beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP all soldiers who have given their lives selflessly in the line of duty and thank you to all who have served and are currently serving
What an amazing piece. I've served in Afghanistan and Iraq for my country and I was proud to serve with the American soldiers. RIP to all who gave their lives for their country. Brothers to the end.
This is old Airman served during the early stages of Vietnam in remote site Intel. I did not serve in-country. My particular specialty was stationed in other sites. I thank you for your service. My family has served since The American Revolutionary War where my distant paternal grandfather fought with the Virginia 9th Line at Germantown and Brandywine. I have friends, Marine Corps and Army, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. God Bless you.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours, sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln 1864
i just sat down for a bite of lunch while preping food for christmas day and found this. its a very moving piece and very well done merry christmas to all your and our (British) troops, stay safe
What a beautiful hymn! This rendition ranks very favorably with the USNA Glee Club's rendition of "Eternal Father Strong to Save." Thanks so much for posting.
Amazingly well-written and equally well performed piece! Oh, and the note on the one midshipman in the group... The service academies often send a few cadets/midshipmen to each other's schools for a semester. Makes for fun pranks during Beat Army/Air Force/Navy weeks, but there's a deep respect for each other, regardless of rivalries.
@EMT308 We do academy exchanges between the AF, the Navy, the Coast Guard and the Army - she was one of our exchangers. We had a zoomie last semester as well.
@EMT308 The midshipman was participating in the inter-academy exchange program for fall semester. She was in my son's cadet company. Go Army, Sink Navy!! :)
@Qedia From wikipedia "Glee Club" "A glee club is a musical group or choir group, historically of male voices but also of female or mixed voices, which traditionally specializes in the singing of short songs-glees-by trios or quartets. The first named Glee Club was founded in Harrow School, in London, England, in 1787."
I'm assuming these are either military people in training... That would explain why they have the best cut offs I have ever heard. When they finish a verse they have perfect timing, which is hard to do.
Great song. My men's chorus just got to sing this (among other things) in the Capitol rotunda. Talk about acoustics! Btw, what's up with the one midshipman in a USMA glee club chorus? And I have to say it because I saw the pro army comment further down: Go Navy! Beat Army!
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP all soldiers who have given their lives selflessly in the line of duty and thank you to all who have served and are currently serving
Each time I hear this, I weep. It speaks to my Warrior heart and soul. God Bless All who have served, now serve and shall serve in the years to come.
Amazing, LONG LIVE WEST POINT!! planning to attend
What an amazing piece. I've served in Afghanistan and Iraq for my country and I was proud to serve with the American soldiers. RIP to all who gave their lives for their country. Brothers to the end.
This is old Airman served during the early stages of Vietnam in remote site Intel. I did not serve in-country. My particular specialty was stationed in other sites. I thank you for your service. My family has served since The American Revolutionary War where my distant paternal grandfather fought with the Virginia 9th Line at Germantown and Brandywine. I have friends, Marine Corps and Army, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. God Bless you.
I love these young Americans, they are the future of our country, and I feel safe!
This song played at my grandpas funeral because he actually graduated from west point. I miss him dearly!!!
Perfect piece for Memorial Day! Just discovered it. Love the amazing choir!
(although I do miss the sound of the all-male chorus days)
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should
attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I
cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in
the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly
Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only
the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that
must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of
freedom.
Yours, sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln 1864
I remember this hymn in "We Were Soldiers" & President Reagan's funeral, both brought tears to my eyes. Great hymn...great movie...great president!
Gorgeous, strong 4-part harmony!
Outstanding! Hoo-rah!
i just sat down for a bite of lunch while preping food for christmas day and found this.
its a very moving piece and very well done
merry christmas to all your and our (British) troops, stay safe
My granddad who was a retired air force member died and this was his favorite song I miss him so much
Beautiful.
God bless you all
What a beautiful hymn! This rendition ranks very favorably with the USNA Glee Club's rendition of "Eternal Father Strong to Save." Thanks so much for posting.
Amazingly well-written and equally well performed piece! Oh, and the note on the one midshipman in the group... The service academies often send a few cadets/midshipmen to each other's schools for a semester. Makes for fun pranks during Beat Army/Air Force/Navy weeks, but there's a deep respect for each other, regardless of rivalries.
@EMT308 We do academy exchanges between the AF, the Navy, the Coast Guard and the Army - she was one of our exchangers. We had a zoomie last semester as well.
@EMT308 The midshipman was participating in the inter-academy exchange program for fall semester. She was in my son's cadet company. Go Army, Sink Navy!! :)
@Qedia From wikipedia
"Glee Club"
"A glee club is a musical group or choir group, historically of male voices but also of female or mixed voices, which traditionally specializes in the singing of short songs-glees-by trios or quartets. The first named Glee Club was founded in Harrow School, in London, England, in 1787."
Hearing this makes me proud to be a Navy Veteran.
Hoorah soldiers hoorah
@eodcheese Ahhhh......thank you.
Naval A
cademy exchange Midshipman there. Nice.
@MyMark1958 The Army yell is Hooah! The Marine yell is Oorah!
I suggest you pick one or the other. ;)
I'm assuming these are either military people in training... That would explain why they have the best cut offs I have ever heard. When they finish a verse they have perfect timing, which is hard to do.
lol, I just giggled about the same thing...
My cousin Tunde
bottom row
"Interior shot of the Cadet Chaplin"?
Makes you wonder what end they stuck the camera in...
Great song. My men's chorus just got to sing this (among other things) in the Capitol rotunda. Talk about acoustics!
Btw, what's up with the one midshipman in a USMA glee club chorus?
And I have to say it because I saw the pro army comment further down: Go Navy! Beat Army!
@SemperFidelis2016 geez, did you find that in the marine corp handbook ? cuz I've heard both used interchangeable by both branches.
@EMT308 Exchange semester probably.
as the guy above says, she is a Naval Cadet.
That midshipmen (midshipwomen?) is hot.....
@Qedia Except that there are women...