A World War II veteran discovers the thank you letter he's been carrying around for two years is from a 10-year-old girl who lives just a few miles away.
Beautiful young lady doing a beautiful thing for a man who deserves it. The men and women of his generation are called the greatest for a reason. Thank you to that man for his service and thank you to the young lady for being a great example to other young people. God bless you both.
It’s not about the girl. It’s about thanking a human being who went through unimaginable physical and mental pain, sheer terror and fear, and most importantly unparalleled bravery. It is because of these veterans that you are able to leave a RUclips comment in the developed world. We will never forget the heroes of the military.
I have a letter like that, one of my most treasured gifts. I keep it with my Fathers & Grandfathers discharge papers, all originals. When in need of encouragement, I will read it . I was in the Persian gulf in 79, and took part in the evacuation of Americans from Iran. The navy awarded us the Navy Expeditions Medal for that. Never thought much about it till recently, when the issue got media attention. They called it stolen valor, I never thought anything about valor, just doing my part. I often wonder about the people who we rescued and how they are. First time I’ve seen anything like this video, the letter still touches me whenever I need a lift. Thanx to all those children for them letters. They’re more appreciated than you may realize. God bless the children.
Thank you for your service sir. I was in junior high when those Americans were rescued. It was most certainly an uneasy time for America and I'm sure a nightmare for our hostages. I still talk to my son about that event in our country to this day. To all the servicemen and women of that rescue, we all owe a thanks to. I'm unclear how rescuing Americans from a hostage situation could be called stolen Valor. Obviously it was anti military or ant Americans because you all were heros. I served 13 years in the Air Force, and I say to you all of that time period, it was an honor to take the baton after you and stand watch for our Great Nation. God bless you all and again Thank You
In 1984 the statue of the Three Fighting Men was added to the Vietnam War Memorial. I was one of thirteen Vietnam veterans who was going. We all met at a local veteran outreach center to take a van to LAX. But before we left, we were given a huge sack of mail to take with us. In it were letters from all the local elementary schools to be handed out to Vietnam vets, if we would be so kind. We did on a Saturday night. Many of our fellow vets were weeping as they read a letter. I got a little choked up too.
Dear,sir,the man who raised me was a Vietnam War Veteran and career serviceman. I had the privilege and honor of meeting,working tough jobs with and getting to know many veterans over the years. Sir,I want you to know,that I personally will always stand,remove my hat and place my hand over my heart during our national anthem and I will always,if possible,kindly pause any veteran of war and offer my gratitude and respect for them for their service,great sacrifice and courage in serving our beloved nation and i will thank them for my freedoms,for they and men like you are no different than the people who kept our flag flying all through the night in the beginning as we refused to surrender to the British. Willing to sacrifice your lives in the name of preserving our rights and freedoms. The greatest Americans. And,it would be a dishonor to the man who raised me,and to our nation,if i did not offer my greatest thanks and respect for you,sir. I wish I could have been there to welcome you back home. For now,just know that there is someone out there beyond your family and friends who loves and respects the hell out of you. Thank you,sir. God bless you and God bless America,our home sweet home
Kudos to her parents. They raised and taught her well.
Geoffrey Townsend so true man
You don't see young people like this young lady no more. Very moved by this report.
True gifts aren't bought with money, they are actions of the heart.
Vets of WW II and Iraq/Afghan were treated with respect, but vets of Korea and Vietnam have been ignored or treated badly.
We need to cultivate relationships with men and women like Ray, who have seen and lived history as it happened.
Much respect for both this young girl and that WWll veteran! Mature beyond het years.
It’s sad that they we are losing them by the day. They are a real treasure.
Very nice girl in her behavior and attitude and thank you to the vet, for everything.
Beautiful young lady doing a beautiful thing for a man who deserves it. The men and women of his generation are called the greatest for a reason. Thank you to that man for his service and thank you to the young lady for being a great example to other young people. God bless you both.
Ron Hickey well said Ron, regards from Perth, Western Australia
Aww, what a sweet story, I almost got teary eyed watching and listening to this. What a sweet girl with a big heart.
It’s not about the girl. It’s about thanking a human being who went through unimaginable physical and mental pain, sheer terror and fear, and most importantly unparalleled bravery. It is because of these veterans that you are able to leave a RUclips comment in the developed world. We will never forget the heroes of the military.
What a great grand fatherly thing to do. Spanning the generations.
I have a letter like that, one of my most treasured gifts. I keep it with my Fathers & Grandfathers discharge papers, all originals. When in need of encouragement, I will read it . I was in the Persian gulf in 79, and took part in the evacuation of Americans from Iran. The navy awarded us the Navy Expeditions Medal for that. Never thought much about it till recently, when the issue got media attention. They called it stolen valor, I never thought anything about valor, just doing my part. I often wonder about the people who we rescued and how they are. First time I’ve seen anything like this video, the letter still touches me whenever I need a lift. Thanx to all those children for them letters. They’re more appreciated than you may realize. God bless the children.
Thank you for your service Jeffrey, it means a lot to me.
Thank you for your service sir. I was in junior high when those Americans were rescued. It was most certainly an uneasy time for America and I'm sure a nightmare for our hostages. I still talk to my son about that event in our country to this day. To all the servicemen and women of that rescue, we all owe a thanks to. I'm unclear how rescuing Americans from a hostage situation could be called stolen Valor. Obviously it was anti military or ant Americans because you all were heros. I served 13 years in the Air Force, and I say to you all of that time period, it was an honor to take the baton after you and stand watch for our Great Nation. God bless you all and again Thank You
This is awesome. RIP Ray.
There is hope for our youth. Well raised young lady. Thank you.
Bravo to this girl! I don't see as many girls honoring our WWII veterans as I do with boys. Thank you!
Very sweet, makes me tear up in happiness.
God bless them both. Separated by generations but one in heart and spirit. Very soul-stirring!
Best Generation.
You are a great American sir. So is the young lady.
In 1984 the statue of the Three Fighting Men was added to the Vietnam War Memorial. I was one of thirteen Vietnam veterans who was going. We all met at a local veteran outreach center to take a van to LAX. But before we left, we were given a huge sack of mail to take with us. In it were letters from all the local elementary schools to be handed out to Vietnam vets, if we would be so kind. We did on a Saturday night. Many of our fellow vets were weeping as they read a letter. I got a little choked up too.
Dear,sir,the man who raised me was a Vietnam War Veteran and career serviceman. I had the privilege and honor of meeting,working tough jobs with and getting to know many veterans over the years. Sir,I want you to know,that I personally will always stand,remove my hat and place my hand over my heart during our national anthem and I will always,if possible,kindly pause any veteran of war and offer my gratitude and respect for them for their service,great sacrifice and courage in serving our beloved nation and i will thank them for my freedoms,for they and men like you are no different than the people who kept our flag flying all through the night in the beginning as we refused to surrender to the British. Willing to sacrifice your lives in the name of preserving our rights and freedoms. The greatest Americans. And,it would be a dishonor to the man who raised me,and to our nation,if i did not offer my greatest thanks and respect for you,sir. I wish I could have been there to welcome you back home. For now,just know that there is someone out there beyond your family and friends who loves and respects the hell out of you.
Thank you,sir. God bless you and God bless America,our home sweet home
Thank you for your service. That was very nice of her 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you vets, past and present, for your incredible service and sacrifice.
Simply amazing and heartwarming. Thanks
GREAT story. I'm weeping!
Hooah Minnesota gosh dang it ..... me too!
9/4/17 Labor Day.
Sweet story
There are still kids who care about their elders.
Good girl !!!.
Absolutely awesome
That's Awesome...
beautiful story cutting onions again😶😶
Like grandpa 97 year old send for grandpa 🇰🇭😆🙏🌹🌹♥️🤓
I,m impressed.
Have the utmost respect for any vet but hate when we put them in danger for unjustified wars.
God bless
That's a great story!
I wonder if this Veteran is still alive ?
an i the only one that noticed that in the video they say 12 year old and in the description they say 10 year old???
budgoesrip mentioned that the girls wrote the letter 2 years ago, and they just managed to track each other down later.
What State was this in I live near Grove City, OH
what state was this in?
That little lady in the black coat got bouncey at the end lol
Waiting for this to blow up due to RUclips recommendations🤣
I love school
what state is this?
onions😣😣😣
Most likely
I would have done same thing
Bet you anything I'm dead by 40
kinda cool, but kinda weird a girl wants to be a war veteran. Just a different perspective
Our veterans gotta hate 😢
Greetings from germany. My grandpas died in russia 1945