As the wife of a sailor now retired, we had many of these reunions. And I can tell you that at that moment, the rest of the world disappears, and there is no one there but your family. No one.....
God Bless those soldiers AND their families. The families who are wondering if their loved one will make it home alive. The moms who have to answer the questions of those young children. The parents who raised the soldier. May ALL Americans pray for the comfort and strength that only God can provide. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I love seeing our veterans honored and applauded. I'm a sucker for veterans, young or old. I cover all the public events around here that involve mostly older veterans, a few still left from World War II, and many Vietnam veterans. At our local Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, the Grand Marshals were six WWII veterans. Two have since passed, but two of the four remaining ones rode in a car at the head of the parade. One just turned 102 and the other is in his 90s. The crowds along the entire parade route applauded them as they rode by. I've interviewed all of the four remaining ones, so it almost brought me to tears. Those four are in my book: "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors." I was happy to see them honored!
A beautiful story told in such a sweet honest way that I can picture it in my mind as though it was a movie. Love the precious family and the warm glow it creates.
Homecoming is always good. Sometimes it gets noticed when somebody is in uniform. Other times it doesn't. It's still good and worthy of applause. Here's to good homecomings, to making up, to reunions. A standing O and calls for an encore for all of them.
Unfortunately, homecoming was NOT good for those soldiers who fought in Vietnam, my husband being one of them. I did not know him then, but he and countless others were spit upon in the airport. He actually did not get thanked for his service until we moved to Texas near an army base - 40 years after he came home from Vietnam!
Penny, that’s so unfortunate. There were so many who were not given the welcome they deserved, especially in light of them being blamed for something they had almost no choice in. I’m glad he finally was welcomed by others who knew and understood.
Your husband was an innocent victim of a war in which we never should have been involved. Our streets are still the home of many whose lives were forever ruined by serving our corrupt leadership during that troubled period. It is an ugly blight on our history as a democracy. For your husband, i hope he realizes now that for most informed Americans, he is a hero and has our utmost apology, appreciation and respect.
I remember. It’s heartbreaking. Our country has not always behaved with the character and honor that it should have. There is lots of blame to spread around to lots of different folks/groups. Hopefully all the prayers being lifted for our country are guiding folks to do better. Please thank your husband for his service for me.
Vietnam (shame on our country), and they both came home (thank God). But the damage done (physical and mental) still lingers. Their disgraceful reception equaled the horrors of the war.
I’ve only been a subscriber to Sean’s columns for a couple of weeks and I’ve come to realize that I’d better have a box of tissues handy when I read them.
I’m so happy for our young soldiers, sailors and marines returning home to the gracious welcomes. When we returned home from the Vietnam War we received a rude unwelcome. God bless our service men and women.
And that was so wrong. I apologize for what you and your fellow servicemen went through. There is no excuse for how you all were treated. Thank you for your service, Michael…however belatedly. There are many of us who do appreciate the sacrifice you made.
As the wife of a sailor now retired, we had many of these reunions. And I can tell you that at that moment, the rest of the world disappears, and there is no one there but your family. No one.....
God Bless those soldiers AND their families. The families who are wondering if their loved one will make it home alive. The moms who have to answer the questions of those young children. The parents who raised the soldier. May ALL Americans pray for the comfort and strength that only God can provide. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I love seeing our veterans honored and applauded. I'm a sucker for veterans, young or old. I cover all the public events around here that involve mostly older veterans, a few still left from World War II, and many Vietnam veterans. At our local Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, the Grand Marshals were six WWII veterans. Two have since passed, but two of the four remaining ones rode in a car at the head of the parade. One just turned 102 and the other is in his 90s. The crowds along the entire parade route applauded them as they rode by. I've interviewed all of the four remaining ones, so it almost brought me to tears. Those four are in my book: "God's Umbrella: Southwest New Mexico World War II Survivors." I was happy to see them honored!
A beautiful story told in such a sweet honest way that I can picture it in my mind as though it was a movie. Love the precious family and the warm glow it creates.
The flight attendant is right, Sean! Those stories never get old. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
Homecoming is always good. Sometimes it gets noticed when somebody is in uniform. Other times it doesn't. It's still good and worthy of applause. Here's to good homecomings, to making up, to reunions. A standing O and calls for an encore for all of them.
Unfortunately, homecoming was NOT good for those soldiers who fought in Vietnam, my husband being one of them. I did not know him then, but he and countless others were spit upon in the airport. He actually did not get thanked for his service until we moved to Texas near an army base - 40 years after he came home from Vietnam!
Penny, that’s so unfortunate. There were so many who were not given the welcome they deserved, especially in light of them being blamed for something they had almost no choice in. I’m glad he finally was welcomed by others who knew and understood.
Thank you, Lander.
Your husband was an innocent victim of a war in which we never should have been involved. Our streets are still the home of many whose lives were forever ruined by serving our corrupt leadership during that troubled period. It is an ugly blight on our history as a democracy. For your husband, i hope he realizes now that for most informed Americans, he is a hero and has our utmost apology, appreciation and respect.
Thank you, Glenn.
I remember. It’s heartbreaking. Our country has not always behaved with the character and honor that it should have. There is lots of blame to spread around to lots of different folks/groups. Hopefully all the prayers being lifted for our country are guiding folks to do better. Please thank your husband for his service for me.
Thank you, Carla.
Please tell him, from one Vet to another, Thank you and I am truly sorry for the way all f them were treated.
Thank you, Darrin.
Both my husband and his brother were drafted for
Vietnam (shame on our country), and they both came home (thank God). But the damage done (physical and mental) still lingers. Their disgraceful reception equaled the horrors of the war.
Thank the Lord they came home. Please thank them for their service - a little late, but heartfelt!
From my friend, Jackie Gleason, “How sweet it is!”
I’ve only been a subscriber to Sean’s columns for a couple of weeks and I’ve come to realize that I’d better have a box of tissues handy when I read them.
Thank you, Sean!
Lovely story…bless that young family! How lucky are they that daddy came home alive!!
That Flight Attendant must have been a Varsity Cheerleader who knew how to inspire the crowd. And also a sweet Prom Queen who got kissed by her King💕
It all played out so perfectly, when the Soldier planted “The Kiss” on his Best Girl. Worth the price of admission to see that Homecoming…WOW💋
And yes indeed, “it NEVER gets old!!”
I’m so happy for our young soldiers, sailors and marines returning home to the gracious welcomes. When we returned home from the Vietnam War we received a rude unwelcome. God bless our service men and women.
And that was so wrong. I apologize for what you and your fellow servicemen went through. There is no excuse for how you all were treated. Thank you for your service, Michael…however belatedly. There are many of us who do appreciate the sacrifice you made.
I hope they have a boy💙
Great story!
Beautiful- I’m clapping myself& crying cuz I remember my dad away & couldn’t wait for him to be home!! Thank u Sean . God Bless Our Military🇺🇸
So Good I was grinning myself!
Thank you Sean.