The Inspirational Story of Ted Strong, Vietnam Veteran (Presented by Laurence Fishburne)

Once a 220-pound linebacker, Ted Strong returned from the Vietnam War wounded and emaciated, missing his right arm and left leg, but his fighting spirit was intact. 47 years later, his words were etched into the glass panels of the Disabled Veterans' Life Memorial, which reads “It's possible for a man to lose half of his physical being and still become whole.”
His moving story of living with disability and becoming the man he is today was shared by Laurence Fishburne at the 2015 National Memorial Day Concert. We are honored to share his story with you.

[@rkwingo]

Every person in America should see this video. One of the most deeply moving stories about America's veterans that I have ever seen. God bless you Ted Strong and thank you for your service. America needs more people of your stature. What an inspiration.

[@mikewhite6288]

Listing to this story I got a big lump in my throat. What a extraordinary. man, and his will to live and over come the bad things that life throws at you.This generation of people today has no idea and no respect about the value of life. Thank you sir for services.

[@k9tjabo]

Sir as an veteran i salute ypu

[@carlv8168]

What a very moving story. God bless this man.

[@tayninh69]

WOW, what a story. I came home from Vietnam in 1970 and have been dealing with PTSD ever since, but that is nothing compared to what this brave man went through.

[@alberthall4923]

I was in Pacific Fleet late 60s. What a thing, that Vietnam. Welcome home, brother. God bless.

[@berto.t2222]

Welcome home and thank you for your service

[@C5Ron7]

Welcome Home Brother, I came home May 1970 and know exactly what you're feeling. 1st Cav, Grunt, Point Man. us🫡

[@tayninh69]

@@C5Ron7 Welcome home to you also brother. Some days are good for me and then some are not so good. Just hang in their brother we will get through it.

[@mosval8985]

Stay strong my brother U r not alone

[@pomololo]

I salute you both, Ted and Queen. A true King and Queen.

[@carolecarr5210]

Excellent comment.

[@Sam-qr9wu]

What a story of inspiration! I salute you, Ted Strong, you restore faith in humanity! God Bless you!

[@Nelliebabygirl]

This is my daughter Alana’s great grandpa 😭

[@juanleahy2202]

Then the temptation for him not to carry on, just to give up ... .. . What a hero this man was & is now setting an example for all veterans & others who have had traumatic life changes. Thankyou for this incredible video story. A real inspiration of living for family life.

[@alberthall4923]

God bless your grandfather, you and your family. Please tell him this old Vietnam vet salutes him, a true hero.

[@halihalihaidiho]

How beautiful is that🙏👏♥️

[@robertfarina515]

He should run for President. A real hero and patriot. My father survived similar injuries. He's my hero. Thanks for not giving up, you're an inspiration to all good people.

[@sandy5548]

I feel your pain brother WELCOME HOME one combat vet to another.sandman nam-69

[@bradfraser3216]

What terrifies me about the future is that there may not be people that get built like this

[@tomjohnson5597]

These get me every time!

[@carolecarr5210]

At end of moving narration when they showed Ted & Queen - the look of love in her eyes toward him was beautiful. Larry F. did an excellent job here also. Thank you for this phenominal story full of philosophical greats.

[@inshanz]

And here I was, thinking that I have a bad life. Truly inspiring but let’s not forget his QUEEN. Takes a very special woman to not walk away from him and move on. That’s true love. Hats off to both of them👏🏽👍🏽🙏🏽😇

[@emilmrkeberg9523]

Respect

[@stevepanwitch909]

Thank you I am so glade to be an american.

[@denniscouch9246]

God Bless you both Sir. And it is feeble, but Thank You!!!

[@k9tjabo]

Now i know he is one of the best actors today.

[@angelocasio96]

💐🌟♥️☮️💐🌟

[@markbordeaux3673]

Unbelievable!

[@raymondsmith6797]

SEMPER FI!!

[@LisaReynolds-zy7xu]

I 😢

[@billylinkjr9420]

What song is in the background?

[@carrickrichards2457]

Albinoni's Adagio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn7Fp5amaZ1jj5Y

[@razormechanic8836]

True Crime New York City!! 😍😍