Derapet by Fred Smith
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2015
- This song from Smith's new album, Warries, describes events leading up to the death of Lance Corporal Jared 'Crash' MacKinney at the Battle of Derapet (24 August 2010), as seen by one of his mates. In this performance, Fred Smith is backed by Liz Frencham, Carl Pannuzzo and Fiete Geier. The video was edited by Megan Watson. Photos and helmet camera footage from the battle courtesy Australian Defence Force.
Crash is my cousin and i wish to thank u for this great song our whole family thanks you
+Psycho ;) many thanks Psycho
many service members play this weekly, he will always be remembered.
I was the man that died inside next to him. It was my 58 my bullet, I shall be forever shameful and thankful
4 days before I cam home from Helmand myself...
Im an british vet served in afghan 2008 and this song is so powerful and it makes me cry every time i hear it.. rip Crash
Really a shame that a song like this, a story about something real and meaningful, only has about 100k views 7 years after it was uploaded here. This kind of song writing and storytelling not only deserves but NEEDS to be heard. There's obviously a lot of influence from Redgum's song about Vietnam. But Afghanistan is our Vietnam. Thank you for sharing your story, Fred Smith. -Afghanistan Vet US Army
Brilliant song Fred. RIP Crash. MTF1 6RAR Battlegroup. Duty First.
“Derapet” is the modern “I was only 19”
Yup
Yes it is
I am an ex British Army Commando Sapper who served in Sangin back in 2008. This song has nothing to do with my tour, yet is everything about my tour.
Nice one Fred
We need to learn about these events in school, most kids wouldn’t even know about the war in Afghanistan, lest we forget
The Ghan
@@paulplummer777 DUTY FIRST BROTHER
As another vet from TK 2005-2006. Thanks.
Ah the Diggers, Loyalest of friends , fiercest of enemies, RiP L/Cpl MacKinney, and everyone ISAF has left behind
RIP Crash, Duty First
Rio Crash. 6 RAR
My friends cousin is crash apparently but I would also to pay my tribute not only to your amazing song an dont only to poor crash but to every soldier that has and may someday sacrifice their lives for our country.
I'm a fan and having met Fred a umber of times interviewed and had a beer, very fond of this compassionate and talented person.
So relevant to those who have served makes it possibly the greatest ever song of what it is to be an Australian soldier! Respect
Such a beautiful tribute to Crash... well done mate. I still remember the day when I was sitting in barracks (Australia) hearing the news..
Wow....beautiful song...RIP Crash, it certainly brings a reality of what all the vets have to endure when in these wars zones....too many lives lost. ❤️❤️🙏🏻
Stand down brother....Rest easy
Had some mates in the Dutch TFU, they went through the same at Chora 2007. Respect.
I firmly believe the fair dinkum heroes are the one's that never made it home. The rest of us are simply survivors left to tell their story, and we are compelled to do so. I knew Bewes from D Coy, and although he's been gone for 10 yrs now, his smile, and his vigor for life, will never be forgotten.
Condolences and respect, very passionate song
Rest in Paradise Crash and to all that didn't return, you paid the ultimate sacrifice, we Will Remember You. xoxo
To those that returned home but lost their battle with the demons that returned with them, you will never be forgotten. xoxo
To those that returned and still fight their demons, Stand Strong, your Brothers have got you and your families love you xoxo
RIP to all the men, all doing their job for our freedom.... Fred, had tears in my eyes listening to their story, sung by you xx
Powerful song.Thank you Fred
So much emotion! Thank you for telling the story.
This song was my introduction to the genius of Fred Smith. I'm a massive fan & the only one I'm aware of, who has a tattoo which includes a quote from one of his songs. #commitment
Which quote?
I know a few lads that got "You give it your all, Knowing if you should fall, That all good things must die".
Respect from a British Army veteran of 26 years, lost a few heros too.
Rest in peace Crash
Truly amazing and very moving. Lest we forget.
love this song, brings back memories
Moving. Lest We Forget
Fred, this is a brilliant, very sad song. Must confess I am a bit teary having listened to it, as it brought back many memories. That was a bad day. Bloody Afghanistan.
it was a bad day, came out of a ramp ceremony to hear the news
@@iainfredsmith were you there with Crash mate?
Thanks for your service mate 👍
I was over 2006/7
@@alreadytracer8864 @iainfredsmith was the first Australian diplomat in Afghanistan.
Got to say, you Aussies, have a great history of putting your wars to songs..
Been doing it for a couple of hundred years now.
What a nice tribute
Respect from a British Army veteran of 26 years, got very dusty listening to it
R I P. CRASH.
Sincere thanks to all the brave, incredible, amazing service men and women who lay down their lives to protect the freedoms we, and others around the world, enjoy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
In tears mate
RIP Crash.
great Fred and fellow musicians xxxx
We sit in the dust of JERDUCUTUP awaiting your return FRED. Please
working on it Robert
Lest we forget
Respect, British Army for 26 years
12 years ago today.
It makes me hang my head and sob
RESPECT!
Feel heartbroken for soldiers,😭😥😥
Fucking phenomenal, will go on shopping spree on Fred's website on my usual December music shopping spree.
Man you write / sing some great songs mate
rest easy brothers
Right in the chest, again... damn.
Getting pissed at Singo Criterion...good times mate! RIP Crash
That's so good dig.
great song mate
Cody Dillon thanks Cody
mate, im planning on making a mini doco about derapet, was going to ask if I could use your music
I’m in Kapooka right now in the exact same lines as snowy. 3 Platoon Alpha Company.
I heard this song for the first time the hour before our march-out in that same hallway.
@@happyman2236me too man
brutal story about survivors guilt
god dam you have some gut punchers of songs hits you in the fills
🙏
This is what drives me
Forth is my direction
😢😢😢
Classic true blue song
here's another song from the summer of 2010: ruclips.net/video/k1IN5PYT9b4/видео.html
Can I buy this track somehow?
JacquiPax on Fred's album 'Home' see his web site.
Thanks GlenSydney I couldn't find it initially but I have now! (Didin't scroll - that's a rookie mistake!)Thanks again
BZ mate.
The honour, courage and sacrifice of our Great Grand Fathers, Grand Fathers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and sadly now our children have been pissed against the wall by the parasite classes who spray our land with toxins and make sure your beloved 2 year old receives a gene therapy therapeutic(weapon) dose which will cease all joys and pleasures for an independent and free soul. YOUR silence is acquiescence which these parasites prey on. For the love of your children, Stand Now, or roll in your grave for evermore.
Well said my friend. So much i could add but youv said it. (RIP Dad Scots Guards 1943-1947) 💔💔💔
Fire fight, sorry
Engagement
do you wear your medals to the left though
Only if they are your medals
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can't imgaine, Mate. I just hope to hell the politicans don't do to you guys what they did to us after Nam. Saltue to my Aussie Brothers. Semper Fidelis.
Lest we forget