I always find reunions like this magical. Seeing as two veterans embrace each other letting out such raw emotions then seeing how after so many years, they're able to live a long life raising generations... it's beautiful
The hell over in vietnam is beyond words. But for these 2 warriors they got too grow old. See their kids and grandkids grow up.. It brings such joy. God did bless them🙏🙏
Thet are indeed blessed! So many returning Vietnam Vets were treated horribly. They did not come home to reunions with families and friends, parades were not given in their honor, jobs were not offered to them, help with health and PTSD were not easily available to them. Many of them lived homeless, and many still do. Many turned to drugs and alcohol as they were constantly belittled and told they were worthless. Those that fought for our country should never have been treated so unjustly. I like to believe that the generation who behaved so badly has since learned their lesson. I, for one, am very thankful for their service and consider each one a hero.
Many years ago, a client at the office where I was working was a Vietnam veteran. One day we were talking on the phone about his case, and somehow that subject came up in the course of our conversation. I thanked him for his service to our country, and he just broke down. I quickly apologized for upsetting him, and he told me it was just that no one had ever said that to him. It broke my heart. I sometimes wonder about him; it was one of the many cases/clients I dealt with that I’ll never forget.
Great reunion. So moving and emotional, what a history/story. And there are so many true, amazing and untold stories we will *never* hear, unless the vet is our family member, neighbor, or whatever.
Its amazing when these gents get in the company of other men who have experienced the same, they just break down and drop the protective shields....so emotional, and I think it needs to be done more to help the healing. Amazing men
Thank you for sharing this. I hope soldiers of these wars that are obviously for some hidden agenda understand that the average American citizen APPRECIATES THEIR SACRIFICE. They do as they're told. Most of the time times it's for good reasons, sometimes the government uses them as pawns. It's not their fault. They showed their devotion to their country. They were tested and shown to be of the highest integrity. There truly is no higher love then giving your life for another.
I really like it when Nam Vets see each other after all these years. I’m a Nam Vet, Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW but I’m horrible with remembering names but aside from that, most all of us had nicknames. So, the chances of me meeting up with the guys I was in Nam with are pretty much ZERO. Sad but true.
On the battlefield, the real battlefield, there is NO racism, just you, and the guy next to you that will keep you alive. And THAT is real friendship. Their tears are a witness to those moments.
Thank you for sharing this moment with all of us gentlemen. Thank you for your service. Thank you for my families Freedom. May God Bless each of all the rest of your days.
Wasn't Gil Carrillo one of the detectives on the Night Stalker case? What a life he must have lived. Survived Vietnam and then get assigned to one of the most prolific serial cases ever. Damn. Mad respect!
Gil was also a legend Homicide detective for the LA County Sheriffs Dept. I had the pleasure of meant him and he is probably one of the most genuine people you could ever meet.
God bless these two men. Not only did gill serve..he was the main effort and main detective on the Nightstalker case Richard Ramirez. God bless both these men and their family’s. For god and country. ❤️
It’s hard to reconnect with former battle buddies! After the war is over, and you’ve finished your career in the military, you find yourselves half a country and worlds apart!
I served in the Military 20 years after my Military service , I had a chance meeting of a good buddy of mine I served with Much to my surprise he wanted nothing to do with me Guess not all reunions are happy ones, mine sure wasn't
For those that don’t know Gil also known for catching the night stalker and interviewing him after he got caught.
What a legend of a man his service and for catching ritchard ramirez and no one believed him at the start as he knew it was one killer not serveral.
Thank you for mentioning that. I thought he looked familiar
I went to comment the exact same thing. Great documentary on Netflix.
Why I clicked on the video thought it was him
I always find reunions like this magical. Seeing as two veterans embrace each other letting out such raw emotions then seeing how after so many years, they're able to live a long life raising generations... it's beautiful
We need HBO to do a Band of brothers kind of series on the Vietnam war, with veterans like those two gentlemens.
ive been saying this! vietnam and korea!
I recognized Gil from the Richard Ramirez case salute to our veterans that have and keep our country safe
This man served his country, his community..That's what I call a true American patriot.
The hell over in vietnam is beyond words. But for these 2 warriors they got too grow old. See their kids and grandkids grow up.. It brings such joy. God did bless them🙏🙏
This the guy who caught the night stalker, mans just a living legend!
Yes it is !! He came home in 1970!
Thet are indeed blessed! So many returning Vietnam Vets were treated horribly. They did not come home to reunions with families and friends, parades were not given in their honor, jobs were not offered to them, help with health and PTSD were not easily available to them. Many of them lived homeless, and many still do. Many turned to drugs and alcohol as they were constantly belittled and told they were worthless. Those that fought for our country should never have been treated so unjustly. I like to believe that the generation who behaved so badly has since learned their lesson. I, for one, am very thankful for their service and consider each one a hero.
Many years ago, a client at the office where I was working was a Vietnam veteran. One day we were talking on the phone about his case, and somehow that subject came up in the course of our conversation. I thanked him for his service to our country, and he just broke down. I quickly apologized for upsetting him, and he told me it was just that no one had ever said that to him. It broke my heart. I sometimes wonder about him; it was one of the many cases/clients I dealt with that I’ll never forget.
These stories need to be told and shared to the world, show what war does to ppl
It's really great that you guys found each other
Love is Life
And
Life is Love
Gets me more than anything when you have men like this show emotion.
Such a great story and thank you both for your service from a Cold War veteran
Hey, isn't Gil also the LAPD detective that caught the nightstalker?
Yup but he wasn’t with LAPD. He was with the sheriffs.
@@imayang Nice! I remember seeing the documentary on Netflix lol that's awesome. Good for him!
That’s why he looks familiar!! This man is a living legend
Yup that’s him. He actually was a Deputy with LASD.
This was powerful. God bless those 2 heros.
Thank you for your service men!
Thank you both for your service!💙💙 beautiful reunion, God bless you all!
Great reunion. So moving and emotional, what a history/story. And there are so many true, amazing and untold stories we will *never* hear, unless the vet is our family member, neighbor, or whatever.
Thank you both, gentleman, officers, for your service.
God bless these two heroes.
Its amazing when these gents get in the company of other men who have experienced the same, they just break down and drop the protective shields....so emotional, and I think it needs to be done more to help the healing. Amazing men
Your service is so much appreciated by those of us who understand the sacrifice. 🇺🇲
It was a blessing that both could return from Vietnam with a 50/50 chance and could have met 53 years later!
God bless you!
Love hearin stories like this....may they be happy for their rest of their life....💯❤🥰i wish i had a magic stick ......🙃
Amazing reunion of two Real American Heroes...Gil became one of the greatest Homicide Detectives in the history of the LASD
Man god bless them both!🙏 and thank you for your service!
Thanks to those two guys and all past present and future service men and women for your service to our country
Whoa that's Gil from the Night Stalker documentary on Netflix! Such a great detective. I encourage everyone to watch it.
Thank you for sharing this. I hope soldiers of these wars that are obviously for some hidden agenda understand that the average American citizen APPRECIATES THEIR SACRIFICE. They do as they're told. Most of the time times it's for good reasons, sometimes the government uses them as pawns. It's not their fault. They showed their devotion to their country. They were tested and shown to be of the highest integrity.
There truly is no higher love then giving your life for another.
Thank you for your services. We, Vietnamese, always remember you.
Thank you.
I really like it when Nam Vets see each other after all these years. I’m a Nam Vet, Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW but I’m horrible with remembering names but aside from that, most all of us had nicknames. So, the chances of me meeting up with the guys I was in Nam with are pretty much ZERO. Sad but true.
Gil Carillo I love that guy..
Hey, that guy Gil, he was one of the detectives going after the nightstalker...pretty trippy seeing him in this random video...
What a life Gil has lived
gill was actualy a cop in the netflix documentary about the night stalker. Gill actually found who he was and arrested him.
Gil!!! How awesome
This man Gil has lived one hell of a life fr 💯 he even caught the night stalker
God bless them and Thank you! Welcome my brothers. US ARMY 76-82
On the battlefield, the real battlefield, there is NO racism, just you, and the guy next to you that will keep you alive. And THAT is real friendship. Their tears are a witness to those moments.
Yoo that gil the one that caught the nightstalker
Gil I love you! You have a heart that does not fit in your chest!❤
Isn't that one of the detectives who worked on the Night Stalker case?
Well spotted I was wondering where I'd seen him 👍
Same voice..........dark story. I watch it on Netflix
Yes!!
Thank you for sharing this moment with all of us gentlemen. Thank you for your service. Thank you for my families Freedom. May God Bless each of all the rest of your days.
He arrested the night stalker Richard Ramirez
Welcome home and thank you for your service
for.killing innocent vietnams?
Welcome home Soldiers. Thank you for all you've done. GOD Bless.
Thank you for your service gentleman and gil thank you for catching the night stalker
I appreciate them
Welcome home fellas.
Absolute Legend!
Rare breed! God bless both Men!
I'm a Grown man watching this and shedding tears 😢 😭
As a veteran myself....words cannot express nor do they need to...peace my brothers.
Respect brother
Thank you for your serviced Sir.
Brotherhood is forge in turmoil. May always take the good from the bad experiences.
Beautiful.
Thank you both ❤
Nothing but honour an respect 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Love Gil thank you for your service ❤
175th Assault Helicopter Company “Outlaws and Mavericks “68&69 wonderful story fellow Sky Soldiers!
Platoon leader at 22 commanding 20 guys sounds amazing and terrifying
Thank you for your service. From over the pond in London 🙏🙏👍
Thank you both….
Gil was one of the lead detectives that found the night stalker - awesome man!
Awesome stuff
Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Wasn't Gil Carrillo one of the detectives on the Night Stalker case? What a life he must have lived. Survived Vietnam and then get assigned to one of the most prolific serial cases ever. Damn. Mad respect!
Excellent
Got me crying . This is Really awesome. Stuff . I worked on B-52 H model bombers . You never forget the military - bound for life . ❤️
God bless them!
God bless these men
Gil was also a legend Homicide detective for the LA County Sheriffs Dept. I had the pleasure of meant him and he is probably one of the most genuine people you could ever meet.
God Bless thrm
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.Much Respect
Omg tears falls down😭
This guy, gil Carillo was involved in the night stalker serial killer investigation. There's a documentary on Netflix. Knew I recognized that guy.
I just said the same thing I’m glad I wasn’t tripping
Glad these GENTLEMAN gave glory to GOD, I RESPECT THEM EVEN MORE NOW
This is true love
Gil is the best!
That’s the awesome man that helped catch the night stalker. Vietnam vet plus badass detective man they don’t make men too much like this anymore
It's like the old saying says old soldiers never die we just fade away amen
Welcome home brothers
God bless these two men. Not only did gill serve..he was the main effort and main detective on the Nightstalker case Richard Ramirez. God bless both these men and their family’s. For god and country. ❤️
The real deal. Take A hard look . These are real men
Two legends 🎉
This is a perfect example of the human spirit!!!
God bless them
Gil caught the night stalker.
Welcome home soldiers
It’s hard to reconnect with former battle buddies! After the war is over, and you’ve finished your career in the military, you find yourselves half a country and worlds apart!
I served in the Military
20 years after my Military service , I had a chance meeting of a good buddy of mine I served with
Much to my surprise he wanted nothing to do with me
Guess not all reunions are happy ones, mine sure wasn't
'when we cranked up that stupid helicopter', i wish i could hear this guy telling all of his story
50/50. I don’t like those odds 😢
Dude wtf i recognize Gil from catching Night Stalker !
Gil is the best
Wasn’t he the head detective on the night stalker case?
He’s on the podcast called “what’s up foo”!!
No, we don't believe in luck. We believe in God's blessings!
The real hero’s