How renowned national anthem singer Jim Conelison honored a U.S. Marine's dying wish

[@jeffreykindron7162]

What a beautiful way to honor a fallen warrior 🇺🇸

[@PecanBaby...]

Absolutely agree he was an amazing man for sure. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, and may he RIP from that horrible disease.🙏 😢

[@DanontheDrive]

And what a beautiful way for a fallen warrior to honor his country.

[@crystalwaters7081]

What an absolutely beautiful story about a Marine who loved our country and gave everything he had. Thank you for your service and may God Bless you and keep you! 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏼

[@kayvillarosa7683]

Semper Fi my brother in arms. Your sacrifices will always be greatly appreciated. From a female Marine who has cancer because of Camp LeJeune toxic waters.

[@ElizabethCampbell-i7w]

Yah when?

[@glassontherocks]

Semper Fi. I will pray that you. I have Multiple Myeloma myself. Thankyou for your service.

[@jhollie8196]

My prayers go out to you. I was at Camp Johnson my times for schools in the 80’s. Stay strong Marine. Semper Fidelis.

[@ugoogletube8873]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service.

[@colt451911w]

​@@glassontherocksSemper fi Brother

[@johntrueblue]

Im not American, im Australian, im not in the millitery but this was wonderful. Thank for your service, rest in peace.

[@davidturk6170]

Kudos to the opera singer for standing beside that proud marine!

[@redburban1394]

Never tell a U.S.Marine that is stupid and don’t do that. Is something you know they will do ! 🇺🇸

[@vintageresalemama903]

What a powerful story.

[@alanef4127]

Thank you Mr Schrank and thank you Mr. Corneilison!!

[@asabovesobelow7981]

May he R.I.P. what a wonderful man.. ty dear soul for your service.. much luv and healin light to his family and friends.. ❤🇺🇸

[@austinhenson6222]

My girlfriend soon to be fiance just graduated boot camp for the USMC, and we were reunited today. It warms my heart to learn about these legends. A Marine never dies. They're just missing in action. RIP

[@NaterBater]

RIP to this hero ❤ and thank you for honoring his dying wish.

[@Mary-fy3tc]

Beautiful. Marine wife and Marine mom couldn’t be more thankful or more proud of this Marine. 😢 Thank you Mr. Conelison.

[@mariannebowman6114]

Thank you from a Marines widow.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

This put tears in my eyes. Indeed a Hero and a Man of Honor, who showed how much He Loved His Country. Rest In Peace. 😢🇺🇸

[@NiccoletteR]

ME TOO.

[@threadripper979]

Yup

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Yall made me cry at that man's courage 😮

[@killbill5486]

I only pray that I'm able to reach the peace, acceptance, and joy that Ed Shrank achieved in his lifetime. RIP brotha 🙏

[@karenkrejci1367]

Land of the free, because of the brave…🇺🇸❤

[@davenc8527]

What an Amazing American. God Bless Ed and his family. People like Ed define America. Not the hate and division we get from our polilticians.

[@willardpritchard5186]

Thank you for honouring a brother, a leader, a Patriot...a Marine.

[@mattscheurman1616]

Damn, my allergies kicked in and cleaned out my eyes halfway through. Thank you for your service, strength, bravery, and integrity. Rest in peace.

[@billlewis5425]

Well, you got me. As a 30 year career combat photographer, this drew tears a number of times during the story. Especially during both renditions of our Nationsl Anthem. Semper Fi Sweet Marine. Rest in peace my brother in arms. Navy Combat Photo, Ret.

[@chrysantha9769]

Thank you to Mr Schrank and his family...🥰

[@WingedMatchbox]

Once you let go of that fear you can fill it with happiness

[@michaelsadams524]

Ed Shrank, thank you so much for your service and for your sacrifice! Jim Conelison, I am grateful beyond words to you for both your talent and your tenacity! The 2 of you have so moved me that I am in tears! God bless you both! Ed Shrank, may you rest in peace!

[@Robert-i4u7g]

He sang the most Heart Warming version I ever heard.Very touching.

[@tammyweaver7198]

Thank you for your service that allows me to enjoy freedom in a great country. Praying for comfort & strength for his family. A true hero.

[@hansel2001]

Jet fuel is horrible stuff. I hauled it as an 88M. Never forgotten. Thanks to you and your family for your service. RIP. USA #1.

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

And the flat deckers in the Navy drink the stuff in their water

[@enderst81]

@@AppalachianMountaineer1863 13th MEU-SOC drank JP5 on the USS Belleau Wood during the float in '89. IIRC jet fuel is JP4?

[@VeteranOwned]

RIP! Glad I stumbled upon this great story!

[@thomasray7551]

Rest in peace soldier, you've fought the good fight!

[@philtheheaterguy951]

Marine.

[@kathyblum3218]

Wow, how totally awesome 😢❤ RIP sir 🫡

[@blancahoward4477]

What a brave and awesome man RIP , God Bless our veterans and military men and women 🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@FaxonToppafax]

Wow! Oohrah Gunny! Well done! Well done indeed Marine! Semper Fi!

[@katespear1233]

I can’t stop crying.

[@lyngruen8607]

You 🎶 NAILED IT🎶 👏 young 🎶 man! 👏 RIP... SEMPER FI 🇺🇸 Texas Nana Psalm 91

[@chvid2009]

Powerful story. Made me cry! I love this guy’s bravery, his love of country and our National Anthem.❤

[@Michelle-RIPAMERICA1-20-25]

BEAUTIFUL STORY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE MARINE SCHRANK. RIP 🌹 THANK YOU MR. CONELISON FOR MAKING MARINE ED SCHRANKS' DREAMS AND FINAL WISHES COME TRUE. ❤

[@BarneeFife]

You nailed it Eddie…you nailed it…. RIP brother. Thank you very much for your service and your life’s lessons…

[@sarapiburn2523]

What a wonderful soldier and man! How can we thank him enough? May he rest in eternal peace 💜💜💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rpal320]

The last line of the Star Spngled Banner describes Jim! He was truly BRAVE! 🇺🇸❤💕

[@jimtownsend7899]

Thanks for making me cry like a baby. Thanks, Jim, for honoring a brother. And thanks, Marine. Semper Fi.

[@jacquicoder7160]

This is so beautiful, so powerful, so incredibly inspiring. I'm so sorry he lost his battle with cancer but his legacy will live on through his service to his country and his bravery. My condolences to his family.

[@BarneeFife]

As the late great Norm Mcdonald said “ Let me correct you. He didn’t lose his battle with cancer, the cancer died too…I call that a draw”….

[@jacquicoder7160]

@@BarneeFife Thank you for correcting me, I agree with you.

[@newguy2794]

May God bless his soul!

[@rkf2746]

Wow. Yep, those are tears rolling down this old grunts face. Semper Fi Gunny. Well done.

[@ShelleeGraham]

WOW. 🇺🇸 What an Incredible story of a Marine’s life, what he did and how it ended. Powerful. 👍

[@powellpatterson4928]

My eyes are sweating. Every time hearing Jim belt it out is a privilege. But This one here had extra sauce.

[@gingeradams75]

What a powerful and incredible story! Thank you Mr. Conelison for honoring Mr. Schrank’s wishes. Mr. Schrank, thank you for your service and RIP 🪽

[@22lyric]

❤️🙏🏻🇺🇲 no words.

[@lauraalpert7711]

What a beautiful story! It’s incredible what letting go of fear can do. Rest in peace, soldier. You’ve given the last full measure. Thank you for your service.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Wow. First I've even heard of this. I'm speechless.

[@xerneasgirlpkmn1433]

I have such respect for veterans and those in active duty because my grandpa made the army his career. I always feel so lucky that my family and I still have him with us and we honor his service

[@megamankeht6098]

Citizen with nothing but appreciation for Vets and Combat vets. The Star Spangled Banner is such a beautiful song.

[@Monica-io5ru]

Wow, what a beautiful story indeed! Fly high forever soldier in heaven! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! 🙏✨❤️💫

[@robbubba8020]

Freakin powerful from a man who gave everything for his country he and his family deserve our pride and gratitude to a man among many many men rest in peace Gunny thank you for your service

[@palfonso4065]

I am so touched by this brave courageous marine.Brought tears to my eyes.This has helped me in my fears and I am sure others.I am thankful for his service to our country.He even got his friend to sing at his funeral that said he doesn’t do that.God bless his family and friends.May he rest in peace.❤

[@timmcquerry6068]

Thank You, WGN! A fine tribute.

[@debrabolton9372]

An incredibly beautiful story. A true portrait of courage and determination. My condolences to his family. Mr. Conelison is an incredible singer and man.

[@1962pjh]

Best news story of the year! Rest in Peace, and thank you.

[@a-aron2379]

Jim, you are a good man for doing this for him. Sometimes the things we do cost us a small piece of who we are, but when weighed against the whole of what it costs others, it is incalculable. Well done sir.

[@jeffalvich9434]

Honor, respect, dedication, integrity, ethics, this is the visual and audible definition for everyone involved.

[@fernandochavez4312]

I don’t think I have ever heard it sung better. Thank you for your service and family’s sacrifice.

[@janrobertbos]

...and now I cry...

[@philtheheaterguy951]

We all cry....

[@christinegott3699]

Three cheers to you sir. First and foremost….thank you for your service to our beloved country. May you RIP. You made us so proud and you are now resting that you fulfilled your wish. Amen

[@macforme]

What an awesome man ..... and wonderful people around him to honor him this way, The Onion Ninjas hit me hard on this one.

[@bear_hunter1334]

Powerful story about a very patriotic man. Rest in peace brother. From a Air Force Vet.

[@elizabethboulais8311]

Thanks for bringing this story to us. Those who honored this amazing man and patriot should be very proud. God bless you all.

[@valerierobinson8872]

What a wonderful testimony to two great Americans who weren't afraid to give all they had. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisWojcik-v9t]

This song now has great meaning to me thank you soldier for your service❤❤❤❤❤✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

[@robertchavez4837]

Rest in Peace my brother in arms, May you bless us all who have served in the military and thank you for your service and SEMPER FI, God bless this man who gave so much and deserved the tribute he so deserved, Ssg Robert Chavez DAV,

[@robinshane4661]

Wow, what an honor to hear this story and the commitment both men made.

[@TakenTook]

And that specific song is challenging, even for trained singers because of the range required. He did an excellent job, especially considering all of the limitations he had . Rest in peace.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I'm an old cavalryman, with all the biases, rivalries, and smack talk that comes with it. [It's in the contract - - read the fine print] But I hope that the family, friends, and comrades of Ed Shrank, USMC ret. will accept my sincere regrets and condolences. A mournful tip of the Stetson to honor his memory and acknowledge your pain.

[@pshphx]

Semper Fi. We held the line in Afghanistan. RIP my Brother, I'll see you at Saint Peter's Gate.

[@julievanderleest]

This is one of the most powerful stories on KZbin. Wow. What a courageous warrior. Salute to you sir. Thank you so much for your service.❤🤍💙

[@Honeybee1975..]

What an inspiration! He’s a true American hero 🇺🇸❤️!

[@bobbijoepps5297]

I'm not crying... God Bless these two amazing men...Love and respect comes full circle..

[@CS-bu9kd]

Thank you for your service .., I will remember you .. RIP .

[@m.a.nugent8278]

May God bless his soul and bring peace to his entire family!

[@grandmadeeb1689]

He's singing in heaven now.❤

[@nemo227]

Some people have a much tougher time in life than most of us. Rest in peach, Ed.

[@tonirad9577]

I cried through this whole video . Thank you for your service !

[@vinivv]

Wow what a testament to resilience and determination had a lot of love to keep him going this way

[@carolwhite6979]

He faced his fear and sang like a marine...... A little off key, but with pride and conviction. Fly free my friend, fly free!

[@fred01x]

I Am a Proud Englishman but U.S. Marine Ed Schrank brought me to Tears, You did your Country Proud Sir x x x God Bless you and keep you!❤❤❤

[@dennisboyd1712]

True American Hero, thank you sir. You make us all Proud with your determination & Bravery

[@JeffHulkHemp]

Ed Schrank Thank you for your service and RIP !Thanks to Jim Corneilison as well .

[@margaritaramos737]

'The Lord is with you mighty warrior" JUDGES 6:12

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

What a beautiful story, and I am weeping!! This Marine was the very definition of brave, courageous, and a true patriot. Thank you for your service, Sir. Rest in peace and God bless you. To his family, thank you for your sacrifice, and for sharing him with all of us.

[@pamelashiflett5281]

Oh my heart. Well done.💕

[@Blend-25]

He was an incredible marine, a dedicated patriot and a great person. May GOD receive and bless his soul. RIP

[@randlynwilde6467]

What an amazing man and Marine he is and was. This was truly beautiful with many tears shed. God Bless the Marine.

[@jalex3645]

These are the men we never hear about. Another satistic of the terrible undeclared war. RIP, my dear soilder, 🙏 thank you for your service.

[@madiroojill]

Sir, you exemplify the words, "music is what feelings sound like." What a beautiful legacy. Thank you for my freedom.

[@jimmykirkman1295]

God bless you my brother in arms. You are a beast.

[@amandahirschfeld7382]

R.I.P Marine❤🇺🇲🙏🕊Thank You for your service and sacrifice.

[@gimhulber2716]

You are truly a hero. Your family must be really proud of your courageous character. God bless you. RIP.

[@georgeclore568]

THAT WAS AMAZING AND SHOULD MAKE ALL TRUE REAL "WE THE PEOPLE UNITED" OF THIS NATION PROUD, FOR THIS AMERICAN WAS TRUELY THE ABSOLUTE 💯 EXSAMPLE OF A TRUE HERO !! THANK YOU YOUNG MAN FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION ❤❤❤❤

[@glassontherocks]

Semper Fi my Brother. I have cancer myself. God only knows what we were really exposed to.

[@NJNYC67]

Thank you for your service & God bless

[@jackieleggett5269]

R.i.p. bless you for your service so sorry you endured this cancer 😢xx

[@ronnymatthews4133]

❤god bless you SIR❤dinging with all your ❤HEART❤H E A R T❤🎉😊

[@bradhayashi1106]

As a professional choir director and vocal coach, this brought me to tears. His story and performance was moving and brought me to tears. Thank you, Jim Conelison, for coaching him, mentoring him, and befriending him.