"Hymn to the Fallen" by John Williams

[@jeffg6008]

I come back to this video 3-4x a year. My Dad was with the 5th Rangers in France. In 2004, when he was 84, we came to France for the 60th Anniversary of DDay. We stayed in Paris for a few days first. On a cab ride my Dad tried to strike up a conversation with the cab driver. The cabbie said rudely “Why come to France if you don’t speak French?” Without hesitation my Dad said “Because I’m here to visit the graves of 14 of my friends who died to free your country. They didn’t speak French either.” God I miss my Dad 🙏🇺🇸

[@michaelspangler8776]

That's the French!

[@reinhardtheodor411]

Hello my friend. My father was in the 2nd Bn. Hill 400 and the battle of Normandy. RLTW.

[@faithismyskyfall]

He had balls made of bethlehem steels 😊😊

[@peterciolli8298]

Best answer ever

[@surferpam1]

ALL RESPECT to your father and his buddies, Jeff. My dad was drafted in 1944 at the age of 32 and sent to the ETO. He ended up with Shell Shock or Battle Fatigue or PTSD or whatever you want to call it; saw too much, did too much... Those guys went through hell.

[@rayquihuiz8245]

My dad has passed 13 years ago, landed on Utah 6/6/1944, some of his buddies are buried at Normandy and Ardennes cemeteries , miss my dad .

[@robme9845]

My dad landed on Utah also 6/6/44. Navy doctor in a beach battalion. Never talked about his experience. Just raised his kids and worked hard.

[@e.conboy4286]

Im sure you do miss your father. He is one of my heroes.now.

[@e.conboy4286]

What a tragic experience for all.

[@steveschar5663]

May he rest in eternal peace, an honored member of the greatest generation...our fathers

[@ronphelan429]

Never gets easier but you need to let it go. I wear my dad's hat, it doesn't fit but I don't care, he flew B-25's.

[@tambrosia]

It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag

[@faisalmemon285]

It is the Soldier who invades other countries on the command of Politicians to get oil. It is the Soldier who kills people fighting for their country. It is the Soldier who rapes the women knowing there will be no consequence. It is the Soldier who is the Jarhead and doesn’t know how to use his own brain. It is the Soldier who gets maimed and injured only to be discarded by their own country on returning home. It is the Soldier who has to go to the rat infested VA hospital It is the Soldier who suffers PTSD and not the Politician who sent him to war.

[@walterwhitejr591]

@@faisalmemon285 dude wtf

[@rosairedubrule60]

dont forget the coast guard

[@tambrosia]

@@rosairedubrule60 This poem was done by a great person whose name I cannot recall. When the word soilder is used, it really reflects each and every member of all branches of the US militrary and that also includes the USCG and less we forget even the Merchant Marines. Without these men and women and yes children also served by lying to enlist in WW1, WW2, Korea etc, and children helped reload the rifles their fathers, brothers, uncles used to fight against the Brits for our Freedom.

[@britshop1]

you are right it is the solider who gives up , not the writer of or the giver of the orders

[@riggers7480]

God bless you, Yanks: I'm a British veteran, who despite 25 years' service never saw conflict, unlike my father, who flew with Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII, and his father, wounded as a footsoldier at Ypres in WWI. I live in Norfolk UK, which is STILL the territory of the Mighty 8th, and know well the sacrifice your boys made in support of our freedom. I have adopted one, my (sur)namesake, Clyde Wix Rigby, 1st Lt, from Idaho, who flew as a part of 392nd Bomb Group, from RAF Wendling, near where I live. He was lost on a raid over Kiel, in a B24, & I bear a torch for him, on behalf of ALL your boys who never came home. His name is on the wall at Maddingley, Cambridge, here in the UK, which I've visited. Be assured, we Brits mourn the loss of your sons as our own....

[@suzanneterrey4499]

Such touching words, I'm from Texas and come from a military family and I appreciate your kind thoughts. My dad flew B-24's in the 460th Bombardment Group, 762nd Bomb Squadron. I still look through his pilots log where he noted his training and combat flights. Mostly he flew out of Spinazzola, Italy.

[@boards5781]

Thank you sir. I’m in tears and awe of your love and tribute! God Bless us all ❤️

[@riggers7480]

@@boards5781 Amen!

[@craigweis1675]

My Pop served 33 years in the U.S. Navy, 1933 to 1966. Airborne Anti Submarine Warfare~ASW~North Atlantic. We lived for a short time in the U.K. near Blackpool.

[@_R-R]

Very touching. And I'm from Idaho.

[@garyhalsey7693]

I am not an American, I am a Royal Navy Veteran, but had the honour and privilege to serve alongside my USAF, USN and USMC brothers and sisters during Desert Storm. Although I did not need to make the ultimate sacrifice, I am still honoured to have served my country and am proud to be part of all that have gone before me. I will always carry the memory of my military forbears, and my own pride at being a defender of the free world!!

[@Riley-gi6of]

We Americans thank you for your service. Brother in arms

[@daliamcmahon5884]

Gary Halsy Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸👏👍😊😊

[@christopherr.561]

From a veteran of the United States Army, thank you for your service. God Bless the United States of America and God Save the Queen.

[@markrutledge4972]

Thank you for your service to your country, our brothers in the cause of Freedom.

[@La_Ru-yg8es]

Just for one day, I'm putting aside my bitter feelings about what this country has become. Just for one day. Today, I'm not thinking about unfettered capitalism, the military-industrial complex Ike warned us about, or the basis for wars of recent years. No. Today, I'm thinking about my childhood best friend's brother, killed in Vietnam,1967. I'm thinking about my husband's uncle, killed in Burma, 1944, and his remains only returned and buried in his native Georgia in November 2019. (Familial DNA was what proved his identity.) I'm thinking about a boy I went to high school with, killed in Lebanon in the bombing there, 1983. I'm thinking about the fact that all gave some, but some gave all. 🙏

[@sjtom57]

The average person will never understand the real cost of freedom until they stroll through a military cemetery. Rest in peace, soldiers.

[@gwendolynrobinson7789]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@thefiresquad7736]

I absolutely love this comment

[@user-ui7iy4vk1e]

Sadly, there's a country which doesn't let its neighbours live the way they want and considers slavery freedom and wants to make the world live its way.

[@mchaney444]

My dad served in WWII. Korea and then Viet Nam, from whence he came home in a box. Thank you dad for your service and sacrifice.

[@RubyBandUSA]

Michael your Dad was a true hero. I wish I could have known him and been able to thank him.

[@panagiotisrokas187]

My grandfather was Rambo in ww2.

[@crweewrc1388]

Your dad will always be a hero. Serving in 3 wars, I can't imagine.

[@desireerodriguez9303]

Your dad is why they were the frea

[@akgutube1]

honor

[@the1magageneral323]

If a tear doesn't come to your eyes while this song is playing, then you're not human! Salute to our WW2 veterans!

[@bigbear03011963]

Its for all veterans. not only the ww2 ones

[@the1magageneral323]

@@bigbear03011963 Agreed, it is just that generation did more for us.

[@scharfoskar3254]

DT called them losers

[@the1magageneral323]

@@scharfoskar3254 False. TRUMP never called the WW2 generation losers. If anyone are losers it would be the BOOMERS and Hippies

[@chilimonte]

Hmmm... my grandfather was also a veteran of WW2.... but on the wrong side :D - but in the end I am happy about the way WW2 ended :) It is just so unbelievable how many young men lost their lives in these cruel battles. For what? For my freedom, for your freedom! An inconceivable sacrifice for them, for their families. That's why I think for me: I am very grateful for this sacrifice. Because I was able to grow up in a free country.

[@robthor3267]

I´m French, we will never forget your sacrifice. I went to normandy several time and each time I thought, we have a debt forever. Thank you, you´re our brothers. May god bless you.

[@michelrobin4508]

N'oubliez pas la " semaine rouge" de ROUEN...ma grand mère est morte sous les bombes angle saxonnes entre le 1er et 6 juin 1944, 800 tués en 30 minutes...20 000 civils pour toute la Normandie en quelques semaines...mais je suis d'accord c'était en partie le prix à payer pour se libérer des Nazis. et pourtant tout le monde sait que le bombardement de Caen par les anglais fut inutile...bien au contraire l'Occupant en a profité pour se protéger dans les ruines fumantes comprenant plus de 1000 cadavres de civils...

[@robthor3267]

Michel ROBIN je suis d’accord avec vous, mais s’il avait fallu s’opposer seul aux nazis, combien aurions nous eu de pertes civiles et militaires, sûrement bien plus. À l’époque les frappes chirurgicales n’existaient pas non plus. Mais je suis d’accord avec vous, n’oublions pas les pertes françaises civiles et militaires durant ce conflit meurtrier.

[@michelrobin4508]

De toute façon ce débarquement était nécessaire et sans le front de l'Est impossible( avec l'offensive Bagration du 22/06/1944 des Soviétiques qui va " casser" l'armée nazie à 'Est...) Par ailleurs si les nazis avaient mis l'essentiel de leur Panzer d’élite au sud de la seine et non derrière Calais je ne sais pas ce qu'il se serait passé..... Mais je me pose la question du bombardement de Dresde par exemple de février 1945...à l'époque que des réfugiés , 60 000 morts en 2 jours ( Bombes incendiaires) un crime contre l'Humanité des anglo saxons..la reine d'Angleterre ( mère de Elisabeth 2) refusa de décorer le responsable Commander des bombardements.. Il est vrai que quand l'Armée soviétique entra au cœur de l'Europe en Pologne et Allemagne elle découvrit pour la première " des femmes avec des bas"...le viol de masse de polonaises et d'allemandes commença... pourtant la vengeance des soldats, en parti ivres, soviétiques étaient " légitimes" les Nazis Racialistes s'étaient comporté comme des Barbares en Russie en prenant les Slaves pour des sous hommes...parfois et même souvent les soldats de la Wehrmacht se comportaient " librement" comme des esclavagistes...

[@quitman2050]

Thank God for France. Where French blood was spilled, so too was American blood. Gallant men.

[@didierlacroix6488]

@James Reilly from France, the graves of the great american soldiers are honoured and cherished forever. they lie in a land of Freedom. our land is yours

[@digirole60]

My Dad has passed away in 2002. He never spoke of his service from 1942-1946. 78th Infantry Division, 311th Infantry Regiment. I miss him every day. Such men were indeed of the greatest generation. I love you Dad.

[@Onecooltop75]

If he never spoke of it then he probably saw some truly horrific stuff

[@tambrosia9316]

My condolences to you on your dads loss. Just remember this the real men and women who have served and saw the true horrors of war and their buddies shot and killed, holding them as they died. They never speak of this. When my Mom died I was 13 my Uncle Al, RIP, served under General Patton in the Battle of the Bulge. In his entire lifetime never ever spoke of WW2, neither did his brother Louie who was a POW of the Japs nor my cousins who served in WW2 and Korea. Only the night early morning my Mom died did Al fall into a trance and relieved those terrible moments. for over 60 mins he spoke crying and we young kids and old folks cried for thru him we saw the horrors of war. He was one of the 1st to see the death camps and saw the corpses piled up like fire wood. He held this in for close to 30 yrs. WHy that moment he chose to let it all out, Lord only knows, I think GOD wanted him to speak to let folks know what a man in battle must go thru. Was he bragging no, just relayed what he saw in the battles he fought with. So to all our Veterans of the past to the future we will pray for you always and your loved ones, we will pray you come back and we will care for you. If you should die over there or over here we will never forget you gave your life to save so many others. ANd on the day you go before God Almighty to be judged, I do believe HE will come down from His Throne and will embrace each one of you and say Thank You my child, you have done the hardest job ever given to children of GOD. Come and rest. Pax+

[@leowilly29]

I am not american but of course there are a lot of american in the comments here. I want to share something with you. Last week i went to the ww1 american Argonne cemetery near Verdun in France.What a stunning place. Everything was so calm and peaceful. In the light of a warm and sunny spring evening lies the tombs of around 15 000 fallen soldiers, all sleeping under the leafs of great trees. What a strange feeling i had, in the same time you feel so sad and at peace.Sad because you see boys from every place of the US. Every states were there, to the street boys of new york, to the farmers of Texas. You are like hit by horror to see so many dead. But then i saw which warm my heart. There was a class of german schoolboys (mostly under 10 yo i believe), and there were putting flowers and paying their respects to the graves. What meaningful moment... People of america, yes your sons are dead but look at what they have done: they brought peace to this land. They fulfilled their goal: bring peace to europe, between the french and the germans. They lie in a so much beautiful place with an overwhelming aura of dignity, courage and sacrifice. America, your boys rest in peace.

[@williamc.hensel130]

'Thin places' abound, not least those hallowed by honor, sacrifice and memory. I've shared that 'strange feeling' at other memorials--the Valley of the Fallen, similar memorial sites in the Philippines, practically every square inch of Israel (not least Yad VaShem), many battle sites from our Civil War, Gallipoli, Dachau. Thanks to those who do the right thing in difficult circumstances, and all who remember and seek to live in the light of their unintended heroism.

[@shorelockhomes943]

Sir Leonor thankyou for the honor and information. you earned a subscriber.

[@marthagaw]

What a beautiful, and heart warming sentiment...we must remain optimistic in a world that sometimes makes us doubt the human spirit...but in all of us, it still demands the desire to be kind,good and respectful to our fellow man

[@otlayr3030]

Thank you for those kind words. It's nice to think that our boys over there are at rest in a place so beautiful, away from a war so ugly.

[@mickbray4195]

Thank you for sharing your experience there. One of my Grandfather's brothers may be buried there. I want to find him so I may pay my respects. Thank you again, Sir.

[@johndegroot1801]

My dad landed at Normandy and made it home alive!! I love my dad and miss him so much!! He was a hero to me!!

[@georgestegner8959]

I came back from Viet Nam. 5 of my friends and 3 cousins did not and I will never forget them

[@jameslouis8609]

Welcome Home, thank you for your service. My your friends rest in peace.

[@godwinudofa3461]

Respect to a Hero.

[@keegs1961]

bless you

[@aidansouthall1]

George Stegner You and them will always be heroes. Remember that. Thank you

[@oyindamolatomoye6520]

Thank you for your service Sir. You all have my respects and gratitude

[@dennisoconnor2992]

They were a special breed of men, the likes of whom we will never see again. Thank You.

[@thomasmcginley7944]

There's a reason they were called the Greatest Generation.

[@kancer_mufen]

Thats what makes them the Greatest

[@TheCarsche]

Amen. There was a reason they were and are referred to as 'The Greatest Generation'. I had an uncle and a father in law who served in WW II. Anyone who serves/served, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless you and yours

[@richarddrury8319]

They were great, but the men and women who serve are the greatest of every generation.

[@vibrantbiztoday1]

Amen Dennis O'Connor

[@virtualpaladin3507]

There really is no other song that conveys the US military any better. John Williams did us proud.

[@bcgrittner8076]

This is a powerful and meaningful piece of music. I’m choked up.

[@blackjackblack4133]

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." - Sir Winston Churchill

[@chrisholland7367]

A speech which was dedicated to the fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force after the battle of Britain.

[@thegreatteaman]

Chris Holland still though, it works

[@otyliciu]

@@thegreatteaman ...and I don't think that Churchill, being Churchill and understanding what was at stake, would have objected to its use in the broader sense (i.e. encompassing all allied soldiers) at all.

[@wm5000]

@@otyliciu Quite.

[@rodrigo7015]

Chris Holland yes the Battle of Britain

[@therealyooper7548]

This video should be required by law to be aired on all TV stations in the country, on Memorial Day at noon.

[@toyman9642]

The father of a friend was on a Canadian warship off Juno beach on D-Day as Canadian troops stormed ashore. He told me that the never ending image for him was seeing soldiers fall as soon as they hit the beach. We should remember all our military personnel, living or dead be they Canadians, Americans, British, Australian, etc. They deserve our thanks and respect.

[@leander2843]

In the name of every single german, i thank you for helping freeing our country from the madness it fell into. Even after the whole nazi regime went down, you stand by our side, reaching us youre hand, to get up again, so we can be togheter as friends and allies in hard times which where to come.

[@tolvaer]

Thank you for this comment, I recently got myself re-enlisted by a oberstabsbootsmann or however you say it, from Berlin, for this specific reason of forgiving friends. USN (2007-?)

[@Debaucherousgeek]

Thank you for the powerful words you wrote @Leander. Please know that the sacrifices of our grandfathers WAS worth it. I have lived in your wonderful country (Frankfurt as a child then Kaiserslautern and Grafenwhoer as a grown man). Your people welcomed and embraced me. I was there, in uniform, ready to face down the modern day Russia to help defend your nation and all of free Europe IF the Soviets, then Russia threatened you and yours. We will ALWAYS stand with you!! The alliance with your government, but more importantly, the friendship of your people is something this American holds in the highest regard. I pray to be able to live in Deutschland again, for a few year more years, before I get too old and have to retire. My Sister married a German man and lives in Heidelberg. She will, no doubt, live there for the rest of her life. The 20 years I lived in your country were many of the happiest of my life. Ich liebe Deutschland!!

[@terryrussel3369]

I just finished a book titled "Saving My Enemy" by Bob Welch that tells the story of German Infantry Soldier Fritz Engelbert and American Paratrooper Don Malarkey. From childhood to military service to troubled civilian life, retirement and finally their first meeting and strong friendship that healed their very souls. I was raised by a WW2 combat veteran and wish this book had come to me 20 years ago when its revelations could have helped my father. It explained so much about how wars scare everyone touched by them. Copies should be placed in every classroom, house of worship and mental health treatment center.

[@CathyLynnBryantAuthor]

God bless you, Leander.

[@johnnytheboy6609]

I had a boss that fought on the Russian Front with the Wermacht.

[@armcchargues8623]

I spent 20 years on submarines in the Navy. These pictures make me realize how small that is compared to what all those white crosses stand for. I am completely humbled.

[@vickierickson4482]

As the waves break over the beach in Normandy, it whispers the names of the boys who never grew old.

[@boostmannen1254]

Vicki Erickson aach you made me cry by that comment! as in.. it was very deep and emotional.

[@voxel2665]

Vicki Erickson Beautiful and heartbreaking, well said, well said

[@arizonastrip73]

+Vicki Erickson I have not read a more sensitive and embracing comment than yours, Vicki. You have put in one sentence all that could be said of this WWII invasion. I salute you.

[@kumasenlac5504]

+Vicki Erickson 'Here Dead We Lie' by A.E.Housman says it all.

[@ennioable]

life is so hard normally, why adding cries again...

[@maidofthenorth]

I'm British and next week we're visiting Canada. Partly to see family we have there. But first, we are visiting St John in New Brunswick, to meet up with the HMS Jervis Bay Association. My husband's grandfather sailed from there on the very first escorted convoy, right at the very beginning of the battle of the Atlantic. Sadly the ship was destroyed by a German pocket battleship on the crossing. So many British and Canadian sailors lost their lives, one of whom was my husband's grandfather. Finally we are going to pay our respects to a man and his comrades in arms, who we never knew or met, but the sacrifice they all made is not forgotten. Total respect for all who served in whatever capacity. God bless the all.

[@omnitrio2313]

Kris Spencer Any relation to Lady Di & Earl Spencer ?.. Ha, ha, ha... Lol... Just kidding... I'm also British (English) & I can only/merely echo your sentiment's...

[@surferpam1]

Crying, crying... How can I or any of us summon up enough thanks to these men... How will they know how much awe and true, deep RESPECT, ADMIRATION and DUE REGARD each of us feel for each of them... May each of their memories be for a blessing.

[@CalvinHollingsworth]

This song is one of my favorites from John Williams. It makes me proud to be an American. Saving Private Ryan is my personal favorite war movie. In a few weeks, I will be shipping out to Basic Training for the Navy. I will work as an Aviation Mechanical Administrator (AZ). Even though I most likely won't see combat, I am immensely grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to serve this beloved nation. I was listening to this beautiful song on my way to my grandparents and almost broke down in tears. I am honored and humbled that I will follow in the footsteps of my grandfathers who served in the US Navy back in WW2 and Korean War. God bless the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country and also the men and women that are currently serving now. Thank you, John Williams for this incredible song!

[@michaelhubble7113]

In memory of my brother who didn't return from Viet Nam... and to all who gave their all in WWII...

[@snowcrest7863]

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13

[@keegs1961]

bless him and tank you michael

[@Zhohan-]

God bless your brother, Michael

[@XJarhead360]

Mike, your brother came home but not like he or your family wanted. May he RIP. My friend is with his fallen brothers at the VA cemetery in L.A. KIA April 1967, RVN. I'm not sure why he and others died while I lived.

[@Truetoo102]

The Vietnam Veterans were just as great and should be remembered in such reverence also the Korean Veterans and all that fought for the Stars and Stripes 🇺🇸.

[@stevestone9327]

I'm british but thats a chilling video of a american serviceman and woman who gave all for the price of freedom, I thankyou for your service

[@jdremy]

You Brits went through so much as well. My heart goes out to all

[@WhiteStarProductions_]

“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” ~ John F. Kennedy

[@everioke]

...or Socialism.

[@otyliciu]

@Umer Ahsan Having the Atlantic Ocean on one side, Canada (mostly a vast uninhabited wilderness) on another, and the Pacific Ocean on another doesn't hurt either. Plus, soon 'The Trump Greatest Wall' will halt any Mexican Blitzkrieg the same way the Maginot Line did! In all seriousness, however, France had - by a substantial margin - the largest and best equipped land army in 1940. It didn't help them much: the German military, completely rebuilt in the interwar years, was comprised of fresh, innovative young minds and the tactics they employed were a generation ahead of what the other powers were prepared for (other nations, the U.S. included, then-assuming a resumption of hostilities would see much the same style of largely static warfare that had occurred in WW1).

[@texmustangbullitt]

@@otyliciu , to hell with the useless wall and the worthless man you call President

[@jamestrotter3162]

@@texmustangbullitt to hell with you!

[@PaKu921]

WhiteStar Productions "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" -Robert Goodloe Harper

[@RealPresidentDentist]

Those people who disliked it are clearly forgetting that those soldiers regardless of their nation went through living hell and died for their country. Never Forget them.

[@gshock200]

It's a sad place In America now to see even one disrespectful "dislike" on this video!. Lord please forgive and help our children who have forgotten their way for they do not know what they're doing. My heart hurts for those disrespected for their ultimate sacrifice given. Thank God for our VETERANS

[@johnemerson1363]

The dislike is probably the result of an improper remark, not the overall subject matter. I have disliked a few snarkey remarks.

[@daviddrake3104]

My Dad flew 50 missions over enemy country in a B-24 bomber. Out of his squadron of 24 planes and 240 men only one plane made it ...... His ! He never spoke much about the war until I was 22 years old. We stayed up all night and he shared many stories with me. He was and always will be my HERO !

[@williambrownlee8739]

I'm 73 and a veteran of COLD WAR. CANADIAN AIR FORCE RCAF NORAD COMMAND. 70+ YRS ON THE WATCH AGAINST SOVIETS &NOW RUSSIANS.. EVIL NEVER STOPS. MUST ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO DEFEND THE RIGHT...

[@rosairedubrule60]

my uncle emile dubrule flew many b24 missions and was shot down twice france and germany escaping to fly again. he was a foreign language expert who lived to age 97

[@JB-xu1pm]

You are lucky that your Dad shared his experiences with you. My did flew in the Pacific. The last time I visited with him he brought up the fact that he provided air support to the Marines at Tarawa. All he said "They caught hell." I respected his privacy and never asked about his Navy service. Funny as a civilian he never flew a plane again as a pilot. He worked at Williams AFB in the early 50's. His friends that were Air Force pilots would beg him to go up with them. I think he went up 1 time to see what it was like in a jet. Probably a T-33.

[@nancyhilliard1634]

💐❤️🙏🏼

[@nancyhilliard1634]

🙏🏼🌹🥀💐

[@HiTechOilCo]

I am a historian and I am very familiar with how many of our soldiers have died in defending this great nation and the principles of freedom, liberty and justice for all. But to watch this video and see cemetery after cemetery of U.S. soldiers buried there, many of them with crosses and stars of David for as far as the eye can see, with most of those soldiers being very young men, some of them mere kids, who never had a car, a house, a girlfriend, wife, child, etc., all the things we take for granted in our lives thanks to them*, it brings tears to my eyes every time. They did not even know us, but they *died for us. Their age does not matter, they could be 16 years old, (and some *were*!), they were all great *men*! Always honor them. Never forget them. Always vote and get everyone you know to vote. For me, not voting would be like walking up to the graves in these cemeteries and spitting on them, effectively saying, "Your life didn't matter". I for one can not and will not do that.

[@mollycottontail]

This should be mandatory viewing for all Highschool students. We should never forget.

[@ernestwatson4269]

Makes me cry every time I hear this......Every time I reach a new level of success in my business ventures I come here to remember those who've made my life possible to strive.

[@mrtron1850]

+Ernest Watson You're a very wise person. :)

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

+Ernest Watson Sir, it is largely due to people, just like you, that gives me reason to hope that you and your generation will turn this around and shine through every adversity and every challenge and strive for success. Keep on reaching for the stars...

[@ernestwatson4269]

Don B Much respect and honor to you.

[@ernestwatson4269]

MrTron Much respect and honor to you sir

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

That honor and that respect is for you Sir. DRIVE ON! On 1 January, 2016, fly that flag.

[@kingoftheskies34]

This was sobering to watch. I was in shock at all the American graveyards across the world that hold our dead. When it got to Arlington, it really began to make me cry and I couldn’t not cry when I saw the wall of gold stars. Each cross is a soldier who died for freedom, every star a family left heartbroken. We need to to better to remember the sacrifice of our soldiers both living and dead . “For our today they gave their tomorrow”

[@stevenashcraft6443]

Thank you to all who have served or currently serving our great nation, may you all be blessed by almighty God and forever rest in peace

[@davidvasquez6920]

All of those who attempt to undo our country, should watch this video, Remember all the men and women, of all races and religion who die defending our republic. We are the United States of America. Not republicans against democrats, White against nonwhites, men against women, we are one people united, because divided we all fall.

[@missagente8100]

And United we stand.

[@davisluong2060]

Amen I totally agree with with you. This nation would be a better place if we all shared your same sentiment.

[@falcoii8565]

Today is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, my heart and thoughts go out to all those who gave there lives and for those who are still with us. This U.S. Army Ranger will not forget.

[@tedwardkio1584]

Nor will this sailor....they were true heroes in every sense of the word....Every time I visit my great grandpas grave I tell that WW1 veteran thank you and to tell my great Uncle William ( his son who was killed in WW2 on the USS Saratoga and buried at sea) a big thank you and crisp salute

[@sylviawilliams2529]

Neither will this UK civilian forget the sacrifice of those brave Americans..and Brits..and Canadians "They gave their today for our tomorrows"...Greatest respect!

[@dwainsellers6453]

Thank you all for your sacrifice!

[@carolinecarmichael8732]

Rest easy gallant young men and women who gave their lives for our freedom there isn’t a day goes by I am not grateful for your sacrifice god bless you all and all resistance fighters to .

[@kobaltteal7139]

My Great uncle Al went ashore on Juno beach. Wish i could have met him to say thank you for his service.

[@2122tom2122]

Today is 8/4/2016 and to date 134 people say they did not like this music and video. I can not for the life of me imagine who these people are that are not moved, even a little, by the music of one of the greatest composers of our time and the visual reminders of those who selflessly gave their lives, at a young age, so that we could grow old in liberty. I have had a good life in America because those who lay beneath white crosses made it possible for my father to survive WWII, come home and give life to me. Thank you ..... I will never forget you.

[@helenmorcom7530]

we are.....even australians...

[@stephentighe3111]

A very poignant reminder to a former British Soldier than our American Allies have paid a heavy price for freedom, which we all take for granted. I thank your country for being a staunch and steadfast ally!

[@Bluenose352]

Stephen Tighe We both took heavy losses during WW2. I know the RAF lost many crews on bomber missions. Thank you!, for your service Sir! And for being our alli as well.

[@Bluenose352]

*ally

[@libertybea2024]

Stephen Tighe never forgotten the Great British Heroes, believe. Thanks&blessings from Italy.

[@Bluenose352]

Johannes Liechtenauer I completely agree about our politicians. No matter where you go, all politicians are crooks. And the citizens pay for the politicians actions. As for all servicemen and women, I again agree with you. I'm inspired, and look up to all of our allies. I'm amazed at what the RAF put up with during the Battle of Britain. I look up to the citizens as well. I feel heartbroken for what they endured during the bombings. But, inspired by their dedication to help not only their fellow citizens, but the servicemen as well. Thank you for your service.

[@danielallenbutler1782]

Stephen Tighe, there are many of us in the US who remain grateful that not just once, but twice that "sceptered isle" first stood in the breach to save civilization....

[@KA-rk4oh]

I remember every one of our heroes who died under my care as a Army Nurse. Bless them all and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Very emotional to go to one of those cemeteries.

[@siltrpr]

Having lived in Germany for five years, I had the opportunity to visit several of the cemeteries shown in this video. While they are amazingly beautiful places, you never forget their purpose or reason for being. However, of all the feelings that touched me when visiting, the one that struck me the most was respect. No matter the country, the age, the religion or gender they all were treated with the utmost respect. That same feeling was shared by all those that visited, and visited they were. While there will always be the occasional baby crying, even the children knew this was a place to be treated with a solemn quiet. If you looked into the eyes of the older adults, you could see the gratitude they felt for the young men and women who came to their country, and never had the opportunity to return home. As a veteran, no amount of words can express how grateful I am for their sacrifice and may we never see the likes of a war that took so many from us at such a young age. May God be with them in their eternal sleep and with those serving all around the world, especially those in harm's way.

[@RubyBandUSA]

that is a very touching post you wrote

[@codytotten9545]

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:9‬ ‭

[@douglasstrother6584]

They unsheathed the sword and threw away the scabbard to fight evil.

[@andrewpatton5114]

Yes, "blessed are the peacemakers," not "blessed are the peace sayers." When evil men come to rape, pillage, burn and kill, the peacemakers are the ones who neutralize the threat, not those who allow them to run roughshod over the innocent rather than shed the blood of the guilty. Verily, if those wicked men surrendered, we would not kill them; their blood is on their own heads. Neither do I speak against those who were so revolted by shedding blood preferred to rush onto the battlefield unarmed as medics, firefighters and explosive ordinance disposal techs in order to save lives rather than take them.

[@patricklamshear1806]

Remember all the soldiers who fell in battle regardless of the uniform they wore.

[@dalton7145]

Amen

[@discordadmin9796]

British, Russian, American, German, it doesnt matter who's flag you served under, they were all just boys protecting their families

[@DoctorXander]

As an Australian I'm very proud of the way my country embodies this. In our national war memorial we have a plaque dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was a commander of the Turkish forces that killed many Australians on the cliffs of Gallipoli.

[@dalton7145]

@Peter Torbay don't understand what you're trying to say..seems a bit incoherent..

[@avmkaya]

@@DoctorXander "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours... you, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well." (Mustafa Kemal Atatürk) 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Our martyr grandfathers and yours are resting in peace together as brothers in soil of Gallipoli and in our hearts😢

[@markdoeller758]

VERY GRATEFUL FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM!!!

[@jeffcantplay86]

To those brave men and women who have given their lives to defend their homeland in Ukraine, and to those who have been sent to do their duty by a madman, I pray you may all find peace in the next life. Your sacrifice will not be soon forgotten.

[@floydfanboy2948]

Well said, I feel deep sorrow for all those young men dying in that senseless war. Be they Russian or Ukrainian. It is a tragedy.

[@danielantino2667]

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place;... We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

[@frenchustube]

A French man so grateful for those soldiers that gave their lives to liberate my country. As my grandparents once said" if if was not for the Americans...... Eternally grateful!

[@officalkingkrab1912]

🇺🇸🤝🇫🇷. As my grandparents once said “If it wasn’t for the French, America wouldn’t be a country.”

[@lorenzobertone7753]

I'm from Italy once I visited the USA cemetery of Florence (4402 fallen). All this hill covered by white crosses...all these young lives cut short for our liberty...I cried like a child.God bless you for this beautiful video in memory of these braves

[@1SGPARKER]

So Many Died in my Father's Generation to save this Nation and the World. Let us not Throw it all Away...

[@deathbyvelocity7541]

I second that First Sargent. We won't. Thank you for your service and dedication to your oath.

[@buckjohnson1119]

Bud Parker My Father fought in the S Pacific on a Destroyer, age 17-19. You and I Remember well, this Generation. Those that don't have a clue, are the problem today. They have had it the easiest; yet they are weak.

[@deathbyvelocity7541]

@@buckjohnson1119 You are so correct. My Grandfather was 82nd Airborne during WWII. My uncle was Navy, battles of Corral Sea and Midway on the Yorktown. Still with is today to tell a very mean story. My father was Army 2 years and Navy for 24 years. During Korea and Vietnam. Last ship was the Kittyhawk. Aviation Electrician. I was Army, 10th Mountain Division. The youth of today have not been taught the sacrifice made for their freedoms. Just for starters, the Democrat/Socialist push in our schools to propagandize our history by rewriting it. We The People must stand up and start fighting back. Enough is enough. Stay safe patriot. Place the armor of God around you with the truth.

[@buckjohnson1119]

Deathby Velocity An incredible History for your Father, and Yourself. You are so correct on those that don't even realize, they are so close to causing, another Civil War. If it does happen, and our Veterans and citizens form Militias, as once before; there is talk of the un having brought in vehicles, seen in Utah and Illinois. Thank You Both, for your Incredible Courage, Strength, and Dedication . And also to you; walk with God. 😇🇺🇸

[@buckjohnson1119]

Deathby Velocity I also forgot to mention, My Brother in Law, was Commander of the USS Daniel Webster, for his term in the early to Mid 1980's. He had been Lt. Commander on the USS Scamp, before Commander. From Commander, he promoted to Captain, and into Pentagon. I could not imagine being under water, all time. His Father served in England, during WWII. 🇺🇸

[@shimon1166]

My Uncle, from Brooklyn, New York, was in the Anti-Aircraft unit and was stationed, prior to D-Day, on the outskirts of London, in an Anti-Aircraft battery defending the city. His Anti-Aircraft gun successfully shot down the first German V-1 Rocket, aka "Buzz Bomb", that was ever shot down by Anti-Aircraft. Because of this feat, he and his fellow gun crew were interviewed by NBC Radio. A copy of the recording was made onto a 78 RPM record and was mailed to my grandparents back in the States. The funniest thing said on the recording by the crew was a little Italian guy from New Jersey (in the NJ accent). He said, "Eh, it's no big deal....I seen Mosquitos bigger than that in New Jersey!" My uncle went on to fight through D-Day and to the Battle of the Bulge and made it all the way to Germany. After the war, he was successful in business and retired at the age of 47. My uncle lived until 92 years old. RIP.

[@Jim-zy3lf]

Steven and You're proud 👍 Thanks for that Piece of Military HISTORY ! At 62 I try to Pass on the History of Our Country and Others Who Fought ! Was it Winston Churchill "Those Who do not know Their History , are Destined to Repeat IT"! 👈🇺🇸👍

[@JR7noir]

RIP.

[@stephenroberts7459]

Thanks for keeping that little bit of history alive!

[@shiffer1307]

Battle of the bulge. 101st airborne?

[@johnglass7383]

What a beautiful story, and may the Lord bless his soul and spirit. Men like your uncle make the West a wonderful place to live.

[@krisvires]

"From little towns in a far land we came, to save our honor from a world in flame... In little towns in a far land we sleep, and trust that world we won, to you to keep..."

[@kellycoleman715]

My great uncle enlisted at age 30. He was single and enlisted so perhaps a married man could be with his family and miss D-Day. He survived the invasion on Utah beach but died in France two months later in battle. He is buried near Cherbourg, France in a military cemetery. Uncle Dock, a grateful nation salutes you. ❤🫡 🇺🇸

[@olivergrumitt8033]

“Hymn to the Fallen” is a moving and very moving tribute to those who have died to ensure the survival of Freedom and to defeat the worst tyranny the world has ever known. This wonderful piece of music will ensure That the Fallen will never be forgotten. We must always be eternally thankful to them.

[@JR7noir]

Freedom above all.

[@donaldburgess7230]

@@JR7noir But "Freedom" alone does nothing for one. A homeless person typically cannot get work so gets little money and food, and has no ability to enjoy any of the freedom available. That is not the only example, so if that does not win any points, try to think of other ways people without access to money from a decent job where they can earn self-respect cannot enjoy much freedom.

[@klausmair2807]

Frieden ist a l l e s - JES Sir 💖💢💫 👍!

[@gunnyfromhell4730]

I am a United States citizen who was born when shit hit the fan. I will never forget those who fought for us and died for us. I will serve my country with red white and blue pumping through my vains and freedom in my mind

[@kellydunn2528]

I wish everyone who has had the audacity to say "America has never been great" be compelled to walk the those hallowed grounds where the Fallen now rest, and listen to the stillness of the wind. Then tour the local Villages, Taverns and Churches and get the opinions of the French people whether America has ever been great.

[@paraguard60]

Kelly Dunn! I´m a British veteran, and bloody hell! What you´ve said is true and like a 2 sided sword cuts through bone and marrow... And ask the Brits, they´re forever grateful too............

[@supertrooper7403]

They still wouldn’t get it Kelly. Freedom comes with a cost that the protected will never know. RLTW.

[@t.j.ludwick5914]

Amen! As a 20+ year veteran of the USAF, couldn’t agree more with you @Kelly Dunn. To all those who have served, thank you very much for the sacrifices you’ve made for freedom around the world.

[@Rhovanion85]

I have been to the United States last year, from NOLA through Mississipi into Memphis TN, to the east through South Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain, to the north into DC, to Philly and finallly NY... What an experience it was. I love the country, the music, the people... Europe is kinda like America though... without balls.

[@mothmagic1]

@@t.j.ludwick5914 Thank you for your appreciation.

[@williamcooper2415]

My dad served on three ships in WWII; two were sunk and the second sinking, he was blown off the deck and into the ocean. Hours later he was rescued with a broken back, where he lived in pain the rest of his life, bearing the scars of war, sacrifice and freedom.

[@jinyounglee5023]

I'm live in seoul, south korea. I could not have written this text here without USA on June 25, 1950. Thank you for giving me the freedom.

[@danielallenbutler1782]

The Republic of Korea has not forgotten, which is why in America, we always think of the ROK as a true and genuine friend.

[@kemsorrell546]

You were worth it.

[@Buzzbox3rd]

Australia does not forget you either friend. God Bless.

[@Aaron-ef9dz]

Cheers to our ally, South Korea!

[@otlayr3030]

As a country that was once under foreign oppression, we Americans have a moral obligation to help those in need. We will continue to fight for the rights and freedoms of others, even if we ourselves must die; it's who we are. Some who hate us say the we Americans brag about being the self proclaimed guardians of peace in the world. Let me ask you this: who went to France in 1917 to aid the British and French troops against the German onslaught? We did. Who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, in the face of certain death, where many would not go? We did. Who dropped from the skies on September 17, 1944 into Holland to liberate the Dutch from the Nazis? We did. And who held the front lines at Bastone against and army that outnumbered them more than 20 to 1? We did. As long as there is a fight for freedom, where ever it may be, the United States will be there, rough and ready, every time.

[@francoisfave2127]

I ve seen many militaries cemeteries.Im a french guy.I can't imagine the enormous number of american guys dead for our freedom. Each time i visit these rest places,i go in tears,remembering how many fallen lives .TNX USA

[@andrewcooper1046]

more British and common wealth soldiers died in Normandy than American remember that

[@francoisfave2127]

@@andrewcooper1046 of course YES

[@davidwolf226]

As a proud Navy veteran, I've watched this video with the brilliant hymn by John Williams a number of times and it never fails to move me. Godspeed to all of those fallen heroes.

[@taternater7495]

thank you sir for your service to this country

[@roybarrows]

Each one man for man has won imperishable praise each has gained a glorious grave not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance wherein their glory is enshrined like them remember that prosperity can only be for the free and that freedom is the sure possession of those who the courage to defend it

[@m.blakelylaw2024]

I make a point of watching & sharing this every year on the two holidays dedicated to the military & I bawl like a baby every time. --- THIS IS WHAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY VIEWING IN EVERY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY!

[@christophercole5219]

I sit here weeping for all my comrades who did not return. Christopher Cole, TSgt, USAF Ret.

[@themoocow7718]

I honor you. You have served your country well, and my God bless you and all others in the military.

[@alexandresun6266]

thank you for your service

[@missagente8100]

Thank you for your service, sir, and may the souls of your brothers in combat, and the souls of all the faithful departed , through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen. 😢❤️🤍💙✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@fiftycalM2HB]

As a disabled American Veteran I thank those from other countries who made kind and heartfelt remarks regarding this video and the rows of crosses and Stars of David. Especially to the German Commentator - my family is half German. Americans knew the German People were basically good but had been corrupted by madman who lead a sick and perverted regime. We showed how we felt about German People during The Berlin Airlift. We refused to West Berlin Starve - even though three years earlier we were bitter opponents.

[@isaacazminov8733]

To all of the courageous individuals who lie in these cemeteries, THANK YOU, we owe you a debt we can never repay.

[@alexmiguelsanchez2801]

I came here to listen to this to honor the last medal of honor recipient who died yesterday. R.I.P 🇺🇸❤️🇵🇷🕊️

[@christiansantiago1252]

"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom." - Abraham Lincoln

[@RubyBandUSA]

In Saving Private Ryan, Gen. Marshall reads that quote of Lincoln's to his naysayer and overaly cautious colonels and majors, and then he says: "That boy [Pvt Ryan] is alive, and we are going to get him THE HELL out of THERE". Yes sir! they all say, and then the action part of the movie starts.

[@doorlopen]

When i went to the cemetary in normandy France and saw all those american lives who were lost it litteraly broke my heart... i am very thankful for the help we got from the americans as a European

[@markw3598]

@@johnkollias2952 Sadly, they still wouldn't 'get it'.

[@CathyLynnBryantAuthor]

God bless you!

[@peterscheuer9118]

My father was drafted in 1944. Never went to his high school graduation. Manitowoc, WI to Seattle then to Hawaii on to Siapion, Tinianion and Guam. He was a navy sea bee and help build the air strip the Enoa Gay flew off. Unfortunately this country will never be the same.

[@kensimmons3356]

To all Americans out there. Never dishonor what these men fought for. I don't agree with all wars and there are some that were and are political. There are just wars and bad wars and I wish war on no one. But the fact remains. We stopped the German, Italian and Japanese empires from further conquest that would have changed the face of world history. We had to fight them. We could not allow tyranny to prevail. These men and women made the ultimate sacrifice. I think of those young boys that landed on the beaches on D-day, most 18 or 19 yrs old that never got to live out their lives and it humbles me. Be thankful that you have life and health and that you are free. Honor them.

[@deathbyvelocity7541]

75 years ago today, Good battled Evil, right fought wrong, and the world was watching. My Grandfather, Army, 82nd Airborne WWII. My Uncle, Navy, Yorktown, battles of Corral Sea and Midway. Truly great men tested, only to have them preform to expectation, not even they knew they had. We all owe these men, and the only pay we can possibly afford, is to always remember what they did for us, and to always treat each other as we would want to be treated.

[@distefanojacques9482]

All frenchmen never forget your sacrifice for peace and our liberty

[@deathbyvelocity7541]

@@distefanojacques9482 And all of us American should never forget what you did for the USA. Thank you my friend.

[@billhuber2964]

My dad and my uncle's fought that war to free the world. Sadly my uncle Pete didn't make it back. Mom told me that I reminded her of uncle Pete. When I was overseas she lit a candle every week in church for my safe return.

[@deathbyvelocity7541]

@@billhuber2964 Thank you for your service brother. I was Army, 10th Mountain Division. My family is steeped in military history. Defending the greatest nation ever conceived and her friendly nations when needed. A far greater and much more knowable service than our own Congress. Much respect for you.

[@foundationgamer9771]

The war of right and wrong is still ongoing, but I am confident the right will win.

[@stevenhopkins2887]

I have been to Normandy in France to see all the graves for the United States soldiers fallen during WWII...and I was humbled by their sacrifices, so I could remember and live to see another day...

[@suew5659]

Steven Hopkins Wasn’t it a privilege to be there. I will never forget.

[@joeblack8915]

You might want to take a look at all the other graves the next time you're there too. Too many people get their take on this battle from 'Saving Private Ryan'.

[@Kinopanorama1]

In Australia we commemorate and remember the many soldiers who fought in various conflicts on Anzac Day. We will never forget.

[@garlandweissenfluh4549]

My dad was a ww2 vet. USS HOPEWELL DD 681. Pacific Theater. Thank you service men and women who fight for this great country then and now. God bless all of you!!!

[@alifmuhammadchicago]

1:45 - 2:45 One of the most beautiful minutes of music gifted to brass.

[@niclacy4048]

THIS!

[@tenkaistar1089]

I'm born and raised here in America, but my parents are from the Philippines. Without American sacrifices, they would not have the freedom to go here, nor would the Philippines have become a sovereign nation following WW2.

[@georgebristow6479]

They shall not grow old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them or the years condemn At the going down of the sun And in the morning We shall remember them Thank you for your sacrifice, for the life you have given me and the precious freedom I have.

[@omnitrio2313]

George Bristow Nice... Very well said... Much love & respect brother...

[@jamesstewart4677]

God Bless those who serve, whether small or great. Greatly we remember, respect, and follow their lead.

[@helenmorcom7530]

thank you for reciting our prayer to our fallen

[@helenmorcom7530]

are you an aussie..it sounds like our litany ...this is so important...please reply at the going down of the sun...we will remember you

[@ireland1953]

Thank you Mr. Bristow for those words. I've never teared up from a comment before.

[@consv]

My dad just passed. He was in the army in WW2. Will use at his memorial.

[@tabfiend]

"All wars would end if the dead could return." How true are those words..........

[@Canuckmom128]

Five years ago today I had the great honour to be on Juno Beach with my husband and two adult nieces, for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Going to France, seeing the graves at Beny-Sur-Mer, making an Inukshuk on the Beach at Dieppe where my husbands Father served with the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada - the Black Watch from Montreal, and leaving silk poppies, Canadian Flags and a write up about my maternal Grandfather who fought at the Somme and Vimy, at the Vimy Monument was awe-inspiring. This is a trip that every Canadian should try to make - I guarantee you that standing at that immense, intense, incredible monument at Vimy is life-changing and overwhelming. You will waver between pride and tears - particularly at the Commonwealth-Canadian Cemeteries, when you read the AGES of the soldiers - many still boys, really, it sticks in your throat. We spoke to many Vets during our days in Normandy - Canadian, British and American, including a group that had shipped American period vehicles over to France ( Jeeps, Trucks, etc.) for a parade. As always, it is the Veteran's personal recollections that are so heartfelt and often heartbreaking. As someone who spent 16 years working in Veteran's Long Term Care, I know that their stories and their Trauma is always just under the surface, waiting for an opportunity to leap into the present. I often think that is why most did not want to talk about their war experiences for many years - it was just too painful and you got the feeling that if they started crying they may not be able to stop. The type of pain that only someone who has seen War can understand. We can never thank these men and women of the Allied Forces, enough. The Greatest Generation who gave their today for our tomorrow " At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them". LEST WE FORGET.

[@steffenamm2892]

Absolut ergreifend ... Danke John Williams für die Musik! Absolutly poignant ... thanks John Williams for the Music! Mir als Deutschen kommen die Tränen wenn man die Opferzahlen in den von uns begonnen Kriegen angezeigt wird! Me as a German run the tears throug my face if i see the number of fallen soldiers where nazigermany bears the responsiblity! Ich fühle große Scham für die Verbrechen unser Vorfahren! I feel great shame for the crime of our ancestors! Ich hoffe, dass der Krieg bald nur noch in den Geschichtsbüchern vorkommt! I hope that war soon only in historybooks found! Wir Leben in einer Welt ... wir haben auch nur eine Welt! We live in one world ... we have only this world! Ich hoffe, dass Amerikaner und Deutsche für immer Freunde bleiben! I hope that America and Germany remain friends forever! Möge Gott Amerika und die gesamte westliche Kultur beschützen! May God bless and protect America an all the western cultur forever! Grüße aus Berlin, Deutschland! Greetings from Berlin/Germany!

[@CathyLynnBryantAuthor]

God bless you!

[@toyman9642]

Whenever I drive past a cemetery in London, Ontario Canada, I always glance over the fence and see the rows of markers in the veterans section. I say a silent thank you. All our military personnel, be they active or retired, living or dead, deserve our thanks and respect 365 days a year.

[@_bomu_]

Respect those who came back; honor those who didn't. Long live the brave.

[@missagente8100]

For they make possible the land of the free.

[@missagente8100]

Sauron Merciful Please, don't start.

[@Longtack55]

"Free" oil?

[@Fosi94]

Amen.

[@rohanbosworth3987]

Honor the fallen. The people that died for thos country.

[@bobbyplaysanythingbadly5336]

Forget football , these are my real heroes .

[@keithwatson7800]

Me2

[@pierrickg8217]

That's right

[@chrisflocco8084]

True.

[@kurtwebster9550]

The True Athletes

[@61zulu77]

How can stars of spectator sports ever become a hero? Just WTF do they contribute to this country?

[@saimsyed8575]

My schools named after a brave soldier who fought in the Vietnam war and became a Police Officer and then after years of serving as a Cop he was shot and killed on the street. My schools band will play this at a memorial of his

[@missagente8100]

May he rest in the loving embrace of Christ.

[@enriquearbiolbustamante5456]

GOD BLESS AN ALLIED SOLDIERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR LIBERTY AND FREEDOM IN THE WORLD.

[@jamesbond9011]

I'm on my way to becoming a Communications officer in the Dutch airforce. i will dedicate my service to the fallen, no matter the country, all of them. this generation made it possible for us to experience freedom.

[@juliusarnold2844]

Good luck, you are pursuing a noble path

[@dneuens]

Apologies on behalf of assholes like mihai alexandru. Your service is appreciated by this American. Godspeed.

[@jamesbond9011]

***** thanks for your appology, , some of the soldiers that died in WW2 died to free my country, would they not have been there for us, maybe i would not have had the oppertunity to commit to this job and serve my country. this does not mean in any way that i'm not commited to help my colleagues to succeed in our tasks. anyway thanks again for the appology, i respect a man that has the courage to admit he was wrong.

[@bigbill74scots]

Good luck in your career my friend. I was Navy and the Dutch we exercised with were certainly a very switched on bunch of guys. Enjoy and stay safe.

[@spikelowry2724]

I want to thank you for taking care of our fallen graves and giving them respect.

[@SanDiegoPsychology]

My uncle Lee, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, is buried at the cemetery at Anzio-Nettuno, in Italy, He was killed when friendly fire brought down the plane he was to jump from at night during the invasion of Sicily, July, 1943. My grandmother had the opportunity to have his remains returned to the U.S. but felt he should be buried with his friends. I went to visit his grave shortly before she died, left flowers, and took pictures. I will never forget how profoundly moved by those photos she was and how much my visit meant to her. The mothers of our soldiers shared in the sacrifice those young men made and never forgot them. I never met Lee but I know I will never forget him either.

[@sagault8546]

When we count the cost, never forget that these were sons, fathers, brothers. Our friends, our souls.

[@ItsAHedgehog]

I'm sorry for your family's loss, John T. I'm glad you had the chance to visit his grave and share your experience with your grandmother.

[@SanDiegoPsychology]

ItsAHedgehog Thank You. Your message was most welcome this morning. My 52 year old wife suddenly died a few days ago of heart failure. She was my life. Imagine all the loved ones who died in the war, who were so important, so precious to someone, the terrible sense of loss those wives, lovers, parents, friends, siblings felt. Each survivor suffered a loss beyond description.

[@jongtoehaha]

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss, John! May our Almighty God bless you and give you strength in the days ahead. I love the words "you never met your uncle, but you will never forget him either". Best wishes from Indonesia!

[@robertkenday4189]

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[@georgepapagiorgio6138]

I spent the last 5 minutes weeping like a baby. I lost some very good friends and served the USA 20 years in the military. Thank you for posting this.

[@nancyforrest6270]

Thank you for your service. I am sorry for the pain you went through and am suffering now.

[@luckyhawk6158]

I went to Arlington National Cemetery and got to lay the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which was a great honor to do especially in my boy Scout uniform. But before I layed the wreath I found my great grandfather's grave and when I was standing right in front of it I broke down into tears because I felt a surge of power go through me that I had never felt before. Background on my great grandfather is that he was a navy supply captain on the USS Pollux when it ran aground on the shore of newfoundland in the middle of winter 1942, along with the USS Truxtun. He survived the shipwreck. As the story goes a group of Newfoundland villagers found the men on the shore attached the ones that were alive to a rope that led them through ice and snow and to a fire where they could keep warm. My great grandfather survived to tell the tale. Many sailors did not. My heart goes out to those that had any sort of family member on either of the two ships that didnt survive. My heart also goes out to the people who have family members and friends in the armed forces that didnt make it home. I also want to thank anybody who has served or is serving in our armed forces. This video shows the price that was paid for our freedom. So thank you to anybody that is or was in the armed forces.

[@HiTechOilCo]

"Far from being the Great Satan, I would say that we are the Great Protector. We have sent men and women from the armed forces of the United States to other parts of the world throughout the past century to put down oppression. We defeated Fascism. We defeated Communism. We saved Europe in World War I and World War II. We were willing to do it, glad to do it. We went to Korea. We went to Vietnam. All in the interest of preserving the rights of people. And when all those conflicts were over, what did we do? Did we stay and conquer? Did we say, "Okay, we defeated Germany. Now Germany belongs to us? We defeated Japan, so Japan belongs to us"? No. What did we do? We built them up. We gave them democratic systems which they have embraced totally to their soul. And did we ask for any land? No, the only land we ever asked for was enough land to bury our dead. And that is the kind of nation we are". Gen.Colin Powell, U.S. Army. -- yquotes.com/quotes/colin-powell/#ixzz6E5nWSqZC

[@joenewall494]

Amazing isn’t it. America honours its fallen and are proud to do so. Here in the uk we are made to feel ashamed of what our men and women fought for. It’s not warmongering it’s fighting for what is right. Don’t forget “ we gave our today for your tomorrow “. Remember it

[@rogersmith2660]

It is difficult for me to understand how anyone in the UK could visit any of the WWI cemeteries where so many thousands of your young (and not so young)men gave their lives. And those monuments to those who "have no known graves" - thousands- should serve to remind even the most stoic citizen of the UK of the price your nation has paid.

[@madmeerkat1158]

My Great grandfather, Grandfather and Great Uncle served in WW1. My Great uncle never came home. Two of my uncles fought in WW2. One stormed the beaches of Normandy, and the other seriously wounded. I am proud of them all and will never forget their sacrifice. Thanks to all of our armed services, past, present and future!

[@bobelinadunn987]

I was in Portree Scotland last year and saw the memorial to the fallen from WW I. It was a somber reminder of the price paid by a small village to prevail.

[@freddyverger752]

I cry for so many lost souls defending freedom And again freedom is never Won ...the wolf is always at the door ...thanks to the fallen you have my deepest respect .

[@caractacus6231]

I don't think we are made to feel ashamed at all. Remembrance Sunday, Armed Forces Day, Help for Heroes

[@therandalls5397]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them.

[@mrb8692]

Thank you, Phil R., for prompting me to search for the entire poem. For the Fallen BY LAURENCE BINYON With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

[@rmo52]

AMEN

[@oddball1711]

Lest we forget

[@theoleschoolmusichawk]

O

[@tomperson3210]

I can barely listen to it...Thanks

[@747Springbok]

RIP PFC Sam Huff. 07/12/86 - 04/17/05. 13 Years have passed, but I still miss you and think about you every day.

[@rickcalibo679]

I watch this and am really saddened. I'm Canadian, and have a deep respect and appreciation for the USA. My uncle fought in the US Army, landing in Normandy in D+9 - he was injured when a German tank burst into a building he was fighting from. Then a squad-mate jumped on the tank, shoved his rifle into the gun and fired. The tank had a high explosive round already loaded which then exploded, destroying the tank, killing his friend, but saving my uncle and the rest of the squad. I had the honor of later seeing his Purple Heart. Another cousin went to WestPoint and retired a number of years ago as a major. My grandfather-in-law was also in WW2. He fought in the Canadian Army through Italy where he was shot and wounded outside Naples - then recovered and helped liberate Holland. Another uncle was in the Royal Canadian Air Force too. I am saddened because while I have the good fortune to have not fought in a war, I understand enough to realize the extraordinary sacrifice these brave men were making to serve their country. Specifically what saddens me is the loss of unity I see in my southern neighbor in this extraordinary time. Right or left, you are all Americans with a shared experience. Like my own country there are problems that need to be worked through. Respect and remember the sacrifices of all who have sacrificed the best years of their or even their full lives for your country. Please do not tear yourselves asunder. There's a saying here in Canada when referring to the sacrifices of our own war heroes: Lest We Forget.

[@sappertim1]

I visited Normandy a good few years back, before I joined the British Army. I attended the beaches and the resting places of those who gave their all, American, British and Canadians. A truly sobering and humbling experience. May God grant them all eternal peace. Amen and grateful thanks from a British Army veteran.

[@andrearau193]

Grateful thanks to Mr. Hein Severloh🤣🤣🤣

[@Godzilla691138MW3]

God...all those crosses... May they rest in peace now... ) ,: "And when he gets to Heaven, To Saint Peter he will tell: One more soldier reporting sir - I served my time in Hell."

[@GoneToIreland]

Also read Thomas Hardy's "Channel Firing" poem. World War I, but still...

[@jaswmclark]

You wern't looking very closely were you!

[@jawafreak230]

Beautiful, just beautiful... *sniffles*

[@chocolatecookie8719]

Soreofhing I saw several in the cometary in Cambridge, England just before it shows the soldiers standing along the wall, another several in Florence, another at Luxembourg, another at Brittany, Ardennes, and Loraine. I have been to the Punchbowl in Hawaii; it is so very humbling. I would like to know who maintains these final resting places of fallen Americans in such pristine conditions. Whoever it is, these fallen deserve it.

[@superfly8158]

soreofhing youll be surprised to know not only are there stars of david,there are some crescent moons too.

[@Kardia_of_Rhodes]

"Never blame a soldier for doing his duty, no matter what country"

[@shurikozerov3164]

+thomas coleman lol

[@protoman1365]

I hate war. I never hate the soldiers. War is an atrocity which is why I hate it. However, the soldiers who go out there for us do so with the very knowledge that they may die but they still go out there to save people like myself. I hate war. But I always thank our soldiers.

[@MrMarcoAlvarado]

+MAXZONE47 The generation of my grandparents began this war, and it wasn't over in 1945. I saw these graves when I was littel boy. "Deutschland, mein heilig Vaterland" I don't know!

[@Kardia_of_Rhodes]

***** Those are elite volunteers.

[@shurikozerov3164]

***** The SS weren't technically part of the German military, they were an armed force of the Nazi party - hence why they mainly were charged with furthering the Nazi's interest before the country's.

[@joer9323]

I heard something said yesterday that was so appropriate to this. "The spirits of these men reach forward through history to try and teach us a lesson. All we have to do is stop, and listen".

[@missagente8100]

Amen!

[@jayhawks801]

I send this video to my 3 adult Children every memorial day just to pause , reflect, and honor all those that gave all for the free world and the USA.

[@johnchurchill572]

This is for ALL the Allied Troops who gave their lives, so that we who are watching and listening can actually do this. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@Milbeki]

Drying a tear is more honorable than shedding streams of blood. We would not be here without these sacrifices. Honor them!

[@ruthmarkle4763]

I am a very proud Canadian...and often think of all the families and so many who have given the ultimate sacrifice to win freedom in 2 World Wars and subsequent conflicts...this hymn speaks to all who serve and give...wherever you may live...

[@zuletango]

I served two tours in Vietnam I came home many I served with didn't its a price we soldiers have to pay for the freedom you all enjoy just remember those who gave their lives for your freedom.

[@spidermoth1170]

Never forgotten Always remembered Thank you for your service I hope you are okay. I'm pleased you came home to those you loved Blessings to you now and always and someone somewhere will always be grateful to you for your service in arms.

[@zuletango]

@@spidermoth1170 Thank you for your kind thoughts they are greatly appreciated.A day doesn't go by when I don't think of those who didn't make it home. I know someday I will get transfered to the final unit thats the day I meet all my old friend's and fallen comrades

[@michaelhillhouse7698]

Welcome Home Brother.......thanks for your service

[@tdscwhelan]

My mom used to say _"If I could take the pain from you, I would"_ I think I understand that now.

[@zuletango]

@@tdscwhelan Thank you I'm deeply moved to know people care for all veteran's young and old. Combat always stay's with you it's impossible to forget to be honest I don't want to forget I lost alot of comrades and friends it will stay with me until I receive my final posting. LEST WE FORGET. Thank you