We asked people to participate in Real American Stories and were astonished by the responses. From people we stopped on the sidewalk to household names eager to tell their uniquely American stories, we invite you to watch selections that moved us.
Through hard work and perseverance, Mila Apostol created the little store that could.
A refugee survivor, Derreck Kayongo is saving the world, one bar of soap at a time.
A harrowing escape from Iran, a fight for freedom, and the little bakery that could.
A bi-lateral amputee, Rachel leads her teammates with a truly inspiring attitude.
Pushing the limits of pickling by bringing lots of taste to the traditional mason jar.
Aaron Dworkin brings classical music to the inner city, and opens up a world of possibilities.
Anne Mahlum starts a running program that helps homeless men reclaim their lives.
A DC inner city school teaches rugby to a school for the deaf and the results are loud and clear.
A DC inner city school teaches rugby to a school for the deaf and the results are loud and clear.
Some call air guitar part perf. art, pro wrestling and rock’n’roll. Whatever it is, it sure is fun.
An Iraq War veteran, James talks about surviving a suicide attack and serving our country.
She talks about coming over from Italy as a child and the chances America has given her.
She’s following in grandfather’s footsteps, paying it forward, and living up to her good name.
Her parents left Albania so she could grow up with the freedom to live out her “American Dream.”
A 1st grade teacher talks about teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to her students.
The father of entertainer Beyonce, he talks of the importance of reaching for your dreams.
She raised nine children and talks about overcoming adversity and following your dreams.
As devoted parents, they provided a safe and loving environment for over 40 foster babies.
She shares her ancestors’ sacrifices and struggles for the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Inspired by wounded soldiers, he’s in med school training to become a doctor in the U.S. Army.
Julie Smith & Joyce Hogan have served our nation through their husbands’ military service.
They adpoted two children from Russia and share how the experience changed their lives.
Vietnam Vet who talks about how service changed his life and his feeling for this country.
He compares football to unity and talks about the importance of America coming together.
She’s a 3rd generation American who talks of fulfilling the dreams of our founding fathers.
A Vietnam Vet, Anthony talks about surviving a vicious attack, and the costs of freedom.
The couple talks about raising their kids and the freedoms we cherish in this country.
A teacher who credits her ancestors for giving us the freedoms we share in this country.
A Cuban American who talks about how her father risked his life to bring his family here.
Married for 52 years, they talk about growing up and raising a family in a small town.
He came from India to become an engineer and is currently applying for U.S. citizenship.
The award winning country music group talks about performing for the troops in Iraq.
Anthony
Coincidence or not. While watching this several times on the Fox News Extra I always saw the name of one of my high school classmates, Clarence Washington, which appears on the Wall during your presentation. I know he never came back from Vietnam and was there about the same time as you were there. He was the only one in my high school class that died in the Vietmam War. I often give thanks for his sacrifice so the rest of us could live in a free country. Hats off to you and Clarence.. Ron Pfafflin/Clark Field/Phillippines
Shalom Brother Grunt … ” Welcome Home ”
See you story during breaks on fox-news here in Jerusalem Israel. Have seen it at least 20 times + each time I want to stand at attention during your talk and a memory Tear is Always shed.
The sight of those Fat UH-34 choppers landing and you holding that m-14 brings back all sorts of memories. Good + Bad. From looks of your uniform I’d say you were in the Army. As a Former Marine / Nam Vet 65-66 it doesnt matter what uniform your wearing. ” You’ve been there, Done that ” Thats what matters. Lost my Plt. Sgt. in Jan of 66/ Chu Lai – RVN. Sgt Joseph Jackson. Like you he was a Blood who had a Family. NEVER a Day I dont think about him.
So PROUD of you and your story. PLEASE have your wife give you a ” Welcome Home Hug” for me.
Shalom + Semper Fi Brother Grunt.. G-d Bless ya…!
John Voracek , Jerusalem, Israel dddgrunt@cheerful.com
Like you Anthony, it has only been recently that I have publically acknowledged that I was a Vietnam vet and also served during the same period of time as you. You are so right in stating that freedom does not come cheap. I t has a special meaning to those who have fought for it that the protected shall never know.
,TO ALL THOSE PAST PRESENT & WILL BE FUTURE SOLDIER,S & CIVILIANS , WARROIR,S WHO WILL BE IN REMEMBERANCE FOR ALWAYS AND WHO MAKE UP FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNGRATEFULL FOR FOR THIER ARRIGANCE, CONTINUE TO SERVE HONORABLE, SEMPER FI w / STRENGHT & HONOR,
Anthony,
It honors me to thank you for your service. My husband is a former Marine and VietNam vet. He was there earlier than you and was at Khe Sanh, he’s taught me to really respect the guys who served then and the ones who serve today.
God bless you and your family.
Anthony
Although the word can not repay you for your service to thic country. I want to thank you for your service. As a Former Marine, I know what it means to have served. You are a true american and like all my fellow brothers of arms, the nation needs to remember all the brave soles who have given their lives for this country. I thank you again and may your days be filled with joy and happiness. Semper Fi my friend.
Thank You so much,again I’m Humbled.
God bless you, Anthony. My brother was career Air Force (joined with my dad’s permission at age 17) — he was in Korea, Vietnaam, and Bosnia. He died of cancer just a few years after giving 27 years to the military. My husband was in the military hospital in El Paso, Texas from severe injuries in WWII. He was a fabulous fellow — a genuine Texas Aggie! He, too, is gone now. I am proud of them. I am proud of you! I know your family is proud of you and thisd nation owes you a great debt of honor and respect. Again, God bless you.
Anthony, Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. As a fellow Vietnam Veteran who served with the 1st Infantry Division, I understand the tragedy of combat and I want you to know that your actions in 1968 were heroic. I consider you to by my friend and I would love to meet you and buy you dinner.
For you especially, those turbulent times must have presented you with conflicted feelings. I want you to know that you are a true American Hero. God bless you my friend.
Tim Porter
Irmo, SC
Career Maryland Police Officer
Thankyou ,
That just doesn’t seem enough.
Thank you for servicing our country in a time when our military wasn’t given the respect they deserved. I visited the Vietnam Veteran Memorial last weekend and it was overwhelming to see all the names on the wall. I am so glad that there is finally a tribute to those that fought and died in Vietnam. God bless you and your family.
Thank you…
Becaue of your courage and strength we can all enjoy the freedoms so many of us take for granted. Thank you for serving our Country. May God Bless each and everyone of you. xoxoxo
Anthony,
Far all you did thank you. I can’t imagine what it was like to fight abroad with all the social unrest during the 60’s. I’m a retired vet and can only say that your service was and still is appreciated by so many, especially those of us who served and will always be “A Band Of Brothers”…
Thank you
Very Proud Dad!!
Thank you for this website. America is a great nation and these people prove that point.