Today there are still about 2000 Finnish war veterans from World War 2 alive. Their average age is over 99, so their numbers are dwindling fast. What they did to keep Finland independent is still remembered well.
Good information, thank you , hope all veterans are well, and thanks to them for our Independence , my father past away many years ago,, 79y survived war, 🙏, he was in WWII 1939 - 1945 in Karjala , God Bless all who died and all who are alive 🙏❤🇫🇮
@@mariamm9460 All my grandparents died a long time ago and I don't remember how they served during the war. My father was 2 years old when Helsinki was bombed by the Russians in 1944 and he and my grandmother barely survived, so it's very lucky that I'm here at all.
@@hazeman4755 hi I am sorry for your loss your grandparents, God Bless..my both parents past away and I asked from my father many times how was there in the war ..rintamalla,,and asked my mother how was to be at home miffle of the war..they were married already before 1939...and they had 2 my oldest siblings..my mom alone with 2 babies. .have big stories how they survived , but cant write too much here...thank you for your reply , hope you have a good evening😊❤🇫🇮.
@@hazeman4755I am sorry for your loss your grandparents..God Bless..My father was in Karjala WWII survived, past away 79y old, many years ago...he never much talk about the war , but I asked , asked also from my mother , they were married already before war, 2babies and my oldest siblings with mom in Karjala cottage middle of war..much stories ..they evacuated away ...war was terrible life for all the people ..Thank you for your reply and have a good evening 😊❤🇫🇮
I want to say something about this so badly but I have no words. Our country is so important and dear to us. We are so thankful for the veterans that fought for it. Can't put this deep appriciation into words. They sing about how we should tell about their efforts to children and grandchildren, remember how precious our land is and never let the memories fade away. I think that is so important to pass forward to younger generations.
The song is called "Evening call of the (war) veteran" The refrain translated goes something like this: "Nurture, soon the brothers will be gone/Remember, our country is dear to us/Tell to us our grandchildren with songs/Do not let the memories ever fade"
"Veteraanin iltahuuto" (The Evening Call of a Veteran) is often sung at funerals of war veterans in Finland. This touching song is dedicated to veterans and their sacrifices and has become an important part of commemorations.
Thank you Mauro for sharing...My father was in Karjala/Karelia battalion in the WWII..listen often this one ..and many more , just now came to my mind "Elämää juoksuhaudoissa"..have a happy Tuesday 😊🇮🇹❤🇫🇮
Our winter war veterans 🇫🇮🫡 All Finn's are child or grandchild of some winter war soldier. Hole Finnish nation took part of that, we are so small country. My grandfather took apart as well. But he is not alive anymore. But we are free country because of them. Veterans sings in this song for their children and grandchildren: "take care of us veterans, never forget what has happened and now it is your turn".
Wars would end worldwide if people would keep the chorus in mind: "Take care of us, the brothers will be gone soon; remember us, the country was important to us; tell our tale, to our grandchildren with songs - let the memory never fade."
Those men fought for free Finland. Now they sing for free Finland. One of the most chilling performances also for us Finns. Goosebumps every time hearing this. Just a few of them left but for us, it is really important to remember. Three of my four grandparents had to leave their homes at Karelia. Never forget, never surrender. I recommend the songs from Åttopojat, a group, that sings war-time, somewhat humoristical mocking songs about you-know-which-country... For example this one is with english subtitles ua-cam.com/video/KQyQQiO9IZw/v-deo.html
I cannot listen to this without tears in my eyes. Shame youo didnt have the lyrics. One even more emotional for me is Evakon laulu. I dont ust have tears in my eyes, but i am fully crying with that one. Shout out from Finland
My father in law was a finnish war veteran. He was sent out to battle the russians when he was just 17, in 1939. He died quite early, around 1990, but I remember him well (finnish men have problems with heart deciese, wich probably is something genetic, since this goes just for the male population, not the female). In spite of this, there are still ca 2000 veterans alive, all of them closer to 100 than 90 years old. I guess in five years they are all gone. Finland has always been a quite poor country up to the 1980ies, when it gradually became more and more wealthy, and is today one of the wealthiest countries in the world, in many aspects bypassing my own home country, Sweden. I think they really deserves it, after hundreds of years of hard living conditions and frequent wars.
Each year there is a word from local veterans in conscription event, idk the name but its where you get the place and time of your service., this year at my town there is only one veteran left, the mayor/townleader asked him/her for their words for this year's conscripts. This song was played as the last veteran requested. No words from them, just this song with text on , twice. This is important for many of the very few remaining veterans
That's the best version. All of those men actually fought for our country ❤😢 We can never forget...
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Today there are still about 2000 Finnish war veterans from World War 2 alive. Their average age is over 99, so their numbers are dwindling fast. What they did to keep Finland independent is still remembered well.
Good information, thank you , hope all veterans are well, and thanks to them for our Independence , my father past away many years ago,, 79y survived war, 🙏, he was in WWII 1939 - 1945 in Karjala , God Bless all who died and all who are alive 🙏❤🇫🇮
@@mariamm9460 All my grandparents died a long time ago and I don't remember how they served during the war. My father was 2 years old when Helsinki was bombed by the Russians in 1944 and he and my grandmother barely survived, so it's very lucky that I'm here at all.
@@hazeman4755 hi I am sorry for your loss your grandparents, God Bless..my both parents past away and I asked from my father many times how was there in the war ..rintamalla,,and asked my mother how was to be at home miffle of the war..they were married already before 1939...and they had 2 my oldest siblings..my mom alone with 2 babies. .have big stories how they survived , but cant write too much here...thank you for your reply , hope you have a good evening😊❤🇫🇮.
@@hazeman4755I am sorry for your loss your grandparents..God Bless..My father was in Karjala WWII survived, past away 79y old, many years ago...he never much talk about the war , but I asked , asked also from my mother , they were married already before war, 2babies and my oldest siblings with mom in Karjala cottage middle of war..much stories ..they evacuated away ...war was terrible life for all the people ..Thank you for your reply and have a good evening 😊❤🇫🇮
The singer is one of our best professional operasingers. His name is Jorma Hynninen, he is working at the Finnish National Opera.
I want to say something about this so badly but I have no words.
Our country is so important and dear to us. We are so thankful for the veterans that fought for it. Can't put this deep appriciation into words.
They sing about how we should tell about their efforts to children and grandchildren, remember how precious our land is and never let the memories fade away. I think that is so important to pass forward to younger generations.
The song is called "Evening call of the (war) veteran"
The refrain translated goes something like this:
"Nurture, soon the brothers will be gone/Remember, our country is dear to us/Tell to us our grandchildren with songs/Do not let the memories ever fade"
"Veteraanin iltahuuto" (The Evening Call of a Veteran) is often sung at funerals of war veterans in Finland. This touching song is dedicated to veterans and their sacrifices and has become an important part of commemorations.
The singer is Finnish operasinger Jorma Hynninen.
Thanks for your beautiful reaction Mauro❤🤗
Thank you Mauro for sharing...My father was in Karjala/Karelia battalion in the WWII..listen often this one ..and many more , just now came to my mind "Elämää juoksuhaudoissa"..have a happy Tuesday 😊🇮🇹❤🇫🇮
Jorma Hynninen, yes, he is quite well known opera-singer in Finland. Won many prizes, too.
Jorma Hynninen made a successful international career. An amazing singer!
Our winter war veterans 🇫🇮🫡 All Finn's are child or grandchild of some winter war soldier. Hole Finnish nation took part of that, we are so small country. My grandfather took apart as well. But he is not alive anymore. But we are free country because of them. Veterans sings in this song for their children and grandchildren: "take care of us veterans, never forget what has happened and now it is your turn".
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Wars would end worldwide if people would keep the chorus in mind: "Take care of us, the brothers will be gone soon; remember us, the country was important to us; tell our tale, to our grandchildren with songs - let the memory never fade."
Those men fought for free Finland. Now they sing for free Finland. One of the most chilling performances also for us Finns. Goosebumps every time hearing this. Just a few of them left but for us, it is really important to remember. Three of my four grandparents had to leave their homes at Karelia. Never forget, never surrender. I recommend the songs from Åttopojat, a group, that sings war-time, somewhat humoristical mocking songs about you-know-which-country... For example this one is with english subtitles
ua-cam.com/video/KQyQQiO9IZw/v-deo.html
Once an opera singer, always an opera singer. Jorma Hynninen was 76 years old when this video was recorded. Dude can sing.
Thank you for reacting to this
I cannot listen to this without tears in my eyes. Shame youo didnt have the lyrics. One even more emotional for me is Evakon laulu. I dont ust have tears in my eyes, but i am fully crying with that one. Shout out from Finland
Solo singer, Mr Hynninen is a world famous opera singer. I saw him singing Macbeth in 2002. It was beautiful.
Song tells about war brothers, and basicly says that remember brothes, not many left.
My father in law was a finnish war veteran. He was sent out to battle the russians when he was just 17, in 1939. He died quite early, around 1990, but I remember him well (finnish men have problems with heart deciese, wich probably is something genetic, since this goes just for the male population, not the female). In spite of this, there are still ca 2000 veterans alive, all of them closer to 100 than 90 years old. I guess in five years they are all gone. Finland has always been a quite poor country up to the 1980ies, when it gradually became more and more wealthy, and is today one of the wealthiest countries in the world, in many aspects bypassing my own home country, Sweden. I think they really deserves it, after hundreds of years of hard living conditions and frequent wars.
We would be fighting in Ukraine now if not for these veterans. Think about that.
Leader singer is Jorma Hynninen. One of the most succesful opera singer in Finland :)
Each year there is a word from local veterans in conscription event, idk the name but its where you get the place and time of your service., this year at my town there is only one veteran left, the mayor/townleader asked him/her for their words for this year's conscripts. This song was played as the last veteran requested. No words from them, just this song with text on , twice. This is important for many of the very few remaining veterans
We need english lyrics for this... the land is cherished for us.. tell the grandgids by songs, the menories should neve fade away...
You should react to "veteraanien perintö" there is subtitles
Yes please!
This ☝🏼☝🏼
Thank you this great video..👋🌅🍮🌸🍃💓Finland friends.
You NEED to have lyrics.
Oh' this is sweet and history song.😢🕯🇫🇮🕯🕯🕯😔❤🤝❤🌅🕯❤❤❤❤❤🇫🇮👋👋👋👋👋👋
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react to silmien välliin by åttopojat please
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