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With me being a black guy from the hood, I wish y’all could see peoples reaction when I tell them this has been my favorite since 2012. When I was in high school I played baseball. Every home game this was the last song we’d listen before hitting the field… No one would say a word or sing a lyric… just CAPTURED by the beautiful song we were listening to. One of my favs of ANY genre
I played this song for my parents, thinking they’d love it. But my mom said it made her too sad. I didn’t understand because I thought I was honoring them. They’re gone now. Such a deeply, personal song!
This song makes me think of my dad. He was in the Navy in WWII. After 15 years, he switched to the Air Force when us kids came along. Back then, the Air Force was better for families than the Navy. I saw several photos in this video of men in Navy uniforms. Toward the end, there were photos of men in AF uniforms. Couldn't tell if they were the same men. But I could "see" my dad all over this video. My hero. ❤❤
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....
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.
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 😀
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
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
My Grandfather served in WWII in the Navy, I enlisted as a United States Marine in 1989, Grandpa passed away before I retired from the Marines, but his stories and his life paved the way for the man I became, Thank you to the greatest generation this world has ever seen,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you for your service and your grandfather too! My granduncle was a veteran of World War 1, Peace Time, WW11 and the Korean Conflict. He retires with over 26 years of government service. he dies in 1968 with a rare blood disease. I have also several that was in the Civil War. Revolutionary War too. My 3 great grandfather was in prison in the Civil War and lived to be release and die at 93. While he was in prison, he wrote a song.
Thanks for your service brother. My Dad was a WWII Army Combat Vet that served in N Africa and the European Campaign, including D-Day. You may or may not laugh. He talked me out of joining the Marines and into the Air Force. Told me they had a lot of women. He knew I loved my women. He wasn’t wrong. 😂 That was in 1982 and a memory I’ll never forget. He’s been gone since ‘05 and is at the Veterans Cemetery in Agawam, MA. God bless your grandfather and my dad, they were from a special generation.
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...
I was fortunate to miss a war in this country but when I turned 18 and married with a baby I thought back then I would be dragged thru one but life let me raise my girls and I'm thankful
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. 🇺🇸
@@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.
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.
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.
I remember my grandfather telling me the only candy he had during the great depression was a lump of brown sugar. Its why that generation loved candy so much, it was a luxury to them.
I wich I could have my family Back but you see my love has passed over to the other side my mother and father bough have passed as well so I am a very lonely so I lesson to my loves song by Chris C hurchills song ricking ball l fill her with me and i city my eod out
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 🇺🇸"
Its amazing ever since my dad showed this song and told it reminded him of my great grandfather I have not gone more then 3 days without listening to him play this masterpiece
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✨
My grandpa died in 2003, Pearl Harbor Dec. 1941 he and his brother enlisted Jan 1942. His brother was Army Air Corps, my grandpa was Navy USS Helena fought in many major battles in the Pacific, and his ship was torpedoed in July the 6th of 1943 in the Kula Gulf and sunk. Spent 3 days in a raft till they landed on the Island Vella Lavella. Rescue and finish the war, came home and farmed and raised hell. Patriots
😢whew! Y'all need to stop! Haha You're ALL making me cry! ALONG with the song! I'm a combat vet of the Iraq War, 07-08, 09-10. I was a Cav Scout in the Army. My grandfather (also Army) was a paratrooper in WWII. He also served in korea and vietnam. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters who served and to My Heroes of THE GREATEST GENERATION!!! I really and truly appreciate seeing how much love veterans are getting here. It's awesome. God bless all Y'all and God bless my brother Jamey!! God bless and rest Jamey's grandpa and grandma!
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This song brings back all the memories I have as a kid listening to my grandpa telling me bout the good old days . He was born 1924 died last year. I miss you grandpa
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.
I agree this is one of my favorite country songs! Once you start listening to country, you realize that the country music stereotype of beer, whiskey, horses, and guns is false and only used in such a small percentage of country songs. Most country songs are about life and how to deal with hard times rather than anything else.
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
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
Reminds me of my dad. He flew 10 Hump missions over the Himalayas during WWII..He also flew in the the Berlin Airlift. He was the reason I became a pilot. And after 50 years of it, I'm retired. I miss you dad. Rest in peace. I hope you're catching plenty of largemouth bass up there. I'll join you someday.
I lost my grandma and my grandpa when this song came out I watch this video and cry because my life was in black and white lobe the song one of my favorite songs
Rest in peace Grandpa Garten. Enlisted in the navy before he 18 was 15-16 to escape the orphanage. He still kept his brothers and sisters close. Served on the USS Tiger a uboat in the northern Atlantic fighting German uboats. He was a gunner. His ship was blown up and he floated in the northern Atlantic for 2 days and saw his buddies get eaten by sharks. He made it back to the USA, had 9 kids, and I’m one of his grandchildren. Thank you grandpa Garten of the uss Tiger uboat.
Just before my friends grandfather passed away, we went for a visit. His grandmother sat down with me and thumbed through an old black and white photo album. She smiled as she stopped on a picture of proud young man standing in front of shiny car. The picture was taken in 1939. She smiled and said "Look at him, this was taken when he came to pick me up on our first date". The next photo was of him, with a group of other young men. She paused, said nothing for a minute or so, then said "There he is with John. John didn't come back from the war....a lot of them didn't". Then she closed the album and walked away.
Every time I hear this song I think of my Dad .I grew up on a farm .My Dad served in Korea and my mom and Dad were married for 49 years before my Dad passed away great song it tells a lot of stories that we can relate to
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.
My grandpa came over from Ireland on the Lusitania. Couldn't find work so eventually when he was old enough, became a boxer. A Kansas City golden glove boxer. He met my grandma and she told him he had to quit boxing. Soon after aquired his first Piggly Wiggly. Had 2 more before you know it. Then the great depression hit. He couldn't turn broke, starving people away. They would give him IOU's but he knew they could never pay it back. He eventually lost all stores, but karma was good to him and grandma. The rest you're going to have to watch on the big screen if I ever finish writing down his story. He lived to 99 years. Grandma 95. Miss them so much. Went there every Sunday as a child. Of course gramps had boxing on😊
Some new stuff is alright but they mostly just seem to play Pitbull on the country stations, or pop songs written by committee. They call it country just cos they found an old truck that they could put in the music video. Luke Combs, Cody Johnson is what I like that's modern. Not as good as this, mind, but still good.
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. ♡
This song is what is the story of my Dad! He, went over seas when he was 17, had his 18th birthday going over seas! Fought in Korea, for 4 yrs! My, Dad is gone but this is the story of his life and mine! Love you Daddy! He, was hell of a soldier!
A lot like my dad. Coming from a VERY long line of military veterans, he enlisted in the Army at 16 (they had to lie about their age back then & could get away with it, plus his family was very poor, his dad being killed in a auto crash while coming back from fighting in WW1, when my dad was 2, & had 5 older sisters, some old enough to easily be his mother), & he fought in Korea sometime afterwards. My gram never accepted any public nor military assistance, & she worked for 5 cents/hr at a bakery. But Dad met some great friends during that time. My fave was a guy who was in the Marines fighting there. As luck would have it, he was from the same small mountain town my family lived, & shortly after I arrived in the world ('69), the man had opened a biker bar. Lol My crazy biker cousin on my mom's side would take me & my bestie in, starting when we were 15, & leave us. So many classic rock songs playing constantly (back then, classic rock was 60's & 70's, mostly), a lot of games of pool played & darts thrown, awesome food, spectacular people, & unbeatable memories. It's still the same today, minus the bikers & fixed up, of course. I.D.'s weren't exactly a top priority back then, especially there. The owner was always sitting on the same stool, far end of the bar, & it appeared he was always sleeping, because his eyes were closed when you got close enough to see. Fooled me! He was not only aware I was in there, he also knew who I was, somehow (Dad had spies for me EVERYWHERE!!) But the owner was really cool about it, never telling my dad because he knew my dad well & knew he would've made me suffer, horrendously, lol. He actually served me & kept an eye on me when things got rough there, as it often did. That was my regular spot until I moved out-of-state at 25. What I did not know a lot of those yrs was that one of my grade school teachers was the owner's wife, but she was never there, thank goodness! Lol I came back a few yrs ago (4/2021) to spend my parents' last yrs with them, along with my older brother. My bestie of nearly 45 yrs & I still go there, & although that owner has long ago died, his family still owns & runs it. My old teacher even makes appearances sometimes. That family is top-of-the-line people, always. Dad died in Jan '23 at 90-yrs-old, Mom just passed a few mos ago, in March, at 88. My youngest son is now a U.S. Marine, just starting his 7th yr. I thank all who've served, & I appreciate them very much. ❤
Carry on without me😂 I am already in my third quarantine. Our president has lied he has no plan for covid and has made thousands of Americans and Canadians unemployed. Imma stay in 2020😂
@@jackmackinnon2590 ... in 2 hours this president will have been on office for exactly 8 days. What exactly do you think he could get passed in eight days? Under the 2020 president I had 6 covid funerals I couldn't attend and 5 of my family were hospitalized for covid, including myself and my mother. While jabbering idiots were going on about 2.1 million dead and the single highest death rate jump since 1918 being somehow fictitious. With a criminally negligent president encouraging the lie. 1/4th of all covid cases are in America. 1/5th of all deaths despite better odds for survival. And this, despite half the nation refusing protection or testing because they follow the guy claiming that the virus doesn't exist. Stay in 2020.
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
My Grandfather, from Sand Mountain Alabama, died this week at the age of 93, he lied about his age to fight for the red white and blue, they don't make them like him anymore. USS Cowie, red white and blue true, lied to join a year early. They don't make them like him anymore.
My dad 20 year 82nd and 101st Airborne retired/deceased lied about his age as well to go serve his country🎈🕊🇱🇷 #DamnproudAmerican #Korea love you dadxo
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
The greatest generation. When they still believed in god and family and country. God rest there souls. My grandpa was one of them. I love you grandpa. And thanks for all. You done. ,,
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.
***** listen dont comment if you dont like it man i love this song it reminds me of being at the farm with my grandparents its a nice song to look back quit being so damn negative
If this song doesn't make you think and realize the beautiful life you have due to those before us, then I suppose you are a numb person. Here's to all those folks that came before us....THANK YOU!!!
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.
@@chantelbarcomb1766 what are you talking about? there's no dividing here. You need to respect their title. Not everyone in the military is a soldier. That's army. You need to respect what their role and title is. You wouldn't call a fire fighter a policeman and vice versa. Theres no dividing or rivalry coming from me, they have titles.
I am fortunate enough to have known both my grandpas, and both were in WWII. They are both gone now, and I wish more than ever that I could see them again now to tell them how much their sacrifice has meant to me. Jamey Johnson is keeping their memory alive. Glad he is.
+Christian Huonder my dads, dad was a russian sniper and my moms dad was a US marine. When they were sober they hated 1 another. 3 hours later and 2 wiskey bottles gone they were best of friends telling stories. by bottle 4 they spoke there own langauge that no one could understand. yep good ole days.
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 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. ruclips.net/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/видео.html God bless our troops. 0311 USMC, I miss that Infantry life. Your grandpa is a hero
When I’m working in the cold and busting every thing, thinking tomorrow is going to be the same. I think of my family, and the men before me who had to do the same thing, sometimes even worse. It reminds me that this is what real men do, and then I embrace it.
😢❤My family picture ,of 14 that tiny girl leaning up by mama was me at my ole mans funeral .😢 I quit counting how many ive lost an gave to him an the angels .❤
MICHELLE GARNER Sorry to hear that MICHELLE. Someone i care about a lot is in right now too. I know how it feels. Hope you get through it ok and it all works out for the best for y'all.
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.
This song makes me think of my grandparents, especially my dad’s mother who grew up on the family farm during the depression. Her daddy and brothers (as kids) plowed behind horses from daylight to dark for days on end to plant the cotton during those hard times. She said she got good at picking cotton, and could pick 100 pounds of “that stuff” in a day. She said she had to watch for those ole stingin’ worms that hid under the bolls, because they felt like wasp stings on her fingers. It was every day hard work in the summer heat until they got it all picked. They only had one change of clothes she washed by hand on Saturdays by a spring, and worried everyday if they’d have enough to eat. But they grew enough food on the farm and always had some to share. I so wish I could go back in time with some money to share with them. This song brings a tear every single time I hear it.
With me being a black guy from the hood, I wish y’all could see peoples reaction when I tell them this has been my favorite since 2012. When I was in high school I played baseball. Every home game this was the last song we’d listen before hitting the field… No one would say a word or sing a lyric… just CAPTURED by the beautiful song we were listening to. One of my favs of ANY genre
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I played this song for my parents, thinking they’d love it. But my mom said it made her too sad. I didn’t understand because I thought I was honoring them. They’re gone now. Such a deeply, personal song!
This song makes me think of my dad. He was in the Navy in WWII. After 15 years, he switched to the Air Force when us kids came along. Back then, the Air Force was better for families than the Navy. I saw several photos in this video of men in Navy uniforms. Toward the end, there were photos of men in AF uniforms. Couldn't tell if they were the same men. But I could "see" my dad all over this video. My hero. ❤❤
Music that tells a truth has no color
This song is my grandpa. Born in 33, served in the military and married to the love of his life for 63 years... I lose it every time.
Along with somebody's chelsea by Reba. That's the marriage I aspire to have, and what my grandparents are.
both my grandparents are 96yrs old, and have been married for 74 yrs... you just dont find a love like that anymore.....
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....
Chris Farmer out) .loud kopoklppommoippml)mooookolppmmkouikmpopippmpppppiu. ok,pooling kpjhhmoiomkouy
I love that song 😂😂😂😃😄😅😆😉🤗😇😮😇😇😇😇
This is, in fact, the perfect Country & Western song.
100% Agree - Unfortunately the next generation may not understand.
It's awesome amen thank you Jesus amen ❤❤❤
Nothin about trains
@@joey-iz3tdOr mama, or trucks, or prison, or gettin' drunk.
Absolutely.
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 know, It seems like they young artist & their songs country mixed with some type of rap music.
Amen ❤✝️
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.
This is an oldie country song that will outlast a million new country songs. Jamey is amazing!! Writes for a lot country artists
Yesterday,yes ,I feel you my friend,😢it ain't like the good ole days
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 😀
Wow what a story, thanks for sharing. We Americans now take for granted our great nation and the sacrifices others made for us.
Proud of you, your family and your heritage
Sounds like a badass
your grandfather was a true hero.
Thank you
We played this at my great grandfather’s funeral today he served in world war 2 and this will now always have a special place in my heart
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IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG . AWESOME! .. IM SURE IT FIT PERFECT. 👍
Sorry to hear that but this a amazing
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
Thank him for his service🇺🇸
Makes me cry every time
Aye dad! I miss you we told many stories thru out pics ....
This song is a complete tribute to the greatest generation that ever walked on this earth. Thank you dad…
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 agree 100%
I'm def older than that generation....born in '89, but I'm an old soul and I'm terrified in the direction the world is headed.
@@aaronkirkland5211 You mean definitely younger?
@@vanlifebiker either that or buddy just turned 132
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
Thank you and your family for serving to keep our freedom free God bless you and your family.
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.
Thank you .
Thank you brother us army vet from 2014 to late 2017
Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
Thanks for (his) service
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.
Thank Him for his Service
Respect
Thank him for our freedom 🇺🇸
0% Drugs
0% Cars
0% Money
0% Girls
100% PURE TALENT 💯💯💯💯
tired of that gosh darn rap music boomer
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.
One of the greatest country songs ever written. Shoot, it’s one of the best written songs of any genre ever.
Agreed.
Totally disagree. But never mind.
@@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat talk to me lol what songs would you say?
I agree.
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.
Thank you to every man and woman who have put on a uniform and risked their life to defend their country
Amen!
Ballad of a southern man
yankeeedandy ....your welcome
yankeeedandy amen
thank you for the kind words. i miss my family right now
Jamey Johnson is an underappreciated Country music star and a USMC veteran. The perfect American.
Didn't realize he was a vet. Thank you for that information!
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.
Who wrote this song?
I agree
BLESED THOSE MEN WHO FIGHT FOR The love of his country. GOD ALMIGHTY BESS THEM..
My Grandfather served in WWII in the Navy, I enlisted as a United States Marine in 1989, Grandpa passed away before I retired from the Marines, but his stories and his life paved the way for the man I became, Thank you to the greatest generation this world has ever seen,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you for your service and your grandfather too! My granduncle was a veteran of World War 1, Peace Time, WW11 and the Korean Conflict. He retires with over 26 years of government service. he dies in 1968 with a rare blood disease. I have also several that was in the Civil War. Revolutionary War too. My 3 great grandfather was in prison in the Civil War and lived to be release and die at 93. While he was in prison, he wrote a song.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service Sir 🙏
Thanks for your service brother. My Dad was a WWII Army Combat Vet that served in N Africa and the European Campaign, including D-Day. You may or may not laugh. He talked me out of joining the Marines and into the Air Force. Told me they had a lot of women. He knew I loved my women. He wasn’t wrong. 😂
That was in 1982 and a memory I’ll never forget. He’s been gone since ‘05 and is at the Veterans Cemetery in Agawam, MA.
God bless your grandfather and my dad, they were from a special generation.
How in the hell did I not hear this song before? This is a masterpiece in storytelling.
One of the best country songs of all time. You must have just started listening.
Oliver Anthony did a cover of this. That made me search this. Amazing song!!!!
@Stovenator5000 Me too. I never heard this before till I heard Oliver Anthony's cover song of this.
Welcome friends, kick yeer boots up, beer in that cooler 🤙
It really is.
One of the most underappreciated country songs of all time
And under appreciated singer.
Love this song!
@@charlesgreathouse7376 no doubt
It did win song of the year at least
@@happyvalleybooksandstories22A me too
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...
Thank you all for your service
Thanks for your service brother...i truly mean that
Thanks for your service ! God bless you
Man, thank you guys for your service, it won’t be forgotten sir! God bless!
Thanks for your service! God Bless Americans like you
I was fortunate to miss a war in this country but when I turned 18 and married with a baby I thought back then I would be dragged thru one but life let me raise my girls and I'm thankful
Who is about to go on to 2020 and still rock this song
It is on a couple of playlists. Great song, a for sure classic!
I’m 14 and I love this song
Have it on repeat! Damn good song & great artists! Love Jamey Johnson!!
best country song ever
Chris Thornton Forever man lestin until 2095
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. 🇺🇸
Taylor who ?
@@jasonshoop4306Taylor shit !!!!
Country hasn't been country in decades.
Taylor....what a laugh.
This guy has no idea how many tight tough spots this song has powered me through. This is one of those songs that speaks to the soul.
Love and empathy have are colourblind
Honestly
I'm sure he knows...
It speaks so much to the memory of elders
@@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.
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.
Olivier Anthony brought me here...life is so amazing.
Me too Chris-Oliver has opened my eyes
Jamey*
This is a great song man
U have to check out Oliver Anthony's porno shoot. A1 filming
One of the few country songs in the last 20 years that’s worthy of being a classic.
County is my favorite but that being said this will always be a masterpiece
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.
They complained about black people wanting basic human rights.
@@mikeallen748 Every generation has their flaws. But playing the race card. You must be a Democrat
Libertarian. Nice try tho.
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.
They took care of business. No matter how hard it was
Respect your elders. They done everything you have and more... They know what it feels like... Learn from them.
I definety do, all of them !!!!!
I learned this lesson meny times mostly from my grandma who told me story's about my great grandfather
I remember my grandfather telling me the only candy he had during the great depression was a lump of brown sugar. Its why that generation loved candy so much, it was a luxury to them.
I never knew mine...
that hit the heart
I wich I could have my family Back but you see my love has passed over to the other side my mother and father bough have passed as well so I am a very lonely so I lesson to my loves song by Chris C hurchills song ricking ball l fill her with me and i city my eod out
I hat this songs it just makes me sad
Charlotte Seeger
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 🇺🇸
Yes indeed. Never forget about the people that fought for Our FREEDOM.
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 🇺🇸"
@@chrismiller4015 thank you for your service from the front porch, in the sticks of southeast Ohio.
One of the greatest masterpieces ever written.
Its amazing ever since my dad showed this song and told it reminded him of my great grandfather I have not gone more then 3 days without listening to him play this masterpiece
Amen
He didn’t even write this song
@@charliesanders6930 Well said and so true .
@@jaydinwalsh5821 ah yes he did
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✨
Praying for us all girl, keep the faith ❤
I love this song so so much, and you have angles WITH YOU 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🤝
@@anniefoggie5359 Amen🤎 As do you🙏🏽 Have a blessed day!!
Beautiful comment. May God bless you.
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My grandpa died in 2003, Pearl Harbor Dec. 1941 he and his brother enlisted Jan 1942. His brother was Army Air Corps, my grandpa was Navy USS Helena fought in many major battles in the Pacific, and his ship was torpedoed in July the 6th of 1943 in the Kula Gulf and sunk. Spent 3 days in a raft till they landed on the Island Vella Lavella. Rescue and finish the war, came home and farmed and raised hell. Patriots
Mr. Spook PATRIOTS!
Amen, My great grandpa was on the same ship
God bless those boys brother
Mr. Spook my grandpa hadn’t died yet but I will bawl my eyes out
Wow they just found that ship..
Thank you for the post
This song is American as it gets!! Salute to all the veterans, Thanks for the sacrifice you made for our freedom, GOD BLESS!!
Chris Begley-84 thanks you
Amen!! 👍
And about the grandpas who grieved their mistakes with their sons and made it up to G_d by being good to their grandsons.
correction needed. This song is human as it gets.
This song makes me tear up I couldnt imagine going threw that shit
Every time I hear this song I tear up. Represents a time when everything was real and authentic.
It still is..remember this is 40 years
I don't think I have ever listened to this song with out tearing up. These words mean more than most can imagine
I have never yet listened to this song without sobbing.
Ditto brother
Yes!! Completely agree.
😢whew! Y'all need to stop! Haha You're ALL making me cry! ALONG with the song! I'm a combat vet of the Iraq War, 07-08, 09-10. I was a Cav Scout in the Army. My grandfather (also Army) was a paratrooper in WWII. He also served in korea and vietnam. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters who served and to My Heroes of THE GREATEST GENERATION!!! I really and truly appreciate seeing how much love veterans are getting here. It's awesome. God bless all Y'all and God bless my brother Jamey!! God bless and rest Jamey's grandpa and grandma!
The older I get (60 next week) the more I want a time machine. Those days were magic, and we didn't have a clue.
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Yes. Beautiful memories I missed the old days this is when music was music I love this what a unique voice. How are you Cynthia ?
If you had a childhood this was the song that your dad would even tear up to...
yep
+Average WhiteGuy I did the first time I heard In Color
+Mike Thaxton think we all did bud
Grounded insanity yup
+Average WhiteGuy I still tear up and I have heard this song a million times
This is real country music.
+ahepperl Damn sure is, stone cold country.
if you don't like this I'll smash you
+Kentucky Sixnine exactly!!.Lol
+Kentucky Sixnine are we getting violent? lol
heck yeah
This song brings back all the memories I have as a kid listening to my grandpa telling me bout the good old days . He was born 1924 died last year. I miss you grandpa
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.
deep shit
He was a true hero. I'm sorry to hear he died
I hope you pulled through.
what was he like?
🙏🏼🇺🇸
Every once in a while a song comes around...
This is the song
Well it’s been around for awhile bucko.
Amen.
Preach
True we are round :)
That generation that grew up in the depression then fought WWII are a different kinda tough
I agree with you 100% They are the greatest generation of Americans to have lived.
allen_85 i bet your the tough one arent ya sweetheart
If it weren’t for them we would all be speaking German right now !
@Allen_ 85 damn right
@@oneuglysob1478 allen was being sarcastic,,Antifa are just cowardly "bullies"
Lost my Dad the day before his 78th birthday may 14 this year. This song is 100% about him, it brought me to tears. Thank you
One of my favorite country songs! It actually has meaning and not just talking about beer or whiskey.
and love
It has it's uses at times.
I agree this is one of my favorite country songs! Once you start listening to country, you realize that the country music stereotype of beer, whiskey, horses, and guns is false and only used in such a small percentage of country songs. Most country songs are about life and how to deal with hard times rather than anything else.
@@michaelhigdon873 spot on Mr Higdon have a blessed day.
Nah, the comment section is for the alcohol. Cheers to the greatest generation.
To ALL WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY . Thank - YOU....! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸,,,
Chris Hamilton amen brothe
Chris Hamilton amen. god bless you
Wish they would have burned the poppy over there, now it's killing people here, yeah, thanks !!!
Thank you but we do it so you dont have to
@@nylandhagar6167 we didn't need the heroin over here, your welcome
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
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Thank them for Communism, inflation, hatred for Whites, etc. What a legacy.
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Life was always meant to be lived in color . Prayer at the kitchen table and kids laughing while they play. That's America man
this is what real country music sounds like
Yep
+snake master no luke bryan or florida georgia line crap
If you like Jamey Johnson check out Cody Jinks, Ward Davis, and Whitey Morgan
It's as close to real genuine country as you're gonna get these days. I listen to a lot of Willie and Waylon myself, and I like JJ pretty good.
LOREK cox he'll yes
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.
Goodbye grandpap. I love you.
1923-2016
my great aunt. 1924-2014. my gf broke up w me the day she died. worst day ever
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
May God Bless your hero of a great grandfather and welcome him to Eternal Peace when He calls his name.
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
Reminds me of my dad. He flew 10 Hump missions over the Himalayas during WWII..He also flew in the the Berlin Airlift. He was the reason I became a pilot. And after 50 years of it, I'm retired. I miss you dad. Rest in peace. I hope you're catching plenty of largemouth bass up there. I'll join you someday.
Thank you and your dad for your service❤
Bless him for his service. My father Army Air Corp.
I lost my grandma and my grandpa when this song came out I watch this video and cry because my life was in black and white lobe the song one of my favorite songs
Rest in peace Grandpa Garten. Enlisted in the navy before he 18 was 15-16 to escape the orphanage. He still kept his brothers and sisters close. Served on the USS Tiger a uboat in the northern Atlantic fighting German uboats. He was a gunner. His ship was blown up and he floated in the northern Atlantic for 2 days and saw his buddies get eaten by sharks. He made it back to the USA, had 9 kids, and I’m one of his grandchildren. Thank you grandpa Garten of the uss Tiger uboat.
Was he on the USS Indianapolis?!
Just before my friends grandfather passed away, we went for a visit. His grandmother sat down with me and thumbed through an old black and white photo album. She smiled as she stopped on a picture of proud young man standing in front of shiny car. The picture was taken in 1939. She smiled and said "Look at him, this was taken when he came to pick me up on our first date". The next photo was of him, with a group of other young men. She paused, said nothing for a minute or so, then said "There he is with John. John didn't come back from the war....a lot of them didn't". Then she closed the album and walked away.
Every time I hear this song I think of my Dad .I grew up on a farm .My Dad served in Korea and my mom and Dad were married for 49 years before my Dad passed away great song it tells a lot of stories that we can relate to
What happened to songs like this? I'm only 13 but I'm in love with this song ❤️they need to bring these songs back😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Yea they really should I wish they would these songs are truly amazing
yes true music
look up chris stapalten
+anonymous gamer101 he is the only hope for country today
+Michael Vest Don't forget George Strait
As a kid, i never understood what he was saying, just another song to jam to.
Now that im older? I understand
This song makes me cry and it gives me goosebumps . One of the greatest songs I have ever heard .
Amen
@@HACKEDHahaha1 Yup. It is so powerful.
It's giving me goosebumps right now listen to this song
Yeah and on color it was a lot worse
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.
My grandpa came over from Ireland on the Lusitania. Couldn't find work so eventually when he was old enough, became a boxer. A Kansas City golden glove boxer. He met my grandma and she told him he had to quit boxing. Soon after aquired his first Piggly Wiggly. Had 2 more before you know it. Then the great depression hit. He couldn't turn broke, starving people away. They would give him IOU's but he knew they could never pay it back. He eventually lost all stores, but karma was good to him and grandma. The rest you're going to have to watch on the big screen if I ever finish writing down his story. He lived to 99 years. Grandma 95. Miss them so much. Went there every Sunday as a child. Of course gramps had boxing on😊
Hello
Would love to see that movie!
Hispanic man here! I know good music when i hear it. Badass song one of my top 10 country song.
God bless Merica!
This song is life in America. Slowly, surely, sadly fading away.
your totally right bro. it makes me sad.
+Benny Gilardi BULLSHIT
+cobalt blue yes, calm down, im not fading away.
Are you on crack?
+cobalt blue WELL THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IS NOTHING LIKE THE COST OF COST OF GETTING HIGH. LMAOOO
My father was a Korean combat vet at the ripe old age of 19! Most of my family served at one time or another. God bless all who keep us safe!
This song gives me chills every time. Nothing like old country. Can’t stand this new shit
Me either. It's all the same ol shit in a different bag.
Some new stuff is alright but they mostly just seem to play Pitbull on the country stations, or pop songs written by committee. They call it country just cos they found an old truck that they could put in the music video.
Luke Combs, Cody Johnson is what I like that's modern. Not as good as this, mind, but still good.
Amen
John Shit damn right
I hate that new stuff to
Could listen to it on repeat for hours who agrees
FIGHTTUBE agreed
FIGHTTUBE I agree I could too
I love this song.I just love his voice..
FIGHTTUBE Amen brother Ben
Damn right
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. ♡
You nailed it on the head D Kelley! I can't agree with you more!! I'm blasting this song as I'm typing with goosebumps down my back!
allan jackson
A perfect comment D. Kelley
yes it does for me to i love this song
D Kelley .
I miss drinking water at the well with my grandpa 1986
This song is what is the story of my Dad! He, went over seas when he was 17, had his 18th birthday going over seas! Fought in Korea, for 4 yrs! My, Dad is gone but this is the story of his life and mine! Love you Daddy! He, was hell of a soldier!
same for me and my uncle never came home 🗽🤛👊🌎
Joe is my dad
A lot like my dad. Coming from a VERY long line of military veterans, he enlisted in the Army at 16 (they had to lie about their age back then & could get away with it, plus his family was very poor, his dad being killed in a auto crash while coming back from fighting in WW1, when my dad was 2, & had 5 older sisters, some old enough to easily be his mother), & he fought in Korea sometime afterwards. My gram never accepted any public nor military assistance, & she worked for 5 cents/hr at a bakery. But Dad met some great friends during that time. My fave was a guy who was in the Marines fighting there. As luck would have it, he was from the same small mountain town my family lived, & shortly after I arrived in the world ('69), the man had opened a biker bar. Lol My crazy biker cousin on my mom's side would take me & my bestie in, starting when we were 15, & leave us. So many classic rock songs playing constantly (back then, classic rock was 60's & 70's, mostly), a lot of games of pool played & darts thrown, awesome food, spectacular people, & unbeatable memories. It's still the same today, minus the bikers & fixed up, of course. I.D.'s weren't exactly a top priority back then, especially there. The owner was always sitting on the same stool, far end of the bar, & it appeared he was always sleeping, because his eyes were closed when you got close enough to see. Fooled me! He was not only aware I was in there, he also knew who I was, somehow (Dad had spies for me EVERYWHERE!!) But the owner was really cool about it, never telling my dad because he knew my dad well & knew he would've made me suffer, horrendously, lol. He actually served me & kept an eye on me when things got rough there, as it often did. That was my regular spot until I moved out-of-state at 25. What I did not know a lot of those yrs was that one of my grade school teachers was the owner's wife, but she was never there, thank goodness! Lol I came back a few yrs ago (4/2021) to spend my parents' last yrs with them, along with my older brother. My bestie of nearly 45 yrs & I still go there, & although that owner has long ago died, his family still owns & runs it. My old teacher even makes appearances sometimes. That family is top-of-the-line people, always. Dad died in Jan '23 at 90-yrs-old, Mom just passed a few mos ago, in March, at 88. My youngest son is now a U.S. Marine, just starting his 7th yr. I thank all who've served, & I appreciate them very much. ❤
Rest easy warrior...🫡🫡🫡🫡
this song is bad ass. if your a country boy or girl. you know
This song is a real country !!!!!!
Damn right
David Butler absolutely brother !
This song cuts to the bone whether you are country or not
This song makes me feel proud to be an American.
Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson definitely paints a song with his words
THANK GOD FOR EVERYBODY WHO HAS EVER SERVED...i can't ever be grateful enough
Thank you
2021. Let's keep our heads up people. And go kick this year's ass.
Amen
I like this guys attitude
Carry on without me😂 I am already in my third quarantine. Our president has lied he has no plan for covid and has made thousands of Americans and Canadians unemployed. Imma stay in 2020😂
@@jackmackinnon2590 Your choice to keep your head up or not
@@jackmackinnon2590 ... in 2 hours this president will have been on office for exactly 8 days. What exactly do you think he could get passed in eight days?
Under the 2020 president I had 6 covid funerals I couldn't attend and 5 of my family were hospitalized for covid, including myself and my mother. While jabbering idiots were going on about 2.1 million dead and the single highest death rate jump since 1918 being somehow fictitious. With a criminally negligent president encouraging the lie.
1/4th of all covid cases are in America. 1/5th of all deaths despite better odds for survival. And this, despite half the nation refusing protection or testing because they follow the guy claiming that the virus doesn't exist.
Stay in 2020.
this is one of the greatest songs ever, I could literally listen to it 50 times in a row
Me too! That and Sail, totally different genres I know.
I agree
I have.
I just listened to it about 6 times in a row.
cindy pruitt It is an evocative song
I am. Sippin' vodka with the citronella burning 🔥
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
Semper Fi
hooah
Hey brother I am a veteran of the Iraq War and I just wanna say thank you to your grandads for their brave service
My Grandfather, from Sand Mountain Alabama, died this week at the age of 93, he lied about his age to fight for the red white and blue, they don't make them like him anymore. USS Cowie, red white and blue true, lied to join a year early. They don't make them like him anymore.
I live in sand mountain. Your grandfather was a hero. God bless you and your family Nathan. There is a plan for everything
My grandad lied as well. 17 and dropped into a foreign country to survive. F'n A son.
Jorden
My dad 20 year 82nd and 101st Airborne retired/deceased lied about his age as well to go serve his country🎈🕊🇱🇷 #DamnproudAmerican #Korea love you dadxo
God bless your grand father
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
Semper Fi
Semper Fi
My dad my mom and my step dad all served in the Marine corps my step dad one year away from 20 years of service
God bless everyone of them. Especially the ones who didn't make it home.
ERRRRAH!!
hbilly hoorah
Yep...alive and kicking in 2024 ready to take our country back
The greatest generation. When they still believed in god and family and country. God rest there souls.
My grandpa was one of them.
I love you grandpa. And thanks for all. You done. ,,
Our Dad was part of that great generation. Wounded at the Battle of the Bulge went on to raise all of right. He saw it all in color ❤
My father went from Omaha Beach d day, the bulge, and wed my mother after the war.
We were farmers, S.E. tenn.
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.
Hello Mary
How are you doing today?
Beautiful poetic song. Why is this not famous?
It was pretty big when it first came out.
@@antonedecosta9822 maybe I was out of the loop then. My fandom can be sporadic. I appreciate so many people.
I listen to this every day in memorial to my dad
Justin Johnson not nice
Sam GeneralLee Johnson
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Sam GeneralLee Johnson I think of mine to he was In ww2
noname given what do you mean? Please explain.
This is country music...
***** why'd you listen to it then ? Can you write something better ?
***** I like Jamey, George and Alan. If you think George and Alan don't sing predictable songs than you are just bias.
***** Lol this isnt anything like the "country" music in nashville
***** listen dont comment if you dont like it man i love this song it reminds me of being at the farm with my grandparents its a nice song to look back quit being so damn negative
I Can listen again and again never gets old July 2020.
Know what you mean me too
This song is simply amazing! Makes me think about my life as far back as I can remember. Unbelievable song and video!
If this song doesn't make you think and realize the beautiful life you have due to those before us, then I suppose you are a numb person. Here's to all those folks that came before us....THANK YOU!!!
@@mrshoward1188 .mmmmmmmhukoonn.nmmmmmjmnnm. Nh k
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Ko ho me mo mom
Damn right mam, one of the best songs ever
Jhonny Mcgee is back baby!
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Happy Valentine’s day🖤
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.
❤❤❤❤❤ I hear ya!! I work in nursing homes taking care of the men that took care of us! I love and respect our Veterans!!
Thank you for taking care of them. They are a national treasure.
One day, I'll be there.....my own mortality
Yang Shen Thank you for your service!
@@13thvarebel16 Very nice of you to say...I'm honored. Those folks deserve our very best!
as we celebrate Memorial Day tomorrow I want to thank any soldier who gave their life so I may live mine. Thank You🇺🇸
it ain't just soldiers bud, airmen, sailors, and marines too
@@tctarheelfarmin358 They are All soldiers in the same military of the same country man, don't devide the team.
@@chantelbarcomb1766 what are you talking about? there's no dividing here. You need to respect their title. Not everyone in the military is a soldier. That's army. You need to respect what their role and title is. You wouldn't call a fire fighter a policeman and vice versa. Theres no dividing or rivalry coming from me, they have titles.
Thanks for your respect to us military members ill tell my Regiment what you said mad respect.
@@tctarheelfarmin358 those count as Soldiers in my book
How does this not have 8million likes yet?
WW2 vets, best damn generation period! Missing both a grandpas, miss those stories.
i agree
+Marshall Lantz damn straight!
amen
I am fortunate enough to have known both my grandpas, and both were in WWII. They are both gone now, and I wish more than ever that I could see them again now to tell them how much their sacrifice has meant to me. Jamey Johnson is keeping their memory alive. Glad he is.
+Christian Huonder my dads, dad was a russian sniper and my moms dad was a US marine. When they were sober they hated 1 another. 3 hours later and 2 wiskey bottles gone they were best of friends telling stories. by bottle 4 they spoke there own langauge that no one could understand. yep good ole days.
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
This is beautiful REAL country music
Agreed
+Wyatt Davis hello there do you listen to a lot of old country
So true
Much better than someone singing about a very lenient church
Listen to Cody Jinks, Ward Davis, and Whitey Morgan. Three other REAL country singers
2024 awesome jamm!!!!!
This song hits the soul.
Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤️
Amen
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.
I thank him for his service
Jamey is the man. we need more music like this today. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. ruclips.net/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/видео.html God bless our troops. 0311 USMC, I miss that Infantry life. Your grandpa is a hero
Your Grandpa is a hero..I salute him!!
God bless your grandfather... A TRUE HERO!
The first time I saw color it was great. Maybe something I sad of seen alot soner. I sad looked alot sacher
When I’m working in the cold and busting every thing, thinking tomorrow is going to be the same.
I think of my family, and the men before me who had to do the same thing, sometimes even worse. It reminds me that this is what real men do, and then I embrace it.
😢❤My family picture ,of 14 that tiny girl leaning up by mama was me at my ole mans funeral .😢 I quit counting how many ive lost an gave to him an the angels .❤
This song is amazing. Anyone who dislikes this, man you gotta check yourself.
I agree
He'll yeah Micah I agree songs amazing
Micah's right on the money.......melts ya.
+Micah Okelley This should be played following the national anthem to begin the day at every school in every town across the nation...
+roseclipper I'm in school right now and I would love for this song to play but the only problem is they don't even let us say the national anthem
If this doesn't bring a tear, there might be somethin' wrong with ya.
mock15halo I cannot listen to this without crying. Makes it fun when i play it on the jukebox.
I completely agree! My sister is in prison and this is her song :'( for me... Is has a VERY special meaning!!!
MICHELLE GARNER Sorry to hear that MICHELLE. Someone i care about a lot is in right now too. I know how it feels. Hope you get through it ok and it all works out for the best for y'all.
Thanks +BubbaZen10
BubbaZen10 amen
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.
This song makes me think of my grandparents, especially my dad’s mother who grew up on the family farm during the depression. Her daddy and brothers (as kids) plowed behind horses from daylight to dark for days on end to plant the cotton during those hard times. She said she got good at picking cotton, and could pick 100 pounds of “that stuff” in a day. She said she had to watch for those ole stingin’ worms that hid under the bolls, because they felt like wasp stings on her fingers. It was every day hard work in the summer heat until they got it all picked. They only had one change of clothes she washed by hand on Saturdays by a spring, and worried everyday if they’d have enough to eat. But they grew enough food on the farm and always had some to share. I so wish I could go back in time with some money to share with them. This song brings a tear every single time I hear it.