11 Responses to “Vietnam Veterans Get Long Overdue ‘Welcome Home’ (With Gallery)”

1. Hmmm on April 4th, 2016 5:15 am

   I feel badly for these soldiers; they did what they were ordered to do & then returned home to a scornful & bitter country. I don’t really know much @ the details of the Vietnam War, as much I do the Civil War & WWII. It seemed like, I kind of grew up with it as a backdrop to my youth. There was a constant reminder on our TV sets, in the evenings, of war’s ugliness. So much so, that I began to tune it out, when I saw the soldiers on the news, running along side a film crew; almost surreal. Some people have called it the “Rock & Roll” War; but, most soldiers, like these veterans took it very seriously. I remember going to see the movie “Apocalypse Now” with my brother-iin-law, who did 3 tours in Vietnam. After the movie, I asked him what he thought @ it & he was pretty disgusted, by the way the soldiers were portrayed in the movie.. He told me that he & his troop, never did drugs & that they perforned their duties with honor, as best that they could. He didn’t appreciate the way Vietnam soldiers were characterized in the movie. I guess every generation has their opinion of the Vietnam War. My generation saw the War as a thing to be protested & a misuse of power, by the American government. It’s still hard for me to watch old clips of the ravages of the Vietnam War. Of course, now Vietnam is a popular tourist attraction. I guess that’s what we do, tear you down & then pay, to build you back up.

2. john on March 30th, 2016 10:49 pm

   America was once a nation that was fierce in combating communism and tyranny, but somehow we have lost our way, we don’t seem to win wars anymore, maybe God has taken victory from us, maybe as a nation we should consider why that is… We choose leaders that befriend tyrannical psychopaths to communist dictators and everything in between, and then they turn on us and try and cut our throats and leave us scratching our heads, but in the end we can only blame ourselves. I would like to say God bless America, but I can’t, because I know Him.

   I have many family members that served in Vietnam, and the horrors that some of them lived through, some of the battles that they fought, friends that died, some are affected mentally even until this day, I have great respect for these men, may God give them grace,peace, and mercy.

   When Jesus returns in all of His Glory, and sits at the throne of David, he promise’s there will be no more war…ever…not again…

3. Rodney on March 28th, 2016 3:48 pm

   Isn’t it ironic for others to have days, weeks or months devoted to them but those who sacrificed so much, at times the ultimate sacrifice, in order for those to have that freedom, are often ignored? God bless our troops from yesterday, today and tomorrow and if you can’t see fit to stand behind them, there are always positions in front of them.

4. Walnut Hill on March 28th, 2016 11:00 am

   I understand a lot of time has passed and some want to be left alone and some appreciate the thank you. I guess what moves me to honor these servicemen is that they were treated so horribly when they returned home. I was in my early 20’s and I vividly remember awful incidents done to returning Vietnam veterans. Not all of them but a good percentage of them were treated shamefully by fellow Americans. It was a black chapter in our history and we’d like to make up for it. We can’t. But we can acknowledge how they were treated as a group when they returned to U.S. soil and determine never to let it happen again.

5. Pat Ferguson on March 28th, 2016 10:46 am

   I never expected or waited for a “welcome home” when I returned from 3+ years in-country (May1965-FEB1969). I just wanted–and still want–to be left alone.

6. northofI10 on March 28th, 2016 7:52 am

   A long overdue heartfelt welcome home to all Vietnam Veterans. These are amazing vets that set aside their treatment upon returning home so many years ago and were some of the first to make sure that all returning from our recent conflicts would never experience what they endured. This is an example of true patriotism and reflective on just how much these vets care and understand others that are/have served—very classy group. God Bless all of you and hope that you feel comfort from a truly grateful nation for your service and sacrifices.

7. Nod on March 27th, 2016 6:26 pm

   I am a Vietnam veteran. I was not drafted. I spent 24 years in the military and did two tours in Nam. I was paid for my service and have never understood or cared about a thank you or a welcome home. It is great for the ones that do. If it helps them, great. So to those who need it, thank you for your service and welcome home. This is not meant to be a negative comment. Just wanted all to know there are two sides to every story.

8. Sam on March 27th, 2016 9:22 am

   Nice gesture. Better late than never. I am glad the men coming home now are acknowledged.

9. Bob C. on March 27th, 2016 7:59 am

   Welcome Home, Brothers.

10. PetLovr on March 27th, 2016 7:39 am

    Thank you all for your service and thank you for getting this welcome service together!

11. Jcellops on March 27th, 2016 6:22 am

    It’s never too late to show honor and gratitude towards our vets for their brave service during the VN war..I was around 15- too young, at that time, to grasps the full dynamics of the whole situation. God bless each one who served and sacrificed.