Thanks for your patriotic memories. I lived between an army fort and a navy base. Lost so many friends, not only to death, but to the the issues they came home to. Lost my beloved years later from affects from agent Orange
So sorry about your loss. My younger brother served in Viet Nam. While he made it through the war unscathed physically, he had many psychological problems after the war. Many years later he succumbed to diabetes, which was caused by agent orange. And I lost two close friends in that damn war and always wondered why God protected me (I served from '68 to '70) and never left the States.
Everytime I hear this song it brings me to tears. Lucky, I just had to protect an ammunition storage in Austria while the war in Yugoslavia over 30 years ago. But scars remain in your brain. Great song by Billy, but I prefer his Lovesongs...
As a Vet, it hits you in the feels... :(..I served 6 years after the Nam ended...So, naturally, I got great, and fresh, first hand stories...Their are many in bad shape now at the VA...But, I know some who still can rock it! :)...Nice reaction coach and I'm sure it makes you proud your dad did his duty.
I lose two buddies a year to Agent Orange. Since you made this video we've lost Lcpl Bill Fitzpatric and Lcpl James Procopio. They were killed in Vietnam, they just hadn't died yet.
To all veterans, a deep thank you for your service and sacrifice. There are two songs that always got to me. It's this one, and Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms". And a big thanks to Coachmichael for reacting to this!
I hate to be that bloke but I do not think the singers on the chorus here are vets and instead are Billy's roadies. Well not unless they were all vets prior to joining his road crew, that is.
@@billmuller1469 They are these days but this was December 1982 and the album was only released in September 1982, so I am not sure if Billy was using them this early. Incidentally, it is hard to be wrong when saying "I think", as well as saying "unless, that is".
Would love to thank the Marine that picked my dad up and made sure he got on that helicopter. You saved his life. God bless you. ❤
When you see him perform this live he brings vets on stage. Not a dry eye in the place.
happy Veterans Day to your father Coach - Green Berets are bad asses
When Billy Joel received a Kennedy Center Honor, Garth Brooks performed this song, with Vietnam vets singing the chorus.
Thanks for your patriotic memories. I lived between an army fort and a navy base. Lost so many friends, not only to death, but to the the issues they came home to. Lost my beloved years later from affects from agent Orange
So sorry about your loss. My younger brother served in Viet Nam. While he made it through the war unscathed physically, he had many psychological problems after the war. Many years later he succumbed to diabetes, which was caused by agent orange. And I lost two close friends in that damn war and always wondered why God protected me (I served from '68 to '70) and never left the States.
Everytime I hear this song it brings me to tears. Lucky, I just had to protect an ammunition storage in Austria while the war in Yugoslavia over 30 years ago. But scars remain in your brain. Great song by Billy, but I prefer his Lovesongs...
Love this song. Reminds me of my wonderful husband who fought in Vietnam and retired from the army
As a Vet, it hits you in the feels... :(..I served 6 years after the Nam ended...So, naturally, I got great, and fresh, first hand stories...Their are many in bad shape now at the VA...But, I know some who still can rock it! :)...Nice reaction coach and I'm sure it makes you proud your dad did his duty.
Both my parents, my 3 brothers, and I are all veterans.
I lose two buddies a year to Agent Orange. Since you made this video we've lost Lcpl Bill Fitzpatric and Lcpl James Procopio.
They were killed in Vietnam, they just hadn't died yet.
Makes me weep each and every time I hear this song...so powerful.
Enjoyed your conversation because you're right. Must remember
3 am.
A helicopter flies over.
-And you're right back in the middle of it... .
Such a powerful song accompanied by the pics. Thank you Coach ☮
Semper fi brother, navy 72-79 here
Same to you brother !
Semper FI brother!
To all veterans, a deep thank you for your service and sacrifice. There are two songs that always got to me. It's this one, and Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms". And a big thanks to Coachmichael for reacting to this!
Thanks for listening! I am glad you enjoyed it
Thank you, perfection. Moving. Yes, Sir, thank you
🙏✌❤
I hate to be that bloke but I do not think the singers on the chorus here are vets and instead are Billy's roadies.
Well not unless they were all vets prior to joining his road crew, that is.
You're wrong. The background singers are Vietnam Vets.
@@billmuller1469 They are these days but this was December 1982 and the album was only released in September 1982, so I am not sure if Billy was using them this early.
Incidentally, it is hard to be wrong when saying "I think", as well as saying "unless, that is".
@@seanscanlon9067 They were local Vietnam Vets.
@@vihtoripuurola3775 In more recent years perhaps but not back then.