Indeed, I’ve listened to this song a thousand times. So much to say but needed one more verse about the pride we all have. We went, when 16 million(!) hid under mommy’s skirts, for all kinds of bullshit reasons, but was really just cowardice. We fought for country and I carry a pride that just won’t disappear.
My grandpa was in the car with me and he said to play this song, and all of a sudden I see him crying and I start crying. Thank the veterans for their service and give them the respect they deserve.
This my wife's site, but I served, MCRD San Diego, Plt 3045, July, 1968, Vietnam, 68-69, Charlie Co, 1st Bn/3rd Marines, Northern I Corps, wounded, medivac, stayed a Marine Grunt, retired a MSGT/0369. 1988. Semper Fi!
I was married to a man. When he came back he had kids that weren't his .o loved and love this man for 40 years he did not work much but he loved his bud. I remember when I was 10 years younger then he was Nixon said we will bring our boys back but he did not. I'm sorry for what y'all went through. But y'all are loved I will help y'all
Wow, I just came across this and the words are so true. I became a marine in 1967 and went to Vietnam in 1969. I spent my year in DaNang providing support. Sometimes I think about it like it was yesterday and other times it seems like it was a thousand years ago. Sometimes I remember and feel like crying but then I look at my grandkids and pray they never have to do what I went through. War is hell and we were hated by everyone. The “world” completely changed while I was gone for 1969. I feel like I lost a part of me in Vietnam but I thank God I survived and I believe that I’m a different but better person.
Thank you for that song it fits my Vietnam marine. He carried the pain and loss with him till the day he died now he rest at the veterans cemetery with the rest of his Vietnam brothers..they fought together now they rest together I know when I go there I feel nothing but peace
Both my Parents served in ww2 as Marines , mom was cpl Dad a Gunny 4 uncles 1 cousin 3 Brothers 2 Sisters & me all MARINES . R.I.P. L/cpl Richard B Murphy K.I.A.6/15/68 m,co 3/4
My husband served as MP Saigon involved TET Offensive. Never told war stories suffered w/Agent Orange 100% disabled but never complained. All returning Vets should have the option of debriefing help so to cope with returning to civilian life. GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR USA VETERAN
I graduated high school and went to military academy in 1974. I basically missed vietnam. I also was of age to miss the later wars. I always feel guilty and wonder how i would have performed. Thanks for your service all.
Sure were a lot of Army in that Marine video. But no matter, we all had the guts to go over there snd not play coward like those girlie boys with the signs back home. All the Way, Airborne!
Doug This is Russ Scripter i met you at the jam on last sunday and I just saw your youtube video very well done and very moving.I was never in the service so i don't know all you went thru but my father was in the USMC and some of my friends were so thank you for your service to help keep us safe and free god Bless you good luck with this song. If you get a chance please go to Russ Scripter Sign of the times and share with family and friends and i will do the same for you. People need more songs like this Thanks again Russ Scripter
This is great song and the pics from Viet Nam are great, what I do not like about it is the pics of the coward protestors that used every excuse to avoid going to Viet Nam and by the way I did two consecutive tours IN COMBAT as a US Marine and I was wounded three times the last I spent 6 months in the hospital
My ex wife and I remain close even though Vietnam cost us othat marriage she told her shrink she'd always love me that she sent her husband to war and the government sent her someone else her husband never came back
