[RichieLion]

I post this one day late for Veteran's Day, but better late than never.

A 15 year old girl by the name of Lissie Palmer made this little video that put Hollywood to shame. After I watched it I had tears in my eyes. It's become a YouTube sensation. Please watch this in honor and remembrance of everyone you've ever loved who has served.

http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

[quirky3]

Thanks so much for that, Richie! It is so touching. One of my best friends is a Vietnam war vet, and he said when he meets another Vietnam vet, they don't say "hello", they say, "Welcome home, brother", because they never got that "way back when".

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by quirky3

Thanks so much for that, Richie! It is so touching. One of my best friends is a Vietnam war vet, and he said when he meets another Vietnam vet, they don't say "hello", they say, "Welcome home, brother", because they never got that "way back when".

I know exactly what you mean, being a Viet Nam vet myself. I was at a bike show in N.Y. in 1995, and I was admiring an art piece I had never seen before that time, depicting a fallen soldier's spirit touching the hand of his loved one's hand who had her hand over his name on the wall. I was visibly moved and after a bit of conversation the booth operator "welcomed me home". I was stunned and almost speechless. It was the very first time someone, other than my family, said that to me. I still remember that man's face.

[Trish Crocker]

Thank you..for posting this...and for serving

[rubicon]

Richie: Thank you. This type of conversation acknowledges the sacriface Nam vets made, finally apologizes for the terrible homecoming they received and is a reminder that we must not let it happen ever again

[mgjim]

Thanks Richie!