I had the privilege of being a guide on the wall that heals in Paducah KY in 2018. A very humbling experience. Thank you to all the Vietnam veterans and welcome home!
This has to be the greatest song ever written about our fallen servicemen. He really gets down to the depths of what the family back home goes through when they lose a loved one in war. This is purely God given talent.
This one was really hard on Jan Howard. She was doing everything she could to hold it together. God bless her soul. Now she can be reunited with her son.
i think everyone in that room felt that too. and ferlin husky...combat vet wiping tear from his eyes.... powerful song and the audience made it even more so.
2 tours Vietnam medevac veteran, this till bring tears to my eyes. My lifelong best friend (Larry), since birth, is listed on that wall and I've visited that wall 8 times. The visit there with Larry's family was the toughest emotionally.
What talent!!! Heard this song for years but it just seems to be more fitting for this time in our Country. I still cry. There is nobody who could do this song better then Jimmy Fortune
Since I want to sing this song, I pulled the lyrics down from internet. Then, as I typed these words out, there was no way I could hold back the tears. I was there. I lost dear friends in 'Nam, and each time I remember thinking, "It just can't get any worse than this." But, each time, it seemed to be worse than the last. This song is the epitome of the meaning of Memorial Day! Thank you Statlers and Jimmy Fortune!
Every once in a while a song comes along that will make you realize the sacrifice made on behalf of liberty and freedom. Men and women have gave all...they are more than just a number..more than a name on a wall...I salute and remember each as individuals that had families that loves and misses them.
From the very first time I ever heard Jimmy Fortune sing this as a member of the Statler Brothers, I have cried listening to the words, the deep rooted meaning has hit me in the heart. For all of what those who have lost sons, husbands, and father's, I truly feel your pain. May God bless each and everyone of you who have gone through losing a loved one. Jimmy Fortune is an outstanding musician and vocalist. Phenomenal job sir!!!
MrBaeneyb1 also fully agree as to Jimmy being underrated as a singer never got his dues owed to him. also a big thank you to our vietnam vets men and women a big welcome home.
Amen. His tremendous talent seems matched by his grace and humility. He was kind enough to respond personally to an email I sent to his website. Would that there were more like him.
The Wall When I see the Viet Nam Veteran Wall; I can't help but to cry and even bawl. As I remember my life's pathways; My emotions are moved from memories of yesterdays. Then; I was young and ever so bold, I never thought about becoming old. I went to war at the age of nineteen years, During that year, I grew into a man and cried many tears. People not being in a war can't possibly understand, What a young boy did while becoming a man? Today; I still ask myself many times, Why did so many of the nation's young had to die? When I see The Wall; I stand proud and tall For only some have been where I've been, And only some have seen what I've seen. Some people think I'm odd because they don’t understand, The way I was raised and what I did while becoming a man. I did whatever I had to do to get the job done, Of seven men returning, I'm the last one. During the holidays, I try to remember the good times I've had, But, most of the time, my emotions become real sad. Saddened by the memories of those which died, Not really knowing the reason why. Saddened from the guilt of returning alive, When eighteen didn't out of twenty-five. The seven who returned feels the blame, Five of them came home mentally or physically lamed. To cope with where we had been, And try to forget what we have seen. Some can't forget what they did. Doing anything trying for the memories to be rid. So, when you see a veteran which has turned to drugs or drinking Try to see things as he does and think what he is thinking. Try to imagine his memories, and can you feel his pain. Can you imagine sleeping in a foot of cold mud and cold rain? Some have lost their usefulness, While others have become homeless. Some turn to drugs, while others took their lives. Some turn to GOD and took a godly wife. What was it all for? So big businesses could keep their doors open? Was it done to thin the population out? Whatever it was for, the reason I have often thought about. ` I don’t think anyone on earth really understands, Why things happened and why war is the nature of man. I know one thing for sure, life is uncertain no doubt. You can be here for one second and the next checked out. With that thought in mind, I thank God from saving me from hell, For giving me a godly wife, for being one of two who is home well. You will take nothing for granted after being in war. You will appreciate what you have much more by far. Someday for a visit to The Wall, I will make a way to go. Maybe I'll find the answers I need to know. But until I do, or die, my memories will be with me, For I know this is what God has for me in my destiny. So, when I see the mobile Vietnam Veteran's Wall, I'll think of all Veterans of all wars who have given their all. May they all be blessed from God above And receive God's grace through his love. Vietnam. March 1969 - March 1970 William E. Reed MSgt. United States Air Force Retired; May 2, 1968-Aug.1, 1988 Copyrighted Nov. 23 1995
What wonderful touching words and memories of your time in Vietnam and the fellow Marines you lost. It must have been soul cleansing with many tears to write such words. My best to you my friend.
So many young men who didn't get to go home to their families. I was given the job of writing to the families of 6 of our boys who were lost. There are no words to express the feelings, the great loss. Some times there just aren't enough tears. Been to the wall saw the names of my boys. Still not enough tears. Served 12/28/67 to 6/24/70 USMC
Duk Ho was a sh_t hole. Tears and blood fell like rain. Writing from my heart. My Shannon left to be with God in Heaven. The Lord giveth, and taketh. But she took my heart. I gave so much to the service of this country. And the VA has turned its back on me and other veterans. We will take care of you no matter what. What a lie. So many gave their life's blood, or wished they had instead of locked in a mangled twisted form from which there is but one escape. No I do not pray for me, but for my Shannon and those fallen and their lives lost. God Bless their families, as they lost also, so very much. Nothing will or can ever, that is a long time. Ever bring them back. God bless, I salute you, all. Dennis. I love you Shannon.
I just cried like a baby watching this. I am 44 and think about all the guys my fathers age who gave there all. I am so greatful. I am also so greatful for Jimmy and his presentation of this song. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. Joe.
Beautiful song, and so true. This must be a hard song for Jan Howard to hear, thinking of her sons. God Bless You Jan, You have always been a class act in counrty music..
.. "could You tell him He's more than a name on a wall" .. this version with a live audience in a more intimate setting .. remember 68 Thousand DIED in a WAR that was ended in 1975 .. when if you read the "Pentagon Papers" ..the Government knew it was un-winnable in 1967 .. i was one of the draftees called in 1971 .. into a WAR that at the Time had No End in sight .. most folks of my era don't respond well to "Thank you for your Service" .. we were not greeted well and mostly NEVER wore the uniform outside the gates .. and definitely never over seas when off duty .. the times were much different .. thank you for your time ..
Such a beautiful song and so touching to us all god bless all of our service members past and present nothing but upmost support and respect for them and thank you seems so little to say but god knows we do god bless each and everyone of you ❤
Thank you and God Bless you Jimmy for this song. This song, along with Rory Feek's Welcome Home are two of the greatest tributes to the Vietnam Vets. Thank you to all those who served and to the families that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
I saw this when it was on tv. Jimmy Fertune didn't know Jan Howard had lost a son in vietnam. They show her a few times while he's singing. After the song someone I think Bill Anderson told him. He went over and hugged her neck. I cried the whole time he was singing this. I can remember when her son died. She had just recorded a song about him not long before he died.
Thankfully he didn’t know before the song or he wouldn’t have been able to sing it. My heart goes out to her and her loss but we’re blessed to have Jimmy’s great song.
They were all more than just names on a wall. Too many mothers have just memories. You never forget the faces, the stories of home, the plans for after. Jimmy, for just a few minutes, give those young men a voice, more than just a name on a wall.
Jann Howard sitting there crying, her son one of the fallen in that far off land known as Vietnam. Jimmy Fortune. God Bless you. Notes from my Now Departed Shannon Burns. Gone to be with God in Heaven, and me sitting here crying for her, and for my fallen brothers, and sisters who gave their all. So did their families. God bless you also. The pain never goes away.😭
Cathy L , my Little Shannon Burns passed away in August 2019. A day after my birthday, me holding her and kissing her as she gasped for her final time. Killed by incompetent doctor and medical staff. Coroner ruled it negligence. Hardest thing I have ever done. Signing that paper to take her off life support. Oh God forgive me Shannon. Your Denny. I love you for eternity. Oh Bear!😭😭😭 And I am still crying for her.
Joe Mullins Has a memorial song on youtube called the last parade. God rest the souls of all our fallen never let them be forgotten as long as time endures.
What a great message in song about those who gave their life for our country thank you Jimmy for the song and thanks a million times and more for all the guys and gals who gave their life for our country.
While I was in the war I saw a lot of the death and destruction in Vietnam. My daughter took me on a day trip to DC. We went to the wall. What a site. I scratched my buddies name. Jerry Day Leak, killed in action along side of me February 29, 1968. I cried while touching his name.
Jack Chrisman My heart hurts for all vets!! Please know there are so many who love you, support you and are so very grateful for your service!!! 😢🙂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. God bless you and I’m so sorry about those you lost!
Ten-hut, a gentleman is on the deck. God bless you very much sir. Never been to the wall. My Shannon could not stand the trip, nor me the pain of seeing the names. Duk Ho was a real hole. I enjoyed it like a cement mixer parked on one's chest. Shannon has gone to be with the Lord in Heaven. God Bless you all.
Great Song and Job Singing it Jimmy Beautiful and to Stuart O Keifer Sp4 and Joseph Snitko PFC Marshall D Nelson all McCallum High school Austin tx Stuart and Joe two lines apart kia 6-68 different areas and different jobs such a sad two weeks in Austin that summer I had been home 6 mos. So it stays with me everyday of my life I have more Blessings than one man deserves and a big bag of survivors guilt for 51 yrs and Captain Jerry Roe MIA sane year Austin and Houston homes Salute to all Gold Star Families and all Veterans of all Eras and to all Serving Today tomorrow and the next Salute keep your powder dry and come home ...Gods Speed yall home ...ol vet way doown in TX jd
my high school classmates Elmwood Park ILL RIP 1Lt. Paul Charles Bertolozzi USMC KIA 8-2-67 Cpl. Richard Clark Abbate USMC KIA 5-18-68 i was 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
Very moving song, too many young people have shed their life blood in wars in the belief to achieve peace but to no avail. Only God’s Kingdom will attain that in the near future were mankind will live in peace and wars will cease. Check Isaiah 2: 3,4 .The United Nations have failed miserably.
I had several friends who died in this useless war. My second cousin , Ford Hamilton, my classmate,Robert McGee, and my baseball buddy, Willy Berryman. What a waste of great Americans. Fantastic song.
I love this song. I'm really happy I discovered it with all this 'ed Sheeran' and lady gag on the radio. (Don't get me wrong, I adore Sheeran). But I discovered this song by 'the petersen' family band. Deffo check them out performing it, i adore it.
They dropped the end when Bill Anderson told jimmy that Jan lost her son in the war. He didn't realize that. There no dry eyes in the room everyone was real quiet during the beautiful tune.
I honestly don't know how she can stand it without crying and screaming. Maybe she had cried all the tears out. I know what it is to lose a son. Not in the senseless war, but in a car wreck. I can only imagine her pain. I'm so sorry for all the mother's and father's and brothers and sisters that lost a loved one in that war. It was so senseless. 🙏❤️
In my opinion one of the greatest songs ever written. It really got to me watching Jan Howard knowing she lost a son in Vietnam
Warren Burlingame, she's now with him in heaven.
How anyone can listen and not cry is beyond me. Crying now.
I had the privilege of being a guide on the wall that heals in Paducah KY in 2018. A very humbling experience. Thank you to all the Vietnam veterans and welcome home!
Just to watch Jan Howard there brought tears to this 76yr old man's eyes..she's with her boys now..RIP Jan.
Probably the best tribute to the lost heroes of this country
This has to be the greatest song ever written about our fallen servicemen. He really gets down to the depths of what the family back home goes through when they lose a loved one in war. This is purely God given talent.
What a heart felt song for all those who have friends and family who's names
are inscribed on the wall !!!
How many Mothers could relate to this great song
I love this man’s voice, I could listen to him all day.
This one was really hard on Jan Howard. She was doing everything she could to hold it together. God bless her soul. Now she can be reunited with her son.
i think everyone in that room felt that too. and ferlin husky...combat vet wiping tear from his eyes.... powerful song and the audience made it even more so.
Jimmy Fortune is an anointed singer.
Oh how I love to hear this man sing God blessed him with a wonderful voice.
2 tours Vietnam medevac veteran, this till bring tears to my eyes. My lifelong best friend (Larry), since birth, is listed on that wall and I've visited that wall 8 times. The visit there with Larry's family was the toughest emotionally.
What talent!!! Heard this song for years but it just seems to be more fitting for this time in our Country. I still cry. There is nobody who could do this song better then Jimmy Fortune
GGod bless all the mothers that have heard this song and lost a son to war.
Since I want to sing this song, I pulled the lyrics down from internet. Then, as I typed these words out, there was no way I could hold back the tears. I was there. I lost dear friends in 'Nam, and each time I remember thinking, "It just can't get any worse than this." But, each time, it seemed to be worse than the last. This song is the epitome of the meaning of Memorial Day! Thank you Statlers and Jimmy Fortune!
I've been a Jimmy Fortune fan since his days back with the Statler's,
As a Vietnam Vet I really do love this song and thank Jimmy for writing and singing such a wonderful tribute to the brothers I lost.
Every once in a while a song comes along that will make you realize the sacrifice made on behalf of liberty and freedom. Men and women have gave all...they are more than just a number..more than a name on a wall...I salute and remember each as individuals that had families that loves and misses them.
Singing single did not hurt jimmy any. I am glad he continued to work and give his voice. 17 years he did.
From the very first time I ever heard Jimmy Fortune sing this as a member of the Statler Brothers, I have cried listening to the words, the deep rooted meaning has hit me in the heart. For all of what those who have lost sons, husbands, and father's, I truly feel your pain. May God bless each and everyone of you who have gone through losing a loved one. Jimmy Fortune is an outstanding musician and vocalist. Phenomenal job sir!!!
have a classmate on that wall God bless all the Nam Vets my late brother was one
I've always thought that Jimmy is underappreciated as a singer and songwriter. He was a great addition to the Statler Brothers.
+MrBarneyb1 I fully agree.
Jimmy, has a voice like no other. He really made the Statler brother's a wonderful team.
Saw him last Friday..second to none!!
MrBaeneyb1 also fully agree as to Jimmy being underrated as a singer never got his dues owed to him. also a big thank you to our vietnam vets men and women a big welcome home.
Amen. His tremendous talent seems matched by his grace and humility. He was kind enough to respond personally to an email I sent to his website. Would that there were more like him.
The Wall
When I see the Viet Nam Veteran Wall;
I can't help but to cry and even bawl.
As I remember my life's pathways;
My emotions are moved from memories of yesterdays.
Then; I was young and ever so bold,
I never thought about becoming old.
I went to war at the age of nineteen years,
During that year, I grew into a man and cried many tears.
People not being in a war can't possibly understand,
What a young boy did while becoming a man?
Today; I still ask myself many times,
Why did so many of the nation's young had to die?
When I see The Wall; I stand proud and tall
For only some have been where I've been,
And only some have seen what I've seen.
Some people think I'm odd because they don’t understand,
The way I was raised and what I did while becoming a man.
I did whatever I had to do to get the job done,
Of seven men returning, I'm the last one.
During the holidays, I try to remember the good times I've had,
But, most of the time, my emotions become real sad.
Saddened by the memories of those which died,
Not really knowing the reason why.
Saddened from the guilt of returning alive,
When eighteen didn't out of twenty-five.
The seven who returned feels the blame,
Five of them came home mentally or physically lamed.
To cope with where we had been,
And try to forget what we have seen.
Some can't forget what they did.
Doing anything trying for the memories to be rid.
So, when you see a veteran which has turned to drugs or drinking
Try to see things as he does and think what he is thinking.
Try to imagine his memories, and can you feel his pain.
Can you imagine sleeping in a foot of cold mud and cold rain?
Some have lost their usefulness,
While others have become homeless.
Some turn to drugs, while others took their lives.
Some turn to GOD and took a godly wife.
What was it all for?
So big businesses could keep their doors open?
Was it done to thin the population out?
Whatever it was for, the reason I have often thought about.
`
I don’t think anyone on earth really understands,
Why things happened and why war is the nature of man.
I know one thing for sure, life is uncertain no doubt.
You can be here for one second and the next checked out.
With that thought in mind, I thank God from saving me from hell,
For giving me a godly wife, for being one of two who is home well.
You will take nothing for granted after being in war.
You will appreciate what you have much more by far.
Someday for a visit to The Wall, I will make a way to go.
Maybe I'll find the answers I need to know.
But until I do, or die, my memories will be with me,
For I know this is what God has for me in my destiny.
So, when I see the mobile Vietnam Veteran's Wall,
I'll think of all Veterans of all wars who have given their all.
May they all be blessed from God above
And receive God's grace through his love.
Vietnam. March 1969 - March 1970
William E. Reed MSgt.
United States Air Force Retired; May 2, 1968-Aug.1, 1988
Copyrighted Nov. 23 1995
What wonderful touching words and memories of your time in Vietnam and the fellow Marines you lost. It must have been soul cleansing with many tears to write such words. My best to you my friend.
A true American. Bless you sir
What a great composer/singer. The Statlers did us a huge favor when they hired Jimmy and put him on the world stage.
Thank you Jimmy for having a heart for God and a heart for those who suffer from the loss of a loved one in the service of their country.
I've buried too many good men!
I don't know what else to say!
Lord may you help us to remember ALL the names on the wall, amen. 🙏
So many young men who didn't get to go home to their families. I was given the job of writing to the families of 6 of our boys who were lost. There are no words to express the feelings, the great loss. Some times there just aren't enough tears. Been to the wall saw the names of my boys. Still not enough tears. Served 12/28/67 to 6/24/70 USMC
You're right, there will NEVER be enough tears....or ANY words that can ease the pain. Thank You for your Service!
Duk Ho was a sh_t hole. Tears and blood fell like rain. Writing from my heart. My Shannon left to be with God in Heaven. The Lord giveth, and taketh. But she took my heart. I gave so much to the service of this country. And the VA has turned its back on me and other veterans. We will take care of you no matter what. What a lie. So many gave their life's blood, or wished they had instead of locked in a mangled twisted form from which there is but one escape. No I do not pray for me, but for my Shannon and those fallen and their lives lost. God Bless their families, as they lost also, so very much. Nothing will or can ever, that is a long time. Ever bring them back. God bless, I salute you, all. Dennis. I love you Shannon.
I thank all Veterans!!! God Bless All Mommas that lost their sons and daughters. Beautifully sad tribute.
This Vet has loved this since the first time I heard it. Thanks Jimmy
And thank you, Sir
I'm with you. I lost 6 boys under me. It hurt that day and every day after. There are times when life is just too long.
I just cried like a baby watching this. I am 44 and think about all the guys my fathers age who gave there all. I am so greatful. I am also so greatful for Jimmy and his presentation of this song. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. Joe.
Beautiful song, and so true. This must be a hard song for Jan Howard to hear, thinking of her sons. God Bless You Jan, You have always been a class act in counrty music..
This song is so beautiful! Jimmy Fortune has a great voice and was perfect for this song. One of my favorite songs by Jimmy Fortune.
.. "could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall"
.. this version with a live audience in a more intimate setting .. remember 68 Thousand DIED in a WAR that was ended in 1975 .. when if you read the "Pentagon Papers" ..the Government knew it was un-winnable in 1967 .. i was one of the draftees called in 1971 .. into a WAR that at the Time had No End in sight .. most folks of my era don't respond well to "Thank you for your Service"
.. we were not greeted well and mostly NEVER wore the uniform outside the gates .. and definitely never over seas when off duty .. the times were much different .. thank you for your time ..
Such a beautiful song and so touching to us all god bless all of our service members past and present nothing but upmost support and respect for them and thank you seems so little to say but god knows we do god bless each and everyone of you ❤
So sad and look at the pain, grief and suffering on the face of Jan Howard, who lost a son in a foreign land.
I did not know that. Heartbreaking for sure. She recently passed.
@@cathyl2338 I believe she wrote a song called My Son. I saw her sing it on Country Family Reunion
Trish Schmidt I’ll look it up. Thank you.
I can listen to this all day and night
Jimmy is a fantastic singer. Can't express just how much I love his singing.
Thank you and God Bless you Jimmy for this song. This song, along with Rory Feek's Welcome Home are two of the greatest tributes to the Vietnam Vets. Thank you to all those who served and to the families that paid the ultimate sacrifice.
I saw this when it was on tv. Jimmy Fertune didn't know Jan Howard had lost a son in vietnam. They show her a few times while he's singing. After the song someone I think Bill Anderson told him. He went over and hugged her neck. I cried the whole time he was singing this. I can remember when her son died. She had just recorded a song about him not long before he died.
I would love to see that.
Thankfully he didn’t know before the song or he wouldn’t have been able to sing it. My heart goes out to her and her loss but we’re blessed to have Jimmy’s great song.
Fantastic and touching.
A U.S. veteran ....VR-46 NAS Atlanta Great Song
Incredible phenomenal song
WHAT A COLLECTION OF PEOPLE IN the background who had nothing to offer! Bury them1
They were all more than just names on a wall. Too many mothers have just memories. You never forget the faces, the stories of home, the plans for after. Jimmy, for just a few minutes, give those young men a voice, more than just a name on a wall.
This song made me cry
Brutal on Jan Howard who lost a son in Vietnam. 😢
beautiful but sad.... thank you Jimmy for giving us this song
Moving on and still a great song and message
How many mothers said these very words to the Lord??Very fitting..........
Steve Phelps To many
Steve Phelps 😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Jann Howard sitting there crying, her son one of the fallen in that far off land known as Vietnam. Jimmy Fortune. God Bless you. Notes from my Now Departed Shannon Burns. Gone to be with God in Heaven, and me sitting here crying for her, and for my fallen brothers, and sisters who gave their all. So did their families. God bless you also. The pain never goes away.😭
Shannon Burns amen. Sadly Jan recently passed as well.
Cathy L , my Little Shannon Burns passed away in August 2019. A day after my birthday, me holding her and kissing her as she gasped for her final time. Killed by incompetent doctor and medical staff. Coroner ruled it negligence. Hardest thing I have ever done. Signing that paper to take her off life support. Oh God forgive me Shannon. Your Denny. I love you for eternity. Oh Bear!😭😭😭 And I am still crying for her.
Joe Mullins Has a memorial song on youtube called the last parade.
God rest the souls of all our fallen never let them be forgotten as long as time endures.
I cried and cried..We will see all of them someday!! I know they are with God, where we long to be!!! xoxoxo
What a great message in song about those who gave their life for our country thank you Jimmy for the song and thanks a million times and more for all the guys and gals who gave their life for our country.
+Dale Etheridge
Great singer 4 d glory of god
While I was in the war I saw a lot of the death and destruction in Vietnam. My daughter took me on a day trip to DC. We went to the wall. What a site. I scratched my buddies name. Jerry Day Leak, killed in action along side of me February 29, 1968. I cried while touching his name.
Jack Chrisman First of All THANK YOU for Your Service and Sacrifice.
And Condolence to You for those buddies you lost.
Jack Chrisman My heart hurts for all vets!! Please know there are so many who love you, support you and are so very grateful for your service!!! 😢🙂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. God bless you and I’m so sorry about those you lost!
Thank you Sir for your service to our Country!!!
Ten-hut, a gentleman is on the deck. God bless you very much sir. Never been to the wall. My Shannon could not stand the trip, nor me the pain of seeing the names. Duk Ho was a real hole. I enjoyed it like a cement mixer parked on one's chest. Shannon has gone to be with the Lord in Heaven. God Bless you all.
.. bless ya "WELCOME Home" .. something few if any of us heard in the day .. US NAVY 1971-1980 ..
I tear up everytime I hear this song.
Wow!!!!!! Just beautiful, great singer.
Jean Budgell b
Great Song and Job Singing it Jimmy Beautiful and to Stuart O Keifer Sp4 and Joseph Snitko PFC Marshall D Nelson all McCallum High school Austin tx Stuart and Joe two lines apart kia 6-68 different areas and different jobs such a sad two weeks in Austin that summer I had been home 6 mos. So it stays with me everyday of my life I have more Blessings than one man deserves and a big bag of survivors guilt for 51 yrs and Captain Jerry Roe MIA sane year Austin and Houston homes Salute to all Gold Star Families and all Veterans of all Eras and to all Serving Today tomorrow and the next Salute keep your powder dry and come home ...Gods Speed yall home ...ol vet way doown in TX jd
Memorial Day 2020.
I listen to this song all the time I wonder sometimes why I'm not there.
Lot of us wonder than, Sean.
Outstanding
A Great American Song... Ray Montgomery Ret USNAR - VR-46
Love hearing him sing. Love this song.
RIP Jan, along with your son Jimmy.
All the ones fighting for our country are more than a name on the wall my hate is off to the men and women thank you for giving us our freedom
My boy was special too
Mike Mazzei all our boys are or were special. Each and every one of them. ♥️
Beautifully done, it makes me cry too 😢
my high school classmates Elmwood Park ILL RIP
1Lt. Paul Charles Bertolozzi USMC KIA 8-2-67
Cpl. Richard Clark Abbate USMC KIA 5-18-68
i was 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
Jimmy Fortune co-wrote this great song.
RIP Jan Howard
Very moving song, too many young people have shed their life blood in wars in the belief to achieve peace but to no avail. Only God’s Kingdom will attain that in the near future were mankind will live in peace and wars will cease. Check Isaiah 2: 3,4 .The United Nations have failed miserably.
Beautiful and sad, not too many dry eyes.
Two of my gun battery mates are on the wall. One that took my place when I went home.
That all are more that all are heroes
In loving memory of SP4 Victor A Mohr Phou Long Vietnam 1968
LOE YOU JIMMY FORTUNE
owesome song
I had several friends who died in this useless war. My second cousin , Ford Hamilton, my classmate,Robert McGee, and my baseball buddy, Willy Berryman. What a waste of great Americans. Fantastic song.
good God almighty
USS Ranger CV61 11/1/83 #4MMR RIP brothers
I love this song. I'm really happy I discovered it with all this 'ed Sheeran' and lady gag on the radio. (Don't get me wrong, I adore Sheeran). But I discovered this song by 'the petersen' family band. Deffo check them out performing it, i adore it.
They dropped the end when Bill Anderson told jimmy that Jan lost her son in the war. He didn't realize that. There no dry eyes in the room everyone was real quiet during the beautiful tune.
Not sure how anyone made it through w/o crying.
Larry Don Kittrell. You are more than a name a name on a Wall- panel w42- Line 62
Sorry to hear about Jan's son (s). Jimmy sings a great song.
Is jan dead now too
Jan also wrote a song for or about her son. I think it was "My Son"
Amanda James she recently passed away.
Sad Jan Howard recently passed too. Sadly, many Vietnam Vets have since passed on.
Her son, Jimmy, died in Viet Nam.
Deanna Gokey yep I saw someone wrote that in these video comments. Didn’t know that previously.
I honestly don't know how she can stand it without crying and screaming. Maybe she had cried all the tears out. I know what it is to lose a son. Not in the senseless war, but in a car wreck. I can only imagine her pain. I'm so sorry for all the mother's and father's and brothers and sisters that lost a loved one in that war. It was so senseless. 🙏❤️
Get the tissues out for this one!
To the 41 who didn't like this song, move to Russia or China.
And don't bother coming back here!
Not a dry eye in the place
so many there who are not deceased
He has the same voice as Thomas Anders, a German singer
Who wrote this powerful song of grief and loss?
Jimmy Fortune wrote it with someone else.
Well Done Video. But Someone Blocked Us From Sharing This Video Recently On facebook!
the sound track is off fir this video.
back again and more poinient now in thees troubled times with russia
Great song but Vietnam was not for God or Country. They never attacked us.
Singer Jan Howard, who is seen in this video many times lost her son in vietnam .. fitting tribute