A Vietnam combat wounded vet myself, the first time I head that, I was at work in a tool & die shop. It came off a buds radio next to me. I cried like a baby, it tore me up so bad, still does, but I love the song & what it says. It is a national disgrace the way 'Nam vet were & still are treated. Friends shunned me, church I attended, the same way. I quit going, haven't been since. It was 40+ years before I ever had anyone say " thank you for your service ". I still always wear my Retired Army cap with the medals I received, everywhere. I just mostly keep to myself. I've learned to live with it. Appreciate all your nice comments on the song. And, yes, there'll never be another George Jones. Miss him.
I'm only 57, y'all did what was right and got spit on and blamed for doing what was asked of you!! They should have blamed the politicians that started the war!! My son is in the Navy, hopefully he makes it without being in combat!! I for one truly do appreciate you answering the call!! Who knows what this country would be like without people like you!!
Ever time i see a man in a cap that say,s he is a war cap i shake his hand and say think you for your service sir. Think you for your service sir. Sir please go back to church God wont turn his back on you he loves you. He went to calvery cross for you and I he loved us that much. THINK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR AND GOD BLESS YOU
This song.. used to PHYSICALLY HURT ME.. My father was a veteran of that war. I was always so afraid.. that this is how he felt. He passed away from strokes caused by agent orange poisoning two years ago. But he was never cold, He was never homless, he was never alone. He was never like this man in the song. I spent my life making sure of that... I put my fist through the desk of the director of KY's VA to make sure he's was always cared for. He didn't die alone on the streets. He never lived with out his "scarlet" i was always right there. When he did leave this world he was safe, and warm, and loved. Its always gonna hurt.. cus i thought this song was something he related to.. but i mis understood.. he loved this song cus it showed him what his life WASNT like.
I cant listen to this song without crying.This was me in 1985,a homeless vietnam vet living in the Streets of Detroit.Ony by the Grace of God did I survive.I'm close to 70 now,lived a lot longer than I ever thought I would.I'm appreciative for 4 walls a roof over my head,runnin water,and all the stuff we tend to take for granted.I dont live in Vietnam in my head anymore,I just remember what it was like when I start feelin sorry for myself. That usually gets me out of it.
My father was a British 🇬🇧 Navel Marine (English 🏴) during world war 2 & like you he did his duty. My father would of been 100 years of age now. Thank you sir for your part. Thets hope for peace & as my father said "Fuck Russia"... God bless you sir.
Every American should watch this and take it in. Should show the utmost respect for these people and they never will get the recognition deserved. This is very upsetting.
As an Australian .. My father went to Nam did 2 tours shrapnel in the left knee. Yet has never talked about the time he was there . How many have ? was in radio opps, THANK YOU GEORGE JONE ,,MAY YOU FOR EVER WALK THE WALK..
As you sang George. Some singers are meant to tear your heart out. This song does it for me. You were one of the chosen few. No one in today's "country" is gonna fill your shoes. R.I.P. Possum.
I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO ASK FORGIVENESS FROM THE PEOPLE OF VIETNAM FOR THE SLAUGHTER OF OVER 3,000,000 OF THEIR PEOPLE BY THE AMERICAN NAZI TROOPS, SENT BY LYING LYNDON JOHNSON. AND FOR THE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN STILL SUFFERING FROM THE AFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE.
VIETNAM SLAUGHTER: *nearly four million Vietnamese killed. *more bombs dropped on Vietnam than by all sides in all previous wars throughout history, and three times more dropped than by all sides in the Second World War. *19,000,000 gallons of herbicide poisoned the land. *9,000 of 15,000 hamlets destroyed in the South of Vietnam. *In the North, all six industrial cities devastated; 28 of 30 provincial towns and 96 of 116 district towns leveled by bombing. *The United States threatened to use nuclear weapons thirteen times. Nixon chided Kissinger for being too squeamish about this. Nixon said he, himself, just didn’t give a damn. *After the war, unexploded bombs and mines permeated the landscape and took an additional 42,000 lives. Millions of acres of land have still not been cleared of live ordnance. *Agent Orange and other defoliants have caused severe health problems for millions of Vietnamese. *Nearly all of Vietnam’s triple canopy forests were destroyed. *3,000,000 tons of ordnance struck 100,000 sites during the “secret” war in Cambodia, causing widespread social dislocation, destruction of crops, and starvation. The U.S. bombing campaign in Cambodia was directly responsible for the rise of the Khmer Rouge under Pol Pot and the genocide that took place afterward (The United States actually sided with Pol Pot when Vietnamese troops finally ended his reign of terror). YOU CALL YOURSELVES CIVILIZED!
Not just the Vietnam veterans. They haven't exactly improved how they take care of returning soldiers. There are plenty of brave soldiers of the desert wars that are treated just as poorly on their return. It's sickening. With as big as the annual military budget is, you'd think they could take care of the soldiers that return broken from their experiences. Both physically and emotionally. We shouldn't need The Wounded Warriors Project or the like. Our government should cover any, and all costs in treating those who put their lives on the line. It's a damn shame that they don't.
My daughter and I were lucky enough to see George live in Ireland in 2009. I don't think I've ever experienced such charisma on stage. If George had thrown a tantrum, I think the audience would have stood and cheered. A real legend.
I lost so many brothers in Nam when I was there searching for MIA's from 1973 to 75 and so many more since. If not for the nurses many more would be gone.
God bless every man and woman that has sacrificed for the rest of us, that we may live in this free country. What you have done for us, we can never repay.
Been country all my life, George Jones has been and still is my favorite. Had the privilege of seeing him many time and also meeting him in Nashville, Tennessee . He invited me over to his table, to meet his wife, then sat me down with them ! Talked for almost an hour ! A blessing from him to me. Shall never forget.
Whatever I have to say would now be considered offensive to those cry baby liberals. So I'll just say, You're right, and God bless all my brothers, and sisters that served in that miserable war.
@@declawphilhamer2434 I cry watching this and I didn't serve but my heart breaks for all the Veterans that served in all wars..this video tugs my heart...every chance I get I'll pay for a Veteran's meal at a restaurant or buy the items they pick up in a convenience store..just to say thank you. 🇺🇸
It’s strange. There has never been a George Jones song that actually made me cry. Which is strange because he is the voice of sadness and heartbreak. But I’ve cried from other country singers and their songs. I would have loved to hear George sing Craig Morgan’s Almost Home.
George had that one of a kind voice that just grabbed you and wouldn't let go. I've gotten away from much of today's country except for Dwight Yoakum and a few others but this Yankee will miss the voice of Mr. George Jones.
I know most people are focused on the message of the song, but I wanted to put my two cents in for George. I grew up listening to George Jones from the time my memory begins. For years, as far as I was concerned, no one else existed in country music. Not until Alan Jackson came along did anyone come close to rivaling George as a great one in country music in my opinion. I really miss this man. He truly is the greatest singer to ever grace country music!
this song rips me in half and brings me to tears every time. what a sad world we live in where people who fight to protect us are neglected and forgotten.
I love all these songs and I am very pleased with the best music ģoerge Jones has a wonderful voice i can't stop thinking about George maybe that's why I love these songs keep them coming for me thank you so much from roberta
I wonder if there are other "Scarlets" out there like me? There are a lot of us that never abandoned our fathers, that literally loved them until they left this world in so many tears. say a prayer for the vets, and their "scarlets" we need it.
This song is my life story, I went over there in 64/65 I was married and had a little girl. By the time I came back I was divorced and I have never seen my daughter. I've been in and out of treatment over the years. I am sober now and have been for 3 years but God knows for how much longer. I am 75 and nothing much matters any more I just buried another buddy the other day. So I am just waiting for my turn now.
The habit is finally broken for you to George Jones we know how you liked to drink too. The greatest singer who ever lived in my opinion is George Jones.
My older brother told me about this song .As a Vietnam Veteran my experience in Vietnam was not as bad but I believe that everyone that went to was affected in some way
This is a very moving and true video. We as Americans owe our Vets a greater amount of grattitude. The sacrifices that the men and women of the armed forces have made, and continue to make, are what makes this County the GREATEST in the world!!
In Memory of Pvt. Leslie Eugene Cranford. This was his story word for word He was my Friend He should have died in Vietnam instead of Drunk in a Gutter in Dallas Texas. He is now with real Heroes may He rest in Peace.
There has been 23 wars and conflicts since viernam, and God knows how many suicides generated from them. I am a veteran service from 1988 to 96 and then again from 2002 to 2005. I am a survivor, a survivor of attempted alcoholic suicide. I can tell you from personal experience. The reason we look and decide on this action is from lack of respect and lack of acknowledgement. Our voices are being silenced and its to cover their crimes. Yet when we do open to family we are viewd and insane. Please do not turn your family away, we are trying our hardest to open up and finally let our loved ones in on our lives! Give us a shoulder to weight on and cry it is what WE NEED in our times of dispair.
Thank you Mr Copechal sir for your service and I'm so very sorry for all you've been through because of it. You can find a lot of people in places like this (youtube) who would love to listen to what you and other vets have to say. You are in my prayers.
People please wake up,this is still happening to our veterans. They fight for our freedom and then they have no benefits when they return home. And yes their mental state has been affected by the tragedy and then they can't get help with that either.
my biggest respect to all vets who ever you are and dont forget it allways gets brighter after the dark may your god look to you have faith guys ex vet
I don't know why people don't like country music. in my opinion its the only music that truly speaks to the heart and comes from the heart. This is real American music.
You are so right...Even I am Dutch.. I feel the same...it's all about everyday's life and struggles...And George Jones is the one who can word and sing it the best, it's like he is talking to you or try to comfort you....he is the best.
it's sad that the goverment doesn't care about theses men and women fighting but i can't say thank you enough god bless all of them fighting and gone your never forgotten
George Jones is the best, served in Iraq 3 tours and I know that there are homeless Iraq veterans that live on the street that have made bad decisions after they came back home.
THIS SONG SHOULDA BEEN A HUGE HIT, PLAYED A LOT ON RADIO,TV ETC. BUT, NOOOO ITS TOOO COUNTRY! GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE JONES FOR STANDING UP FOR OUR VETERANS !!!
How 300 people couldn't like this song is crazy!! This song has so much meaning and the Greatest Voice in Country Music History singing it and my all time favorite!
A poignant song about war with its consequences - touches my heart deeply - more so when it was rendered by one of the greatest Country singer that ever lived.
I live far away from US , in Croatia , Europe , but I think that country music told me more abpout US and their ordinary people than any other source of information.
That doesn't tell you anything about our country. There are far too many of us who served there and now we're doing just fine. The only thing wrong with this country is the lazy politicians.
this song makes me cry. George singing about" wild Irish rose" been from Ireland so many of our heroes lost their lives because of war and conflict and paided the price with the pain of war. rip to them all. rip George Jones. Margaret-ireland
words has been said time and time again about george jones thare is just none left that hasnt been said.what would country music be with out him. i just cant imagin. he is mr country music..
to all those who have shown honor to all that serve and have served. You are why I and my family have 9 generation serve rd, now raising the 10th. God love America, I do
We send our young to fight futile wars and when they return home with damaged minds and minus limbs we abandon them these proud young men who serve to protect us and do a job we can't or won't do we should honour them not abandon them god bless our service men British, American, And all our Allies
George Jones thank you for this masterpiece! It shows the need to solve Veteran reintegration problems. Awareness is half the battle. Resources, time, and government support are necessary to end this epidemic. It is in our national security interest for recruitment efforts to take better care of our military.
I remember first listening to this song during one of my early morning walks during my sophomore year of college. I would just walk around, watching the deer, and listen to music since it was peaceful. I could walk around and not see groups of people and feeling even lonelier. At 4:30 am, on a cold January morning, this song hit hard. I know it's about veterans, but the thing that stood out to me was the theme of not belonging, and loneliness. At the time, I didn't have friends, did everything alone, which was partly my fault considering that I should have put more effort into making friends instead of focusing too much on school and not making room for being social. I was lame tbh. I just didn't feel connected with anyone on campus and I just kept "waiting" to find my people. It as the time I at least realized I was lonely and decided to make changes by joining sports and actively trying to make friends instead of just waiting. Almost a year later and things are much better, but there's still lots of room for improvement.
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A Vietnam combat wounded vet myself, the first time I head that, I was at work in a tool & die shop. It came off a buds radio next to me. I cried like a baby, it tore me up so bad, still does, but I love the song & what it says. It is a national disgrace the way 'Nam vet were & still are treated. Friends shunned me, church I attended, the same way. I quit going, haven't been since. It was 40+ years before I ever had anyone say " thank you for your service ". I still always wear my Retired Army cap with the medals I received, everywhere. I just mostly keep to myself. I've learned to live with it. Appreciate all your nice comments on the song. And, yes, there'll never be another George Jones. Miss him.
ty sir dick bobby rodgers died in combat
ty for your both service
I'm only 57, y'all did what was right and got spit on and blamed for doing what was asked of you!! They should have blamed the politicians that started the war!! My son is in the Navy, hopefully he makes it without being in combat!! I for one truly do appreciate you answering the call!! Who knows what this country would be like without people like you!!
Thank You Sir Yall are the reason we're still free
Sir this may not mean much from a RUclips comment. Thank you for you’re service.
Ever time i see a man in a cap that say,s he is a war cap i shake his hand and say think you for your service sir. Think you for your service sir. Sir please go back to church God wont turn his back on you he loves you. He went to calvery cross for you and I he loved us that much. THINK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR AND GOD BLESS YOU
This song.. used to PHYSICALLY HURT ME.. My father was a veteran of that war.
I was always so afraid.. that this is how he felt.
He passed away from strokes caused by agent orange poisoning two years ago.
But he was never cold, He was never homless, he was never alone.
He was never like this man in the song.
I spent my life making sure of that... I put my fist through the desk of the director of KY's VA to make sure he's was always cared for.
He didn't die alone on the streets.
He never lived with out his "scarlet" i was always right there.
When he did leave this world he was safe, and warm, and loved.
Its always gonna hurt.. cus i thought this song was something he related to.. but i mis understood.. he loved this song cus it showed him what his life WASNT like.
I cant listen to this song without crying.This was me in 1985,a homeless vietnam vet living in the Streets of Detroit.Ony by the Grace of God did I survive.I'm close to 70 now,lived a lot longer than I ever thought I would.I'm appreciative for 4 walls a roof over my head,runnin water,and all the stuff we tend to take for granted.I dont live in Vietnam in my head anymore,I just remember what it was like when I start feelin sorry for myself. That usually gets me out of it.
How are you still holding up today?
My father was a British 🇬🇧 Navel Marine (English 🏴) during world war 2 & like you he did his duty. My father would of been 100 years of age now. Thank you sir for your part. Thets hope for peace & as my father said "Fuck Russia"... God bless you sir.
Every American should watch this and take it in. Should show the utmost respect for these people and they never will get the recognition deserved. This is very upsetting.
I have this song on right now on repeat, when you turn it up loud and sing loud it's just amazing, i'm 17 years old and love george jones!!
I'll be 38 in February, and since i don't have a radio where i work, this is one of a few songs i sing a capella.
Respect. A fan of George Jones from England. 🏴
@@joshuabrooks4907 happy 40th
10 years later...wow
As an Australian .. My father went to Nam did 2 tours shrapnel in the left knee. Yet has never talked about the time he was there . How many have ? was in radio opps, THANK YOU GEORGE JONE ,,MAY YOU FOR EVER WALK THE WALK..
How in the heck could anyone give a thumbs down to this? George was the greatest singer of any and this song always makes me choke up
My father, a Vietnam Vet, told me about this song...It brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it...
As you sang George. Some singers are meant to tear your heart out. This song does it for me. You were one of the chosen few. No one in today's "country" is gonna fill your shoes. R.I.P. Possum.
I enjoyed every song that George Jones had made he was my late father's favorite artist
I just want take a moment and say "Welcome Home" and "Thank you" for all your sacrifices and services to all Vietnam Veterans
I WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO ASK FORGIVENESS FROM THE PEOPLE OF VIETNAM FOR THE SLAUGHTER OF OVER 3,000,000 OF THEIR PEOPLE BY THE AMERICAN NAZI TROOPS, SENT BY LYING LYNDON JOHNSON.
AND FOR THE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN STILL SUFFERING FROM THE AFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE.
amen
VIETNAM SLAUGHTER:
*nearly four million Vietnamese killed.
*more bombs dropped on Vietnam than by all sides in all previous wars throughout history, and three times more dropped than by all sides in the Second World War.
*19,000,000 gallons of herbicide poisoned the land.
*9,000 of 15,000 hamlets destroyed in the South of Vietnam.
*In the North, all six industrial cities devastated; 28 of 30 provincial towns and 96 of 116 district towns leveled by bombing.
*The United States threatened to use nuclear weapons thirteen times. Nixon chided Kissinger for being too squeamish about this. Nixon said he, himself, just didn’t give a damn.
*After the war, unexploded bombs and mines permeated the landscape and took an additional 42,000 lives. Millions of acres of land have still not been cleared of live ordnance.
*Agent Orange and other defoliants have caused severe health problems for millions of Vietnamese.
*Nearly all of Vietnam’s triple canopy forests were destroyed.
*3,000,000 tons of ordnance struck 100,000 sites during the “secret” war in Cambodia, causing widespread social dislocation, destruction of crops, and starvation. The U.S. bombing campaign in Cambodia was directly responsible for the rise of the Khmer Rouge under Pol Pot and the genocide that took place afterward (The United States actually sided with Pol Pot when Vietnamese troops finally ended his reign of terror).
YOU CALL YOURSELVES CIVILIZED!
Bobby English thats war
Not just the Vietnam veterans. They haven't exactly improved how they take care of returning soldiers. There are plenty of brave soldiers of the desert wars that are treated just as poorly on their return.
It's sickening. With as big as the annual military budget is, you'd think they could take care of the soldiers that return broken from their experiences. Both physically and emotionally.
We shouldn't need The Wounded Warriors Project or the like. Our government should cover any, and all costs in treating those who put their lives on the line.
It's a damn shame that they don't.
My daughter and I were lucky enough to see George live in Ireland in 2009. I don't think I've ever experienced such charisma on stage. If George had thrown a tantrum, I think the audience would have stood and cheered. A real legend.
I lost so many brothers in Nam when I was there searching for MIA's from 1973 to 75 and so many more since. If not for the nurses many more would be gone.
God bless every man and woman that has sacrificed for the rest of us, that we may live in this free country. What you have done for us, we can never repay.
I love this song 🎶 very much
as usual another great song by the greatest country singer ever
Been country all my life, George Jones has been and still is my favorite. Had the privilege of seeing him many time and also meeting him in Nashville, Tennessee . He invited me over to his table, to meet his wife, then sat me down with them ! Talked for almost an hour ! A blessing from him to me. Shall never forget.
Phyllis , I also was fortunate enough to have met George. He loved his fans as much as his music ! His music will always be with me.
Phyllis
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Bobby Braddock was the songwriter for this song and he wrote many other good songs
Country will NEVER be the same.
George Jones has been my favorite singer since I was a kid rest in peace mr. Jones God bless you
whoever thumbed down the possum is crazy..George's music tells stories that's truthful..what a legend!!!
Whatever I have to say would now be considered offensive to those cry baby liberals. So I'll just say, You're right, and God bless all my brothers, and sisters that served in that miserable war.
@@declawphilhamer2434 I cry watching this and I didn't serve but my heart breaks for all the Veterans that served in all wars..this video tugs my heart...every chance I get I'll pay for a Veteran's meal at a restaurant or buy the items they pick up in a convenience store..just to say thank you. 🇺🇸
gotta give a hand for Bobby Braddock for writing this, and for the greatest country singer ever, The Possum, for putting his legendary stamp on it!!!
It hurts that there will never be another like Jones...
Don't be so cynical.
I know exactly what you mean
there couldn't possibly be another george.
agreed, they broke the mold when they made the Possum.
George is one of a kind don’t make like him no more
one of my grandads favourites.x. god bless you grandad and George. rip.x.
Beautiful Job, George...
Hi Mary
How could he sing that without crying. I’m balling my eyes out listening to it
It's probably because he did songs like this throughout much of his 50+ year career.
Old men start the wars, young men fight them. The veteran have to fight for their benefits. It is BS, the deserve more
It’s strange. There has never been a George Jones song that actually made me cry. Which is strange because he is the voice of sadness and heartbreak. But I’ve cried from other country singers and their songs. I would have loved to hear George sing Craig Morgan’s Almost Home.
@@superchef78 oh my god yeah man that would have been awesome. He would have owned that song I think we can all agree on that
My favorite singer of all time, George Jones,there will never be another no show Jone.s,,
George had that one of a kind voice that just grabbed you and wouldn't let go. I've gotten away from much of today's country except for Dwight Yoakum and a few others but this Yankee will miss the voice of Mr. George Jones.
Send this to congress. RIP George
Alex Why? They do not care.
And? Hear back?
always wanted to meet George Jones but may him rest in pace and maybe i get to go to heaven to meet him and see my family memembers that pass away
Damn George hits hard, don't he. Whoa.
Yes
I discovered this gem by accident, and almost wish that I hadn't. It dredges up memories that I would rather forget. Bien Hoa 1965-66.
SuperBobcat64 peace be with you brother I have not found my yet
George jones is my hero
I hope you find your ✌
I know most people are focused on the message of the song, but I wanted to put my two cents in for George. I grew up listening to George Jones from the time my memory begins. For years, as far as I was concerned, no one else existed in country music. Not until Alan Jackson came along did anyone come close to rivaling George as a great one in country music in my opinion. I really miss this man. He truly is the greatest singer to ever grace country music!
I agree. Best ever!
this song rips me in half and brings me to tears every time. what a sad world we live in where people who fight to protect us are neglected and forgotten.
Park Yoo amen
It does the same too me, so sad its a damn shame.
Park Yoo For real my grandpa's where in world War two and now there gone. gone but not forgotten. 😢
Yeah it’s a tough one that’s for sure , I feel pretty bad for theses guys... in my books every one is a hero
that is how I feel
"The greatest country music singer in the history of the world". A far cry from today's country shit. *Period. R.I.P George.
george jones greatest country singer that ever lived so glad he lived in my life time
I love all these songs and I am very pleased with the best music ģoerge Jones has a wonderful voice i can't stop thinking about George maybe that's why I love these songs keep them coming for me thank you so much from roberta
R.I.P. George Jones. A true country legend from the woods of "The Big Thicket"!
Both of my parents served in WWII....my brother served in 'Nam they never needed help from Uncle Sam....thank G-d
I wonder if there are other "Scarlets" out there like me?
There are a lot of us that never abandoned our fathers, that literally loved them until they left this world in so many tears.
say a prayer for the vets, and their "scarlets" we need it.
To those that made it home, welcome home and thank you. And to those that didnt return,you are not forgotten.
This song is my life story, I went over there in 64/65 I was married and had a little girl. By the time I came back I was divorced and I have never seen my daughter. I've been in and out of treatment over the years. I am sober now and have been for 3 years but God knows for how much longer. I am 75 and nothing much matters any more I just buried another buddy the other day. So I am just waiting for my turn now.
Joseph Reynolds I have talked about drinking a 5th a day have you looked for her
to all the vets thanks for your service and sorry for what you went threw
Thank you.....
Devastating, raw and genuine; as real as it gets... we won't ever forget The Possum.
What a sad story, what music and what a singer . Well done George. Shame on the USA .
The habit is finally broken for you to George Jones we know how you liked to drink too. The greatest singer who ever lived in my opinion is George Jones.
George Jones is truly what true country music is all about rip george
this man put the heart in every ballad he sang
i am not american but this song hits me to the core... All those poor men...such a sad song.
My older brother told me about this song .As a Vietnam Veteran my experience in Vietnam was not as bad but I believe that everyone that went to was affected in some way
I had three uncles in the Korean War and one in Vietnam. God bless you all!
This is a very moving and true video. We as Americans owe our Vets a greater amount of grattitude. The sacrifices that the men and women of the armed forces have made, and continue to make, are what makes this County the GREATEST in the world!!
In Memory of Pvt. Leslie Eugene Cranford. This was his story word for word He was my Friend He should have died in Vietnam instead of Drunk in a Gutter in Dallas Texas. He is now with real Heroes may He rest in Peace.
I THANK GOD EVERYDAY THAT HE BROUGHT ME BACK SO I COULD BE A WITNESS FOR MY FALLEN BROTHERS.
Well Done George... Well done! The Heart of Country Music!
George jones. And tammy. Were the best duet ever. I like all geoge jones songs he eas the best country singer.
I think this might possibly one of George's greatest songs. I've lived these lyrics, I can't wait to have something better.
Remember to thank a veteran for our freedom. They sacrificed so much to protect us. Thanks George for reminding us what some go through.
There has been 23 wars and conflicts since viernam, and God knows how many suicides generated from them. I am a veteran service from 1988 to 96 and then again from 2002 to 2005. I am a survivor, a survivor of attempted alcoholic suicide. I can tell you from personal experience. The reason we look and decide on this action is from lack of respect and lack of acknowledgement. Our voices are being silenced and its to cover their crimes. Yet when we do open to family we are viewd and insane. Please do not turn your family away, we are trying our hardest to open up and finally let our loved ones in on our lives! Give us a shoulder to weight on and cry it is what WE NEED in our times of dispair.
Thank you
Louis Copechal God Bless, Louis. Take it easy, bro.
Thank you Mr Copechal sir for your service and I'm so very sorry for all you've been through because of it. You can find a lot of people in places like this (youtube) who would love to listen to what you and other vets have to say. You are in my prayers.
People please wake up,this is still happening to our veterans. They fight for our freedom and then they have no benefits when they return home. And yes their mental state has been affected by the tragedy and then they can't get help with that either.
Sad stories both home and a far Told by a super story teller thanks for the truth
my biggest respect to all vets who ever you are and dont forget it allways gets brighter after the dark may your god look to you have faith guys ex vet
I love this by the great George Jones. God bless his soul.
I don't know why people don't like country music. in my opinion its the only music that truly speaks to the heart and comes from the heart. This is real American music.
Back then yes not anymore the "country" artists of today don't sing anything compared to this stuff
True. Thanks for pointing that out for me :)
Matthew Booze very true!!
now they sing about how their tractor is sexy
very little talent these days
You are so right...Even I am Dutch.. I feel the same...it's all about everyday's life and struggles...And George Jones is the one who can word and sing it the best, it's like he is talking to you or try to comfort you....he is the best.
True but I still love it. :)
Nobody did it like George jones.
I cry every time I hear this song... Thankful for those who fight to protect us.
the greatest singer there will ever be
This really happened to to many of our Brother Vets. Shame on us if we ever forget them. Bring them home. Thanks George RIP
Thank you to all who served or are serving. And for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, you are not forgotten. God Bless!
One of the greatest country singers of all time. Mar
it's sad that the goverment doesn't care about theses men and women fighting but i can't say thank you enough god bless all of them fighting and gone your never forgotten
this is for all soldiers around the world who is figthing for the people and their country.
thank you george jones
❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. George Jones ❤❤❤❤❤
George Jones is the best, served in Iraq 3 tours and I know that there are homeless Iraq veterans that live on the street that have made bad decisions after they came back home.
R.I.P OUR BELOVED PRINCES AND PRINCESS OF COUNTRY POP MUSIC 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎤🎵🎧🎵🎤🎧🎵🎼❣️💋💖💃💃💃🎼❣️💋💖🎉
Who here is still listening with me in 2018/2019?
RIP uncle Bill you was a american hero.
THIS SONG SHOULDA BEEN A HUGE HIT, PLAYED A LOT ON RADIO,TV ETC. BUT, NOOOO ITS TOOO COUNTRY! GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE JONES FOR STANDING UP FOR OUR VETERANS !!!
I came here after watching Megadeth in a George Jones tribute show. This song is simply amazing; what country music is all about to me.
Still my favorite George Jones song, you understand it a little better when you come back to US after a trip across the pond.
How 300 people couldn't like this song is crazy!! This song has so much meaning and the Greatest Voice in Country Music History singing it and my all time favorite!
A poignant song about war with its consequences - touches my heart deeply - more so when it was rendered by one of the greatest Country singer that ever lived.
Brilliant up the Irish Americans and the wild Irish rose 😊👍👌🍀🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
What a song, What a singer , America's George Jones . "Korean War veteran " We love the Possum
Soldiers deck of cards
people need to take care of there own
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You know the real sad part? They always find the money to send those off to war, but never have the money to take care of those who come back.
if they come back.
true
That true and its sad god bless our troops
Pac3steel so true these people’s put their physical lives and their souls on the line for us.. thank you all I pray we are worthy
TRUTH!!
I live far away from US , in Croatia , Europe , but I think that country music told me more abpout US and their ordinary people than any other source of information.
Čista petica
how so my Croatian friend?
That doesn't tell you anything about our country. There are far too many of us who served there and now we're doing just fine. The only thing wrong with this country is the lazy politicians.
Drago mi je da u Hrvatskoj ima još ljubitelja ove prekrasne glazbe. Pozdrav iz Zagreba.
this song makes me cry. George singing about" wild Irish rose" been from Ireland so many of our heroes lost their lives because of war and conflict and paided the price with the pain of war. rip to them all. rip George Jones. Margaret-ireland
thank you all who served this great country !
words has been said time and time again about george jones thare is just none left that hasnt been said.what would country music be with out him. i just cant imagin. he is mr country music..
An absolute musical masterpiece..
Everything stops but the pain. Rest in peace.
RIP George Jones!! Country Music Has Lost Another Legend!! I've ALways Loved Ur Music and Always Will!!
Beautiful sad song.........RIP and God Bless a generation of wonderful young men.
to all those who have shown honor to all that serve and have served. You are why I and my family have 9 generation serve rd, now raising the 10th. God love America, I do
amazing song our government treat our vets poorly I seen it first hand .yet they had the most important job
George Jones: Never To Be Forgotten. R.I.P. George.
We send our young to fight futile wars and when they return home with damaged minds and minus limbs we abandon them these proud young men who serve to protect us and do a job we can't or won't do we should honour them not abandon them
god bless our service men
British, American, And all our Allies
George Jones thank you for this masterpiece! It shows the need to solve Veteran reintegration problems. Awareness is half the battle. Resources, time, and government support are necessary to end this epidemic. It is in our national security interest for recruitment efforts to take better care of our military.
I remember first listening to this song during one of my early morning walks during my sophomore year of college. I would just walk around, watching the deer, and listen to music since it was peaceful. I could walk around and not see groups of people and feeling even lonelier. At 4:30 am, on a cold January morning, this song hit hard. I know it's about veterans, but the thing that stood out to me was the theme of not belonging, and loneliness. At the time, I didn't have friends, did everything alone, which was partly my fault considering that I should have put more effort into making friends instead of focusing too much on school and not making room for being social. I was lame tbh.
I just didn't feel connected with anyone on campus and I just kept "waiting" to find my people. It as the time I at least realized I was lonely and decided to make changes by joining sports and actively trying to make friends instead of just waiting. Almost a year later and things are much better, but there's still lots of room for improvement.
Hope you're doing better but the username doesn't give hope.
@dylanb4494 actually I'm doing much better now. Back when I wrote this, it was at one of the lowest points of my life.
@@sociallyineptpenguin6494 glad to hear it penguin
@dylanb4494 thanks!
I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS MY BROTHER WAS A VIETNAM VIET GONE SINCE 2O05 WENT 17 CAME BACK 65 WITH AGENT ORANGE
Tell your brother thanks for his service.