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This was my army buddy's and my song while we were in during the global war on terror. Unfortunately he took his own life when he came back, this song makes me tear up with sorrow and pride. R.i.p Spc. Simmons. He was just a good ol boy from Kentucky
I picked & played this specifically for my Grandpa at his funeral in 2016. He was an extremely decorated WWII Veteran. A member of the Elite Merrill's Marauders, an all volunteer unit. His allegiance to this Country doesn't end there. About 20 years ago he informed us, casually I might add, that he was a Code Talker during the war as well. Native American Code Talkers are the reason we won the War in my eyes. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery Above & Beyond the call of duty. He never spoke much about the War when I was growing up & now I understand why. He was one of roughly 200 men who survived hell and back numerous times during their operations to overtake the Japanese. Of the original 2997 that volunteered for Merrill's Marauders, only 130 were found fit for duty when the missions were complete. He had no Heros welcome home by any means. He still was not allowed to enter the Businesses in Harlem, MT. Many of these businesses that proudly displayed signs stating "NO INDIANS ALLOWED" are still in operation today in our small town. At 92 years old he was officially Named the Chief of the Nakota people in Fort Belknap, MT for his acts of bravery. This scared Chief Ceremony had not been done for over 130 years. I am beyond blessed that my daughters were old only enough to witness this & remember this scared Ceremony. My youngest daughter actually participated in the Ceremony that day. Additionally, yes Additionally, he was awarded an Honory Doctorate from Montana State University Northern in 2012 for all his humanitarian contributions to not only the people of our Reservation, but the entire Country. Yes, I am extremely proud to be a direct decendant of this honorable man. Dr. Gilbert Horn Sr., Chief Return's with Prisoner Horse of the Nakoda Tribe. But to me he was Grandpa 💞 Thanks for reading if anyone is still interested 😀
my other grandparents are passed on, but ill never forget the old b/w photo on the mantle from there wedding day papaw was in his army uniform, on crutches cause he had stepped on a land mine in Germany.... mamaw had never looked more beautiful.... killer song, really pulls at ya heartstrings....
Couldn't agree more. My ole man survived D Day & never talked about it or carried himself any different. He knew who he was & didn't need to show it. R.I.P. Pops 🙏
I can't believe I haven't heard this until now. I gave up on Country Music a few years ago because it just ain't Country anymore. It tells a story, like a song should do. It makes me think of all those years ago. Mamaw and Papaw have been gone since 1977, Dad left us in 2002 and Mom left us in 2016. I can't even say how much I miss all of them. This song is what I needed today. God bless those generations that came before us.
I hear you. As I have watched the generations pass away before me … and realize that it is now up to me to choose what memories I leave my children and grandchildren … my heart aches for my parents and grandparents. They left me strong and sturdy … now to make sure I leave my family safe and steady … knowing they are loved unconditionally and for always.
Yep, I was in tears all the way through. I had never heard of Jamey Johnson before he sang with Oliver Anthony. Don't know where I have been or where I was when this one came out. Incredible song.
I'm a 46yr old US Army vet of two combat tours in Iraq, 03-05, my Dad served in combat in Vietnam 69-70, his Dad, my Grandfather, a radio man at Utah Beach on D-Day in 1944, hit with German fire and was wounded, his younger brother, my Great-Uncle, served in combat in Korea 53-54, wounded badly with his right leg bein damn near blown off at the knee....all of 4 of us proudly served this nation, took our Oath of Enlistment very seriously and my Dad and I still do, and we all have suffered from the memories of the shit we saw, the shit we had to do, of the brothers who we lost to enemy fire....When I think back and remember the shit I wanna forget about Iraq, I can't get the smell of burning oil and human flesh outta my nose for hours afterward, it's the damnedest thing and not even time is helpin me forget that smell, it's as strong as ever...anyway, THANK YOU to anyone commenting here who served in a branch of our military, and yes, even you squids from the Navy....lol.....HOOAH
When I enlisted we weren't called squids...we were called WINS (Women in Naval Services)...So yes a Navy girl here...I want to thank you and your family for serving...May God Bless You All.
Sorry for the loss, my grandfather was also in ww2, Korea, and desert storm in his mid 60’s, he just had his second stroke at 93 and my family is starting to think about how much longer he has. It’s never easy losing someone with so much presence it could fill a room without a word being said. I hope you find peace again soon
At my last foster home I heard this song. Every year or so since then, I think about it. Today on the way to my “grandmas” funeral… I watched the video finally again. The line about not knowing what is hiding behind the gray, then the change to in color, made me hopeful. It made me remember that though some days are gray, I shall enjoy the moments in color right now, so one day, I can share of my times with whoever is willing to listen. That makes me hopeful for a better future. Thank you, Jamey✨ May all those reading, be blessed✨
yeah, should have seen it in color. Vietnam 1970. me and Dave and Don and Floyd and Eddie all went in in 69. my brother went in in 67. Floyd didn't make it, Don didn't get to Vietnam, Eddie was captured, escaped with some others, he was never the same. my brother, Dave and I were wounded. not complaining, we asked for it be cause we all believed. Bless em all. this song brings it back, and not in a bad way...
Hey Jamie, thank you for this song and thank you for walking on stage with Oliver Anthony. Both mean a lot to all of us. God bless you and your family and your future.
There are no words on Earth, to convey how absolutely artistic, and brilliant this song is. My Grandfather was a part of the 4th Marine Division in WW2. I'm a 20 year combat Veteran. I will never not tear up a little bit listening to this song.....
@@johnnyutah482 he must. What a masterpiece. I feel the same though. This song has outlived friendships and a marriage and right now at 30 I'm thinking about how much has changed, I wish I did something cool like serve in the military or had a real career, thinking how much my face has changed so quickly from stress.
I think this song is one of the most under appreciated songs in country music. I still don't understand how this song was beat out by Taylor Swift at the CMA. I never get tired of this song. It has so much meaning. Is so well written.
I'm sure a sad truth is, country music Isn't Country Anymore. and taylor swift isn't country, she's a pop tart. If I'm gonna go that route, I'd rather listen to Britney or Shania. Amen 🙏 Jamey Johnson. 🇺🇸
This song, Trace Adkins: Arlington, John Michael Montgomery's: Letters from home, Montgomery Gentry: (the title escapes me), but if you're familiar with the group you know the song... Just to name a few others.
this is one of those songs that when it comes on you turn it up and you listen quietly and just soak it all in. this song gives me chills every single time I hear it. ♡
My grandpa fought in Vietnam and got shot two times in the head he survived and currently has stage 4 lung cancer and two years ago he gave me his 2 Purple Hearts and his dog tags. Will always be my most prized item I own He sadly passed on 4/14/20 Edit: Since his passing I now own almost all of his war stuff including the folded flag they give you, and all the notes he wrote to my family while he was over there.
Please thank him for his services.i got my grandpa's Purple Heart medals,along with one of my uncle's who just passed away.he was an Army Ranger.My Grandpa was in the Marines.God rest both of their souls.those are my prized possessions along with all of the other medals and patches I got from them.
100% theft. Weird how one of the songwriters for this was a judge on the USA Songwriting Competition where Carbon Leaf won best lyrics for "The War Was In Color" years before this song came out.
I'm a 35 year old guy from England. I only came across this song in the last year. I have no real direct frame of reference for the scenes portrayed in these lyrics, but despite that this song makes me cry every time I hear it. Astonishing piece of music.
Youre welcome to a barbeque at my place any day. We'll set off fireworks, shoot some clay pigeons and we'll be free. Also due to the times , God save the Queen. See you around friend.
The decade of the 30's the US was in it's worst economic depression. So many people suffered from hunger. In the 40's after the bombing of Pearl Harbor the US was no longer playing an indirect role in WWII. The song then transitions over to his grandfather's account of the war then finishes up with his story about coming home and continues into today....this is an amazing well written contribution of his grandfather's table talk of his life!
I've heard this song a hundred times and it makes me cry every dang time. This could be my grandpa he's singing about and I miss him so much. I agree. This song is just astonishing
My dad went through the Depression in foster homes. He enlisted in the Army in 1942. Survived the war in Europe. He died in 1991. Dad I miss you a lot.
He didn't blow up because he refused to sell out. He's a musician. Not a "Country Pop Star" My daughter danced with her dad to Baby Don't Cry at her wedding. Great musician.
This song takes me back to the early 90s. A six year old sitting at a kitchen table listening to a ball game on the am radio looking at a black and white photo album with my hero (grandfather). Verse two hits me so hard, my grandfather flew a b-17 throughout ww2 fighting in 8 different battles including D-day. He also had a unbreakable bond with his tail gunner. It makes me sad knowing where we came from, and knowing how hard our ancestors fought for our land and liberties while our leaders piss it all away. Amen and god bless to all who have severed, sacrificed, and died for our country 🇺🇸
Me, sitting at the kitchen table, 6 years old...1992. The smell of cigarettes, the sound of country music softly playing in the background...the parents and older folks sipping coffee...those were the days....the last of the true "good ol'days." Small town America. ❤
That is why I served in the us army....I still feel that I didn't do enough for our fellow soldiers and vets. Now I am a veteran and remember everything as if it was yesterday
I couldn't have said it any better than you.... " It makes me sad knowing where we came from, and knowing how hard our ancestors fought for our land and liberties while our leaders piss it all away. Amen and god bless to all who have severed, sacrificed, and died for our country 🇺🇸"
I work in a nursing home kitchen, and serve what's left of these folks their meals....there's no one like them, their numbers are dwindling; get every last story out of them that you can, especially now that CV is here....what a great tribute in song form.
Absolutely loved this song since it came out, but last year I lost someone I considered a brother and on the way to the funeral this came on and his fiancé brother, sil and I all sang this crying. This song hits so much harder these days 😢
My Grandpa was an airplane mechanic in the world wars. Grandpa and grandma had 11 kids.....this song reminds me of them SO much! Every line about this song resonates with me. They both were SO committed to each other! Songs like this don't exist anymore. Jamey Johnson is a legend!
I have one last great grandfather from ww2. He recently told me his stories, since his memory has started to go. It was the first time I saw the man cry. What he went through, he said, is something no person should ever have to do or see. He's 93 years old. His generation is passing, and I think he knows his time is coming. It's sad to see it happen with your own eyes. This song will always remind me of him.
Logan, thanks for sharing this story. The sacrifices made for this country to be free is almost inconceivable. What an honor for you and others to have family who paid their dues and made the sacrifices. And what an honor for those of us who did not to live in this great nation.Tom
My Step Great grandpa died of leukemia the day before easter and whenever we would drive to lafeyette to see him he's be worse. Same with my grandpa we saw him everyday even the day he died. My grandpa waited until he saw everyone he could then when my MiMi left him in the Living room to get him food he passed he died only a few months ago while my Great Grandpa died in 2015
I'm 15 and I remember the day my mom put this one. I was grown up on country music. I instantly started crying when my mom put it idk why. I mostly listen to Upchurch, Granger Smith, and Johnny Cash now... But I remember the day, the day she put it on back in like 09 or 2010 don't remember the year...
My dad was part of the greatest generation and for those who were part of it, calling you the greatest just doesn't seem to be enough. My hat goes off to all of you, thank you so much
This song brings me to tears but I can't stop listening, I buried my father and March he was 96 three War veteran of the Marine Corps. The song makes me so proud of These Fine men who served and those of us who still do. Semper Fi
Dear God, I know I’ve heard this song in the past, however, it really really hit home for me tonight and I believe every word, and I want to revisit this song every day remaining of my life❤
This song reminds of my 92 year old Dad's life. He grew up as son of a farmer in North Carolina. He was in WWII and Korea. That generation never complained. They just took care of each other.
Amen to that. Little shit heads now and days could learn ALOT from them..thats how I was raised,when you started complaining and crying about stuff,then they would really give you sumthin to cry and wine about.
This song reminds me of my time with grandpa as a kid. He never talked about being in WW2, but when grandma would bring out pictures, his face would light up and each picture had a story. When grandpa passed in 2017, my heart broke because I never got to tell him goodbye and I never got to the end of the story. God I miss you Grandpa Sherman. Thank you for all the pictures and stories.
I feel this deeply. The grandpa I did meet was under appreciated by my young self with all his stories and culture and it does make me sad but happy from what I did get to experience
I played and sang this to my papaw Kenneth on the front porch not long before he passed. He was WW2 veteran. He's gone now but the memory of singing to him I will never forget he's always with me. But I miss him so much love you papaw Kenneth. Thank you for your service and the love you had for all of us. 😔❤️
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I'm good. Just think about him alot. Not long ago I found his pocket knife in a bag of buttons of all things. But it's with me everywhere I go and his drivers license still miss him so ❤❤ but he's with me thanks for asking
He served in the Marine Corps Reserve as a Mortarman assigned to Wpns Co, 3rd BN 23rd Marines. He got out before the Iraq War, and used to spend his nights of the 2 weeks Annual Training, playing his guitar and singing in the Barracks. In 2003, I was attached to that same unit to be deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and I have been told stories from guys who served with him.
Steve, I'm also 60 and yes, at our age we are blessed to have listened to the absolute best of country music. Songs like this reminds me of riding beside my dad in his 69 ford f-100 listening to am radio.
This is one of my favorite country songs, and that is saying something. Such a beautiful tribute to the lives of people and their memories, that only they can relive through the photographs. I tear up every time I hear it. Thank you, Jamey.
This song could have been written about my granddad, WW2 and Korea, and my beautiful blue eyed grandmama ❤ came on the radio as I headed to work one day to open a coffee shop at 4am - by the time I got home at noon, my cousin was calling with the news that he had finally joined her, 4 months after she passed ❤
July 4, 2020. This song gives me the chills. It's a tough time in the US right now, and we are seeing it in color. I just want it to be red, white, and blue.
im dark 60 and i love this song reminds me of my grandma my aunty my mum the battlers put up with crap but still smiling and getting through life which i learnt from now my 22 yr old grandson looks up to me of all the crap i went through in life......i said i learnt it from my generation the old ppl they inspired me kept me going to which i learnt from God bless the battlers the triers that keep going while putting up with crap my hat goes off to all amen 😊❤🙏🧔♀👵💐🌹🥀
Amen, I’m not a country fan so I had never heard this - it is amazing so thanks Oliver Anthony for bringing us together and leading me to this incredible song!
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Drinking a beer on my porch listening to this. I listen to this song alot. My grandfather's both served this great country , and thankful for everyone who served
its 2020 the world is eating its self alive and people have forgotten what it took to have the peace we have .... this song deserves more recognition than a side note in life. Semper Fi.
We're on our way to world war again. Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak mean create hard times.
Roger that. My family has served this country in every war (and "police action") including the Revolution. We saw it in color. If you paid for it with your own sweat and blood, you know what it's worth.
This by far is one of the greatest tributes I’ve ever heard to the heroes of World War II. Both my father and my uncle served. My uncle was killed at the battle of coral sea as part of the marine detachment on the USS Lexington. My father served as well in the army. Fortunately he did come home. I wish he could’ve heard this song. I remember being a kid, and him calling the music I listen to jungle music. I know he would’ve appreciated this one though. Love and miss you dad and uncle Ed.
My grandpa on my mom's side served in the Pacific on the US Enterprise, he was a radio tech - I was too young when he passed but saw his b&w service photos. My dad's dad served in the army in France during 44-45 when they were pushing the Germans out of small villages in tanks - just a decade prior he was in a cornfield, giving bird calls & shooting whatever came out of the trees for supper. I love this damn song.
That was a strong ship there too. It’s survived a few attacks.The USS Lexington a.k.a. the gray ghost. They actually brought it back afloat and got it operable. If my memory serves me correctly, it’s either in California or Texas as a museum. Both our relatives, we are true heroes. My father served in the army as petroleum engineer. Anybody that serves this country in a protective manner, is a hero in my eyes.
We have a photo of great-uncle Bill in 1945. He's smiling with the family. It was in black and white. What it doesn't show is the damage of being a POW of the Japanese for three years. Ulcers in his eyes rendered him virtually blind and malaria paralyzed him from the waist down when rescued. By the time of his discharged he recovered from if his sight and could shuffle walk. In the photo he's smiling. Inside he was mentally and physically wrecked. Then to add to the problems, my grandfather, who also served in the war with the Army, comes home with a Japanese bride! The family was either cold or openly hostile to Grandma, the exception being one of Grandpa's brothers, Thomas, and Uncle Bill. According to Grandma, Uncle Bill never raised blamed her for what happened to him, name called, cursed, or even raise his voice at her, but he would not stay in the room with her for very long. His name was was Corporal William Lee McMillan, USMC, Company M, 4th Marine Regiment. Captured in the Island of Corregidor in April 1942. Rescued at Bilibid Prison, Manila in February 1945.
My father served also inww2 D. Day , the bulde and on to the surrender. GOD bless those guys and gals of that generation...We can only pray that is not the end of the Blessings.
Man this song is brutal to listen to. It tugs so hard on the strings of my heart. Just thinking of all the men an women that fought for our great country. And to now see how our leaders are treating it and our vets just completely disgusts me. Thank you to all those who served and serve now or in the future. I know my kids are safe in their beds because of people like you.
My son brought this song to my attention. He said it reminded him of Grandpa (my Dad) He was a tail gunner in World War 2 and is still living. I can't wait to share this with him. Music really brings it homes so many times. Tears tears tears... Thank you Jamey Johnson!
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today my Papa would have been 111 years old had he been still here it's been 11 years since God needed another Marine in Heaven WW2 Veteran and my Hero Happy Birthday Papa🫡🫡🫡🍻
My grandpa was in the first division Marines stationed in Guadalcanal, South Pacific Japan. I inherited his USMC uniform from my grandmother. It’s my most prized possession. The blood, sweat and tears that are in that fabric is mind boggling. The things he did and had to see is something I would never want to “see in color”. He was the bravest and most badass man I ever knew. He was scared of nothing. That war changed him. He left a boy and returned as a man. How he survived that hell hole was all in God’s grace! It screwed him up mentally. I miss him everyday. We lost him in 1995. Greatest man anyone would ever want to know! USMC SEMPER FI STRONG!💪🇺🇸
My grandpa was at Guadalcanal as well. He also passed in '95. I wonder if they knew each other. They were amazing men asked to do more than any man should ever be expected to do.
Marines are the biggest badass's around.my dad is a Marine,inactive now,but as you no,once a badass Marine,always a badass Marine.My cousin is a Marine also.he just got done doing 13yrs of active duty.he was in the special ops.i have a total of 27 aunts and uncles that have served in every branch of the military. Every veteran I see,no matter where I am,or even if they are dickheads to me,I tell them how thankful and proud I am to be able to thank them for their services... I will b forever in debt,greatful and thankful for you,your family,my family and for EVERYONE else who has served and their families.. You are all in my ❤ and prayers..but,thank you sir for your services.i will b forever grateful.SEMPER FI 4life!
I've loved this song for YEARS! My Dad was born in 1933. All the family pics were in black & white. I wasn't born till 1972. I listened to my Dad's childhood stories. If I only had a DeLorean to go back, I never met my grandpa (1904-1965). My grandma (1914-2000). They lived through the hard times.
My father and I both worked in the photo processing industry. We were there when we went from B&W to Color. Developing all that B&W images we would say “you should see that in color”. This song makes me cry thinking of all the times with my father. ❤
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If I had to pick a single song from any genre of music as my favorite, it's probably this one. I know every word, every inflection...and feel every second of it as if the story was mine, or my Daddy's, or Granddaddy's (RIP you heroes). It has a wonderful way of feeling both universal and very particular and personal at the same time. I quite simply love it. Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
I just learned of this song. I live in San Francisco and don't hear a lot of country music here. I learned about this song from Oliver Anthony. It brought tears to my eyes. Thanks.
This song hits my heart every time now. I'd never heard it until I found an old drunk video of my Dad singing it on Facebook. He just left this earth in May and it makes me laugh and cry - and now have Jamey's (Dad's) CD in my player. I miss that guy so much. I love you, Daddy.
We all said, he put the video together because he knew he was leaving us eventually. At the end of the song, he said "black or white.. I love you all.. my name is Dennis Ray Wheeler. Mwa"
Remember hearing this song when I was a teen. My grandpa was a WW2 vet and it just spoke volumes with me. My grandparents grew up during the great depression. Now, i realize why grandparents saved and stored certain items. Thanks Jamey, and thank you for being to realist artist that showed up for Chris. (Oliver Anthony)
Who else is here in 2019. Thank you to all the vets in this great country of the USA! Thank you for your service and bravery! R.I.P. Dad i miss you like crazy!,
Yeah my Grandpa i never met died in world war 2 after they declared peace. My dad was in Correa. Rip Ronny Joe, "Dad", and Emmil Angle "Grandpa",...much love
Tears flowing thinking of my precious Papa. He went to Japan at barely 18 yrs old in the Army at end of the Korean War. He left us for heaven 5 rs ago. 5/12/30- 3/23/18.
Paul Gibson: Canton, NC. Grandfather, WW2 vet, worked at Champion paper mill when he got back for over 40 years. I love and miss him. The older i get the more i appreciate him. Men like him are not being replaced, i'll do my part to protect our flag til i leave this rock....in his honor. Serious stuff...
Salute! Canton, NC. Lived there in the mid 70's. Went to Canton Jr. High. Stopped thru in 2011 on vacay with my son to show him where I lived as a kid. Lots of stories to tell made there. That Champion papermill made that town. American.🇺🇸
My dad was in Korea when I was born, came home with 2 purple hearts and dist serv cross, found out much later he was at Chosin reservoir, never talked about it, just said never been so cold. His kind aren't seen much now but this song always makes me think of him
My grandfather went down in a helicopter in Vietnam. Killed 4 Vietcong and hauled his fellow solider through the jungle and back to his camp about 8 miles away. Him and the other solider survived, but the other 4 soldiers in the helicopter didn’t make it. My grandpa suffered from PTSD and survivors guilt. And still does. He has cancer now and doesn’t have long left. This song will forever make me think of him. Love you grandpa.
Jamey is the man. we need more music like this today. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nWpwnKcJzrY.html God bless our troops. 0311 USMC, I miss that Infantry life. Your grandpa is a hero
Today...July 6th I thought of this song out of the blue. I listened to it immediately. Just about made me cry. My grandmother is 98 and I know she could relate to this. I've held a grudge against my grandma for a few years maybe the concept of this song could heal us....❤
Same. I listened to this song probably 30 times yesterday. Reminds me of my Grandpa and Grandma. Grandpa lived to be 99. Gram 94. Oh, how I miss them! But I'm blessed to have had them into my 40s. They were the best!!! ❤
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I picked this song to be played at my grandpa's funeral a few months ago. This is the first time I've been able to listen to it since then and I'm crying so bad I think I'm going to be sick
before i was shipped out on my first tour over seas my family all played this at my grandfathers funeral. everytime i hear this song i think of him and the countless of brothers and sisters that had my back. bless you jamey and bless all you.
