General Dempsey Sings "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" with Anthony Kearns

Famed Tenor Anthony Kearns was the guest of Army General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Pre-Inaugural Brunch in honor of The Congressional Medal of Honor Society on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Mr. Kearns sang "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" with General Dempsey and the U.S. Army Chorus. The private luncheon honoring America's Medal of Honor recipients took place in the Colonel Truman W. Crawford Hall at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior enlisted advisors, and other special guests were in attendance. Mr. Kearns' appearance at the Medal of Honor Society Luncheon was arranged by Kirsten Fedewa & Associates, L.L.C.

[@frankkelleher1888]

That man should be honoured in Ireland

[@mikemurphy3950]

He, General Dempsey is a huge class act. I have lived 72 years and rarely have I seen a man who with all the pressures of being a General behave and perform like a true Irishman and human being. Makes me proud.

[@annebrady8788]

He is an amazing man, and a brilliant singer, such a lovely person. 🐦🐦🐦

[@sherp2u1]

No one can deny the General's Irishness, he wears the map of Ireland on his face...

[@eamonxofarrell]

Martin Dempsey represents the best of the US Army, stood up to people with another agenda. A very brave man.

[@johndowling9379]

This strikes a chord with me-, I was 17 when I landed heartbroken, from Ireland so I can imagine what it was like for a 15 year old to travel much further, with very little chance of seeing our homeland again. I am fortunate, no matter how hard up I was, I always managed to save enough money to travel home every year?😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@raleighburner1589]

Annie Moore was the first Irish person and Indeed she was the first person processed through Ellis Island she came from shandon on the Northside of cork city

[@kevinhorgan2770]

Raleighburner15 Hynes Go vincents

[@RenateCoppeneur-gs5xu]

We enjoying the performance Thank you Friedhelm & Renata

[@BB-hz7sw]

another fine irish american that served a great land

[@biancahotca3244]

Love his voice, just the beginning, he wasn't quite prepared. Beautiful!! My daughter is 15. Love the Irish. Would like to go back to see all of Ireland again.

[@maryfinn1336]

Just come....

[@stevepearsall3447]

So glad i found this video, really nice..

[@jamesdolan4042]

Great job

[@janetrivers9266]

Well done, Anthony!

[@pubkrocknroll]

My great grandfather left west Cork, Ireland in the 1910s to work in mining in Butte, Montana. He saved up enough money and moved back and bought a farm, I'll never forget the sacrifice made by my people and always remember the difficult lives they had to endure.

[@mervynmccann5830]

General Dempsey is a true Irish legend... And I'm one so I know what I'm talking about...

[@Raymond3TMT]

[@MrW10021]

Statue of Liberty address......1 Communipaw Avenue JC, NJ

[@MrW10021]

+w10021 the water to the island comes from JC

[@bfuiltugomaith]

General Dempsey Deserves the Purple Hart for standing up beside the greatest tenor in the world and he gave a great rendition.. I knew Anthony when he went to the Convent in Bunclody in Wexford. where he inspired a generation with his god given talent.. we love him

[@ajc-lq3fj]

Purple Heart

[@gerardnolan2939]

I have an uncle who tough in the fcj in bunclody and remembers him there

[@BOOTH4TRUTH1969]

This is personal to me having left the Republic of Ireland at 15 too. It is a beautiful!! Thank you!!

[@sherp2u1]

Wow, I thought I was brave at 19....props...

[@GenJohnEHyten-sz5cx]

Thanks for your love and support towards me I really appreciate. I will like you to send me a massage via my private email: [e-mail]

[@grahamwalsh7]

I have passed Annie Moore's statue in Cobh, Ireland many times. Thank you General Dempsey & Mr Kearns for this beautiful rendition of the immigrant story.

[@angelacarton7515]

The most amazing inspiring song to listen to

[@phyllisramsey9531]

Well done by both gentlemen! Thanks for this special song.

[@GenJohnEHyten-sz5cx]

Thanks for your love and support towards me I really appreciate. I will like you to send me a massage via my private email: [e-mail]

[@thomasmcmurray791]

This man is a class act!

[@raleighburner1589]

Martin dempsey Ah seo aglainnte asa goshon God bless you Irish man

[@margaretohara7250]

Oh, so beautiful. What a gift. This was a song I had planned for my brother Peter's Memorial. He loved music and poetry and left Ireland very young to earn a living. Such a beautiful song and singers. God bless. USA

[@GenJohnEHyten-sz5cx]

Thanks for your love and support towards me I really appreciate. I will like you to send me a massage via my private email: [e-mail]

[@jess65963]

I love this song! Alwsys have. Well done fellows!

[@josselyneabati8073]

The perfect exemple of the Irish spirit!

[@siobhanmcallen3506]

My heart feels this song for my son abroad ,wish he was home

[@kimemmons-knor3363]

What a privilege it is to personally meet Mr. Anthony Kearns several times and to now see him sing this great song with General Dempsey!!

[@danmeehan1390]

Beautiful

[@AbandonedMaine]

A touching rendition by the two. Bravo.

[@jodytolan1883]

Brillant

[@DermottStudio]

Anthony still has a fantastic voice... And so does General Dempsey.

[@rchappell77]

ah, but it was YOUR voice that hooked me and make me a lifelong fan. God bless and thank you for the hours of listening pleasure you have given my family and I.

[@truthray2885]

Heartwarming in every possible way. So, so many nations the world round have this tie with Old Ireland. And they feel it deeply.

[@Corolla97ww]

Beautiful

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

To be honest the gorgeous General sings this so much better! so much more real and genuine as an Irish person would sing xx

[@patrickhunt9585]

This was an amazing occasion proud to be Irish American!

[@malteseowl]

Even Roosevelt said that he had no time for "hyphenated Americans" - I'm with him.

[@rosatorriani8940]

👍👏👏👏👏👏