Voices Veteranos: Mexican America and the Legacy of Vietnam

[@robertmorales5572]

I remember the Vietnam Vets very fondly a lot of respect for veterans especially combat veterans.My Dad taught me to respect veterans he was a combat veteran WW2 along with all my uncle's WW2,Korea,and cousin's that fought in Vietnam so proud of all the Chicano Veterans all Veterans but very proud of the Chicano veterans God bless them and I thank them so much for their service even now whenever I meet a Vietnam Veteran

[@troop210]

My Grandfather was in the Vietnam War.. I love this. There does need to be more on Mexican American vets. Salute!

[@shofan70]

I served with many great men in the Navy white, black, brown, whatever we all wore the same uniform and deserve the same respect. Every single vet is my brother.

[@hansm8688]

Very nice documentary. I wish there was more done for the Latino Veterans. It's important so that we can all realize that at the end of the day anyone with love and patriotism for this country is an American.

[@pdxmtngoat]

Thanks guys for all of your service. I was born during Vietnam. Much respect. Best wishes all.

[@blsi4037]

I support all veterans!

[@glenvalley4326]

A book needs to be written about the Mexicans who served in the Vietnam war.

[@user-dv8ge8hf1o]

Amazing men! Thank you gentlemen for your service. To those of you who spat at them you'd better hope we never cross paths. From an OIF veteran.

[@davidortega357]

When I was in Korea as a soldiery sister sent me a care package it was corn tortillas chorizo ,4 packs of chorizo on base I had a hot plate and pan to cook bought some eggs made my favorite BF dish chorizo con eggs torts yummy

[@mantahoan4999]

My grandfather fought against the French and my father also continued to fight the US. from Vietnam

[@agentssg1]

my respect to your grandfather, father and ancestors, i admire the determination and resilience of the vietnamese people. my father served in the u.s. army, medic vietnam 1967-1968 chu lai , and duc pho

[@mantahoan4999]

@@agentssg1 .Their stamina (millions of people) at that time surpassed that of humans. My country without such people will definitely be divided like Korea and Korea today. and the imperial countries did not understand why they lost when invading Vietnam.

[@agentssg1]

@@mantahoan4999 ho chi minh and viet-minh helped u.s defeat japanese in indochina, ho chi minh asked for u.s. support for vietnam independence, even qoute abraham lincoln in his speech. when french return after ww2, , no choice but war...

[@user-dv8ge8hf1o]

The courage of my enemies gives me honor. May the dead find peace.

[@tkso.philly3879]

Te amo mi hermano soldados

[@jessesilva7448]

Viva la Raza SOMOS chingos

[@joemendiola7345]

Simon Roll, ese y con Little Joe shut up.

[@donaldcameron8909]

Respect !!!

[@toptextestrella1278]

We are all Americans

[@hour7141]

top text Estrella "mexicans" when they're civilians, but "Americans" when they want to recruit them😂

[@joemendiola7345]

Sure we are, are you kidding? Growing up they did not treat me as an American.

[@stranger4999]

They call us Mexican when we are working in the fields and American when they want us to go fight a war .. California Vietnam Vet

[@Californiansurfer]

Proud. New Magnum PI

[@josecervantesluigi1117]

CHICANO MORATORIUM IN LA, THE LARGE DISPROPORTION OF CASUALTIES SUSTAIN BY RAZA IN COMBAT ZONES AND THE HISTORY OF VET REMAINS NOT ALLOWED TO BE BURIED IN ALGLO ONLY CEMENTARIES IN TEXAS......ETC.ETC...

[@joemendiola7345]

True.

[@apolonioramon7089]

I really don't know what this soldier's are talking about.Late one evening,i was taken to the dark jungle,and told the only way you get out of here is in a plastic green bag or a million dollar wound.I lived in the jungle,ate,slept,and dreamed, about my chances of making it out.The work consumes your energy,and you were always sleepy.The work load consume all your time.We would go up to five months without writing,cuz of the labor involved. A day's work routine.Up before the sun cleared the night.In the dark you retrieved your equipment and lined up in a single up the mountain,and ready to move,the first light of day trickle through the canopy of the jungle. Soldier's in line at night with a 100 lbs. of weight on his roucksack.He shifted his weight on his back,n you clearly heard the sound in the dark, then the word to move out was given.The day's were hard and long.We climbed mountain after mountain.Sometimes you ran out of water and you even cursed God for your predicament you you were in.The monsoon season was the worst. You ate your C-rations cold,cuz no fires were allowed.No change of clothes,these we did seven day's a week.I never liked anyone or wanted buddies.I was alone far from home and lonely and was mad all the time.Anger makes you strong.You can do impossible things with Anger n Hate. White Wolf

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

And my grandfathers neighbors called.him friend. Not Mexican! White ,jew, what ever! He was respected But that all change when the trash came over!

[@rosemarymontez471]

Thank you all for your service and sacrifice, 👍💞🙏😇

[@jesuscarrion1381]

As veteran I agree with you ... I saw every member as an American 🇺🇸, not by former county.

[@joemendiola7345]

What trash?