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Supporting a Veteran Hot Dog Vendor

A Vietnam veteran who runs a hot dog stand shares his circumstances as Josh Liljenquist recognizes his service and offers support.

Poster for “I don’t take nothing from anybody!”

Transcript

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How much for one hot dog? Yeah, I got two bucks. You sure? It's the end of the day and you got extra hot dogs?

Ah. I'll do mustard. It's all I got. Is that No, no, no, no, no.

Take it. Yeah. How long you been here? You've been here for 20 years?

You're kidding. You served? You were in Vietnam? Thanks for your service.

Welcome home. How old are you? You're working at 76? You sleep it in here?

No. How long have you stayed in the car for? 10 years. Dude.

You are a Vietnam vet, aren't you? Yeah, I can tell. That's your mattress? Do you give a lot of hot dogs away?

Always. So, what happens when you can't work? We Hold on to this hot dog for a sec. Can I give you something?

I'm not going to leave without it. No, I do understand you. You can give it to your guys as a tip. Yeah, I do.

It's going right up here. You can give that to whoever. Hey. Thanks for your service and welcome home.

I mean that. Yeah.