Remembering the lost platoon

Clifford Rountree, Kenny Barker and Victor Renza were three American soldiers in Vietnam whose platoon was ambushed in May 1967. Twenty-two of their comrades were killed. John Blackstone reports on how that battle shaped the lives of the survivors, and how some of them spent the anniversary of that battle, fifty years later.
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[@Nightfighter82]

What a lovely daughter! You can tell he's very proud of her and that she loves her father deeply.

[@JohnSmith-es1vy]

I'm a good friend of the Renza's.. I've met Vic a couple times... whats amazing about Vic is he has such an amazing peaceful soul...I'm very empathic.. when this story was shared with me.. I could only imagine what those brave souls had to deal with.. we will never know. War no more!

[@cami3244]

My grandma is one of his cousins. He used to own a hair shop and she would go there and get her hair done. My grandma told me everything that mentions in this video!

[@bruceschulze7487]

Their story makes you speechless . Thanks for your service. You are appreciated .

[@DungNguyen-ru5kg]

Thank you for your service.

[@100megatonYT]

Mr Barker spoke to our class, and he spoke on a board of veterans at Baylor. I’m so thankful he told his story

[@uralbob1]

What a beautiful, loving daughter! What a fortunate dad!

[@jerrijobarkerlove3613]

My dad is in this. I treasure it.

[@paulsuprono7225]

Semper Fi . . . 🇺🇸

[@ironworker1365]

God bless him..

[@goldsmith8502]

Victor Renza is my great uncle, and to this day I have nothing but incredible respect and admiration for his service. Thank you, Uncle Vick.

[@cami3244]

Victor renza is my grandmas cousin we must be related

[@luiscalcano4359]

My uncle was kia in SouthVietnams Central Highlands near Pleiku , mid-3/1968 ,tail end of TET, 10days before my 11th bday. Knew friends brothers , and neighbors sons who from 1965-1969 were fighting in SouthVietnam. The last one came hm.late 11/1971.

[@coophandluke3697]

As a veteran who luckily served in the late 70s I crisply salute these guys!!!

[@carpetfarmer]

Am 2/3 done w/ 9 days in May. A great book. I served w/ the 4th in Iraq in 06 & stepfather fought in Nam. Thank y'all Very Much to these soldiers for their sacrifice for our nation.

[@mmmmcheese4850]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

[@patriciaburke2401]

Thank you so much for your bravery & service. God bless all the men & women who have served & continue to serve our country. You are always in our prayers.

[@danmurphy4472]

HERO'S......ALL OF THE VIETNAM COMBAT VETERANS !!......THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.......WELCOME HOME BOYS !!

[@katherinegates1559]

✌️🇺🇸 God Bless all of Our Vietnam Veteran's...Forever...💞 Never To Be Forgotten 💞

[@fuyu5979]

Wow ! Tear Jerking story. Thanks for ur service. Kudos for vid.

[@astralplainer]

Thank you all for your service.💪🙏🇺🇸

[@paulsuprono7225]

That's what it comes down to . . . 'try to be your best, evey day ! 🇺🇸

[@michaelcasey5155]

RIP...Semper Fidelis !

[@willmpet]

Even though I was able to avoid the war with a student deferment, I respect all of those involved in the war!

[@davemehelas5053]

Similar message from the vet in Saving Private Ryan. Live your life in hour of those who gave theirs.

[@warrendemartini6533]

Welcome home

[@on2wheels378]

Welcome home Battles...

[@franksadlowski8136]

Some gave so much...

[@roaddog7793]

May 18 1967 vietnam

[@andrewsulfaro3468]

I wish you guys would look into the 47 men killed on the USS Iowa BB-61 on April 19, 1989

[@Dillon-ux6it]

I just read what is documented about it & agree it seems suspicious! Do you think it was hit by an enemy missile strike?

[@andrewsulfaro3468]

@@Dillon-ux6it no it was an open breach explosion so what that means is that big fire ball that usually comes out of the gun went back into the turret. I highly recommend you watching the curator of USS New Jersey BB-62 Explain the situation it’s very interesting

[@davestrong9219]

Always sad. and yet the USA still fails to learn from needless wars. and fails to treat and honor those who served with decency and dignity.. Hooha

[@warrendemartini6533]

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[@samuelstreeter1335]

America only 200some odd years, but I ain't heard none

[@samuelstreeter1335]

If I had a gazillion dollars I'd want some nice friends