This is to all the men and woman past and present ,. it does not matter what country you were born or come from thank you for putting your lives on the line, this song says it all . a lot of soldiers returned home sadly others . didnt . i am not American but on hearing this song i get a deep sence of pride, and tears start flowing, god bless you all and thank you for your services. Ann Carolan from Southern Ireland.
Sad ending for such an American patriot warrior. Great song that still brings me great pleasure and tears to my eyes. RIP S SGT Barry Sadler...your song and your bravery like all the Green Berets will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you!
The man was a brave soul and this song is legendary. Thanks so much Ron for sharing this story. I love that you honor those who’ve served some who’ve died and those who are serving.
I was born and raised in Leadville co. The Sadler family were 4 houses down from my family home. Barry and his friend used to get into trouble, that's when they chose to join the military. My cousin and I used to play with Barry's nephew. I won't mention his buddy, but I remember them very well. God bless them both, they changed their lives when they joined the military... Thank you Men for your service.🇺🇲
I have a very good friend that lived in Leadville as a kid. His father was either the Chief of Police of sheriff there. He dealt with Barry after Vietnam and had numerous run ins with him. Nothing really bad, just some bad alcohol issues. He said he was an a$$hole to alot of folks there
@@danawilfong5267 Sadler and his sidekick, I won't mention name, vandalized the high school their senior year and were arrested. They were given a choice, prison or military, they both chose military. You are right, Barry never was friendly and liked to drink and cause trouble.
Thanking all the men and women for your service. My a-dad retired in 1963, 24 yrs US Army Master Sgt, Fort Ord, CA. Thank you Ron, for honoring our Fallen.
My brother served in the Marines in the Vietnam War and my other brother served in Desert Storm and Desert Storm in the Navy. God bless you all and I have the utmost respect for you because I can ride free.
Thanks, I served with him in the mid 60"s at fort Bragg. I just wanted to share that the first time I heard this song was at the E.M. CLUB AT FORT BRAG (Libery my Ass) Always FORT BRAG for me.
Thank you for your service, I've had family members in every branch of service from peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to 98. From my grandpa to my mom's cousin. I respect and know what you and your families go threw for our safety and freedoms. The most respect and graditude to our service members
Thank you for your service, sir. I have had several family members serve going all the way to the American Revolution. My father served in WWII in the navy and my sister served in the Army.
WOW...the story behind the song! I grew up liking this song but failed to look up the background or history of it... another important story learned! Time to silently honor this man. As always, there is good reason to follow one of the best storytellers and history recognition followers that God blessed upon us all. Cherish it!
Thank you. Every time I hear Barry sing this song, tears begin to well up. The song, simple and poignant, harks us back to a time when men were men. I'll leave it at that. You are to be commended for doing this video to honour a great American. God bless you. Next time we go to Franklin Tenn. to visit a friend, I will try to come to this special place.
Vietnam has always been such a controversial war. I feel like that has always been so unfair to the soldiers. It’s overwhelming seeing grave stones just go on and on and on. They all deserve our gratitude no matter which war they serve. Rip Barry and all of those vets prior and current, thank u for your service 🇺🇸
You are so right. These men didn’t ask for the war. They were drafted. I’ve known several men that were in Vietnam. Including 3 uncles. I think the treatment they received when they came home is horrendous. They would walk down the sidewalk in town and someone would spit on them. Such inhuman behavior. There were so many other things that happened to them at home in the USA. The USA you know supposedly the most wonderful country? But yet they treat there soldiers like garbage. Totally sad.
@@donnaboisen6003 They were indeed treated badly. Most were just kids still & the war really messed with them, they missed a part of the maturing cycle they needed. I married a Vietnam vet & I have to say it did mess him up.
Whatever you might think of the war, these men went over there and fought. I think we should respect every serviceman, no matter what political views people might have. They served their country, end of story! Well said.
Yes Amen may all our soldiers that have lost their lives over there RIP. And a big thank you for your service to keep us safe back home and to all those who made it out alive thank you so much for your service and God bless you all Amen ❤❤❤❤
I volunteered myself I went to Nam as a volunteer I'd do it all over again I love my country and we had the war won when our country made us go home I was so upset when I saw the Viet cong roll into the south of Vietnam so many good men died for the south Viet namise people they wanted to be free just like we where most of us never wanted to come home like we did our country treated us horrible when we came home I just to this day don't understand how our own people could treat there own soldiers like they did it broke my heart how they treated us I was spit on and called a baby killer well people those so called babys had AK47s fully automatic weapons to kill our men with but I still love my country
My dad was an army man thru and thru. Whenever he heard this song, he would stand. He had always stood and saluted or had his hand over his heart whenever he heard our National Anthem or God Bless America. When this song came along, he would tear up. He would never talk about what he saw in war.
I have a copy of the original song; it really had an impact on me, as I am from the generation that lost many of our friends in Viet Nam. They went where they were called, and did the best they could. Thanks to them all for their service and may God bless.
My Dad fought in the Korean War and he played this song over and over for us and we loved it and still do! Thank you to all the men and women in the armed services! Thank you Ron for this one! I love all of your shows, but this one touched me because it reminded me of my Dad who passed away 2 1/2 years ago, he was an engineer for NASA and very patriotic as my whole family is! ❤
What a beautiful story of a true hero, I've just listened to the ballard of the green berets ive done nothing but shed tears, may he be singing that beautiful song in heaven I'm from the uk so don't hear stories like very often so a big thank you Ron
I used to sing my heart out to this song and I was about 6 years old and loved it. I’m also from Wales 🏴 in the UK and I STILL listen to it last time was about two weeks ago!!! That’s strange isn’t it. The song says it all. There was another song about a soldier got into trouble for having a deck of cards instead of a bible and he explained what each card meant but to me this was my favourite. Thank you for looking at this for us. The other song was called Deck of cards by Wink martingale I think his name was. But Green Beret was the one I used to sing
@@kayevans2964 I guess they did lol. I must admit I drove my dad mad. He had to sing it with me every night before I went to sleep. I was so young but now I’m in my 60s I’m wondering if I really knew what it was about. I am sure I did because sometimes it would make me cry. I asked my dad one day if he had silver wings could he put them on my chest. Thinking about it now the explanation he gave me must have been pretty good cause I accepted what he said. I think it’s a timeless piece of music and can’t believe I was only listening to it about two weeks ago and here it is !!! I’m so glad I know the story behind it and I am very grateful to the people who got it on here. Take care from Wales 🏴
If you look up reflections of my life by the marmalade this is to be played in my funeral but someone has put a video to the song and it is powerful and makes us realise that it’s real people who go to fight for us and our freedom and freedom of speech. He’s put some soldiers from Vietnam in and come right up to date to the Afghanistan war. I still can’t watch it without crying especially the end but it breaks my heart. I wish the thugs and drug dealers and general nobody’s who murder and think the world owes them a favour I wish they be made to watch it over and over again until they realised what total idiots they are (I won’t swear this channel is too dear to me). It’s the video by Sean Dolan and it says with pictures things words could never say. Thinking about it this was out when Vietnam was going on I wonder if Barry Sandler listened to it
Thank you for your Service.R.I.P.Barry Sadler.First time I heard his song was when I was a teenager.Im sure you met our Native Brother, in Vietnam.Your song will always be with me.GOD BLESS. AJ
Beautiful song(always give s me chills), beautiful cemetery, beautiful story, and a wonderful video as only Ron can tell it. Thank you. Rest in Peace Barry Sadler, I salute you and all Soldiers who fought for our country.
What an awesome story Ron. For Barry to go through what he did as did so many other veterans and to hear him sing that beautiful song. A very brave man. Incredible. What a terrible war the vietnam conflict was like so many others. So many boys lost. Very sad and unfair. To see all those gravestones in the cemetery. How sad the way his life was cut so short. God bless him and all the other veterans who have served. May they rest in peace. Thank you Ron for telling us this story the way that you did and for all that you do. Stay safe and best wishes.
This is one of my many favorites during Vietnam. They fought lost too many soldiers and were spit upon returning from war. They were not recognized just as the Code Talkers. I salute all of you still to this day. Thank you Berry Sadler for this truly great song and your service.
Every time I see something bout our service members it puts a lump in my throat and tears to my face, cause I've have family members to serve in each branch from the peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to the late 90s. 💯 Respect them for everything they have done and continue to do and risk for us, and their families for their sacrifices too
Ich habe auch meinen Sohn verloren , er war 48 Jahre alt, ich höre das Lied sehr oft von Barry und es gibt mit mir immer wieder ein besonderes Gefühl von Mitleid und Trauer , denn sie waren ja im gleichen Alter? Aber auch ein bisschen Frieden? Sein Lied hat viele Menschen sehr berührt? Danke Barry♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have that album (still after all these years). Bought it when I was 13. Used to sing that song so much my family would moan when I walked thru the house belting it out at the top of my lungs. Good soldier. Honor to him.
My heart is very heavy...I did not know what happened to Barry Sadler. This brave man that touched the world deserved better than what he got. I hope he knew the great impact he had on all of us. I was only 13 when his song came out...but I so recall it well and was very proud of Barry's gift to America and the world. I still am...Barry was one of America's best. RIP Green Beret~~
Thank you for telling Barry's story. His song Ballad of the Green Berets has had a special meaning for me since I was a child. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
I remember the movie "Green Beret" as a teenager----John Wayne was in it---I never forgot this song!!! I am 62 now----it still is in my heart!!! I have such respect for our men and women serving and have served in our Military!!!! Special Forces is a very hard area--in so many ways!!! Just to qualify is unreal!! I knew a friend of mine who was a Navy Seal!!! Also another was in the 82nd Airborne and went on to in Special Forces--I don't know if the "Green Berets" still exist, but the brave citizens of our Nation that serve our Country in the Military are deserving of respect and honor!!!! Brave!
I’ve visited here! Sadly, it was super close to closing time and the sun was setting. It is such a beautiful, and humbling cemetery to visit. I hope to revisit again someday (I live in Michigan).
Thank you so much. We will be going to Tennessee soon, as my husband is a Vietnam Vet he will enjoy visiting this amazing cemetery as he has for so many.
Barry Sadler actually wrote the ballad of the green berets. He also wrote several other song depicting what actually happened during his time in Vietnam. I had the album.
I met Barry Sadler and his wife and kids in Tucson after I discharged from the Army. I listened to him play at Caravan East outside of Alamogordo, NM, where I settled down after discharge from the Army. That was the last time I saw him! R.I.P. my friend! Old Soldiers never die!
I spent 22 years in the army rangers I was in E9 when I got out. I have nothing but respect for that man. Every time I hear that song I get so choked up I can't stand. I was wounded in combat three times I seen a lot of nasty things. Godspeed berry
My mother is at rest there and my dad will follow when he is ready. I am so grateful for the men and women that have served this nation. God bless you all. Will look Mr, Sadler up on next visit really nice place has Union and Confederate soldiers also.
The first video about Barry is what really pulled me in, emotionally. I still have the album, and once I get the stereo setup it WILL be heard again. Rest in Peace Sgt. Sadler, I salute you and all that you STILL continue to stand for. Thank you for showing this and all that you do. God bless ❣️
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION, SIR!!!. I 1ST HEARD THIS MUSIC 1966 IN KOREA,, I WAS 6TH GRADE VIA ""AFKN"" (AMERICAN FORCES KOREA NETWORK). ONE OF MY FAVORITE PATRIOTIC MUSIC. RIP MR SADLER, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES!!!!!!
I never get tired of watching this video and hearing about Sgt Sadler. I often play that haunting song over the years, and sing my heart out. Rest in Heavenly Peace Sgt Sadler, thank you again and again for your service 🇺🇸🙏
Nice vid. I was in Nam when Barry was there & his song came out. I lost several high classmates there, all were really good kids that I knew well, they never even made it to our very first high school reunion at 5 years, there were ones of whom you would be a proud parents, brothers & friends of. I often wonder that if they had lived to be fathers what their families would have been like today. At each high school reunion the master of ceremonies would ask all those who were veterans of military service to stand up next to our dining tables, it was remarkable to say the least that 3/4 of the men in the class would stand to their feet. Yes, we were once just kids from working class neighborhoods & we would talk about the memories of our friends who gave their lives in Nam, we were one of those "classes that went to war".
Thank you for paying tribute to a great American. His patriotic song reminds us we owe a debt of gratitude to the fallen and living veterans. We'd do well to remember that.
SSgt Barry Sadler was a BRILLIANT writer of songs about Vietnam. The words are SO MEANINGFUL to those who served over there. Songs like "A Soldier Has Come Home" and "The Nurses of Vietnam." His sense of humor shows in "Garret Trooper." He's been sorely missed since he passed. RIP Sarge... Hammer USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/Sr. Aviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
Thank you for producing this, Mr. Ron. I grew up in Winchester, TN. Two of my older paternal cousins both served Army in Vietnam, and gifted me with a 45 rpm record of Sgt. Sadlers song. I listened to it over and over. Like many other commenters here, I never knew “the rest of the story”. Again, thank you. I will visit the grave someday.
With all those white stones it really makes the statement ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. Thank you to all veterans who served, Welcome home to all the Vietnam Veterans.
Amazing man. I hope he is enjoying heaven. War is tough. I think that brought him to murder. My grandfather suffered through 2 wars. I extend to his family thanks for his service, and the song.
I always wondered what happened to Barry. I was 9 when his sing came out. My neighborhood was poor working class so all the guys went in the service after highschool. Everyone was singing this song in our neighborhood. We never understood why wealthy people, celebrities, and the hippies were so nasty to our soldiers. I'm glad those attitudes changed.
I am korean men,who live phelan,ca,62years old,I heard story of sgt barry sadler,too sad he was only 49,died early,I memory his song "ballad of the green beret",i sing his song everyday,I cry every day,rest in peace,in chris,amen,thank got he was christian,see you sgt barry sadler in heaven,God bless America, who all serve in military, from us history,I also watch all soldiers come home 2023, you tube,I also cry,my dad was join Korean war,pass away,1993 age77,,liver cancer, he eternal sleep at Korea national cemetery, I respect my dad,😢
My dad was in Korean war when I was very young before that war mom sister and myself followed dad in the military. My whole family is military. When I hear this special song I almost come to tears. Lost a family member in Vietnam. Terrible war. We should have stayed out of it but was told we were there to protect.
No that’s really cool I wish I could play it on the piano. I do silent night pretty good and a few others but all by memorization, never was very musically inclined, but I can play those songs pretty good!! But man you might be inspiring me to try to learn that one!!!
I respect this song, my husband was in the Army for some years, he never went to war but still when he was in we had all sorts on conflict in the middle east. I don't remember hearing Barry had died, but I respect all in the service. RIP Barry Sadler and Thank you for your sevice.
I have always remembered when it was and where I was 57 years ago as a pre-teen that I heard for the first time and attentively listened to Sargent Sadler's recording of this ballad playing on our transistor radio. It has haunted the recesses of my mind ever since.
I come back to this video every few months to watch the video and listen to this song. Great man, unfortunately, bad things happen to good people sometimes.... Thanks for sharing this Ron!
Thank you for this story. I just cried happy tears. That was my dad’s favorite song. He would play and sing it over and over again. My dad just missed going to Vietnam due to be diagnosed in 1968 with a brain tumor, he was given a honorable discharge and he was told he only had a year to live. He outlived that finally passing away in 2003. We played that song at his funeral.
Thank you Ron for sharing this video and story i always love that song that sings I when to his grave a few years ago l have respect for all the service men and women for their service and sacrifice. Rest in peace 🪦 to all of them 😢 I live in Tennessee not too far from they all were buried thanks
This is to all the men and woman past and present ,. it does not matter what country you were born or come from thank you for putting your lives on the line, this song says it all . a lot of soldiers returned home sadly others . didnt . i am not American but on hearing this song i get a deep sence of pride, and tears start flowing, god bless you all and thank you for your services. Ann Carolan from Southern Ireland.
R.I.P. BARRY SADLER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!
Don't call him Sir, he was a proud and capable Staff Sergeant, he worked for a living! Lol greetings, SSG Cawtkern
I did not know he died!! I love that song but it is so sad. I sure didn't know he died!! R.I.P. Barry❤❤😢😢😢
giving me goose bumps. rest in peace.
This song was played alot during Vietnam War i was a teenager and had three brothers serving at the same time brings tears to my eyes
Thank you to your Brothers for their service. Did they all come home?
This Song is originally a german anti war Song. From german soldiers in Africa who did not unverstand.why they were fighting in and for what reason
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Sad ending for such an American patriot warrior. Great song that still brings me great pleasure and tears to my eyes. RIP S SGT Barry Sadler...your song and your bravery like all the Green Berets will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you!
Thank u SIR.Northern Ireland.
Sadler lived by the sword and died by the sword.
R.I.P. Barry
We will never forget you!
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@@EllenBerret THANK YOU!!
I think Barry would be proud that he touched so many hearts. God bless our soldiers. They are the reason we are free.
The man was a brave soul and this song is legendary. Thanks so much Ron for sharing this story. I love that you honor those who’ve served some who’ve died and those who are serving.
the album was very well done..airborne brother
Thank you too Ron..
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I was born and raised in Leadville co. The Sadler family were 4 houses down from my family home.
Barry and his friend used to get into trouble, that's when they chose to join the military. My cousin and I used to play with Barry's nephew. I won't mention his buddy, but I remember them very well.
God bless them both, they changed their lives when they joined the military... Thank you Men for your service.🇺🇲
I have a very good friend that lived in Leadville as a kid. His father was either the Chief of Police of sheriff there. He dealt with Barry after Vietnam and had numerous run ins with him. Nothing really bad, just some bad alcohol issues. He said he was an a$$hole to alot of folks there
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Sadler and his sidekick, I won't mention name, vandalized the high school their senior year and were arrested. They were given a choice, prison or military, they both chose military.
You are right, Barry never was friendly and liked to drink and cause trouble.
@frank....what a nice comment and thank you for sharing such a memory with us.
Thanking all the men and women for your service. My a-dad retired in 1963, 24 yrs US Army Master Sgt, Fort Ord, CA.
Thank you Ron, for honoring our Fallen.
Thank you for honoring our fallen heroes...we will never forget about you.
To me Barry is a great American hero and legend... that song motivated me to join the Army to serve our great nation...God bless Barry
Bless you as well
My brother served in the Marines in the Vietnam War and my other brother served in Desert Storm and Desert Storm in the Navy. God bless you all and I have the utmost respect for you because I can ride free.
Thanks, I served with him in the mid 60"s at fort Bragg.
I just wanted to share that the first time I heard this song was at the E.M. CLUB AT FORT BRAG (Libery my Ass) Always FORT BRAG for me.
Thank you for your service, I've had family members in every branch of service from peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to 98. From my grandpa to my mom's cousin. I respect and know what you and your families go threw for our safety and freedoms. The most respect and graditude to our service members
Thank you for your service, sir. I have had several family members serve going all the way to the American Revolution. My father served in WWII in the navy and my sister served in the Army.
Thank u for your service sir, one of our definetly brave soldiers
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You and your service comrades are my heroes, God bless!
WOW...the story behind the song! I grew up liking this song but failed to look up the background or history of it... another important story learned! Time to silently honor this man. As always, there is good reason to follow one of the best storytellers and history recognition followers that God blessed upon us all. Cherish it!
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Originallx a german Anti war Song of the soldiers sentvto Africa. Anti war. Not Pro war
RIP Barry Sadler. It is a lovely song and you were a brave soldier. Thank you again Ron for your research and interest. Stay safe and keep well.
Thank you. Every time I hear Barry sing this song, tears begin to well up. The song, simple and poignant, harks us back to a time when men were men. I'll leave it at that. You are to be commended for doing this video to honour a great American. God bless you. Next time we go to Franklin Tenn. to visit a friend, I will try to come to this special place.
me too
Vietnam has always been such a controversial war. I feel like that has always been so unfair to the soldiers. It’s overwhelming seeing grave stones just go on and on and on. They all deserve our gratitude no matter which war they serve. Rip Barry and all of those vets prior and current, thank u for your service 🇺🇸
You are so right. These men didn’t ask for the war. They were drafted. I’ve known several men that were in Vietnam. Including 3 uncles. I think the treatment they received when they came home is horrendous. They would walk down the sidewalk in town and someone would spit on them. Such inhuman behavior. There were so many other things that happened to them at home in the USA. The USA you know supposedly the most wonderful country? But yet they treat there soldiers like garbage. Totally sad.
@@donnaboisen6003 They were indeed treated badly. Most were just kids still & the war really messed with them, they missed a part of the maturing cycle they needed. I married a Vietnam vet & I have to say it did mess him up.
Whatever you might think of the war, these men went over there and fought.
I think we should respect every serviceman, no matter what political views people might have.
They served their country, end of story! Well said.
Yes Amen may all our soldiers that have lost their lives over there RIP. And a big thank you for your service to keep us safe back home and to all those who made it out alive thank you so much for your service and God bless you all Amen ❤❤❤❤
I volunteered myself I went to Nam as a volunteer I'd do it all over again I love my country and we had the war won when our country made us go home I was so upset when I saw the Viet cong roll into the south of Vietnam so many good men died for the south Viet namise people they wanted to be free just like we where most of us never wanted to come home like we did our country treated us horrible when we came home I just to this day don't understand how our own people could treat there own soldiers like they did it broke my heart how they treated us I was spit on and called a baby killer well people those so called babys had AK47s fully automatic weapons to kill our men with but I still love my country
My dad was an army man thru and thru. Whenever he heard this song, he would stand. He had always stood and saluted or had his hand over his heart whenever he heard our National Anthem or God Bless America. When this song came along, he would tear up. He would never talk about what he saw in war.
I have a copy of the original song; it really had an impact on me, as I am from the generation that lost many of our friends in Viet Nam. They went where they were called, and did the best they could. Thanks to them all for their service and may God bless.
My Dad fought in the Korean War and he played this song over and over for us and we loved it and still do! Thank you to all the men and women in the armed services! Thank you Ron for this one! I love all of your shows, but this one touched me because it reminded me of my Dad who passed away 2 1/2 years ago, he was an engineer for NASA and very patriotic as my whole family is! ❤
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God bless all who served, including yours !
My husband is a Vietnam Veteran. Thank you So much for the respect you show to Our Hero’s ❤️🇺🇸
My thanks and respect to your husband. Please thank him for his service.
What a beautiful story of a true hero, I've just listened to the ballard of the green berets ive done nothing but shed tears, may he be singing that beautiful song in heaven I'm from the uk so don't hear stories like very often so a big thank you Ron
I remember hearing this song 🎵 when I was younger. I always loved this song 🎵❤. RIP Barry Sadler 🙏😢💔❤💙 thank you for your service 🙏❤.
I used to sing my heart out to this song and I was about 6 years old and loved it. I’m also from Wales 🏴 in the UK and I STILL listen to it last time was about two weeks ago!!! That’s strange isn’t it. The song says it all. There was another song about a soldier got into trouble for having a deck of cards instead of a bible and he explained what each card meant but to me this was my favourite. Thank you for looking at this for us. The other song was called Deck of cards by Wink martingale I think his name was. But Green Beret was the one I used to sing
Me too, on both songs... and I'm in England. I'm guessing our parents had similar taste in music 😂
@@kayevans2964 I guess they did lol. I must admit I drove my dad mad. He had to sing it with me every night before I went to sleep. I was so young but now I’m in my 60s I’m wondering if I really knew what it was about. I am sure I did because sometimes it would make me cry. I asked my dad one day if he had silver wings could he put them on my chest. Thinking about it now the explanation he gave me must have been pretty good cause I accepted what he said. I think it’s a timeless piece of music and can’t believe I was only listening to it about two weeks ago and here it is !!! I’m so glad I know the story behind it and I am very grateful to the people who got it on here. Take care from Wales 🏴
If you look up reflections of my life by the marmalade this is to be played in my funeral but someone has put a video to the song and it is powerful and makes us realise that it’s real people who go to fight for us and our freedom and freedom of speech. He’s put some soldiers from Vietnam in and come right up to date to the Afghanistan war. I still can’t watch it without crying especially the end but it breaks my heart. I wish the thugs and drug dealers and general nobody’s who murder and think the world owes them a favour I wish they be made to watch it over and over again until they realised what total idiots they are (I won’t swear this channel is too dear to me). It’s the video by Sean Dolan and it says with pictures things words could never say. Thinking about it this was out when Vietnam was going on I wonder if Barry Sandler listened to it
@@theresaryan2280 I doubt we did truly understand it back then but I'm glad we do now. Great songs with many happy memories too 🤗 Take care x
@@theresaryan2280 I remembered the song but hadn't really paid much attention to the words before. Good choice 👌
Such a beautiful song. It is so touching. Ron, you did a wonderful presenting this story. Thank you Ron and also Thank You Barry for your service. RIP
Thank you for your Service.R.I.P.Barry Sadler.First time I heard his song was when I was a teenager.Im sure you met our Native Brother, in Vietnam.Your song will always be with me.GOD BLESS. AJ
Beautiful song(always give s me chills), beautiful cemetery, beautiful story, and a wonderful video as only Ron can tell it. Thank you. Rest in Peace Barry Sadler, I salute you and all Soldiers who fought for our country.
Thank you for your service Barry Sadler RIP! also thank you Master Chief Eddy Wilson hope all your brothers are resting in peace.
What an awesome story Ron. For Barry to go through what he did as did so many other veterans and to hear him sing that beautiful song. A very brave man. Incredible. What a terrible war the vietnam conflict was like so many others. So many boys lost. Very sad and unfair. To see all those gravestones in the cemetery. How sad the way his life was cut so short. God bless him and all the other veterans who have served. May they rest in peace. Thank you Ron for telling us this story the way that you did and for all that you do. Stay safe and best wishes.
This is one of my many favorites during Vietnam. They fought lost too many soldiers and were spit upon returning from war. They were not recognized just as the Code Talkers. I salute all of you still to this day. Thank you Berry Sadler for this truly great song and your service.
Every time I see something bout our service members it puts a lump in my throat and tears to my face, cause I've have family members to serve in each branch from the peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to the late 90s. 💯 Respect them for everything they have done and continue to do and risk for us, and their families for their sacrifices too
Much respect 👍🏼
Beautiful cemetery and what a amazing song thanks for your service Sadler and may you Rest In Peace
Ich habe auch meinen Sohn verloren , er war 48 Jahre alt, ich höre das Lied sehr oft von Barry und es gibt mit mir immer wieder ein besonderes Gefühl von Mitleid und Trauer , denn sie waren ja im gleichen Alter? Aber auch ein bisschen Frieden? Sein Lied hat viele Menschen sehr berührt? Danke Barry♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have that album (still after all these years). Bought it when I was 13. Used to sing that song so much my family would moan when I walked thru the house belting it out at the top of my lungs. Good soldier. Honor to him.
Rest in peace Barry Sadler and all the others too 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔
A beautifully written song! One I will never forget! RIP Barry Sadler. Thanks for your service and God Bless Always
My heart is very heavy...I did not know what happened to Barry Sadler. This brave man that touched the world deserved better than what he got. I hope he knew the great impact he had on all of us. I was only 13 when his song came out...but I so recall it well and was very proud of Barry's gift to America and the world. I still am...Barry was one of America's best. RIP Green Beret~~
Awesome story and what a life he lived ! Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤
I didn't know he was dead---4 days after his birthday he was only 49? What a shame!!
My heart is so very sad too...
Thank you for telling Barry's story. His song Ballad of the Green Berets has had a special meaning for me since I was a child. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
RIP to All of them! Thank You for your service!
God bless Barry and all troops past n present 🦅🪖🇺🇲. Red, White and Blue 🗽
I remember the movie "Green Beret" as a teenager----John Wayne was in it---I never forgot this song!!! I am 62 now----it still is in my heart!!! I have such respect for our men and women serving and have served in our Military!!!! Special Forces is a very hard area--in so many ways!!! Just to qualify is unreal!! I knew a friend of mine who was a Navy Seal!!! Also another was in the 82nd Airborne and went on to in Special Forces--I don't know if the "Green Berets" still exist, but the brave citizens of our Nation that serve our Country in the Military are deserving of respect and honor!!!! Brave!
Special forces aka Green Berets still exist.
I’ve visited here! Sadly, it was super close to closing time and the sun was setting. It is such a beautiful, and humbling cemetery to visit. I hope to revisit again someday (I live in Michigan).
Thank you so much. We will be going to Tennessee soon, as my husband is a Vietnam Vet he will enjoy visiting this amazing cemetery as he has for so many.
Barry Sadler actually wrote the ballad of the green berets. He also wrote several other song depicting what actually happened during his time in Vietnam. I had the album.
Thank You For Your Service 🇺🇸 Brave Man Courageous Man Killed By A Bullet That Pierced His Frontal Lobe Rest In Peace✝️Barry Sadler.🙏🏻
I met Barry Sadler and his wife and kids in Tucson after I discharged from the Army. I listened to him play at Caravan East outside of Alamogordo, NM, where I settled down after discharge from the Army. That was the last time I saw him! R.I.P. my friend! Old Soldiers never die!
thanks for sharing, and thanks for your service sir. 🇺🇸
thank you for covering this great man his song is the best I have ever heard
I spent 22 years in the army rangers I was in E9 when I got out. I have nothing but respect for that man. Every time I hear that song I get so choked up I can't stand. I was wounded in combat three times I seen a lot of nasty things. Godspeed berry
The respect you show to all the graves you visit makes you my favourite channel. What a sight that graveyard is, so so many, R.I.P Barry xx
So Patriotic. Sends goose bumps down my arms. So proud of our Vets.
Thank you for sharing this history.
My mother is at rest there and my dad will follow when he is ready. I am so grateful for the men and women that have served this nation. God bless you all. Will look Mr, Sadler up on next visit really nice place has Union and Confederate soldiers also.
The first video about Barry is what really pulled me in, emotionally. I still have the album, and once I get the stereo setup it WILL be heard again. Rest in Peace Sgt. Sadler, I salute you and all that you STILL continue to stand for. Thank you for showing this and all that you do. God bless ❣️
I get chills every time I hear that song.
Thank you for the ballad of the green berets, My uncle was a green berets
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION, SIR!!!. I 1ST HEARD THIS MUSIC 1966 IN KOREA,, I WAS 6TH GRADE VIA ""AFKN"" (AMERICAN FORCES KOREA NETWORK). ONE OF MY FAVORITE PATRIOTIC MUSIC. RIP MR SADLER, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES!!!!!!
Rest Well in God's Arms Sir. Thanking you and your family for your service and sacrifice. Job Well Done.
I never get tired of watching this video and hearing about Sgt Sadler. I often play that haunting song over the years, and sing my heart out. Rest in Heavenly Peace Sgt Sadler, thank you again and again for your service 🇺🇸🙏
Nice vid. I was in Nam when Barry was there & his song came out.
I lost several high classmates there, all were really good kids that I knew well, they never even made it to our very first high school reunion at 5 years, there were ones of whom you would be a proud parents, brothers & friends of. I often wonder that if they had lived to be fathers what their families would have been like today.
At each high school reunion the master of ceremonies would ask all those who were veterans of military service to stand up next to our dining tables, it was remarkable to say the least that 3/4 of the men in the class would stand to their feet. Yes, we were once just kids from working class neighborhoods & we would talk about the memories of our friends who gave their lives in Nam, we were one of those "classes that went to war".
Oh my. So many souls. Very sad at what happened to an extraordinary man. Too young. Thank you Eddy Wilson.
Rest in peace sir you deserve it Barry! Thank you for your service sir!
I remember my Daddy John Douglass loved to play and hear this song
RIP DADDY ❤
Thank you for paying tribute to a great American. His patriotic song reminds us we owe a debt of gratitude to the fallen and living veterans. We'd do well to remember that.
Je ne connaissais pas se soldat chanteur écrivain ! Cimetière immense ! Que tous repose en paix ! Merci
Godbless you Sgt Barry Sadler, thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten, Rip❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He made a legendary song.
SSgt Barry Sadler was a BRILLIANT writer of songs about Vietnam. The words are SO MEANINGFUL to those who served over there. Songs like "A Soldier Has Come Home" and "The Nurses of Vietnam." His sense of humor shows in "Garret Trooper." He's been sorely missed since he passed. RIP Sarge...
Hammer
USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/Sr. Aviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
Thank you for producing this, Mr. Ron. I grew up in Winchester, TN. Two of my older paternal cousins both served Army in Vietnam, and gifted me with a 45 rpm record of Sgt. Sadlers song. I listened to it over and over. Like many other commenters here, I never knew “the rest of the story”. Again, thank you. I will visit the grave someday.
As a little girl, I had his album and would play the song over and over again. I think you created a beautiful tribute. He did his best.
One of my husband's favorite authors.
I love that beautiful. Song. ❤❤
Wonderful tribute to Barry Saddler!🙏
With all those white stones it really makes the statement ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. Thank you to all veterans who served, Welcome home to all the Vietnam Veterans.
love the video....RIP SSGT Barry Sadler...a true American hero.
This is why I don't consider myself a Veteran even though I was in the Army!!! These men are Veterans and heroes!!!
Amazing man. I hope he is enjoying heaven. War is tough. I think that brought him to murder. My grandfather suffered through 2 wars. I extend to his family thanks for his service, and the song.
❤ Thank you sooo very much for this video, I have loved This song,his whole album since forever, thanks again for doing this video of his story.😊😊❤
Thanks so much for your service to all!
I always wondered what happened to Barry. I was 9 when his sing came out. My neighborhood was poor working class so all the guys went in the service after highschool. Everyone was singing this song in our neighborhood. We never understood why wealthy people, celebrities, and the hippies were so nasty to our soldiers. I'm glad those attitudes changed.
I am korean men,who live phelan,ca,62years old,I heard story of sgt barry sadler,too sad he was only 49,died early,I memory his song "ballad of the green beret",i sing his song everyday,I cry every day,rest in peace,in chris,amen,thank got he was christian,see you sgt barry sadler in heaven,God bless America, who all serve in military, from us history,I also watch all soldiers come home 2023, you tube,I also cry,my dad was join Korean war,pass away,1993 age77,,liver cancer, he eternal sleep at Korea national cemetery, I respect my dad,😢
Thank you for this.
Loved this video! Thank you for sharing with us!! Beautiful and emotional song!! RIP Sir!!
My husband, a Vietnam vet, also died at age 49.
A fantastic song I’m sorry you passed RIP
I always loved that song. I can remember when I was young listening to it again and again. I never knew the story behind it.
Awesome story Thank you for posting 🌈🦋🌈❤️🌹🙏
Thank you for all you do. I love your show Ron.
Wonderful. So glad I found this
Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice. Thank you for your service. God Bless and Rest in Peace. P.S. I love your song.
My dad was in Korean war when I was very young before that war mom sister and myself followed dad in the military. My whole family is military. When I hear this special song I almost come to tears. Lost a family member in Vietnam. Terrible war. We should have stayed out of it but was told we were there to protect.
Thank tyou for revisiting this, excellent drone and music choices as always what a brave soldier he was may he rip
My favorite song when I was a child.
This is still an awesome song. The only song I ever learned to play on the piano.
No that’s really cool I wish I could play it on the piano. I do silent night pretty good and a few others but all by memorization, never was very musically inclined, but I can play those songs pretty good!! But man you might be inspiring me to try to learn that one!!!
@@FacesoftheForgotten I hope so.
I respect this song, my husband was in the Army for some years, he never went to war but still when he was in we had all sorts on conflict in the middle east. I don't remember hearing Barry had died, but I respect all in the service. RIP Barry Sadler and Thank you for your sevice.
Ron & Terry Ray 👍🤗👏💜. This gave me Goose bumps💜💜💜💜💜. Respect to Eddy Wilson 💜
As long as one person remembers, you will never truly die RIP
I have always remembered when it was and where I was 57 years ago as a pre-teen that I heard for the first time and attentively listened to Sargent Sadler's recording of this ballad playing on our transistor radio. It has haunted the recesses of my mind ever since.
I come back to this video every few months to watch the video and listen to this song. Great man, unfortunately, bad things happen to good people sometimes.... Thanks for sharing this Ron!
that is very cool Virginia, funny thing is-ME TOO!
Thank you for this story. I just cried happy tears. That was my dad’s favorite song. He would play and sing it over and over again. My dad just missed going to Vietnam due to be diagnosed in 1968 with a brain tumor, he was given a honorable discharge and he was told he only had a year to live. He outlived that finally passing away in 2003. We played that song at his funeral.
that sing gets me every time!
@@FacesoftheForgotten agreed
Thank you Ron for sharing this video and story i always love that song that sings I when to his grave a few years ago l have respect for all the service men and women for their service and sacrifice. Rest in peace 🪦 to all of them 😢 I live in Tennessee not too far from they all were buried thanks
Your video is very well done, thank you. Enjoy your day.