Gil Birmingham Tells The Story of Francis Whitebird
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Gil Birmingham shared the incredible story of Francis Whitebird, an Army medic who served two tours in Vietnam. One of a long line of Lakota warriors and service members, Francis faced unimaginable hardships during and after the war. His story highlights one man's healing journey from the trauma of war to the embrace of his tribe and brothers in battle- aired on May 29, 2022, on PBS.
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Thank you for serving Francis Whitebird. My Lakota family thanks you.
The most eloquent and moving tribute to an American Hero by a great actor. Vietnam Veterans have always been vilified by an uncaring media. God bless you all.
А на войне нет белых и пушистых. Любые желающие повоевать должны помнить, что завтро их правительство изменится, признает ошибку, но они останутся теми солдатами, которые убивали, грабили носиловали... Это сейчас происходит и с Россией.🤔
Gil your artistry was exquisite as always. Thank you for making the story heartfelt, and beautiful. The true emotions on your face and your hug to our hero and his son were priceless. Blessings for you to have a great night and safe travels back home. You were at least on EST like me for a change.
Birmingham spent some quality time with Native American veterans at this event. It wasn’t a quick hand shake and disappear, it appeared to be a meaningful conversation. I really appreciated that.
As a former us army medic who did 2 tours in Iraq this hit hard for me
Thank You!!! 😢😢😢😢
Thank you Frances Whitebird for your service ,No one knows the sacrifices military men have made for their country.Thank you Gil Birmingham for narrating ,Wonderful job ❤
A humbling reverance of what was given so we can have the freedom and peace
Awesome! Thank you all for serving!
The proud warrior tradition…
As an Air Force veteran, thank you for putting words on what can only be experienced.
Thank you for your service!
I thank of all men and women in service who protects us and keeps us safe from harm.i am a child deceased veteran who serve in Navy on the USS Benjamin Franklin the carrier instead of benefits die with my father it came to me I am disable in HUD housing I thank veterans everyday I have place over my head ,when I see someone from armed I thank them for there service.
This is so powerful!
True Native, True American.
Thank You and God Bless.
❤🎉Thank you for your service. 👏💕
I am a desert storm veteran, and when we came back, we had heard of all the support that was waiting for us back home in the United States. My unit was mostly Hispanic handful of white soldiers, and a handful of black soldiers but they’re still my brothers and sisters no matter what, color and race doesn’t matter. We are all the same but as we got back to the states, we landed in Maine of all places, a plane full of Mexicans in Maine of all places lol as the plane docked, and they open the door there were soldiers from previous wars lined up in the tunnel mostly Vietnam veterans And as we walked past them and they shook our hands and we got into the crowd of the airport, thunderous applause and welcome home signs beer and cookies were given to us. Kids were given to us to take pictures with babies, etc. but what I will take to my grave, and as I write this, I am crying, a man rolled his wheelchair over to me, and he tugged on my weapon that I was carrying my M-16. It startled me, and I turned, and I looked in his face as he looked at me. I could see this man’s soul through his eyes, and he said these words that I’ll take to my grave, I’m dying you know I said excuse me, he said son I just wanted to say welcome back and I’m dying it threw me for a loop. It knocked me down to my core. He said agent orange is finally going to do me in. I don’t have much time to live, but I had to see with my own eyes what I should’ve got when I got home from my war I tell you all I could do was get on my knees I level with this hero hug and kiss his forehead and tell him thank you for your service every time I see a veteran I don’t care what war I think them for their service. If it’s at a restaurant, I’ll even buy their meal for them. If they’re putting gas I’ll pay for their gas. I have the means but never forget our heroes that gave everything so we could have our lives today.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Absolutely wonderful!! Great story, made me tear up, delivered wonderfully by Mr. Birmingham, as a veteran, I definitely understood all of what he was saying, and as an American, it definitely touched heart and soul, God bless ALL of us who have worn the uniform, and served, bless the families who have sent thier loved ones, to serve and the sacrifices they have given up, thank you for this story, and this video.
Гид, я люблю твои фильмы и верю в искренность твоих чувств и твоих слов. С уважением к твоему народу и лично к тебе - русская.
Very, Very Touching...God Bless you all & Thanking you all for your Service...Frank 4th Inf. Div Viet-Nam 66-67
Thank you thank you Heroes All
As a USAF Nurse I saw & cared for many men who survived because of incredible Medics & Corpsmen. 90% would survive if treated in field & airevaced to Mash or main hospital within one hour of injuries. I've had quite a few compliments aimed at me & I always respond with " thank you but the Medics & Corpsmen deserved that". They were absolutely incredible in their skill, bravery & courage , all the while being terrorized. My heart just burst watching this & listening to his words. Thanks for the phenominal eyewash you just gave me & the honor of helping men you saved survive.
Thank you for your service Carol 🫡. Trust me , after care stateside is very much appreciated too. I served in Afghanistan and was injured. All the women on my Dads side were Nurses. Having someone take care of you when something traumatic happens …words cannot describe 🫶
Although not Native America, I am a 2nd generation veteran. My father served in Vietnam. I salute your service Francis Whitebird. OSCS(SW) USN RET'D 1978-2002
Tremendous presentation and tribute to Mr. Whiteboard. Welcome home and thank you for serving sir.
God bless our warriors All hard chargers
Respect
Thank you!
I was a medic with the 23rd Infantry División in Vietnam, I survived and went on to realize my dream of becoming a pharmacist. I went on to serve the Lakota people on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I’m retired now and very proud of my service.
Thank You❤❤🇺🇲
He really hits home, it broght back too many memery's. I spent 2 tours in country, Dec 69 to jan,71.
Semper Fi Whitebird
Wow!
Beautiful to embrace the Warrior himself!
Welcome home brother
Warrior ‼️
😢
Hero 1st class
I was so thankful to get back from Vietnam at 2am so that the crazies wouldn’t be there to spit on me.
sottotitoli in italiano no é?
Imparare l'inglese no e'?
Forge!
Loved the presentation.
PBS getting patriotic?
I don’t buy it.
Not on your life!!!!!! Like I said Risky Candidate!!!! I use my intuitive abilities...... It paid off!!! ~ Trust "not" Music, Gil ~
God bless him and all who fought in nam
Woow. My hero