John L Canley, Medal of Honor recipient in the Battle of Hue

This Central Oregon veteran received the medal of honor in 2018 for his actions in the Battle of Hue in Vietnam. He even had a ship named in his honor. On this week's edition of war stories we hear about John L Canley.

[@jgonzalez101]

Thank you Sir for your dedication and Service to our Country and your fellow Marines! May he rest in peace.❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@edfitzgerald7854]

I knew Canley and Gonzales, serving with them at the battle of Hue City in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division. John Canley was our Gunnery Sergeant at the time. I say this without any exaggeration, he was the bravest and calmest man I have ever seen in battle. When we were pinned down prone under fire, he would be standing up walking slowly behind us saying things like, "Be calm Marines" while bullets were flying all around him. Our company truly loved this man. We will always remember him with great respect, a very kind soul

[@Mutlap]

Semper Fi Marine

[@kurtneumann3164]

As an army veteran, Rip .This is why we served

[@JohnnyEstrada-g8u]

This is why America is great we have men like this🎉

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Sergeant Major you are the finest example of what it is to be a Marine. I am proud of you, your courage, and proud to have served in the Corps. Semper Fidelis.

[@MikeSmith-fe2np]

May GOD bless your dad's soul, and thanks for your service sir!!!

[@davejackson9651]

As a Canadian who had a father and several uncles who served in WWII, I value stories which spotlight individuals who have put their personal agendas aside to serve others. This man's legacy is to inform everyone about what such a commitment entails. Semper Fi, marine.

[@adriannamoreno8649]

He is a true American. I just wish people could take pride in being American. To many people have sacrificed to much in order for us to enjoy our freedoms.

[@Mutlap]

"You achieve greatness together", that's called teamwork, the ultimate team. One's life is on the line!

[@HLsteppa]

What's done is done, but its criminal that we waited so long to celebrate this hero. No athletes, no reality show/influencer fools. THIS type of man, among others is what folks should be looking up to.

[@bradr2142]

Thank you beautiful. And what a daughter stayed right by her dad side.

[@BillFlaws]

To all service members thank you so much for your service and bravery. If we want to be free we need to be indebted to the military .

[@oldschool5351]

Semper Fi Sgt Major you are truly the model of what the Corps embodies . This Marine is an hero never forget him and all who have served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for your freedom and our way of life. Sgt USMC 78-83

[@johnkissam8312]

I was in country at the same time as the Sargent Major. I served with such men and was fortunate to be in their company. The most valuable lesson I learned was to take care of my people. “My People” That can be your family, your company, your classroom or any and all you have accepted the responsibility for. No exceptions. I don’t know if Harvard Business School has a class in My People, but the Sargent Major taught one to every Marine in his care.

[@oldschool5351]

Sgt Major was way to good for Harvard what he forgot they will never learn. Semper Fi Sgt Major

[@kellydaniels8992]

God Speed, Sergeant Maj. Canley From a fortunate Marine, that sever with like Marines. 2nd Bn. 7th Marines 1stMarDiv. ‘77-‘80, our Battalion SgtMgr. was wise Ole Marine having served in Korea and Vietnam. Our 7th Marine Regiment SgtMgr. served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. No matter how bad we thought it was, SgtMgr. always had the motivation and encouragement we needed. God Speed, and God Bless,,,,,,, Semper Fidelis,,,

[@ShonThomas-rp3ui]

Sergeant Major!! OOOH-RAH!! I'm a MARINE Who Earned Title on Parris Island 🏝 MCRD...I Can't imagine Going Through USMC Boot At 15 Years Old and Fighting in Vietnam as a Very Young Man..Vietnam Era MARINES Where Retiring or Fazing out in The Late 1980's..Those Vietnam 🇻🇳 Era MARINES Trained Me in BWT and SOI..HARD CHARGING MARINES!! Ty Sergeant Major and All Those who Shed Blood,Sweat, and Tears in Southeast Asia 🌏...RAH!!!

[@weswarren1420]

Great man and you told his story so eloquently! Hopefully more follow in his footsteps

[@theblackbear211]

Truly a man who epitomized what it is to be a Marine. May God rest his soul.

[@ferdinandbaldwin5189]

Outstanding Sgtmaj and Daughter GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. Siempre Fideli

[@daviddahlgren8792]

Thank you for your service and God bless you!!!!

[@GriffithsFfestiniog]

Thank you for service you reflect the true spirit of the Marines and the USA!

[@tonyschram1260]

A true American hero, Rip Sgt.Major🇺🇸

[@adrianthibodeaux4043]

Rest in Heaven Sergeant Major of Marines. 🙏🏽❤️

[@ricksmith6298]

Sir..much respect..

[@mikevaughn2074]

RIP sir!! Great warrior with a great team of Marines!!

[@SMcCaskill]

Rest in Peace Sgt. Maj John Canley. What an awesome hero.

[@inthewoods6111]

Misty eyed. This is what makes us a great nation. I was there for the first Tet offensive. Saw limited action, but I know these Marines were in the "shit". God bless these men, God bless Sgt Major Canley. And mostly God Bless America!

[@regsmith7604]

At one time I was in Alpha 1/1, that was my last unit. I was supposed to ship over for another enlistment. My head got cloudy and I didn’t. I loved the Corps.

[@markjfox866]

Sorry for your loss.

[@scottshanklin5533]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFUCKINGRRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHH SGTMAJ thanks for what you have done . You have set the bar for those who follow in your footsteps SGTMAJ again OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFUCKINGRRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHH

[@asaone11]

Respect 🇺🇸

[@arshooter1]

Semper Fi Sgt. Major.

[@JamesWilliams-w3t]

American hero God bless

[@frankoshinski9205]

My Buddy Artie Braun was fighting in Hue City . He made it home .

[@Sanford4-ws9sc]

RIP John & Freddy, Semper Fi. Alpha -1/1 89-90.

[@280StJohnsPl]

Bravo Zulu SgtMaj Canley....Rest In Peace Sir

[@nilsneumann3399]

🎗⚓️🇺🇸⚓️🎗from🇩🇪

[@KathyLatta-c8n]

Semper Fi top.

[@rickrowell8465]

SGTMAJ Canley is a Marine's Marine! OHHH RAHH!!

[@Spiederia]

Semper Fi marine

[@RGRMO808]

With all respect to the high ranking NON COMMISSION OFFICERS.

[@markjfox866]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏼🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖

[@DavidGrosenbach]

why did she say the President at that time? why did she not call him by name?

[@dave-d-grunt]

It seems everything has to be tainted with politics now days.

[@DrewHanks2083]

I thought the exact same thing. Say his name!! Donald J Trump!!

[@ridleywherry6155]

This is her story, as she wishes to tell it. You guys are the ones being political.

[@Stryker176]

BULL SHIT. That WAS PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP.

[@michaeld.4521]

@@DrewHanks2083 Because she and her dad both knew Trump was a draft dodger!

[@johnkoppi1960]

Not to take anything away from SgtMaj Canley. But Give some credit to the President Trump! " the president at the time" what a slap. Semper Fi SgtMaj

[@MrStaybrown]

Rahhh

[@radaniel8923]

They shoud of named a Destoyer after him , They always give us Black vets damn Transports 😒 .

[@denysmkhize2379]

True...I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@ZekeRivers]

Never heard of USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG-79)?

[@RH-cv1rg]

The "President at the time" was Trump. Trump presented her Father with the Medal of Honor.

[@scalawag6878]

Video brought me to tears. What an awesome marine.