MARINE STUNS A TEA PARTY WITH THE FOURTH VERSE OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER 

My 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Redd, required all of her students to learn this verse of the Star Spangled Banner. I am 68 years old now, and I still remember every word.

Not only does he have a fantastic voice, I am also someone who was left in tears as he sang our anthem. US Navy 1968-1975 Semper Fi Marine!

Now that's how you sing it. No frills, no dragging, no altering in any way. Just straight, simple, on tempo, and in key. Having been a former band member who has played it numerous times, I tend to be highly critical. 10/10, this is probably one of the best solo performances I've ever heard.

My god, I’m in tears and I’m an Englishman. I just loved how everyone stood up.

Better vocally sung than most celebrities who don't understand the words created from a visual night of warfare. And sung with pride.

German here. I think an onion attacked me. Or this man simply left me in tears. *I salute you, Sir!* God bless him and the United States. 🙏🏻

From my perspective as an Aussie, I just want to say that you citizens of USA have by far the most amazing and inspiring national anthem. It gives me tingles hearing it

I am 4th generation career U.S. Military , makes me proud to be an American .

Someone correct him, he's not a former Marine, he IS a MARINE. Once a Marine, ALWAYS a MARINE!

I am an American. My father was an immigrant and he taught me that this country was the greatest place to live. He lived here thru two world wars and a depression. And his love for God and Country never wavered. God Bless America.

Why is God dismissed in so many things? This verse should never be forgotten. God bless this marine.

I despise the fact that we are not taught this verse at school. But this Marine sang it beautifully and I wish I had found this sooner

A Marine is a Marine and always will be a Marine. God bless him and all our people who serve.

Holy shit , I’m Australian and even I thought that was awesome to watch , god bless Australia and America

Respect! I loved that everyone stood & showed their respect.

I think we as Americans should learn the WHOLE STAR SPANGLED BANNER!!!

This marine got the holy spirit working through him, when he sang. When the holy spirit use you it touches peoples hearts. I got tears in my eyes. Look at the people they felt it as well. God bless the marine and America.

Semper Fi. As a 30 year Navy retiree. I salute Every American who believes in Truth, Honesty, and America. No pretenders welcome. We fight for Freedom until we die.

Born and raised in united states' and I don't ever recall this part of it, what a amazing voice

All Four Stanzas By Isaac Asimov (“Introductory Note. Unless you're already well acquainted with our "national anthem," this interesting piece by the late Isaac Asimov will be an eye-opener. It was for me. It's especially appropriate at a time when there is much talk of tossing out this difficult-to-sing and difficult-to-comprehend old song in favor of something that better suits Ray Charles' voice. You'll understand the song much better after you read Mr. Asimov's explanation.--Hardly Waite, Gazette Senior Editor.”) “I have a weakness--I am crazy, absolutely nuts, about our national anthem. The words are difficult and the tune is almost impossible, but frequently when I'm taking a shower I sing it with as much power and emotion as I can. It shakes me up every time. I was once asked to speak at a luncheon. Taking my life in my hands, I announced I was going to sing our national anthem--all four stanzas. This was greeted with loud groans. One man closed the door to the kitchen, where the noise of dishes and cutlery was loud and distracting. "Thanks, Herb," I said. "That's all right," he said. "It was at the request of the kitchen staff." I explained the background of the anthem and then sang all four stanzas. Let me tell you, those people had never heard it before--or had never really listened. I got a standing ovation. But it was not me; it was the anthem. More recently, while conducting a seminar, I told my students the story of the anthem and sang all four stanzas. Again there was a wild ovation and prolonged applause. And again, it was the anthem and not me. So now let me tell you how it came to be written. …”… … “Now that you know the story, here are the words. Presumably, the old doctor is speaking. This is what he asks Key Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, W hat so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? "Ramparts," in case you don't know, are the protective walls or other elevations that surround a fort. The first stanza asks a question. The second gives an answer On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mist of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep. As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream 'Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh! long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! "The towering steep" is again, the ramparts. The bombardment has failed, and the British can do nothing more but sail away, their mission a failure. In the third stanza, I feel Key allows himself to gloat over the American triumph. In the aftermath of the bombardment, Key probably was in no mood to act otherwise. During World War II, when the British were our staunchest allies, this third stanza was not sung. However, I know it, so here it is And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. The fourth stanza, a pious hope for the future, should be sung more slowly than the other three and with even deeper feeling. Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation, Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n - rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, for our cause is just, And this be our motto--"In God is our trust." And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. I hope you will look at the national anthem with new eyes. Listen to it, the next time you have a chance, with new ears. And don't let them ever take it away. --Isaac Asimov, March 1991 purewatergazette.net/asimov.htm

i'm not one that cries very often, but he left me in tears. god bless America now and always

God Bless America and all my brothers and sisters that fight to protect her

Wow 🤩..he has a great voice..what a blessing to hear that last stanza!!🙏🙏

This is what America is to me. Not burning our flag or defunding and harming police. We need to get back to pride and love for our country

That Marine can sing.

I am not American, but the message and delivery of the song gave me goosebumps and almost made me cry. Let us always remember God.

I'm not even American but this had me in tears, simply awesome. So sad to see whats happening in America today, you guys need to start singing your National Anthem more and a bit of Flag waving wouldn't go amiss either and take some pride in all the good things that you have done.

He loves his country more than most can even say they do!

That is BEAUTIFUL.. IT SHOULD BE SUNG THAT WAY EVERY TIME...

“For it is our duty, and our equivalent obligation, to confront evil together, because the longer we wait, the greater the danger grows, and the fewer the options, become

Proud Canadian here. Tears are running down my face out of respect and admiration to this man and this crowd. God bless 🇺🇸

Goosebumps, and I'm not even American. Bravo to his voice, as well as the words!

Canadian here, and that brought shivers to me.

I am 87 years old and I cried. God bless America and all that it has stood for here at home and around the world. Thank you sir for your wonderful rendition.

Watching all the people begin to stand up in recognition and pride as this great man gave an amazing lesson to us all was incredible. They recognized this verse as their national anthem, because it IS our national anthem. Whether or not you know only the first verse, or know every verse, this is the Star Spangled Banner of the United States of America, and I will proudly be standing for it until the day I can't stand any longer. I'm also happy and proud to know that I won't be standing alone.

Awesome! He is a gift to America.

A wonderful person singing our National Anthem. Very patriotic and what a beautiful voice. Keep singing and bring joy every where you go! Once a Marine. Always a Marine. Thank you for you serving our beautiful country!

In three years I'll become an American and will pledge allegiance to that gorgeous flag :)

I'm an AUSTRALIAN and that brought a tear to my eyes. God bless that man and GOD BLESS AMERICA ! ! !

Now that's the Americans we need right now. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

It's a very emotional song. At that time there was no guarantee that the United States would remain an independent nation. When Francis Scott Key saw that flag still standing, he was filled with pride and thanksgiving. Let's appreciate his deep feelings and his wonderful, patriotic words.

He needs to be invited to every ball park in the nation to sing this. Not sure if I've ever heard a person sing it any better.

I'm from South Africa and those words "In God shall we trust" nearly had me in tears. Awesome... . .

We should demand the entire song be sang , i am 56 years young and never did i know that our national anthem actually declares our nations motto how awsome is that sing it loud proud and clear

Goosebump attack.

God, Honor and Motherland! Greetings from Poland! Jesus will show us the way!

So many older people were standing there, but there was one man in the front who reverently held his hat over us heart. Don’t tell us young people have respect.

And for those who gave the thumbs down, NO one is making you stay in the good ole' U.S.A.

Great reminder of what our country is based on.

I am a New Zealander and that fourth verse of the star spangled banner was brilliantly sung by that Marine. The lawyer Mr Key who wrote that anthem as he witnessed the British Ships cannon fire pounding the rampart the American Colonialists Flag stood on is an inspired man like unto President George Washington. Godly men who trusted in God to protect the land of the free and the home of the brave. Kia ora ra.

I'm Canadian, this man is the first American I've seen in a long time that exudes the RIGHT kind of pride.

11 years later & this still brings tears to my eyes.

I'm British and proud of it, but by God that was stirring! Great voice from a marine, too!

Well done, Patriot!

Fantastic! Gave me goosebumps. Thank you sir for your service and your beautiful vocals on The Star Spangled Banner.

Wow, we should sing all the verses to our wonderful national anthem. God bless you brother

I am Austrian and I know the first and the second verse of The Star Spangled Banner by heart. :)

Thank you so much for singing the fourth. We sang all the verses in high school and the fourth was by far the most moving and my favorite. I haven't heard it since June 1964

This is the verse we must now learn and SING. This is how: no coloratura, no fancy embellishment, just straightforward from the heart and soul.

God bless him and forgive this nation for our errors and heal us PLEASE LORD- AMEN.

Now THAT was special...... wish I had been at this party.....

made me cry. folks across our land should learn & sing this always. it only takes a couple minutes & if that ol boy can do it so can the rest of us. God bless America!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

"If we ever forget we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under" - Ronald Reagan

Now that's what we need to hear every time the National Anthem is played. And we need the kids to learn cursive writing so they can read, learn and understand the Constitution.

*And where is that band who so vauntingly swore,* *That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion* *A home and a Country should leave us no more?* *Their blood has wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution.* *No refuge could save the hireling and slave* *From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave,* *And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave* *O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.* Freedom isn't free. It must be constantly defended. Semper Fi good sir.

I am not American too but I am so move to see such display of pride of a marine for his country... God bless... I salute you...

As a Canadian I salute this man. These days our freedom and history is under assault. Canada and the United States have a common history and through that are interlinked.

Thank you…from a former Marine combat vet. I have no words except thank you

It seems I am not the only one who couldn’t stop my tears when listening to this. 💙🇺🇸❤️

This brought tears to my eyes. My ancestors and current family members fought and still fight for Religious Freedom to be able to praise our God freely! God allowed us to win our country and I love him for it!

I am a Canadian and was honored to sing the American anthem at the canada Day picnic held in Yuma Az in 2002. If I had known that there was a second verse I would have very proudly sung it. That Marine should be sining at all events. He has a strong, wonderful voice. God bless him and all who have served.

This was gorgeous. Made me cry and gave me shivers. We desperately need to take back America!

amazing, just amazing (being English and living in the UK, I just wish that one day I get to move to United States) goosebumps

God bless this man, and I am so glad that there are people like him in my country. I wish they would teach our national anthem in schools again, as well as the salute to the flag. I am so tired of the brainwashing media, and miss patriotism and people who respect and love this country as this man clearly does. As a conservative who cares about this nation and it's values, I think it's time that we have a presence that can combat the oppressive left. May God bless the USA!

It takes A LOT to put me in tears.... THIS put me in tears. God bless this man and all like him.

I am in tears for our country, this man's love of his country, and for where we are headed.

I get chills every time I hear this....He has such a wonderful voice....awesome!!

There's no such thing as a former Marine or an ex-Marine. We are Marines forever. We must guard heaven's streets in our afterlife. Semper fi, do or die! Our guts are forest green forever. Oorah!

Why can't this man sing the National anthem at the NBA instead of Fergie?🤨 the man after singing says LET'S PLAY SOME BASKETBALL!

God bless America. Stand proud, fight for true freedom, incuding domestic enemy, and remember your allies, the Australian patriots, who are going through the same struggle atm.

It’s the second verse..and I’m getting shivers!!!

OUR SOULS ARE COMFORTED, DAVID. THANKS AND PRAYING YOU INTO OFFICE!!!!!

Wow! My eyes welled with tears as chills went down my back and pride in my nation filled my heart. Thank you. This should be shared with every talk show host on radio and television.

Pastor Reilly in my old home congregation made us look this up and sing it from the Hymnbook, what a treat to hear it here, You are a blessing for posting this Hedrick David,Thank you so very much! Allelujah amen~

Amen! And yes, we need our youth and younger adults to read and understand All verses of the Star Spangled Banner and we need to teach them what this country was founded on. Faith. Thank you Marine and veteran. Thank you for serving and Thank You for this wonderfully sung verse of our nation's song!

Excellent. It really aggrevates me the other verses are not sung that give honor to whom honor is due, God Almighty from whom all blessings flow. Very, very well done sir.

I'm Australian and just saw the story behind the star bangled banner anthem and hope to never see it fall this should be sung with pride and honour just like this may we all stay safe and Free God bless you all

Actually there are 4 verses. When I was in school we learned them all. Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner! O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wiped out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

damn im not even American and this got me to tears, such patriotism and honor. wish we had this love for our country here in Sweden and it wasnt frown upon.

The people started standing up and putting their hands over their hearts. I was instantly moved. Then after it was over, my mind went to those that want to destroy this, almost all of them liberal democrats. The only comfort in this is that I as well as many of my fellow countrymen and women took the same oath I did to protect our country against all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC.

75+years old mine-sweep sailor sitting in front of my computer with goose bumps and moist eyes. This needs to go nation wide, get it out there fast, and maybe our nation will come to it's senses. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow I'm impressed I never knew there was a second verse to the Star Spangled Banner God bless this great country and those who served to protect it may I always stay grateful

This gave me Goosebumps and tears. God bless America we are all warriors now

Omg!! That was the best anthem I’ve ever heard!! Tears to my eyes! This needs to be sung everywhere

Today 8/7/21…. Given the current “climate”…Absolutely thrilled THIS popped into my feed!! Well done, Sir and, THANK YOU for your service to this, THE GREATEST NATION on the planet! Be well ‘n God Bless the U.S.A. 🇺🇸❣️🇺🇸

I love it, God bless you brother! Sing it loud sing it proud.🙏

That’s what I call Patriotism, I’m Aussie and it brought tears 👍

THIS GENTLEMAN HAS A FANTASTIC VOICE . I HAVE NEVER HEARD THAT VERSE OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM .... ( THIS VERSE SHOULD BE PLACED BACK IN WHEN EVER THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS SONG AT ALL EVENTS ALL EVENTS ... ) I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY MY ONE SISTER TOLD ME THAT WE WERE A PRAYING NATION , I AM A SISTER OF A MARINE SEMPER FI AND AN AUNT OF THREE MARINES.... SEMPER FI .

September 11, 2001 I started weeping everytime I heard our Anthem. It took that dark day to make our nation come together. Was so proud to have it playing every morning as the sun came up. Glad to hear this verse, sang by a Marine. Brothers and Sisters our Nation is in dark days again, under attack on our soil again. But this time it is people sworn to uphold our Constitution and Protect our Citizens and Nation's Borders. They are getting US Citizens killed, taking our Country, our Freedoms and are set on burning Our Constitution. Even darker days are ahead, but we are Americans and God Willing We Will See the Light Again

I was in grammar school in the 50's...we would sing this verse EVERY day.... GOD bless and save America