I WAS THERE IN OCTOBER 1966, and so many young men were killed that year, I to came close to making the wall that year, after 23 months i came home , home has never been the same and never will. My heart goes with you, NOAH and all of my brothers who gave there all will be with us forever.
@rseabrease12 жыл бұрын
To my brothers who did not make it back with me. Back from places with these names - DaNang, Pleiku, Khe Sanh, and Hue. I will never forget you and I will forever miss you. We survived the heat, the rain, the mud, the snakes and the bugs and some of us survived the war. We can put these in the back of our minds because they were things that we had to do. We did not desert or fail our country or government, but they cannot say the same.
@halcreel21737 ай бұрын
Amen. I still miss my buddies
@billcox691411 жыл бұрын
My 18 year old Marine cousin was killed Apr 26,1967. His name appears on panel 18 E, Line 90 on the wall. I can't listen to this song without tearing. God bless you Tommy Barrow. Gone but not forgotten
@MrGeoPic12 жыл бұрын
There is nothing more sobering then to be in Washington DC.. and going to the Vietnam Memorial... to see all those names etched on granite standing proudly letting everyone know they are still watching over everyone and their names being searched for by many. Sobering, that is the only word that comes to mind and is the most descriptive. May GOD bless ALL our men and women who give their lives unquestionably for the others in this country, and may they never be forgotten for their sacrifices.
@NRKem11 жыл бұрын
My husband was lucky enough to come home from Viet Nam. But part of his heart will always be with the friends he lost while there. My heartfelt thanks to every Veteran, both the ones who came home and the ones who didn't.
@jeannierobinson68616 жыл бұрын
I just finished reading "The Boys of 67" by Andrew Weist. My love, respect, heart and tears go out to each and every one of these men and their families. I was 14 years old when walking home from the store, I saw the military man walking down our sidewalk. I ran home to ask my Mom what he had wanted. He then walked back up to our front door. My brother turned 19 yrs old in February 1968. March 18, 1968, he went home to our Lord. Such a sad time in history. I want to thank each and every one of the men and women who have served and will serve in years to come. I am grateful for the freedom I have today. Freedom is not free. God Bless the Men and Women who have served and will serve. I miss you my brother. RIP
@rebecajohnston1135 Жыл бұрын
Great book! It took me a month to read it because I cried so much. I couldn't watch the documentary on the AHC because it had home movies and I knew which of those young guys died over there. I'd love to take the professor's course on the war.
@joshuabrooks4907 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss, good sir.
@gulfgypsy6 жыл бұрын
I miss my Vietnam veteran. He was my best friend, my husband, keeper of my heart. He was honor bound to serve and he served with honor. The toll his three tours on him, finally took his life. But nothing ever took his courage, his faith or love for this country.
@danielblair59662 жыл бұрын
As long as there are old men willing to sacrifice young men, this song will always have meaning. And that's the damnable misery of it all.
@DYLTAY930113 жыл бұрын
If you can watch this and not cry you have no soul. An excellent job was done in putting this together. My heart goes out to all of the families in past and current wars,
@christiandelorde5887 Жыл бұрын
The soldiers that went to Vietnam and served their country were not respected by that country or government.
@topgeardel Жыл бұрын
@@christiandelorde5887 Really? I'm a Vietnam/Draft resistor. Just HOW did they "serve" their country?
@soxbearshwks8988 Жыл бұрын
my high school classmates Elmwood Park ILL........RIP 1Lt. Paul Charles Bertolozzi USMC KIA 8-2-67 Cpl. Richard Clark Abbate USMC KIA 5-18-68 i was 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
@markpoznanski90726 жыл бұрын
I did not serve in this war, or any conflict. I did serve my country though. I stand in humble silence to these brave men and women. You are missed by me, and many others. YOU are not forgotten. Rest in Peace. I have the watch!
@staninwyoming20028 жыл бұрын
Unless you have been in Vietnam,, you will never understand how much this song means to all of us Vets.
@annemott11937 жыл бұрын
I was just a kid back then but I want to thank you for your sacrifice and tell you that I have nothing but respect for Vietnam Veterans. I salute you.
@katlyn57inParadise7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service in that place. I am a PROUD Army Brat of a 2x purple heart Vet of that time. God bless you all...your service is always appreciated.
@paratrooper321fa6 жыл бұрын
The Veterans who came after you beerstand all to well.
@countrylife59746 жыл бұрын
Stan thank you for your service
@paulasmith54425 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what did for us God bless you
@Daisy-fw6cr Жыл бұрын
So is my family I loved him but I love my family as in my kids
@thefishingpilot26819 жыл бұрын
Why can't music be like this these days. When country singers from the 60s thru the 90s sang a song they sang from the heart. The song has meaning in it. Hell if i know what is in the country (so called) now. Well done Statler brothers!!
@johndoe16789 жыл бұрын
Yeah some songs have so much meaning watch that's my job it's great nowa days country is and I ain't gonna beat around the bush now country is sex with a girl drinking beer driving a truck partying living in a small town no true meaning today it's sad
@geraldthebusdriver34913 жыл бұрын
Today is Memorial Day and to remember all those who served fought and died for our beloved country of America I salute with your guys and God bless America
@twicebitten520111 жыл бұрын
USS Ranger CV61 11/1/83, #4 MMR......almost 30 years I haven't forgotten brothers, not one minute of one day. RIP
@Foutainoflife17 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song but since I have had my own children, two boys, man, it gets to me even more. We are so lucky as Americans, to be able to call this land and the liberties we enjoy home. I can't thank out military members enough for what they do and our surviving family members for their ultimate sacrifice. They are hardly recognized enough for their patriotism. Thank you. I am one truly grateful American.
@45637ui13 жыл бұрын
I pray for the soldiers that are fighting for our freedom. They risk their lives everyday so we could stay alive and free. Amen
@HammerLyte12 жыл бұрын
Thanks to all our Veterans and to those who gave their all in service to our country.
@kramerd311 жыл бұрын
I understand! Lost my brother 2/15/69 23 yrs old. I was 16. Now I,m 60 a proud Navy vet and I,m with you...NEVER forget!
@billbright17559 жыл бұрын
To any Vets that came home while others didn't, and may feel bad, please don't as those men are proud of you and you represent them well.🇺🇸
@roberthawkins62789 жыл бұрын
+Bill Bright Thank you.We all Lost some of the best people we will ever meet.Have been to the Wall once.I have great memories of my friends,But I wish I could get rid of all the pain and demons.
@JohnSmith-mk2mh8 жыл бұрын
+Bill Bright Lost too many to feel good about it. How do we know they were proud of us, they are not there to say it? We did what we had to do, even with the protests and anamosity against us. Its a burdon we will carry to our grave, along with out demons.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch39038 жыл бұрын
thank you for those words, you spoke the truth
@jennifursun33038 жыл бұрын
God Bless you and all your buddies. my late older brother served in Nam. I have a classmate who didn't come home and still to this day his family doesn't know where he is. i know but for God's grace his family could have been mine.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch39038 жыл бұрын
jennifur sun words of truth, god bess you
@jimmynewton52076 жыл бұрын
To all Vets... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
@crisandwayne13 жыл бұрын
LCPL Charles Edward Harris, a very dear friend of mine from Chowan College, is a hero whose name is on this wall. And yes....he is more than a name on the wall. Crystal
@dawaynepierson5568 жыл бұрын
i thought i ran out of tears years ago, but this video brought on floods more.
@canforgen11 жыл бұрын
salute to you from a Canadian forces vet 20 years with a field ambulance team
@bluegrassfan76567 жыл бұрын
What kind of heartless and soulless individuals would give this a thumbs down?
@richregan89116 жыл бұрын
I'm making dinner right now on this memorial day weekend thinking of those who gave all. Tears running down my face as I listen to this song. God bless all you Gold Star moms, dads, spouses, and kids.
@jmdebaun12 жыл бұрын
In Memoriam: James Robert Kalsu (Bob) April 13, 1945 (Oklahoma City, OK)-July 21, 1970 (Firebase Ripcord, Vietnam) You are held in high regard by all Bills fans and most certainly in my household, sir!
@leopic5019 жыл бұрын
To my fellow brothers and sister in arms that gave there life , never will you be forgotten , and are sorely missed , and to the living brothers and sister in arms active and nonactive God bless you all , it will always be to me a Honor to be a part of this family.
@janeykelly98986 жыл бұрын
My husband served in Nam. He Never talked about for over 30 years. When we met I was taking a class and we studied about the war. I asked him some questions and he brought up pictures and we rented movies about Nam. He would put a choke hold on me but he finally could talk about it. He died due to Agent orange. It's been years but I play these songs for him
@lukefortune27039 жыл бұрын
im a vet almost died a year ago today and glad I came home to see my amazing wife and 2 kids my 3 yr old son and 1 month old lil girl grace ann my wife and kids r my life if I didn't make it home alive my some would never have known me
@lukefortune27039 жыл бұрын
+alex laxson thank u so much your support means alot
@jennifursun33039 жыл бұрын
+Luke and Lexi James Fortune thanks for your service. may you have many years with your family. had a brother who served in Nam. thankfully he came home. have a classmate named Tommy who is on this wall.
@TSALAGI18399 жыл бұрын
+Luke Fortune I could never say thank you enough. THANK YOU!!!!!
@lukefortune27039 жыл бұрын
its was my honor if I could go ack n do it again I would and thank u for ur support
@leopic5019 жыл бұрын
+Luke Fortune Thank you for your service I was a 12B20 for six years I always feel guilty when I see fellow soldiers go to war in the sand box I wish I could I miss my soldier family a lot , but you have my support always , my unit always say strength and honor always.
@bettythomas56798 жыл бұрын
God Bless all of you.Welcome home.Too many people don't think how precious our veterns are.Family"s love them.Do they think freedom has no price
@JT422B13 жыл бұрын
This is a very good song video is powerful---in Canada population smaller we may know the home town of those killed--but in The US to realize that each of these people came from somewhere-hard caring family makes the name on the wall more meaningful
@haroldwilliams15357 жыл бұрын
To those to serve in Vietnam War..I know you did what your country told you to do....I am very Proud of you and your service..But my heart is heavy Burden for those Men and there Family's who didn't make it back....So many question still are unanswered...These Soldiers will never be forgotten...Rest In Peace
@thedarci136810 жыл бұрын
A rose for each and everyone whose name is on the wall for you are much much more than a name on a wall........
@christiandelorde5887 Жыл бұрын
This song still brings tears to my eyes.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch390310 жыл бұрын
god bless all our veterans, thank you for what you do.
@isaphillips579 жыл бұрын
This song gets to me every single time. I cry when I think of all the men and women who sacrificed their life for me and this great country God bless you
@lilboo49ify5 жыл бұрын
not sure how many of em are even here or even how many people outside of the lil podunk hicktown of kalkaska ever heard of it BUT !! to those of you i gave a hug a thankyou for your service and a cookie - OOOOOH RAH and may you all be well !!
@ruthparker29046 жыл бұрын
I miss him still. My best friend. Charley, I will forever love you.
@Buckeye_4_Life_6 жыл бұрын
Gone but never forgotten...thank you all for your service ....
@ronaldchitwood261311 жыл бұрын
thank-you to all the men and women keeping this country safe. we enjoy all of our freedoms thanks to them. may god bless you and keep you safe.
@curlyspyglass13 жыл бұрын
@SAMODANO1 I was blessed to have my brother come home. Please feel my sincerest and heartfelt condolences for your loss,Noah will be added to my thoughts and prayers. God speed my friend.
@hotrodhotrod-wc3bu6 жыл бұрын
I singed up for Vietnam the say i turned 18 it was 8 am sept morning god blees all who served and tha fallen.
@jimsmith30210 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, moving song. I play this song regularly, but especially on memorial day. To all my comrades in arms: thank you and God Bless You.
@norbie614 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful. Thank our troops!
@SuperBobcat648 жыл бұрын
Hurting for a friend from long ago, tonight. So Lord could you tell him, he's more than a name on that black wall. The rest of us will be joining you soon, Joe.
@jennifursun33036 жыл бұрын
to my late brother who came home and my classmate whoes name is on this Wall. God Bless all those who served
@CAM-to6wy8 жыл бұрын
This song touches my heart every time I hear it. I love the tribute to those who served in Vietnam, especially considering how they were treated upon returning home. The wall is a beautiful memorial to the brave men and women who lost their lives, or still are MIA. I cry every time I visit and look at over 58,000 names etched into the black wall. I am grateful to every vet who has served and the sacrifices made since the birth of this nation. Freedom is not free. It has been bought and paid for by the blood of those who laid down their lives in service to this nation. Whether or not you agree with me is irrelevant. What matters is that most of the men and women who serve do so willingly and understand that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice while doing so. Regardless of your political affiliation or who you support for president, please remember that if hundreds of thousands of men and women had not served, this nation would not exist.
@sparrow883108 жыл бұрын
A truth so very eliquently said. Thank you.
@Ms806711 жыл бұрын
My Brother would never speak of Vietnam unless he was very drunk, when he came back he drank a lot....but like I said when he was really drunk sometimes he would start to cry and talk about it, the things they would order them to do... and I would cry with him because he said when some of the young boys like him when they were dying they would cry for their Momma, and they would hold them in their arms and tell them their Momma was there.
@michaelbauer42810 жыл бұрын
My brother and I ended up the same way.Talk about pay $160.00 a month back then.If I had to do it all over again I would still go.I am proud to be An American.Let's take the fight there and not here.
@47hammer7 жыл бұрын
Some Time I think the Lucky ones are the ones who never made it Home. I know of VN vets that have Died here at home, from Drinking too, much an from Drugs overdose.. All Trying to Forget ; PTSD is a real Bitch to Deal With.
@barbarastewart4897 жыл бұрын
Jan Tidwelm
@janfuger15175 жыл бұрын
My dad served in the South Pacific during WWII. Every time we asked him about it, he would never talk about it, never. I really wanted to know. Then I saw "The Pacific" and didn't want to know anymore.
@edwardmunson38965 жыл бұрын
This message is a little late, but, with GOD as my witness, MY COUNTRY did turn their backs on our Soldiers. Not all of us!!!!!! But too damn many did. I served as the war was (for lack of a better word) "ENDING." The politicians directed the war and threw our brave men and women into the trenches. THIS country should have supported the troops, but instead, they listened to The POLITICIANS. We owe so very much to those brave men and women. I hope someday they will forgive us.....and GOD will too!
@johnnazitzloff887010 жыл бұрын
Thank you to all the men and women who served and continue to serve and protect us. Whether it was ww1 or WW2 or the Korean War, or the Vietnam War or the later wars, everyone had a part in keeping us free. Even if you did not approve of the war, support the troops. Give them the respect they deserve.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch39039 жыл бұрын
god bless you, and the veterans
@jennifursun33039 жыл бұрын
Johnna Zitzloff amen this always makes me cry my older brother came home but one of my class mates never did i wlays try to say thank you or shake the hands of a vet i also think of a man i never met named Clark, who was a big impact on my Grandpa Hayden who was amedic in WW2. he ran through sheets of flames to pull guys out when a plane form the a Japaneese plane dived into his ship. having been burned when i was younger i just got goose bumps and shuddered all over.
@LES67237 жыл бұрын
THAT RESPECT IS SHOWN WHEN WE SALUTE OR FLAG AND OUR ANTHEM
@Eenmandienooitmeerhuilt13 жыл бұрын
This song is sooo beautifull.... Bless all the soldiers in war.
@Ms806711 жыл бұрын
For My Brother who was in Vietnam 1968 to1969 Ronnie McCoy, he came home the night I graduated from High School, he came back but i guess part of him stayed there..now I know he had PTSD but I really don't think they knew that much about it back then.His life was never the same and he ended having a Heart Attack at 43, and I miss him so much.
@jennifursun33037 жыл бұрын
soo sorry. miine came home ok, except he learned to smoke. lost him going on 5 years this June to COPD
@kimwyatt25677 жыл бұрын
My uncle left a young man and came home a heavy drinker who was never the same from what my mom always told us.
@angelbaby31495212 жыл бұрын
My angel. Was a Marine he was a coproal. and I would have given. Anything. To have. Had him back can't post pictures but he was a hero. He gave his life so other Marines could. Live. He was killed June 26 1970 in Quang Nam Always loved & Greatly Missed
@debrakirkwood47876 жыл бұрын
it is just a wall with names, but of all the monuments built this one can cause more emotion . I belive it makes you focus on the names. I have been once ,to stand there and see it in person ,I can not describe the feeling , those who went I can not imagen their feelings, may God bless all of you
@DukeofAral5011 жыл бұрын
i served 24yrs this hits me hard
@sf0tacticalguy7 жыл бұрын
This made me cry, thinking about all of the guys that didn't come home with me. They're more than just names as long as those of us that were there remember their faces.
@sandyadair60925 жыл бұрын
I love this song and the video was so heart touching. Thanks to all who served and those who gave their lives for America and God. Those who are serving and served and you and your families are in my prayers.
@kygirl110012 жыл бұрын
God Bless your family and please know that he is appreciated and WE WILL NOT FORGET!!!!
@darrylfuller26474 жыл бұрын
I'm so greatful to "God"for you Starlets.Love every single last one of you.
@deew61749 жыл бұрын
Like this video , my daddy was in the service but he was lucky and made it back.
@jimyork56637 жыл бұрын
I lost at least one friend that I know of in that war and every time I think about that conflict it brings tears to my eyes. MayGod grant peace to the Souls that were lost and may he grant rest and peace to those who survived.
@jeffreymliss9 жыл бұрын
So many gave so much, asking so little in return. Thank you.
@rdill63717 жыл бұрын
God Bless you all who have served. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
@martymclean43557 жыл бұрын
Thank you, The Canadian at 3:02 is Corporal Nathan Hornburg King's Own Cavalry Regiment, my wife's cousin.
@franklatham94037 жыл бұрын
I dare anyone to listen to this and not cry with guilt!
@countrylife59746 жыл бұрын
Thank you all for your service in Vietnam. Sorry you was treated bad when you got back home.. I didn't know this couldn't believe it thankful what y'all did. God bless you and and thank you again.
@Highlander938511 жыл бұрын
So many buddy I lost this song cut really deep to me.
@terryslota2224 Жыл бұрын
my high school classmates Elmwood Park ILL RIP 1Lt. Paul Charles Bertolozzi USMC KIA 8-2-67 Cpl. Richard Clark Abbate USMC KIA 5-18-68 i was 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
@SRHurst-kj5mx10 жыл бұрын
makes me cry every time. I'll be singing this as I run in the army run this fall.
@SRHurst-kj5mx10 жыл бұрын
Well guys there were 26000 of us all running in the Army run this year. I pushed my empty wheel chair along. I'm a partial quadriplegic in stage 4 of a terminal illness and was determined to finish. It was quite an emotional race. Firefighters lined up beside their rigs and saluted, air cadets saluted as a troop, other runners I didn't know clapped for me or patted me on my back as I struggled along. A woman whose son had died after serving in Afghanistan stopped her race to push me when I stumbled. Two other women i never met before stopped their race to run interference for my wheel chair. People began to call out "way to go....only 1/2 a mile left, keep going you can make it" etc. I was in tears at the finish line. I was no where near alone. I'm not a hero guys...I was running for those who truly are. Soldier on my brothers and sisters. Hoorah!
@cliffdr.detroitlynch390310 жыл бұрын
S.R. Hurst you are a hero, god bless you.
@SRHurst-kj5mx10 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Merry Christmas Cliff.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch390310 жыл бұрын
S.R. Hurst mery christmas to you, and your struggle,and god bless all our veterans, we are proud of you all.
@cliffdr.detroitlynch39039 жыл бұрын
god bless you, and may you be safe, and thank you
@lavernebaugher50063 жыл бұрын
Thank you all who have served !
@nascar020912 жыл бұрын
Need to add a recent comment, if I can see the keys anyway! I you every get the chance to see the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC don't pass up the chance. I have seen the roaming wall several times, but nothing can replace the actual wall in DC. I think this is the most dramatic tribute to all of the fallen warriors of this country! A person will whisper in the area because it is so moving! Outstanding! Thanks for posting!
@9dissection911 жыл бұрын
Visited the Vietnam war memorial when i was in NY this weekend. Thaught of this song then... all those young names... RIP
@edwarddmoore230112 жыл бұрын
Thanks, for the kind words and remembering.
@sherriechampion16812 жыл бұрын
no matter how many times I hear this I cry
@janfuger15175 жыл бұрын
I love listening to this song but this is the first time I've seen the video and I was crying because it hit home; it was my generation that served and fought in Vietnam.
@jackphillips8636 жыл бұрын
And we are repeating history every single day. I was there. The fuckers who sucked up to the generals have a place in my heart...and on my shooting range.
@doughesson6 жыл бұрын
A good friend did his tour with the 3/5 Marines in 1967-68. When the traveling Mini Wall passed near Memphis he& his wife had gone to see it with a list of his friends whose names were on the Wall. He said that he couldn't remember what they'd looked until his wife had read the names & he'd found them on the correct panels. After that he couldn't forget about how he'd last seen them alive.
@leopic5013 жыл бұрын
God bless all my brothers and sister in Arms in Christs Holy name
@ejsocci263011 ай бұрын
Never Forgotten God rest your souls 🖤🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
@johndouglas57122 жыл бұрын
8/26 /22 Never forgotten. Cleveland Ohio
@daledespaw31579 жыл бұрын
thank you to all the men and woman in the military. Past present and future. God bless and Gods speed
@myz38314 жыл бұрын
I just balled my eyes out watching this. Truely moving
@angelbaby31495212 жыл бұрын
This is very touching. And really. Hits home. I'll. Be like the girl in this video when I. Go and visit. My angel grave also. I love you Forest Gaylord Highland jr now and forever. I'll always be. Rustys. Girl
@DEB50ERAN14 жыл бұрын
That was very moving. God bless the Moms and Dads, too!
@angelbaby3149528 жыл бұрын
the first time I heard this song I thought about my marine and his mom and I started crying so much he was very special to both of us and he's more than a name on a wall every time I hear this I still cry for him my heart always breaks for him
@sdrunner102011 жыл бұрын
Regardless of what your bible says, I know my uncle Randy Radigan is in heaven, because there is nowhere else that could possibly house such a man.
@swampfox43210 жыл бұрын
RESPECT THE MOMENT OF SILENCE
@s2sailingfree Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable song and video.
@DukeofAral5011 жыл бұрын
thank you for your service sir!..i love our allies!
@williemoon75228 жыл бұрын
i was lucky .my great great great grandfather survived the revolutionary war .. my great great grandfather survived the war of 1812 .. my great grandfather survived the civil war .. my grandfather survived WW1 .. my father survived WW2 .. my brother survived the korean war ,, 3 other brothers survived the vietnam conflict .. yet this song still gets to me ..
@mrwannabetryhard14828 жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome history.
@williemoon75228 жыл бұрын
of coarse i knew of my fathers military history and it is amazingly fascinating in itself ( oak ridge tenn. )..and my older brothers but i did not know of the others .. had i known i wish i had chosen a military career ..i am of unbelievable pedigree ..
@ivanbradley83438 жыл бұрын
If you like this you may reprint and give out to those who have served our great nation. A Tribute to all those in Harm's way. We the people of the United States owe our country such a debt of devotion to those who have placed their precious lives in harm's way. To these gallant brave soldiers; from whom the ultimate price of freedom was purchased in the shedding of their own blood. We honor both the faithfulness of those living and fallen heroes in service to this great nation. Our unrestrained gratitude goes out to all who have answered the call to keep this country the greatest country in the history of the world. There never has been a nation like our great nation; it is only because men and women have continually paid that noble debt; often, with their lives to keep the United States: a land that is free, a home where such bravery makes one noble. Where free men walk and freedom is still freedom. That last bastion of such character, hope and dreams in the world today. Let us not forget their valiant efforts, let us not forget their last and greatest measure of love and supreme sacrifice, to let freedom's spirit flow for all, for all freedom's sake. To show what it means to be truly: “American”, is to sacrifice one's own freedom in order for all Americans of this great sovereign nation can exercise theirs. These last noble defenders who sacrifice their own lives; so that others may know, and experience a life that is 'Truly Life' - the freedom to live! Those who had suffered the loss of family, friends and comrades in arms to the battlefield, have suffered the loss of homeland, suffered even the loss of that last patronage of a grateful nation, that of an unmarked grave on the stage of conflict, whether it be of a grassy knoll, a watery tomb, or far away, unblemished by wreath or acknowledgment an obscure unremembered deposit into the dust from which they returned to; known only by its Maker, as their last post of freedom. To show the stripes in ole glory are still red - fresh and bright, long and high. To know the stripes are still white for the hearts of pure service is still required. To cast a patriotic eye where the fields are dark blue and bright with the honor they valued to answer their nations call to keep such a nation one of the highest honor, brightest purity and deepest sacrifice. To find those brilliant stars sharply point to those lives through the history of this sovereign nation are still remembered and shine brighter still because they made them to shine. This unfurled symbol which rides the wind as the spirit of devotion keeps it flying for all to look up and know freedom stands for freedom for all. We can never give due service or render due gratitude to those who have so dedicated their lives, however brief, however long to shoulder the price of freedom and carry it to a world that tries to take such freedoms away. No nation can truly survive and remain wholly free: who forget the sacrifices of those who built it with their own blood, who allow those graves to go unvisited, who allow their memories of the highest devotion to go unheard. It is to us who live; because they died, to bear their deaths forward; onward, wholly alive and freedoms fully measured to show that their dedication was not in vain. Their memorial or remembrance cannot be just a day: to stop and pause, to reflect, a day to just mourn or even a day in which to celebrate. It then must be a lifestyle that says - never we will allow: their memories pass unforgotten. Never will we allow their devotion to pass in vain. Never will we allow their blood to dry or fade in any degree such passion as they gave, and freedom they so bought with their blood with such dedication and honored service. Never will we allow their highest tribute to this nation be ever borne alone. To these men and women who have faithfully served who are still among us and to those who passed on into history's grand depository awaiting that great day of the resurrection from the dead, I wish to express my deepest heartfelt adoration and utmost respect, give this humble piece of tribute, to each and every one of you:- may your service never go unvoiced - may your duty never go unrecognized and - may your sacrifice never be forgotten to keep us free.
@annemott11937 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad they all survived.
@Beans-11115 жыл бұрын
My father fought and died in Vietnam. He was only 19.
@rebelsoldier08 жыл бұрын
damn that's so true! love em all!
@kennethbrinton111812 жыл бұрын
I think a great place for this song would have been at the end of the movie," In Country" where they went to the wall in DC to look up that girls father and her uncle's friends names.
@philrhone98398 жыл бұрын
these are what galant men and women look like
@strfltcmnd.99256 жыл бұрын
we don't need women in combat.
@countrytrucker90013 жыл бұрын
@countrytrucker900 &BLESS ALL THOSE FIGHTN & DYIN FOR US NOW!!!
@raymonddavis9568 жыл бұрын
to my uncle butchie never got to meet you ,died in vietnam my mom cries everytime she thinks of you
@jamesspencer31575 жыл бұрын
I had 3 HIGH School friends go to Vietnam and they were all killed over there. thank God I was sent to Korea in 65 and came home, ok. but know now thru The V A agent orange was used in Korea in those years as well. and now have health problems related to that. but nothing compared to the men who gave all, and never returned home alive.God bless them all, yes and tears do fall when I hear this song.
@Eenmandienooitmeerhuilt13 жыл бұрын
Great, great, great job on the video!!!
@janetmccurry82047 жыл бұрын
This song represents why I highly resent those who are now refusing to stand during the playing of the National Anthem at events. I too may not totally agree with everything that happens in this country, but I will never forget those who have died that have made it possible for me to proudly stand during the playing of the National Anthem. Those who refuse to stand are doing nothing more than showing their ignorance and a total lack of respect for those who have died so these morons can act like idiots.