durn it I can't even make it through a reaction of this song without bursting into tears. Right in the feels. R.I.P. to all who gave all and thank you to that serve. RIP to my Dad and Grandfathers and Uncles as well as an Aunt that served .
This has always been one of my favorite Statler Brother songs and is still just as beautiful and moving today. Thank you for your service and to all of those who have served in the past and are currently serving today for us. ❤️
This was the war of my generation, and looking back I realize how young they really were. When the design was chosen, there was a lot of conflict over it. Many did not feel it was an appropriate memorial. But I have been there several times, and it is profound, and now it is hard for anyone to imagine it any other way. This is especially true late at night after the crowds have left. The name of the father of a good friend of ours, is on that wall. He was only 6 when he lost his father. And each name was a person, someone’s child, and when you see them all inscribed there, it really hits you. And then we think of the ones that died after they came home, but the war killed them as sure as those killed in combat. What makes me sad is that the same is happening still, our military are not only dying in combat, but afterward from the damage sustained to their body and souls. While the song refers to Viet Nam vets and their memorial wall, it could be about any war, for every tombstone represents a wall.
As a Vietnam vet I loosely followed the controversy over the Wall and heard the arguments about how non heroic the design was from many in the hypocritical politician class who put no skin in the fight. Later in the '80s I was in the DC area and decided to visit the memorial. It shook me to a degree I never expected and I won't attempt to try to convey here all the emotions I felt that day. But I did think that maybe, just maybe people seeing all those names that represented real people who were sons, fathers, brothers would hope that it also might be a memorial to end all wars. But I was wrong.
I remember when President Nixon said that no more troops would be sent to Vietnam. I can't tell you how relieved my mother was. My two older brothers were of draft age and could have been sent.
When I was stationed in Spain while in the Air Force, three of us were off on the 4th of July and walking around Madrid. We rounded a corner and there was a huge American flag flying, we all stopped and stood at attention for some time. We finally figured out we were at the Embassy. After we recovered I noticed all three of us had a tear rolling down our cheek's. I was too young for Vietnam, but I knew upper classmen that had been there. Thank you for sharing and remembering your shipmates!
My husband spent two tours in Vietnam. He wanted to go see the wall but never made it. He spent 22 years in the Air Force. I'm so glad he stayed safe and so heart broken for those who didnt.
UA-cam algorithm recommended this to me, probably because I listen to Statler Brothers a fair amount. The Statler Brothers once upon a time had a huge following and they were the opening act for Johnny Cash for 8 years. Awesome music.
Some of my childhood friends have their names written on that wall. We signed up, believing that we were fighting for freedom only to find out that Johnson was sending troops to Nam to help the French to re-colonize it. Regardless of Johnson's motives, those who served, served with hearts bent on freeing people therefore their sacrifice was for another man's freedom! Me U.S. Navy 1967-1971. I feel the tears that your holding back brother.
Our Vietnam Vets deserved better than they got! He would die one night When the winds turned cold In that cardboard box He had called his home. Then they tossed his corpse Into a pauper’s grave And left his soul to roam The land of the brave. - Craig A. Davis
Amen my friend. Between High School and a couple Army buddies I served with, I have 4 friends that are memorialized on that wall. There are a few patriotic country songs, to include this one, that really pull at my heart strings. i hope you had a happy 4th. God bless
Perhaps the Vietnamese Vets made the greatest sacrifice of all because they were sent to a jungle where they seldom saw the enemy. They were often used as decoys to draw fire. We weren’t under attack. There was no threat to our freedom. I missed Vietnam only because the war ended before I could be drafted. I feel guilty now because several of my friends went to Vietnam and were killed when our freedom was not in jeopardy. So sad and still makes me angry.
Time flies. It was 33 years ago that I was getting ready to be shipped out to MCRD in your neck of the woods. I just graduated from high school May 1989 and trying to live it up that summer before my life was about to completely change. Semper Fi
Brother, I don't know if you read these comments, but as one who sailed on the USS Forrestal, toward the end of 'Nam (and gets teary eyed every time I hear this song), thanks... Just thanks 👍
I hope your Veterans Day yesterday was good. Thank you for your service, from ex 1st Lt. Lula Todd, USAF Nurse Corps 1971-73. And I'm the mother of Capt B Todd, USN, a submariner. I'm proud of all of us.
Thank you for your service, Sir.🇺🇸 God bless the USA especially in these turbulent times. I had a POW bracelet during the Vietnam War. My soldier never came back. I prayed for the peace of his family.🙏
Oh yeah the Statler Brothers you can't miss with them. But hey now that I think about it I would like to see you do John Conlee Miss Emilys Picture and she loves my troubles away oh heck he has a lot of good songs check him out you wont be sorry. Thanks for sharing take care and stay safe.
no person can feel the pain of a mother who dearly loved the only son she had.....a son that never came back home to her. This breaks me down to a shredded leaf.
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durn it I can't even make it through a reaction of this song without bursting into tears. Right in the feels. R.I.P. to all who gave all and thank you to that serve. RIP to my Dad and Grandfathers and Uncles as well as an Aunt that served .
This is Jimmy Fortune doing the lead in this song. Such a beautiful voice.
This has always been one of my favorite Statler Brother songs and is still just as beautiful and moving today. Thank you for your service and to all of those who have served in the past and are currently serving today for us. ❤️
Thank you
I cry every time I hear this song.
Gerald James, Rives, Missouri
Name on the Wall
U.S.Marine
Died in Vietnam 1968
18 years old.
WOW!! 🥺🙏🎶💔
Heavy song. Well done of course The Statler Brothers really sing so well. I remember a few that didn't come home. That's heavy this one hit me
Every boy, every girl is special. Every one of them is somebody’s baby. The Statler Brothers did an amazing job in this tribute. 🇺🇸❤️
such a fitting tribute for the 4th of July. Thank you for you're service Sir. Thank you too all veterans
Jimmy Fortune is so gifted.
I love this song it gets me over bad day
This was the war of my generation, and looking back I realize how young they really were. When the design was chosen, there was a lot of conflict over it. Many did not feel it was an appropriate memorial. But I have been there several times, and it is profound, and now it is hard for anyone to imagine it any other way. This is especially true late at night after the crowds have left.
The name of the father of a good friend of ours, is on that wall. He was only 6 when he lost his father. And each name was a person, someone’s child, and when you see them all inscribed there, it really hits you. And then we think of the ones that died after they came home, but the war killed them as sure as those killed in combat. What makes me sad is that the same is happening still, our military are not only dying in combat, but afterward from the damage sustained to their body and souls. While the song refers to Viet Nam vets and their memorial wall, it could be about any war, for every tombstone represents a wall.
As a Vietnam vet I loosely followed the controversy over the Wall and heard the arguments about how non heroic the design was from many in the hypocritical politician class who put no skin in the fight. Later in the '80s I was in the DC area and decided to visit the memorial. It shook me to a degree I never expected and I won't attempt to try to convey here all the emotions I felt that day. But I did think that maybe, just maybe people seeing all those names that represented real people who were sons, fathers, brothers would hope that it also might be a memorial to end all wars. But I was wrong.
I remember when President Nixon said that no more troops would be sent to Vietnam. I can't tell you how relieved my mother was. My two older brothers were of draft age and could have been sent.
I went to the wall when I was in high school. One of the most powerful places I've ever been
It was the first time I saw a grown man unashamedly cry.
Great song for the day. Thanks
Thanks for this song. Even though I cry every time I hear it. So many gone.
Former Navy Corpsman myself….. Love this song….
You have such a beautiful insight to songs.what a great tribute to our service men/women..
Beautiful song!
As the mom of a 20 year Air Force MSGT, I thank you for the recognition.
When I was stationed in Spain while in the Air Force, three of us were off on the 4th of July and walking around Madrid. We rounded a corner and there was a huge American flag flying, we all stopped and stood at attention for some time. We finally figured out we were at the Embassy. After we recovered I noticed all three of us had a tear rolling down our cheek's. I was too young for Vietnam, but I knew upper classmen that had been there.
Thank you for sharing and remembering your shipmates!
The pleasure is mine. Thank you
God bless America, good music and you Sir!
My husband spent two tours in Vietnam. He wanted to go see the wall but never made it.
He spent 22 years in the Air Force. I'm so glad he stayed safe and so heart broken for those who didnt.
Thank YOU for your Service! And to all those who have , and those who continue to serve! God Bless you ALL !!
I wish they hadn't reversed the image of the old soldier saluting. They made it so it appeared he was using the wrong hand.
This one always brings me to tears.
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for your service my friend have you ever heard Trace Adkins Arlington
I don't belive so
Now is your chance brother
UA-cam algorithm recommended this to me, probably because I listen to Statler Brothers a fair amount. The Statler Brothers once upon a time had a huge following and they were the opening act for Johnny Cash for 8 years. Awesome music.
Thank you for your reaction
🇺🇲GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇲
Some of my childhood friends have their names written on that wall. We signed up, believing that we were fighting for freedom only to find out that Johnson was sending troops to Nam to help the French to re-colonize it. Regardless of Johnson's motives, those who served, served with hearts bent on freeing people therefore their sacrifice was for another man's freedom! Me U.S. Navy 1967-1971. I feel the tears that your holding back brother.
@hockemeyer1
Good to have you o board shipmate!
Thank you from another vietnam vet
@TimandPax
Thank you brother!
One of my favorites from the Stats! Good stuff! Happy birthday ‘Merica! 🇺🇸
Our Vietnam Vets deserved better than they got!
He would die one night
When the winds turned cold
In that cardboard box
He had called his home.
Then they tossed his corpse
Into a pauper’s grave
And left his soul to roam
The land of the brave.
- Craig A. Davis
Amen my friend. Between High School and a couple Army buddies I served with, I have 4 friends that are memorialized on that wall. There are a few patriotic country songs, to include this one, that really pull at my heart strings. i hope you had a happy 4th. God bless
I did Mark, hope you did as well
Thank you for your service, and to all who served 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
Perhaps the Vietnamese Vets made the greatest sacrifice of all because they were sent to a jungle where they seldom saw the enemy. They were often used as decoys to draw fire. We weren’t under attack. There was no threat to our freedom.
I missed Vietnam only because the war ended before I could be drafted. I feel guilty now because several of my friends went to Vietnam and were killed when our freedom was not in jeopardy. So sad and still makes me angry.
I friends listed on that wall. This is just small part of what our freedom cost. I was lucky I came home mostly untouched.
@dennisharnish9063
Thank you for your service.
Time flies. It was 33 years ago that I was getting ready to be shipped out to MCRD in your neck of the woods. I just graduated from high school May 1989 and trying to live it up that summer before my life was about to completely change. Semper Fi
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Beautiful tribute! Thank you
Happy 4th to You as well. Great song, and appropriatefor this day to celebrate our freedom, but remember those that
made it possible.
Indeed!
Brother, I don't know if you read these comments, but as one who sailed on the USS Forrestal, toward the end of 'Nam (and gets teary eyed every time I hear this song), thanks... Just thanks 👍
Thank you brother. Thank you for your service.
@@DjPjrocReacts911 thanks for giving a damn, brother!
Was you on the fid during thfrom eighte fire of 67? I spent
I spent some time on the fid from 88-92. Transferred about six months before the decommissioning.
Joseph Campbell no I came onboard in 74
I visited the "Traveling Wall" to remember the Marine buddies my husband lost. It makes you cry and be proud at the same time. ❤❤❤❤❤
Hope your 4th was great. Vet 12 yrs 842ND QM PETROL. SUPPLY. Us army RESERVES, Kansas
I had a great 4th brother! Hope you and yours did as well
Sister!
I hope your Veterans Day yesterday was good. Thank you for your service, from ex 1st Lt. Lula Todd, USAF Nurse Corps 1971-73. And I'm the mother of Capt B Todd, USN, a submariner. I'm proud of all of us.
@Lula Todd
Thank you Ship Mate!
Prayers for all who made it back from any war and has struggles with that experience....lot of vets losing struggle and harming themselves.
I lost four classmates in VietNam. Thank you for playing this. And for your beautiful, heartfelt intro.
Thank you too!
Thank you for your service, Sir.🇺🇸 God bless the USA especially in these turbulent times. I had a POW bracelet during the Vietnam War. My soldier never came back. I prayed for the peace of his family.🙏
Great 4th of July greeting and Statler Brothers' song reaction. Keep up the good work and thanks for your respect to servicemen and servicewomen.
Thank you my friend…..
This song should be played 24hr. on Memorial Day at the Vietnam Memorial.
More a name on the wall
My prayers and blessings go with our armed service people. Great song
Happy 4th of July!! 🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸💐
Such a great reaction on the 4th of July!! Happy 4th of July! As you had stated what a powerful song!
My late wife's oldest brother is on the wall.
The Statler's had many patriotic songs.. one beautiful one centered around the world war times was "Silver Medals and Gold Memories"
Happy 4th. I Knew you would enjoy this song. I've never been to the Wall. Maybe some day. Semper Fi.
Oh yeah the Statler Brothers you can't miss with them. But hey now that I think about it I would like to see you do John Conlee Miss Emilys Picture and she loves my troubles away oh heck he has a lot of good songs check him out you wont be sorry. Thanks for sharing take care and stay safe.
did you take this intro music from the cnc soundtrack? :D
No, I just borrowed some video
@@DjPjrocReacts911 i'm pretty sure that music came from a video game called command and conquer though :)
@@QuilStudios You play?
Happy 4th 💯🇺🇸😁
no person can feel the pain of a mother who dearly loved the only son she had.....a son that never came back home to her. This breaks me down to a shredded leaf.
Thank you