I returned to Vietnam four years ago. I was Ok until I got to Hue and stood looking down Le Loi street. All I could picture were Marines being shot to pieces during the TET Offensive in 68. I could feel the presence of those men that fought and died there. It was a surreal and emotional experience.

I did two tours in Vietnam. When I got back to the "World" my country rejected me. I got out of the Navy in 1973 the veterans organizations rejected me. Decades later I applied to take a trip back to Vietnam like the one in this video, I was rejected time after time. So I got my passport, a visa and a plane ticket on my own dime. I flew across the Pacific alone. I walked out of the air conditioning on to the sidewalk at Tan Son Nhat just after midnight into the dark and heat alone. The Vietnamese people welcomed me back, I didn't feel alone any longer. The money I spent was the best investment I ever make.

I am Canadian, and we did not participate. However, my father served our country for 32 years. He despised the Vietnam war, but was proud of his brother in arms across the border. I find these men quite remarkable

I was a weapons mechanic in the Air Force, I extended my tour another 6 months to save enough money to buy a new car. So I made 2 trips back to the States, I didn’t see any protests, I was expecting them though an changed into my civies both times before I boarded my flights back to Virginia. On my first trip home I was on a flight that made a stop in Chicago, it in December, snow storm cancelled our flight to Va, as I was getting off the flight the Captain said come with the crew, he recognized my Vietnam hair and tan, and my worn-out look as a Vet. They took me to their hotel, got me a room and took me to dinner with the whole crew. They were so nice and welcomed me home, it was not what I was expecting, I was 20 then. My second return was normal with no protests either. I was 21 then, I did see some protests on tv while at home on tv. 5 years later I joined the Army an flew Hueys 10 years for them, War was over then, did hear some hair raising stories from Vets who flew in the War.

as a Vietnamese that had grandfathers fought the Japanese and the French , and my father , uncles fought the Americans... I really hope our people and the American people could one day be really closed friend and ally.

Forgiveness? I don’t need to be forgiven for anything. I was thrown into a war and I fought to survive but did nothing to be forgiven for. I guess if you did things that were outside of your mission then those individuals might want to seek forgiveness. I didn’t and none of my brothers did. I don’t understand this aspect of the film, seeking forgiveness.

I did 2 tours in Nam: 67-68 (41st Sig Bn @ Qui Nhon} & 70-71 I99th Light Inf @ long Binh; 1st Cav Div @ Bien Hao & La Kai; then on to Camp Holloway with 1st Avn Bde in Pleiku. If I ever went back besides the other places been in country, the 3 places that mean the most to me are: Qui Nhon during Tet '68, La Kai awarded the Bronze Star Medal & Pleiku when I last had breakfast with my best friend we called "Short Round" who was killed when his Huey was shot down later that day. It's been 50+ years and still suffer the fog of war. I envy you guys who have the courage of going back. Still have a lot of anger now even as a 73 year old, but my wife of 50 years who was an army medic has helped me so much. We got married after only going together for 2 months, I was 23 and she was 20. That's the best thing that ever happen to me. Without her who knows what I might have been. It's because of her I made a career in the military and earned 3 college degrees including a masters.

I had two tours in Vietnam. After first tour 65-66, I was at a party and people laughing with me discovered I was a Vietnam returnee. I then became a baby killer. I then left the party. Went back to Nam in 69 came home in July 70. Vietnam was not my first combat assignment. I went to the Domican Republic before Vietnam.

I have been to Vietnam twice - the place and people are beautiful. In general they have found closure and peace from their past - I hope more veterans can find such closure for their anguish.

What about south Vietnamese ex-soldiers abroad and in Vietnam still suffered about their own war and their own daily life and their children without future at home in Vietnam from the Vietnam government ? No reunion between ex south Vietnamese soldiers with US ex Vietnam veteran in the US ?

I’m a Vietnamese. For us younger generation, we have no recollection about the war. The only think that we’d know is from our older family member telling us or from the text book and museum. I think all of us would put it just like the Hàm Rồng guerrilla: “we were enemy in the past, now we’re friends, let’s shake our hands.”

Thank you to all who served in Vietnam. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Most of all, Welcome home soldiers

This truly brought tears,and touched my heart....

I met Joe today, randomly in Tionesta, Pa. He told me about his documentary. He also gave me a challenge coin. A very moving experience. And this film is great

Outstanding work. What powerful stories they have. Congrats, GSU.

Good documentation film. War is brutal. Let's build a bright future.

Love...... without fighting please. No war. Live peacefully.

Most of the G.I . are young and inexperiences in VN war and most serve about a year or be wounded then they go home..for us Vietnamse soldiers have to fight until we are die or lost a leg and an arm or both .. any way we are so greatful for your servies in our stupid war and i hope and wish all the best to all of you and any one around the world did came to help us in those year..my condolences for all the people have died and their family in VN war. God bless you all from me. ( Ex South Vietnamese Navy. CA/USA.

God bless ALL of our veterans. If you never received a welcome home from anyone, please from the bottom of my heart. WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!! Theres a special place in heaven for all of you.

Really enjoyed this. Watched with family...Tears and smiles.