Forgiveness in Vietnam - Vietnam Vets Meet a Former Enemy

This excerpt is from Link TV's Global Spirit program "Forgiveness and Healing". Visit www.globalspirit.tv for more!

[@skylord559]

I like it. Former enemies look each other in the eyes and say "I don't hate you"

[@MrLeedo1992]

"Everything depends on the Americans. If they want to make war for 20 years then we shall make war for 20 years. If they want to make peace, we shall make peace and invite them to tea afterwards. " Uncle Ho

[@777Skeptic]

Wars aren't fought by the people who start them.

[@sneakybandit3451]

@@777Skeptic it's the damn politicians

[@randomjtf2op]

@@sneakybandit3451 Damn Kenedys.

[@yourfriend8052]

Soldiers don’t hate other soldiers. We don’t start wars, politicians do.

[@surejan3685]

The power of forgiveness is just amazing to me.

[@mmsweatyballs1449]

Napalm more powerful

[@partyspirits450]

@@mmsweatyballs1449 no it isnt

[@support4583]

clueless@@partyspirits450

[@MeatPez]

@@partyspirits450it’s a joke dude

[@MeatPez]

@@mmsweatyballs1449lmao

[@DahlemDorf]

that man is the greatest living terminator he fought 3 wars and won them all

[@apvtethic8818]

DahlemDorf no, he lost in the Vietnam War.

[@apvtethic8818]

Computer Boy the American objective: make South Vietnam win. South Vietnam got instead annexed by the North. America failed its objective, therefore it lost.

[@senfismustard]

@@apvtethic8818 Well actually, Vietnam won, if you look it up, it said that the USA lost the War. Vietnam won the war. The Almighty Superpower lost to the strong-weak country.

[@redhat8322]

It was a political and military defeat for any countries that tried fighting the Vietnamese.

[@bamboo9666]

@@apvtethic8818 do you know without US intervention, the country could have been unified by election?

[@JagoShogun]

The way he cried after realizing what he did to those poor water buffalo really got to me. Awww..

[@bamboo9666]

which part?

[@tenaciouscraig]

Awww? The man literally murdered animals out of spite

[@JagoShogun]

@@tenaciouscraig it was practice for viet congs, he's also apparently sorry and realize what he's done. That's something not a lot of people can do.

[@lufsolitaire5351]

@@tenaciouscraig it was war and I assume he was still very much a kid. Yea it was fucked up but it clearly shows he is repentant for what he’s done and I assume the other vets went back to Vietnam to find peace of mind for what they saw and did. As a Vietnamese I hold nothing against any of them.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@JagoShogun I wonder how many he took out

[@8814dw]

The funny thing is us and them wanted nothing to do with talking about the past. I think it says a lot about how humans no matter where they are can put aside things and move on. That "Old Tiger" fought in three wars and can sit across from the former enemy and drink with them. Its amazing to me.

[@HeirofGojira91]

Well if you think about it - just like how the NLF guerilla's colleagues and the translator explained 'war makes things a misery for everyone' and unless one was some crazy Hitler II nut or an ISIS crazy fanatic - under peacetime who'd want to kill or murder people for no reason then?

[@rayg9069]

It's mutual respect from one professional to another, they both had jobs to do, they both followed orders.

[@robyee3325]

@@rayg9069and they’ll have to answer to God for all those orders they followed

[@davidrice8823]

There is nothing in this world like reconciliation

[@lepooter5900]

David Rice Amen Brother.

[@cuntinakia8122]

+David Rice Oh sure there is "learning to not the mistakes of the past". And America ist horrible in doing so. In fact they get worse and worse.

[@davidrice8823]

Blitzpunk Good point.Just don't make mistakes to begin with

[@zeeman8429]

David Rice true no matter how assholes and arrogant most westerners, and other people, i am like them, sinners to be forgiven

[@alp3774]

zee man praise God

[@baonguyen6591]

this dude is the veteran of 3 war, god damn

[@orangetoes223]

Absolute beast fr.

[@anthonymartinez3084]

He probably taught the vc troops good knowledge to keep them alive

[@hinoka2911]

🤡​@@anthonymartinez3084

[@Sokon2011]

what a human heart is made of

[@xxxxxx5868]

Meat

[@Pfsif]

It depends on the human

[@DrRudy-em5nw]

The heart consists mostly of cardiac muscle, a special type of muscle that contracts rhythmically of its own accord. A tough membranous bag, called the pericardium, surrounds the heart, and a smooth membrane, called the endocardium, lines the inner surface.

[@darrellswiger6335]

🙏❤

[@MinhProjectManager]

@@xxxxxx5868 lol meat like beefsteak or pork meat? Lmao

[@austincraig8711]

Mr. Tiger has a 3-0 war record. What a beast.

[@thewangdynasty256]

A Friendship with the “French, Japanese, American, Everyone” The wholesomeness of it all is overwhelming indeed

[@alieng9989]

They got to add in the Chinese and Cambodians in 1979

[@MrLeedo1992]

"Everything depends on the Americans. If they want to make war for 20 years then we shall make war for 20 years. If they want to make peace, we shall make peace and invite them to tea afterwards." -Uncle Ho

[@barryirlandi4217]

the criminals are the ones who gave the orders and planned the war.....yet they live guilt free and are not punished in this life...

[@barryirlandi4217]

***** Yes the poor guy who was forced by orders to pull the trigger, I'm not hating on them, I'm hating on the devils in the suits who sent those boy out there

[@cuntinakia8122]

+Barry irlandi the devils are on no paycheck. They are invisible

[@cosmobane6995]

Barry Irlandi These are soldiers,the govs are warriors.Soldiers fight,warriors kill.Soldiers smart at heart and brain ,warriors smart at brain.Sorry for bad english and biased opinion

[@alanbirsingh7163]

The criminals are the communists who indoctrinated their people to create a system of oppression

[@robert4you]

There is a cosmic justice, they will get what they deserve...

[@paulbrown8370]

I have many friends in Vietnam today, they are very forgiving people. I have been invited back many times but don't have the money to go or the health anymore. I now suffer with Agent Orange today, but i teach English to so many kids in Vietnam today for Free. I have been doing it for the last 9 years now, that is my payback and it is like a therapy for me.

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

Thank you sir! We need more people with such positivity like you. I’m sure that the Vietnamese kids love you so much

[@paulbrown8370]

@@MinhNguyen-ff6xf Minh, thank you for the nice words. I really enjoy doing what i am doing for them. My Granddaughter is there and my Daughter as well. They are both Vietnamese and i love them so much. My only regret is that because of my health, i may never get to hug them like i want to and to go to my Granddaughter's wedding in a few months.

[@lnl3237]

Hope you were able to make your granddaughter's wedding, Paul. God blessed you with a beautiful and open heart.

[@paulbrown8370]

@@lnl3237 No, I was not able to make it there for her and she did miss me a lot too. Now her Mom is very sick again and has no idea what to do for her, she is very depressed i guess that her daughter doesn't live near her anymore.

[@lnl3237]

@@paulbrown8370 So terribly sorry, Paul. To be separated from people you love at any time is so painful let alone for a wedding or when ill. I hope you can at least communicate with each other frequently.

[@michaelgauci7764]

power to the vietnam people they are amazing what a great attitude if everyone was like them this world be be a better place

[@tyjohn2378]

Joseph Dobrozsi stop mention about Jesus Vietnam is Buddhist country

[@Sam-dh1wh]

May Lord Buddha's blessings upon your Jesus. BTW Buddha was older than Jesus & much experienced about the universe & the energy flowing around.

[@yatas024]

@Joseph Dobrozsi And you had to make it about jesus, did you forget about all those "holy" wars?

[@thing8357]

@mas360 you all crack me up for believing in a magic invisible all power wizard

[@cuchuynh166]

Cho đến tận bây giờ những cựu chiến binh mỹ họ vẫn còn ám ảnh bởi chiến tranh, bởi những việc họ gây ra cho người dân Vietnam, bởi những tội ác họ phạm phải. Sự khoan dung, độ lượng, nhân hậu của những người dân ở đây khiến họ phải bật khóc. Cảm động thật sự.

[@alvarosousa7707]

Americans show the good and the bad of what they do. I watched the Vietnam War many times live on TV, as it was the only televised war and families in the United States could see their children fighting in the jungle of Vietnam. That's why I admire the Americans-just or unjust war they show. The same does not happen with Russia, which has entered into so many wars and has never shown, nor does it today, show its people the wars its military entered, or if it does, it only shows the positive side, knowing that what communists enter is never to liberate a people. . . There's American democracy. Vietnamese people love Americans regardless of whether there was a war in between, the same cannot be said about Russians being adored. That's why good always wins over evil.

[@YesuAiNimen]

War is an awful and ironic thing. My Dad fought in Vietnam and came home pretty shook up. He refused to ever say a single bad word about the Vietnamese which I thought was so ironic because he was in a big fight during the Tet and saw some awful things. I think that his attitude showed tremendous character. After he retired, we lived in a small upper midwest town and some Vietnamese immigrants moved in behind us. My Dad not only allowed me to play at their house, he encouraged it. I can't even begin to imagine the horrors he saw when he was fighting and I am still in awe of his ability to not allow hate to overtake his heart.

[@tobibledsoe5447]

My Vietnamese friend told me their culture is forgiving. They also want to improve their economy so for them the purpose is important. I think it is important that America help Vietnam and promote peace there.

[@SkaterTE]

That American GI that shot the Water Buffalo for fun knew that he couldn’t ever forgive himself inside even though he shared the stories many time with his friends and family. His confession to say sorry to all of the buffaloes he killed unintentionally was his first moment to start dying in peace as a great solider.

[@nickaoke]

Confronting your old demons and making peace with it is one of the most incredible experiences one can live.

[@razalijantan9958]

My respect to these Vietnam war veterans. War seems to have turned them to kind and humble person.

[@traveljacknguyen2915]

I think that everyone in the world is kind and humble !!! Only during the war they must become violent and dangerous to serve their countries

[@samuelarnoldii528]

At least these former NVA soldiers are letting go of the past and are getting along well with their former enemies, and becoming friends and pals with them, unlike those South Vietnamese veterans they are still stuck in the past and still have that hate within them that they don't want their kids to ever visit Vietnam because they still see them as the enemy. This video had just restored my faith in humanity.

[@apvtethic8818]

osp80 yes but today Vietnam is barely communist or even socialist. Is a fully westernized country.

[@overthewebb]

@Skippy the Alien I'm British watching this and I have family in the forces and I have worked for the forces. Britain had nothing to do with Vietnam. I don't think it's anything to do with winning or losing as the Americans lost. I think, it's about guilt, people from both sides want to stop feeling guilty for killing people. It's that simple.

[@thinhvo3893]

As a Vietnamese who live in America, that is so true.

[@saigon_pho6120]

Sam Arnold Did the U.S lose their country? South Vietnamese have lost theirs because the yanks ditched them. That’s why they still have the hate. The NVA soldiers are getting along with the U.S while they are still calling us country sellers. A lot Vietnamese were put in prison after the war. You cannot say they they should forget the past.

[@serioustalk6912]

@@overthewebb it's not that that "Britain had nothing to do with Vietnam". Britain gave a lot of support to the puppet regime of "South Vietnam". Shame on the West for their crimes!

[@FlamingAtheist]

"We are ready to make friends" Got me... the rain is heavy

[@rossmorebaz]

Im not a veteran but i visited Vietname twice on vacation as a tourist in the last ten years .. for me the Vietnamese are some of the warmest most welcoming kind friendly people i have every come across... it really is amazing the fact that they have no bitterness or hatred toward Westerners or especially Americans ... War is indeed a terrible thing.. Its caused by the stupidity of Governments and politics ... There is no need for human beings and young men and women from one country to kill those from another ..Vietnam is beautiful .. if you can visit there someday you won't regret it

[@tejasnair3399]

Suicide in Trenches “I knew a simple soldier boy Who grinned at life in empty joy, Slept soundly through the lonesome dark, And whistled early with the lark. In winter trenches, cowed and glum With crumps and lice and lack of rum, He put a bullet through his brain. No one spoke of him again. You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you'll never know The hell where youth and laughter go.” -Siegfried Sassoon

[@vishalkhumancha1163]

No more war... We are living on same earth.. Proud to be human race

[@johndoe3johndoe382]

Imagine what they each were thinking back In Vietnam. I bet never in a million years could they picture themselves 40 something years later apologizing eye to eye and shaking hands. Sad that many men lost their lives among those years, but happy that there is peace now. Even though the war was pointless, we still have to respect those men who died on the battlefield for serving when called upon, and gave their life for us. If you actually think how much each person had to go through back then, it hurts to.

[@boligard]

Much love from America Vietnam though I'm only 25 I have must respect for you people you guys are tough as nails fighting proven armies with huge military budgets. I pray we stay at peace with each other in the future.

[@Jorgito-sw1wc]

“War is just babies killing babies” -Slaughterhouse 5

[@sneakybandit3451]

sad but true

[@kylehansen6580]

Damn

[@kaylamarie8309]

Forgiveness is the strongest medicine between former enemies..I'm glad all of these folks from both sides have found it and can fellowship with each other. Praise God!

[@wizard2755]

The Vietnamese are an amazing people

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

There are no winners in war…….only victims and survivors.

[@JinKazama92]

beautiful

[@frankdrebin1023]

Perfectly said, Jin Kazama.

[@santaclause4285]

Actually, when he went back to his bike after a group hug.... the us soldiers jumped him....

[@bobstalla7052]

These types of video's and meetings are always great to watch! It's unfortunate that we, (people of America) cannot find such a line of understanding and commitment, PRIOR to all the losses both sides faced! All the lives lost, children of patriotic parents, some that wanted to go to Vietnam, many that didn't. So many hearts broken, so many spirits broken! Here we are 40 plus yrs later...

[@ianrees6816]

Bob Stalla Hear Hear Sir

[@tomnagy2785]

50 years later

[@boranates1320]

Only the women and children of Vietnam was killed, burned alive and starved to death.

[@gorgeguy8965]

The people who disliked this have no heart

[@hauntzd]

Forgiveness is not an issue. As I said 1 year ago, we (Marines) were in competition with the NVA. Today, if I were to have the opportunity to meet someone that I competed with in 1968, I would offer my hand in respect.

[@rogerbloxham5381]

I have often asked the question what would I do if some army invaded America, and the answer is always been exactly what the VC did when we invited Vietnam! Vietnam 1966

[@hdanielklee]

I only wish I could have that strength and clarity at 87 years of age.

[@tonyoliver2167]

These. These are real people. God bless them all.

[@ciaspecialactivitiesdivisi5867]

Who knew that almost 60 years later the United States and Vietnam would become allies

[@omarlara1898]

All my Anger and hate just disappeared...Rest in Peace Grandpa

[@chevyfan1251992]

These men, both sides, were the same ones when young who had the "let's kill 'em" attitudes and the big egos. Look at them now, full of regret only finding comfort in relying on another man's forgiveness. Let this be a lesson to anyone who thinks war is fun or that it's the only way to prove oneself. Otherwise, live with unforgettable mistakes.

[@Ssm19494]

What a badass, fought in three different wars

[@MayaMaya-tj7kw]

Vietnam is a special place

[@cosmonautg1430]

Man just got 40 years of regrets, guilts, shame, nightmares relieved. Imagine that.

[@user-td2jw9ze2c]

Then should have never been there

[@rshm7421]

Vietnamese are really courageous they really don't afraid of war with Americans

[@vantrinhnguyen987]

" they really don't afraid of war with Americans" -- that's true - and we never want to make any war with Americans ..- . "All I really wanna do is be friend with you " (Bob Dylan)

[@jasondizon9482]

watched the vietnam war in netflix and find this very beautiful video.

[@jamesdick2580]

another beautiful example of the fact that no matter which side we fight on....deep down inside, we're still human.

[@BBNix]

Vietnam - undefeated!

[@voodooprince5561]

HE should be the one apologizing to THEM and asking for THEIR forgiveness

[@henrysonnemann2597]

I spend 7 months in Vietnam without being in that war. The Vietnamese people are really great.

[@charlesouderkirk4724]

This is beautiful, just beautiful. No more words I can think other than that.

[@charlesouderkirk4724]

kashi tey but that's a good thing in a way, we need to learn to put aside our differences and live with each other like humans should.

[@DbolOnlyGangster]

Good. I am so happy for everyone here . The Vietnamese people always hold a special place in my heart .

[@LetThePoorStarve]

I hope that one day I can go back to Iraq and make peace with my former enemies

[@domjohnson9188]

LetThePoorStarve I hope that one day I can go back to the states to make peace with my former enemy's

[@xxxxxx5868]

LetThePoorStarve You wanna make peace with ISIS?

[@ShowginTV]

+Mosin Nagant I'm assuming that he or she's talking about the Iraqi military during the Iraq War.

[@blkusa9864]

Are you out of your fucking mind? Were you even there? I'm guessing you were not because a self respecting man would never shake hands with the likes of AQI, Baathist partisans, or the Mahdis. The same barbarians that killed thousands of Americans, used women and children as human shields, and committed unspeakable of atrocities against civilians on a daily basis. The ones we didn't kill were chased into Syria and founded ISIS...which as of now has been exterminated. You can't make peace with dead terrorists which is actually good news for you. They'd cut your fucking head off before the words "I'm sorry" even left your mouth. This was not an honorable foe, they are the ones who need to be forgiven.

[@christianleitel7906]

Thank you for your service, god bless you bro.

[@logan4x6]

This touches me for being apart of my step dad’s family, all from Vietnam. Some of them were in the middle of the Vietnam War and migrated on small boats across the world. I’ve never had a chance to be in Vietnam, but my gosh, for the Vietnamese people I know, they are some of the most genuine, wise people I’ve met. This just reminds me of that.

[@irishsteve209]

Old Tiger looks like he had a good few glasses of the wine, bless him.

[@TheUndyingPatriot]

This just shows how the worst of enemies can be the best of friends.

[@jamesnoonan2009]

man the Vietnamese people are amazing

[@thatkidingym3122]

This man should be in History

[@jammzy2959]

When I went to Vietnam, I was shocked, I actually felt guilty (even though I'm team Ali). There is so much evidence of what we did to them but they were the nicest people. When you to the jungle you can see why we lost...

[@comradestalin1109]

Thank you for sharing this

[@charliekoughing866]

"There is no forgiveness necessary, as you were just doing what you were ordered,and if did not come from your heart" Translation: a human being, realizing his former enemies are just as human as he is. I love it.

[@novakattila]

That guy fought every big empire and survived, what a legend

[@dethica]

something about this clip is very heart-warming...it has a very calming influence. thanks for uploading!

[@tohthunder]

The most beautiful VDO Ive ever seen on youtube.

[@1979utuber]

A great lesson in compassion. Wonderful and touching.

[@BrokenTengu99]

Beautiful .

[@zenie125]

this is the most beautiful video ive ever seen

[@Xoletta]

Absolutely incredible video. Thanks to whoever filmed this. Very heartwarming and touching. A good lesson for all.

[@mailisalonso5852]

Beautiful!!!! Love peace and respect!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@shanewoody4232]

It's nice that people can come together like that

[@markbakovic4978]

Very special moment thank you for sharing God Bless

[@beyondbeleef1013]

Forgiveness is Freedom. Such a powerful video

[@bradgreenwood2658]

How the world could learn from this. God bless & thank you for your service

[@dieglhix]

this is the most hopeful and fantastic video I've seen on youtube, we, brothers and sons of nature, need to unite and leave our inside primate back.

[@definitelycortez3408]

This meeting of former enemies filled will concilliation and friendship is beautiful. I love them all.

[@manuelovsky]

sorpendente despues de tantos años de ser enemigos, los sentimientos y los recuerdos, existe el perdon de ambas partes. muy buen video.

[@travismeta3727]

Now they can sleep better at night knowing they don’t hate each other anymore :)

[@reinaldojosemoreira]

Congrats for all veterans from both sides... We have to learn and remember about the past to not make the same mistake again.

[@garrwill7312]

I love this stuff ....it is so true they were given orders to do these things I hope all involved finds peace

[@bg147]

What a great video. It simply illustrates how regular people are just that... regular and the same. The people fighting were not the problem.

[@rossmorebaz]

as soon as they started singing Amazing Grace my eyes filled with tears

[@BoRanz-kr9zw]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@philthedrill2244]

I want to hug this man.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Thank you all for being so brave,, I'm so proud to see you all break in the bread and forgiving each other and I always had the utmost respect for the Vietnam veterans I'm still in a lot of days weeks in the VA Hospital and Dallas and Waco and some of those guys are still over there mentally I'm glad to see some healing for once so we don't make the same mistake twice y'all have a lot of knowledge to share with the world please do it takes a big man to admit he's wrong God bless you all and especially the Vietcong for being so open forgiving it's contagious and makes me feel good and I am one tortured soul, thank you all for your sacrifices,,,

[@boranates1320]

What are the Americans going to forgive VT vets for? The women and children of Vietnam was killed, burned alive and starved to death.

[@FIRSTtimeGAMER22]

all the vc look so happy

[@andrewfernandes4288]

Very emotional, yet very joyful. Tears of joy. But it takes courage to man-up to ask for forgiveness. Hallelujah. Amen.

[@PaulJordan318]

Truly amazing

[@TzekeT]

manly tears have been shed.

[@onofrecorpuz2505]

Forgiveness always come next after everyone's short coming....love you all!. This is from the Philippines.

[@hauntzd]

I did not hate, or even dislike, the Vietnamese, the NVA. However, I, in competition with them. would not, could not allow them to hurt my brothers beside me.

[@AlphaWolf789]

you can never hate an enemy only respect them enemy soldier or not they are your brothers either way

[@hugoperea2348]

Because the government told you to do so, correct?

[@AlphaWolf789]

Juice iL yes and no they only hated each other because their leaders ordered them to but deep down two enemies that went through the same hell they become ironically enough good friends

[@hugoperea2348]

I guess when you are ordered to fight you don't care who your enemy is, he said it himself it was "his duty".

[@AlphaWolf789]

Juice iL exactly

[@urwrstntmre]

This is incredible

[@dankim7488]

Time really does heal. Enough time passes and old hostilities that at the time were full of hatred, bitterness and anger are all gone and replaced with forgiveness, understanding and kindness. I absolutely love when old enemies come together and embrace. Maybe someday i too will do the same to anyone i currently harbor hostile feelings for.

[@dannyd7280]

Did Vietnamese people are very beautiful people

[@LifeUnlocker]

Respect to everyone. We need to love one another.

[@craigster1573]

This has to be healing for all involved

[@SuperBustyEva]

This is powerful

[@khoikikuc7572]

Gosh! I can’t even imagine how terrible that war time was. It must be very terrible. I saluts to all these people, no matter which side they fought for, once they are brave enough to go to the battlefield, they are heroes. They have my respect.

[@beefsoda1]

This is an amazing thing

[@lukeadams8565]

TOO PEACE with love and light in my heart i pray for us all

[@Kyoptic]

Regret pure and simple on that Marine's face.