Standing Ovation: Rising Fawn Soldier, Christiana Ball, sings Some Gave All
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2014
- A North Georgia woman serving our country was in the spotlight in our nation's capital Thursday night. Sgt. Christiana Ball from Rising Fawn, Georgia received a standing ovation following her performance for the President, on the south lawn at the White House.
Sgt. Ball is an Army drill sergeant stationed in Fort Leanord Wood, Missouri. This event was part of "In Performance at the White House."
Remember Australians stood next to America in Vietnam too, my Father was in the SASR and he gave all, RIP daddy.
So true mate, so true.
I do remember the Aussie troops. Operated with them just north of Vung Tau. Begged them to trade one of their FN-FAL's.
So true Mate Thank You from this Navy Squid Veteran
Thank You ! I know the pain.
Sorry for your loss. Rejoice in knowing he will not be forgotten.
My Dad was a Korean, Vietnam veteran. Never talked about what he saw. Then he did. I was broken. TY for this.
Thank you Aussies. My cousin served in Vietnam. He wasn’t right after his service. He was kaputt
My son is a 28 year old DISSABLED VETERAN when they hit his transport truck killing all but him he can't walk any more he is home now but he died that day on the inside breaks my heart so much pain God Bless all our Veterans
I am an disabled veteran... Faught in Iraq and Afghanistan, all gave some, some gave all. God bless our troops
God bless you my brother! You are one of Elite.
I will never forget our brothers in arms.
Military we thank you for the ALL that you give for our Liberties 🗽
Outstanding performance ❤🎉
SFC David James Todd, Jr Afghanistan 2008, one of the Brave who gave it all!! , our only son “Miss Him”
To all who served and to all those who gave it all!! 🇺🇸Thank You🇺🇸
Be proud,
@@johnmantovani7285 “Thank you and yes we are very Proud of our son 🇺🇸”
The Vietnam Vet will always have a special place in my heart I thank them every day for their service as all veterans
Family member served in VIETNAM . I SAW HIS PAIN TOO.
GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN. 🙏
GOD BLESS AMERICA..
My brother was killed in 1966 in Nam . I am 74 now and I still cry over the young men and women who didnt make it back Jimmyy was 20 yrs and on his second tour . R S V P ❤❤
You are not remebered on a piece of black rock...you are missed by those that heard your voice, knew your touch...and carried forward the contents of your heart...
FOR THOSE OF US WHO FOUGHT FOR IT, FREEDOM HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW. Vietnam Veteran And Proud Of It. Agent Orange Lifetime Membership Club Amen.
My Dad was a 100percent WW11 veteran Thank for this beautiful song and your Service
My daddy is 95 and still talks about his love of serving 25 years
I am a combat vet of Vietnam and desert storm.
I served in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp. God bless America's allies. They have been their through it all.
Thank you! Thank you to all of you for service to your nations and the alliance that has bonded us.
God gave us freedom and our democracies,
it's up to us to defend it around the world.
Sacrifice is never easy. But sacrifice we must and we'll again and again.
Dad was in WWII, in the Philippines US Army. Taught me Respect and Love of Country, Honor the Flag. I joined the Army during Vietnam. Uncle was where my dad was on a PT Boat. Uncle on a Destroyer in the Pacific WWII. Uncle flew about everything the Air Force had, retired few years back. Proud of our tradition of service to our Country and the service to it’s people. May GOD Bless America. All gave some, Some gave ALL.
All of these people that doe’s like this country should listen to this song , not just hear it , listen ‘!! Thank God I only had to GIVE some, not all .
So true! My son just retired after 27 years in the military and 4 deployments. God bless them all.
My cousin was a Vietnam vet, done 3 tours and was hissed and spat on we he returned, such a shame, Dirk you did your country proud.
My dad lost his brother in WW11. This song would bring tears to his eyes every time. My dad was wounded in the battle of Naha Okinawa. 6000 men were killed in that battle. He was in Gaum. Gaudal canal, Leighte, Iwo Gima and okinawa.
the school's should never stop teaching our History, it's what made this country great 🇱🇷
When I came home from Nam on July 6, 1970...I had lost seven brothers of honor, I came home knowing five...I have been involved in four passing...none know the grief of seeing a former combat brother pass...they take a portion of your heart and soul with them...yet...they leave you enough heart and soul in order to welcome another future soldier home. I met a Nam vet on a flight in Honolulu last week, I took a knee and welcomed him home...he lowered his head and began to cry....fuck Covid, I held him and cried with him..we whipped our tears from each others eyes...his tears ran down my face...they were salty...the same salty taste of brothers we lost in Nam...what a sweet ....salty, horrific, painful, shameful and humbling taste....yet it calmed my mind, my heart, my shame and my faith. Only two of us are still living...I pray God we meet before we move on to Glory.
Peace for each and every one, Lest we forget as an old Aussie man "war isn't right, no war is "... At least at last even we Aussie's aren't at war now. Thank you Fawn Soldier Egality Fraternity Liberty for each and everyone
Thank you for this SGT Ball. Many of us lost buddies in Viet Nam, the Sandbox and in other areas of our world. The other night I tried to say a prayer for all my friends who are gone now. I fell sleep before I could finish. So many, so very many.
I,m a vet God bless my fellow Vets.
My Dad was in the 661st tank destroyer division in the Bulge in 1944. God Bless America
It's time for no more war
Great song sung by a very Patriotic Soldier who comes from a great American Family. She reminds me of Shena Easton from the 80s.
Ya know what?.... because of this young lady...my world is a better place to live.
RVN 1969 I was 19 and never going to die. It was the best of times and the worst of times. I would not change a thing and do it again in a heart beat. SGT. Tom Hammond
As severely combat wounded Vietnam !Thank You Sarge, Thank You
What a beautiful rendition. This beautiful young lady does it so gloriously .
Thank you young lady you make me and America very Proud. God Bless you and your heavenly vice.
Wow! That's badass! She even got the attention of the President and First Lady! 🇺🇸🦅🤙
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS BUT HE WILL BE IN YOUR HUSBAND AND YOUR HEART FOREVER GOD BLESS YOU ALL
My husband is a Vietnam vet. Couldn’t help but fight back tears. Thank you for yr service mam
Fort Leonard Wood. Former 12b here. Engineering school. Sapper school. Aka fort lost in the woods. Memories. US Army. Hoaaaahhhhhh
What a Talented Singer. Had a Honorable Discharge from TxANG. Never Regretted my Enlistment. Learned about Serving my Country. And, Would Happily Join, one more time, while am around. Prayers to All Sailors & Soldiers whom Are Serving Our Nation. 🇺🇸.
I’m proud to call her my friend.
What a beautiful song, the awesome defence musicians and that amazing singer. This song brought me to tears. Salute Christiana Ball for her service. Listening in 2023. Love from Chicago.
We all gavesome my high school friend lost his life I'll never forget him 7/20/1970 USMC
Stephen: I was with the US Army fro 1955-58 stationed in Kaiserslauterh, Germany with the combat enginners and field maintenance. Great experience never to be forgotten and will always be part of my life.
TY, some times I don't think I gave enough, when I hear you song it lifts Me up
Sure brings back US Army memories for me! God bless you and the USA young soldier!
I am a Disabled vet, (Vietnam), and this song makes me cry for lost brothers but mostly my firstborn son KIA Jan. 2008 in IRAQ.
I also am a Vietnam vet in the US Army. I am truly humbled and saddened by your loss. Someday I will meet your son in a better place and we will sit long and talk much.......
Thank you for the great reminder some people need to hear it
What A beautiful song she deserves a medal a true true American stood up in front of that large crowd and performed That great song I think she gave all and I can say she was very emotional who wouldn't be .I must say I cried .
So pretty lady soldier with so very nice voice….we are so very proud of you all heroes
absolutely beautiful,,the younger generation has no idea why they have been able to grow up free!!❤😂😢
my dad was a marine in 1950's so proud have his flag from his casket i was 5 years old
First time I heard this song BRC I was at our local pludunk Idaho fair on a ride and this was the song the carnie was playing. Deeply impacted me, and this young ladies version is awesome
Fantastic!
To honor someone like that, I salute you as an old vet who has seen too many good men fall!
That's my neck of the woods! She has an excellent voice.
ALL GAVE SOME BUT, SOME GAVE ALL!
THIS IS THE TYPE OF SONG OUR COUNTRY NEEDS TO “HEAR!”
To serve your Country and to sing a song
like that “MEANS ALOT THIS PATRIOTIC AMERICAN!”
The UNITED STATES MILITARY HAS THE FULL SUPPORT OF THIS RED BLOODED AMERICAN!
“THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH!”
And may it stay that way with the “BLESSING OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD!”
What a wonderful lady.
I still feel abandoned by my own country. I go out of my way to welcome kids coming back home now it is worse on them and there families with all the deployments they have to make. God bless them
I still feel shame for the way our country treated you Vietnam veterans when you returned home. I was a teen then and my brother served in Vietnam. I was horrified then and remain so at the disgusting way the returning (and those that did not return) were thought of and treated. A time of disgrace for our country for sure. Fortunately, we learned from that and learned to express our appreciation for those that serve in the military. Not saying we have it "right" yet, but hopefully as we learn we improve. Thank you for your service. I, for one, will always thank you. I, also go out of my way to thank those serving that I see. It is the least I can do.
My father is in Military....A good Soldier with a Kindhearted personality that his colleagues respect him so much...We love you Papa we will never forget you....he passed away last 2010...at the of 85 yrs old...We salute you, Sir....
Such a beautiful lady, sings with a beautiful voice. My lady you are awesome....💘 from a Marine 1969-1973 . Please say hi to me
Hello brother:)
God Bless All Our Veterans
The uncle I never met gave all in Vietnam. My dad, his brother and several on my mom’s side offered the same, luckily they made it home. I enlisted, ready to do the same, fortunately it was the Cold War and me and many of my friends were unscathed. My thanks and deepest appreciation to those that served in the 90’s, when the unthinkable became reality. What those of us practiced earlier became a reality.
Soldiers in faith i plead 91st psalm over the bunch of uu and your families shalom beloved brothers and sisters ❤
I was in Vietnam for 16 months, lost so many brothers, I still can't believe the protesters spit on us and threw trash at us, I hope they are proud of what they done after more than 50 years it still hurts
Brother, I hope I can meet you in person one day to give you a hug and say I’m sorry, I love you, and THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice💛
Wow, she makes me proud the be a Army Veteran.
Same on the "WOW!" USAF (1971/75) WWG1WGA!
Happy veterans day brother
I truly love this song, and her version was the best. I was one of those who gave some, my friend was a man named James Boyd, Jim was one of those who gave all. There has not been a memorial day since 1968 that I have not thought of Jim, rest in peace my friend.
Amen from a old disabled veteran nam era , because freedom isn’t free 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏❤️
NO TRUER WORDS ... THANK YOU SGT. BALL ... GOD BLESS YOU - A VIET NAM VETERAN
Brings back memories and than a more than a few tears.
Please take a moment to think about all of the Ukrainian people, soldiers and civilians, that are fighting for their children, their parents, their husbands, wives and lovers in a madman's war.
yes, 2 recent world wars and we still stand off when democracies are attacked, very slow learners
Some gave all was originally done by BILLY RAY CYRUS many yes ago. A very beautiful song when you actually hear/listen to the words. I am an adult daughter of a Korean war vet-almost my entire family has either served or been married to a service member. TO ALL I SAY THANK YOU
I am an Air Force vet who did Aerovac missions in and out of Vietnam. I am now dying a very painful death from Agent Orange. Serving our Country is not for the faint of heart. God Bless all those that
Have served and the families left behind.
@@Joanienp Thank you for your service. May God bless you and help you. Take care
@@Joanienp God ease you on your way Sir...I am sorry we failed you as a nation...! Be at peace with yourself and your family now....Thank you!
@@Joanienp august 7th 2021 Thank you for your service. ( i lived and grew up in Singapore then, and i only knew about the war from my best friend and classmate who was from Saigon. he moved to Toronto ,Canada in 1976 )
I would love listening stories my grandpa and another neighbor talk of so many Vietnam war. Never could join any military with serious health issues but respect all serving and vets. I will never forget those horrific stories and wonder how humanity got out of the dark ages. There can only hope that when humanity starts traveling the stars, we will be no longer in need of small petty things to boost egos!
As a sixth-generation (Irish) Canadian on my dad's side and a second-generation (Irish also) on my mom's side and, having two major oceans on each side of North America, I am so appreciative of having, as my country's neighbour, the gutsy, the United States of America. The red, white and blue - I love it.
Was an 11 Bravo squad leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam from 8/66-8/67.Today,I'm a 73 year old disabled veteran.God bless!
Carpe Diem thank you brother from another 11B
@@chrisullery3386 Okay,Chris,and thank you my brother!
Sgt Ball. I have watched this video countless times and it always brings a tear to my eye, you have an amazing voice and USA appreciates her service personnel as you so well portray with your rendition of this song. I am from UK but I envy your country and also great to see Barack & Michelle Obama there too.
I'm an Aussie and it brought a tear to my eyes, wonderful song True to the Red White n Blue
Hooray for all our service men and women who have given some and some gave all. Glad to be a veteran and a patriot of our great country. Chuck
It made me cry ....how true that song is....my brother chief warrant officer spent 39 yrs in US army he cried at DC wall for his men there KIA MIA...he is with them passed 5 yrs ago /agent orange ..pancreatic cancer took him in Nashville tn. He was a true here ...Hero bar Key west fl did a article about him...a real unsung hero/vietnam/Afganistan/Iraq. fought for our freedom...
I'm not a Yank, but this was a very moving performance, I have to admit that a tiny lump felt in this tough old guy's throat.
Rising Fawn, is Sgt. Ball's hometown, named after the daughter of native Chief, apparently.
Lovely name for a girl child, great name for a town.
Keep well, those across The Pond from us :-)
I'm watching this and remembering ,my 3rd grade boyfrind ,than I look at the 636 thumbs down will I married that 3rder. And we had a short time befor he was sent to North vet.Nom.he came home, but his mind,would allways be there,I lost him in 1997, he was the love of my life, I. could never marrie agean,and anybody thats gives a thumbs down to that song has never lost there heart & soul .
I stand with you!
Shelvie Carrera Thank you for your post and for sharing the joy you had with your childhood sweetheart, then husband. It was such a brief time, and I am so sorry about that...but so glad you have heart & soul memories! Sometimes one step at a time is the best that can be said for a given day...but with hope for more, better days to come
Thank You TEARS Of Joy and Sadness 🙏
Some people don't understand this song because they don't know what it takes to keep us free RIP to the ones that gave us all and God bless you all that served 🙏 💯
I was a teenager who’s heart broke every time I saw the soldiers come home from NAM. God bless you all from every war and true Americans thank you from the bottom of our hearts for what you gave and still giving us. I thank you for for my freedom. red white and blue rules. blessed Be!!
Hello Deb
How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe
Thank you ALL for your service 🙏
Hello Sheila
How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe
We as Americans need to fight for our country wether its foreign or domestic threat and need remember those that have done so already
God that was so Beautiful and Thank you all for your Serves🥀🤗🙏👣👣👣👣
Thank you beautiful song and voice, makes us proud to be an American,Thank you for your service God bless!
Beautiful rendition of this song. I am one that truly knows what it means. I lost my father in 1968 and my son in 2003. Thank you for your service.
Thank you!
Beautiful. I enlisted in the US Army in 1966 and served 3 years with 2 tours in Korea. God bless America!
Every citizen of America 🇺🇸 should be taught that song!!!!!
true but how many true american patriots left now...sadly the same in the uk our military are frowned upon tbf . more is given to the illegal invaders arriving on rubber boats every day. sorry to go on...but i send so much respect from across the pond to all who have served and yet to serve.....former infantry soldier from the 70s......
So many tears I have shed listing to this song. God bless the military
ALWAYS HONOR NEVER FORGET.
There are still many thousands still missing and may never feel the embrace of this country's loving soil.
ALWAYS HONOR NEVER FORGET.
Wow! Top Country Music Voice... Sgt. Christiana Ball! More Songs...
This years marks 50 years since I stepped foot in South Vietnam. At 70, I still cry for those in my platoon of Marines who were absent at morning muster as we stood, weary from the all night vigil to find a dark location in the jungle to get low enough to bring them home to us, and on to their loved ones who knew nothing of the fury of gunfire that took the lives of men we had breakfast with early in the day. The joys of a USO show the night before and the photos that captured their last moments of happiness that became lost in so many moves in a lifetime.
Faces of 19 & 20 year olds who are forever young men that are etched in my mind who should resemble the image I see in my mirror. They never age in the minds of loved ones, girlfriends, fiancees and buddies and those of their unit who pledged their lives to now feel the void in their hearts. We remember them as we see our flag pass by through moist eyes and it causes little children to ask their Mom or Dad why a grown man cries. It is simple. Love of country despite of her flaws and love of comrades who shared the same and cared for the generations of Americans to come who they desired to keep safe from all of the worlds aggressive evils!
Larry W Mayes l
Well said Larry, How many times have I heard, mom, why is that man crying?
The sacrifice that can never be repaid in this life. I salute your service and thank you.
Thank you for your service . I am so thankful to all who gave make this country free and continue to do so. Praying everyday for our military.
TY! WELCOME HOME!
SEMPER FI BROTHER!!
Well done ! I lost my step brother in Vietnam on April 10,1967. He was an Army Medic. I joined the Navy and served 20 years as a Hospital Corpsman .
Outstanding to u DOC SNOOPY retired Marine MSGT feel I owe my life to a Navy Corpsman so much so I married me a Navy Nurse ha ha been 49 years ago 4 great kids and 7grandkids and owe it all to God and the love of this woman so Semper Fi u Navy "Jarhead" Corpsman and I say that with greatful heart love as and admiration
God bless all who served, my father gave 21 years CW3 Allen Hartwell may he rest in peace
I’ve got a hat with ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL but never heard the song before. My brother Lt Michael R Callaway 1LT 101st KIA 68/3/21. Thank you Sgt.
Steve Gold Star family member
U.S. Army sergeant Christiana ! A beautiful woman and a beautiful voice. And a brave woman too, otherwise she wouldn't be in that uniform. 'Some gave all and all gave some'!. I'll never forget these beautiful words in the song. Loves from India, far away. A soldier is a soldier is always a soldier. Salute to Sgt. Christiana.
Thank you,Sergeant,for your service and your tribute. You represent a great Country.May men and women such as you always step forward with honour to support this Nation in the future.I thank you all!
Dam shame the younger generation doesn't appreciate the sacrifice,s made in World war 2, Korea, Vietnam, Africa, Afghanistan Iraqi other areas around the globe.
Thank you Sgt. Ball for your song when you were a Drill Sgt. at Ft.lenaord. I was wounded in V.N. In 1970 and aDrill Sgt. From1975 until 1978. T he best time of my life. I was in for 23 years. Thank you so much for your song it means so much to me. I am now 80 and I live it everyday. THANK YOU!!
Again beautiful
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With all of today's political turmoil,, one thing always give me faith...and that's the men and women who protect us from the evil that's so prominent in the national conversation. Each and every one of them is special as they take on the burdern to defend our Demoncracy and their resolve to win against all enemies -- foreign or domestic. Failure is not in their vocabulary. We can never fully reward them,, but we can respect them and support them and remember them in our prayers.
Was very proud to serve in the army, after three years I transferred to the Coast Guard to finish my 20. So glad would not have wanted to miss serving my country, the best in the whole wide world. Great song, great words, I wish more folks today felt that way. 😥
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When you eat today… thank a farmer or three.
When you eat in peace today… thank everyone who either actively serve or who have served your nation .
Semper Peratus, Shipmate! Semper Fidelis from this US Marine Corps vet here!
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