. He served the Lord honorably for two years in Italy. Wherever our children go, we miss them and are proud of them. I am the daughter and wife of veterans, btw, and I am grateful for them and their service.
Thank you, Cody, for your unselfish service for our nation. From a WW2 Army daughter; WW2 & Korean War niece; mom of only child son US Coast Guard veteran and veteran volunteer for 10 years. I understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
Random: Heard the head of the Joint Chiefs recently in a press interview, General Millay. He said the purpose of an Army was to prevent wars. Sunzi thought that way too. Author "The Art of War" Greatest China general who ever lived, maybe the greatest anywhere.
When are we going to stop sending one generation after another into senseless, unwinnable conflicts? My grandfather fought in WWI, the "war to end all wars." My uncles fought in WWII, my dad in Korea. My cousins went to Vietnam, their sons to Desert Storm and Afghanistan and Iraq. The only people who really win are bankers and financiers and defense contractors.
That was because you never met me or anyone in my family. You would have heard it the first day you came back. 31 years too late but...Thank you and God bless.
@@philipaiello3890 At some point in time people began to realize that veterans of VN were not baby killers; that we were in VN to serve the needs of the branch of the military each of us were in; that "real" was what we left to come back to the states and finally, we who live in the states are supremely fortunate. Thank you for your response.
Awesome commercial and can vouch for the awesome 1969 Mach 1. I know a little bit about these cars as you can see in my avatar. That was me in 1975 after graduation with my 1970 Mach 1. Great respect to those who served. My family was all Navy, my wife’s family was Air force. Both sides served in wars since WW1, and by the grace of God, all came home safe. God Bless all who served.
My father was a drill instructor during Korea. Never saw him more proud as when he came back to the island to see me graduate and carry the platoon colors. He was a tough man to grow up with. He went to his old 2nd battalion barracks. Then he just up a wandered to the rifle range, alone. I was doing pushups in dress blues, ha!!! Semper fi pops! Miss ya!
THAT... was beautiful, but only a combat veteran could truly appreciate the message hidden deep inside that commercial. Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, 1968-69
My Dad would never speak about his life and experiences during WWll. My Mom told me not to ask him anything about it, ever. I remember coming home home from school, going upstairs to my room to change out of school clothes and hearing him crying in their bedroom. That was way before PTSD was even a term. With my Mom and extended families help, he worked through the demons of war that haunted him. Eventually, like so many serving from that era he moved on to become a great Husband, Dad and Grandfather…who never spoke of the war.
Wow Fourteen years ago . Patriots thru and thru and thru can still relate to this commercial. Thanks for your service veterans . God Bless all of you . And a special thanka to my Dad . WW2 Vet Bombardier Navigator,US ARMY AIR CORP, 9TH AIR FORCE, 391 Bombardment Group. Recipient of The Distinguish Flying Cross. He will be 101 years old September 2023 .
I am a proud daughter and wife of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. This brought tears to my eyes. A long commercial but so worth it. I thank them all for their service.✌🏽🤟🏽🙏🏽
Maybe this'll make you feel better: my dad's 95. Walked out on me and my 4 siblings and mom 51 years ago. Never seen since. Only know he's alive and where through the internet. I check periodically to see if he's dead yet. Only the good die young.
@Buster Noggins I am happy for you and glad he's gone. I await the death of mine so I can dance on his grave. Other than that, lol, I never actually give him a second thought. Blessings to you and your sister.
This is just corporate pandering to the American fetishization of the military. Henry Ford was a huge fan of Hitler, btw. Anyways, fuck these commercials. -a veteran
FORD built the Willow Run plant , then built B24 Liberator Bombers for WWII . The 1 mile long plant completed , rolled out one bomber every 63 minutes . America outproduced Germany and Japan simultaneously . We need to produce everything we need again . JOBS
My Dad flew in B-24s out of a base in Italy during WWII...he was a nose-gunner. As to your comment about jobs, the US is at 3.7% unemployment...the vast majority of Americans are working unless they're disabled or don't want to work. Even some of the homeless are working two or three jobs in hopes of getting back into a home.
@@thelostcosmonaut5555 Ford also traveled to Berlin to receive an award personally delivered by Hitler. He was not the American hero so many believe that he was.
Aw, crying out loud! I never saw this commercial before now. Now I'm sitting here crying my heart out because my son would have loved that car, but he was killed in an accident just before Thanksgiving of 2007. He'll never come home from that, and with tomorrow being Mother's day, it's even worse. To top it off, my own wonderful mother (and my terrific father) died a year before my son did, so now I'm nobody's mother and nobody's daughter. I'm a 70 y.o. woman who's crying over a 14 year old car commercial, for pity's sake!
I can relate! I served in the Army from 1971 to 1980. I've owned a 1969 Mustang fastback M code, a 1970 Mach1 H code, a 1969 Boss 302 G code, a 1965 convertible and a 1990 Fox body police car. My present ride is a 2007 GT in cobalt silver (dark metallic gray) and I'm just finishing up restoring a black 1969 Mach1 M code with red stripes. This brings back memories. Someday soon I'll take my wife of 50 years out for a date in that black Mach1.
My now wife and i met and fell in love on the spot. I told her i joined the Army. She never cried. She never complained.She always had my back. The perfect woman for a soldier. I would go through the fires of Hell for her if i had to. This commercial brought it all back. So you partners of soldiers remember only if he or she can concentrate on his or her job then they will come home save. Always have their back.
Wow, watching this on ANZAC Day 2023 in Australia. Who knew a car ad would have me blubbering like a baby. Good job. And bless all service personnel past, present and no longer with us for keeping us safe.
I served in the Army from 1978 to 1985, I knew I wanted to join since I was in 2nd grade. I would do it again if I could, Best friends you could make in life were the guys you served with.
My dad came home in June 1967. When he called the local radio station and explained and asked that they play my parents' song "Somewhere my love", they refused saying that they do not do requests. I enlisted in 1975. We were spat on if we wore our uniforms off base. I stayed on base as much as I could. I am glad that we are finally recognising our military.
I will say that this commercial made my eyes water. it's better than a majority of FILMS on net flix! I bought a navy blue MG midget on leave from boot camp with orders for Westpac (VIETNAM), I THINK IT WAS 2,100$. my dad took it out a couple of times a month, washed and waxed it.picked me up at the air port when I got back to the states. I loved that little car.with the drive side door was opened I could touch the asphalt on the hi way ...wire wheels,4 speed gear knob right at my waist, leather bucket seats, my legs from mid thigh to my feet were under the hood/engine area; kept it for 5 years.sold it to stripper to pay for graduate school. that was the last I saw of it.
My Dad wasn't that emotional when I came home. But he did said that I was the most alive dead person he'd ever seen. But eventually he did finally say welcome home after dinner though.
One of the best video's, let alone commercials I have ever watched.......I have no children of my own but this brought me to tears.... To all of those who have given themselves to us in service of this country, THANK YOU For all that you have given.
Yep, when I came home there was no one at the airport to welcome me back. I had to take a train and bus ride to get home and no surprise was waiting for me at home either. Just a oh, you back and that was the end of it. I served my time with pride in the military decades ago and it brought a warm smile on my face, to see how this dad had a huge surprise for his son returning from active duty. 👍
The same for me brother. After 6 years as a Spec Ops Ranger, I came home to no one there to pick me up. Mom hated that I joined but understood, and Dad was former Green Beret during Vietnam. He did not really know how to welcome me back without bringing up things we don't talk about or want to remember. I held no grudge toward either of them though, some people take it hard is all.
Hi Marius 😃!! I’m apologized in the name of parents (many times we suck) for making you feel unappreciated. If you born on the time parents give you a sight and make you tremble or they said “we are going to have a talk later” (we new it will be no talk 😂). So please forgive us in the name of love (sounds like a song). God bless you and received a lots and lots of love and thanks in His name and from parents too 😊❤!!!!!
Regardless of the reasons behind their orders, all of those serving in uniform deserve a solid "WELCOME HOME". Be blessed in the name of Jesus Christ, the Savior/King of mankind, Amein.
When I got back, it was nothing like this. We arrived back at our barracks around midnight. It was basically deserted apart from the wives and girlfriends. I finally got home at around 2 am sunday morning and had to be back on parade monday at 8.30. But that is the British army for you.
I so miss my Dad! The day I got home, we re-roofed the garage. Best day of my life! I'm 73 now, and Dad's been gone for 12 years, I'll never forget that day. I also remember the hangover we had the next day too.
I was like; oh ya sure Ford's best commercial. Ok you got me good. Yes I cried at the end. I did six west pac tours during three wars. I remember how coming home can be. Thanks, Retired Chief 22 years United States Navy
I know at least 25 Ford bashing jokes. When I was a NASCAR fan I only cheered for NASCAR drivers who drove Chevies. I own a Chevy Silverado. Onions make people cry and I have a cat who yesterday I let play with a green onion. He must have dragged it around instead of just playing with it followed by taking it to his eating area. I knew there was a perfectly logical explanation as to why I am crying.
Im a Ford guy, my dad was a ford guy. I miss him every day. I think it helps me to cope. Im a 72 yr old navy vet . Dad was a WWII vet and 7 month POW. He'll be be with me on this coming Monday, or his spirit and hat will, in the memorial day parade. Has been for a lot if years. We'll be in my 1977 F 100 in Topsham, Brunswick Me. Cant wait Dad.
My parents didn't even want to drive forty five miles to the airport to pick me up. I had to pay for a taxi to drive me most of the way. After being dropped off I still had another five miles to go. There I was 6:30 in the evening the sun low on the horizon wearing my Navy dress whites carrying my duffle bag walking five miles on a graveled rural road. I walked about a mile and a half when an elderly farmer and his wife picked me up and drove me the rest of the way. Only two people welcomed home that day, the taxi driver and the elderly farmer.
Did your parents not welcome you home WHEN you got home, sir? I'm thanking you now and praying for you. God bless you and thank you for your service - from the daughter/niece of WW2 Army dad/uncles in every branch; uncle Korean War PH recip; son US Coast Guard veteran.
I saw this commercial at the end of a TV show that i can't remember the name of but it was set in 1965 and that episode had to do with the Vietnam war and the introduction of the 1964 1/2 Mustang. I always wanted a Mustang then I saw this one a 2005 Mustang that strongly resemble the 1968 Mustang. I went to the dealer the day they came out looking for one that was Legend Lime, found it after about 5 dealers, they had one at the car show in Milwaukee, I bought it without even seeing it and picked it up the following Monday. Best thing Ford has ever done.
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And United States Coast Guardsman. They go through hell also, what they see, have to do, what happens to them. Stabbed, shot at, disfigured. There is a battle at sea.
When I returned home after 5 years in the Navy, my father purchaes a 68 Chevy Camero with a 327 underneath the hood. My freaking dream car and he knew it!.: That was 1985. I still own ot and drive it on Sundays in Santa Rosa, California.
THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, EVERY SERVICE MAN OR WOMAN WHETHER ALIVE OR GONE. WHETHER IN WW1, WW2, KOREA, VIETNAM , WHEREEVER, THANKYOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. YOU KEPT US SAFE SND WE ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.
Omg,well this made me cry ,why I come from a Marine Corps Family ,parents both served in WW2 ,older brother,husband and many peers in the Vietnam conflict,and I love Mustangs ,this one really got to me .
Reminded me of my grandfather who served in WWII, His ship got torpedoed and he spent several weeks in a life raft. I still to this day am pissed off that I'm not healthy enough to have served.
Ths commercial makes me cry my daddy went into the army in 1952 and retired in 1992 and was in the VFW AMVETS Post Comanders of both and State Commanders started the Korean War Veteans Post in our Area and had the highway that runs thru our town named Veterans Memorial Highway
I'm a 75 yr old Vietnam veteran and the only ford I love is the first couple Mustangs. After those they stopped making them. Long live the those Mustangs! And long live our people who served their country and didn't run off to Canada.
