North Korean Soldier gets shocked watching US 'Thank you for your service' video

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Today we are going to talk about Ahn Hye Gyeong, a North Korean defector from North Korea.

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[dame_nation]

There is so much humanity in this woman

[Kenzie]

I've commanded the U. S. flag folding ceremony many times and presented it to the family. When a service member dies, I feel like a piece of me dies with them. It is heartfelt and I'm not alone in this feeling.
The flag represents "We the People" and the oath we pledge is the common thread that ties us together. Our oath isn't to a monarch or the leader of the country but to the constitution which defines our nation and each person of her. With our numerous differences, ranks and services, that is the one thing we all have in common and is something that we volunteered to do.

[TheGamersGrotto]

Canada and America both honor their soldiers like this... As a Canadian I make it a habit to thank soldiers and Officers for their service, even if they are American.. I feel it is a sign of respect.. and I see no reason to EVER treat people negatively.. In my opinion.. America is Canada's family.. So I feel an obligation to treat American soldiers with love and respect.

[rf.]

She is a true soldier. A “worthy death” is the best that can be asked for. She understands.

[frankgenco]

I don't know if you will see this, but I feel it needs to be said. Your sacrifice and dedication while you served was honorable. You worked hard and lived accordingly to what you knew at the time. Your eyes have been opened to the misdeeds and bad practices of where you were, and you still wish well to those who remain. These are honorable traits, and your humanity is inspiring.

[tamtmf]

My grandfather served the U.S. Army for 20 plus years. At his funeral, he wanted Taps to be played. My mom honored that wish and Taps was played by Army men who came to the funeral from the nearby base and set up the Army part of the funeral, including folding of flag. I still can't hear that song without breaking down.

[Odannyboy]

Breaks my heart to see her retelling her experience and the differences in how the are dead are honored. I’ve lost brothers I served with in the Corps and it’s never easy, but I never saw their deaths treated badly. This was a very humbling video.

[jt]

This woman is intelligent, shows compassion, is so beautiful, and always has a smile. Thank you for making videos and giving everyone a chance to see the world through your eyes. 😊

[KiltedVeteran]

This hit close to home. I have had to attend too many of my fallen brothers' memorial services and/or funerals both in the states and Afghanistan. Taps is the only song that will make cry every time I hear it. 😥

[shibboleth]

"The American flag doesn't fly because the wind blows it. It flies with the last breath of every American Soldier who died defending it." - Author Unknown

[PunchesCouches]

The flag that represents the sacrifice of the few for the many. In many ways the flag and the soldier are one, as they represent each other. This attitude is still very much alive in The United States of America, more than ever before.

[JStrick]

I have an experience I’d like to share. You might not know this but when soldiers are brought home after being killed in the line of duty they are often transported by airplane, as was briefly shown in this video. It can be a privately chartered flight or commercial. When this happens it is called an Honor Flight or Angel Flight, and the aircraft has top priority in the United States airspace. Number 1 to takeoff and number 1 to land. A number of years ago my husband and I happened to be on such a flight.

It was just a short flight, I think maybe 90 minutes. All the passengers boarded like normal. Lots at talking, laughing, grumbling, fighting over carry on storage space, typical chatter when you cram people in a cigar tube. After the last passenger boarded and we had all generally taken our seats the captain announced that we were waiting on one last passenger. People started to complain but the captain continued and said that our flight was now an Angel Flight. He told us that the passenger in question was a soldier killed in action and was being flown home. He told us a little bit about him and gave his thanks and condolences.

I kid you not, that airplane became completely silent. We looked out the window and saw a shiny black hearse and two other black vehicles being escorted by police cars with their lights flashing. They pulled up and I think eight soldiers in full dress got out. Six of them went to the hearse and the other two stood on either side of the ramp that brings the luggage.

After the six soldiers pulled out the coffin we could see that it was draped in the American flag. I could just barely see them but as the pallbearers approached the ramp the other two rendered a salute. Every other member of the crew nearby stood by with their hands on their hearts. I saw no one talking. It was very slow, very somber, and incredibly respectful.

At that point I couldn’t see anything else as the wing was in the way but after about another ten minutes or so two of the soldiers in their dress uniforms, one carrying a folded American flag, boarded and sat at the very front seats (which I hadn’t even noticed were left empty. Then the captain announced that we were ready to depart so we started the backup and began to taxi to the runway. The flight attendants gave their usual demonstration about seatbelts and all that. Not one peep could be heard from any of us passengers. Then the captain announced that there were no delays and that we had been given number one priority to takeoff.

As we taxied over to our runway it was lined with dozens of police cars, fire trucks, and regular cars, of course at a safe distance. All had their lights flashing. All standing and all saluting or with their hands on their hearts.

We took off and everything was pretty normal but it was very quiet. Usually short flights like this can be pretty noisy. This one was like being in a library.

When we were approaching our destination the captain said that we were priority one to land and that after landing the plane would stop short of the gate. This would allow the soldier and his escorts to disembark first and he requested that the rest of us remain seated. He again shared his condolences and thanked us passengers for being patient. Once we landed and began to taxi to our gate I looked out the window and, again, saw many flashing lights along the runway. It was dark by this point so I don’t know how many vehicles were there but it had to have been dozens.

We stopped just short of our gate and the two soldiers stood up, shook the captain’s hand (I’m guessing both pilot and co-pilot can’t leave their seats at the same time) and got off the plane by a ramp that had been driven over. After several minutes we saw the coffin being carried to the awaiting hearse by more attending soldiers in full dress blues. It was completely silent in that aircraft. I turned back to my husband and saw that he had stood up. Several other passengers as well, no doubt military affiliated themselves. All giving their fellow service member their final salute.

It only took a few minutes and soon we taxied the remaining distance to our gate. It was surreal. Still very quiet. Everyone was respectful. Helped each other with their carry on luggage. Allowing others to go before them. Not the normal scramble to be the first off the plane. My husband is active military so I was sad at the passing of one of our military family members. But I was awed and honored as well. It was an amazing experience. Not in a fun ha-ha amusement park ride “let’s go again!” kind of way, but amazing because of the honor and respect I saw that the average person can show. We were all strangers. None of us knew the soldier. Many had connections to other flights and were anxious to get to their next gates. Yet the respect and love I saw that day will stay with me for the rest of my life.

[md_vandenberg]

She should react to the Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Those guards are known as Sentinels and are attached to the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard".

I don't think many know that other Countries have the same honor given to their war fallen. In England, the Unknown Warrior is interred at Westminster Abbey, same as the Kings of England. It is forbidden to walk upon the tomb of the Unknown Warrior. In France, their Unknown is buried beneath the _Arc de Triomphe_ and marked by an Eternal Flame. Perhaps my comment may pique someone's interest in this topic.

[vincemartinez]

I was glued to every word she said. The Fact that their Soldiers do not receive individual burials and a Flag Draped over there in coffins say volumes. Why we should be even more grateful to be American. Thank You Ahn Hye Gyung for your service and welcome to America. San Diego Bumblebee USN Retired.

[grievousangelic]

A gentleman in our church died in early February. He was 90 and a Korean War veteran. One of the finest people I've ever known. I was privileged to attend his service and the graveside ceremony in our churchyard. He was buried with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute and "Taps." Rest well, Brother Jay. I miss you.

[missunderstood]

I feel sad watching this because people who have died serving in the American army are given a respectful and honorable funeral while most of the souls lost in North Korea are treated like a statistic, a number, nothing. Every single North Korean is worthy of a honorable funeral too, not just the elite and well respected, EVERYONE! My heart feels for this woman who is doing her best to react to these videos for views.

[mikemccormick]

If you have served in the military and are tough as nails the one thing that tears at your heart is TAPS. Gets you every time.

[therdtrombonist]

These are the videos I struggle with the most. I'm a disabled vet so every time I see the funeral procession, I cry.

[differnet]

Thank you for giving this perspective on the treatment of our military dead. I have had the sad privilege of attending the funerals of service members. In the military, we consider the job of Graves Registration one of the most important. We agree to never stop seeking a way to bring our fallen brothers and sisters home to their families.

[bethm]

I’m always so touched by North Korean soldiers and their reactions to how the United States handled the bodies of our soldiers and the respect we have for them and in general for our military. I hope they realize how much we respect THEIR bravery too.