Thank You For Your Service (A Moment of Truth)

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@phanders88]

I'd like to thank the veterans on this post for their service.

[@rebab2000]

I was a teenager fresh out of high school, a friend was sent Vietnam And 23 days later he was killed. Our boys was sent to a unpopular war fought and died gave their best. They came home to an angry country was disrespected. Many were sick many were addicted to drugs. BUT They were HERO"S and in my heart always a Hero. Thank you dear solider. I am free because you all gave your best.

[@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!!

[@williamthompson2837]

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

[@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.

[@marcolebiu5755]

I am italian and I think that you did a great service to your nation and to the world. This is my mind. Thanks

[@OntarioUrbanMusher]

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

[@stephenfremgen29]

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

[@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

[@JRaySav]

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

[@willmartin792]

I am a Navy Veteran. 87 to 95. I have met several WWII vets. And I always stop and ask to shake their hand and say Thank You. I wear my Corpsman hat and they thank me...I say no. I THANK YOU.

[@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

[@RM-bq9xp]

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

[@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.

[@larrysinclair4947]

I cried too because YOU have not been forgotten, Thank you and Welcoime Home!

[@robbabcock_]

My dad passed away without seeing the heroes welcome the troops get now. No knock on the kids, they did their job with honor. But so did guys like my dad. I hope the day has come that we see that all the women and men who've served in uniform are heroes, no matter how history views their wars.

[@raymondkarl]

As a marine Vietnam vet, I neither sought nor desired the phony "support" of those back home who didn't have a clue. It wasn't important to me then and it's certainly not important to me now. Here's a news flash: marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen who have been in actual combat do not fight for obscure concepts like freedom, democracy, or even for the good ole USA. They fight for each other. Ask any true combat veteran. We know what we did and that's enough.

[@tommoore3443]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@piperzdad]

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

[@beckidoege6801]

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

[@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.

[@johnstoddard9868]

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

[@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!

[@williamtipton5475]

Thank You for Your Service to our Country..

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@eddvoss]

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

[@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!

[@williambarr2898]

I feel strange when they say thanks for your service now. After Vietnam no one cared. I want to thank all the guys and gals for your service and it makes me proud that there are still Great Americans out there.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ericcostain3940]

To all men and women thank you for your service

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ....

[@GradyPhilpott]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@billvanasse4607]

It is a very positive thing that people in this country now commend and accept those serving in the Armed Forces. As a Viet Nam veteran, I was condemned and rejected for serving my country. I tearfully enjoyed this and can only say: God Bless America.

[@ericcostain3940]

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

[@skudaarkaat1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@speedie54974]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@TheMacbethkf]

My personal thanks for this. Being 1 woman, among 13 VietNam Vets, who were fortunate to be together for the 20th Anniversary of the Wall, I can speak for each of them by saying thank you. A long time coming, but you've made the mark. All our military men and women, past, present and future deserve our thanks.

[@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.

[@ssgf311cav1]

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

[@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!

[@sonrouge]

Thanks, Dad.

[@wesleyogilvie8105]

God bless our soldiers.

[@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.

[@loriecasdorph7226]

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

[@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.

[@JB-ue6lf]

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

[@loripotter5486]

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

[@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'.

[@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'.

[@86Jukebox]

People need to see this and understand what these veterans went through. Many were drafted, many did not come home. They payed a price too. Thank you all!

[@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.

[@TampaMullet]

As a combat wounded Vietnam vet, this is the best video I have ever seen. May ALL veterans of ALL generations be united and none called "the greatest," a tag that hurts instead of helps.

[@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.

[@pamelahaymond8244]

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

[@pvtque]

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

[@tonyameyer7480]

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I want to thank all of the Veteran's who have served for our country. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@lickmeskittles]

I NEVER SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES, BUT I GET VERY EMOTIONAL WHEN I SEE THESE CLIPS, I HAD A LOT OF UNCLES THAT DID SERVE AND THEY ALL CAME BACK HOME SAFE TO LIVE OUT GREAT LIVES AND HAVE LOTS OF CHILDREN. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@ellymaeKendall]

To all of you who served in Viet Nam, thank you for your service. I never understood the animosity people had against vets back then. My husband was in the service during that time although he was never sent to Nam. All vets deserve respect for the comfortable life they give up to defend their country.

[@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.

[@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

[@PAULAWOL41]

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

[@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! :)

[@LaShorty1817]

Thank you veterans , you will never be forgotten. I fallow your great footsteps on defending this country.

[@WiskersRomero]

I have to admit I rolled a tear watching this. It hit home with my Grandfather being a WII Vet, Uncle a Vietnam Vet and myself being an OIF Vet. To those who made this, I thank you.

[@mtx_outlaw993]

This video had me in tears. The man who raised me was a Vietnam Vet. I saw firsthand how bad PTSD can be. We lost him this past year. To very who has, who is, and who will serve their country I thank you.

[@barbarajones8386]

I cried at the end remembering how we, back in the 70's, treated our returning soldiers. We thought of them as murderers instead of heroes. I am glad feelings have changed for this war.

[@TxInfinity]

We will never forget those who served!

[@DurvyLong]

As a current active soldier and about to retire and as a loyal patriot this video also gets to me. How honorable each of the soldiers are.

[@arboleda08]

I remember those days when we, the Vietnam Era servicemen, came home. It was not a nice welcome home but I was still glad to have made it back alive. I haven't forgot those that didn't. To all current service-people: Thank you for your service.