Posted on 07/24/2018 11:50:52 AM PDT by Hojczyk
President Donald Trump spoke to the VFW Convention today in Kansas City, Missouri.
During his speech invited 94-year-old veteran Allen Jones on stage to share a few words.
Allen stole the show.
The World War II veteran told the story of losing his brother in World War II fighting. Then Allen turned to President Trump and made a request. Allen asked the US president if he could bring his family to the Oval Office next April when he turns 95.
President Trump said yes and gave Allen a hug.
This was an amazing American moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LacxeCjaLdE&feature=youtu.be
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From the guy’s voice, it sounds as if he doesn’t talk much.
That can be a problem for older people, in that they don’t have many people in their lives, and don’t hold many discussions where they can exercise their vocal cords.
He’s pretty spry. Had a grandmother-in-law who seemed to be about the same as him at that age.
What a great old lady.
Glad this guy is doing well. Cool...
My Dad’s 94 - birthday April 17 - a Sgt, and fought w/ Patton’s 3 Corps, all thru Europe and was shot by a nazi sniper while rescuing 2 guys from his platoon, during Battle of The Bulge. Bullet went thru his arm, thru chest and out the other side, without hitting any bones or organs. He’s my hero.
What a great relief from the hate-filled insanity of the Left. You could feel the love for our country and our president.
It this audience is any indication the Demons are dead meat.
One can always dream.
That will bring a tear to your eye.
Best President ever!
What a great video! Thanks for putting this up.
So, this would be a nice bit of trivia if it were true, but the internet says Kansas City is in Kansas, so which is it?
Straddles the border. KCMO and KCKS.
KCK is a town of 150,000 across the river from KCMO, which has a population of around 500,000.
I had tears in my eyes. One of Pres. Trump’s best speeches. He hit a lot of subjects and the Vets responded by coming to their feet and applauding loudly. Great crowd!!!
Mr. UpC celebrated his 90th Saturday. He is outside every day, cutting, splitting and stacking the 3-5 cords of wood we burn every year, tending his garden and repairing his antique (like him) equipment that is constantly breaking down.
Hubbby lost a brother from a injury suffered at Guadalcanal (spelling?).
It was fun watching this, but I couldn’t help but think maybe Trump should host him sooner rather than later, since he’s 94.
He did say his wife was still with him.
Thank you for pointing that out. I didn’t listen to all of his presentation. I just noted his strained voice.
I’ve had that same strain in my voice at times, and I could attribute it to not talking with other people for weeks at a time.
It was great to watch, wasn’t it?
Congratulations on Mr. UpC’s birthday...anyone who makes it to 90 and is still puttering, repairing, and “doing their thing” with a Mrs. UpC to be alongside has a lot to be thankful for in this world!
And you spelled Guadalcanal correctly...:)
Thank you! Still a nice bit of trivia.
Fantastic Campaign ad!
Wait until he gets an invite in the next few days to visit Trump and Melania in the Oval Office.
It’s so nice to see my President being the kind of POTUS this country needs for times like these. All we see it seems is the left bashing him day after day. God will protect this man and I firmly believe God will give him what he needs to get this country back to her former glory!! He needs our prayers daily. MAGA!
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