The Wall Song 

I’m a Vietnam Veteran. I told another Vietnam Veteran “Welcome Home” once, he burst into tears and simply said “FINALLY” 🎖💜♠️🪖🇺🇸

Those who disrespect the American flag, have never been handed a folded one.🪖🇺🇸

i come from a very long line of military men...and women......my grandfathers fought for this country and then they fought again...in wwI...wwII and now our sons are fighting again...we are native americans and we are still here....and we respect the dead warriors always..and the living...

To all of the Vietnam Veterans who served in Vietnam . Thank you from the bottom of my heart , The United States of America, and The World has a debth of gratituted that we can never pay back. Thank you.

my husband was a Marine in Viet Nam, he was a very decorated man, sharp shooter, recon. and saw and lived more then most could ever imagine. We had a chance to go to a reunion back in 1998 in Washington, It was the first time he had seen any of the men who were over there with him , he didnt know if they had made it back or not. We all went on a trip to the wall.. and I tell you the emotions were over whelming. You could feel the spirits of many of the men and women who's names are on that wall. Its a experience I'll never forget, and one my husband took to his grave with him.. as he couldn't handle the ghosts that haunted him on a daily basis and committed suicide in 2000.. So you see my heart goes out to all service men and women.. God Bless. and of course Semper Fi

I am 74 years now...first time at the Wall. could not get close... just stared and with tears in my eyes I finally walked away, second time I also counted 14 friends that I will never forget... two these friends died in my arms... all my tears are for the 58K+ I still feel the pain...

I took my dad to The Wall in Oct 2012. It was his wish since returning from Vietnam to visit the wall. He layed a wreath at the base for his cousin who died there. As we walked away I had him turn around and watch as the people who were passing by stopped and read his wreath - looked at the picture of his cousin within the wreath. I told him: More than just you will be remembering him today dad. RIP Danny Crothers you are not forgotten

I saw the wall Oct 2023. I can't begin to explain the feeling I had standing there. I could have been on the wall but God brought me home. Thank you God

I hold the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge from Vietnam. The saddest sight at the Wall has to be the "Tree Vets," those soldiers who come so close to the names of their buddies that they reach the trees at the edge of the Memorial, then find themselves unable to continue on to the Wall itself. So many of us still have yet to even begin the journey. God bless them all.--Tom Reilly

God be with you all my brothers. I came home to a disrespectful nation and I still think of you every day

Thank you for this thoughtful song. My cousin is on the wall. I remember the day he left for Vietnam, the day we found out he had been killed and the day of his funeral. I was only 12 at the time. He had always been good to me even though I was just a kid. When we met as a family after the funeral, I also remember looking into the crib to see the infant son he never got to meet and being sad he would never see his awesome Dad. Today I remembered Ronald Lowe and the sacrifice he so willingly made.

This past summer my dad and I went to DC and visited the wall. (My dad was in Vietnam.) I watched him go one by one to the names of all of his friends he lost in Nam, put his hand on the name and salute. 14 names he went to every one made him cry harder and in turn made me cry. R.I.P. All the brave men and women that gave all, in Vietnam and every war.

Grandpa fought in Vietnam, he was a CH-46 pilot he saw so much death and devastation, he would never hesitate to fly into the heat of battle and help his brothers in arms. I thank all of the veterans that have fought for our freedom.

Thank you for service, you are a great man for defending the United States of America freedom!

Beautiful tribute to our guys and girls who served in Vietnam....it certainly took its toll on my generation. One day we were going to the Prom; the next we were going to funerals of our 19 or 20 year old friends, brothers & sisters, loved ones who died much too young. Thank you for your brave service! To those many Shasta County friends who paid the final sacrifice in Vietnam.

57,939 names on that wall. This song brought me to tears. My grandfather is a nam vet. Gracefully he didn't die in that war but of age. I thank all the vets. You have done your job as a human protecting other. It takes a-lot of heart to give your life for another person. I thank all the fallen soldiers Who died trying. You will be the most respected. Never forgotten, i may not know all your names but that will never mean i will forget you. Thank you all Past, Present, and Future soldiers.

I'm an Aussie Vietnam Vet and I wrote a few poems about Vietnam. One of them is The Wall dedicated to that black granite wall with all those names on it. You did your duty, rest in peace my fallen American brothers.

thank you to all of you , who Serve and protect. We are proud that is give Men and Women who do this all. I served for 18 Month in the National People Army in the former GDR. But since serval Years my Wife and me feel connected with the U.S. God bless you all -salute to all of you and sorry for my bad English.

I remeber walking with my grandfather who was a triple war USMC veteran "walking through all his old wars" as he called it. He went to the vietnam memorial and just broke down sobbing saying "It should have been me" I was a new Afghanistan war vet at that time. And I just sobbed with him we were two veterans with different stories falling appart at the same thing. The lose of something more dear than life itself,your friends.

I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM, EVER I AM A PROUD DAUGHTER OF A VIETNAM VETERAN...Always have been and will forever be....GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Somewhere on that wall is a Name of a Man who died to save My Daddy's life. If it weren't for him I wouldn't be here. Thank you! And God Bless!

"We Were The Best America Had" Vietnam Veteran Brothers who fought without America's support Brothers who returned without America's welcome Brothers who will always be "The Best America Had".

I was drafted in 1969, so Vietnam was the reality of my youth. For many years I resisted visiting the wall, because I have too many friends there. I had to go to D.C. on business and visited it. I was several hundred yards away and the tears flowed. I have been back several times since and the tears flow. As I type this, tears flow..................they are all my generation.

My uncle was in Vietnam he's my strength whenever I need him. Thank you to everyone who served. WELCOME HOME!!!!

U.S. Army 1980-1988. I have not been where you guys have been. You have my utmost respect.....We stand among giants.

Thanks to all the Viet Nam vets. Welcome Home.. I am proud veteran of the US Army but only served in peace time... Thanks again for your sacrifice!!

Rips my heart out. I've a Vietnam vet. Some made it out, others didn't.

AS a Vietnam vet this is a great song to my brothers and I still think all of you and one day we all be having a beer together. God bless and I will never forget you and it was a pleasure to serve! Peter Thomas

Thank you for this emotional video. My brother was a member of the NZ ARMY SAS REGIMENT that fought in Vietnam ( 2 x tours of duty) and is so proud to have fought along side soldiers from the US, AUSTRALIA & KOREA. When he watches images of "The Wall" he often has tears in his eyes over the loss of so many brave vets. RIP to all fallen Vets in Vietnam, NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN BY THE PEOPLE, unfortunately the same cannot be said about our governments-US, AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND,SHANE ON YOU!

Awesome song, and video. I heard somebody say if WWII was the greatest generation, the men and women that served in Vietnam were the greatest of their generation. I agree. Most didn't even want to be there, but they fought with honor, to protect their buddies. And got treated like shit when they came home. I was 17 when it ended, and 18 when I joined the Marines. I served with a lot that were there. I was proud to meet every one of them. Welcome home guys.

THANK YOU! I am a Proud daughter of a Vietnam Vet (died when he was 48) that war killed him just as if he were on the battlefield...The Vietnam Vets did not get the welcome home they should of, SO WELCOME HOME, THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! YOUR ROCK!

i got 6 cousins on the wall. they died young... too young. God bless them.

Being British I am grateful my country stayed out of Vietnam. I have seen that wall in Washington and in 1998 I went to Vietnam. I cannot imagine the hardships that those poor American boys went through, the constant terror never knowing when danger could come, the heat and the hostility of their own people when returning home. I remember a woman I met in Vietnam, I complimented her on her excellent English, she told me she had been married to a GI who promised to take her to America but he was killed in the Mekong Delta, so much misery and grief all around only time will heal the scars. Though my country stayed out of Vietnam and I know no one who fought in that war I give our American cousins my respect

Joe, you're on that wall, but you're in my memories and still my heart. We were young and enjoyed each other's company. Thank you for your service and the good memories I have of us. May you rest in peace, Joe Garrity.

I remember getting to the very edge, and I collapsed in a heap of tears and grief. Before my knee's hit the ground, I had to very strong hands under my arms. Honor guards, this was 1986. Two Marines sat with me for six hours until I could get to my buddies' names. I stayed until dark. They got me a taxi. I left a letter to "Clifford E. Bench". We had our birthday parties together as kids. He died two months before his 19th birthday. I got there a year after his death. I miss him. Damn I miss him

you know ,my grandpas name is on that wall,this is the best tribute to the wall

Years ago a good friend of mine left me one of his purple hearts when he died in his will. To this day I still can't touch it or look at it without feeling proud of him yet unworthy to be in possession of such a medal. Rest in peace Marine.

hi I am 12 years old I just want to say thanks to anybody who severed and died for my country

The men and women who served in all our wars were the greatest of their generations.

I wish I could say it was a wall that healed. The memories of my Brothers gone are still just as real as they were in '65-67.

I was with the 101st Airborne in nam 1968-70 1st as a lowly 11B10P then when I extended I went over to being a door gunner. Today im just a 65 year old Vietnam vet with a 100% disabled rating and also 100% for PTSD. I was I guess lucky as when I returned home at 24 I met a cute 16 year old girl and married her after 41 years we are still married even after all I put her through . To all my brother Vietnam vets out there I say Love you all brothers

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. RIP.

In 1999 I finally felt that I was ready to visit the Wall. I found out I wasn't ready. It's the first time my wife ever saw me break down and cry. It's now 2024, 25 years have passed and I'm still not ready to return. I'm not ashamed to admit that even this song brings tears to my eyes. RIP my brothers.

I have heard many veterans being thankful when young people honor their service I hope that one day you will be able to go back to "The Wall" In the meantime take time to thank a veteran

Excellent, you say what many of us feel, thank you. Without a doubt, one of the best tribute songs. MSgt, USAF (Ret) Vietnam Vet, 1970-71

Thank you for posting this. I'm a Vietnam veteran who was there and will never forget what we vets went through when we came home USMC

Thank you, thank you.... For remembering why we stand for the National Anthem..

To all my brothers & sisters who served, but most especially my brothers & sisters who were in Nam. Nam, 67-68

My dad served in WW2 and i was brought up to respect what all war vets went threw.I fly my American flag proud..And this song is a sweet remembrance to the fallen and the living..If you dont like America...get a plane ticket and leave.Thank you to all the War Vets..Because of your service I am greatly in your debt to My freedom.Always Thank a Vet!3

face it. morning the dead wont help anything, but shaking a vets hand and thanking him for serving will make his day

Very emotional song for this old Vietnam veteran!

If you don't back our troops then feel free to stand in front of them. - my dad

Bill Leisure, Vietnam Veteran 1967 - 1968 Gods Blessings to all my brothers in arms

Even my Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, and Combat Infantrymen's Badge can't obscure the fact that it took ten years before I could face and begin to be healed by this miraculous Wall. It was thirteen years before anyone thanked me. The sight of "Tree Vets" who still can't emerge from the adjacent trees, cross the lawn, and finally begin their own journey back breaks my heart and haunts my soul.--Tom Reilly

Thank you all who have served in the past and are serving in the present

A very heartfelt tribute to those of us who fought, died, and survived a senseless war (better known as a "conflict" by the politicians). Added note: Sleep well Capt. Francis Marion Smith, 52nd Avn BN, Pleiku, Vietnam 1966) a friend, a brother and fellow pilot. Your countless friends and I will always remember you!

Thank you to all!! My dad was 23rd infantry americal. I love you dad!! Jason

Salute to my brothers in arms who never made it home from one who still carries the scars.

God bless those Americans soldiers that gave their lives. You are all missed in are hearts.

Even today, its very difficult for my father to express how it was for him over there. When he thought we would shun him, we only held him that much tighter. When he cried, we cried with him. When he tells his stories, we listen closely. When he gets that blank stare, we help bring him back. Every night before he goes to bed, he gets a hug, a kiss, and an "I love you". No, he doesn't often speak openly of it, but we know deep inside, under that calloused and hardened exterior, he knows he is our hero. On those gentle, loving reminders, he seems to stand just a little straighter, his eyes gleam a bit more proudly. He still is bitter about his welcome home, but he knows at least at here at home, he is truly loved and appreciated. Now its our turn, his children, to care for him. We now serve him with with honor, dignity, long deserved respect, and quiet service. You see, when a soldier goes to war, its not just the soldier that serves, but their family too. To all other veterans of any war, especially the Vietnam War, thank you from the depths of our hearts.

Thank you so much Mitch Townley.... I lost brothers of my generation in Vietnam.... this song always brings me to tears. RIP my friends.....

respect for this men..!!! i was a dutch marine...i was in irak.afghanistan...salute to my American Brothers..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the privilege of working with a group that created a half scale replica of the Wall. I was able to visit the wall in DC in 1990, and as I looked for and found the names of more than three dozen comrades and schoolmates the tears flowed, the pain still remains. I was an infantry squad leader and platoon sgt. Americal 1970-71. I honor their memory...

One of the most moving memorials I have ever been too. Was id D.C. for a pot parade, went to the wall to pay my respects, say to middle age guys hugging and crying - they hadn't seen each other since 1967. One wounded in combat, his buddy was medic who saved him. They had never had contact until they randomly met at the wall. I was a tough guy, attitude laden young adult, and I cried like a child. Most moving thing I've ever seen. Welcome home boys, you are loved ,respected for your service!

Having been a part of this war, I want to remember my four friends who are on that wall and often think about where they would be today and what their life might have been if they came home.

On this Memorial Day 2024 ...I Remember and Honor my Neighbor ....HENRY " FRANKIE" EVANS ...WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 18 MAY 1969 ...AT FSB HUSKEY .....18 YEARS OLD ...52 DAYS IN COUNTRY ....LOVE YOU FRANKIE ....

God Bless All who served. Forget the "politics" and the insanity of the war and just remember that all those young men were serving their country. God Bless them ALL!

hello, I'm 18 and I'm in the Navy Junior ROTC, and my brother was in the aren't infantry for 15 years. I see the importance in everything and I want to thank everyone who served. it means a lot and I want to be able to see this wall one day. it would mean a lot and an honor to you all. thank you for serving every veteran ❤

Thanks to all Vietnam Veterans. Also Welcome Home. I know many of you have never gotten that respect. My father and uncle are Vietnam Vets. Dad was USN Uncle was USMC Infantry. I still remember the first time dad took me to a replica "moving wall" in our neighborhood. They will never be forgotten.

I think about Vietnam everyday. I will be making my 3rd trip to The Wall on Veterans Day to read names. It is a privilege and honor to have served in Vietnam and I would do it again. It is with respect and honor that I visit The Wall, because I am here and they are not, and I will never forget them. I will visit The Wall as long as I can just to rememer those whose names are on The Wall. I only wish I could do more.

Thank you for your service and also thank your Uncle John And thank you to all that have served and all those still serving.

I have been to the wall. You can feel the souls of all the fallen soldiers. ,it is an over willing feeling. To all those whom have served and to those whom are serving Thank you for both your Bravely and your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

the guy with the lightning patch on his hat was the division i served with in nam! Tropical Lightning The 25th inf. 67/68/69

When my dad returned from Vietnam he returned to no fanfare or gratitude. When he arrived home a young girl spat in his face and called him names that I cannot repeat here. He stopped and wiped his face and told the girl that he pitied her. He then slowly walked away. I am glad to see the Americans of my generation welcoming our heroes home and treating them with respect.

Saw The Wall last month. I was own leave when my cousin was brought home. His name is on The Wall. He was first a Marine and was wounded. Was given a medical release. Then tried to get back in. The Army let him in and made him a tank comander...... that's when his name was put on the list for The Wall....He was a soldier threw and threw. 2 purple hearts, silver star and the best guy you could know!

Hi, Praiseingers!! Have we both noticed that the older we get, the faster the time goes?? The Wall will always be the same to those who understand its significance. We hear the words "thank you" all the time now. I just so wish that more of us had lived to finally be given the recognition, the respect, the honor that all veterans deserve. God bless.--Tom Reilly

Thank you for your service and God Bless. Been to the wall several times, with tears in my eyes. I'm always impressed with how quiet and respectful everyone is there. However, the last time, kids were running around playing and their parents were yelling at them or laughing. I couldn't take it and had to leave. Time moves on I guess the Wall doesn't mean the same to people who did live in that time. Hard to believe; we're getting old! It seems like a few years ago.

As i stepped off the plane, being assaulted with the heat and smell, i was too green to realize what was to come . I've been to the wall, wept like sooo many have. And wondering while i touch the wall, why them Lord and not me. Names i touch, memories i relive. What a heart wrenching song. Heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time. Too many names, too many memories.

as a Post Vietnam Veteran it was watching those Heros coming home that inspired me to serve I Fly my Pow and American Flags Proudly To My Brethren Welcome Home To The Fallen You're Not Forgotten

I went to the moving wall (2011), and though i had never meet my second cousin I knew him and when I saw and touched his name I felt like I was reaching for him and he was in the wall reaching back at me. I could not stop the tears. POW/MIA You Are Not Forgotten!

Thank you to the soldiers who fought during Vietnam.

Thankyou for this song, my Dad is on the wall and the families left behind had their fights because of Vietnam and I am damn proud of my Dad he was shot down and killed in '65

I was a senior corpsman with the 2/6 Marines in Viet Nam Era. It was the best duty I ever had. To this day, after 45 years they still call me "Doc" a title I wear with pride. Semper Fi

May you all rest in peace thank you for all you've done

The war was over, 2 years, when I came of age. I found myself immersed in study of the war for years. I decided my studies would not be complete, until I went to the wall. In 1987, I was able to complete that goal. I still cry just thinking of walking among all those names. Thank you, to all vets out there!

I don't know of anyone that could watch this video and cry your eyes out and swell with pride inside and give thanks to the men and women who give us our freedom❤🙏🇺🇸💯 I will always respect and give thanks 2 past and present Heroes of this world the real men and women of military God bless and God bless America the true heroes will forever live in my heart🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Forever changed. I was 3 when Uncle Sanford died in Vietnam! Love You.

I'm a carrier sailor and proud member of "The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club", who never got close enough to shake a fist at our enemy, but it always has given my heart a great feeling when an in country soldier tells me how we were part of the team, or tell me a story of how our A-4's saved their butts and thank me for that, even we navy men and carrier sailors have our own ghosts and guilt, but we respect the in country guys more than anyone else and were glad to have helped you guys get home in one piece, like I did keep on friends justasinger54

this has to be the 20th time I've watched this and loved it thank you all our veterans who served you will always be in my heart and my prayers I love this song as well also to those who did not make it back thank you for serving your country thank you to all our retired veterans thank you, soldiers, still serving now in the end your the reason i still have my freedom today

And I want to apologize. I want to thank all the women who served also, God bless 🙏

Vietnam Veteran,68-69. I went to view the wall in the early 80s with two small and busy children. As we walked along the wall reading the names my to kids became totally quiet and respectful without my coaxing. Even today I think of the power of that monument.

I'm glad I found this song among my suggestion list. I'm not in any shape or state to fight for my country but having my grand father, father, uncle and big sister in the forces at one time in their life it has taught me many things. I will always support the troops and honor those who died. I want to visit the wall one day and pay my respects and just say "Thank you" to all of the soldiers who died for us. These are the real Heros.

Veterans are a group of men I hold the utmost respect for. When I think of all they went through, and how there is now way how I could ever understand what it was like... well, it is something I can't even find the words for. To all veterans who read this, thank you for your service.

TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS "WELCOME HOME!" WE SERVED WITH HONOR. SEMPER FI GOD BLESS AMERICA

I heard this song on RU-vid, a week later, I was standing in front of it and found my friend and mentor, the man who, through his training of me, saved my life but lost his. Don't know if I will be able to return there but His name will always be with me.

I finally made it to the wall last year, too many of my generation's names on that wall. I will never forget their sacrifice, god bless everyone of them and their loved ones.

I would like to recognized my brother in-law Ronald Lynn Costner Sr. For his eight years in the USArmy and coming home to his family. He is so kind but his silence let's me know it must have been hell over there. He is a Proud Veteran and I love him so much. Robin.

Thank you, I have several Army buddies on the that wall, rest in piece, I will never forget you and your sacrifice. Great Tribute / 2nd Brigade 4th Infantry, LLRPs provisional, Pleiku, South Vietnam 68/69

In my comment above I was relating how shitty my dad was treated when he came home. I also wanted to point out that people of my generation (today) are treating our returning veterans with respect here in the US. I, myself, am a persian gulf veteran and have received no disrespect from anyone since I've been home. I love and repsect my dad very much.

You said it better than I could and I'm not usually at a loss for words. The Lord be with all of you. As my brother always said, after Nam every day is grace.