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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@austincraig8711]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@rickybay1040]

I remember my uncle was a tunnel rat and got into a few ambushes in swamps in Vietnam and he gave me a few words of wisdom. One was “Do not pray for victory, because the enemy is praying just as hard” and the other thing he said was “My enemies were more like fallen brothers, they were honorable warriors who fought until the last breath”.

[@DatMegaWalnut]

Fax

[@nonameman7114]

Big respect to your uncle. Those tunnel rats were tough as nails.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nickaoke]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@vishalkhumancha1163]

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

[@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

[@voodooprince5561]

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

[@toddandangelbrowning2920]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ciaspecialactivitiesdivisi5867]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@Ssm19494]

What a badass, fought in three different wars

[@FlamingAtheist]

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

[@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.

[@henrysonnemann2597]

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

[@cosmonautg1430]

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

[@user-td2jw9ze2c]

Then should have never been there

[@wizard2755]

The Vietnamese are an amazing people

[@hdanielklee]

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

[@Jorgito-sw1wc]

“War is just babies killing babies” -Slaughterhouse 5

[@sneakybandit3451]

sad but true

[@kylehansen6580]

Damn

[@omarlara1898]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@jamesdick2580]

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

[@jasondizon9482]

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

[@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.

[@tonyoliver2167]

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

[@gorgeguy8965]

The people who disliked this have no heart

[@novakattila]

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

[@MayaMaya-tj7kw]

Vietnam is a special place

[@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....

[@travismeta3727]

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

[@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.

[@irishsteve209]

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

[@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.

[@jamesnoonan2009]

man the Vietnamese people are amazing

[@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...

[@DbolOnlyGangster]

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

[@TheUndyingPatriot]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@thatkidingym3122]

This man should be in History

[@rodofiron1873]

Thank you men and women of our U.S armed forces, and any branch for their service. - USA civilian/patriot

[@4y6857]

+TheClownz View You will encounter different reactions and different responses from the Veterans you say that to. I'm a Vietnam Era Veteran, USAF Feb. '70 - Jan. '74, and the following is mine... "Tim O’Brien, a Vietnam vet and the author of the acclaimed book “The Things They Carried,” told me that his war’s vets who believed in the mission like to be thanked. Others, himself included, find that “something in the stomach tumbles” from expressions of appreciation that are so disconnected from the “evil, nasty stuff you do in war.” The more so, he said, “when your war turns out to have feet of clay” - whether fighting peasants in Vietnam or in the name of eradicating weapons of mass destruction that never materialized. But doesn’t their sacrifice merit thanks? “Patriotic gloss,” responded Mr. O’Brien, an unofficial poet laureate of war who essentially elevates the issue to the philosophical; to him, we’re thanking without having the courage to ask whether the mission is even right." www.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/sunday-review/please-dont-thank-me-for-my-service.html?_r=0 I enlisted because I couldn't afford college, and didn't know what major I wanted to pursue even if I could have afforded it. I enlisted because, if I didn't, I'd probably be drafted anyway. I enlisted because I was the son of a WW2 Vet, a Navy SeaBee. I enlisted because it provided me with a reliable job, good training, experience I couldn't get anywhere else, and a steady paycheck, room and board included. I enlisted because I wanted to be available and prepared in case some other country invaded America, my home. I enlisted because I thought it was the right thing to do at the time. I still think every one of those reasons was right and valid. What causes "something in my stomach to tumble" now, when I hear "Thank you for your service." is the realization that the highest leaders of this Country put me and thousands of my contemporaries at risk and in harm's way for a lie. In a deeply visceral way, not visible but definitely felt every time I hear it said, "Thank you for your service." I feel betrayed by those leaders, and slightly ashamed for my part in believing that lie. I served honorably, yes. But my service was not used honorably. I find that to be a cold and heavy "honor" to carry.

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

@@4y6857 extremely profound words sir, you have brilliant insight

[@Lilhajxjk274]

US army are cowards and tear ore ist

[@richardturner6981]

The war is over. Now it is time for both sides to join hands and make this a better world. I have no hatred for the former enemy who almost ended my life.

[@tuyetvo4353]

After 1975 - the war is not over - North Vietnamese torturous- killing thousands South Vietnamese peoples (women and men). They steal every things from South Vietnamese peoples…. (lands - houses- $$$$ - every things they can steal . 😞 😔 😢

[@stevenl4034]

Vietnam war was hell. Mines, gas, napalm, being burned alive. It's scary to think the day you're living might be your last. It's wonderful that they can be at peace especially when they had fallen fellows.

[@Kyoptic]

Regret pure and simple on that Marine's face.

[@johnflagler7103]

In my eighth month in Vietnam, I embraced the Vietnamese people. For the first eight months I was on the DMZ in Quang Tri Province and had little to no contact with the civilian population. I requested a transfer to a unit in Quang Nam Provence south of Da Nang, where we had a great deal of contact with the villages and peasants. I tried very hard not to harm them. I became completely disillusioned with the war once I was in close contact with ordinary men, women, and children in Vietnam. Up to that time, I was very respectful of PAVN soldiers, but, they were soldiers like me, and it was their duty and my duty to kill.

[@Xoletta]

+John Flagler Thank you so much for sharing that with us. I can't imagine what having that experience must have felt like...all the emotion and inner-conflict that must have stormed inside you. I wish, one day, war will only be known in the history books, and we can ALL just laugh and eat with each other, like the men in this video.

[@inouelenhatduy]

+John Flagler if you can pls tell your Senator to help our country to clean dioxin/orange agent they still affect on childrean of the people that get spray agent orange/dioxin . + my grandfather are NORTH VIETNAM ARMY OFFICER he fought the france since he 15 year old ( that time our army call vietminh ) then after 54 he and his division in vinh long ( south vietnam) move to north ( and france/pupet state move to south dual to paris treaty ) and he fought you guy during vietnam war he do not hate american people the only thing he dont like i think the us gov :) i remember when i was kid in 2003 i and my granddad chear for the iraqi and hope they win you guy :) and my mother/father/grandmother and sister on american side and they say you guy gona win :) and my grandmother/sis/papa/mama was right :)

[@scottgky]

+inoue jerry , so who did you want to win? I am a red blooded american, my father fought North of Saigon in 1968, he had a lot of issues after the war, I don't have an issue with the Vietnamese people, not sure on my feelings anymore about your government, but I am curious as to who you wanted to win, I love my country, and would die for it, but that doesn't mean I necessarily support everything my government does, but I always support my military, our fathers were taking orders and protecting their country, just like our friends and family are today.

[@jonburrows2684]

I know it would be a small chance, but just wonder if you met my mother in-law while you were in DaNang

[@ducngo3077]

I'm Vietnamese. You spared the lives of civilians best you could. I think your conscience is clear, and we hold no grudges against you. I'm sorry for how you were treated in your country.

[@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

[@hon28ney]

Vietnamese are really resilient. Seen their Hoa Lo Prison oe Hell prison in Hanoi and it clearly shows how resilient those people.

[@rambles2727]

I am very surprised vietnam and its people do not hold grudges against us. No tension or bad blood despite what was suffered by both of them.

[@tommyharrelson9508]

That's really sad but during the Time of conflict them guys was ordered on both side for there duty to defend there country it's really sad today my father was in Vietnam and today he remembers the smells he remembers the fighting he thinks about it everyday of his life but he loves Vietnamese people with all his heart

[@EGT-kf2hu]

What struck me was what he said at the end 'that wasn't me that did that'. It Was you, and that's what we have to understand about human nature we are capable of doing monstrous things in certain circumstances. We are good and evil

[@wetcigarette963]

My stepdad met his former enemy in veitnam. He was told "you did your duty as you were told, as did i. No need for apologies"

[@BoRanz-kr9zw]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@288skp]

Indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese against foreign invasions

[@ddo5583]

he makes me teared up talking about the water buffalo

[@RichardsWorld]

My mom is Vietnamese, whenever I talk to an older Vietnamese man they have something very wise to say like these in the video.

[@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.

[@mfitzy100]

Vietnam is an amazing country with an amazing people. The lack of animosity towards the Americans is truly remarkable

[@spitzfire1107]

Seems they having a good time.

[@rossmorebaz]

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

[@willcookmakeup]

One of my favorite quotes is there are no good or bad guys in this world, it's the side you choose. No one in this war was wrong or right. Both thought what they were doing was the right thing

[@warriorchiefmussolini706]

At 3:47 I couldn't see through the tears, Good tears Glad the Respect for one another has never left, Salute to all of the veterans of the USA And a salute to all Vietnamese Men and women and children

[@alien2836]

THEY VC TEACHING US HOW IS FORGIVENESS TO BE....ONLY YOUR SOUL NEED U TAKE WITH NO ANGRY FEELINGS

[@onofrecorpuz2505]

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

[@patmyaz3240]

"Forgiveness liberates the soul"-Nelson Mandela

[@Xoletta]

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

[@FredDude27]

Tiger should write a book about his experiences!

[@comradestalin1109]

Thank you for sharing this

[@dethica]

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

[@zenie125]

this is the most beautiful video ive ever seen

[@garrwill7312]

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

[@mailisalonso5852]

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

[@1979utuber]

A great lesson in compassion. Wonderful and touching.

[@BrokenTengu99]

Beautiful .

[@manuelovsky]

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

[@beyondbeleef1013]

Forgiveness is Freedom. Such a powerful video

[@shanewoody4232]

It's nice that people can come together like that

[@craigster1573]

This has to be healing for all involved

[@philthedrill2244]

I want to hug this man.