At my buddy's wedding in the eighties, he had the DJ play this song during dinner for his father, an ex Green Beret. Upon hearing this song, his father left the dias and got on the empty dance floor where he was joined by his five sons. They linked arms and sang along with the record. To this day, more than thirty years later, that memory still brings tears to my eyes.
Thank your father for his service and thank all the others in your family who served this country. God bless all. God bless the Green Beret.My father served in Korea. He enlisted into the Army when he was 17. My brother was Air Force. My first husband was Air Force (SS) and my second husband was in the Army (Radar in NE US/Mother).I wish I could personally thank each soldier in person for their service. I have to rely on the internet to do that. I know that one day I will be able to thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this nation.
If you get there before me, say hi to Big Jim Brown. He just passed a few weeks after I made the post. There were so many people at his service the Funeral Director asked if he was celebrity. True story.
My father was a Green Beret, and passed away in 2014, retired since 2000, 20 years in the service, to raise his only son. And while I was at college across the nation I got that awful phone call. They played this song at the funeral, upon his brothers' request. 12 or so other Green Berets gathered, for him, but also for the sole survivor. This was the first time I've listened to it since then, and I really can't say it's any easier. God bless, to him, and to all others before and after him, except one, and he knows who he is.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ben your father sounds like a great man and father. I wish that there were more man like him fighting for this country god bless him and thank you for sharing your story.
I agree I was married to a Vietnam vet. what they went through was awful. Our marriage lasted just over 12 years. one night he took one of his hand guns out, put it in my head, told me that I didn't want life was about. I looked at him,with tears in my eyes, said yes I did. I went through HELL. But to this day I still love him. He has been married a few more times and has a son. yes that war screwed those vets up. our county should be ashamed of how they where treated .THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE.
And neglecting those rough men and getting politically correct further down the track is a bad look for a society.Try negotiating with a Saddam,Stalin etc.,see how much peace and freedom that gets.Tyrants understand the language of rough men(military power)only,making it indispensable for any people who want to live in peace.If you want peace,prepare for war,as they say.
@@sandylross8710 Both my grandfathers served in WWII. Unfortunately, my maternal grandfather died in his 70s from a blood clot when I was only 2. Fortunately, my other grandfather, was able to live until he was 96, being very active, coherent, and comfortable until just the last couple years. He even flew his plane into his 80s. Because he has someone to care for him, he was able to live out his days in his house, and go silently in his sleep.
My husband served the Vietnam war. A few years ago he had a Vietnam ver hat on. Someone saluted him and thanks for your service. He felt he finally was recognized for what the men & women who served & died for a war the country did not support. It made him proud of his service.
Please thank him from a Vietnamese American. All my gratitude not only for him but also for all men and women who served or are serving in the Armed Forces. God bless you all.
I like America and I am not a communist, but I disagreed with Vietnam war. Vietnam belongs to Vietnamese. Us French we were also kicked out of Indochine (Vietnam, Cambdge & Laos). Besides this land of yours belonged to Indians first. More than 10 millions of them were murdered.
When I was in the service we had an NCO who was a nice guy and quite unassuming but not very big or tall and rather quiet. I noticed that one of his ears was damaged and I found out that he had been a Green Beret in Vietnam and his helicopter had crashed. He was severely injured and was thrown from the chopper on impact and had his ear nearly torn off and he had a broken leg. In his injured state he went back into the chopper and pulled two other injured soldiers from the wreckage before it exploded and burned. To this day I still respect and admire that quiet and unassuming man who was a real hero.
My father was a Green Beret, serve two tours in Vietnam, and he did instruct hand to hand combat at Fort Bragg. He lost his life one year ago, I love him.
I was one of the few Marines sent to Panama. For whatever reason, I was assigned to complete Jungle Warfare Survival school. But marines do that training in Okinawa. Instead of sending me across the Pacific, I and another marine were assigned to Ft. Sherman to complete that training with Army special forces. I ended up with a small group of men who were Green Berets. Much respect to my brothers in arms and a great group of men to train with.
I served in the us army for over 20 years, in all that time I never had more love and respect for anyone or thing than the Special Forces in Vietnam they did the impossible and then got shit on when theycame home my hat is off to all of them and I salute them
i met a green beret guy i think he was from california , DON VEST OR VESDT WAS his name , i often wonder if he is alive,,, we were in iraq in 1980 together,.
Having served for 24 years in the US Navy I pray every day for those who follow in our footsteps and stand guard over our beloved land, the land of the free, God bless the USA.
Well Glenn, you have to be more precise than this. If we are a joke , people who are willing to put their lives for the country they love,what does that make you?
My brother was called to fight in Vietnam. Before he left he came to see me. He was wearing a black beret. He survived the war but was killed a couple of years ago after living a very good life. This song reminds me of him. I used to sing it in the days when I entertained. Bless all those who offer their lives.
A friend of mine was a Green Beret. He protected our country without question. His name is Rick Harper. May God Bless Him and all others that served! A true hero!
I was only 12 or 13 years old in 1967. Had a crush on my next door neighbor - a soldier. He used to kid around with us younger kids in the neighborhood. He must have been about 19. He was so tender and funny. He would sing at the drop of a hat ... such a beautiful voice he had - both for speaking and singing. I never told him how much I adored him. He was so handsome. Had the coloring of Willem Dafoe - but way handsomer. And he BELIEVED in all those ideals they used to teach us in the schools as little kids, about America being about freedom for all. We didn't know any better. We didn't understand yet about war being a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. He left for Viet nam without saying goodbye. He never came back. He was missing in action and never came back. This song reminds me of him.
i am french, and i say "god bless USA" thank you boys for the liberty of my country i was in USA in june of this year and your country is my country : thank you so much
Likewise. Thank you. You boys are some brave guys, too. Fighting in World War 1 and World War 2. Thank you for having the back of our boys. Also, you guys make better MRE's
Vive la France! And we thank France because we could never have driven the British out and won our independence without the help of France! Many Americans don't know this because they slept during U.S. History class in school!!!
Duty at or with: in 1965-1970 -Mdn/USNSCC USS Seadragon SSN-584 Division Training Officer. 1st school, USNH Balboa, HS, Hospitalman School 1971, 1976 - NSHS, Pharmacy Tech School, NRMC Balboa, San Diego, CA. My last station was as HM2c, NRMC Long Beach Branch Clinic NWC China Lake, CA. My NEC's were HM-8482/8404/0000. In the US Army/Army Reserves, Sgt (E-5), 91Q20/91B10, 313th M.A.S.H. Fort Vancouver, WA & 13th EvacHosp Fort McCoy, Wisconsin & the Suadi Arabian Iraqi Frontier. Served from 1965-1994 Reserve and active duty. First heard this song around the time I went to Hospital School. After completing school wanted to take BUD/S training to become a SEAL Corpsman, they turned me down flat, they were not yet taking women into SpecOps units in any branch at the time. Used to get up in the AM and run a couple of miles with the FMF bound Corpsmen, do exercises with them. Only problem was I did not have a dive ticket, so I could not swim with the guys training up for BUD Training. Still tried to go to Nam especially after hearing that my cousin had become MIA/KIA, got the school but they sent me to CA. . - . - . . - . - . When it comes to this type of music there are several songs that I just have to stop what I am doing or turn up the car radio when they come on, this one tops the list, throw in Commanche and Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton; God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood 1991, we heard it for the first time between KKMC and New York; Taps when played at a funeral or other function always draws tears; The Star Spangled Banner - when done correctly; to name a few. When you hear these songs you have a tendency to stand straight and tall, in respect for those who served and gave 100%. . - . - . . - . - . To All Who Have Served, Are Serving, and Will Serve, Thank You For A Job Too Many Are Cowards To Try. Be Safe, Come Home Safe - THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!! . - . - . . - . - . //es// A Proud Honorable Disabled American Veteran, 1965-1994 - Combat Medicine and Pharmacy. - HM2c/USN, Sgt/USAR, ACM/olc
John Martle - You forgot to throw in the Navy SEALS and the Air Force's PJs (ParaJumpers). If you want to include the USMC in this group, but keep it straight SpecOps Troops, then it it should be the USMC's Force Recon guys. Then listing them from the Hard Corps fighting troops to the not so Hard Corps. They would be The USN's SEALS, USMC's Force Recon, USA's Green Beret, then the USAF's PJs. I come by this listing from listening to the various Veterans who served in Vietnam and since. Heard to many stories about Marine 03 Dumb Dumbs (0311) going in a pulling the Green Beanies' fat out of the fire in Nam. Some of them told by members of the Green Beanies who were thus rescued by the USMC 0311's. Spend as much time in the military as I did and then working with the Veterans in the VA Hospitals, you hear all types of stories and meet all kinds of Veterans. . - . - . . - . - . "I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." . - . - . A. E. Stevenson (1900-1965) . - . - . . - . - . //es// A Proud Honorable Disabled American Veteran, 1965-1994 - Combat Medicine and Pharmacy.
I respectfully disagree. Lot's of dumb playground stories out there. Ask anyone of us what we think of each other. All good units/teams. Different functions as well. You don't sound like a vet to though... But what the fuck do I know though? I'm just a low life Airborne Infantry Grunt! (10yrs.) BTW- Do you know why the sky is blue? Because God loves the Infantry! 11C-AIRBORNE!
My grandfather was a Green Beret, and I sang this at his funeral in his honor with his actual hat upon my chest. The marching band my mother hired was scheduled to go on nearly 20 minutes after my song, but by the time I was on the 3rd line, the entire drumline and multiple trumpet players were backing up my vocals perfectly from seemingly out of nowhere. It might be the associated emotions talking, but that was probably the most beautiful couple minutes of my life so far
I'm going to be Marine when i get out of high school to protect this country and all the people who appreciate it. God bless those who are serving now in the armed forces.
God bless the USA and every soldier who served so we can be free to live our lives and write both positive and negative things about them. "I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it."
Greg Schrecengost id never do it myself but if i didnt have that right then whats the point.my country,my freedoms,my rights so i should be allowed to insult or criticize when i see wrong doings.or things i just dont approve of.
I'm 63 & grew up in the country & remember my dad always played his 45 rpm record at home with that song on it & when we were at his favorite bar back in the 60's.He was a WW- II vet & would say a lot of the American people would not respect the fact that they risk their lives as well.I was a bit young to serve in Nam.But my family & I have always & will always respect our fighting men in all military branches of service.No matter what war they served.MAY GOD BLESS ! Jesse James
I am from Ireland and I believe America will always be safe as long as these special forces are around. I think its because of these fellas other countries now if they mess with the states they will sooner or later be taking on these guys. I bet there is quite a few who have Irish ancestry too in the Green Beret?
Yana Di wow that's some mixture you have. But I would like to ask you. ..which one of those nationalities that is in you're blood is the dominant one. I mean if you were to choose one which one are you most proud of?
Last week I met a Viet Nam vet in a Walmart parking lot. I thanked him for his service, He smiled and said thanks, he then told me that he never knew what real hate was until he returned from Nam. He was spit on, called baby killer and terribly abused.m What a sad time in US history.
david surnear sr I met one who was in the Marines during Vietnam.. We were talking and some guy came up and handed him $20 he handed it back to the guy and the guy told him to keep it. He said no thank you to the guy and the guy put the money in the vets pocket and walked off. So me and the guy continued talking and he said “Times have really changed, when I first got back from Vietnam people used to hate us and now they love us.” He did 2 tours in Vietnam and hated it. 2 yours in 6 years and spent 3 years in Nam after being fucked over by his leadership.
Upon my return we were kept waiting for a reserved hotel room for several hours. I passed out in the lounge and my father (a black retired MSgt of 26 years service) talked to the hotel's owner. My Old Man used to be a bell hop in that hotel, and when I woke up the next morning after 12 hours we were in the Presidential Suite. I said thank you and me and my German wife left the US for her country where we were warmly welcomed by all her family. Many years later I worked for an international company and was performing an expensive service for the hotel when the owner questioned the expense and asked did I have a chauffeur. I told him the story and we had a good talk, and I explained how he could cut his expenses and WHY sales had sold him his particular plan.
SAS is the mother of all modern special forces, that is *designated* special forces aka commandos *specialized* in asymmetrical warfare. Special operations is another monster.
America is a sick nation. We are dying from the inside out. We spend trillions on military expenditures yet have the worst educational system, worst healthcare and worst quality of life of any first world nation. BTW, Russia helped get a manchurian candidate elected into the POTUS.
Abahy the term quiet professional is used for quite a few of the spec op groups. I might not have expressed myself clearly. My previous post was meant to state that SF isn't the only group that this phrase/motto applies to.
Dont't worry! got it! But the army rangers, navy seals and above all marines are glorified beyond any limits while green berets quietly get the shit done without any glory. True Heroes!
Jock McScottish Thank you for your service. From a U.S. Army Veteran who served alongside British Royal Marines in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sir, we are a dying breed. Air Assault!
I have loved this song for about 50 years now. It is so great to be able to come to UA-cam and bring up songs i haven't heard in 40 or 50 years. God bless our servicemen.
I truly can't understand why so many people put thumbs down to this song into all these great men and women who have given so much to fight for our freedom. Truly a disrespect that anybody would do that. I want to thank all of you soldiers that have put so much on the line to give us what we have today. Nothing but love
This song reminds me of my Brothers they were Green Beret this song means a lot to me. Thank you to everyone who have been in any war God bless you all
God bless America,I’ve had so much family fight and serve for this beautiful country of ours and some lost their lives.Soon I’ve decided I will follow their footsteps into serving our country.Never forget our heros.
"Dear Lord please be with my father while he is in Afghanistan. Please protect his team and please dont let any of them die Lord. Please keep them mentally strong Lord amen. "
Hey Shelly, just scrolled down and read your post. God bless you! You've certainly paid the price for freedom. Thank you for your service to this great country!
Funny how the country has come full circle about solders, back in day they threw crap at them getting off the plane from Nam, I guess it took something like 911 to turn their minds around and appreciate what they do and did.
a lot of the men returned from Vietnam at night so they would no be spit upon and hit by things that were thrown at them. I still do not think that the citizens of the USA realize what happened in Vietnam, but God bless all of the US military that has fought and are fighting to keep the USA free. and also bless them for keeping the wars and fighting outside of the USA.
rosemarie443 As one of those who returned I can tell you that if I had been allowed to carry my weapons I would have killed those Jane Fonda followers for what they did to our wounded vets that got off the plane before me. I still have vivid memories.
and what really gets my goat is the fact that most of those men where drafted, alot where put down as volunteers but that is because they went to another service after know they were going to be drafted. So it wasn't even their idea to be in the military but they had no choice, then when they manage to survive their nite mare tour of duty they come home and get abused (in more ways than just what the protesters did to them) Many, many, many of those men died alone, homeless on the streets or took their own life.
I'm a Canadian… My dad was the gunner in a Sherman Tank from Normandy through France, Holland and Germany. Our Soldiers ( and I mean Allied Soldiers) have always been my heroes! God Bless America, The Green Berets, The Marines, The Navy, The Air Force and any and all who fought for our freedom!
The Vietnam Vet was the most under appreciated and least respected soldier while they both served on foreign soil and upon their return home. They fought for their lives and counted the days until they could return home to the good old USA, just to be spat upon and verbally assaulted for doing what the government "Demanded" of them. These men were put in a position that they never should have been. And they paid a huge price. We all knew the government was wrong to have sent our men over there and the American people who were angry should have taken it up with the government. Not the soldiers. These men had no say in the decision that was made and MANY Americans should be ashamed of themselves for how they treated these men. I just ran across this short note today, written by a Vietnam Vet......Author Unknown. It speaks volumes...... I didn't serve in Vietnam for freedom... or liberty, or the flag. I didn't serve for the reasons people think of when they tell me, "Thanks for your service." I knew that this war was not about any of that stuff. I served for 365 days and a wake up, as we called it. I served so I would not be imprisoned by my government. I served because my father asked me to. Later, he admitted he was wrong and apologized. I served with these guys. I served to save them and myself for 365 days and a wake up. I failed.
Half way into this beautiful song I could not hold my tears back. Pride swelled, wet tears fell. Pride for the bravery and sacrifice for our brave soldiers. Tears for the greed and dishonesty that sent these boys to their hardships and deaths. I will visit again soon, Anton
MissDistarr60 My neighbor was a Captain who saw action in Vietnam. When I asked if he believed his service was necessary, he say ever bit of it was. Every second.
That Horse That Drives a Sherman Tank There were "MANY" men over there and I would assume that they would all have their own opinion on that question. I wasn't there so I can't speak for anyone.
That Horse That Drives a Sherman Tank Re: "...his service was necessary..." Reminds me of Field Marshall Eric Von Mainstein. Mainstein had a plan for the break out of the German troops encircled by the Russians at Starlingrad. Mainstein's plan would have saved many soldiers’ lives. Hitler ordered "No Retreat." Out of three 300,000 German soldiers who went to Stalingrad only 6,000 returned after being taken prisoner. Like your friend, Mainstein said " ...HIS SERVICE (follow the orders of his commanding officer i.e. Hitler) WAS NECESSARY." During war, it is the duty of every soldier to follow orders of his commanding officer. However, after the war, to make a statement as your friend did I believe IT IS NOT NECESSARY. FORTUNATELY WE STILL BELIEVE IN FREE SPEECH IN THIS GREAT COUNTRY.
Anton Gorillo Oh, if you said this to him, he would be so pissed. He served and said it was necessary for his country and for the world, that what they did was not in vain. If you went and told him or some other Vietnam veterans that their service was NOT necessary, I'm sure hell would befall you.
Listening to this song reminds me of Staff Sergeant Suponcic. He was a squad leader in 3/325 AIR, 82d Abn. During a training jump, he landed on a rucksack and I believe he broke his hip bone. He was out for about a year but fully recovered even though the doctor advised otherwise. As soon as he recovered he went to SFAS and soon thereafter he went to Q Course. While in Q-course he often came to our barracks during weekends and borrowed my 40 lbs dumb bells and he ruck-ran with them. Around the time he graduated from Q-Course, I left the Army and went back to civilian world. One day I met a former paratrooper assigned to our company. He told me that SSG J. Suponcic had died on a mission in Bosnia. His hummer had ran into a land mine. My story may be inaccurate because what I know about his SF career and parachute injury came from others in my platoon. But one thing I will always remember is that when I f'd up during training or in the garrison, SSG Suponcic (even though he wasn't my squad leader), sometime would approached me and gave me constructive criticism. And he never raised his voice. So SSG Suponcic is always gonna be my hero for his calm demeanor, exemplary leadership and perseverance through life. And he was a Green Beret. Thank you and God Bless.
Sounds like him. www.poconorecord.com/article/19991227/News/312279993 army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=336858#:~:text=SSG%20Suponcic%20had%20served%20with,Joseph%20E.
Grandpa was a US ARMY SNIPER, WW2 HATED AND FEARED! GOLDEN GLOVES BOXER, NOT A GREEN BERET, BUT A HERO JUST THE SAME. NEVER SPOKE OF THE WAR. WE DID NOT KNOW UNTIL WE FOUND HIS MEDALS, AFTER HIS DEATH. A TRUE AMERICAN HERO! LOVE AND MISS YOU GRANDPA,!!!!!
My great grandfather was in d day and lived I think he was a private but still he lived and didn’t die on foreign grounds and yet we are still at war he wasn’t rangers or green berets just standard infantry
1966 song while the Vietnam war was being waged. But I gotta add, and some may not want to hear it, but LBJ aided the enemy by giving Ho Chi Minh a truce which he took advantage of and used it to kill many of our brave men.
This song came out when I was about 8 years old. For me, the Green Berets were the ultimate in American society. The song went to #1 I believe, written and sung by Sgt Barry Sandler. When I saw GIs coming home, being assaulted, verbally abused just a few years later- it made me sick to think people could take their anger out against these men who had been put through Hell- not because they wanted to, but because their Government asked them to go and their buddies were over their. Maybe the greatest shame America's people ever committed.
I spent part of 1971 on DaNang U.S. Air Force Base in DaNang, Vietnam waiting for AWOL EvilBushJr. to show up... he never did... how about YOU? I was also on the Tien Sha Marine Base depicted in the movie Full Metal Jacket... how about YOU? Also on Monkey Mountain, Freedom Hill, 80 Group Beach, 12th Group Com along the river, DaNang U.S. Navy Base, etc...
Just a word of Thank s for all the Military Men and Women who Sacrifice their lives for our Nation and Thank all Green Berray for their Service protecting our World. Retire Navy Veteran ⚓️ 🙏🙏
My stepdad was a green beret and this is his saddest story. He was fighting in Iraq and his friend moved to a wall and she was blow in to pieces R.I.P. this was a very sad story. please leave prayers for her family please and thank you. I have a terrible dad he beats me and hits me so my stepdad stepped in and took his place I call him dad. god bless every holy Christians family GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
Thank you for your courage, strength and for placing your life on the line for me. I stand humbled by your presence. Those who have gone, those who stand today, including two of my brothers who fought a thankless war in Vietnam. To those who will replace you, I salute you all. America's best are you all.
My father was a green beret and I’m darn proud of that . I have his beret and his silver wings . The most valuable things I own ! Thank all services for their service !💕💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I first heard this song prior to joining the Marines. Never thought I'd be chosen to be in a Marine Recon Battalion in Vietnam during the bloodiest year of the war. Every service has their own special forces unit/s, all endure intense physical and mental endurance training plus other related needed skills since they operate in such small teams without reinforcements. All service members deserve the respect of the general population for the unbelievable courage it takes to run into a gunfight instead of away from it. We survive still as a nation because of the sacrifices of these individuals who dedicated their lives to the ideals of this country so others would never have to know the horrors of war. An old song but still one of the best.
SSG Gilbert Nicholas, USA Special Forces Green Berets. I was there when Saigon fell. A few days after. Served 1973 to 1982. Med Retired. Dam shame the way Vietnam men were treated when they came home. About all I got to say about this subject. God Bless
Every time I listen to this song I cannot hold back the tears. I am 59 years old now, never served in the Armed Forces. I did have 3 of my 4 older brothers serve and it's been recently that I have understood the purpose of their sacrifice. My closest brother a Veteran of Vietnam, serving the US Navy just painfully passed away. He had been "Honorably" discharged and ALL the US Government would provide was an American flag to cover his casket, 2 uniformed pallbearers and a bugler to play Taps. No firing salute, not even a Chaplain ! I performed his eulogy. Even more sadly we live in Hampton, VA just across the bridge is Norfolk, VA Home of the US Atlantic fleet. Thank you to ALL serving Vets and those "Honorably" discharged. I salute everyone of you. It's ashamed this Nation will not provide you and your family an "Honorable" farewell.😢
I just learned that my father passed away. When i was younger, this was a song that he played almost on repeat so i would memorize it. He was so proud of me for trying and memorizing some of it. This song meant a lot to him and so did I. I miss you so much dad. I hope me playing this right now gets to you, wherever you are.
The ending of this song has brought me to tears since my childhood upon hearing it.My Great-Grandfather served in the Infantry,was all over the place.NA,German territory where his convoy was shelled,he rescued his brothers in arms while cover in shrapnel.He won 9 Medals,Which included Purple Heart,Bronze Star,and many first class sharp shooter medals.I'm sadden that he past away in '46/47 from the Shrapnel in his head just dislodging causing instant death.It took my family nearly 80+yrs to obtain his medal because his records were in a building fire in '75.
I’m writing this on Memorial Day, but it shouldn’t matter what day: we should ALWAYS honor and respect those who served. It shouldn’t matter what day it is: while we lived free, they fought and died for us to be free. To all who served, thank you for your service, and let us not forget those that never came back and always honor them. Happy Memorial Day to all!
These were some of the most courageous wariors. A very dear friend was a green beret. Did 3 tours in vietnam. He just shot up pretty bad the last tour but he had no regets at all. He told me stories that would boarder on insane that they did. A tuffer man i never new yet gentle if he wanted to be. Saddly he passed away at 58..rip my friend
PAX AMERICANA 65 plus years without a world war, when there had been two world wars in a span of twenty years prior to American hegemony. Much of the world criticizes America for America's lead in the world, but those critics also have enjoyed peace and prosperity under American leadership since WW2. America is like a good and caring father, and the world(especially Europe) is like complaining children who are angry with their father for doing what is necessary to give them a good life and take care of them. PAX AMERICANA
Hate to say but america must be one abusive father, america came very late to help Europeans in the war, and us Canadians bagged you for your ships, but you said this was not your war. I would love america if they didn't let the banking system take over there country. America used to be great in the 1800's..
Franklin Clinton well sir America is still great, and as soon and a new president takes over it will be even greater. WW2 was not the problem for the USA but when britian finally asked for our help we went.
Franklin Clinton Sure, Canada could have won WW2 by itself (???) Get the flying fuck out of here with any patriotism for Canada whatsoever. Canadians are THE problem. America pays ten times more per capita for defense than Canada does, yet you Canadians enjoy cradle to grave welfare which we cannot afford because we are paying astronomically for you(and Europe's) defense. Canada would be NOTHING without America, and Europe would be speaking either German or Russian today as its lingua franca. Canada and America share the same culture. There is NO reason that Canada should be independent from the USA today. Loyalty to Britain is not longer an excuse. America by rights should take Canada by force now. 30 million Canadians; ridiculous. Russia wants your northern oil, and we should let them have it all. Hang your head in shame, as all Canadians deserve.
I have never served the Armed Forces, however I do salute your Father and do so honor him for his honorable service and dedication to keep this Nation free ! Thank you.
Quick question, 59 Green berets have been awarded the Medal of Honor. My Dad is a retired Lt. Col and Green Beret, what's the name of this passed hero? My dad might have known him! 🤔
When I was a kid maybe 3 or 4 my grandpa used to let me sit on his lap or on the center console in his truck and he would listen to this. He was in Vietnam 1966-68 and then Washington DC in 68 and 69 (race riots following the death of mlk). My father never served, but his father served with the 25th infantry during ww2. From birth I was taught 2 things: respect for law enforcement/military and an appreciation for hard work. I may not be the fastest or strongest or smartest person around but this song and my memories make me cry
Just wanted to let you know, my husband and I feel the same way that you do. Great words! I wish they were posted somewhere where these wonderful men and women could see them and know how much we appreciate them. Freedom is not free, it was paid and will continue to be paid with their blood. I want to also, take the time to thank the spouses, children and parents. They gave so much...
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, the core of my soul. I have tears of joy and happiness in my heart, my cup runneth over with PRIDE in my country once again and it has been SO overdue. God bless each and every one of you. You restore my faith and that is just Priceless. The absolutely best Christmas present this man has ever received. God Bless the USA.
I am happy that there are people uploading songs for us to listen. This was the song I heard way back in the early 70's in the far- flung area in the Phil. When we do the marching going to our designated places, this was the song our teacher played before doing our calisthenics. The song had an impact in me when I went to college in the city, I saw this movie in the Betamax entitled Green Beret. I have to watch this I said so I took it. This time of pandemic, I don't know what comes into my mind that this song flashed into my mind so I searched if someone uploaded this song lo and behold, I got it. Thank. Praying all the military men who are fighting for a cause that they will always be in safety and for those who have died, may they rest in peace. Bless also their families, may they be comforted.
I did what I could for my country. Semper Fi. My father was a Green Beret, 2 tours in Vietnam, and an instructor at Ft. Brag for 4 years. He passed this year and this so g always makes me smile. He sang it to me in my crib to put me to sleep. And always there after. Miss you Dad.
I had the pleasure of knowing several Green Barets, while I was serving my "TOUR OF DUTY" in '69 and '70. I know some did not come home. It makes me sad.
My uncle was a Green Beret durring vietnam served 2 tours and was awarded two Bronze Stars with the V device and two Purple Hearts and was sent home and honorably discharged for his injuries he passed in 97 from a heart attack and never spoke of the war to anyone exept my dad and grandpa he was my hero
my dream to be one but never was. i ended to be a professor in a university. hope my grandchildren would venture into this dream of mine to be in the military. god bless all
My Grandfather was a Green Beret. I never got to meet him as he died when I was one, but my family never let me forget him and what he has done to help this country. No one in my family including me can get through this song without crying. I wish I could have met him and tell him how proud I am and say thank you.
At my buddy's wedding in the eighties, he had the DJ play this song during dinner for his father, an ex Green Beret. Upon hearing this song, his father left the dias and got on the empty dance floor where he was joined by his five sons. They linked arms and sang along with the record. To this day, more than thirty years later, that memory still brings tears to my eyes.
Thank your father for his service and thank all the others in your family who served this country. God bless all. God bless the Green Beret.My father served in Korea. He enlisted into the Army when he was 17. My brother was Air Force. My first husband was Air Force (SS) and my second husband was in the Army (Radar in NE US/Mother).I wish I could personally thank each soldier in person for their service. I have to rely on the internet to do that. I know that one day I will be able to thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this nation.
If you get there before me, say hi to Big Jim Brown. He just passed a few weeks after I made the post. There were so many people at his service the Funeral Director asked if he was celebrity. True story.
Mike Volpe
Mike, just reading what you wrote brought me to tears. I can picture it happening.
Mike Volpe this made me smile :) I'll tell my kids one day about this :D
My father was a Green Beret, and passed away in 2014, retired since 2000, 20 years in the service, to raise his only son. And while I was at college across the nation I got that awful phone call. They played this song at the funeral, upon his brothers' request. 12 or so other Green Berets gathered, for him, but also for the sole survivor. This was the first time I've listened to it since then, and I really can't say it's any easier. God bless, to him, and to all others before and after him, except one, and he knows who he is.
Ben, in sure you're proud of your Dad. His service is appreciated
My condolences to you and your family, my heroes have always served in the armed forces.
Your dad was a badass
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ben your father sounds like a great man and father. I wish that there were more man like him fighting for this country god bless him and thank you for sharing your story.
Ben, God bless you, too, being an Army Brat. And you sound like a proud one. Thank you - from another Brat. 101st.
I agree I was married to a Vietnam vet. what they went through was awful. Our marriage lasted just over 12 years. one night he took one of his hand guns out, put it in my head, told me that I didn't want life was about. I looked at him,with tears in my eyes, said yes I did. I went through HELL. But to this day I still love him. He has been married a few more times and has a son. yes that war screwed those vets up. our county should be ashamed of how they where treated .THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE.
"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."-Winston Churchill
My dad was affected. Maybe us kids were too. One of the first songs I learned in my life was, "The Ballad of the Green Beret".
When I was a kid, we all said that we wanted to die in our sleep. Unfortunately most will.
Rest In Peace Pat Tillman. I aspire to be a man like him
And neglecting those rough men and getting politically correct further down the track is a bad look for a society.Try negotiating with a Saddam,Stalin etc.,see how much peace and freedom that gets.Tyrants understand the language of rough men(military power)only,making it indispensable for any people who want to live in peace.If you want peace,prepare for war,as they say.
@@sandylross8710 Both my grandfathers served in WWII. Unfortunately, my maternal grandfather died in his 70s from a blood clot when I was only 2. Fortunately, my other grandfather, was able to live until he was 96, being very active, coherent, and comfortable until just the last couple years. He even flew his plane into his 80s. Because he has someone to care for him, he was able to live out his days in his house, and go silently in his sleep.
My husband served the Vietnam war. A few years ago he had a Vietnam ver hat on. Someone saluted him and thanks for your service. He felt he finally was recognized for what the men & women who served & died for a war the country did not support. It made him proud of his service.
Please tell him, that I thank him, for his service! Amen!!!
Tell him thanks for his service from an Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran. I salute him. Air Assault!
Please thank him from a Vietnamese American. All my gratitude not only for him but also for all men and women who served or are serving in the Armed Forces. God bless you all.
I like America and I am not a communist, but I disagreed with Vietnam war. Vietnam belongs to Vietnamese. Us French we were also kicked out of Indochine (Vietnam, Cambdge & Laos). Besides this land of yours belonged to Indians first. More than 10 millions of them were murdered.
Im so glad he was finally recognized. Its about time
When I was in the service we had an NCO who was a nice guy and quite unassuming but not very big or tall and rather quiet. I noticed that one of his ears was damaged and I found out that he had been a Green Beret in Vietnam and his helicopter had crashed. He was severely injured and was thrown from the chopper on impact and had his ear nearly torn off and he had a broken leg. In his injured state he went back into the chopper and pulled two other injured soldiers from the wreckage before it exploded and burned. To this day I still respect and admire that quiet and unassuming man who was a real hero.
Okay
@@alishour5519shit the fuck up. That is never something to say just okay about. Respect the heroes
My father was a Green Beret, serve two tours in Vietnam, and he did instruct hand to hand combat at Fort Bragg. He lost his life one year ago, I love him.
RIP my friend. Your father was a hero.
what part of Bragg?
my parent is stationed their now
@@outdoorguy4249 your parent?
RIP Comrade, he was one of three from one hundred.
I was one of the few Marines sent to Panama. For whatever reason, I was assigned to complete Jungle Warfare Survival school. But marines do that training in Okinawa. Instead of sending me across the Pacific, I and another marine were assigned to Ft. Sherman to complete that training with Army special forces. I ended up with a small group of men who were Green Berets. Much respect to my brothers in arms and a great group of men to train with.
I served in the us army for over 20 years, in all that time I never had more love and respect for anyone or thing than the Special Forces in Vietnam they did the impossible and then got shit on when theycame home my hat is off to all of them and I salute them
You nailed it Steve.
i met a green beret guy i think he was from california , DON VEST OR VESDT WAS his name , i often wonder if he is alive,,, we were in iraq in 1980 together,.
special forces is my ass ...
+patrycio Comparing Special Forces to your ass? Now that sounds like a good ass
sorry man, i have mental problems
I have SSgt. Barry Sadler's original album. It gives me goose bumps ever time I play it. RIP sir. (Salute)
RIP Sergeant* but yeah, *salute*
*salutes* privet Austin Wright of the green berets here
+Dean “#TCBARMY #HAGYFAMILY” Winchester o7
i would like to have this alblum.
Always gave me chills :-)
Having served for 24 years in the US Navy I pray every day for those who follow in our footsteps and stand guard over our beloved land, the land of the free, God bless the USA.
Pray for good men to lead our country. The military has never let us down, but ahole politicians have. And thank you for your service.
'Murica
what a joke you guys make all the shit
Well Glenn, you have to be more precise than this. If we are a joke , people who are willing to put their lives for the country they love,what does that make you?
Jackass
My brother was called to fight in Vietnam. Before he left he came to see me. He was wearing a black beret. He survived the war but was killed a couple of years ago after living a very good life. This song reminds me of him. I used to sing it in the days when I entertained. Bless all those who offer their lives.
The singer of this song was a Green Beret himself.
SSGT Barry Sadler
He wrote it a well- and it was a #1 hit.
He also was the author of the infamous soldier series of:
"CASCA" ... the eternal mercenary!
I read all 32 books, too bad he never finish them.because of a game of Russian roulette
Jaz Aero
I sold all of my copies 25 years ago ... wish I hadn't now.
A friend of mine was a Green Beret. He protected our country without question. His name is Rick Harper. May God Bless Him and all others that served! A true hero!
I agree
I was only 12 or 13 years old in 1967. Had a crush on my next door neighbor - a soldier. He used to kid around with us younger kids in the neighborhood. He must have been about 19. He was so tender and funny. He would sing at the drop of a hat ... such a beautiful voice he had - both for speaking and singing. I never told him how much I adored him. He was so handsome. Had the coloring of Willem Dafoe - but way handsomer. And he BELIEVED in all those ideals they used to teach us in the schools as little kids, about America being about freedom for all. We didn't know any better. We didn't understand yet about war being a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. He left for Viet nam without saying goodbye. He never came back. He was missing in action and never came back. This song reminds me of him.
Thank you for sharing.
i am french, and i say "god bless USA" thank you boys for the liberty of my country
i was in USA in june of this year and your country is my country : thank you so much
Likewise. Thank you. You boys are some brave guys, too. Fighting in World War 1 and World War 2. Thank you for having the back of our boys. Also, you guys make better MRE's
@@georgefeser6483 facts they do have good mre's :)
@@TheirsHopewithJesusChrist_277 Damn straight
Vive la France! And we thank France because we could never have driven the British out and won our independence without the help of France! Many Americans don't know this because they slept during U.S. History class in school!!!
Yankee grunts must gripe until they add wine to our own MREs.
I was a green beret for 14 years and lost my leg. We used to sing this so thank you. And god bless America
God bless you
Shelbs Ford damn thank you for your service
Thank you Brother. Retired Navy 22 years.
Thank you for your service sir.
You will always be honored, Sir and not forgotten your sacrifices.
i love the green berets, my daddy was one of them, he died in 1979 due to cancer by exposure to orange agent, but i still lov the USA forever forever
Derek Coleman really sweetie? , i'm almost 40 years old, is up to you bb
+miranda mcvail no wayyyyyyyy
Green baret
sorry for your loss. Thank you for your father's service.
Miranda I Thank U for keeping us in UR Heart the way U do most don't....Cal.Vet.And Proud
Captain Erik Severtsen: 1963- 2013. RIP love you forever.
what happened?
Erin Stotler n
god bless you
Erin Stotler as a 82nd veteran , I also salute CPT Erik Severtsen. RIP Brother
god bless, fight till death
My husband and my son are both Green Berets. My son is also a West Point graduate. Talk about being proud!
In-case you were wondering this is by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler from 1966.
TheNumber85 I want to press like but that would make it 70 so...m
Neil Reinhardt yes he did,
From the 173rd Airborne Rangers myself n my Dad 5th S.F.dbl tours, LRRP's 64- 75 welcome home Brothers!
My oldest brother was a Green berets, lost him a few years ago from problems stemming from Vietnam.
God rest his soul. Hope to meet him someday.
I know
i served in the royal artillery in the uk but would like to say happy vetrens day to our USA vets and allies
THANKS Mate :)
From one vet to another. You're a good man.
No matter where in the world we served, we are, and always will be brothers.
Thank you for serving
Thank You Brother,We got Your 6 also
While Navy myself (retired) I still never tire of hearing this song
Duty at or with: in 1965-1970 -Mdn/USNSCC USS Seadragon SSN-584 Division Training Officer. 1st school, USNH Balboa, HS, Hospitalman School 1971, 1976 - NSHS, Pharmacy Tech School, NRMC Balboa, San Diego, CA. My last station was as HM2c, NRMC Long Beach Branch Clinic NWC China Lake, CA. My NEC's were HM-8482/8404/0000. In the US Army/Army Reserves, Sgt (E-5), 91Q20/91B10, 313th M.A.S.H. Fort Vancouver, WA & 13th EvacHosp Fort McCoy, Wisconsin & the Suadi Arabian Iraqi Frontier. Served from 1965-1994 Reserve and active duty. First heard this song around the time I went to Hospital School. After completing school wanted to take BUD/S training to become a SEAL Corpsman, they turned me down flat, they were not yet taking women into SpecOps units in any branch at the time. Used to get up in the AM and run a couple of miles with the FMF bound Corpsmen, do exercises with them. Only problem was I did not have a dive ticket, so I could not swim with the guys training up for BUD Training. Still tried to go to Nam especially after hearing that my cousin had become MIA/KIA, got the school but they sent me to CA.
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When it comes to this type of music there are several songs that I just have to stop what I am doing or turn up the car radio when they come on, this one tops the list, throw in Commanche and Johnny Reb by Johnny Horton; God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood 1991, we heard it for the first time between KKMC and New York; Taps when played at a funeral or other function always draws tears; The Star Spangled Banner - when done correctly; to name a few. When you hear these songs you have a tendency to stand straight and tall, in respect for those who served and gave 100%.
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To All Who Have Served, Are Serving, and Will Serve, Thank You For A Job Too Many Are Cowards To Try. Be Safe, Come Home Safe - THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!
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//es// A Proud Honorable Disabled American Veteran, 1965-1994 - Combat Medicine and Pharmacy.
- HM2c/USN, Sgt/USAR, ACM/olc
Me to ship mate
The Green breret are hard and patriotic just like Marines are patriotic.
John Martle - You forgot to throw in the Navy SEALS and the Air Force's PJs (ParaJumpers). If you want to include the USMC in this group, but keep it straight SpecOps Troops, then it it should be the USMC's Force Recon guys. Then listing them from the Hard Corps fighting troops to the not so Hard Corps. They would be The USN's SEALS, USMC's Force Recon, USA's Green Beret, then the USAF's PJs. I come by this listing from listening to the various Veterans who served in Vietnam and since. Heard to many stories about Marine 03 Dumb Dumbs (0311) going in a pulling the Green Beanies' fat out of the fire in Nam. Some of them told by members of the Green Beanies who were thus rescued by the USMC 0311's. Spend as much time in the military as I did and then working with the Veterans in the VA Hospitals, you hear all types of stories and meet all kinds of Veterans.
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"I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
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//es// A Proud Honorable Disabled American Veteran, 1965-1994 - Combat Medicine and Pharmacy.
I respectfully disagree. Lot's of dumb playground stories out there. Ask anyone of us what we think of each other. All good units/teams. Different functions as well. You don't sound like a vet to though... But what the fuck do I know though? I'm just a low life Airborne Infantry Grunt! (10yrs.) BTW- Do you know why the sky is blue? Because God loves the Infantry! 11C-AIRBORNE!
My grandfather was a Green Beret, and I sang this at his funeral in his honor with his actual hat upon my chest. The marching band my mother hired was scheduled to go on nearly 20 minutes after my song, but by the time I was on the 3rd line, the entire drumline and multiple trumpet players were backing up my vocals perfectly from seemingly out of nowhere. It might be the associated emotions talking, but that was probably the most beautiful couple minutes of my life so far
I'm a usaf vet, but I love this song. I've never had to go through any training like that, but my heart goes out to them all!
I'm going to be Marine when i get out of high school to protect this country and all the people who appreciate it. God bless those who are serving now in the armed forces.
Good man yourself did you get in?
@@alundavies8402 yea, I have little over two years left in the Corps
@WolfDev 5th Marine Regiment
@@someguy8709 badass dude
I was a green bray so your training well be a lot easier and thank you
God bless the USA and every soldier who served so we can be free to live our lives and write both positive and negative things about them.
"I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it."
George Vreeland Hill well said.....im a vet and said the same back in school when they tried to demonize flag burning
George Vreeland Hill im joing the navy when im 18
George Vreeland Hill Well said. God bless you
Greg Schrecengost id never do it myself but if i didnt have that right then whats the point.my country,my freedoms,my rights so i should be allowed to insult or criticize when i see wrong doings.or things i just dont approve of.
Supercooper28 dont
I'm 63 & grew up in the country & remember my dad always played his 45 rpm record at home with that song on it & when we were at his favorite bar back in the 60's.He was a WW- II vet & would say a lot of the American people would not respect the fact that they risk their lives as well.I was a bit young to serve in Nam.But my family & I have always & will always respect our fighting men in all military branches of service.No matter what war they served.MAY GOD BLESS ! Jesse James
I am from Ireland and I believe America will always be safe as long as these special forces are around. I think its because of these fellas other countries now if they mess with the states they will sooner or later be taking on these guys. I bet there is quite a few who have Irish ancestry too in the Green Beret?
To be sure.
Thomas Carter oh I never thought of that. Good Point. lol
I am Italian-Irish-German-Native American(Cherokee) and Dutch, WORD UP ;) I represent the United Nations-LOL
Yana Di wow that's some mixture you have. But I would like to ask you. ..which one of those nationalities that is in you're blood is the dominant one. I mean if you were to choose one which one are you most proud of?
Chris Coppola she should be proud to be a American.
Singer/song writer Barry Sadler served as a Green Beret combat medic with the rank of Staff Sergeant of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
+Sal ty heck yes he did! died in helicopter crash los angles sad
He was a medic, and died in Guatemala City Nov. 5 1989 Murdered.
josephsmith57
PARTLY CORRECT. DIED IN TN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Sadler#Death
+Neal Lance didn't die in a helicopter crash. He was murdered in Guatemala city.
S&D God
read the link. he was critical in G but eventually died in Tennessee
Last week I met a Viet Nam vet in a Walmart parking lot. I thanked him for his service, He smiled and said thanks, he then told me that he never knew what real hate was until he returned from Nam. He was spit on, called baby killer and terribly abused.m What a sad time in US history.
I wish they had just spit and called names to the children and babies they killed.
Thay my friend is the hatred of a liberal
david surnear sr I met one who was in the Marines during Vietnam.. We were talking and some guy came up and handed him $20 he handed it back to the guy and the guy told him to keep it. He said no thank you to the guy and the guy put the money in the vets pocket and walked off. So me and the guy continued talking and he said “Times have really changed, when I first got back from Vietnam people used to hate us and now they love us.” He did 2 tours in Vietnam and hated it. 2 yours in 6 years and spent 3 years in Nam after being fucked over by his leadership.
Upon my return we were kept waiting for a reserved hotel room for several hours. I passed out in the lounge and my father (a black retired MSgt of 26 years service) talked to the hotel's owner. My Old Man used to be a bell hop in that hotel, and when I woke up the next morning after 12 hours we were in the Presidential Suite. I said thank you and me and my German wife left the US for her country where we were warmly welcomed by all her family.
Many years later I worked for an international company and was performing an expensive service for the hotel when the owner questioned the expense and asked did I have a chauffeur. I told him the story and we had a good talk, and I explained how he could cut his expenses and WHY sales had sold him his particular plan.
USA
100% respect to all our special forces, not wanting to be biased but our SAS from UK and to all who have lost their lives thank you for your service
How is that biased?
@TBALLZ_973 SAS started during ww2, the USMC conducted special missions during ww1 so...
I am from India , I just wanted to know is SAS is the mother of all special Forces.
SAS wouldn't lace American forces boots
SAS is the mother of all modern special forces, that is *designated* special forces aka commandos *specialized* in asymmetrical warfare. Special operations is another monster.
Even thou, was born elsewhere, America gave me the best opportunities I could've dream of. Luv my adopted country. USA all the way.
xin chao viet nam
Karlo Alberti we need more immigrants like you that don't change the American culture into the one they left
America is a sick nation. We are dying from the inside out. We spend trillions on military expenditures yet have the worst educational system, worst healthcare and worst quality of life of any first world nation. BTW, Russia helped get a manchurian candidate elected into the POTUS.
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Our veterans have all my repect blessings and love !!!! Thank ALL of you for the horror you had to go through and some still do!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💗💗💖💖💗💗💗
Cheryl Shannon
Most underappreciated branch of the American Military. Aptly named as "The Quiet professionals"! Respect!
Quiet professional is a motto of the Rangers.
Hube 1 www.cbsnews.com/news/green-berets-the-quiet-professionals/
Abahy the term quiet professional is used for quite a few of the spec op groups. I might not have expressed myself clearly. My previous post was meant to state that SF isn't the only group that this phrase/motto applies to.
*Abhay, sorry for the mispell.
Dont't worry! got it! But the army rangers, navy seals and above all marines are glorified beyond any limits while green berets quietly get the shit done without any glory. True Heroes!
My father was a green beret, im so proud of him😥
Chap he’s still alive, by a 98% chance of dying, he is very injured however he pushed through, thank you for your comment.
My grandpa was one
Thank you to all who fought for us. Green Berets were the best of the best.
Your father was a great and a brave man.
thank him for his service
Got goosebumps, and I'm not even American. I do respect soldiers, though, as I was one myself long ago in the UK.
Salutes from the US
Jock McScottish a great alie
thehoosierfortheUK heck yeah! Hope y’all across the pond get all that refugee stuff sorted out. Blessings from Virginia!
Jock McScottish
Thank you for your service. From a U.S. Army Veteran who served alongside British Royal Marines in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sir, we are a dying breed. Air Assault!
God bless our Marines, sailors, soldiers, coast guard, and airmen.
+Justin Giese God Bless the US military.
God bless America
+Justin Giese LOL "bless" ? Do you guys know the sate of your veterans? Shameful.
God bless the home of the free,The United States Of America
I hope Satan "protects" America!
I have loved this song for about 50 years now. It is so great to be able to come to UA-cam and bring up songs i haven't heard in 40 or 50 years. God bless our servicemen.
I truly can't understand why so many people put thumbs down to this song into all these great men and women who have given so much to fight for our freedom. Truly a disrespect that anybody would do that. I want to thank all of you soldiers that have put so much on the line to give us what we have today. Nothing but love
Because they are cheese dicks, 11B/ABN 8th.inf.PI
They need a wake up call.
This made my pride of being an American crawl up my spine
WOW!
Same and i’m not even american
And it was a hungarian, miklos rozsa, who wrote this song!
USA IS TRASH AND RACIST TO BLACKS AND LATINOS 🖕🏼
This song reminds me of my Brothers they were Green Beret this song means a lot to me. Thank you to everyone who have been in any war God bless you all
God bless America,I’ve had so much family fight and serve for this beautiful country of ours and some lost their lives.Soon I’ve decided I will follow their footsteps into serving our country.Never forget our heros.
This song is always touching.
Happy Veterans' Day!
"Dear Lord please be with my father while he is in Afghanistan. Please protect his team and please dont let any of them die Lord. Please keep them mentally strong Lord amen. "
MaceGaming53 Amen
Amen brothe
Amen
*brother
MaceGaming53 Amen
Unless he's in SP there is probably nothing to worry about.
Hey Shelly, just scrolled down and read your post.
God bless you! You've certainly paid the price for freedom. Thank you for your service to this great country!
thank you very much god bless you 🇺🇸
Ben Brown God bless you America from a 🇬🇧 red beret colonel is I hard rank too keep track of from USA s biggest ally 😉
I am a Canadian vet who also wore a green beret and was in the Royal Canadian Regiment. Proud to have served my country as well. Love this song.
Lol not the same
Funny how the country has come full circle about solders, back in day they threw crap at them getting off the plane from Nam, I guess it took something like 911 to turn their minds around and appreciate what they do and did.
a lot of the men returned from Vietnam at night so they would no be spit upon and hit by things that were thrown at them. I still do not think that the citizens of the USA realize what happened in Vietnam, but God bless all of the US military that has fought and are fighting to keep the USA free. and also bless them for keeping the wars and fighting outside of the USA.
rosemarie443 As one of those who returned I can tell you that if I had been allowed to carry my weapons I would have killed those Jane Fonda followers for what they did to our wounded vets that got off the plane before me. I still have vivid memories.
Edward Schlein I agree with you 100%. been there, lived that. around my house the woman's name is never said.
Is true !!!
and what really gets my goat is the fact that most of those men where drafted, alot where put down as volunteers but that is because they went to another service after know they were going to be drafted. So it wasn't even their idea to be in the military but they had no choice, then when they manage to survive their nite mare tour of duty they come home and get abused (in more ways than just what the protesters did to them) Many, many, many of those men died alone, homeless on the streets or took their own life.
I'm a Canadian… My dad was the gunner in a Sherman Tank from Normandy through France, Holland and Germany.
Our Soldiers ( and I mean Allied Soldiers) have always been my heroes!
God Bless America, The Green Berets, The Marines, The Navy, The Air Force and any and all who fought for our freedom!
Do not forget these men.
Thanks to bring peace to my country and to kill the fucking Regime of fucking hitler.but europe had forgotten this. My father has been a Green barets
The Vietnam Vet was the most under appreciated and least respected soldier while they both served on foreign soil and upon their return home. They fought for their lives and counted the days until they could return home to the good old USA, just to be spat upon and verbally assaulted for doing what the government "Demanded" of them. These men were put in a position that they never should have been. And they paid a huge price. We all knew the government was wrong to have sent our men over there and the American people who were angry should have taken it up with the government. Not the soldiers. These men had no say in the decision that was made and MANY Americans should be ashamed of themselves for how they treated these men. I just ran across this short note today, written by a Vietnam Vet......Author Unknown.
It speaks volumes......
I didn't serve in Vietnam for freedom...
or liberty, or the flag.
I didn't serve for the reasons people think of when they tell me, "Thanks for your service."
I knew that this war was not about any of that stuff.
I served for 365 days and a wake up, as we called it.
I served so I would not be imprisoned by my government.
I served because my father asked me to. Later, he admitted he was wrong and apologized.
I served with these guys.
I served to save them and myself for 365 days and a wake up.
I failed.
Half way into this beautiful song I could not hold my tears back. Pride swelled, wet tears fell. Pride for the bravery and sacrifice for our brave soldiers. Tears for the greed and dishonesty that sent these boys to their hardships and deaths.
I will visit again soon, Anton
MissDistarr60 My neighbor was a Captain who saw action in Vietnam. When I asked if he believed his service was necessary, he say ever bit of it was. Every second.
That Horse That Drives a Sherman Tank There were "MANY" men over there and I would assume that they would all have their own opinion on that question. I wasn't there so I can't speak for anyone.
That Horse That Drives a Sherman Tank Re: "...his service was necessary..." Reminds me of Field Marshall Eric Von Mainstein. Mainstein had a plan for the break out of the German troops encircled by the Russians at Starlingrad. Mainstein's plan would have saved many soldiers’ lives. Hitler ordered "No Retreat." Out of three 300,000 German soldiers who went to Stalingrad only 6,000 returned after being taken prisoner.
Like your friend, Mainstein said " ...HIS SERVICE (follow the orders of his commanding officer i.e. Hitler) WAS NECESSARY."
During war, it is the duty of every soldier to follow orders of his commanding officer. However, after the war, to make a statement as your friend did I believe IT IS NOT NECESSARY. FORTUNATELY WE STILL BELIEVE IN FREE SPEECH IN THIS GREAT COUNTRY.
Anton Gorillo Oh, if you said this to him, he would be so pissed. He served and said it was necessary for his country and for the world, that what they did was not in vain.
If you went and told him or some other Vietnam veterans that their service was NOT necessary, I'm sure hell would befall you.
Every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes....
What a great Tribute to our Great Men in the Arm Forces
I humbly say
THANK YOU ❤
I'm a Canadian vet and I salute all of your American heroes and Patriots.
Listening to this song reminds me of Staff Sergeant Suponcic. He was a squad leader in 3/325 AIR, 82d Abn. During a training jump, he landed on a rucksack and I believe he broke his hip bone. He was out for about a year but fully recovered even though the doctor advised otherwise. As soon as he recovered he went to SFAS and soon thereafter he went to Q Course. While in Q-course he often came to our barracks during weekends and borrowed my 40 lbs dumb bells and he ruck-ran with them.
Around the time he graduated from Q-Course, I left the Army and went back to civilian world. One day I met a former paratrooper assigned to our company. He told me that SSG J. Suponcic had died on a mission in Bosnia. His hummer had ran into a land mine.
My story may be inaccurate because what I know about his SF career and parachute injury came from others in my platoon. But one thing I will always remember is that when I f'd up during training or in the garrison, SSG Suponcic (even though he wasn't my squad leader), sometime would approached me and gave me constructive criticism. And he never raised his voice. So SSG Suponcic is always gonna be my hero for his calm demeanor, exemplary leadership and perseverance through life. And he was a Green Beret.
Thank you and God Bless.
Sounds like him.
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I lay my daddy to rest today. Thank you pop for your service.
I'm so sorry
You have my blessings
😔
I bet your father was a great one
Hello Sonja how are you doing today
Once a Green Beret, Always a Green Beret. My neighbor is one, he fought in the Vietnam War. HOOAH!
Grandpa was a US ARMY SNIPER, WW2 HATED AND FEARED! GOLDEN GLOVES BOXER, NOT A GREEN BERET, BUT A HERO JUST THE SAME. NEVER SPOKE OF THE WAR. WE DID NOT KNOW UNTIL WE FOUND HIS MEDALS, AFTER HIS DEATH. A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
LOVE AND MISS YOU GRANDPA,!!!!!
Amen!!!
Rip
My greatgrandfather never spooke about the war he was in russia and also got medals
My great grandfather was in d day and lived I think he was a private but still he lived and didn’t die on foreign grounds and yet we are still at war he wasn’t rangers or green berets just standard infantry
Same
my grandfather was a green beret un Vietnam War my uncle qualified but he was an airborne ranger
do you know what this really is? This is the men that you owe your life to......
Why?
+Kramplarv dude they die for American my home I wish to join them and protect my home as my grandfathers and father,like father like son
+Kramplarv if you're American then it's because they fight for your freedom, if you aren't American then they don't matter to you
Yes they do
We matter to everyone. We go everywhere there is a need...
Respect Brave soldiers fallen fighting in Vietnã war 🇧🇷🤝🏻🇺🇲
Thanks to whoever made this, I am a Special Forces operator and cry every time I watch this...God Bless
1966 song while the Vietnam war was being waged. But I gotta add, and some may not want to hear it, but LBJ aided the enemy by giving Ho Chi Minh a truce which he took advantage of and used it to kill many of our brave men.
Me to Ry
God Bless Brother, I am in the middle east AGAIN. Things are so clear with the smell of cordite lingering in the air. Watch your 6...
This song came out when I was about 8 years old. For me, the Green Berets were the ultimate in American society. The song went to #1 I believe, written and sung by Sgt Barry Sandler. When I saw GIs coming home, being assaulted, verbally abused just a few years later- it made me sick to think people could take their anger out against these men who had been put through Hell- not because they wanted to, but because their Government asked them to go and their buddies were over their. Maybe the greatest shame America's people ever committed.
+Christopher Dunn I HOPE THOSE DAMN HIPPIES WHO ATTACKED AMERICAS FINEST BURN IN HELL
+David Flagg Sadly, most of the radical hippies are now friends of the current occupier of the WH. Like Bill Ayers.
+Christopher Dunn .. Prolly less than 1% of returning troops ever saw any abuse... I didn't see any...
+BuzzLOLOL ever hear of Vietnam bud?
I spent part of 1971 on DaNang U.S. Air Force Base in DaNang, Vietnam waiting for AWOL EvilBushJr. to show up... he never did... how about YOU? I was also on the Tien Sha Marine Base depicted in the movie Full Metal Jacket... how about YOU? Also on Monkey Mountain, Freedom Hill, 80 Group Beach, 12th Group Com along the river, DaNang U.S. Navy Base, etc...
Just a word of Thank s for all the Military Men and Women who Sacrifice their lives for our Nation and Thank all Green Berray for their Service protecting our World. Retire Navy Veteran ⚓️ 🙏🙏
My stepdad was a green beret and this is his saddest story. He was fighting in Iraq and his friend moved to a wall and she was blow in to pieces R.I.P. this was a very sad story. please leave prayers for her family please and thank you. I have a terrible dad he beats me and hits me so my stepdad stepped in and took his place I call him dad. god bless every holy Christians family GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
I still get chills and a lump when I hear this song and look at the illustrations. I would like to show this to Colin Kaepernick. And I'm a Canadian.
Thank you for your courage, strength and for placing your life on the line for me. I stand humbled by your presence. Those who have gone, those who stand today, including two of my brothers who fought a thankless war in Vietnam. To those who will replace you, I salute you all. America's best are you all.
Thanks to all the veterans for protecting this great country God bless
My dad was a veteran but now he is a disabled vet
I kinda forgot what battle he was in
I think it was the Vietnam war
My father was a green beret and I’m darn proud of that . I have his beret and his silver wings . The most valuable things I own ! Thank all services for their service !💕💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I first heard this song prior to joining the Marines. Never thought I'd be chosen to be in a Marine Recon Battalion in Vietnam during the bloodiest year of the war. Every service has their own special forces unit/s, all endure intense physical and mental endurance training plus other related needed skills since they operate in such small teams without reinforcements. All service members deserve the respect of the general population for the unbelievable courage it takes to run into a gunfight instead of away from it. We survive still as a nation because of the sacrifices of these individuals who dedicated their lives to the ideals of this country so others would never have to know the horrors of war. An old song but still one of the best.
This Song Went To Number 1 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1966.
SSG Gilbert Nicholas, USA Special Forces Green Berets. I was there when Saigon fell. A few days after. Served 1973 to 1982. Med Retired. Dam shame the way Vietnam men were treated when they came home. About all I got to say about this subject. God Bless
@Wesley Tilghman Do you think think this Vet is lying or did you not read his comment before asking a stupid question?
@Wesley Tilghman right!? vietnam war officially end in 1975
Every time I listen to this song I cannot hold back the tears. I am 59 years old now, never served in the Armed Forces. I did have 3 of my 4 older brothers serve and it's been recently that I have understood the purpose of their sacrifice. My closest brother a Veteran of Vietnam, serving the US Navy just painfully passed away. He had been "Honorably" discharged and ALL the US Government would provide was an American flag to cover his casket, 2 uniformed pallbearers and a bugler to play Taps. No firing salute, not even a Chaplain ! I performed his eulogy. Even more sadly we live in Hampton, VA just across the bridge is Norfolk, VA Home of the US Atlantic fleet. Thank you to ALL serving Vets and those "Honorably" discharged. I salute everyone of you. It's ashamed this Nation will not provide you and your family an "Honorable" farewell.😢
I just learned that my father passed away. When i was younger, this was a song that he played almost on repeat so i would memorize it. He was so proud of me for trying and memorizing some of it. This song meant a lot to him and so did I. I miss you so much dad. I hope me playing this right now gets to you, wherever you are.
I thank God for all our soldiers for all they gave for America. All soldiers those who are fighting for America and their families are in my prayers.
Their sacrifices, and those of all who serve and protect this nation have our deepest respect and gratitude. Thank you from a grateful nation.
The ending of this song has brought me to tears since my childhood upon hearing it.My Great-Grandfather served in the Infantry,was all over the place.NA,German territory where his convoy was shelled,he rescued his brothers in arms while cover in shrapnel.He won 9 Medals,Which included Purple Heart,Bronze Star,and many first class sharp shooter medals.I'm sadden that he past away in '46/47 from the Shrapnel in his head just dislodging causing instant death.It took my family nearly 80+yrs to obtain his medal because his records were in a building fire in '75.
Travel to South Korea and throw Bluetooth speakers playing this into the DMZ
I'd like to see that.🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️
The North Koreans would think you're playing some sort of mind controlling device and then they start shooting at you.
RIP and respect for all the soldiers who protect us and give their lives for us from french red beret never forget sacrifice for all troop
Légion étrangère and Green Berets forever
I’m writing this on Memorial Day, but it shouldn’t matter what day: we should ALWAYS honor and respect those who served. It shouldn’t matter what day it is: while we lived free, they fought and died for us to be free. To all who served, thank you for your service, and let us not forget those that never came back and always honor them. Happy Memorial Day to all!
These were some of the most courageous wariors. A very dear friend was a green beret. Did 3 tours in vietnam. He just shot up pretty bad the last tour but he had no regets at all.
He told me stories that would boarder on insane that they did. A tuffer man i never new yet gentle if he wanted to be. Saddly he passed away at 58..rip my friend
Thank-You for your service. I don't say that lightly. 💯
PAX AMERICANA
65 plus years without a world war, when there had been two world wars in a span of twenty years prior to American hegemony.
Much of the world criticizes America for America's lead in the world, but those critics also have enjoyed peace and prosperity under American leadership since WW2.
America is like a good and caring father, and the world(especially Europe) is like complaining children who are angry with their father for doing what is necessary to give them a good life and take care of them.
PAX AMERICANA
nice analogy my friend!!
Hate to say but america must be one abusive father, america came very late to help Europeans in the war, and us Canadians bagged you for your ships, but you said this was not your war. I would love america if they didn't let the banking system take over there country. America used to be great in the 1800's..
Franklin Clinton well sir America is still great, and as soon and a new president takes over it will be even greater. WW2 was not the problem for the USA but when britian finally asked for our help we went.
Franklin Clinton Sure, Canada could have won WW2 by itself (???) Get the flying fuck out of here with any patriotism for Canada whatsoever. Canadians are THE problem. America pays ten times more per capita for defense than Canada does, yet you Canadians enjoy cradle to grave welfare which we cannot afford because we are paying astronomically for you(and Europe's) defense. Canada would be NOTHING without America, and Europe would be speaking either German or Russian today as its lingua franca. Canada and America share the same culture. There is NO reason that Canada should be independent from the USA today. Loyalty to Britain is not longer an excuse. America by rights should take Canada by force now. 30 million Canadians; ridiculous. Russia wants your northern oil, and we should let them have it all. Hang your head in shame, as all Canadians deserve.
drServitis ..
R.I.P. My brother U.S.M.C. V.-VET From your little brother U.S. Marine Vet.
+jimmylee23 Respect, RIP.
+jimmylee23 Semper Fi my fallen brother
+jimmylee23 *Salutes*
Q Werty
thats not a fucking furby, its a owl !
so trust in karma, thats good so you know why he is dead.
yes you can came to me and we eat some pie :D
R.I.P Marine.
I have never served the Armed Forces, however I do salute your Father and do so honor him for his honorable service and dedication to keep this Nation free ! Thank you.
My husband was green beret for 25 years green beret with medals of honor also Purple Heart 💜 I lost him last year I always crying with this song
Sorry for your loss
Condolences to you and your family. I thank him for his service. Sincerely A grateful American 🇺🇲
I bow my head. Bless our men and women in uniform: The REAL Superheroes of our nation
Quick question, 59 Green berets have been awarded the Medal of Honor. My Dad is a retired Lt. Col and Green Beret, what's the name of this passed hero? My dad might have known him! 🤔
Much respect to the Men and Woman who serve in the United States of American Armed Forces.
Summer of 66, I was young, but this was My most favorite song ! Dad was Marine, I was Army, My two Sons
were Marine and Air Force.
When I was a kid maybe 3 or 4 my grandpa used to let me sit on his lap or on the center console in his truck and he would listen to this. He was in Vietnam 1966-68 and then Washington DC in 68 and 69 (race riots following the death of mlk). My father never served, but his father served with the 25th infantry during ww2. From birth I was taught 2 things: respect for law enforcement/military and an appreciation for hard work. I may not be the fastest or strongest or smartest person around but this song and my memories make me cry
Cap
Just wanted to let you know, my husband and I feel the same way that you do. Great words! I wish they were posted somewhere where these wonderful men and women could see them and know how much we appreciate them. Freedom is not free, it was paid and will continue to be paid with their blood. I want to also, take the time to thank the spouses, children and parents. They gave so much...
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, the core of my soul. I have tears of joy and happiness in my heart, my cup runneth over with PRIDE in my country once again and it has been SO overdue.
God bless each and every one of you. You restore my faith and that is just Priceless. The absolutely best Christmas present this man has ever received.
God Bless the USA.
Randy Shughart, Gary Gordon RIP -lost but not forgotten .D boys to remember
I am happy that there are people uploading songs for us to listen. This was the song I heard way back in the early 70's in the far- flung area in the Phil. When we do the marching going to our designated places, this was the song our teacher played before doing our calisthenics. The song had an impact in me when I went to college in the city, I saw this movie in the Betamax entitled Green Beret. I have to watch this I said so I took it. This time of pandemic, I don't know what comes into my mind that this song flashed into my mind so I searched if someone uploaded this song lo and behold, I got it. Thank. Praying all the military men who are fighting for a cause that they will always be in safety and for those who have died, may they rest in peace. Bless also their families, may they be comforted.
I did what I could for my country. Semper Fi. My father was a Green Beret, 2 tours in Vietnam, and an instructor at Ft. Brag for 4 years. He passed this year and this so g always makes me smile. He sang it to me in my crib to put me to sleep. And always there after. Miss you Dad.
I had the pleasure of knowing several Green Barets, while I was serving my "TOUR OF DUTY" in '69 and '70. I know some did not come home. It makes me sad.
My uncle was a Green Beret durring vietnam served 2 tours and was awarded two Bronze Stars with the V device and two Purple Hearts and was sent home and honorably discharged for his injuries he passed in 97 from a heart attack and never spoke of the war to anyone exept my dad and grandpa he was my hero
RIP SSGT Barry Sadler. Died the year I was in good camp 1989
god bless all our servicemen my prayers are with u all and shame on the one dislike dont like it get the hell out.
My dad served in the US Army 3rd Infantry stationed at Fort Benning and he is the one who introduced me to this song when I was younger.
my dream to be one but never was. i ended to be a professor in a university. hope my grandchildren would venture into this dream of mine to be in the military. god bless all
This song brings tears to my eyes. Always has, always will. God bless America. God bless the Green Berets.
With pride and honor, I salute the officers and men of the "Green Beret' !!!!
My Grandfather was a Green Beret. I never got to meet him as he died when I was one, but my family never let me forget him and what he has done to help this country. No one in my family including me can get through this song without crying. I wish I could have met him and tell him how proud I am and say thank you.