"THE HOMECOMING" Vietnam Veteran Homecoming Celebration Ft. Campbell KY.

This is a portion of a documentary I'm making about Vietnam Veterans and the long overdue welcome home celebrations that have been popping up around the nation. I still have interviews and stock footage to collect. Finished video will be an hour. In budget raising mode now.

[@chuckcrabbe3253]

I had the privilege to be one of the soldiers driving the buses on this day and what an honor it was. These men and women deserved this day and I am so very proud to call myself a Screaming Eagle. This is something they will never forget and neither will I. Thank you to all that have served.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

This should have been you Dad. Thank you for your service Therone “ Tom” Tompkins. You went to hell and everyone hated you but you still went. It’s because of what happened to you that I was able to be shown love when I came home. You never asked for a thing but you were and are my hero. RIP Zoomie. Love, your son.

[@scotttheroux1538]

My father went and served just like your dad and yes our fathers should have been there I prised my dad and yours OUR FLAG AND OUR NATION WILL NOT FALL

[@davidconrad7218]

Service? They are oath breaking child murderers. Oath violators who took part in undeclared unconstitutional WAR CRimes. I just confronted a Vietnam war criminal in Walmart. He ran when called a "Baby Killing Oath Violator>" Cowardly POS .

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

@@davidconrad7218 your an asshole. My father was none of that you coward.

[@fxcknbrkn]

@@davidconrad7218 ppl like you is why the world is wrong. youd never sacrifice anything for nothing. go watch a documentary on what they do too their OWN ppl. your ungrateful n its unfortunate this country is the only place youll find ppl like you

[@davidconrad7218]

@@fxcknbrkn GLBTQXYZ need to be ********

[@reddivadana]

MY vet, my husband, died from the effects of Agent Orange a bit over 2 years ago. He did'nt want to talk much about his service as a Green Beret,but he talked about what it was like coming home or having to be in uniform in public on leave. He always displayed his POW/MIA flag & the very rare occasions, near the end of his life, when someone thanked him for his service were the only times I ever saw him tear up. Thank them NOW, Agent Orange is decimating these men. Thank YOU for filming this

[@Alltel12k]

About 3 weeks ago my uncle & I attended a dinner for vets at a local jr high,there were several kids present,most were under the age of 12. It really made me proud and even cried when dozens of the kids hugged my uncle and thanked him for his service.Several kids asked him for his autograph and gave him pictures they drew for him along with a letter,many saying I LOVE you We MUST make sure EVERYDAY that when we see a Veteran to thank them and it would make their day if we did ANYTHING for them!

[@richardpcrowe]

As a Vietnam Combat Veteran, this brought tears to my eyes...

[@CALIFORNIAsGAMER]

Shits crazy yall got disrespected I woulda knocked some hippies out just know those currently serving honor you

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@gtramerica4565]

Thank you for your service you are an American hero in the eyes of me I know my generation seems full of weak men but trust there are still some that love this country and respect what previous generations did for our freedom

[@TheSambonium21]

WELCOME HOME BROTHERS!

[@MienemLeben]

This is the welcome these veterans deserved 50 years ago

[@DANISHXxABRAMSx]

the chills when they walked into the hangar!!!!!

[@avoidingtrees560]

Humble respect from France America , and thanks for your help in 1945.

[@MegaAtombomb]

This is one of the coolest things i have seen in my 15 yrs of service, my father is a vietnam vet and when i see these guys being honored like this i see my father. I hate to think that back when these men and women came home they were mistreated, that breaks my heart. I have served in iraq and preparing for my first deployement to afghanistan and i have witnessed the good hearted people of our country come out and welcome us home and support us. I am so happy to see this video, thank you.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

My Uncle Joe was armored Cav. And served 67-69 in Vietnam. He left for Vietnam bfrom Fort Campbell and returned to Fort Campbell. When he discharged out from there my father, his older brother, and my mother drove from Detroit MI to Fort Campbell to bring him home. They didn't want my Uncle to have to take the train or bus back by himself. Bith my uncle and my mom told me the same story at different times that my uncle thank my mom fir all the letters and care oackages she had sent him while he was in Vietnam and that that was what kept him sane. He had aldo asked her what he could do to pay her back fir her kindness. She told him that she didn't want anything exceot his respect and if he had ti get her something she asked fir a singke yellow rose on her birthday. Every birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and mothers day my uncle brought her a single yellow rise in a vase with a red ribbin tied around the vase. Even after my parents divirced they all stayed friends. When my mother died if cancer August 28th, 2001 I was sent home on emegergency leave from Florida. On the last day of viewing at the funeral home my uncle had walked in with his then girlfriend, wearing a really nice suit( my uncle never wore suits) and was holding a vase with a single yellow rose in it with a red ribbon tied around the vase. He had shaved his beard off, but he kept his mustache and I didn't even recognize him. He wasnt sure what to do so I tild him that mom would be so happy that you're here. I told him it was okay to go see her laid out. He laid the rise in her casket with her. I won't swear by it but I'm almost sure that I saw my uncle cry for the first and only time in my life. I'm 3rd generation military and combat and I was raised to say thank you to the men and wimen whi have served thus country. So thank you to you and your family fir their service to this nation.

[@miznana58]

Welcome home. Thank you so much. You are loved.

[@cbmays2222]

I was stationed at Ft Campbell May 1964-May 1965 in the 313th Army Security Agency BN, Co B. Glad the Vietnam Vets finally got their welcome home.

[@joseaviles8388]

Wow, just wow. Very emotional indeed seeing myself in that formation (minute 2:42) after the years. Thank you!!

[@AGumptionProduction]

I'm glad to have had this opportunity. it's you who needs to be thanked! Thank you for your service!

[@mc0311grunt]

Welcome home brother

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@bocktanbocktan]

I wish i could do that with my grandfather. The lefties would rip it apart though. All my respect to these vietnam vets from a german solider.

[@haydenstrawn5398]

Steiner thank you for your service in Germany I salute you what branch did you serve In?

[@kennethcantrill7607]

Those glorious bad ass mamma jammas deserved to be welcomed home after 40 years... I present led my dad, who is Vietnam Vet, a bottle of Jim Beam, and a deep embrace..... thank you fine folks

[@thesarge4457]

Got very misty eyed when I saw this video, had 2 uncles who are Vietnam Veterans, 1 U.S. Army, 1 USMC (RIP), they would have love being a part of this Wonderful Ceremony. I'm a Retired US Army Vet (Medic), I would have liked saying to these Vietnam Vet's "Welcome Home" as I have told my 2 uncles. Thank You Ft. Cambell and Thank You America for recognizing them. THE SARGE

[@scottfuller5194]

I've jumped with the 101st, the 82nd, 5th and 7th SFG.....my Airborne "Band of Brothers" ......!

[@Alltel12k]

My uncle is a Vietnam Veteran,he served in the 1st Marines. It really makes me sad when he tells me how unappreciated he felt when he came home. My uncle was looking for a job after he came home and several businesses told him they don't hire people like him! The man recieved 4 purple hearts during his service.He was involved in the battle of huey and several other fights we know of. When he came home he was also called several of the common names you've heard.I wish he could have attended this

[@calvinnotklein6368]

Regardless what war you fought, regardless what country you fought and fought for, you get my respect.

[@gtramerica4565]

Imagine the closure most of them got in life with this ! RIP to those who died thinking Americans hated them

[@noah_brooks_thekingnoah5815]

I’m sorry for the way the Vietnam vets were treated. It was wrong and I know it hurt, but I’m very thankful for those of you who fought. I can’t even imagine what y’all went through, and then to come home and be treated like that.

[@emm28bee]

It was as if many of them just could hardly wait to get in that hanger. They are deserving of this and more, much more than we can give them. Thanks Vets, from the very depths of my heart!

[@199lib5]

I left Fort Campbell on Nov. 1967 for Vietnam after being there a year in the 101st 504th Air Drop Supply unit. Even though I served my combat Infantry hitch in Vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry, the 101st was my first full assignment in my 3 year stint and my favorite assignment. Best bunch of people I have ever come across in my life. This video just shows the kind of camaraderie that unit held.

[@aussieview124]

Thank you to the film maker. God Bless the Screaming Eagles. It is nice to be told that it is OK to feel good about doing our part. I repeat God Bless the Screaming Eagles.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

An eternal great of gratitude is owed to every US Veteran, that must be paid by all citizens of this nation.

[@AGumptionProduction]

All gave some and some gave all. They are all heros in my book and should be honored accordingly.

[@katherinegates1559]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless All Of Our Vietnam Veterans..Forever. Never Will Be Forgotten🇺🇸🇺🇸✌️

[@keny7797]

Watching this Video I couldn't help from crying,I placed myself with my fellow Vietnam Veterans in that hanger and was overwhelmed with the Honor they received.The only welcome i remember was from immediate family.Looking back, alot of us suffered from PTSD and had no place to turn to for help.It caused many future hardships especially with relationships.However,I was proud to be a U.S. Marine 1/9 3rdMarDiv Vietnam 1967-68 and had served my country in a War that never justified our presence from the start.

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service! Welcome home!

[@13boxing]

Wish my grandfather could of had been there for this he was kia in 65' in (Ia drang valley in the pleiku campaign, he was part of (2nd battilion, 8th cavalry. 1st cav division air mobile. he smotherd a grendae to save his comrades his name is thomas harry maynard. died at 22 years young rip grandpa wish u could of met your son my father but always in are hearts my hero.....we were soilder once and young

[@phuongtranvan8805]

Thank you all for your service and welcome home.

[@anonymouspeanut88]

Welcome Home, Troop. This we'll defend.

[@NPMCaptain]

Viet Vets, you are true heroes. Thank you for serving and fighting this war. You won, who lost were the hippies, politicians and cowards

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

I was stationed at Fort Campbell and am a Screaming Eagle. I approve this message.

[@alexadventures1670]

Thank you all heroes

[@larrycrawford7240]

I will always remember my home coming, July 1969. I was spit on and called a baby killer. Nothing will ever change that. You can have all the parades you want, but that first one will always be with me. I tell them all, I'm a Vietnam Vet, I've been shot at and missed and shit on and hit by my own Country.

[@billyshafer3182]

I feel the same way Larry. Having to sneak back into your own country. Leaves a lasting impression. My welcome home was a fight at the airport after being spit on. Billy J Shafer USS Saratoga CVA 60 1972.

[@AGumptionProduction]

Larry Crawford thank the liberals for that!

[@noah_brooks_thekingnoah5815]

Excuse me sir I’m so sorry for the way you were treated. You will always be a hero in my eyes. You are truly one of America’s greatest. I know what happened when you first got home is something that you’ll never forget, but I hope you know that there are people that are thankful for the things you did. God bless you

[@RB-ls2fo]

Thank you for your service! I remember the hell people put you all through when you came home! Horrible!! I’m so sorry that happened.

[@PinkHawk191]

I am a niece of a Vietnam Veteran. I am so proud of my uncle for what he did for the country. Thank you for your service! Welcome home!

[@francoisfave2127]

Vietnam veterans must be cheered as all veterans despite of what people thinks of this war.They were on DUTY. Congrats to all of them.A french old guy

[@erickazertuche2215]

My dad was a Vietnam Veterans and he would have loved to be able to be their because of the stores he told of when he came back home and people screaming And spiting on his face I thank my dad and other men who served in the Vietnam war

[@lawrencenguyen4700]

I'M from south of Vietnam and i like American soldier in Viet Nam ,thank a lot for the services

[@HossSchwab]

Terrific, thanks for posting it!!!

[@TheMakaveli96]

my dad was in veitam and this video made me smile my dad 7.19.1952 to 11.20.2014

[@user-sh3hx3ww4o]

Heart melt down, See their eyes! Same to all warriors, Respect from Mongolia.

[@Alltel12k]

PLEASE NEVER FORGET THESE MEN!!!

[@Djarvis2]

I volunteered for VN. I didn’t do it for praise, accolades, or appreciation and I wasn’t disappointed.

[@thedarkberet2350]

Welcome home

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service! Welcome home!

[@ABBelcher3]

Thank u for ur service and welcome home

[@modman912]

this is literally the EXACT same day i came back fro afghanistan in 2010. Happiest day of my life

[@davidsimmons5685]

modman912. Im sorry brother's sisters i was praying you would bring liberty my turn holding my cup watching this white buffalo king David

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@ann-christinanderssoneriks4850]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@SEAVet69]

Wonderful - As a vet from the 101st and Vietnam I would have been honored to be there.

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service! Welcome home!

[@MinhNguyen-xz7pt]

Thanks you for your served. Although losed but you're true heroes. Minh Nguyen- Vietnamese

[@emrakultheaeonstorn7430]

My dad fought y'all once. After the war in the 80s y'all started coming over to Texas and working. Alot of Viets worked at ibp with my dad they called it cool and drank beer 🍻

[@morsmordre3]

It’s great that they held this for all those Vietnam vets to show appreciation for what they did even if it was 34 years later, yet it still would not have made as big an impact if the welcome parade was held right when these soldiers returned in the early 1970s I bet that would have been much better when these guys were young instead of old men that had to live through the hurt decades later.

[@chrise.2495]

Thank you for your service everybody

[@SSOvoodoochildRT]

For our Vietnam Veterans a thank you is not quite enough to say, in my opinion...yes we thank them, each and every one, and honor them for their service...I find it more appropriate to say the following to them...To all of my Vietnam Veteran friends and also to those of you that I do not know...I apologize for the disrespect you received when you returned...may I express to you this sincere, belated, welcome home...I am so glad you made it...your country is indebted to you and loves you...*bows*

[@brucevanatta8586]

Thank you

[@MedvedActual]

Great effort. Thank you for posting the video. Unfortunately a lot of the current younger generation seems to lack respect for the veterans. S/F

[@luca2526]

To every single Vietnam veteran welcome home and from the bottom of my Hart 🇺🇸 thank you for your service!🇺🇸

[@tubovortex]

Nice Docs! Regards since Brazil,

[@S62bhas]

God Bless The Vietnam Veterans & The U S Army "Yes Never Ever Forget Them Forever" Amen

[@V8Deuce]

Well if that didn't bring a tear to your eye, you're not Human.....

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Awesome touch with the Eagle..AIRBORNE!

[@nancyspurlock8478]

I am proud of All of you guys

[@rogerborroel4707]

A Shau Valley, I Corp, artillery RTO with B/2/506th Infantry, 3rd Bde.,1968-69 - it WAS a trip!

[@brensdad7445]

Opening that bus made me think that’s what opening a can of whoop ass looks like.

[@karengraeme6273]

My uncle Pete mcvey trained there he was airborne. He was from Liverpool England

[@Dancing88Mike]

wow this is great

[@x1border820]

Wish my uncle could be here today he died in quang nam in 1966 fresh out of high school

[@AGumptionProduction]

King Mafioso sorry for your loss

[@alexandreconnoni]

Beautiful

[@2006canna]

Respect to these men. ✊

[@2098elk]

Better late than never! Hoorah!

[@calvinnotklein6368]

I know someone named Diego Camacho. The person saying welcome home when they are getting off the bus, his last name is Camacho

[@nancyspurlock8478]

Ty governor for the homecoming

[@orathaifreby2287]

Nice to see thanks you dear

[@Slavic-King1917]

WELCOME HOME!

[@rubinobolkeim4193]

Thank you veterans

[@AGumptionProduction]

Hoping I can finish this documentary someday!

[@ederjose1902]

Os Heróis da America. Merecedores de todas as homenagens. Entregaram sua juventude para defender a liberdade...

[@agochoa]

These guys deserve a damn parade on the busiest street in America. Theres lesser important things that get more recognition and more coverage.

[@user-yw6cm4mv8v]

Welcome home brothers

[@tomchristian9722]

Awesome

[@charliehovey4534]

i am a son of a vietnam vet. god bless you veterans.

[@AGumptionProduction]

Understand what your saying filmputzer. No down and outers in that crowd after that day! The vast majority of these men were well attired and presentable. Im proud of all of them! even the ones you have addressed. All of these men have stories, they are like books. And like a good book they can get worn and tattered, treasured all the same.

[@alvarez99la49]

Will never forget those who never got a welcome home because they didnt make it back 🙏 Hooah

[@motaki701]

This is why America is the Greatest Nation on Earth.

[@moore5211]

I'm crying....

[@basalduat]

Do you know Heronimo Lopez? From 1963-1965 he was at Ft Campbell KY 101 Airborne Div. He served in Nam. He was a Spec5 in 1965 and managed the G3 operations Annex at Ft Campbell. He was married with 2 children. He was from New York City. He'd be 78 to 80 years old by June 2022.

[@charlespeyersen1955]

Amen, Amen and AMEN!!!!!!!-

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Too bad it took so long to occur. Long over do. Thanks to the Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen/Women and Marines.

[@LZVietnam68]

If you have an older camper just sitting around with weeds growing around it, we'd love to have it. If it needs some work, that's okay... can't be anything major, because we are not naturally handy, but we can figure out the basics. Robert Nicholas Disabled Vietnam Veteran.or Could also use a Truck Camper called a slide in.

[@sportsfan205]

Went to basic there in 66 3mo. later was in Vietnam spent 27mo 19 days there.

[@generaltodd2]

Awesome job! What is the name of the song at the end?

[@atli1000]

Oh Wow!

[@The5admeets3vil]

@hrkrier - your brother is a hero, may he rest in peace

[@davidwilliamson4937]

I was there. I walked in behind those doors

[@jimjordan77]

'hey uncle sam put your name on the top of his list, and the statue of liberty startin' to shake her face, and the eagle will fly, man its gonna be hell when you hear mother freedom started ringin her bell and you feel like the whole wide world is falling down on you.. brought to you courtesy of red white and blue.' -tobey keith

[@wavyremix]

I fucking love Vietnam veterans.

[@Gunter_Prien]

I like USA 🇺🇸 at least for the one thing: people there can admit their mistakes. Those soldiers...they were not guilty for the government send them to fight in Vietnam 🇻🇳. I read many soldiers were made to come back individually in civil clothes to not be abused... What can I say, Welcome Home, your war is finished. With respect, from Ukraine 🇺🇦 (p.s. Visited USA 2 times, I m a merchant seafarer officer.)

[@karengraeme6273]

Long overdue

[@karentarkington236]

Man, my eyes are sweating

[@chaamigo]

was the full length video ever completed??

[@AGumptionProduction]

No unfortunately couldn't raise the funds

[@cruiz719]

As the planner of this event. Let me know how I can contact you to give you any more details you need for your documentary.

[@TheSavageGrace]

Around 2:17 -a quick look -Sgt Joe Evans -

[@JUK3B0X276]

Wish My Father Could've Seen This :(

[@rogerdavies6226]

saw at least Medal of Honor in the group