Iwo Jima - Once Enemies, Now Friends

World War II veterans visited Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary of one most iconic battles of World War II, March 21, 2015.

Video by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

[raptornomad]

Whoa, that Lieutenant's son married a Kamikaze pilot's daughter? Talk about faith in humanity restored!

[xirocastgaming]

Hats off to every soldier here. I almost cried when the guys said "...maybe my last time I will be here in Iwo Jima..."

[TeddylsALiar]

Its sad to think that in 5-10 years time that generation will be gone.

[cpbamibie]

When he said "I don't know how much time I have left" my heart broke into a million pieces.

[somanytakennames]

Funny how there are people who weren't even born when this war happened (on both sides) who for some reason, hate people from the opposing side because of what happened. Yet these guys who did literally fight each other, potentially killed each others friends, can meet where they fought and shake hands with each other. Incredible.

[SouthwesternEagle]

I don't want that generation to die... :'C

[xTRUExiNsANiTYx]

These men are part of one of the greatest generations of all time. How can you disrespect someone like this. Just think of everything they've seen in their lives. Their fathers probably fought in WWI, they probably have sons who served in Vietnam/Korea, and grandsons serving in Iraq/Afghanistan. Besides that, they've seen the invention of color TV, home A/C units, computers, cell phones, smartphones, and so on. Everything our generation cannot live without, their generation invented and continued to live without. No words can describe how thankful I am for these men. God bless them and God bless America.

[MikMoen]

Pretty amazing what several decades can do. Japan was perhaps the fiercest force the U.S. ever faced, and now they're one of our closest allies.

[Beowulf-egli]

The things these men went through.... And yet we have every teenager today complaining about how "hard" their life is. I will always respect the men and woman who put their lives on the line while we sit here and complain.

[idope_v]

i have so much respect for ww2 vetrens

[LTCamaro]

God bless them all. So much wisdom has come to all of them in their age and experiences.

[Atamv]

1:28 old enemies bowing too each other. There is something deeply moving about those seconds, had to watch it a few times for it to really sink in.

[mightyrockstar]

I salute both Japanese and American veteran

[usmc-veteran-]

Everyone of these men are the "OLD BREED". The toughest battle in Marine Corps history. Thank you WW-2 Marine veterans. Just think some of these Marines knew Chesty Puller. Semper Fidelis Marines.

[michaelphillips]

God bless the veterans. It takes guts to fight, but it also takes a real man to forgive others. Respect to both sides.

[Pandaninja]

The Greatest Generation ever in the History of Mankind.
May you find peace and guidance for the remainder of your days!

[hangitfire]

It's very sad....these individuals who lived through are almost all just hope that we don't forget like we do today with WW1

[tuiman]

*"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace"* - Jimmi hendrix

[Bargadiel]

RIP Jerry Yellin. He passed away yesterday December 21, 2017. Your story is incredible and I will always cherish your book. Condolences to the Yellin family.

[nickcruz]

I am a man from Guam planning to serve in the marines I want to personally thank you for liberating my home