I was the son of an abusive Army colonel who didn't give a damn about my own military service. But I made sure to drop off each of my three military sons at every one of their departures, and to be the first person they saw when they returned. God kept them all safe for me and I am so proud of them all.
This is just corporate pandering to the American fetishization of the military. Henry Ford was a huge fan of Hitler, btw. Anyways, fuck these commercials. -a veteran
Wow Fourteen years ago . Patriots thru and thru and thru can still relate to this commercial. Thanks for your service veterans . God Bless all of you . And a special thanka to my Dad . WW2 Vet Bombardier Navigator,US ARMY AIR CORP, 9TH AIR FORCE, 391 Bombardment Group. Recipient of The Distinguish Flying Cross. He will be 101 years old September 2023 .
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. I don't mind telling you this made me cry. When I came home from my overseas deployment, the U.S. Flag flew from my parent's porch. It was so good to see them.
THAT... was beautiful, but only a combat veteran could truly appreciate the message hidden deep inside that commercial. Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, 1968-69
Save this video/commercial. This was a time when many American companies advertised character, honor, patriotism and loyalty to the people who made their companies great. It was a time of history blended with the greatness of America. No divisiveness, just celebration of the spirit of our nation. Companies today have forgotten this basic tenet.
"loyalty to the people who made their companies great" There wouldn't be a need for labor laws if that were true. 100 years ago you could have been working in a sweat shop at age 10 with no compensation for fingers or hands lost.
My Dad graduated high school in June of 1941, in December of that year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the US into WW2. At the time my Dad, a then 18 year old kid from Kansas drove a ‘36 Ford 5 window coupe. He was drafted in January of 1942 and came home in September of 1945 (no furloughs back then, you served for the duration). When he arrived back home he discovered that his folks had kept the car for him. They drove it sparingly (gas was rationed then and they already had a ‘37 Buick Roadmaster). This sorta reminds me of that story about my Dad. They’ve all passed away. Sure do miss them.
Yes my Dad signed up before war. He was going to make the Army Air Corps, as it was called before Air Force, his career. Well, like you said, there were no furloughs back then. So he was in the war till it was over. He had been sending money home all that time for his dad to buy him a car. Of course he didn’t know his little brother had been driving it! 😂 That’s another story. But they and another brother who died during basic training are all gone. I cherish the memories and stories he did share. Thanks for sharing your dad’s story. God bless. 🇺🇸
Brought tears to my eyes. Brought back the memory of my parents dropping me off to get on the bus for basic training at 18 years old. She didn't cry in front of me but my dad told me she cried for 3 days. I'm 68 now and watched my son leave for basic training 12 years ago.
VIETNAM.....TWO UGLY COMBAT TOURS.....1967-1969.....TET OFFENSIVE......SEVERELY WOUNDED SECOND TOUR 18 JULY 1968......BY 1991.....100% DAV. ALL FOUR OF OUR GROWN WITH FAMILIES SONS ARE ARMY VETS.......BOSNIA, IRAQ X THREE, ISRAEL X TWO, AFGHANISTAN....NEARLY LOST OUR YOUNGEST DURING HIS SECOND AFGHANISTAN TOUR IN 2010 WHEN HIS ARMORED VEHICLE RAN OVER A LAND MINE.....NOW 60% DAV. NEVER SAW DEMENTIA JOE, KENYA BORN OVOMIT, BILLYBONER.....IN VIETNAM!!! NEVER!!! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🤮🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🙏
I left shortly after my 17th birthday. 47 years later I watched my youngest get picked up by his recruiter to head off to Parris Island. Then it was my eyeballs that were sweating…. That was 24 years ago and he’s still in.
I didn't serve; my brother's did; this vid brought many memories of THEIR time. (Of all things, my oldest brother bought a RED CAMARO; (CLOSE idea...). He was SO PROUD of that car...! 😲😃👍
I was like; oh ya sure Ford's best commercial. Ok you got me good. Yes I cried at the end. I did six west pac tours during three wars. I remember how coming home can be. Thanks, Retired Chief 22 years United States Navy
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And United States Coast Guardsman. They go through hell also, what they see, have to do, what happens to them. Stabbed, shot at, disfigured. There is a battle at sea.
I dismissed my platton, and stood looking into the crowd for my family. I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't see them. I still remember the rush of emotion as I saw my son and daughter running my way. My wife was waiting, letting the kids have their time with me. I still think of all the yellow ribbons I saw on the way home. Every house on our culdisac had a yellow ribbon. My neighbor walked over and handed me a beer. A handshake, hug and a welcome home. I thank God I was able to get back home alive each time. But I pray for those who didn't make it.
My Dad wasn't that emotional when I came home. But he did said that I was the most alive dead person he'd ever seen. But eventually he did finally say welcome home after dinner though.
Random: Heard the head of the Joint Chiefs recently in a press interview, General Millay. He said the purpose of an Army was to prevent wars. Sunzi thought that way too. Author "The Art of War" Greatest China general who ever lived, maybe the greatest anywhere.
When I got back, it was nothing like this. We arrived back at our barracks around midnight. It was basically deserted apart from the wives and girlfriends. I finally got home at around 2 am sunday morning and had to be back on parade monday at 8.30. But that is the British army for you.
When are we going to stop sending one generation after another into senseless, unwinnable conflicts? My grandfather fought in WWI, the "war to end all wars." My uncles fought in WWII, my dad in Korea. My cousins went to Vietnam, their sons to Desert Storm and Afghanistan and Iraq. The only people who really win are bankers and financiers and defense contractors.
My parents didn't even want to drive forty five miles to the airport to pick me up. I had to pay for a taxi to drive me most of the way. After being dropped off I still had another five miles to go. There I was 6:30 in the evening the sun low on the horizon wearing my Navy dress whites carrying my duffle bag walking five miles on a graveled rural road. I walked about a mile and a half when an elderly farmer and his wife picked me up and drove me the rest of the way. Only two people welcomed home that day, the taxi driver and the elderly farmer.
Did your parents not welcome you home WHEN you got home, sir? I'm thanking you now and praying for you. God bless you and thank you for your service - from the daughter/niece of WW2 Army dad/uncles in every branch; uncle Korean War PH recip; son US Coast Guard veteran.
Awesome commercial and can vouch for the awesome 1969 Mach 1. I know a little bit about these cars as you can see in my avatar. That was me in 1975 after graduation with my 1970 Mach 1. Great respect to those who served. My family was all Navy, my wife’s family was Air force. Both sides served in wars since WW1, and by the grace of God, all came home safe. God Bless all who served.
Regardless of the reasons behind their orders, all of those serving in uniform deserve a solid "WELCOME HOME". Be blessed in the name of Jesus Christ, the Savior/King of mankind, Amein.
One of the best video's, let alone commercials I have ever watched.......I have no children of my own but this brought me to tears.... To all of those who have given themselves to us in service of this country, THANK YOU For all that you have given.
I am a proud daughter and wife of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. This brought tears to my eyes. A long commercial but so worth it. I thank them all for their service.✌🏽🤟🏽🙏🏽
FORD built the Willow Run plant , then built B24 Liberator Bombers for WWII . The 1 mile long plant completed , rolled out one bomber every 63 minutes . America outproduced Germany and Japan simultaneously . We need to produce everything we need again . JOBS
My Dad flew in B-24s out of a base in Italy during WWII...he was a nose-gunner. As to your comment about jobs, the US is at 3.7% unemployment...the vast majority of Americans are working unless they're disabled or don't want to work. Even some of the homeless are working two or three jobs in hopes of getting back into a home.
@@thelostcosmonaut5555 Ford also traveled to Berlin to receive an award personally delivered by Hitler. He was not the American hero so many believe that he was.
This reminds me a bit of when my son went on a mission. I kept it together until his plane got smaller as it flew away, then I lost it a bit. He served the Lord honorably for two years in Italy. Wherever our children go, we miss them and are proud of them. I am the daughter and wife of veterans, btw, and I am grateful for them and their service.
Very good commercial, but if it had been my kid, the hell with the car, the eggs, the party, and the dogs. I would have been at the airport three days before the plane arrived.
My father was a real miser and didn’t care about me and my brother much growing up. He wasn’t a supportive father in all aspects. Anyway, when he died, we inherited his rental empire which was shockingly large and businesses he had too and yes, we sold off some properties, made the businesses treble their profits and went on a mega spending spree buying cars, paying family member mortgages off and doing whole family vacations from our profits. 👍🍻
I saw this commercial at the end of a TV show that i can't remember the name of but it was set in 1965 and that episode had to do with the Vietnam war and the introduction of the 1964 1/2 Mustang. I always wanted a Mustang then I saw this one a 2005 Mustang that strongly resemble the 1968 Mustang. I went to the dealer the day they came out looking for one that was Legend Lime, found it after about 5 dealers, they had one at the car show in Milwaukee, I bought it without even seeing it and picked it up the following Monday. Best thing Ford has ever done.
Maybe this'll make you feel better: my dad's 95. Walked out on me and my 4 siblings and mom 51 years ago. Never seen since. Only know he's alive and where through the internet. I check periodically to see if he's dead yet. Only the good die young.
@Buster Noggins I am happy for you and glad he's gone. I await the death of mine so I can dance on his grave. Other than that, lol, I never actually give him a second thought. Blessings to you and your sister.
Vietnam vet here. I returned in 1969 with a bullet wound, returned to school, and got a high-paying job. The other men I worked with hated my service, and I ended up in the psych ward; now they say, "Thank you for your service". At age eighty, physically fit, with an overflowing bank account, the world can not hurt the valorous.
Yes! It's changed and Not a moment too soon! I'm sorry you were treated that way! Those were dark times for a country that didn't know right from wrong! It's better now but we face demons that are coming and I'm afraid again as to how the people hold up!
I was one of them, the haters. I've lived with that embarrassment and shame and sense of guilt ever since those horrible years that tore our country apart. I can apologies to you until the cows come home, I know it won't be accepted, nor should it be. But I can thank every kid I see today in a grocery store and an airport or on one of my flights who wears the uniform of this country. People can change, and do change. I truly am sorry for what I thought of you, long ago. I was wrong.
Never met my grandfather. Knew nothing about him. Returning years after burying my dad (a WWII veteran of the Okinawa campaign), when visiting his grave, I saw his father's stone right next to dad's (it was covered during the funeral). Inscribed on grandad's stone was SgtMaj WWI. I retired from the Marines. My daughter and all four sons have or are currently serving (Air Force, Marine, Navy, Army, Army). Coming home is just as portrayed in this commercial. Well done!
Back when Americans cared about America, sad to see how far we have fallen. We don't even believe that we are just all Americans. We have to break everything down to the color of people skin. Sad we don't follow a great Americans word and judge people by their character and not by their skin. So sad.
Wow, watching this on ANZAC Day 2023 in Australia. Who knew a car ad would have me blubbering like a baby. Good job. And bless all service personnel past, present and no longer with us for keeping us safe.
thank it would have been better if he said not my car but yours and gave him the keys to a really nice class car, his pride and joy pass down to his son one of the most amazing things any father can do to show his love, respect and trust and that he has become a man in his fathers eyes
I'm not sure, but the actor looks a lot like John Doman. If it is him, he's an actual marine and Vietnam veteran, and has cerrainly experienced every word of the dialogue he speaks.
This reminds me of when I came home. Nobody picked me up at the airport and the next morning my wife dumped out my bags and proceeded to pack for herself and left. Dang, no wonder I'm all messed up. I guess I never really wrote that outloud.
I got a "Dear John" cassette tape, instead of a traditional letter, from my girlfriend on my 21st birthday, while stationed in West Germany in the 80s. She kicked me to the curb like a bad habit. She was becoming a nut case, anyway. The drill sergeants told us that "Jody" was back home banging our girlfriends while we were away. He was right. She moved away, I never saw her again. Girls are like trains. One comes along every couple minutes. The trick is finding the right one. It took me another 16 years, but I finally found her. It was worth the wait. We all have to walk our own path. The trick is finding the right one... Good luck to you, brother.
Aw, crying out loud! I never saw this commercial before now. Now I'm sitting here crying my heart out because my son would have loved that car, but he was killed in an accident just before Thanksgiving of 2007. He'll never come home from that, and with tomorrow being Mother's day, it's even worse. To top it off, my own wonderful mother (and my terrific father) died a year before my son did, so now I'm nobody's mother and nobody's daughter. I'm a 70 y.o. woman who's crying over a 14 year old car commercial, for pity's sake!
Thank you, Cody, for your unselfish service for our nation. From a WW2 Army daughter; WW2 & Korean War niece; mom of only child son US Coast Guard veteran and veteran volunteer for 10 years. I understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
That was because you never met me or anyone in my family. You would have heard it the first day you came back. 31 years too late but...Thank you and God bless.
@@philipaiello3890 At some point in time people began to realize that veterans of VN were not baby killers; that we were in VN to serve the needs of the branch of the military each of us were in; that "real" was what we left to come back to the states and finally, we who live in the states are supremely fortunate. Thank you for your response.
Watching this video reminds me of when I went into the ARMY. At the airport my father was crying because the Vietnam War was still going on and he didn't want me going there, my brother had just come back from Vietnam 1 tour but he back in 1 piece and he didn't want to talk about it, no one does no one
I know at least 25 Ford bashing jokes. When I was a NASCAR fan I only cheered for NASCAR drivers who drove Chevies. I own a Chevy Silverado. Onions make people cry and I have a cat who yesterday I let play with a green onion. He must have dragged it around instead of just playing with it followed by taking it to his eating area. I knew there was a perfectly logical explanation as to why I am crying.
I can relate! I served in the Army from 1971 to 1980. I've owned a 1969 Mustang fastback M code, a 1970 Mach1 H code, a 1969 Boss 302 G code, a 1965 convertible and a 1990 Fox body police car. My present ride is a 2007 GT in cobalt silver (dark metallic gray) and I'm just finishing up restoring a black 1969 Mach1 M code with red stripes. This brings back memories. Someday soon I'll take my wife of 50 years out for a date in that black Mach1.
Yep, when I came home there was no one at the airport to welcome me back. I had to take a train and bus ride to get home and no surprise was waiting for me at home either. Just a oh, you back and that was the end of it. I served my time with pride in the military decades ago and it brought a warm smile on my face, to see how this dad had a huge surprise for his son returning from active duty. 👍
The same for me brother. After 6 years as a Spec Ops Ranger, I came home to no one there to pick me up. Mom hated that I joined but understood, and Dad was former Green Beret during Vietnam. He did not really know how to welcome me back without bringing up things we don't talk about or want to remember. I held no grudge toward either of them though, some people take it hard is all.
Hi Marius 😃!! I’m apologized in the name of parents (many times we suck) for making you feel unappreciated. If you born on the time parents give you a sight and make you tremble or they said “we are going to have a talk later” (we new it will be no talk 😂). So please forgive us in the name of love (sounds like a song). God bless you and received a lots and lots of love and thanks in His name and from parents too 😊❤!!!!!
My dad came home in June 1967. When he called the local radio station and explained and asked that they play my parents' song "Somewhere my love", they refused saying that they do not do requests. I enlisted in 1975. We were spat on if we wore our uniforms off base. I stayed on base as much as I could. I am glad that we are finally recognising our military.
Yeah. That's what it's like. Coming home. My Dad lent me the money for my first car - a 1969 Chevy Camaro. I sent him a check every month until I paid it off. Drove that car the whole time I was a sentry in California for 15 months - my contribution to the Vietnam War ... Made a lot of swoops home in that car. I have ambiguous feelings about "Thank You For Your Service". Back when my generation needed to hear that - we didn't. But I'm happy for the guys since the Gulf War. I never saw any combat but I ruined my health. Then - the United States abandoned South Vietnam and Southeast Asia as a whole and millions of people died. Americans didn't care. It was the '70's and it was all about Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. Now - we've abandoned Afghanistan - and for the 2nd Time in My life - we have betrayed people we had promised to protect. There were people clinging to the landing gear of American Transport Aircraft leaving Afghanistan and falling to their deaths they were so desperate to flee the Taliban. A a child - I was proud to be an American - and when I was 18 in the Fall of 1969 - I enlisted in the Marines. Today - I am Ashamed of being an American. One thing I wonder about - is with Putin Invading The Ukraine and China making hostile moves towards Taiwan - with a navy that is now bigger, if not more capable, than ours. Would Putin and the Chinese have been so aggressive if we hadn't just abandoned an ally? The Domino Theory was always correct - and after we quit in Vietnam the Communists made great strides in Asia, Africa and South America. And we did nothing. Is that what Putin and the Chinese are counting on now? I just hope to God - that our nation can come up with better candidates for President than those two losers Trump and Biden. Trump signed a Separate Peace with the Taliban and Biden carried it out. They are right up there with Johnson, Nixon and the American Congress in our betrayal of Vietnam. And - does anyone care? Are we walking around with hour heads hung down in shame at abandoning Afghanistan the way we did Vietnam? Fuck no. We're all wrapped up in Trumpism and Wokism ... Our Military has ALWAYS done what it was called on to do but I regard my country now - not with pride - but with contempt. .
I realize this video is more than 15 years old, but I can't stand it, this demands to be said. He is not, nor ever has been a SOLDIER. He's a MARINE. Sheesh. And after my rant...this is a really cool video. Happy Memorial Day 2024.
I was the son of an abusive Army colonel who didn't give a damn about my own military service. But I made sure to drop off each of my three military sons at every one of their departures, and to be the first person they saw when they returned. God kept them all safe for me and I am so proud of them all.
I'm proud of you ! Thank you for your service.
Thank you and your wonderful family for the legacy you've created and continue to create to this day!
hold them close now and for always...even when theyre distances away 🥰
Thank you for yr service !!
Every soldier should receive a welcome home like this
Thanks for the reminder of who real companies use as heroes in their ads.
What? A GUY in a dress doesn't do it for you?
Glade they didn't open a bud...
This is just corporate pandering to the American fetishization of the military. Henry Ford was a huge fan of Hitler, btw. Anyways, fuck these commercials.
-a veteran
Rich folks.
Wow Fourteen years ago . Patriots thru and thru and thru can still relate to this commercial. Thanks for your service veterans .
God Bless all of you .
And a special thanka to my Dad . WW2 Vet Bombardier Navigator,US ARMY AIR CORP, 9TH AIR FORCE, 391 Bombardment Group.
Recipient of The Distinguish Flying Cross. He will be 101 years old September 2023 .
That 1969 Mustang was one of the most beautiful ever. No if's, and's, or but's about it.
I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. I don't mind telling you this made me cry. When I came home from my overseas deployment, the U.S. Flag flew from my parent's porch. It was so good to see them.
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE, HEROS ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢
Lord, not a Ford lover, but I love this commercial.
THAT... was beautiful, but only a combat veteran could truly appreciate the message hidden deep inside that commercial. Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, 1968-69
I remember when Anheuser Busch used to make and support commercials like this. As a Vet. thank you...
So glad the frogs never lived to know what it has become... Woke
@@Mrdoctile Do you know what "woke" means? To me, "woke" means the past tense of "wake".
Save this video/commercial. This was a time when many American companies advertised character, honor, patriotism and loyalty to the people who made their companies great. It was a time of history blended with the greatness of America. No divisiveness, just celebration of the spirit of our nation. Companies today have forgotten this basic tenet.
And not an alphabet
@@duckyday1099 ??
Amen to that... when it was a great day to be an American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"loyalty to the people who made their companies great" There wouldn't be a need for labor laws if that were true. 100 years ago you could have been working in a sweat shop at age 10 with no compensation for fingers or hands lost.
No they still do this. Whatever is popular.
This is the best commercial ever made for the best car ever created. Mustangs and Marines...how sweet it is!
My Dad graduated high school in June of 1941, in December of that year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the US into WW2. At the time my Dad, a then 18 year old kid from Kansas drove a ‘36 Ford 5 window coupe. He was drafted in January of 1942 and came home in September of 1945 (no furloughs back then, you served for the duration). When he arrived back home he discovered that his folks had kept the car for him. They drove it sparingly (gas was rationed then and they already had a ‘37 Buick Roadmaster).
This sorta reminds me of that story about my Dad.
They’ve all passed away. Sure do miss them.
Same story for me! Dad enlisted, was at Pearl, saw the Pacific and then Korea. Miss my whole family now, all gone but me.
Yes my Dad signed up before war. He was going to make the Army Air Corps, as it was called before Air Force, his career. Well, like you said, there were no furloughs back then. So he was in the war till it was over. He had been sending money home all that time for his dad to buy him a car. Of course he didn’t know his little brother had been driving it! 😂 That’s another story. But they and another brother who died during basic training are all gone. I cherish the memories and stories he did share. Thanks for sharing your dad’s story. God bless. 🇺🇸
@@debbiebrooks3473 Thanks, Debbie, God bless you too.
You must be so proud of your Dad.
@@jimlogan2329 I am. He lived through some horrific events (as did most soldiers in every place the war was fought).
Brought tears to my eyes. Brought back the memory of my parents dropping me off to get on the bus for basic training at 18 years old. She didn't cry in front of me but my dad told me she cried for 3 days. I'm 68 now and watched my son leave for basic training 12 years ago.
VIETNAM.....TWO UGLY COMBAT TOURS.....1967-1969.....TET OFFENSIVE......SEVERELY WOUNDED SECOND TOUR 18 JULY 1968......BY 1991.....100% DAV. ALL FOUR OF OUR GROWN WITH FAMILIES SONS ARE ARMY VETS.......BOSNIA, IRAQ X THREE, ISRAEL X TWO, AFGHANISTAN....NEARLY LOST OUR YOUNGEST DURING HIS SECOND AFGHANISTAN TOUR IN 2010 WHEN HIS ARMORED VEHICLE RAN OVER A LAND MINE.....NOW 60% DAV.
NEVER SAW DEMENTIA JOE, KENYA BORN OVOMIT, BILLYBONER.....IN VIETNAM!!! NEVER!!! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🤮🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🇺🇸🗽🔫♥️ 🙏✝️🙏
I thank you and your son for serving.
I left shortly after my 17th birthday. 47 years later I watched my youngest get picked up by his recruiter to head off to Parris Island. Then it was my eyeballs that were sweating…. That was 24 years ago and he’s still in.
I didn't serve; my brother's did; this vid brought many memories of THEIR time. (Of all things, my oldest brother bought a RED CAMARO; (CLOSE idea...). He was SO PROUD of that car...! 😲😃👍
Didn't that bus to MEPS and onto boot suck? My mom was the same way held it together for me. But broke when I was gone..
As a Marine who was in at the time of 9/11, and who subsequently bought, then built this same car, I 1,000 percent approve this message. SFMF
I was like; oh ya sure Ford's best commercial. Ok you got me good. Yes I cried at the end. I did six west pac tours during three wars. I remember how coming home can be.
Thanks,
Retired Chief 22 years United States Navy
GOD BLESS EVERY MARINE, SOLDIER, SAILOR AND AIRMAN SERVING ABROAD.
AND MAY THE GOOD LORD BRING EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM HOME SAFE & SOUND.
which god ?
@MET-TECH WELCOME TO HUMANITY!!!! SEE WE HUMANS BELIEVE IN A HIGHER BEING, WE BELIEVE IN SOMETHING CALLED A GOD!!!! AND WE PRAY TO THIS GOD!!!! TRY LOOKING IT UP ON THE INTERNET, A COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR GETTING INFORMATION ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS!!!! THAT WAY YOU CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND LIFE ON EARTH AND HUMANITY!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!!!!!!!!!
@@christophertmunro4503 which god ?
@@HemiChrysler GODZILLA DUMBSHIT!!!!!!!!!!
And United States Coast Guardsman. They go through hell also, what they see, have to do, what happens to them. Stabbed, shot at, disfigured. There is a battle at sea.
I dismissed my platton, and stood looking into the crowd for my family. I felt a sense of panic when I couldn't see them. I still remember the rush of emotion as I saw my son and daughter running my way. My wife was waiting, letting the kids have their time with me. I still think of all the yellow ribbons I saw on the way home. Every house on our culdisac had a yellow ribbon. My neighbor walked over and handed me a beer. A handshake, hug and a welcome home. I thank God I was able to get back home alive each time. But I pray for those who didn't make it.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏼 I am eternally grateful! God bless the USA 🇺🇸
Wow. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and all you do to keep myself and my family free
To bring that amount of sentiment into a story and then allow it to revolve around an automotive heritage is quite a feat. This is something grand.
My Dad wasn't that emotional when I came home. But he did said that I was the most alive dead person he'd ever seen. But eventually he did finally say welcome home after dinner though.
Alright, who is cutting the onions..... Wish more adds like this was made today....
Back when we still had real men in the country Budweiser could learn a lot !
To all the men and women who have served in the military, on behalf of the astronomical community of San Diego, we thank you all for your service.
And to everyone who drives a Ford.....Good luck with that.
Astronomical…lol
@@frccustomguns7859 do you have a problem with the comment I made?
WHOOO! LETS GO! SAN DIEGO! YEAH BABY!
Random:
Heard the head of the Joint Chiefs recently in a press interview, General Millay. He said the purpose of an Army was to prevent wars.
Sunzi thought that way too. Author "The Art of War" Greatest China general who ever lived, maybe the greatest anywhere.
When I got back, it was nothing like this. We arrived back at our barracks around midnight. It was basically deserted apart from the wives and girlfriends. I finally got home at around 2 am sunday morning and had to be back on parade monday at 8.30. But that is the British army for you.
A real hero being used in an advertisement.
Dad and Son-Two generations of war veterans. God bless all the veterans. ♥️🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I served during Vietnam, my dad landed at Normandy.
When are we going to stop sending one generation after another into senseless, unwinnable conflicts? My grandfather fought in WWI, the "war to end all wars." My uncles fought in WWII, my dad in Korea. My cousins went to Vietnam, their sons to Desert Storm and Afghanistan and Iraq. The only people who really win are bankers and financiers and defense contractors.
My parents didn't even want to drive forty five miles to the airport to pick me up. I had to pay for a taxi to drive me most of the way. After being dropped off I still had another five miles to go. There I was 6:30 in the evening the sun low on the horizon wearing my Navy dress whites carrying my duffle bag walking five miles on a graveled rural road. I walked about a mile and a half when an elderly farmer and his wife picked me up and drove me the rest of the way. Only two people welcomed home that day, the taxi driver and the elderly farmer.
Did your parents not welcome you home WHEN you got home, sir? I'm thanking you now and praying for you. God bless you and thank you for your service - from the daughter/niece of WW2 Army dad/uncles in every branch; uncle Korean War PH recip; son US Coast Guard veteran.
What a great commercial, Forwarding it to Anheuser Busch.
God bless America. Please deliver her from her enemies. Amen.
Awesome commercial and can vouch for the awesome 1969 Mach 1. I know a little bit about these cars as you can see in my avatar. That was me in 1975 after graduation with my 1970 Mach 1. Great respect to those who served. My family was all Navy, my wife’s family was Air force. Both sides served in wars since WW1, and by the grace of God, all came home safe. God Bless all who served.
Very very nice!! To our service men and women!!!!
Air Force, Navy and Army are on my family. ☺
Class A commercial . GIVES TRUE MEANING TO MILITARY PEOPLE OWNING AMERICAN CLASSICS 👍
Regardless of the reasons behind their orders, all of those serving in uniform deserve a solid "WELCOME HOME".
Be blessed in the name of Jesus Christ, the Savior/King of mankind, Amein.
As a combat vet, coming home was not easy. But, I think if my Pops would have given me a new Mustang it would've help take my mind off the pain...
One of the best video's, let alone commercials I have ever watched.......I have no children of my own but this brought me to tears.... To all of those who have given themselves to us in service of this country, THANK YOU For all that you have given.
I am a proud daughter and wife of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. This brought tears to my eyes. A long commercial but so worth it. I thank them all for their service.✌🏽🤟🏽🙏🏽
Poly relationships ftw?
I'm a brit and it did the same to me, we live in strange times but we will get through it.
From all of us who never had the Honour to serve.
Thank you.
FORD built the Willow Run plant , then built B24 Liberator Bombers for WWII .
The 1 mile long plant completed , rolled out one bomber every 63 minutes . America outproduced Germany and Japan simultaneously . We need to produce everything we need again . JOBS
He also admired Hitler.
My Dad flew in B-24s out of a base in Italy during WWII...he was a nose-gunner. As to your comment about jobs, the US is at 3.7% unemployment...the vast majority of Americans are working unless they're disabled or don't want to work. Even some of the homeless are working two or three jobs in hopes of getting back into a home.
@@thelostcosmonaut5555 Ford also traveled to Berlin to receive an award personally delivered by Hitler. He was not the American hero so many believe that he was.
I have never seen this ad, pretty freaking cool. Thank you, to all who have served in our military.
This reminds me a bit of when my son went on a mission. I kept it together until his plane got smaller as it flew away, then I lost it a bit. He served the Lord honorably for two years in Italy. Wherever our children go, we miss them and are proud of them. I am the daughter and wife of veterans, btw, and I am grateful for them and their service.
To all that served Thank You for your Service! Oohraah!!!
Ford. Ford is proud that Dad isn’t home to receive a warrior son. Kinda like reality
Very good commercial, but if it had been my kid, the hell with the car, the eggs, the party, and the dogs. I would have been at the airport three days before the plane arrived.
My father was a real miser and didn’t care about me and my brother much growing up. He wasn’t a supportive father in all aspects. Anyway, when he died, we inherited his rental empire which was shockingly large and businesses he had too and yes, we sold off some properties, made the businesses treble their profits and went on a mega spending spree buying cars, paying family member mortgages off and doing whole family vacations from our profits. 👍🍻
I am sorry you fell that way soldier our marine we our both Americans we die the same and our family fell the lost but may God you marine
Keep up the good fight and thank you Ford
I saw this commercial at the end of a TV show that i can't remember the name of but it was set in 1965 and that episode had to do with the Vietnam war and the introduction of the 1964 1/2 Mustang. I always wanted a Mustang then I saw this one a 2005 Mustang that strongly resemble the 1968 Mustang. I went to the dealer the day they came out looking for one that was Legend Lime, found it after about 5 dealers, they had one at the car show in Milwaukee, I bought it without even seeing it and picked it up the following Monday. Best thing Ford has ever done.
I lost my Dad when I was 15. I envy anyone that has a Dad.
Everyone has a dad moron
I lost my Pops in 2019 when I was 49, not a day goes by that I do not miss him.
Maybe this'll make you feel better: my dad's 95. Walked out on me and my 4 siblings and mom 51 years ago. Never seen since. Only know he's alive and where through the internet. I check periodically to see if he's dead yet. Only the good die young.
Me too...I was 29,he was only 55.Ive never been the same😢
@Buster Noggins I am happy for you and glad he's gone. I await the death of mine so I can dance on his grave. Other than that, lol, I never actually give him a second thought. Blessings to you and your sister.
Vietnam vet here. I returned in 1969 with a bullet wound, returned to school, and got a high-paying job. The other men I worked with hated my service, and I ended up in the psych ward; now they say, "Thank you for your service". At age eighty, physically fit, with an overflowing bank account, the world can not hurt the valorous.
go!
Yes! It's changed and Not a moment too soon! I'm sorry you were treated that way! Those were dark times for a country that didn't know right from wrong! It's better now but we face demons that are coming and I'm afraid again as to how the people hold up!
Thank you sir. I've raised three children who understand and respect what you did for our nation.
I was one of them, the haters. I've lived with that embarrassment and shame and sense of guilt ever since those horrible years that tore our country apart. I can apologies to you until the cows come home, I know it won't be accepted, nor should it be. But I can thank every kid I see today in a grocery store and an airport or on one of my flights who wears the uniform of this country. People can change, and do change. I truly am sorry for what I thought of you, long ago. I was wrong.
@@davidh9844 Can you speak on what made you act like that back then and what were you feeling that would make you take that position?
What a beautiful add!!
Chevy Dad would meet his son proudly at the airport!
This really is a beautiful commercial
Welcome home Vietnam Vets. All others, thank you for your service!!! If you weren't there, you won't get it!!!👍🤙
Brings tears to my eyes when ever I watch this. Vietnam Era veteran who had a 69 Boss 302 and a dad much like this. Welcome Home.
Never met my grandfather. Knew nothing about him. Returning years after burying my dad (a WWII veteran of the Okinawa campaign), when visiting his grave, I saw his father's stone right next to dad's (it was covered during the funeral). Inscribed on grandad's stone was SgtMaj WWI. I retired from the Marines. My daughter and all four sons have or are currently serving (Air Force, Marine, Navy, Army, Army). Coming home is just as portrayed in this commercial. Well done!
Thank you and your wonderful family for the legacy you've created and continue to create to this day! God bless the USA 🇺🇸
Classic father son communication. Some grunts and a few well chosen words says it all.
Back when Americans cared about America, sad to see how far we have fallen. We don't even believe that we are just all Americans. We have to break everything down to the color of people skin. Sad we don't follow a great Americans word and judge people by their character and not by their skin. So sad.
Wow, watching this on ANZAC Day 2023 in Australia. Who knew a car ad would have me blubbering like a baby. Good job. And bless all service personnel past, present and no longer with us for keeping us safe.
Wish Ford made their vehicles as well as they made that commercial.
This was back when honor and respect still existed. And to be American was something to be proud of.
That was an awesome commercial, easily one of the best I've ever seen.
thank it would have been better if he said not my car but yours and gave him the keys to a really nice class car,
his pride and joy pass down to his son
one of the most amazing things any father can do
to show his love, respect and trust
and that he has become a man
in his fathers eyes
Not a WOKE theme here. Love it !
wow. wish america was still like this. i fear she's gone forever
I'm not sure, but the actor looks a lot like John Doman. If it is him, he's an actual marine and Vietnam veteran, and has cerrainly experienced every word of the dialogue he speaks.
This reminds me of when I came home. Nobody picked me up at the airport and the next morning my wife dumped out my bags and proceeded to pack for herself and left. Dang, no wonder I'm all messed up. I guess I never really wrote that outloud.
I got a "Dear John" cassette tape, instead of a traditional letter, from my girlfriend on my 21st birthday, while stationed in West Germany in the 80s. She kicked me to the curb like a bad habit. She was becoming a nut case, anyway. The drill sergeants told us that "Jody" was back home banging our girlfriends while we were away. He was right. She moved away, I never saw her again. Girls are like trains. One comes along every couple minutes. The trick is finding the right one. It took me another 16 years, but I finally found her. It was worth the wait. We all have to walk our own path. The trick is finding the right one... Good luck to you, brother.
Aw, crying out loud! I never saw this commercial before now. Now I'm sitting here crying my heart out because my son would have loved that car, but he was killed in an accident just before Thanksgiving of 2007. He'll never come home from that, and with tomorrow being Mother's day, it's even worse. To top it off, my own wonderful mother (and my terrific father) died a year before my son did, so now I'm nobody's mother and nobody's daughter. I'm a 70 y.o. woman who's crying over a 14 year old car commercial, for pity's sake!
A big hug to you. Wish you the best.
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You will always be their mother and daughter. Nothing will ever change that. ❤
I remember when I came home on leave from Iraq. Dad picked me up. We rode in silence and I just enjoyed the smell of the air and grass.
Thank you, Cody, for your unselfish service for our nation. From a WW2 Army daughter; WW2 & Korean War niece; mom of only child son US Coast Guard veteran and veteran volunteer for 10 years. I understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks to all women and men who give so much for our freedom.
A fellow veteran.
When I attended a Veterans event at my son's school was the first time I heard "thank you for your service" 31 years after I returned.
That was because you never met me or anyone in my family. You would have heard it the first day you came back.
31 years too late but...Thank you and God bless.
@@philipaiello3890 At some point in time people began to realize that veterans of VN were not baby killers; that we were in VN to serve the needs of the branch of the military each of us were in; that "real" was what we left to come back to the states and finally, we who live in the states are supremely fortunate. Thank you for your response.
Marine, a Marine comes home.
Yes. Marines are not soldiers.
Watching this video reminds me of when I went into the ARMY. At the airport my father was crying because the Vietnam War was still going on and he didn't want me going there, my brother had just come back from Vietnam 1 tour but he back in 1 piece and he didn't want to talk about it, no one does no one
I served in both as a female it was hard but I did it.
Thanks for your service - from a US Navy veteran (LT Surface Warfare, 1986-1992.
THAT is what America should be all about! Family-Country-Faith.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
I know at least 25 Ford bashing jokes. When I was a NASCAR fan I only cheered for NASCAR drivers who drove Chevies. I own a Chevy Silverado. Onions make people cry and I have a cat who yesterday I let play with a green onion. He must have dragged it around instead of just playing with it followed by taking it to his eating area. I knew there was a perfectly logical explanation as to why I am crying.
Wow! Where are these commercials today?
I can relate! I served in the Army from 1971 to 1980. I've owned a 1969 Mustang fastback M code, a 1970 Mach1 H code, a 1969 Boss 302 G code, a 1965 convertible and a 1990 Fox body police car. My present ride is a 2007 GT in cobalt silver (dark metallic gray) and I'm just finishing up restoring a black 1969 Mach1 M code with red stripes. This brings back memories. Someday soon I'll take my wife of 50 years out for a date in that black Mach1.
Wonderful story! ❤
I love my 69 mach S-code
(27 years owned)
now with a high-revving FE 427
The Guy is a Marine, not a Soldier. Important difference, specially to Marines.
Let me guess...marines are better than soldiers?....same old story 😆
@@ryanmaze8567 No, they just don't travel in their uniforms like others.
No harm.
A Soldiers blood is just as red as a Marines. Check your ego.
@@markw4631 My Ego has nothing to do with my post. I did 22 years in the Army. My post was concerned with accuracy only.
We are all soldiers no matter uniform in the eyes of our government
I remember this commercial. It made me cry like a baby then and now.
Thinking about a car got his dad through the war, really, come on man.
I agree VERY good
God bless our service men and women and veterans 🙏🇺🇸
Excellent…20 year USAF retired, combat vet.😊
Thank you and God bless you, sir.
I'm a Brit with no real military connections but I am thankful to those who make a stand.
Yep, when I came home there was no one at the airport to welcome me back. I had to take a train and bus ride to get home and no surprise was waiting for me at home either. Just a oh, you back and that was the end of it. I served my time with pride in the military decades ago and it brought a warm smile on my face, to see how this dad had a huge surprise for his son returning from active duty. 👍
Welcome back!
Even though it’s few decades late……..
Thank you for your service.
Your internet family thanks you!
The same for me brother. After 6 years as a Spec Ops Ranger, I came home to no one there to pick me up. Mom hated that I joined but understood, and Dad was former Green Beret during Vietnam. He did not really know how to welcome me back without bringing up things we don't talk about or want to remember. I held no grudge toward either of them though, some people take it hard is all.
Thank you for your service Marius!
Hi Marius 😃!! I’m apologized in the name of parents (many times we suck) for making you feel unappreciated. If you born on the time parents give you a sight and make you tremble or they said “we are going to have a talk later” (we new it will be no talk 😂). So please forgive us in the name of love (sounds like a song). God bless you and received a lots and lots of love and thanks in His name and from parents too 😊❤!!!!!
The moment the son understands the father. YOU KNOW
Great commercial.
I'm not crying, your crying!! Thank you to all who keep us safe, miss you dad wish I could hug you again.
Godspeed Soldiers, we honor your sacrifice 💖
Wow. Just wow.
My dad came home in June 1967. When he called the local radio station and explained and asked that they play my parents' song "Somewhere my love", they refused saying that they do not do requests.
I enlisted in 1975. We were spat on if we wore our uniforms off base. I stayed on base as much as I could.
I am glad that we are finally recognising our military.
Wow! I’m a Corvette guy, but that was awesome!!!
Very touching. Nice video.
Yeah. That's what it's like. Coming home.
My Dad lent me the money for my first car - a 1969 Chevy Camaro. I sent him a check every month until I paid it off.
Drove that car the whole time I was a sentry in California for 15 months - my contribution to the Vietnam War ... Made a lot of swoops home in that car.
I have ambiguous feelings about "Thank You For Your Service". Back when my generation needed to hear that - we didn't. But I'm happy for the guys since the Gulf War.
I never saw any combat but I ruined my health.
Then - the United States abandoned South Vietnam and Southeast Asia as a whole and millions of people died. Americans didn't care. It was the '70's and it was all about Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.
Now - we've abandoned Afghanistan - and for the 2nd Time in My life - we have betrayed people we had promised to protect. There were people clinging to the landing gear of American Transport Aircraft leaving Afghanistan and falling to their deaths they were so desperate to flee the Taliban.
A a child - I was proud to be an American - and when I was 18 in the Fall of 1969 - I enlisted in the Marines.
Today - I am Ashamed of being an American.
One thing I wonder about - is with Putin Invading The Ukraine and China making hostile moves towards Taiwan - with a navy that is now bigger, if not more capable, than ours. Would Putin and the Chinese have been so aggressive if we hadn't just abandoned an ally?
The Domino Theory was always correct - and after we quit in Vietnam the Communists made great strides in Asia, Africa and South America. And we did nothing.
Is that what Putin and the Chinese are counting on now?
I just hope to God - that our nation can come up with better candidates for President than those two losers Trump and Biden.
Trump signed a Separate Peace with the Taliban and Biden carried it out.
They are right up there with Johnson, Nixon and the American Congress in our betrayal of Vietnam.
And - does anyone care? Are we walking around with hour heads hung down in shame at abandoning Afghanistan the way we did Vietnam? Fuck no. We're all wrapped up in Trumpism and Wokism ...
Our Military has ALWAYS done what it was called on to do but I regard my country now - not with pride - but with contempt.
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THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! Welcome home fellow servicemen and servicewomen!
If the people who created this comercial are still around, Anheuser-Busch needs to hire them ASAP.
Now that is a commercial
Viewing this for the first time since it aired. Now, in 2023, a commercial could never be this long. WELCOME HOME, MARINE! (not a soldier)
I realize this video is more than 15 years old, but I can't stand it, this demands to be said. He is not, nor ever has been a SOLDIER. He's a MARINE. Sheesh. And after my rant...this is a really cool video. Happy Memorial Day 2024.