I first heard this when I went to see the movie "Saving Private Ryan". The theater was packed full of older men, most I assume were veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam (9/11 hadn't occurred yet.) This number played at the end of the film and when the lights went on I looked around and through my own tears I could tell there wasn't a dry eye in the theater. The power of music and imagery was made manifest that day in 1998.
I just retired after 24 yrs and 16 days of service. My retirement ceremony was one of the hardest things I ever did, but I was grateful, both to have served and to have been able to have the ceremony because each experience showed me how much I loved this beautiful country. I began my service, essentially, as a selfish mercenary who merely wanted to fly for a living but I left as a patriot. It may sound cheesy but I salute my brothers and sisters who also served. It was a privilege.
When I was a boy my father was in the marines and I used to hate the military for keeping him away from me, before he shipped out for the last time I pleaded with him why he couldn’t just stay home with me and mom, he told me that he didn’t want me to live in fear because men like Bin Laden existed, and he told me that he was always with mom and me no matter where he was in the world and that he would be with us forever........ that was the last time I ever saw my father alive, he was killed a few months before Osama was killed. Now I have nothing but respect for the military and its members. They gave away everything they held dear to them, in order to protect people they didn’t even know, and in particular, they gave up their lives to comfort a little boy.....
I'm from Ukraine and I'm serviceman, like USGI. Glory to the fallen Heroes of the United States!! Thank to President of the USA, Government and all American nation for your support of my country!! May God bless you, dear friends!!
A young American poet, Robinson Jeffers wrote while fighting in WW-I that war makes brothers of men. As an Air Force officer during Vietnam commanding a squadron of courageous, bright, funny, disciplined young men, who, despite the fear that we all felt, did the right thing. That, to me, is bravery. I certainly found Jeffers observation to be very true. Some of them died in my arms. Resigning my commission, was an experience was I shall never forget. Eight years and two advanced degrees later, I became qualified to teach, treat and conduct research at a med school and several hospitals in neurobiology focusing of traumatic brain injuries. I did this for them, both those who came home and those who did not. It was not as if I planned to do this. I just followed a path. I knew I would do this before I left the USAF. If I had it to do all over again, I would not change a thing. Whether killed, injured, MIA or POW, we need to remember the fallen always as both brothers and as fellow Americans. Col. Randall Smith, United States Air Force (Retired).
Most people in our country don't realize that with out a strong military we won't have a country. If that is the case then all of these men and women died for nothing.
My Uncle Richard is buried in Arlington. Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart. He never spoke of his service. I found his Silver Star award letter. A very patriotic man.
When I listen this song, I feel special emotion, and I remembered the soldiers in the"2nd war world, their lives to lost for the freedom, May the Lord keep in the heaven,...
I am in tears as I write this. I had one grandfather who served World War I; the other (who died just last year) in World War II; and a stepfather who served in Vietnam. I have visited Arlington as well as Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and many other battlefields around this great nation of ours. I've also seen individual military headstones in civilian cemeteries in many different states. I am always moved to tears with gratitude for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom.
In the small town I use to live in is a cemetery , much like any other small town. I've posted some 40 or 50 American flags at the head stones of every veteran, simply because if we, as their brothers don't remember them , who will remember us? I'm pretty sure the people of Burns Oregon will appreciate it. I believe the thanks is due in large part to the ones who remember us now.
I first heard this when I went to see the movie "Saving Private Ryan". The theater was packed full of older men, most I assume were veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam (9/11 hadn't occurred yet.) This number played at the end of the film and when the lights went on I looked around and through my own tears I could tell there wasn't a dry eye in the theater. The power of music and imagery was made manifest that day in 1998.
I just retired after 24 yrs and 16 days of service. My retirement ceremony was one of the hardest things I ever did, but I was grateful, both to have served and to have been able to have the ceremony because each experience showed me how much I loved this beautiful country. I began my service, essentially, as a selfish mercenary who merely wanted to fly for a living but I left as a patriot. It may sound cheesy but I salute my brothers and sisters who also served. It was a privilege.
When I was a boy my father was in the marines and I used to hate the military for keeping him away from me, before he shipped out for the last time I pleaded with him why he couldn’t just stay home with me and mom, he told me that he didn’t want me to live in fear because men like Bin Laden existed, and he told me that he was always with mom and me no matter where he was in the world and that he would be with us forever........ that was the last time I ever saw my father alive, he was killed a few months before Osama was killed. Now I have nothing but respect for the military and its members. They gave away everything they held dear to them, in order to protect people they didn’t even know, and in particular, they gave up their lives to comfort a little boy.....
I'm from Ukraine and I'm serviceman, like USGI. Glory to the fallen Heroes of the United States!! Thank to President of the USA, Government and all American nation for your support of my country!! May God bless you, dear friends!!
As a US Army chaplain, thank you for this timely tribute to our fallen sons and daughters - patriots of freedom.
Best words I ever heard at Memorial Day service. "They gave all their tomorrows so that we could have today."
A young American poet, Robinson Jeffers wrote while fighting in WW-I that war makes brothers of men. As an Air Force officer during Vietnam commanding a squadron of courageous, bright, funny, disciplined young men, who, despite the fear that we all felt, did the right thing. That, to me, is bravery. I certainly found Jeffers observation to be very true. Some of them died in my arms. Resigning my commission, was an experience was I shall never forget. Eight years and two advanced degrees later, I became qualified to teach, treat and conduct research at a med school and several hospitals in neurobiology focusing of traumatic brain injuries. I did this for them, both those who came home and those who did not. It was not as if I planned to do this. I just followed a path. I knew I would do this before I left the USAF. If I had it to do all over again, I would not change a thing. Whether killed, injured, MIA or POW, we need to remember the fallen always as both brothers and as fellow Americans. Col. Randall Smith, United States Air Force (Retired).
Most people in our country don't realize that with out a strong military we won't have a country. If that is the case then all of these men and women died for nothing.
Every time I hear this, no matter who performs it, I am reminded that the price of freedom is not free. I'm retired USAF. The fallen are my brothers.
I love how this was technically written as a simple song to accompany a movie (a drastic oversimplification), but has become it's own patriotic thing.
My Uncle Richard is buried in Arlington. Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart. He never spoke of his service. I found his Silver Star award letter. A very patriotic man.
Lord, could you tell him,
Performed with reverence and deep respect for our fallen men and women of the armed forces.
When I listen this song, I feel special emotion, and I remembered the soldiers in the"2nd war world, their lives to lost for the freedom, May the Lord keep in the heaven,...
Some give all. All give some. Thanks vets. I owe everything to you.
Thank you Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Ssquare...and thank you John Williams. I am in awe!
May this feeling, so deep and meaningful, remains as long as there is a US. It does dignify the human race. God bless you.
I am in tears as I write this. I had one grandfather who served World War I; the other (who died just last year) in World War II; and a stepfather who served in Vietnam. I have visited Arlington as well as Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and many other battlefields around this great nation of ours. I've also seen individual military headstones in civilian cemeteries in many different states. I am always moved to tears with gratitude for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom.
In the small town I use to live in is a cemetery , much like any other small town. I've posted some 40 or 50 American flags at the head stones of every veteran, simply because if we, as their brothers don't remember them , who will remember us? I'm pretty sure the people of Burns Oregon will appreciate it. I believe the thanks is due in large part to the ones who remember us now.
Thank You for playing this Tab Choir and rest in peace to my grandpa and all the veterans in my family who we lost.