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Vietnam Veterans Reunite For First Time Since Battlefield

There was not a dry eye in the house on this former soldier’s birthday, as he was given a surprise reunion with two other Vietnam veterans who had presumed he had died in combat more than 50 years ago. Jim Mattis and Ivis Sloane had not seen their friend, Tony Solis, since the trio served in Vietnam in the same unit. Tony, who was celebrating his 76 birthday, was severely injured on the battlefield, and after Ivis had found him and loaded him into a helicopter, he and Jim never heard from Tony again, presuming he had died. Fast forward to a few years ago, and Jim, 75, and Ivis, 76, were able to connect through social media, pondering between themselves about what ever happened to their friend. The pair were able to discover that Tony was, in fact, still alive, and having contacted his family secretly, Jim and Ivis thought it was only right that they surprise him on his birthday. With the help of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Jim and Ivis were able to arrive at the Caldwell, Idaho, event in style, being escorted by a large number of bikers, while appreciative civilians lined the streets. The pair’s gesture brought Tony to tears, and speaking afterwards, he explained that he had lived with the guilt of having to leave his fellow soldiers behind.
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Location: Caldwell, Idaho, USA
  • Date Acquired: 08-08-2019
  • Date Filmed: 07-27-2019
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Footage Type: Cell Phone
  • Rights :  TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing
Tags:  vietnam , veteran , pensioners , reunion , caldwell , idaho

Vietnam Veterans Reunite For First Time Since Battlefield

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