I am proud to be the daughter of a US Marine!!! My dad served in WW II, Korea and Viet Nam. We lived at both Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point when I was in grammar school and junior high. I also worked for several years at HQMC and my son was in the Marines for 8 years. I feel I am and have been a part of a great organization. God bless all who have served and are still serving. Thank you for your service!!!
....AND WHEN HE GETS TO HEAVEN, TO ST. PETER HE WILL TELL, ONE MORE MARINE REPORTING, SIR, I'VE SERVED MY TIME IN HELL!! ....... HOOO RAH!! (My 97 year old father fought on Iwo Jima, Guam, Bougainville and Guadalcanal. God Bless the U.S. Marine Corp and all who have and presently serve!!!)
My mom used to sing this while she cleaned house when I was a little kid. I didn’t know what halls of montezuma and shores of Tripoli were, but I loved the sound of it. She had to explain what marines were too. God bless these guys.
After serving 10 years in the Marine corps from 89 to 99 every time I hear that song My heart beat up a little bit I was so honored to serve this great country God bless America and God bless United States Marine corps simplify my brothers and sisters
@@cat416bbackhoe4 no regrets I have family that needed me home I had a son that was going in the wrong direction so I always be proud that I am a Marine
I was taught that song many many years ago when I was young. My Uncle Pat taught it to me and I did not know it was the Marine Corps hymn! When they started singing I got goosebumps and I knew every word still. I have to admit it brought tears to my eyes.
My just lost June 24th, to lung cancer cause by Agent Orange. Was the 5th Marines I think 11th,, Hotel Company a replacement for Hau City. He would serve on the Dallas, Tx. PD for 9yrs. 81 He'd enlst in US Army serve for 16years until he was medically retired in 84 due to PTSD from Vietnam, Desert Storm. He was a Marine at heart. I'm handicapped, he didnt have time to wait for approval to rejoin thee marines. To him and all Marines Semper fi.
@@mikemesser4326 SORRY ABOUT THAT A FRIEND OF MINE WAS KILLED IN A CAR CRASH & HER FIANCEE & SON WAS AIR LIFTED (WITH LIFE THREATENING INJURIES) SO I HAD BEEN CRYING FOR HOURS!!! AND THINKING ABOUT OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE SERVICE TO AND FOR OUR COUNTRY 🇺🇸& THE "THINGS THEY HAVE SAW & ARE TRYING TO DEAL WITH"... A FRIEND HAS PTSD BAD & HE NEVER KNOWS WHAT WILL TRIGGER AN EPISODE I SIMPLY TRY TO BE HERE "ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT" AND THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND TAKE CARE STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS 🕊️ YA
I've sang this song so many times over the years. In fact, its over 40 years and remember the first time I heard. My cousin married a Marine back in the late 1970's and it gave me goose bumps and started my absolute patriotic love for my country, the greatest one in the world!. I would have never guessed that after more than 40 years my grandson would be a Marine serving over seas. From a kid who sat around most of the time to going through pre training,, becoming the squad leader half way through was unbelievable. When graduation came at the end of his senior year in high school his recruit sergeant gave him his sash to wear with his cap and gown and the ceremony ended they gave a special standing ovation to him because he was leaving for boot camp. Bother his grandfather and I cried because we were so proud. Today he is learning to be an Aviation mechanic. I am proud to be a grandmother of a Marine, its an honor. I thank you and all Marines for their service. THE FEW THE PROUD THE MARINES! SEMPI FI!
I was a Drill Instructor with Kilo Co, 3rd Bn, from Apr 76 to May 78, and loved to hear my song day or night. I loved to yell “Get on your feet! They’re playing my song!” Needless to say the entire platoon would jump to their feet and “lock their bodies”. Still motivates me.
When I joined the Marine Corp in 1971 I knew when the D.I. (drill instructor) got on the bus I had made a mistake. Sergeant ordered us off the bus (with his terrifying voice) and had us line up outside in the rain. Then he had us sing the Marine Corp Hymn! For which I was the only one out of 35 recruits who knew the words...so he made me the platoon leader. I should have been called the Platoon SLAVE! But I lived the Corp.! Sempre Fi!
It's as good a way as any to select the platoon leader when you know nothing else about the recruits. You know the hymn - you're already ahead on the process of becoming a Marine. :D
I grew up with a father who was a hard core US Marine. He taught it to me and my 3 little Bros- when we were quite small… I still remember Every line!😍🤪
@@1gallimaufry Not if you look at it today, they are nothing as they were... The Corps really has a problem when they even discuss having staff NCOs without boot camp.... That is what Burger is talking about doing, along with other troubling under currents !!! I'll stick with the old Corps that I belong to !!!! Semper Fi ...... 1968 Parris Island...
My dad was a Marine also . Fought in WW2. Wounded twice. Taught me that song too.His favorite music was Victory At Sea album. Not sure who produced it, but he played it alot.
I'm proud to be a Marine, active 1967 to 1971. Be proud of any one of the branches you may have served in. The United States Military is the best in the world bar none. SEMPER FI.
My father knew that MC hym at Peliliu, Guadalcanal, Soloman Islands, Leyti and a couple more. His commanding officer was Chesty Puller. Scout Recon. Thanks, Dad ! Miss you
The USMC Story is false. It is a glorified story based on the responsibility it must carry out, but not for the service of "America" Country, but for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CORPORATION COMPANY INCORPORATED (City State District of Columbia). Look here: On the USMC official site Web, we find that it was founded on Nov. 10 - 1775 and now celebrates 245 years of service. False. Says the first action was in 1776, with the storming of Fort Montagu to seize a British munitions post. NOT. These events were not actually made by "Leathernecks", but by a Company of Militiamen from Philadelphia, very brave and well led. In 1775 there was no "America" Country. Only Continental Colonies and the Colonies did not yet have a Navy. (The Navy was founded in 1798). The USS Constitutión went to sea in Nov. of 1797 and was a reinforced and cannon-adapted merchant frigate. The most heroic action of the USS Const., was in 1812 when it defeated real and the thrut British warships. There were no "Leathernecks" here either. They were sailors against sailors. Then there is Tripoli (1805), where eight "Marines" defeated the Sultan of Morocco. Of course yes it is! LOL Either way, EIGHT soldiers are NOT a Marine Corps. A lot of money was paid by hiring mercenaries and thus Tripoli was taken. And then, Chapultepec, Mexico (1847). No. There were no Marines here either. Still, Marines' Hymn says: “From the Halls of Moctezuma, To the shores of Tripoli…” Which makes imagine a Regiment leaping and heading for the beach ready for combat. Crooked History. Fake Heritage. Fake Heroism. The truth is that USMC was created to protect the City State District of Columbia. It's a Praetorian Guard! An Army that is not part of the Army. A Navy that is not part of the Navy. But, it has its own ships; armored equipment; Air Force that is not part of the Air Force. The need to create a Private Force was seen when 17,000 WWI veterans (Bonus Army), demonstrated in front of the Capitol in 1932, and were evicted by Douglas MacArthur. USA CORPORATION CO. INC. saw with horror that at any moment a Revolution could break out and lose everything. The District of Columbia recalled from the history books that power is unstable and that it depends on the fidelity of the Army… yet ALL Coups come from the Army itself. Recent history told them that the Tsar of Russia was killed by a "spontaneous" Communist Revolution, where his own regular Army betrayed him. The same could happen here: A rogue mob could violently storm the Capitol. The 30's were very difficult times, for this being said, at that, they created their own Praetorian Guard. As Hitler created his Waffen-SS: “Always faithful” or “Semper Fi (Fidelis)”. But Fidelis to whom? To, We the People? Congress? Democracy? Governors of the States? No. Faithful to the District of Columbia and the Institutions that are there: FedRes; FinCEN; IRS; NSA, and others that ARE NOT PART of the Gov’t and that no one can intervene or supervise. USMC is present in the White House, in Camp David, in all the Military Bases of the World; in all Embassies and at strategic points. In this way, nobody can start a Revolution here, cuz all the important points are covered by an Elite Army that is NOT under the command of the Armed Forces; neither Marine nor Air nor Terrestrial. They are independent and at the service of the "President" Oh! Yeah… But of course it is! Surely the President feels safe surrounded by the Army of a Foreign Country that USURPED the land he occupies. Even Air Force One and Two is controlled by the USMC. Where did USMC come from? Here we go: All the Armed Navies in the world have in their ranks sailor soldiers who are in charge of Amphibious warfare; taking ports and beaches (and sabotage), in support of an invasion army. They are called Infantry Mariners. In fact, the Navy still has the SEALS Corps. Well, in 1932 some of these sailor soldiers were taken from Annapolis and placed near the Potomac. They gave them the best training; the best discipline; the best equipment and good pay but, this army had NO HONOR AND HISTORY. As everyone knows, this is extremely important to the morale and pride of any army. So they made it up. They stole the glory of others and attached it to a flag that still had nothing earned. WWII arrived, and they were sent to fight against Japan (They were Not sent against Hitler, but against Japan), and they deservedly earned their medals, especially in Mount Suribashi (Iwo Jima). Many died in Okinawa to achieve the glory of USMC. But The Korean War was bad. Viet Nam was worse. They did not do well in Viet Nam. USMC lost the war against Nam? OMG! Against a poor country, underdeveloped, malnourished, without Navy, without Air Force, without Company of Marines, Green Berets, SEALs, Rangers, Delta Force, Rambos or Chuck Norris. Defeated by a country of peasants without strategic plans, B-52 Bombers, PT-Boats, Atomics Submarines, without Aircraft Carriers, NO Continental Missiles, nor tanks, choppters, Gatlin Machins, Flamethrowers, Napalm, Agent Orange... and to top it off, defeated by an army of Teenagers WITHOUT SHOES who fought with bamboo sticks! Kicked asses and even invaded our Embassy. LOL.
HOORAH, indeed. I usually tear up when I hear this anthem. Have no one in or ever been in the Marines, but it sings to my heart of patriotism and sacrifice. I love that so many of these soldiers were at attention while they were singing. I forgot the most important part of my comment. Thanks to all the brave men and women who sacrifice on our behalf. Thank you for your service.
Barbara, before you burst into tears, dont forget that the armed forces of the usa are paid murderers and will go anywhere Uncle Sam sends them just so he can make a financial profit for himself and his greedy mates.
@@declanmurphy6427 THAT WAS TOTALLY UNCALLED FOR "DECLAN MURPHY" IT'S THIS SIMPLE MR.MURPHY AMERICA🇺🇲 "LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT💯"!!! SAFE TRAVELS TAKE CARE AND GOD ✝️ BLESS 🕊️AMERICA🇺🇲...
as an Army mom,, I see the faces of these men and I am so PROUD of each one of these guys,,GOD BLESS YOU no matter what branch of the military you serve..may God protect you and your families
I am in tears immediately as i read your words!🇺🇸🙏🕊❤️🕊🙏🇺🇸 May God richest blessings be with you and your family as your Son looks down over you from Heaven. And, May God Bless all The Marines and their families.
We also learned the Marines Hymn in elementary school. Thank each of you soldiers for the service you do for me and my family. God bless you all to stay safe and healthy.
As a 73 year old Marine, I still remember my DI telling me to ALWAYS stand at attention when singing the Marine Corps Hymn . Cause it was a HYMN!!!!!!!!! God, Corps and Country!
@@lissyperez4299 Proud to have served, would do it all over again if they would let old geezer like me go to the front lines. Save the young service person NOT be be sacrificed, they have a lot to experience in life!
@@abar7178 no I was only watching it. I am in 🇨🇦 Canada but my uncle was very proud of his time in our army that he wanted to pass that patriotism onto us.
They saved my sons life in Irag...he was air force firefighter going into Baghdad in the first week. He got off the transport with a MARINE at his back. Then my son had to scramble to get into gear and fight fires and the MARINES stood at his back literally so he could fight fire..bullets everywhere..people died. God Bless America and our armed forces.
Having a Godfather in the Marines and my Daddy in the Navy I was made to learn both hymns and memorize them too. Haven’t done it in so long I though I forgot. Well, I guess it does stick with you all your life.
My sister was born on Camp Lejeune while my dad was still in the Marines in 1954, unfortunately she passed a dew years ago at the age of 53 from Lymphoma, My dad died in 1999, he proudly considered himself a Marine all his life and sisplayed his Marine credentials in his office for all to see, Semper Fi.
@@abar7178 Thank you so much for your answer A. Bar!! Are you a Marine? If your answer is positve, it is a great honor for me. I have never spoken to a Marine from the United States. God bless you, Bar!!
My dad was a marine. I learned the hymn and how to salute before I could speak plainly. If someone asked what my dad did I would say " he a maween" proudly. He was a hard man for a little girl to live with. But I always was proud of his service.
My son, as a Marine, served from 1986 til 1992 and fought in Desert Storm. He is now 54 y/o and I'm still so proud of him and ALL our Marine Corps family. God bless and protect all who are serving and those who served. HAPPY 246TH BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR BIG AND BAD UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS !!
If you pray from your heart, you will get what you desire, The power of prayer will take you higher. Your faith should be stronger than you will and things will be fine all the while Its just a matter of that one smile; This will change your life forever So, pray with your heart. I’m using this medium to appreciate and thank you for your continuous support and prayers throughout my movie career once again thank you. I’m KEANU REEVES, Hope you don’t mind where are you from?!
@@kikipedersen7475 If that's what it takes then yes. Be proud of what these men and women sacrifice for you to be able to speak your negativity to whoever is listening. There a many places in this world that would call for your death for those words. Here they are protected. Protected by who? Yep. Our military forces when the situation calls for it. Enjoy your freedom.
Thank you! That thumb's up gave me a chance to sing with this amazing Marines. Thankfully, no dogs chimed in, no glasses broken, just me singing at the top of my lungs in my living room for noone's pleasure but mine.
WOW, BROUGHT BACK GREAT MEMORIES OF GROWING UP MARINE CORP AT CAMP LEJUENE, MONTFORD POINT NOW NAMED CAMP JOHNSON, THE AIR STATION, AND VISITS TO CHERRY POINT AS WELL. STANDING AT ATTENTION EACH TIME OUR FLAG WAS RAISED OR LOWERED, HEARING TAPS PLAYED FROM FAR OFF, AND FIVE LITTLE KID IN THE BACK OF MY MOM'S CHEVY BEL AIR, NO SEATBELTS OF COURSE, NO A/C OF COURSE AND SINGING THE MARINE CORP HYME AT THE TOP OF OUR VOICES! WOW
I was in 3rd grade on base at Camp Lejeune, 4th & 5th at the school at Montford Point. 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Cherry Point (50's and early 60's). Then, my dad was in Okinawa and then on independent duty, then to HQMC, then Viet Nam, then back to Camp Lejeune. He retired when he was in the Norfolk, VA, area...not sure exactly where. He was in for around 30 years. I remember the traffic stopping on base at Camp Lejeune when taps was played.
In elementary school, we had a school teacher who constantly reminded us on Assembly day that she lost all her family men in the war. As a result, she made us learn and sing all the military songs of all four branches of the United States of America military. Linda Beth Lawson, At the church I used to attend before the COVID-19 pandemic, we had international day wherein each of the twenty nine countries sold their food and did their ethnic skits. I, the American, played 'THAT'S A GRAND OLD FLAG' on my Bflat clarinet. Linda Beth Lawson,
We need something like this in all of our schools. Along with a decent civics class. Knowledge of our world and how to behave has been lost in my opinion. Bring back Civics and Geography with a taste of culture and food for each group represented in each class.
Gave me thrills! So proud of my nephew who is a PFC with marines. He just graduated boot camp on 9/17! Maddox we love you and are so proud of you! He survived boot camp in spite of fact his dear grandmother died just three weeks after he left for boot camp! The second anniversary of his dad’s death occurred while he was at boot camp!
Damn Marines, That sound as great today as it did in 1969 when I sang it with my brothers. Oh yeah, just case. In 1969 the only WOODSTOCK I remember. Was the Wood Stock of my M-!4 rifle . Semper FI Marines
That's what they were singing in the second battle of ft. Sumter on Sept 8th 1863 . when the confederate army made them all surrendered. And on the first battle of bull run when the confederate army made them run
I was born on 1969! Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedom!! God Bless you and your family abundantly always! Happy 4th of July!! Proud to be in the USA! Have been here since I was a child, now I'm 51 years young! Love you all!! 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏♥️♥️💯♥️🙏🇺🇸🙏♥️♥️💯🎉🎉💯♥️🙏🙏♥️♥️💯🎉🎉
As one of five children growing up with a WWII veteran Marine as our father, my dad made sure we all knew that song verbatim et literatim. If we faltered we were put on KP. 😊
This made me cry ,I come from a Marine Corps family ,my parents both fought in W W 2+,my daddy was a D.I. at Cherry Point long before I was born,my older brother husband and many of my peers fought in the Vietnam Conflict,all are now deceased,I loved off the base at Camp Pendleton for a year with my husband,then we transferred to Long Beach Naval Station ,where he would stand guard in his dress blues and wave people in the gates …SEMPER FI DO OR DIE!!!! And to every single person who have served our country in every war god bless each of you and keep,up the good work ,you bring honor and irked to,our country.
I am 86 years old and little did I realize in 1957 when I enlisted in the Corps, how proud I would be to say "I am a Marine". Gunny Finger, my Senior DI in Parris Island, told us this and at the time I did not understand". It is A BROTHERHOOD. May God Bless all my Brother Marines. Amen
More like it! Nothing is free. Thank y'all for ur service . i am honoured. All my family served. I have 1 brother left. Navy man. Tough old buzzard. I think he do it again.
Thank you so much I'm proud of the soldiers and yes I pray for them and their families. I have respect for our veterans and their families and pray for them as well.
I had 3 cousins in the Marines during Vietnam. I joined the USAS and served for 24 years. Still don’t know the words to the AF anthem but I still have the Marine theme embedded.
I had a lot of family members served in US Marines who fought against the Japanese during World War 2. As a civilian person who will actually say Semper Fi. 🇺🇲👍🇺🇲✌️🇺🇲
@@d6678 all of my uncles and cousins were MARINES … but my Dad was Navy … lots of fun listening to them poke fun at each other after a few beers … love my USMC & USN!
From the halls of public schools To the shores of the PTA We will fight our classroom battles With spit wads, mud, and clay First to fight for lunch and recess And to keep our desks a mess We are proud to claim the title Of teacher’s little pests I’m an army brat and this was our version of the marines hymn.
From the marines hymn to their uniform, I think they are the best hymn and look. All our military are beautiful thru and thru, their selflessness and courage leave me without words. Utmost respect and love to our military.❤🇺🇸
I went through this airport on my way to Afghanistan. Residents of this town are some of the sweetest folks I have ever met. They brought pizza from a local place, donuts, and all kinds of snacks laid out on tables. Even a volleyball team showed up! I still own a hand knit beanie a lady gave me. Wore it all the way to Afghanistan and a year later on our way back to Maryland. I still remember these people and is one of the most memorable moments I cherish dearly.
Thank Aman for those kind words, we still "Greet" the Troops but due to COVID we can no longer have a ceremony or give anything to the Troops bit we are still going to the flights to let the Troops know that we appreciate them.
