Thank You For Your Service (A Moment of Truth)

The Vietnam War marked a time of social unrest that divided our nation like never before. Service members returning home with physical and emotional scars were greeted with an unprecedented level of disrespect and dishonor. The courage and sacrifice of our veterans cannot be overstated. When you encounter them, thank them for their service. You never know how powerful those words may be. Find your moment at www.Moments.org.

[@smiff4748]

The American forces in Vietnam never got the recognition they rightly deserved. As an ex British soldier I hope you don't object if I too thank you for your service. Soldiers everywhere are brothers. God bless.

[@tokkin100]

This touched me more than you can imagine. The tatoo shown on the older man's arm is that of the 11 Armored Cavalry Regiment, the unit I myself served with in 68/69. To all who served, thank you for you sacrifice. Thank you for posting this.

[@ganormand]

As one of the "old guys sitting at the counter" I really appreciated this video. I did what I was supposed to do, I served my country in the best way I knew how.

[@harp2003able]

About time Vietnam Vets got the recognition deserved.

[@williamthompson2837]

it only took 30 years to hear those words thank you. but god it felt good when i did

[@stephenfremgen29]

This one brought tears to my eyes. Thanks. USMC Vietnam Vet

[@johnnycraven6974]

I served in Afghanistan as a Combat Medic, saw this video and sent it to my dad who served in Viet Nam he told me it actually made him cry. To all Vets especially Combat Veterans-- THANK YOU!!

[@lancmac]

I came home in September 1968 from Vietnam and had not slept in 3 days travel. My wife picked me up at SFO and we tried to get a Hotel room in downtown SF so I could get to Treasure island the next day for processing out. We were refused a room at the Hilton because I was in uniform. We slept in the car in the street. The next day we walked through SF only to get spit on and called baby killer. That was my first 24 hours of coming home to a country I loved and hated me. Those haters are still there.

[@piperzdad]

11th Cav tattoo. Thank you brother from one cavalryman to another!!

[@JRaySav]

This is all I ever asked, a "Simple Thank You"

[@jimfraz4675]

the WWII vets understood the Vietnam vets. Got back stateside 1967 no hurry to get home just meandering around a while out west amazed to be alive. Finally got an airplane to Pittsburgh, my dad doesn't have a car so took the bus to the city to catch a bus out into the country. Missed the bus so got a cab and its going to cost a lot to take me 40 miles. The cab driver said I'll drop you off in Carnegie, no charge and you may be able to get a bus from there. No dice already gone. Went into a bar, all older vets there, could not pay for a drink and the bar owner closed and rode me home. He was at Normandy.

[@blackhorse1969]

I served with the 11th Armored Cav 1969 and 70 glad vets now get a home coming. I am very proud of my service in Nam. Bless all who serve

[@ltbosslady]

As a 65 year old woman, daughter of a retired Navy Captain, Navy Cross recipient, who grew up during the Vietnam era I know all too well how the Vietnam vet felt. It is an entire generation of those who served our country who have never been honored for their sacrifices. It is not hard to spot those who served in "Nam"... in a war that caused so much anger and hatred at home. There is a look about them...their eyes tell the story even if their words never do. They too deserve recognition, as do all those who serve now, and served in the past. Our WWII Veterans are fast disappearing... lets also make sure we take time to acknowledge those members of "The Greatest Generation"... Thank you for your service Dad!

[@jdhursey]

My husband was there in 1967. He is now 65 years old and looks younger than that man in the video. I know he was there...I saw him off when he left, wrote him letters every day, and was here waiting for him when he got home.

[@MsAmandamarie92]

As a Vietnam Vet for many years I did not speak or acknowledge to anyone that I served. After Desert Storm and all the comments about how the troops were treated coming back from Vietnam, I went ahead and got my Purple Heart tag on my car. So glad that I can now display how proud I am to be a Vietnam Vet. I have a son currently in the Marines with 2 tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Very proud of him and the job he is doing!!!

[@jsuliot]

When I came home in 68, I still had my uniform on. My whole family was there. My brother-in-law said, 'So John, did you kill anyone?" I said 'no, not yet'.

[@RM-bq9xp]

"Support the Troops" also means supporting our veterans. Thank you to all who served.

[@nathanjackson7738]

viet nam vets its time for you guys to stand up and get the thanks you deserve as an afgan vet and grandson of a nam vet thank you, you paved the way for my brothers and i

[@johnlaw4354]

When we returned from Viet Nam, myself and thousands of American Viet Nam veterans made a promise that we would never allow the American soldier be put down or degraded for answering their countries call. Thanks to the American Legion VFW, Viet Nam Vets and DAV, I feel we have fulfilled that promise. Welcome home Warrior. Thanks for your service.

[@godandcountry720]

When i returned home from Iraq ppl would say "thank you" and my response is always the same don't thank me thank the ones that came before me it is them that chance to serve because with out them i would have never the chance

[@phyllisherrin3747]

My Husband served from 66 to 71 and how they treated him when he came home I still cry and to see this is such an Honor and all of our Vietnam Vets need this, because it still hurts from long ago

[@beckidoege6801]

Im so proud of my husband . he served in vietnam as a proud Marine! i appreciate his service!!

[@davide.windsorii5217]

I served in the Army Infantry for 22 years, 7 months... from 22 April, 1982 to 01 December, 2004. I still bleed blue when I'm cut... But, I'd never have had a chance to serve if it wasn't for those who served before me! To all of those who did, and gave me my chance to serve... HOO-AH!!! and Thank You!!!

[@CorsetLebelle]

To this day I will never understand how anyone thought that was ok to treat returning vets even if you hated the war how could you hate your own sons and daughters brothers and sisters who went off to fight it

[@wesleyogilvie8105]

God bless our soldiers.

[@victerri]

As the mother of a current American soldier, I was brought to tears watching this video. I simply want to say to ALL soldiers, past and present, here or abroad, "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE." May God Bless and keep you safe.

[@d1islander]

America Must Never Forget That Soldiers Are Not Politicians & Our Military Serve The Nation Not Power Hungry Politicians! I want Thanks Veterans whom have served.

[@K4GPB]

wow, I've had one very similar situation as seen in video...tears for sure. Gary Army 25th Inf Div. '68-'69 I saw Anne-Margret sing Silent Night when it was 100 degrees.

[@tommoore3443]

to all my brothers--that are still around after 30 to 45 years --don't forget and never be forgotten

[@williamtipton5475]

Thank You for Your Service to our Country..

[@TheEntwydumele]

I was young when our troops came home from Vietnam, but always have felt the way those vets were treated was wrong. People should go out of their way now to honor them, as we should honor all our veterans. Thank you, Vietnam vets, for a tough job done the best the politicians would allow you to do. God bless you, and all our vets.

[@Gouveia100]

Soldiers dont make wars... We just fight them.

[@DeeFaun]

Thank you, very well done. This is why I ask for my Husband to wear his Marine cap showing "Korean Vet". Two Purple Hearts? Proudly he wears his cap now, when he returned few paid attention. Now he is thanked, as he and all Veterans deserve.

[@denisesmith8941]

Anytime I see someone in uniform I always thank them for their service. If I knew someone was in VietNam, I would do the same. My heart goes out to those vets for the horrible way they were treated when they came home. People acted like THEY were the reason we were there. They did not cause that horrible war, they just risked their lives when our country called on them. They are heroes just as any other and everyone of us needs to remember. To all vets, thank your service, no matter when or where. We are free because you believe in freedom and put your money where your mouth is-as most of us don't.

[@denisewerley2463]

My Uncle served in Vietnam. He never wanted or maybe could talk about it. I know Soldiers had a really hard time when they came home. He's no longer with us. I love him very much & hope he knows how proud I am of him. Thank you to all past, present & future Veterans and their Families for their service and sacrifices. You make it so easy to be proud to live in this wonderful country!

[@MonkeyGirlNessa]

Okay, haven't seen that one before and I'm actually crying. My Dad was a Marine then. Thank you to all who have served and our serving our country now. You make us proud.

[@GradyPhilpott]

I have one response to those who thank me for my service: "The privilege was mine. Thank you." Nothing more need be said.

[@grammied6904]

This made me cry My V vet has PTSD and I truly believe 1/2 of it was how bad they were treated when they came home

[@ericcostain3940]

To all men and women thank you for your service

[@nicoleharris4192]

My cousin is in the navy. I haven't seen him in more then 9 years, but I'm proud beyond belief to call him family!

[@wgroh360]

Most of us were only 18 or 19 back then when we went in and were treated like dirt, the video brought tears to my eyes because I was never so alone during the time I served. I ride in the Patriot Guard to honor all men and women that serve now and anytime before now. I get a lot of people that will say "welcome home" to me now because that is what the hear they should do but it just doesn't mean very much to hear now. I am proud I served and would do it again if I had to do it over.

[@johnstoddard9868]

Truth! The truly deserving Vietnam Veterans should be thanked by us all!!!

[@dodadagohuhsgi]

Last Veterans Day 2013 I gave a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. During that speech I remarked on how we are all part of the same process, we are all part of the same tradition, and we all deserve the same thanks. To the some 600,000 Vietnam veterans stilll left among us: "Thank you for your service, welcome home, welcome BACK!!"--Tom Reilly

[@sonrouge]

Thanks, Dad.

[@ActorGeorgeMcPherson]

17 years of service, two military branches, 1 tour, and 1 moment to say thank you to every other brave veteran that ever served, Priceless!!!

[@larryharris6714]

I am a Vietnam vet I still give in the Honor guard this is a first class video whom ever made it should be recognized for there good work it hit home thanks again for the recognition.

[@SafetySpooon]

I *always* make sure to thank every vet I see, *especially* the ones from Vietnam, because of the way they were treated when they came home.

[@rebelsoldier0]

I was 2/11th armored cavalry, Blackhorse regiment. this hit home. its good these days to show your pride. thank you for the video.

[@russellramsey1521]

We live in the land of the free because of the brave. Thank God for our soldiers, where ever they may be.

[@sarge6719]

Awesome video. I personally have a problem when a real hero (pre-Gulf War) addresses me as a hero. I do not deserve to stand in the same room as those which went through greater hell then myself. I am a Gulf War and 2xOIF vet, but it doesn't feel right and I am humbled by their services and immense sacrifices.

[@denniswolfe2182]

Was touched this video as my wife, who I met in the service, and I both served during the Vietnam War. My son served during the Desert Storm. Wouldn't change a thing even though we weren't honored as they are today but we still have our freedom.

[@SamColtHolbrook]

This is a wonderful reminder to all of us to thank our men and women who served and are serving today. To all of you who chose to dislike this video may you pray that our military doesn't leave you to defend your selfs. You will be the first to ask to be protected. God Bless our Troops and Veterans. Semper Fi USMC 1972-1984

[@skudaarkaat1]

This was me 43 years ago in a cafe near SEATAC, but that time, no one noticed.

[@07Strawberry08]

To ALL the veterans out there... Men/Women..... Thank you so much for all that you have done.... G-D bless each and every one of you... And for those who are currently serving... Thank you.... Thank you.... G-D bless you all

[@TxInfinity]

We will never forget those who served!

[@daisyduke1659]

The Vietnam Vets Tattoo in the video is 'Blackhorse', the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. There are a lot of us Blackhorse Vietnam Vets that have shed a lot of tears watching this video. Thank you so much to the creators. He happens to have the Blackhorse tattoo but all who served in Vietnam will love and know deep in their hearts the meaning of it. We've carried it with us for over 40 years now.

[@speedie54974]

THANK YOU...Has meaning for all veterans of all nations~ An Australian Vietnam Veteran

[@alfjames3201]

As a veteran of the current conflict, I want to THANK the ones who came before and paved the way for us. You were never treated right and I have always felt that buying your meal or even your groceries is not enough. I am still going to do it but damn that big green weenie is still ....

[@robertaskme1338]

To bad the only Thanks some vets of that time and war had to wait 40 plus years for anyone other then family and close friends to say those few simple words! Thanks to all my fellow Vets for your service as so many will ever know what just the training is like that we might make it back home and not come home in a casket! and for those that did a special Thanks to their families for their loved one they lost!

[@eddvoss]

Only two words would have made this perfect "Welcome Home" it is an important message to all Vietnam Vets.

[@tbiggers2002]

So many deserve our thanks including my two cousins. They wore the uniforms just like the soldiers today do but yet for some reason they were treated less than dirt. We as a country should be ashamed. I thank all our veterans from WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, Operation, Enduring Freedom, OIF, and Afghanistan and what is still going on and what will continue to go on in the very near future. Thank you is not enough.....

[@dionalger5583]

Those who served in any conflict or war...you are hero's to us all..even those who won't say it. You men and women ROCK!!!!! And please don't forget it!!

[@PAULAWOL41]

Thank you for your Service. Hand Salute from a 20 year Vet.

[@crissmood4156]

thanks for everything

[@dkaag]

Now my eyes are sweating. I am a retired lieutenant colonel, but I was a corporal when I came home from Southeast Asia. Most of us never got a "welcome home". I just got an email from my cousin's son, a Navy surgeon who volunteered for a Marine infantry battalion trauma unit in Afghanistan and is there currently serving. He is doing good work and is proud to be serving with "his Marines". God bless and keep them all.

[@ericcostain3940]

thank you all men and women in the military who is Serving our country from my bottom of my heart

[@chadparsons9459]

Thanks to all fellow Veterans for your service. We made it home. Thanks also to ALL those serving now, you are doing a great job and we all support you.

[@ssgf311cav1]

11th ACR-Blackhorse Trooper 66' 67', Allons! Iraq-2 deployments. Admiration and thanks to All service members. Allons!

[@jackbrown2856]

This is really well done, I know some people don't get it but its amazing if you get it!

[@BigSwitz98]

With heartfelt thanks and in memory of a soldier from my hometown: Sgt. Lawrence D. "Larry" Jackson--Coldwater, OH. KIA--Sept. 12, 1969 in Vietnam. Aged 21 yrs. 1 day.

[@franklivingston2837]

I had the pleasure of working 30 years as a civilian with the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps fire protection and I can honestly say, I never worked for a better bunch of men and women in my life.

[@CherrylMaree]

I saw this beautiful video a couple of days ago and described it to my husband - an Australian Vietnam Veteran - as we were driving to a doctor's appointment.. I looked across and he had tears filling his eyes just as I did when I saw it. The message is powerful and speaks to the veterans and those who love them. Thank you for making it. We will always 'Thank them for their service'.

[@Nancyrockart]

Thank you for this video........11th Cavalry 67-68 same as My Dear One......Bless all who serverd then ans are serving now..........

[@JB-ue6lf]

You .... NOW I'M IN TEARS!!! Thanks for making me cry like a girl!!!

[@indymac7]

Fighting back the tears as I watched, I'm a DAV Vietnam Vet. As my/our custom, when I see a Vietnam Vet I greet them with, "Welcome Home" and I always make it a point to thank an active duty soldier and thank him for his service.

[@grvv1]

I was with 1st Cav 1965-66 we went over as a whole unit, I was 20 from Pasadena, Calif

[@cynditamez2570]

I thank all Vietnam and all other service veterans. They're the ones that inspired me to join the Army in the first place.

[@wesleyogilvie8105]

I know a ww2 veteran and 3 Vietnam war veterans.

[@RetroAlexander]

Wow! What an example of "It's never to late"... As a Vietnam vet I "Thank you" for this video, I've been touched, well done.

[@billiehicks6587]

Very touching! It made me cry.

[@garyharpster9703]

All of us have moments, singular moments in our lives when something extraordinary happens - either good or bad and maybe lasting mere seconds that become ingrained memories flashing in our mind, over and over for countless years and years, one such singular moment came for me in 1971 from a couple of college students on a campus in Minnesota. It is my hope that we as Americans never let another soldier carry such a memory. The direction is given by civilians, the duty is carried by the soldier, never forget the difference the next time you see a soldier.

[@pamelahaymond8244]

Thank you, vets! We love you....Pamela, Sage, Remy, Norris, Steve, Karen, Megan and Elizabeth....

[@lynnepacker]

24 years in the Air Force and have been retired for 32. I remember coming back from overseas during those times and being told to remove our uniforms when we left the base. Bob P., Tulsa

[@TheGamingZoologist]

I made a rule for myself to say to all people that serve in the military(and have served) to say, Thanks for your service :)

[@pvtque]

Thank you for your service. I wish to be like the veterans who served for us.

[@johnmagill3072]

This is a powerful spot.

[@OntarioUrbanMusher]

RESPECT ALL VETERANS they didnt choose the war they simply fought to protect us never regard that sacrifice

[@robertsalinas2178]

I really felt the emotions conveyed in this video as if i had been sitting there. Good job to the producers and the stars.

[@paranormalorb9905]

No matter what war a soldier fights in, he comes back a hero and for this, deserves to be greeted and treated as such. Vietnam veterans are heroes no matter what anyone's political opinion may be on the war they fought in.

[@CrystalShumateNorman]

This video brought tears to my eyes. I have family that was lost in Vietnam, physically and emotionally. For ALL of our service men and women, Thank you!

[@peggynarhuminti5158]

I just love this video because it is so close to my heart because my husband was with the 11th cavalry in the Vietnam War. He was proud to be a part of that unit that he had it put on his headstone.

[@omacron5]

I wish to send out a vote of thanks to all men & women who have & still are serving to protect our country. Thank you to you men & women of service: Past, Present, & Future. GOD BLESS! :)

[@cindydorfler-hederer6079]

This brought tears to my eyes. We don't thank our Vets enough for standing up for American and the country. Thank you for your service all vets...I can never say THANK YOU enough for your service. God Bless you!

[@wesleyogilvie8105]

Happy 70th anniversary of D-Day.

[@loriecasdorph7226]

Thank you to all the service men/women out there serving our country God bless you and bring you home safe and sound

[@leb6189]

I have probably watched this video 10 times today. Something just kept drawing me back to it. I am not a crier. I cry very little in my daily life. But when I watched this video I cried, not just teared up but tears running down my face. Thank you for showing this video for those who are on active duty and those who are now home, regardless of when they served - they were willing to give their life for this country and we owe them gratitude and respect that words can not express.

[@azooster]

I was born in 1949, and also was proud to wear the Blackhorse patcch in Nam in 69-70. I believe this man is a VietNam vet. I too felt the rejection when I came home.I have learned to not let it affect the way I feel about those responsible. I marked it up to their ignorence. My life was continues to be full and for that I am grateful. I continue to pray for those who still suffer the scars of the Hell we all went through. God Bless them and God Bless the USA. We need it more now than ever.

[@Hondo1776]

i would suggest to you all to thank those that went to Nam you thank them for standing on the wall. And lift up those young men and women that protect this country today. And for the 81 jackasses that dis liked this video, words escape me for a description of my thoughts for you.

[@loripotter5486]

A huge Thank You! To all the heroes who give so much for this amazing country and it's people.

[@jacob3070]

Wow what an amazing video! Joining the service has made me realize that little moments like that make you feel appreciated! God bless all veterans!