The Eagle Cried ~ Vietnam Veterans Tribute

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The Eagle Cried
"The Eagle Cried" Written and recorded by US Army Major J Billington. This song was written in honor of the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, who did not receive the hero's welcome that they deserved when they came home from the fight. This song was written for and performed at the 13th Combat Aviation Battalion Reunion at Fort Rucker, Alabama, held on May 15, 2010. To the Vietnam veterans that may find and watch this video, please accept my humble "Thank you for your service, and welcome home!" J Billington May 19, 2010

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@markdavis5970 Год назад

My brother Darryl Debruhl died today at 2 30 this afternoon from agent orange.He served two tours In Vietnam and I was so proud of him and I loved him dearly..He was a real soldier and deserved much better than what he got when he came home.He escaped from capture and took some men with him..Rest In Peace my oldest brother..Im gonna miss you so very bad.

@richardoliver1468 11 месяцев назад

Your brother along with all those who volunteered or were drafted and reported for duty are best of our generation at that time. I know that many will disagree because of the huge numbers of those who ran to Canada, and the larger number of those who protested. As a young man who volunteered to serve in our Army for 20 years, I am not counting those who protested or ran as part of the best of our generation. To me they brought disgrace to our Nation. For all those who were committed and carried out their duty even if they did not agree with the war, but did understand deep in their hearts, that communism must be stopped, as a Soldier for Life I am extremely grateful and proud of them. For they were being All They Can Be. I hope that the pain of loosing your bother, one of the real heroes will ease over time.

@user-ho4nw5sf3w 10 месяцев назад

Another brother dies because of that damn war. He was your brother and I feel your loss, I lost another brother in arms. Killed long before he died. Let him rest in peace, and I will pray that you can someday free your soul from the anger you have every right to feel. 1968-1972 U.S.Air Force

@george49743 10 месяцев назад

I'm sorry for your loss and our nation's as a whole! May God smile upon him and welcome him through the pearly gates! God bless you and yours and thank you for your sacrifice; may not have serviced but I know it's hard on the family as well.

@george49743 10 месяцев назад

@@richardoliver1468I agree 100% can't be a good American and a commie lover or sympathizer. Honestly I'd take it more and say christian when communism seeks to replace God with government. I know it's not technically what you said 😂but yah. Also they some pussies avoiding the draft but still probably voting which is crazy in my opinion. Don't sight up for the draft no vote; run from the draft after signing prison or jail & no voting is how it should be; women included y'all want equality start signing up. Thank you for your service and God bless you and yours.

@melodymacken9788 7 месяцев назад

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Know this, he will always be with you ❤

@briangoetting8120 7 месяцев назад

I was an Army Vietnam Veteran (1966). I was young and hated the way I was treated when I came home. People today don’t understand that freedom is not free. To all military veterans, I salute you. You can’t change history. This young generation just doesn’t get it.

@rebecajohnston1135 28 дней назад

Thank you for having the courage and sense of duty to go to Vietnam. I came from a very rural area of south Texas where service was expected and respected. I had no idea of the hate that greeted returning soldiers. However, my husband now a retired AF colonel, attended a Jesuit/JROTC school in Manhattan. They were required to wear ROTC uniforms every day and he got spit on and called a baby killer in the subway. People are so ignorant. A Vietnam veteran I met while on the road somewhere recommended I read "Long Time Passing" when I told him I read tons of books on the Vietnam war. I was surprised that it's not a typical war book but is more about how the war divided the country and how everyone was affected. The draft dodgers who went to Canada lost years of their lives in exile, those who used the system to get out of going missed out on a ritual that should have helped define them as men, and of course, there were so many men and women (nurses) who endured so much only to be so misunderstood and unappreciated. I've read well over a hundred books written by veterans and no two are the same because the war wasn't the same for everyone who went. What blows my mind is how our politicians either are truly that ignorant or just choose to be, hoping the majority of Americans won't see correlations in history. I have a t-shirt that says "Afghanistan Is Pashto For Vietnam". My husband just asked me to please not wear that on a military base. Are you kidding? We lived a mile from Fort San Houston and I saw so many horribly wounded, disfigured children whose only mistake was enlisting when a jackass saw the opportunity to make billions in an illegal war in Iraq and to drag a war out in Afghanistan. Twenty years, billions of dollars, thousands dead, many more horribly wounded (five quadruple amputees), and nobody saw the similarities of people who pledged allegiance to their tribe, not some figurehead in Kabul, when locals were paid by the US to go through training, then went back to their villages with no intention of fighting, when we never knew who the enemy was. Did we learn nothing from Vietnam? I'm a retired history teacher but even in the 80's I made sure my students knew about the war. I even rode in a Huey when the ROTC brought one to school and offered teachers the chance to ride in one. I thought I was going to die, did the whole bargaining with God thing, then saw the pole where the gun was slung through and realized this was a joy ride. Nobody was shooting at me. There is so much more information available today that it should be a required course to graduate. All of you have your story to tell, not for self glorification but so that the next generations can truly understand what you guys went through and the numerous enemies you faced including the heat, the monsoons, the diseases, the numerous poisonous snakes and spiders, and of course an enemy determined to drive us out through attrition. I hope that you hold your head up high and are proud of your service because there are people like me who have the utmost respect and admiration for you. 🫡 🇺🇸

@nannag5801 11 дней назад

❤🙏🙏❤

@Leokat334 2 дня назад

@briangoetting8120 my father served in Vietnam from 66-68 and died in 2011 from cancer. He was exposed to agent orange also. So was my uncle who died a few years later. I’m sorry for your loss. This song makes me think of my dad.

@DakotaSportsmenTV 6 лет назад

Not only did we come back with PTSD, but we came back to a nation that hated us. I carried that for 40 years until I started to come to grips with everything in the fall of 2017.

@nephite467 3 года назад

I’m so sorry thank you for your service

@debbiee6535 Год назад

My brother did too and he wouldn't let his son join

@jeaneskridge1592 Год назад

I would like to say that not ALL the people reacted that way. I am from a small town in Iowa and though our town was small we had a National Guard Armory and we had pride in those who served and prayed for all. I'm 73 now but I remember how upset we were by the attitude of the country. We had pride for those who served and still do.

@ChoralSea Год назад

We Vietnam Veterans are still among this nation's finest in a country perhaps 1/2 of which hate us still. I will never forget the words of the Vietnam family who saw off our ship departure from Danang in late 72. They were waving and crying. I went down the gangway just before it was lifted from the pier and huddled with them in a long hug -- all of us in tears. The wife of the Danang Pier OIC... said to me..."You know we just wanted to be like You!". The Captain sounded the Ships whistle and Siren in Salute. I stood at the brow in a salute and held the salute until we were clear of the pier. I went back to the Bridge and thanked the Captain for the Honors. He shook my hand. We both cried. Signed: Commander John Bartlett Operations Officer, LKA- 114--50 Years ago.🇺🇸 Welcome Home Brothers and Sisters in Arms. Welcome Home Viet Kieu. 🇺🇸🕊

@KevinS3928 Год назад

I didn't go in until 79, but when I got stationed at Ft. Ord, there were still lots of places off base with signs in the windows that said "no military". It wasn't until 9/11 that attitudes changed. It still feels weird when someone says thank you for your service!

@rowdy7480 3 года назад

A couple of years ago I was at the convenience store down the road and saw a gentleman with a Vietnam Veterans cap. I told him "Welcome Home" and asked permission to give him a hug. He cried in my arms & told me I was the first person to say that to him. I never saw him again, but he stays in my prayers

@galedavis3198 Месяц назад

Thanks, USMC

@ffellini 24 дня назад

Thank you. U.S. Army, RVN '67-'69

@nannag5801 11 дней назад

🙏🙏❤

@maryatkinson2006 8 месяцев назад

I'm an Australian. I was in Bangkok during part of the Vietnam war, I was a child but I haven't forgotten the wound of Vietnam. The Americans and Australians who fought saved us, the children, and literally millions of other children, from communism and slavery and it always hurt me to know how they were maltreated. I've never forgotten them. I thank them. I was brought up in Thailand and Malaysia for 17 years, my English father being a civil engineer whose company, founded by himself and an Australian, was finally Malayanised in 1983. There's a time to stand and fight if you want to preserve freedom. The rest of S-East Asia remained free because of those who fought in Vietnam. We were in Malaysia at the fall of Saigon. Saigon fell but they didn't cross the Mekong, and they never made it to K.L., and China was unable to use Vietnam as a means to invade the peninsula.

@nannag5801 11 дней назад

🙏🙏❤

@anitag3910 10 лет назад

Not one deserved the home coming you guys got. It was heartbreaking. I just hope this country has learned something from the way they chose to treat you all. Thank you all for your service to our country, you have always and forever will have my support and my RESPECT!

@sandymelzer806 5 месяцев назад

We haven't learned much. Follow the bills in Congress to fund the physical and mental problems of returning vets. What kind if Congress votes down a bill to provide ramps for a legless soldier to enter or leave his house? Sure, we fly the flag and say how brave they are, but we still don't support our returning military like we should. The hypocrit, who waves the flag the loudest, is usually the one who votes down every veterans bill.

@ianlloyd1182 2 месяца назад

Yep, was the same here in Australia too when the fellas came back from Vietnam, it took many long years before they got the welcome they deserved. But, sadly for many it was too little too late. A shameful blot on the history of a great country.

@dale109 Месяц назад

Thank you. Hard to forget being spat upon, being told not to wear our uniforms in public, etc. . Just tried to do what was right and good, in spite of all the hate.

@PhillipJamieson 22 дня назад

@@sandymelzer806 That is because everyone is there to vote for the left or the right not the dude in the middle that gave his all for both sides! Go wave the flag you want in the country you want to wave it in if your not on our team don't join it! They live to end wars not win them and all these Red and Blue lined Nazi flags are is trashed up gang signs! 💜🙏

@keithstidham5500 9 лет назад

To all veterans past, present and future, I want to welcome you home and thank you for your service. We only have the greatest country in the world because of you

@michaelsuden2425 Год назад

This Vietnam vet thanks you from the bottom of my heart. I was there for the Tet Offensive and get those memories out of my mind. May God bless all who served our country regardless of which war. May we all meet in heaven one day!!

@aaronsanborn4291 8 лет назад

My Uncle served two tours in Nam...I'm the only one he ever talked to about the war because I was the only one who understood...Lest we forget the sacrifice of those who went before us....Scouts out!!

@elisalice7830 5 лет назад

Hello

@carrielynn4345 4 года назад

I will never forget!!! :(

@mikeb.4037 4 года назад

SCOUTS OUT, SIR!

@21stga 4 года назад

Did a tour in Nam, My father in law was in WW 2 and never told his family what he saw and did, only me. We were closer than ever

@silverfox4055 9 лет назад

There is a Vietnam vet that is an old family friend but he doesn't ever want recognition. I'm just happy my grandfather lived, but I wish I could have met him before he died.

@kimbollig8010 11 лет назад

Thank you for posting this. My late husband served in Vietnam from Nov.67-May 69. I still am proud of his service and trials from PTSD. I have a son who is serving now in the Army and spent 3 tours in Iraq. May God bless all our wonderful Veteran's and may this country never turn it's back on another one. And as my husband would say, "Welcome home."

@appalachianboy4583 9 месяцев назад

Man he was there during the tet offensive may he rest in piece

@georgezink8256 6 месяцев назад

Now our government is using us for medical experiments ? That’s our government doing this ! We are

@timeno1763 Месяц назад

May God richly bless you and your family for the many sacrifices you have made in supporting our nation and the cause of freedom worldwide. ✋📖🇺🇸📜🗽⚖️⚔️🦅

@8070jack 8 лет назад

My wife and I were at the Vietnam Memorial a year after it was completed. As we walked along the wall watching people cry as they touched the name of their loved one and saluted their comrades that died you could have heard a pin drop - the reverence was that great. And than a news team with cameras showed up shouting at people and pushing them out of the way so that they could get their story. That's when my wife took charge and forced the crew off the walk and quite frankly threatened to break their cameras if they didn't show proper respect. Whether thru fear or a realization of the respect due this Memorial, the crew backed away and the people went back to honor their loved ones. I love each and every American who wore their uniform and served, and so does my wife.

@keithallen7650 8 лет назад

+8070jack Ty very much for speaking for those that cant speak for themselves ANYMORE, may god bless you and husband

@GGFran1 8 лет назад

+8070jack My kinda woman! I'd have done the same thing. I didn't get to The Wall until 2011 and the reverence you speak of is still there.

@veyolaski4324 6 лет назад

Thank you for speaking up for those who can not speak up for themselves, we need more people like you in this world and thank those fallen ones for their service and sacrifice.

@charlesmcveysr.9882 6 лет назад

I have been to the Traveling wall once and one time only, there are too many names of men I served with who were killed at Ir Drang Valley from the 1/7 and 2/7 Cavalry First Cavalry Division (AM) 3rd Bde. I had a serious breakdown reading their names, my family does not need to go through that again with me, and I therefore will not go ever again.

@Wuei108 6 лет назад

Brave wife!

@sarahblum7033 8 лет назад

And some of us were women who served proudly. I was a nurse at the 12th Evacuation Hospital, Cu Chi, Vietnam 1967. They were not all he's some were she's.

@RESQIK 8 лет назад

+Sarah Blum THIS IS VERY TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@doczachary5255 8 лет назад

+Sarah Blum Yes there were many women in country. There are 8 names on the wall. Welcome home my sister. Semper Fi

@pocket511 5 лет назад

nurses are the biggest heroes of all. They held the hands of many of my brothers as they passed from this life. Thank you, thank you!! Pocket-f troop 17th cav. 196th lib. 25th inf div. 70-71.

@normannorth9768 5 лет назад

Many may not been aware of your presence but, those of us who required your precious care hold memory of you very close in our hearts....I certainly do. I truly hope that you can believe how very much each of you who helped the wounded are remembered and appreciated. I thank you very much for your service and being there.

@richarddrury6498 4 года назад

God bless you. I can't imagine ever being more than a nurse helping wounded vets. I married a nurse. We haven't been to the wall since the new nurse's memorial but we intend to. No one on Earth deserves the honor more. Again God bless you and all who cared for the Vietnam vets. From one who served.

@jjgamenl2732 6 лет назад

Nothing but respect for all the boys and men who gave so much! You will never be forgotten!!

@everettmain1904 Год назад

Nam vet ar my heros for my life

@flawidajack2335 10 месяцев назад

No boys. All men.

@AlexMcElree 9 лет назад

Most of us came home like this, many still call the streets there home.The VA can't do it alone, Now we must prepare to bring new warriors home.They will not come home to be shamed. Viet Nam 65-69 My all our brothers and sisters RIP. We will never forget.

@fallenpilot8557 9 лет назад

Thank you, Sir.

@brianseybert192 22 дня назад

Me too brother, hope you are still out there, God willing.

@motaki701 6 лет назад

I had a uncle that spent 3 tours as a Marine in Vietnam. I had nothing but admiration and appreciation for him. It was due to him, that I joined the Marine Corps. My uncle never talked about Vietnam, but I knew that he was a very honorable man and he loved America. There have been only 2 men that I have known that I have the highest respect for. They are my uncle and my dad. I hope that I can be at least half the man they were.

@HankWorsech-rg6qd Год назад

Semper Fi Brother!

@motaki701 Год назад

@@HankWorsech-rg6qd oohrah sir.

@galedavis3198 Месяц назад

You ARE the man they are brother. USMC

@Leokat334 2 дня назад

My dad and my uncle served in Vietnam. My dad passed away in 2011 from cancer and my uncle a few years later from cancer. Both were exposed to agent orange. My dad got a crappy if any welcome home from Vietnam. Not even in his death did the military honor him.

@galedavis3198 2 дня назад

@@Leokat334 Sir, your DAD and your UNCLE understood one thing for sure. Regardless of how we were treated when we came home we had each other’s back. A true bond that could never be broken. I’m sure they are PROUD of you. USMC till I die. Vietnam 69-70.

@MAJ1949able Год назад

A most beautiful song. My husband is a Vietnam Veteran and one of the blessed one who got to come home.

@htran1720 10 лет назад

I wish I found this before, I want to dedicate this to him, a good old guy from the 173th Airborne 1965, he passed away out of cancer. I still remember his smiles, it's beautiful and everything like just happend yesterday. I love you miss you so much big Mike.

@ashleypenny7984 8 лет назад

To all Vietnam veterans, thank you for your service. But also not just those from Vietnam but to all veterans. Thank you.

@JohnSmith-mk2mh 8 лет назад

+Ashley Penny Thank you Ashley, but it is too little too late, Vietnam is over 40 years away, and the protesters then made it clear.; So those of us that served then must live with our service and decisions. It was not popular so we musty live with that.

@jdilley6025 8 лет назад

Yes, it may be 40+ years, but I'll take what l can get. Sooo, thank you Ashley!!

@emilyeriley9930 8 лет назад

+J Dilley thank you to all of our Nations veterans we all love what u do for us some dont have the courage to die for freedom some have alot to live for, and the very few some that fight for us we thank you truley we wouldnt be here if it wasnt for ur courage and sacrifice

@jdilley6025 8 лет назад

Thank you EM&M Riley, for your support!!!

@emilyeriley9930 8 лет назад

+J Dilley of course thats what i believe

@flanman137 9 лет назад

This song is gettin' my beard wet. i remember. We didn't do it for our government. It was for our country. Duty is a heavy word. Honor them who carry it.

@notanotherstep 9 лет назад

Martin Flanigan thank you for your service sir my grandfather served in vietnam.

@quanglamtran6409 9 лет назад

Martin Flanigan Thanks for your service and may God bless you sir!

@BigMikeD10001 9 лет назад

Martin Flanigan so right

@robertlytle9752 7 лет назад

Duty is something those who never served will understand. Many love patriotism but most will never understand why a young man will give up everything including his life if necessary. That is duty.

@lintoma8921 6 лет назад

Thank you for your service!

@BOZO111954 8 лет назад

I Lost a Brother yesterday Cancer,PTSD, to much pain and he ended it. Thank You Major there are alot of us just holding on.

@airbrushken5339 Год назад

Got cancer, and 4 other illnesses the US VA said it was related to exposure to Dioxin Poisoning ... Agent Orange... Soon all this pain will finally end. I can be with my fellow troopers....

@tryagainandagain1541 Год назад

@@airbrushken5339god bless you brother tell the boys hey for me, and thank you for keeping the brotherhood many don’t have it even todays military, it wasn’t for leaders politics or anything other then each other thanks again. I would pray for your healing if you’d like but knowing what’s up I would say you’d prefer me not to probably, just make sure brother you don’t forget god and Jesus you will be seeing them soon I envy you brother 😢 don’t forget it’s easy to go home just believe in god and Jesus pray for forgiveness and be forgiving to others too many don’t know that these days.❤💔💔

@samhouston4326 10 лет назад

God Bless our Vietnam Vets! From one Vet to another. Heaven forbid anyone disrespects a Serviceman, Servicewoman, Vet, or the US and Texas Flags in front of me.

@TheZachCult 5 лет назад

Same here.

@zenkahuna 5 лет назад

Feel you brother! I honor all our flags that have graced our country. We don't need to make America great again. America is Great. A bit tattered and scarred, imperfect...but no place in the world I would rather be or defend. Semper FI

@rezaf8338 3 года назад

Good

@joannademore1540 2 года назад

🎚♥️🕊

@samuelloman2660 Год назад

I can't wait to have my opportunity to serve my country. God Bless America

@freddiemiller6 8 лет назад

Rich, I will always love the warrior! I had 3 uncles who served in Vietnam and they all made it home, but so much was wrong with all 3 of them, mentally and physically, one died at the age of 40 of a heart attack, one died from numerous issues, and one is still alive, but barely, suffered several strokes. I just want it noted that I appreciate everything the military has done for us. I don't like the thought of war, it scares me. Now our country is in more turmoil because of the election that is coming up. Rich Dudley, you are a very special person. I was in the Army, but had medical problems and ended up with a medical discharge and also being a woman did not help any, but I volunteered in 1985 and it was what I wanted to do. I loved and respected my sergeant in basic training, he was one of a kind and fair! Rich Dudley, thank you so much for your service and the love of our wonderful country.

@jojigeorgewakamyia767 7 лет назад

I feel numb when I go to The WALL. We were so young. Welcome Home Brothers and Sisters. You are missed.

@huittda 10 лет назад

I have heard this said more in the last 2 years, more than ever before. ( "Thank you for your service, and welcome home!" ), We did our JOB, TOO BAD WE WERE LIED TO, AND STILL ARE BEING LIED TO.

@jameswells4696 6 лет назад

Cap DAH I came back to the States in 1969. I didn’t hear “Thank you for your service” until 2003.

@princessluna8200 10 лет назад

"I tried rubbing your name hard enough so it would wear of the wall and would be on my hand so I could take you home with me. I miss you so." An anonymous note left in front of The Wall a groundskeeper found. Those were the only words on it, no one seen the person write it or leave it there. There was no name or date.

@princessluna8200 10 лет назад

I know if I was alive in 1960s and '70s I wouldn't have spit on the ones defending America, I would have gave them a hug and all the money I have in my pocket. God bless our Vietnam vets.

@popadon1950 8 лет назад

sir i am a vietnam era vet 82nd airborne that song made me cry, i came back from overseas july 1970 and experienced the rejection in that song thank you for posting it

@rickpetersson3371 8 лет назад

Sir, Im well aware im way too late. But welcome home. its good to have you back. you belong here. and I for one am proud to call you one of us.

@tobias2287 8 лет назад

+popadon1950 I know it's late, but I want to thank you for fighting for us.

@catiesartori3534 8 лет назад

+popadon1950 I know it's a little late for this, but thank you for your service and fighting for us.

@DeSledge 8 лет назад

+popadon1950 First off, I'd like to apologize for the ppl that treated our boys coming home, so badly! Second, a big Thank You for your Service, I for one am very grateful! Last but not least, WELCOME HOME SOLDIER!!!

@joselujan5337 5 лет назад

All the Way!!

@larrywinters7371 8 месяцев назад

My husband was a combat Marine, First Force Recon team leader in Viet Nam. He did not lose one team member in all his missions. He was shot by a sniper in an LZ, and spent two years in a hospital, but survived and learned to walk again. But in March 2023, he died because of Agent Orange from 60 years ago. I will miss him every day of my life. Semper fi. Marine.

@CarmenFischer-td6es 20 дней назад

My deepest resect to all men having faufht in Nam I was a baby 1955 when my father had to eave for Namas a green beret never saw him never met him but carry him with pride in my heart who was lost somewhere in the jungle May his and the souls of all who gave their lives rest in peace 🙏 I will never forget you Am ashamed for thosewho dd not welcome the homecoming ones how can You dare not welcoming them they suffered and caught for Your freedom Semper fi to all marines

@nannag5801 11 дней назад

❤🤗🤗🙏🙏❤

@guadalupecasillas5056 7 лет назад

god bless all of them they did there duty and were treated worst than criminals how sad my heart and gratitude for them

@franksterg1955 8 лет назад

The way our soldiers were treated when they returned from Vietnam was one of the major events in my life that made me conservative. Its amazing how so little has really changed.

@ILgranny1 10 лет назад

In loving memory of my cousin; Sgt. James R. Inboden of Robinson Illinois. Killed in the rice paddies of Vietnam. Jimmy, you are missed. I make sure you are not forgotten, Jimmy. All gave some but Jimmy gave all.

@johnmcmains2483 6 лет назад

Jim

@johnmcmains2483 6 лет назад

67th

@johnmcmains2483 6 лет назад

But

@johnmeehan4908 3 года назад

I spent 14 months in vietnam at lz shueller as an artilleryman.We were proud to have served our country.We never expected what we got when we came home.My cousin said they hated the war not you.I told him NO they hated the war but they hated us worse.Korean war veterans say they were forgotten but that is better than being despised.We got a double shot of stress syndrom.I can not speak for other veterans but it has opened a wound in my soul that has never healed.Sometimes when I am down I still cry

@brianseybert192 22 дня назад

Fuck em my friend! You did your job, just like I did. God Bless You!!!

@jamesrobinson5486 6 лет назад

I'm feel bad for the way are troops were treated coming home from Vietnam God bless them all and thank you all for your service

@jimbandy7292 10 лет назад

Not only the eagle cried,GoD bless all of our fallen heros.I pray for all Vietnam veterans every night

@striker8439 8 лет назад

We are german and we love america, we are pleased to know a lot of soldier and Police Officer there, who have fought in Afganisthan, Iraq, we salute for all of you who has served and protect this great Nation. Thank you all for your service and God bless .

@ramirorubio3061 4 года назад

True soldier. Love you guys

@bro1945 10 лет назад

this song pretty much sums it up....we went...we did...and some of us made it back.....Good Bless America Nam Vets 1965-66

@BroJohnPaul_IgnatiusMary 10 лет назад

Thank You. I remember the time my car broke down and I was walking down the road in uniform. All the respectable people past me by with no offer to help. Finally, a hippie stopped to help me. He was driving a VW micro-bus decked out in peace symbols and psychedelic colors. I found that very interesting. The soldier during the Vietnam era was spit upon and hated. This song is great and sad remembering back then. I cannot listen to this song without tearing up:

@sgtmomOK 10 лет назад

A lot of that was media driven, I believe. I remember walking into the Ladies restroom in 1971, the Tulsa airport, mothers snatching back kids and everyone backing away from me as though in fear. I was a 5'4" 98 pound 18 year old girl just out of high school- what was so scary about me?

@peggydalton3191 10 лет назад

What very beautiful and poignant lyrics! I joined the US Army in 1972 and though I was not deployed to Vietnam, I served with men and women that were combat veterans. I worked with two guys that had been dust-off medics. The crews of those Medi-Vac helicopters put it out there everyday. Thank you to all who served in times that your service was not appreciated.

@MrRaghorn 10 лет назад

My self I was U.S.M.C. 3/3 1966 / 1967 Quang Tri , RVN. I truly KNOW that all combat vets considered YOU our "Sister". Be proud. Welcome home. Bob

@peggydalton3191 10 лет назад

Thank you MrRaghorn . This is a very wonderful tribute to Vietnam vets. I thank you for your service. Semper Fi!

@vickielogiaccosauerwein8698 10 лет назад

I want to dedicate this heartfelt song, (which is so very true,) to my brother. He was one of the lucky ones. He came home. But his story doesn't end there. He is a semi-retired Colonel, Black-Op's. Viet-nam was only his beginning. We didn't love our Soldiers the way we should have. Thank God we learned our lessons.

@BettyJBlack 10 лет назад

My husband served proudly with 1/9th Air CAV "Headhunters" '67-'68 as a grunt first then the last part of his tour as a Huey doorgunner. Thanks from his widow- he died 25 June 2013 of larynx cancer due to Agent Orange exposure (also had renal cell- kidney & bone) cancers- bone cancer was Stage 4.

@kevinquinn3763 5 месяцев назад

I believe in heroes. Another one bites the dust. It seems that there are more heroes but were dwindling rapidly. I was with the 101st Airborne Infantry. My prayers are with you and your late husband. in 68/69. Kevin

@drgjamesbaxter7933 7 лет назад

beautiful song , i know all about this i saw it first hand , my dad never came back , but i still was abused by some calling me a son of a baby killer, i served as well , i wish i could hug every veitnam soldier and say welcome home , God bless you ................. I wish my dad could see what I have turned out to be , something he could be proud of .........

@patriciaparker3316 5 лет назад

for two

@laneyspangle4474 3 года назад

Your dad would have been proud of what you have achieved respect to your dad for his service and respect to you to

@susqfootball 10 лет назад

On my field trip to DC we stopped at the wall for a few minutes and I was tearing up when I saw a veteran who was honoring a fallen friend. God bless everyone who served and every one who died.

@pamelabreyette8892 9 лет назад

Thank you for this song Major Billington.My brother is a Vietnam vet and they all deserved better and thank you to all our veterans for your service that we may remain free.

@HJ-kf7zn 10 лет назад

That was a beautiful tribute to the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines that fought so selflessly in Vietnam. God bless all of you, and no matter how late it may seem to say, welcome home.

@houndoftexas5723 9 лет назад

May God bless these true heroes. And what they did.

@iceprincessca100 10 лет назад

My brother survived Vietnam but not the homecoming. He was forced into a dangerous job because Jane Fonda and her followers convinced Americans my sweet brother was a baby killer. I'm glad things had changed today, but it's a bit galling this woman's butt touched a seat with the "100 Greatest Women in America!" Thank you for a wonderful video!

@iceprincessca100 10 лет назад

***** Keith thank you, but my brother died in that danger job. I will always despise Hanoi Jane and what she did to the returning vets. My brother was as innocent coming back as he was going in, but she made him into a criminal. No way was he - or any of the other returning Vietnam Veterans - the way Hanoi Jane slander him.

@tomcomiskey6350 4 года назад

@Keith Whitmore She should have went to prison for treason ,but she was a Fonda posing in AA guns that shot down our pilots and became POW'S and were tortured for years and many died horrible death's! And she still prospers and shows her traitor face on TV!!? I don't know how she can look herself in the mirror, knowing she helped the commies and caused American "kids to die!!! Hanoi Jane should not be allowed to live in America along side Vietnam Veterans and their families.

@dianaestremera1591 6 лет назад

Thank all of you, both active/retire special veterans. Dad served in both the Korean and Vietnam war. May we never forget their service, for our freedom.

@traviskeller7086 5 лет назад

I can't stress enough how much love I have for veterans

@kevinquinn3763 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Travis. Very much.

@kevinquinn3763 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Travis. Kevin

@hotpockets3660 6 лет назад

My daddy and my uncle are both Veitnam vets. To every last person who served in this sinceless war. THANK YOU. I am TRULY grateful for your service and the sacrifices. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN AND SINCERELY APPRECIATED.

@evankimball7023 8 лет назад

my great grandfather was a fighter pilot in Vietnam he died when I was 10 due to a heart attack I'm 15 now and even though I never saw him I cry because of the stories my mom told me 😭

@alexispennsylvania 7 лет назад

Evan Kimball man your making me think of my grandfather he was the best person in my whole life I loved him so much that one moment that always got me when he had a stroke and he was just learning to kinda speak a little bit is when. Hugged him and he had one of those stroke victims crooked smile

@jimholt6164 9 лет назад

Thank you for making me remember all of the bad times I came home too after two tours. But most of all, THANKS for remembering all of us that served in Vietnam.

@notanotherstep 9 лет назад

Jim Holt thank you for your service sir

@leafeonbladeon7950 9 лет назад

No, thank you.

@pamelabreyette8892 9 лет назад

Jim Holt Thank you for your service sir.My brother was in Vietnam also.You all deserved better when you came home!

@DamienCross66 9 лет назад

Jim Holt Thank you for what you gave up for us & your fellow soldiers. God Bless you & Welcome Home.

@jennahanne3734 9 лет назад

God bless you Jim,!!

@sidebarrecon2201 10 лет назад

By the way the U.S. Military never lost that damn war, the politicians did.

@martinjenkins2260 6 лет назад

sidebar recon it was the Gutless democratic Congress Have up on the south.

@peterkeyser9167 6 лет назад

with the help of the "press"

@badguy1481 6 лет назад

Something future generations will probably never know. History is what they put in the books.

@davidrichmond1694 5 лет назад

sidebar recon 8

@davidrichmond1694 5 лет назад

How true.bless all our vets .sgt David Richmond

@livinghistory9701 6 лет назад

To all veterans I know it's a little late but thank you for your service to our country.

@robinjkennedy9999 6 лет назад

No, Kyle, it's never late to say thank-you to those who have served and who are serving now. Godb bless you for doing so.

@vanita3387 10 лет назад

I love this song so much...My husband, Jim Mann, was in Vietnam during 1965-67 with the 101st Army Airborne (Screaming Eagles - All the Way!) ...This song speaks volumes for the vets....Thank you for sharing it ...and thank you to all who served our country and continue to doing so....God bless you and keep you safe...

@kevinquinn3763 6 месяцев назад

I to served in the Army with the 101st Airborne Infantry. Strike Force to the Screaming Eagles. Nam 68/69. I hope you and your husband Jim are doing well.

@kevinquinn3763 5 месяцев назад

Great post vanita. I to was with the 101st Airborne Infantry. 68/69. I hope you and your husband are doing well.

@donovanziegler9379 Год назад

🇺🇲I am a son of a Vietnam Veteran & even though my father passed away in 94' I am still Honored to have known him as my father & a man who Served for Our country.🇺🇲 My grandfather, uncle, sister, nieces, cousins & friends have All Served.🇺🇲 I am Very grateful to know that they Served for Our Country with their Hearts that they Truly cared for & put their lives on the line to protect Us & Our Freedom. I would like to say Thank-You to All of Our Military in every branch for Serving For Our Country, Past, Present & Future.🇺🇲 R.I.P. to the ones We have lost, You will Always be Remembered but Never forgotten. Thank-You!♥️

@stevefitzsimmons4087 10 лет назад

As a Vietnam Veteran we can make it right for ourselves and all new veterans by making sure we honor them and speak out for them.

@Razorback2088 9 лет назад

Than you Jason from a U.S. Navy Veteran, Tonkin Gulf/ South China Sea 1968-1970. Aircraft Carrier USS Hancock CVA19.

@danejohnson8361 10 лет назад

I wonder why people did that. It brings tears to my eyes every time i see hear this. God Bless America! I'm not even american but God Bless It

@jojigeorgewakamyia767 7 лет назад

My God, we were so young then. My brothers I will alway remember your Eyes, before you died. I love you my brother's.

@lindajohnjosie 10 лет назад

This really touched my heart. My Dad was KIA in Nam in 1969 so he did not experience the "shame" of a Nation who shunned its heroes. Thank you so much. I've forwarded this song to some of the many men from his battery. Linda

@allanmorrice1758 10 лет назад

I still remember the welcome I got walking through LAX in June 1972. A woman that I didn't know spit in my face and called me a F****** Baby Killer! I was brought up to respect women so I just stood there in a daze of shock. I thought I was doing what my families always done, fight and protect our country. Remember, FREEDOM AIN'T FREE!!! Some one paid the price.

@thedarci1368 10 лет назад

I am so terribly sorry for all you went through and still do. No freedom is never free and never will be always at such a high cost. But the Vietnam Vets were treated so terrible and it still shames me that our country could act that way toward someone that stood and fought for our freedom. Hate the wars maybe but never ever hate the soldiers that fought and still fight for our freedom and those that never made it back. God Bless you.......

@allanmorrice1758 10 лет назад

The Darci 13 Thanks for the comments, I remember my English teacher in my senior year in high school, when she found out I was the cadet commander of our ROTC cadets telling me that I was a bloody fool for being a cadet and learning about the Army. Then when I enlisted after I graduated she said "I hope you get killed". I guess I will never understand, but I am still glad I served even though I had to go through 20 years of therapy to get where I am now and still meet with a shrink on a regular basis.

@thedarci1368 10 лет назад

I abhor just pure ignorance and that is all I see when people treated and still do sometimes treat the Vietnam vets the way you guys were treated. I do not understand being so awful to someone that fought for our freedom. I have always said if you must hate, hate the war, NOT the ones that fought and died for us in order to protect our freedom. My hat is still off to you and all you stood and stand for. You hang in there and God Bless you my friend......

@allanmorrice1758 10 лет назад

The Darci 13 I thank you for the thoughts and kindness you show to this old man that I am now. I really appreciate what you said. I just wish more people had been like you back then. It reminds me a little of what Audie Murphy said after WWII ended, he too hated the war but he also realized that some things are worth fighting for.

@thedarci1368 10 лет назад

I always feel that our freedom is worth fighting for though I do indeed hate wars. You hang in there there are those that still care that you were there and that you fought for us. I know I do.......

@fallenpilot8557 9 лет назад

From the UK I salute you all.

@kevinquinn3763 6 месяцев назад

Thank you VERY much Fallon. Very much.

@WJW1024 10 лет назад

Thank you for writing & singing such amazing songs & dedicating to our Military Men & Women! I am a Retired US Navy Petty Officer! Whether you are a Wounded Warrior, injured in anyway, trying to maneuver through the Veterans Administration System for medical treatment, GI Bill, or looking for a job! We need to strive everyday to do our best for our Active Duty Personnel, Retired, & Veterans! I Will Never Forget!

@justinbrooks7852 9 лет назад

Hooyah petty officer!

@roylumley9303 10 лет назад

I was a L/Cpl in the Canadian Reserves Army and this video/songg really touched me. I never saw active service but this song means a lot to every free person on earth that owe their freedom to all the armed forces world wide that fought and died for this freedom! I salute them all as should every one that sees this video. God Bless.

@roylumley9303 8 лет назад

Glen... You sure nailed it! God Bless for sure!

@patoreily7465 7 лет назад

Whenever I search up this song I ask myself if I feel like crying.

@carter4294 10 лет назад

*With a Tear in my eye*.Thank you to all the soldiers that fight for my freedom. I am going to serve in two years, just like my dad and grandparents before me. I would like to dedicate this to all the men of the 1/7th Cavalry from Vietnam, you men, and all American Soldiers, will not be forgotten. "On July 16, 2001, and February 26, 2007, respectively, helicopter pilots Captain Ed Freeman and Bruce Crandall were each awarded the Medal of Honor for their numerous volunteer flights (14 and 22, respectively) in their unarmed Hueys into LZ X-Ray while enemy fire was so heavy that medical evacuation helicopters refused to approach. With each flight, Crandall and Freeman delivered much needed water and ammunition and extracted wounded soldiers, saving countless lives" Thank God for the soldiers. God Bless The USA

@kathygulch1445 6 лет назад

Carter Naegeli v ideos of vietnam war a d

@saraibarr3056 6 лет назад

We do not know them all, but we certainly owe them all. Thank you for serving.

@anthonyromanzocarr7712 10 лет назад

My father is my hero 1st cav 8th division "First Team In" ... "Garry Owen"... love you see u one the other side.

@steveyoung2569 10 лет назад

I was medevaced out of Viet Nam, then after a hospital stay I was sent home via Travis AFB. There were protesters outside the gates, but what I remember the most is locking eyes with a beautiful American girl. All of a sudden her whole expression changed to one of total hatred. A moment later she threw the contents of a container straight at me. The window was up, fortunately, because what she threw was dogshit. I sometimes wonder if she remembers me as I remember her, and if she realizes that the scars she caused were even worse than those that had been given to me by the person who shot me.

@artvanriper1350 9 лет назад

Great song, brings back memories. Remember getting called names and things thrown at us in the airport, couldn't wait to get into civvies. Memories that shouldn't have been, but are better now and getting better. For all my Nam brothers, WELCOME HOME, and "LEST WE FORGET" those that never made it home. God Bless us all, all our service members now on active duty and all those veterans from all wars, past and present. All gave some, some gave all. Nam Vet 68-70

@Gellybeanb1974 6 лет назад

I'm so sorry. Thank you for all you have done & lost for us.

@bekalene6856 5 лет назад

thanks for your service

@markgossett3709 4 года назад

Yup. Sorry.

@TanBraeDesigns 8 лет назад

Oh. My. Gosh! Tears! Thank you, sir, for this song. Thank you, and all of the soldiers past and present, who gave their all for our freedoms. We never appreciate them enough.

@djj19521 10 лет назад

The soldiers who went to Vietnam, did not sign up most of them were drafted. They went, they served and many died serving a country treated them like scum when they came home. What a shame. If you could ask those young men most of them did not agree with the politics but they were soldiers following orders. It is so easy to sit at home and judge. The only people who have the right to judge are the ones that were there. God Bless our Soldiers All of THEM

@jeremystewart1713 5 лет назад

djj19521 I hate hippies

@fastfurious9489 4 года назад

In my company it was 65% RA, and 35% US (draftees) they were the best of the best.

@hubertparham5598 3 месяца назад

Many of us volunteered and were not drafted like the public has been told. Even if they were drafted most didn't serve in combat.

@1coyotebrother 9 лет назад

This song got mainlined straight to my Heart. Now I can't see because he made my eyes water. Joe 'Jody' Caldarulo D 1/4 3rd Mar Div. Quang Tri Province, 1969

@DannyCBRADY 9 лет назад

Ja Caldarulo YES MY BROTHER SGT BRADY

@RhondaKelley123 10 лет назад

Remeber all our Veterans who gave it all. My family is and was a military family. My Grandfather . Navy, My Uncles, Army. My cousins Marines and Navy. Don't forget those who were in the Armed Forces this Monday2013.

@eileenbates362 4 года назад

This Tribute to the Vietnam Veterans is long overdue. So Welcome home Thank to all whom served. This song is a perfect tribute to for you. So from the bottom of my heart Thank you for both your bravely and your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@MrJimmybgood 10 лет назад

i served in the u.s.army for 9 years. and did not go to veitnam. but while on leave going ome i was spit on and called baby killer. just because i was waring the uniform. it was a sad time in our history. wecome home veitnam vets wecome home.

@lykaequeen6700 10 лет назад

im sorry people treated u that way it just gose to show how some people have a hatefull heart

@MrJimmybgood 10 лет назад

Stephanie Brown thank you for the reply back. yes . but it was there way there was a lot going on back then. you never knew what would happen next. take care. james

@24Mossberg 4 года назад

Thank you for your service James! Brother in arms...retired CW3, US Army.

@Jany1954 11 лет назад

Love it! My Dad did 2 tours; he came back home but died 3 years after, age 42 :-( Thank you all who serve for this COUNTRY, the great USA - we so appreciate you!!

@jimmbbo 8 лет назад

Thanks for posting... Many of us returned home to a "welcome" that was disturbing beyond belief... the utter betrayal of surviving a war the country sent us to fight and being despised was difficult for all, but mostly so for those who were injured. They answered the country's call and left a part of themselves 10000 miles away, only to return to be spat upon and called "baby killers". They have a constant bitter reminder of their service, and they are the true heroes of the Vietnam war.

@markgossett3709 4 года назад

Same here. I'm sorry you suffered that. I came home going through Oakland Airport. Saw a beautiful young lady -- a total stranger -- she came up to me and slapped me in the face. When my bus arrived in San Jose, I walked home while being pelted by fist sized rocks thrown by prostitutes calling me immoral. (I was in combat only a few days before, going through a ville being pelted by locals hitting us with the same size rocks.) No one should go through what we did. My "friends" at home invited me to a special "party in my honor". When I got there they doused me with pots and buckets full of urine. At a job interview some hippie looking personnel interviewer screamed at me: "You know why you're not getting this job?! You could have gone to Canada!" Even at Church, a guy who was an Air Force Brigadier General's son caustically asked me if I'd seen any action!. I have never been the same. My family didn't recognize me when I got back, wondering what happened to the brother they once knew. I never used drugs nor alcohol, so I had the full force of reality while being in the Nam. (Started out with the 173rd.) I remember some very intense combat. Some I can talk about even though it was very intense. Such as being mortared a month straight -- day and night seeming to rain mortars. But a few times I came back to base camp, to the LZ, and I couldn't say what happened. All I remember is on at least 2 occasions coming back and balling up as I recovered from violent shakes from adrenaline withdraws. A couple experiences were far worse -- almost out of body experiences. Then there are the slow motion memories. Wandered for over a decade from coast-to-coast looking for a place I'd feel accepted. Never could find one. I died in Viet Nam. That's the last place I felt alive. I am like a walking shell of what I once was. I still get hate. I know what it feels like to be hated. Even my ex-wife took from me the only people I loved -- my little children. After that, I completely shut down. I don't know what others went through. I mean everyone's experiences were different. I am so sorry you went through what you did. I'm glad our troops don't go through that now. But now, we are approaching an election where we have a choice between wholly embracing Communism or sticking with an unpolished speaker who comes across as ego-centric, but in the end does exactly what he said he would do.

@shelbychambers307 2 года назад

My brother did I know what he went thru

@ShellyAnn1a 2 года назад

@@markgossett3709 I served in the Navy from 1967-1978. I had not been out of the USA until 1973. I was to join a Navy C&C Company that was due to go to Việt Nam by way of Okinawa, where I was to join my new unit. As I walked through the San Francisco Airport to catch a bus out the Vandenburg, I was accosted by a bunch of dirty barefoot antiwar protestors, they spat at me, yelled "Baby Rapist" and other not so nice things. One of them came running through the pack and threw a bag of wet dog feces at me, I was wearing my dress blues at the time. I could not understand what was going on, it made me angry, especially when they yelled "Baby killer" and "Baby rapist" at me. I was wearing my dress blues, skirt and jacket, my rank insignia was that of a Hospitalman 3rd Class. It was obvious that I was in medicine, not Combat Arms I grew up in a small logging town and had not seen the garbage that I saw on that day in San Francisco. I was stunned by what had happened. A really scrawny kid with this thick bandage on half his head, ran up to me, grabbed my arm and got me out of there, I was in tears and shock. He helped me get my bag and my clean set of dress whites and found somewhere I could change into the clean uniform. I lost my cousin, James A Green, PFC/USA, on 18 June 1970 during action near the village of Srae Khtum, Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia while on a patrol with D Co, 1st Bn, 7th Cavalry, 1 CavDiv. My older brother did two tours with the Marine Corps' 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions in late 1960's. I transferred from the Navy Reserves to Active Duty in 1970, when I learned of the death of my cousin, James. I changed my MOS/NEC from being a Yeoman to being a Hospitalman. I wanted to do all I could do, to be sure that as many of you guys got home safely. Because of that young(very old) soldier, I give all Việt Nam War Veterans a big hug and a very heart felt "WELCOME HOME!!", well I did until this current health crisis. After leaving the Navy in December 1978, I joined the Army in January 1979, remaining in Combat Medicine. In 1991, I ended up in the Saudi Desert with an Army Evac Hospital. I must thank you, the Việt Nam War Veterans for the welcome home we received when we got off the plane back home. I am messed up because of the things we were exposed to over there and some of the things that we saw and had to do.. At least we did not have to deal with jungle and Papa Bush basically turned us loose on the Iraqi forces and the guys in Combat Arms chased the Iraqis out of Kuwait. To all of you men and women who served in Việt Nam, THANK YOU VERY MUCH and WELCOME HOME!! Sorry got carried away, just did not know how else to say this so a reader had an idea of what I went through, not as bad as they, the Việt Nam War Veterans did, but it was bad enough for a caring person. //es//A Proud Honorable Disabled American Veteran, 1967-1994, 1st Gulf War Veteran, (1991), Combat Medical Specialist (1972-1994), US Navy and Army A Retired (medically) VA Nurse, GS6-6 (1987-1999)

@ArmyReconScout 9 лет назад

Thank you Major for a beautiful song

@fastfurious9489 4 года назад

#1 on my bucket list " The Wall", fulfilled in 2019, had names of all in my company that gave their all. I am so privileged the good lord allowed me to have all of these extra years, to raise a family and make new friends...but I have not and never will forget those who stood with me so long ago.

@insertgenericnamehere1552 10 лет назад

To all americans we get knocked over you get back up thats what my grandpa told me R.I.P Major Damian Black Of the U.S marines 1942-2013 All soldiers Gone but not forgotten

@insertgenericnamehere1552 10 лет назад

thnkyou for all the likes it means a lot :) remember this comment please it will help u in time of need i promise

@mrhodessrhotmail 10 лет назад

For all my Vietnam era brothers and sisters......you are loved and appreciated. God shine on you!

@fredshipman6799 6 лет назад

Thank you for this. When I came home in April of 1968 I landed in San Francisco. I had been wounded twice and lost so many brothers. I was called names and had things thrown at me. I couldn’t understand what happened to my country. Thus I hid my medals and memories under my bed. It took me 30 years to admit I was a Viet Vet. I thank my fellow vets and the VA for helping me find my soul again. God Bless all who came home and those who didn’t.

@willowbrown4046 6 лет назад

Fred...now we are old (er)..and having lived through those times have scars. I am determined to pass along the memories and make sure my children and grandchildren truly see the truth.

@kainefaldon6964 9 лет назад

My dad served in both Vietnam and Korea. To this day, he hasn't been thanked for serving his people. He isn't acknowledged as a veteran. It still hurts him, not that he went to war, but that the people he fought for hated him so much.

@davidkimmel8107 10 лет назад

I was overwhelmed by it all then and I remain overwhelmed. We're coming around to recognizing that not all the wounds of war drew blood or are visible. Wishing peace to all my brothers and sisters who have, are and will ever serve.

@joanstafford135 8 лет назад

Thank you for your service and sacrifice! God Bless You!

@denniscatlow3058 10 лет назад

Exactly what happened when I came back. Spit at in the airport in LA.

@markgossett3709 4 года назад

I'm sorry you suffered that. I came home going through Oakland Airport. Saw a beautiful young lady -- a total stranger -- she came up to me and slapped me in the face. When my bus arrived in San Jose, I walked home while being pelted by fist sized rocks thrown by prostitutes calling me immoral. (I was in combat only a few days before, going through a ville being pelted by locals hitting us with the same size rocks.) No one should go through what we did. My "friends" at home invited me to a special "party in my honor". When I got there they doused me with pots and buckets full of urine. At a job interview some hippie looking personnel interviewer screamed at me: "You know why you're not getting this job?! You could have gone to Canada!" Even at Church, a guy who was an Air Force Brigadier General's son caustically asked me if I'd seen any action!. I have never been the same. My family didn't recognize me when I got back, wondering what happened to the brother they once knew. I never used drugs nor alcohol, so I had the full force of reality while being in the Nam. (Started out with the 173rd.) I remember some very intense combat. Some I can talk about even though it was very intense. Such as being mortared a month straight -- day and night seeming to rain mortars. But a few times I came back to base camp, to the LZ, and I couldn't say what happened. All I remember is on at least 2 occasions coming back and balling up as I recovered from violent shakes from adrenaline withdraws. A couple experiences were far worse -- almost out of body experiences. Then there are the slow motion memories. Wandered for over a decade from coast-to-coast looking for a place I'd feel accepted. Never could find one. I died in Viet Nam. That's the last place I felt alive. I am like a walking shell of what I once was. I still get hate. I know what it feels like to be hated. Even my ex-wife took from me the only people I loved -- my little children. After that, I completely shut down. I don't know what others went through. I mean everyone's experiences were different. I am so sorry you went through what you did. I'm glad our troops don't go through that now. But now, we are approaching an election where we have a choice between wholly embracing Communism or sticking with an unpolished speaker who comes across as ego-centric, but in the end does exactly what he said he would do.

@AlJacksonSongwriter 4 года назад

"God forgive us for the day we lost our sight .. and we turned our eyes, when the Eagle cried". Powerful stuff right there. I can only say "God will bless the deserved who are not blessed here on this Earth". Thank you to ALL veterans who fought in every war. YOU are the reason that we are free and that I can write this comment right now. Thank you .. thank you .. thank you ! AJ

@ivanbradley8343 8 лет назад

I hope that this tribute expresses my praise of those who served in Vietnam and all wars before and after... 3. A Tribute to all those in Harm's way. We the people of the United States owe our country such a debt of devotion to those who have placed their precious lives in harm's way. To these gallant brave soldiers; from whom the ultimate price of freedom was purchased in the shedding of their own blood. We honor both the faithfulness of those living and fallen heroes in service to this great nation. Our unrestrained gratitude goes out to all who have answered the call to keep this country the greatest country in the history of the world. There never has been a nation like our great nation; it is only because men and women have continually paid that noble debt; often, with their lives to keep the United States: a land that is free, a home where such bravery makes one noble. Where free men walk and freedom is still freedom. That last bastion of such character, hope and dreams in the world today. Let us not forget their valiant efforts, let us not forget their last and greatest measure of love and supreme sacrifice, to let freedom's spirit flow for all, for all freedom's sake. To show what it means to be truly: “American”, is to sacrifice one's own freedom in order for all Americans of this great sovereign nation can exercise theirs. These last noble defenders who sacrifice their own lives; so that others may know, and experience a life that is 'Truly Life' - the freedom to live! Those who had suffered the loss of family, friends and comrades in arms to the battlefield, have suffered the loss of homeland, suffered even the loss of that last patronage of a grateful nation, that of an unmarked grave on the stage of conflict, whether it be of a grassy knoll, a watery tomb, or far away, unblemished by wreath or acknowledgment an obscure unremembered deposit into the dust from which they returned to; known only by its Maker, as their last post of freedom. To show the stripes in ole glory are still red - fresh and bright, long and high. To know the stripes are still white for the hearts of pure service is still required. To cast a patriotic eye where the fields are dark blue and bright with the honor they valued to answer their nations call to keep such a nation one of the highest honor, brightest purity and deepest sacrifice. To find those brilliant stars sharply point to those lives through the history of this sovereign nation are still remembered and shine brighter still because they made them to shine. This unfurled symbol which rides the wind as the spirit of devotion keeps it flying for all to look up and know freedom stands for freedom for all. We can never give due service or render due gratitude to those who have so dedicated their lives, however brief, however long to shoulder the price of freedom and carry it to a world that tries to take such freedoms away. No nation can truly survive and remain wholly free: who forget the sacrifices of those who built it with their own blood, who allow those graves to go unvisited, who allow their memories of the highest devotion to go unheard. It is to us who live; because they died, to bear their deaths forward; onward, wholly alive and freedoms fully measured to show that their dedication was not in vain. Their memorial or remembrance cannot be just a day: to stop and pause, to reflect, a day to just mourn or even a day in which to celebrate. It then must be a lifestyle that says - never we will allow: their memories pass unforgotten. Never will we allow their devotion to pass in vain. Never will we allow their blood to dry or fade in any degree such passion as they gave, and freedom they so bought with their blood with such dedication and honored service. Never will we allow their highest tribute to this nation be ever borne alone. To these men and women who have faithfully served who are still among us and to those who passed on into history's grand depository awaiting that great day of the resurrection from the dead, I wish to express my deepest heartfelt adoration and utmost respect, give this humble piece of tribute, to each and every one of you:- may your service never go unvoiced - may your duty never go unrecognized and - may your sacrifice never be forgotten to keep us free.

@paulbrown8370 9 лет назад

Thank you brother, we got nothing when we came home.

@veyolaski4324 6 лет назад

Paul Brown thank you for your service and sacrifice and feel sorrow for you when you come home and got treat like lowest by other people

@lintoma8921 6 лет назад

Thank you for your service!

@stevenferrell1095 6 лет назад

SemperFi my Brothers welcome home .God only knows how we were treated!!

@carylmcdermott8644 6 лет назад

I remember it to well, I was pregnent with my first born son. He's a Vet. now, and is troubled. God Bless Your Service, I will always remember!!

@lilboo49ify 6 лет назад

THANK YOU for your service sir . if u had come to my bakery i used to work at i would have given u a hug and cookie and a thank u for your service in person . i did it for all vets . but i had close to 50 vietnam vets who drove around 50 miles one way for that .

@cotton9386 9 лет назад

Thank you Jason. Decorated US Navy Combat Veteran, River Patrol Boats, RVN 1967/1968. No one cared when I came home in '68.

@cotton9386 9 лет назад

I appreciate you very much Alex. Thanks. If you've never seen the movie "Apocalypse Now", it features the boats I was on.

@cotton9386 9 лет назад

alex laxson Yes , it's a good war movie.

@u115266 9 лет назад

I cared........and I am damn glad you made it back.......welcome home my brother in arms! Welcome home!

@cotton9386 9 лет назад

Michael Bishop Thank you Michael, Welcome home to you too. Jim

@fallenpilot8557 9 лет назад

Thank you, Sir.

@johnrussell8749 8 лет назад

Thank you for posting. Dr. John E. Russell Chaplain (COL) AUS Retired Vietnam 1969

@tobias2287 8 лет назад

+John Russell Thank you sir, for your sacrifice.

@hoovie21 8 лет назад

+tobias2287 I'm in Iraq war right now at camp

@johnrussell8749 8 лет назад

+Mav Hoover Thank you for serving. May the Lord protect and guide you. JOHN E RUSSELL CH(COL) AUS RET VIETNAM 1969

@DeSledge 8 лет назад

+Mav Hoover Happy St. Patrick's Day......I have a group on FB, The Red Friday Post, we post RED on Fridays to Remember Everyone Deployed! Thank you for your Service, stay safe Soldier! Salute :)

@henrywilson5204 10 лет назад

We won the battles the American people lost the War. SSGT USMC 1 Corps Vietnam 1966-1967, 1970-1971

@henrywilson5204 10 лет назад

Up yours asswhole!

@ekramer1030 10 лет назад

Henry Wilson There was nothing at all disgraceful about the service given by our American soldiers. Thank you for it. You all went to hell for us and to support the constitutional ideals on which we stand against a bunch of Communist supported propagandizing monsters who wished to deprive the entire country there of their freedom to choose what system to follow. Too many have NO clue about that and about just how little they would be getting to spew if we'd lost even more here without people like YOU to help us. You came home to entirely too many who just wanted to drop out and drop crap into their systems and not bother to bathe in their own perversion of the idea of being free and creative. Sure some of those people just wanted peace and art but if they were cruel to our soldiers they just did not GET it just like the too often spoiled semi-literate brats that they spawned didn't get it. Thank you again and thank you all the others who have served our country before, during, and after Viet Nam.

@henrywilson5204 10 лет назад

It's good to get your brainwashed now and then, try it, it'll improve yours

@ekramer1030 10 лет назад

***** There was ONE commander and his unit doing very bad things. The US did not sanction this. Read some history yourself and for pity's sake stop judging the whole by the doings of some who were not approved. Our beloved media is FAR too quick to do that and so are those who could not be assed to serve their country and jumped up instead to Canada.

@allanmorrice1758 10 лет назад

***** I was in the Nam 71-72, 73-74 and the only village I ever saw torched was the one 250 meters from our camp, and that was because the Hmong that lived there had moved into our camp before the VC and NVA took it over. They started shelling our camp and raking it with machine guns. We returned fire with every thing we had (50 Cal. 81MM, 4.2 mortars) artillery from another firebase and airstrikes from the Air Force and gunships from 1st Cav. The firefight lasted about three hours before the last gun in the village stopped firing on us. We ended up leveling the village to do that, but like I said ALL of the Hmong that had lived there were safe in our camp. Yes, we took several dead in our camp but I still think it was the right thing to do. Yes I suffer from PTSD today but I would do it all over again!

@firesnuffer0 7 лет назад

Awesome song. Thanks for your tribute

@jessicajones1995 10 лет назад

my grandpa fought in vietnam for three years this song hits home

@nhralph 9 лет назад

Thanks for the song. I'm just glad that the troops coming home now are treated a lot better.

@gordell88 10 лет назад

To all my fallen comrades. I Honor you this day. I will never forget!

@codym2598 9 лет назад

To the men how have served thank you

@u115266 9 лет назад

Thanks for the recognition.......that is all any of us Vietnam bets ever wanted........a simple thanks.........all gave some..........some gave all!

@codym2598 9 лет назад

You men did not get your welcome home and I would gladly serve next to any vets out there and am going to try to enlist

@gonfreaks03 9 лет назад

cody m We welcome you along side us...Go get them!!! Serve with pride. USA, USA, USA

@georgetaylor4115 6 лет назад

You are very welcome and I will do it again if need be

@tomdavis5152 6 лет назад

cody m I would like to add my thanks too. I just missed Vietnam but I remember the protests and the terrible return home these brave soldiers received upon their return. Jane Fonda and many more like her had no right to treat them in that way. I wonder what she would have to say if our troops laid down their arms and said we won't fight any more.

@veronicagarrett3171 6 лет назад

TO ALL WHO FOUGHT THE VIETNAM WAR. I AM SORRY. I LOVE YOU ALL. WELCOME HOME TO ALL. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ALL DID NOT ONE OF YOU WILL EVER BE FORGOTTEN. SO VERY SORRY TO ALL THE FAMILIES. MY GOD KEEP YOU SURROUNDED IN HIS LOVING ARMS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

@She345aj 9 лет назад

" Love has come back for the soldier. To carry him home from the fight. Cause that ole' flag it flies with more then blue and white. So may tears fill our eyes, when the Eagle Cries."