Best buddies during Vietnam War reunite after 53 years

In Boyd Huppert’s latest edition of Land of 10,000 Stories, Army buddies Ten Cynor and Vern Ehnert lost touch after returning from the war, before Ted's daughter reunited them. kare11.tv/2Nb2Xz0
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[@jontest5718]

Those are your real friends. Haven’t seen each other; Hey haven’t seen you in 40 years, want a beer lol.

[@jafo766]

Sadly thats untrue....how do you not stay in touch after sitting back to back with your LIFE a whisper away from the TALKING TREE'S ?

[@T.R.U.T.H..]

@@jafo766 It would probably have a lot to do with the stigma the war represented. They lost, that leaves a sour taste in all of their mouths. They weren't treated too well when they arrived back home neither.

[@jafo766]

@@T.R.U.T.H.. Lost ?..I recall a Peace Treaty , humble of Ho to allow the departure let's say.....The B-52's were more than a ROCK LOB$TER BAND.....

[@jacobschimmel5875]

Jafo we absolutely lost my brother. Gulf of Tonkin never even happened.

[@jafo766]

@@jacobschimmel5875 He has left your family name drenched with HONOR in my eye's , he answered THE CALL , no more can be asked. Rest assured he is remembered and admired.

[@wizardofharry]

“I got a beer, you want a beer?” That’s true friendship right there

[@zachboyd4749]

That’s more than friendship, that’s brotherhood

[@mr.mitchell6374]

@@zachboyd4749 how bout you lay off the cumguzling for one day, then maybe youll stop talking about brotherhood all the time.

[@pthebeast2]

@oh hiThere's almost nothing more American than 2 war vets sharing a beer. God bless the USA

[@derekwhitford5015]

@@mr.mitchell6374 you sir should keep your mouth shut. These men fight so your stupid mouth could be free. This is true brotherhood.

[@brettweaver9608]

@@pthebeast2 Great reply. "You want a beer ?" ... "I could probably stand one." Great response and great story.

[@Klendathu_Hotdrop]

*Meeting after 53 years* Women: "OMG cant believe you're alive. We have so much to talk about" Men: "Want a beer ? "

[@1337fraggzb00N]

Women:"You wear the same dress as me. I hate you!" Men:"We wear the same stuff. Bro-time!"

[@OneSkiWonder]

Same meaning, really. Just different wording.

[@1337fraggzb00N]

@@justyouraverageyoutubeacco256 that's what a woman would say.

[@1337fraggzb00N]

@@justyouraverageyoutubeacco256 you seem a little lunatic. Psychosis: it's treatable.

[@1337fraggzb00N]

@@justyouraverageyoutubeacco256 you did not "point out" something, you are just too dumb to get a lame joke.

[@josh.g2]

I love how he still calls him young man

[@wurkinjowurka9026]

I Adress all men with young man, and it's funny, cause I've been doing it for years, and when someone is older then you, and you say that to them, it certainly cheers them up.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

That's old guy talk, but there is respect in his words.

[@Opsity]

My boss calls everyone that. Even guys older than him

[@2284Nikki]

I work retail, and my coworker is in his 50's himself. He knows a LOT of people. A lot of older genntalmen. He always says "How's it going young man!" And they're in their 70-80's. I giggle every time. I absolutely love it. Lol!!!

[@nothingnewtome1]

That was the part for me too. Glad I stuck around to very end

[@Animanatee]

I love how the daughters crying and vern and ted are like "look at you you old bastard!"

[@Animanatee]

@Tennessee outlaw humans neurologically are identical. There's no difference in "beings" humans are emotional beings, not just women. Normally I don't go around white knighting either, but your statement about human nature was so vastly wrong I just had to say something.

[@trii0dide]

@@Animanatee thanks pucci

[@Athestial]

@Tennessee outlaw get a load of this guy

[@Animanatee]

@@trii0dide no need to thank me, I'm just stating facts.

[@SSJGengar]

I heard "young man" but ok

[@robbinrasmussen3060]

My dad was killed over there in 69. He was a CO and in the last twenty five years I have grown close to several of his men. They are the best of the best and I thank God everyday they made it home and are a big part in my life !

[@brownspot9]

Prayers for you Robbin🇺🇸 Your father I’ll bet was a awesome young man‼️

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

Robin Rasmussen What Steven Brown said. Along with....Thank you, because of your father's ultimate sacrifice, we are here today. RIP sir

[@dennisleporte2327]

Know what ? I'm really glad for you.

[@Ty-vj4wg]

Alexander Supertramp Yes, his father died an honorable death and deserves a lot of honor. But, the Vietnamese wouldn’t stand a chance having to go over the ocean to America. And we shouldn’t have been in the Vietnam war, it was useless cause.

[@fletchermoore5428]

It's horrible a lot of the men from that era were shamed out of their uniforms when they got back. Ultimate respect to your father and his brothers.

[@harrieschuiling3523]

Miltairy friendships last. Even when you didnt speak in 50 years the minute you see each other again you simply continue where you were 50 years ago

[@jimibel]

Very very true

[@juhox0]

Yes it's quite rare to have those kind of people in your life that you lose for some time and after you meet again you just pick up the conversation where you left off.

[@kevinroark4346]

Yep 100% as if time stood still my late dad was ARMY SOF 1968 Tet ,he was 26over there.

[@JavaoftheLava]

Combat makes brothers of strangers

[@chrisstein741]

Miltairy friendships last. Even when you didnt speak in 50 years the minute you see each other again you simply continue where you were 50 years ago

[@Jgs1869]

This narrator is terrible. Talking over and interrupting what the old guy was saying added no effect to the story.

[@au5tinthoma543]

Completely agree

[@MrHestichs]

Don't blame the narrator. It's the editor and writers fault. Mostly the editor.

[@colmoreilly1323]

I was just thinking the same thing, ruined a great piece

[@kubel83]

Probably to help blind people understand what is happening on screen. May be annoying to us. But it helps people who can’t see.

[@fhlostonparaphrase]

@@MrHestichs Perhaps this is the same person?

[@overlord7512]

When he said.. "i always looked upto you vern" true friendship.

[@privateer177666]

We in our minds are still young men, just living in old bodies nowadays ...

[@mr.invisable6919]

And you're my hero's. Thank you isn't enough. God bless you all.

[@jeffcve171]

And women

[@shannonly23]

Thank you for your service.

[@jackmason5673]

My great uncle was a Vietnam vet he doesn’t like to talk about it, my aunt told me when he came home, he had really bad trench foot so much so he couldn’t walk coming off the plane on a wheelchair and all the spectators spat on him. Because the media was spreading lies saying our soldiers were were killing women a children. she stood there in horror and he wheeled himself to her covered in spit. I cried when she told me that story, I hugged him so hard after she told me that story he’s now 83. God bless our veterans

[@mynorescobar3015]

Much Respect for Your Uncle

[@danacallanan2922]

So glad you made it home ! My brother did 2 tours . He didn't know when he was coming home. I was eating breakfast at the kitchen table, and heard a knock on the back door ! There he was ...the best day ever ! Mom cried tears of joy ! We called Dad at work. He was a mechanic repairing trolley cars ! The guys at work said he flew out of pit , and raced to the phone ! He must've broken land speed records driving home ! I think it's the only time didn't get upset with him for wearing his greasy clothes in the house ! I wish his return home was as wonderful ! Of course we didn't know my brother had a similar experience at the airport out west . Thank for his service, and give him big hug ! The Vets deserve our respect, and gratitude !

[@kikoredog]

they were killing women and children...a very small percent but it happened. fool. think for yourself

[@subsidian1429]

kikoredog yes a very small percent raped and murdered but the majority were good people that unfortunately got drafted

[@midwest7176]

@@kikoredog And some of those women and children were killing our soldiers.

[@et890]

That’s the most Minnesota thing “ I got a beer, want a beer?” (Edit) To anyone that is wondering, I’m from Minnesota so I hear this all the time.

[@grant8490]

It's a midwestern thing. God bless the midwest.

[@victorsr6708]

insertnamehere I’m from California and a few years ago my wife and a few friends decided to take a trip to the Midwest. We flew into Minneapolis rented a van and off we went. I was a bit hesitant seeing as how I’m Mexican American and our friends are Japanese American you know you here things. However I’m 52 and know that you need to experience things for yourself before judging. I’m a very social person so making friends has never been an issue for me. I tell you what we had the time of our lives and met some great people and ate some great food along the way. We couldn’t believe the hospitality. One time in particular we went into a sport bar of some kind and the place was packed due to a football game that was on but the people in the place made room for us and let’s just say we had more than one spotted cow with them hahaha. Once the game was over most of the people left but the staff made sure we felt at home and they upgraded our table without even asking. It was like that the whole trip. Some of the best people I’v ever met! God bless you all and a big thank you!

[@Sigma2323]

Come on down here to New Orleans. You'll here that statement even more.

[@marcelinos4473]

Thanks for the clarification I was like hmmm I wonder if this guys from Minnesota or something. Welp.

[@peytonhorn2833]

Sounded letterkenny ish

[@Cat-jq2me]

As a teenager(13) I use to wake up in the middle of the night to my father screaming vietnamese phrases at my mother, who would come running in my bedroom where my 2 sister's & I had our bunkbeds. I remember having to hit my father repeatly with the guard from top of the ladder. My mother crying & us all petrified just trying to survive another night of this madness. My father never said a word of things that had happened to him. Then 35 yrs later, long after he was gone, my mother had told me about a time when the whole squad my father was in, was wiped out except for him & another soldier. My father was master sgt. at the time & it was his squad. So I guess the guilt of a horrible thing, in a horrible war, took my dad away from me. Oh my father returned but my dad was left over in Vietnam.

[@dcalliou7]

Nice fabricated story.

[@rowdy7480]

@@dcalliou7 Don't go away mad, just go away

[@rowdy7480]

Bless you!

[@edwardluscier3581]

May he RIP and my heart goes out to you and your family.🙏

[@dragor6527]

@@dcalliou7 were you there to verify that it was fabricated?

[@emjaiz]

What an amazing daughter

[@fku952]

U got the name before anyone else Soad’s sick

[@jchancalifornia]

Oh snap, damn piece of dust in my eye.

[@alexblack6421]

John Chan damn high wind warnings going on around here too...

[@5yearsout]

Yep allergies flaring here too.

[@quentinn.3837]

John Chan it's a damn dusty one here too brother!

[@victorsr6708]

John Chan my eyes were exercising and now they are sweating

[@jeffreydidier5821]

Glad to see I’m not the only one with eye problems

[@micjam1986]

I worked in construction for about 30 yrs.. when two real men hug .. its powerful.. i love these guys and a big thank you to teds daughter for making this happen. Bravo girl!! :)

[@micjam1986]

@depression progression its the opposite.. sad you dont know really.

[@micjam1986]

@depression progression the words from a depraved mind!

[@johnboy6594]

Daughters are such a gift to a father.

[@Beartracks777]

My Dad was combat Vet Vietnam 11th Cav. 66-67. He passed away in Aug. 2017. Was my hero

[@deventazz8018]

"I always looked up to you" hearing a man say that to another man is so heart-warming.

[@TaPPhil93]

My grandmothers generation had WW2 vets. My moms generation had Vietnam vets. I’m happy to have them in my family. I am proud to have family that served our country and that had the blessing to talk to these men. My great grandfather and his brother served in the Second World War. Sadly they are gone but I’m happy I got to meet and talk to them. God bless America

[@rn2cro03]

Everyone handles going to war differently. I'm glad they were reunited.

[@redmeat2ndamendment695]

Our forgotten warriors. God bless their souls. Came back to an ungrateful nation, but they are the first to welcome home our current warriors at airports. Semper Fi.

[@nathantorresstanevil6958]

Why should USA have been grateful for what they did? They didn't make USA a better place, they just destroyed a country.

[@crispyfurburgerthe4th669]

Nathan Torres they didn’t have a choice just children Following orders

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@nathantorresstanevil6958 you f ing demo rat war is war they fought to keep America safe from little commie bast erds

[@nathantorresstanevil6958]

@@thIDthIRreenactor safe? America has never been under threat since ww2

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@nathantorresstanevil6958 oh yea what about 9/11 think about that

[@eastlos7090]

I salute you my friends and THANK YOU for your services.

[@eastlos7090]

@I squat 220kg 485lbs Orale vato whats good homie

[@timp3035]

A good woman !! A Great daughter !!!

[@HsingSun]

"I am so glad to see you, young man," said by one of them. They are no longer as young as they were soldiers.

[@njgl2010]

All these protestors and rioters just think they're tough, those 2 guys had more fortitude in their pinky toe than all these new kids combined! Respect!

[@himynamelscolin]

Yet I’m sure you support the draft dodging coward. You realize those people are merely exercising their Constitutional rights to which these men fought for? To which my brothers and sisters fight for to this day? Grouping rioters and protestors in to one category does nothing but push our “President””s authoritarian agenda, don’t get it twisted. If you are a true supporter in the ideals these men fought for, you would be on the side of the protestors-not the man trying to stifle our rights.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

First amendment, love to or go to Russia comrade! Daughter of 2 sailors, sister 82 nd AB, 5 th SF, marinemomof3, daughter in law AF. 🖕

[@dawnoceanside7300]

@Charlie Charlie 🖕

[@dawnoceanside7300]

@dayzodzn where to? With Bunker Boi?? LMFAO@U

[@Tenifus]

But they’re only peaceful protestors! The news said so!

[@alneri9041]

Real heroes . Men who were actually in the S#$! Dont brag about being in the military.

[@scottouellette9411]

Take it easy A.L. it all gets sorted out in the end.

[@googleanti-speech7618]

Well its hard to brag about myself, but i'll be damned if I won't brag about my brothers.

[@PokeMaster1151]

Some do some dont, some brag about it and thats their way to cope with the things they seen and did. If you never served you cant say anything about it.

[@Spangenberg78]

My father was a Vietnam veteran!👍

[@alanwiggins47]

Thanks to your father for his service.

[@nicolehasting9995]

God bless your father.

[@yassineszn17]

🇺🇸

[@patrickkelly5009]

Not (WAS), he IS and always will be a veteran no matter the battle. NEVER FORGET THAT.

[@viewsan]

Good to know that he's going to hell for what he did to those poor women and children 👍

[@tommyphillips8547]

Narrator: Ted survived Me: Wait what really?

[@seabreaz9701]

I cant imagine what these guys went through. I feel so bad they had to witness war. You gentlemen, are true heros in my book and I appreciate everything you did for our country.

[@scottouellette9411]

From this Nam vet to both of you thankyou and welcome home. You have an amazing daughter...job well done.

[@briantannenbaum8110]

Thank you for your service and I’m sorry how they treated you when you came home

[@farklefuster6876]

Welcome home both of y’all. Glad y’all made it back!

[@user-82719a]

Welcome home Sir! Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@THEKj1972]

A beautiful display of friendship and loyalty

[@joebass517]

Hero's bless them all, we the people appreciate you!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

2 legends...........I wish they had filmed more of them talking.....It is funny I was with my father when he was reunited with a high school buddy after about 40 years or so.....I could tell they were both a little freaked out at first because they were both old men and the last time they saw each other they had been young...I kind of got that feeling here too watching them at first at their first meeting....

[@tonyrobertson9452]

Love it !! I lost my dad in Vietnam I was 2 weeks old. Hope to see him again one day.

[@tberd906]

Ma’am you are an angel to bring these two old war horses back together! Thank you.

[@rhodesx6]

Thank you boys!!! Thank you for serving many that did not return the favor!! I salute you!

[@alkinboo]

Now these are the kind of men our country used to produce. God Bless them say a prayer for them and mourn what our country has become.

[@edrobertson8304]

Oh yes "mourn what this country has become " Lord help us all

[@arrowone4me]

My best friend after 35 years found me and we talked on the phone. He was in Missouri and I was in California. We cried as most of you know can happen..He thanked me for saving his life and when we touched base the next day, he found out I was a conservative and hung up..That is what politics has done to this country...Vietnam, 68-69. Sad story of our country.

[@luigiisbetterthanmario6916]

Is that bad or good?

[@zzzlane]

Wholesome.

[@terrydobson8791]

Thank you for your service to the both of you

[@ryanmathas5649]

Awesome lady! Thank u for your service young men! My dad was there also in 66-67 I believe. RIP Dad 1944-2016 Marte Mathas .U.S Army

[@muleskinner4053]

Awesome job to the daughter who brought them back together, rekindled the fire and desire to make life happier and fulfilling for both them and their families, Thankyou both for serving.

[@osu3221]

God please bless these men.

[@mattbenson2034]

I could watch these things for the rest of my life and still get teary eyed

[@Widetrack444]

I was a soldier and 76 this brought tear to my eyes,great story.and what a nice daughter.

[@robinhoughton6641]

What the world needs are teachers like you, and men like these, god bless you all.

[@johngolombek61]

I served 8 years in the USMC 1986- 1994 all 8 years with my best friend from California. We went through 4 different units together he is always like a brother to me. Thank you for your service sir

[@jefferee2002]

Respect to these gentlemen who answered the call of their country.

[@Lk-bz1vh]

God bless you brothers from war and Thank You For Your Service🙏🙏

[@truthkeeperfilms]

Once a Vet, always a Vet, no matter if it was Vietnam. These men didn’t choose to go there. If anyone should be angry with that war, be angry with your war loving politicians who started that war. It was a real shame the way Vietnam vets were treated.

[@timlewis9873]

And where were ALL the rich kid's, being groomed to start the next war.

[@edrobertson8304]

And who gets rich from wars that cost so many lives and how do they live with..............themselves?

[@oldschoolteamster2498]

Outstanding! Some of the Toughest Guys on the Planet! God Bless those Vets and their Families!

[@tonycepeda8054]

when men were men!!!

[@geminisixx4]

it's good to see this, brings tears to your eyes...God Bless them both

[@airborne82nd61]

God bless these soldiers!! I turned 19 in Iraq. I then turned 21 in Afghanistan. My battles are the closest friends I have ever had. Closer to them then my own family.

[@saraanderson8458]

Thank you for your service.

[@CgBigbank]

My grandpa was in The army and was in Vietnam. He never wanted to talk about his experience until a little before he passed. He told me a few wild stories but I knew he had more that stuck with him that haunted him. He was a great man and will be missed.

[@이경호-p1i]

Thank you all us veterans

[@lloydyellowbird6282]

My dad was in Vietnam...the s**t these men went through!! My dad never talks about Nam...I can see why

[@dvdgway]

Lloyd Yellowbird tell your dad thanks for his service from me all the way from WV

[@lloydyellowbird6282]

@@dvdgway I sure will. Thank you

[@lc1717]

Its who you're with when you just don't know that last a life time. God Bless our Veterans.

[@snap4585]

Touches the soul

[@marynurdoch3187]

Thank you for your service!

[@darikroskelley860]

2 Amazing Bad Ass Men! Respect And Love.

[@BlackKnight-ll8qh]

Brought tears to this grunts eyes. God bless you both and welcome home soldiers

[@davidenorth]

Last October I went to my Air Reunion and saw friends I hadn’t seen in 31 years. We picked up just like it was yesterday again. I am happy these two buddies found each other again.

[@318._.Cashhh]

Thank you for your service sir, god bless!

[@vernsheldon5979]

Thanks for your service men

[@jarhead6632]

Welcome home my Brothers.

[@tbwpiper189]

You're a BEAUTIFUL daughter. What a way to thank your father for all he'd done. He will never forget it.

[@cornonthecob1268]

GOD bless these men & all our veterans!

[@BornAgainVet1785]

These men are true heroes!

[@mykylc]

Just two young guys again.

[@robertbruce1552]

A wonderful daughter.

[@scotthaynes5240]

Evwn though they brought back memories they tried to forget. Hopefully this was healing in some way.

[@funybug]

There’s something so beautiful about these two men finally having the time and peace to not think about the horrors of war, but embrace the good old times of a wonderful friendship

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Ran into a old buddy from basic training at the Court House a few yrs ago and we looked at each other and then i yelled HOOAH and she hollered back and we both started to laugh and the memories flooded out. We both went to ARMY MP training after basic and so funny to meet again in my state much less in my small town👍🏻 Thank you for posting this with the young man and his mentor! 🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@josephdirvin401]

I served in the 1st Infantry Division like this veteran. In the past few years I have been in letter contact with my favorite squad mate Dwight. We were in Lima Platoon, A Co., 1/26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. In1966-1967. Our friendship is steadfast over all the years.

[@dobermanpac1064]

RIP to those who didn’t make it back.

[@predictorbibulous3327]

We owe so much to guys like this. We're standing on the shoulders of giants.

[@mommadukes7424]

Excellent storytelling by the reporter, reminds me of Steve Hartman.

[@charliehovey4534]

my father served in late vietman. thank you all for you service and sacfrifice for us and our country.

[@venomsnakeYGBSM]

Now this is A true American

[@lewisadkins4343]

Thank you for your service God bless you both

[@justinyang6521]

When ur cod buddy from BO1 finds u in Warzone.

[@dawgg0077]

What a loving and beautiful child. Her love speaks volumes for the parents she has.

[@fredsalay720]

Very nice story. Thank you two young men for your service!!!😁 And God bless all of you hear and beyond 🙏😇😇

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Crazy to see how old Vietnam vets are now...my dad used to work with an Ex vet in the 1980s..Fred was a Huey pilot and would have been about my age now...late 40s...time and tide...

[@finneire2081]

Man when I say this I’m not trying to be a tough guy just stating a fact I am a retired bareknuckle boxer of 37 years of age I made good money this way . I am sitting here in my back yard with my first beer of the evening crying my eyes out . I bow down to these old warriors And the love they have for eachother God bless you guys and Cindy Greetings from Dublin Ireland

[@apatriot1762]

Bless these men, those before and them after!

[@geothermo89]

WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETS!

[@shawnmiller4407]

hello beautiful, i must confess you have a lovely smile 😊 on your beautiful face. nice to meet you .

[@NSXFiles]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. My family and I owe you and all your brother in arms everything. Again, thank you.

[@silzruzai8999]

Elders approach each other: How ya doing young man Kids Yes

[@blipsmann1985]

Thank you guys. God Speed. I was 4 years old when you were going to war. I remember watching it on the news every night. Terrible time.

[@invinoveritas6859]

Life's crazy ain't it ?

[@thomaskenyon9312]

What they gave us ,such freedom we have because of all our vets ,I'm lucky to have been born in the us so blessed we all are , thanks a bunch from my heart Thomas m Kenyon lake George NY

[@boio_thedudeman1925]

hey i live in minnesota. it would be an honor to meet vern

[@BADDUDE_CORNPOP]

Thank you for lending us your father to serve and help save lives.. Im soo sorry he did not make it back home to u and ur mother.. May he rest in piece.

[@VinnieVega]

Bravery, Honor, Respect! This is what true Americans look like. these “boys” rioting, looting, causing chaos will never know what it’s like to be a real man, like these two gentlemen. Much respect to you both, thank you for your service, and fighting for our country!

[@livewellwitheds6885]

not for rioting but there was no honor in Vietnam and many "real men" exist outside of Vietnam vets

[@RogerDiotte]

Nice meeting you 2...thanks btw!

[@stevelamberto5424]

They should play this at every ballpark instead of kneeling Thank u guys for your service

[@urmomgay8446]

Thx for ur service and respect for his daughter