Vietnam veterans reunite with fellow POWs 50 years after coming home

Vietnam Prisoners of War gathered at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library 50 years after the president first honored the servicemen at the White House. The bond between the veterans remains strong and they credit each other for surviving months and years of torture and making it back home together. Carter Evans reports.

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[GordyThomas]

In 1973, I had returned from Vietnam and I was a nursing student at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. Some of these men were the very first patients I worked with at the hospital.

[red_fa]

This video should have a million views. All of these men deserve the upmost respect.

[ahjaanhugh]

I'm a 74 year old Canadian. In secondary school, I took heat for defending the Americans who answered the call of service and went to Vietnam. My dad and his two brothers all volunteered for WW II service. Uncle Storie never came home KIA 14 April 1945 during the liberation of the Netherlands. My sister once brought a draft dodger home for dinner. Dad was not polite when he asked him to get the h_ll out of the house.

[decafmocha]

God Bless each of these soldiers...thank you for your service

[daynaal-shammary]

I am glad they are finding peace and getting their dues. Thank you for your service.

[dave]

Look up "courage" in the dictionary and you'll see a photo of each and every one of these guys. My heartfelt thanks to each of these gentlemen and all others who served in Vietnam.

[johnlewis]

a month before i was born...As a Fellow Retired Veteran.. I salute all the POW who made it and didnt ....RIP

[muffsmercury]

Many Vietnam veterans were still in and were called to serve in Desert Storm in 1991. That was their victory since it was not achieved in Vietnam. The US gov't would not let it happen. Bless these great soldiers.

[georgesabol]

Dear sir's, I understand why you don't want to be called heroes. But in a world today when dirt bag performers can be hailed by some for being heroes, you truly are. You are magnanimous gentlemen who answered the call to duty. Thank you all for your service.

[ilfd]

My friend was a young Marine in Vietnam. A tough one, he was chosen to lead the troops on the ground In VIC formation; the leader is the first man the enemy sees with the troops on the left and right behind him. There was a bomb that blew and impaired his hearing, and he was sent home to heal, but he wanted to return early to protect and save his men, and he did—a true hero. Later in life, he built businesses and was discussed in Forbes magazine. He also finances the movies in Hollywood. These are the types of mentors to learn from. May the universe find you and send you the warmest wishes, D!

[jennifercoleman]

So thankful these men made it through alive

[DevilDogDen]

I belong to the American Legion Post 2. Almost every member is a Vietnam Veteran, a Korean War Veteran, and even a WW2 veteran. I find myself in very fine company indeed.... I myself am a Veteran who completed 8 deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan ( Marine Infantry).

[pattiday-malina]

Thank you. God bless you and yours indeed.

[joememphis]

My uncle who turns 80 years old in December was in the 25th Infantry Division during Vietnam. He fought in the Tet Offensive. He retired in 1989 as a Command Sergeant Major after 23 years of service. He was awarded a Bronze Star with a “V” device (for Valor), a Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and he even spent two decades working with FedEx, retiring as VP of Public Relations for the company.

[maryannkochanski]

All veterans deserve our country’s best. Best hospitals, best service, the best our country has to offer, because of their love of country and honor to our flag.

[lloydwalters]

God bless each and everyone of them, they deserve the utmost respect!

[christophertmunro]

GOD BLESS ALL THESE AMERICANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICES MADE FOR A GRATEFUL NATION.

[chocolatechips]

We cannot fathom what they went through! I’m so sad for all the pain they endured and that they didn’t even want to be called heroes… Just heartbreaking!

[marialongoria]

"Didn't we learn anything from Vietnam"

[kathrynrede]

Col Austin is a family friend. He's an amazing man!