The Statler Brothers... "More than a Name on a Wall" 1989 (With Lyrics) wmv
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I saw her from a distance
As she walked up to the wall
In her hand she held some flowers
As her tears began to fall
She took out pen and paper
As to trace her memories
She looked up to Heaven
And the words she said were these
She said "Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me"
And oh I'd love to see him
Just one more time You see
All I have are the memories
And the moments to recall
So Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
She said "He really missed the family
And being home on Christmas day"
And he died for God and country
In a place so far away
I remember just a little boy
Playing war since he was three
But Lord this time I know
He's not coming home to me
She said "Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me"
And oh I'd love to see him
But I know it just can't be
So I thank You for my memories
And the moments to recall
But Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
Lord could you tell him
He`s more than a name on a wall
More than a name on a wall
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I sat in the Salt Lake City airport. He walked up and laid his hand on my shoulder. He stood there, In uniform, as big as a mountain. Six foot eight, and north of three hundred pounds, he was the kind of man that scared the crap out of Green Berets. But in his dress whites, he looks like a polar bear. It was the last time I saw my grandfather. He was killed eight months later, on a river north of the Cambodian border. That’s the only real memory I have of him. But now, I’m older than he was then, and I know, he was more than a name on a wall. I never understood why my father liked the Statler Brothers so much. But the older I get, the more I do.
My late husband shared this same name . Was shocked to see it
GOD BLESS YOU !!!
I took my daddy to see the traveling memorial when it came to a town nearby our home years ago, and I watched as his rough mechanic's fingers traced the letters of a name as tears streaked his face. I'd never seen my daddy cry before that. All I could do was stand aside and give him the space and time to mourn with dignity. He's gone now, but that image is forever seared in my memory. 😢
These kind of songs just rip my heart out
Men like your Dad are real heroes. Thank you for taking him to see the wall. It's a shame our vets aren't treated like the heroes they are.
@@shirleyh.7056 Thank you for your kind words. You're right, we should all thank our veterans and treat them with respect. They endure so much for us all. ❤
@@captainz2232 I remember well the Viet Nam War. My brother was on DaNang when we "friendly fired" in our base. I had a nephew and first cousin on the front lines. I had a good friend who lost a leg and an eye. Songs like this one brings back the memories
Having a big brother who survived this war, this song always tears me up. 😢❤
to all the Vietnam vets who were not treated with the honor and respect they deserved when they came home I salute you.
amen
I agree
amen
For all those who fought in the Vietnam War this song is special to me because I was married to a wonderful man who served in a country then came home to people who spit on him.
@@wandamccarter5494 I have a church friend who was there and had really bad reactions from people as well
50 years. Still can't go to the wall without crying. 🇺🇸
Me too Ruth, me too. I have buddies name there and it hurts my heart so much to see their names. Vietnam Vet 67-68.
Ruth Parker, Larry, my lifelong friend, and I, enlisted together, went through basic training together and we went through US Army Special Forces training together. He chose infantry and I chose medevac duty when we went to Vietnam. I did my first tour in '65-'66. Larry chose to do two tours in a row. He was killed in 1967 while serving in Vietnam. I volunteered to be his military honor escort to bring him back for his final trip home. It was a bit tough emotionally, but I held it together until I met his mom to give her his personal things. Larry's twin sister, Loraine, helped me through that. !969, I did my 2nd medevac tour in Vietnam. 1982, Larry's parents, and I, were at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall for its dedication. The three of us stood there, looking at Lary's name while sobbing. I would later return 3 more times. It was always a tearful experience. 2007, Larry's parents had both passed away but his twin sister, Loraine and I decided that we needed to go to the wall for the 25th anniversary. We spent most of the day there before returning home in the darkness of night. Never feel shame for crying about all those lives that were lost to defend/protect freedom.
Statler brothers could really sing a song, if only music was still like this these days.
I cry every time I hear this song.I am 75 now, and I'll NEVER forget all my close friends who were killed in Vietnam...
I admit I cry a little bit but I love this song
I know this song is mostly about the Vietnam war and the memorial wall..but In 1953 my grandmother lost her oldest son on a hill in Korea and she spent the rest of her life thinking of him and missing him. Every time i hear this song i think of her and the son she lost so many miles away from the ones that loved him most. If you ever want to meet a real hero then thank a vet.
sackett68 or Korean war
And it's the Vietnam Conflict Congress never declared war sorry that's what history says.
have you ever heard Silver Medals and sweet memories by the statlers
No but i will check it out. Thanks!
Congress may have never declared a "war" but im sure to the men who fought in it it was war.
My dad was stationed at NAS Lemoore, CA in 1969. Shortly after moving into base housing, there was this younger family that moved in next door, He was a pilot attached to the same Squadron as my dad. It came time for the Squdrons' cruise, the ship was headed to the waters off of Vietnam. I was 13 years old when our neighbors' plane was shot down over Vietnam. Being a dependent of a military man during the years of the Vietnam War was hard. There were friends at NAS Lemoore we went to school with whose fathers' were also shot down over Vietnam. They all have their place on "The Wall" and still in our hearts.
mmmm.. this song is powerful, who else cried a Lil bit?
I'm not a very emotional person, but I cry every time I hear this song.
I cried, this is one of the most heartbreaking song I have ever heard and I enjoyed it. Thank you to all the men that served and died for our freedom
There are no words to express the love, pain, feeling of loss.
I haven't cried in a long time, but my eyes got a bit wet the first time I heard this song yesterday
Cried my eyes out more than one to this.
Tears in my eyes....... God Bless each family who had a son or daughter serve our great country.... God Bless
Having lost so many brothers in Dak To in 1967. This song always brings tears to my eyes. God bless all the brothers who fell
Good friend lost there. Wounded then short round got him. Great friend and man.
It’s sad how bad the Vietnam veterans were treated
And still are. We are the Voldemort of veterans. He who cannot be spoken of except in furtive whispers. Younger generations deliberately don’t acknowledge Vietnam veterans because it was a war not won. I’ve seen that mind set over and over.
Oh no, I'm not crying, my eyeballs 😓 😰 are just sweating, as us Marine's 😢 would say. Semper-Fi to all those over 58,000 men who gave their lives.
As someone who's rang a doorbell at 5 a.m. to deliver the news no mother or father wants to hear, my heart bleeds for the family members remaining behind.
May God bless you and thanks to your loved one for their sacrifice ❤.
Great song, great lyrics, great vocals , and a fantastic string arrangement!!
This song invokes the heart break and sadness, of a mother, who has lost her beloved son. Let us all remember though, it is so much more than just that, for also, there was a father, a brother, and the young bride, who has to be walked down the aisle by an uncle or step dad. The sadness of loss to a war effects us all in one way or another. Please honor our fallen.
This video is a dedication to all the men and women who have died for GOD and our great Country!
Daniel
Thank you!!! What part of VA you from?
lechatboote sorry I'm a little late. I live in Roanoke Virginia I grew up in Prince William County until 14
It's been just over a year since we lost my Dad. He died because of Agent Orange. His name will never be on the wall, not will my veteran Mom's appear there, but knowing they gave all for this country... "Lord, my Dad was special, and he meant the world to me." Thank you for the tribute.
To All-Who Serve And Served A Huge Thank You
went in 85. Thought I was going to have a heart attack. Took a half hour to approach, and I cried like a baby. Pocket 25 inf div. 196 lib.
Thank you for your service brother!! 💪🏻🇺🇸🍻I've always had mad respect for our service men...hope you're doing well!
My brother was he serve in Vietnam 63-64 but one his buddy he knew from home he cried because his buddy didn’t make it home his name is on the wall he walk with him with his casket he has never forgot how the people treated him.
My vet came home and we had decades together.
Finally the toll of 3 tours was a battle he couldn't win.
He was my best friend, my hero, my husband & keeper of my heart.
I miss him today & every day.
James Davis
Thank you for your service. I am a Desert Storm vet myself. Got my arm shattered and a medical discharge. I knew a lot of Nam vets and I think most are like you, they didn't come home the same person they were. My LPO and best friend Jay was a marine in Nam (77 confirmed kills) and he told me a story about an old man named Doc. Every day Doc would come in a truck with ice cream for the kids in a particular village and one day some kids threw a grenade into Docs truck and killed him. Jay said the kids looked to be from 13 to 17 y/o and he said "I mowed every one of the c---k suckers down as they tried to run away. " I doubt anyone could be the same after things like this.
Exactly right.
Hand Salute Mam and thank you.
Such a beautiful song. Brings a tear to my eyes whenever I hear it.
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
2 tours in Nam,This is a tough song to listen to...Rest in Peace my Brothers,I made it home,but I;m still there
Yes they are more than only a name on a wall. never forgotten. Never away but in the heart of al the love ones
My grandfather went to Vietnam after highschool and he returned but many of his friends didn't and i thank god i got to know him and i he's tried to talk me out of the amry this song hits true of the reality i could face
Their harmonies are amazing in such a beautiful song
Listened to it on the way to virginia for the 4th of July concert and had to pull over on the interstate because I couldn't see.
Amen. In memory of C.W.O. 3 Larry A. Zich. U.S. Army. Listed as M.I.A. after his helicopter was shot down Apr. 3,1972. His name is on the bracelet I've worn for 30+ years since my 11th grade year in high school.
I lost my only son ,he was in the navy but when he got out he was never the same he was my only son he ended his life 4 days after his birthday it hurts me so much ,I can't get over his death .I pray for his soul he was lost
Miss my brother Jimmy, died in the service in 1978 at age 22.
I was born in 1971 and when I first met my step brother Emmett bounds and Floyd bounds I was 3 years old and they were both in Vietnam and God let me get to know them and still have them in my life today so this forth of July and every day please take time to thank all of our men and women of the armedforces for the job they do to keep the world we live in safe and secure for every one love DOUGLAS WAYNE HART
The wall is currently in my home town. They had the open ceremony tonight. My tears flow with this wall. The wall touches a deep part of me💔❤
Thank you Mr. President for sending our young men over to a country we didn’t belong in to die. The military industrial complex appreciates their sacrifice! Now, back to more important things, like buying yachts…
Thank you to all our veterans and current military.
This truly a beautiful song. Sad but a wonderful tribute to our Vietnam Veterans even in Australia thank you.
Beautiful song, so well done by the Statlers. It is so sad and true. My prayers to all the families who have lost love ones while they were serving our country. May God comfort you and bless you daily.
Needless to say I love this song I'm a old Nam Vet. 1971, and I'm 71 years old. LOL I noticed at 50 Sec. into the video the Person in the camo and bonnie hat at the wall is saluting with his left hand. I have never seen it rendered like this before. I hope that he is a VET that has lost the use of his right hand. ( The proper way to render a salute is with the right hand.) May all of our VET'S return safely home. Lee............
Hard to listen to still.We lost to many.
Thank you for you service and fighting for the country and my freedom🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
This song is the best i dont know how rap music is better 😢
Fantastic song sung by the best
I served, and the names of two of my friends are on the wall.
To their family and friends, no soldier is just a name.
Viet Nam combat vets are a special kind of people. We were young (I turned 18 in Da Nang). My best friend gave me a C-rat breakfast roll as my birthday cake. We were hot, dirty, miserable, scared, tired, hungry, thirsty, worn out, bug-bitten, sunburned, and miserable. We shared the suffering of firefights and the gut-wrench of losing friends. We dreamed of home. What we didn't know was that we had changed and our home had changed. Indeed, our family probably still loved us, but society didn't. We may have left Viet Nam, but our brains (and, in some cases, our bodies) were forever seared by what we endured. We carried that load alone. We suffered from night sweats and nightmares for years. Typically, we did it alone. My wife spent many sleepless nights because of me. Too often, she had to get up and help change the bedsheets because I had sweated through them. People our age, children by our standards after "being there," talked about things they didn't understand and condemned us who served our country while they sat in comfort. The people we left behind are more than a name on a wall. They are the lost future, and we will never recover. Those of us who returned brought broken bodies and minds. Some couldn't cope with the demons and rejection and committed suicide. They are more than names on a ledger. The next time you curse America, disgrace its flag, or spout your political rhetoric, remember those who suffered and died to protect your right to do so. At least honor them, even if you don't agree with the government's decisions.
It breaks my heart that these guys went through hell and back only to return back home to get spat on and a majority ending up homeless to all veterans of what happened to you and how you got treated I salute you
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Flying in the breeze beautifully....Thank you Vets for what you fought for and stood for.
Tears every time..Happy July 4th all..
I only heard this song today. It brings tears to my eyes. I graduated high school in 1966 and so many of the young boys in my class went to Viet Nam and never came home. It's been 56 years, but I can still picture these boys sitting in the classroom. Thanks to all the young boys who have fought for our great country.
Thanks to all my family members, friends and all the men and women who served, are now serving and will serve. God bless this great country of ours
All gave some, some gave all! For my fallen brothers & sisters you will always be in my heart and mind! I cried a lot!!!!
Some of you may think I'm off in the head but for the life of me I don't know why my name isn't on that wall. Deep in side of me tells me I should be don't know why it didn't happen but it did not. So to all Vietnam vets who never came home may the Lord bless you and your love ones. To all the veterans who made it back thank you for your service and sacrifice. You deserve so much more than what you received . I love you my brothers and sisters in arms. Am I crazy????
No you are normal
I cannot listen to this still w/o bawling...
My grandfather served in vietnam and came home but a lot of his friends are on the memorial
This is such a beautiful song and so beautifully done by the Statler Bros. I get chills and teary eyed each time I hear it. My husband, my brother and three of my cousins served in Vietnam. Thank God, they all made it back safely. Some still suffer from the traumatic experience of war but all are proud to have served. "WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE...BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE". Thank you to all who have served this great country and thak you Va HOSS for posting this.
sorry for the late reply, but you are very welcome
+GerJoe Dev thanks to your family. my late brother made it home safe too but lost a classmate named Tommy. his name is on the Wall
Tell them, I said "thank you for your service". My brother was also in the Army and went to Iraq. He come home safely, but he was never the same.
CashPresley32 - Much appreciated and I will tell them and please thank your brother for his service. I wish a time would come where we could have Peace on Earth!!
GerJoe Dev It will come brother. It will be when our Lord and Savior comes and rules and reigns on the earth for 1,000 years, and afterwards, we will receive our exaltation. Thank you for thanking my brother for his service.
Thanks to all of Are Veterans And First responder s and their Families around the world past present future All
my wife's stepbrother's name is on the wall. he had about a week before he was to leave the country. the day they buried him when they got home there was a letter from him the day he was killed,
My throat just closes up with unshed tears and emotions every time I hear this. When I was working in DC I went to the Wall so often...it never ever got easier and I guess it shouldn't have. I heard over and over the whisper of OMG, so many names......the very thought I had when I saw it for the first time. This may be the finest thing the Stats ever did.
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My baby brother never served in the military but this song hits my heart every time. My little brother passed away in 2010 at the age of 39 years old. They found he had a rare cancer of the throat he lived 6 months after that. My mother took it so hard to bury her baby boy. He was the youngest of 4 childern. I go to see his grave several times a week and remembering the tears in my mothers eyes and when I see his name on the grave I remember all the times we had together. His name is on a wall even though he never served in the service. This song should be dedicated to all the mothers whose son passed away before they did no matter if they served or not there name is on a wall. God Bless all you mothers whose son's passed away whatever the reason why.
"this time....he stopped coming home to me..."
this verse sent me over the edge.....so sad. 😢🥺
Very powerful and heartbreaking ballot of a war that took so many God bless all you and God bless America
can't get rid of this song in my mind this morning a friend posted on my Facebook a picture of a soldier standing next to this Wall and the shadow shows the soldier but with angel wings behind it. it took my breath away. thanks to all who served. God Bless. RIP to my vet brother Sam and to my classmate Tom who never made it home and whoes name is on this wall
God bless all our vets ... such a touching song and to see the wall is emotional
God Bless we love u guysssss
FJB tho
God Bless I’m thankful to be able to be alive because of u guys who fought the line for us God Bless
to Randy McCune, that wall is a must see, it seems like it never ends.
I tried to watch this but it made me cry. Thank you each and everyone for your service
Absolutely awesome and very beautifully done.🇱🇷✝️👏👏👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️💓💗
I was one of the lucky ones to make it home.
Beautiful song!
May Our Lord Bless all those who served this country!
Rip all who did not make it back god's speed.
God Bless all Veterans, but especially those who served during the Vietnam era. There is no way we will ever understand what you faced when you came home, but we are so grateful for you. You have not been forgotten!
Before I die i want to see this wall!
take hankerchiefs
That was Pat W not David
Hope your wish comes true, it is without a doubt a moving experience. Viewed it in 1986 and it really sank deep into my soul. Vietnam/1966-1967/U.S.Marine Corps - combat veteran. Joe Engman
Randy, I went to the wall 3 years ago. Leaves that empty feeling in your stomach. I have 6 boys that I lost written there. Hard to describe. Such a feeling of loss. Still can't think about it without tears. But that's good. As long as there are tears they will not be forgotten. Peace be with you.
I need to go see some friends from long, long ago....
this hit home for me and I have cried listening to this. It started yesterday from the xm station. know it late but please give it a listen.
My cousin died in Vietnam this song reminds me of him. RIP Doug.
This reminds me of fallen Brothers in arms
Gary, John, and Donald Ray, you are all more than a name on a Wall... You are not forgotten my Brothers...
I've been there-------as one who might have gone, but lucked out-------it is overpowering & heartbreaking. God Bless those men. --------------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o
GOD BLESS THEM ALL
I remember then statler brother's. AND ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT THEY WERE " THE BEST "
wow , its been a while since i lookind in on Your channel but it is Worth it every time man !
Love Your work here and hope for more in the future :)
Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter
Hey. thank you so very much HUNTER!! I took a little time off through the rougher part of Winter but, I have more on the way... have a great week my friend!!
BILLY JOE ELLIS, HAPPY VALLEY HIGH EAST TENNESSEE
This song makes me so sad and I want to cry, almost every time I hear it ! But a great song nevertheless.
Masterpiece!
Whoa, what a beautiful, teary-eyed tribute to those in this song!
It's so emotional! Makes one really think! (I could never write a song like this -
I'd never make it through it) but I'm glad they did and thank you for posting!
Friend, KEN God Bless America and those that keep the freedom!!
Thank you very much buddy!!! God bless you Ken!
Yes! You are all more than a name on the wall! Thank you all
My uncle's name is on the wall.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS the ones who gave all
Prayers
Powerful Memorial Day song
First Timer for me Va Hoss ...but you know I love this kind of Stuff ..This world of ours my Friend is certainly the Tomb Of Great Men !!!!
Zulu
That was well said man and you are exactly right!! This kind of music softens a mans soul!
That was fantastic Daniel fantastic tribute to all our vets and solders who sacrifice and give every thing to protect us and to keep us free God bless you Daniel thank you from your friend Phil .
Thank you phil and God bless you my friend!!
What an excellent and remarkable tribute... never heard this song before but I really liked it for it's 70-80ish sound.. thank you so much for introducing me to it.
Thank you buddy!!! You are always welcome!! :)
i want go there my self have family serving starting back to the war between the states all the way to present time got to see the moving wall in baton rouge years back talk about a great honor to see it the expernice was super moving i give all vets a salute hand shake and say thank u i tryed to join the service but health issues made me not some for the service again thank all vets give them the honor and respect the deserve thank u
this is a touching song; love connie
Hauntingly soulful!
Such a wonderful tribute
Today is Gold Star Mother & Family Day, 9/26/2021, which should be mentioned to the Americans, especially here in Arizona. I will say Gold Star Family Day for the Americans! As you know, I've had some run-ins with Indy Star sports reporter Gregg Doyle, which I have no use.
I just interviewed a son, a Gold Star son whose father I served with in Vietnam was a KIA. It was an emotional interview because the son asked me questions about his father and my relationship. Anyone that wants to hear it private message me I will give them the link.
Written by Jimmy Fortune and John Rimel in 1988.