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ReplyDeleteLet me begin by saying that I am a Vietnam-Era veteran. Service from 1967 through 1971, with two years in the Far East.
Here's what I want to say:
I've had about enough of these grandstanding "coming home" videos. I equate them with the 'will you marry me' public displays that one constantly sees on YouTube and even the national news.
To me it is as selfish a moment that could ever be displayed.
Coming home - and reuniting with your loved ones - should be as personal and heartwarming as any event in one's lifetime. It should NOT be something that is tailor-made for the public's consumption.
If I didn't pull anybody's chain enough so far, let me also say this: I am SICK of hearing about the damn "Welcome Home" parties for 'Nam vets. I was there. Get over it.
Be proud just for your service. Period.
Sorry.... Had to rant.
(By the way: I DO love the reunions videos when the soldier is reunited with his dog. That's very cool!)
Thank you for your service. It is a tragedy that your generation did not get the welcome home you deserved. I am a former Marine and Gulf War vet. I respectfully disagree with your viewpoint. Any vet that serves in combat deserves all they can get in terms of a welcome home. Placing it in the public forum reminds civilians of the incredible sacrifice made by out vets.
DeleteI must say that the commenter has a good point , nothing magical about war or the military. She still doesn't understand what has happened and deserves to. The children need the truth about war and the military. The past 7 years have been nothing but deceit and lies from Obama , let's get it right now. However , it nice to see the reunion.
ReplyDeleteWe are so caught up in this BS that we have lost the real meaning of freedom and what it takes.
ReplyDeleteWe join the service now for the honor of retiring with benefits .
ReplyDeleteIt used to be for God and Country. Thanks Obama , you have it a$$ backwards.
I'm also a vet from 1966-1968 infantry recon , when I came home they were burning the city (Washington D.C.). No thanks for me or a welcome home , they just laughed at my uniform. I fought for their right to protest , but not burn or damage property. Nice to see a kind response , just teach her why you did this act of military involvement .
ReplyDeleteI, too, came home to Baltimore during the riots of '67.
DeleteBut after seeing true poverty and true civil rights abuses overseas, I wished that the protesters could've experienced what I saw. I'm pretty sure their outlook would've changed.
The worst slum in the worst ghetto in America would have been considered a palace to the many families I witnessed that basically lived in cardboard boxes.
I've never looked at poverty the same since returning to The World.
When I see a video of a soldier walking into a crowded school to surprise his (or her) kid when they come back from deployment, my very first thought is to wonder how many other kids in that school or class have their parent or family member still overseas.
ReplyDeleteThis must sadden them and hurt them deeply.
I agree with 11:50 that it is nothing more than "grandstanding", and some compassion for the feelings of others should be considered.