David Ball "Riding With Private Malone"

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @cthat8247
    @cthat8247 Год назад +847

    To every Private Andrew Malone who didn't make it home, thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

    • @am983
      @am983 Год назад +8

      👍

    • @steveflickinger9683
      @steveflickinger9683 Год назад +3

      Mp

    • @tonyravioli1982
      @tonyravioli1982 Год назад +5

      @@am983 Thank you for your service. Its beyond anything that most people would do. I make it my goal to thank every soldier I meet.

    • @joeblow411
      @joeblow411 Год назад +3

      @@tonyravioli1982 You are welcome

    • @YkmeAri
      @YkmeAri Год назад +2

      That’s very nice of you to say to others

  • @dianafisch4205
    @dianafisch4205 10 месяцев назад +174

    I graduated from high school in 1966 and had family and friends that went to Vietnam. This song is very special and I cry every time I hear it. May God bless every man and woman that served in the military and those serving now.

    • @RonaldoLorensen
      @RonaldoLorensen 8 месяцев назад +6

      Me too

    • @georgegabritsch975
      @georgegabritsch975 6 месяцев назад +3

      Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this

    • @compressor1a
      @compressor1a 6 месяцев назад +2

      God speed

    • @juanitazaring2601
      @juanitazaring2601 5 месяцев назад +5

      ❤ me to I love the song. I believe in angels I believe in God

    • @hisfancy17
      @hisfancy17 4 месяца назад +1

      I graduated in 2010 and wasn’t born until 1991 but this song makes me cry literally every single time.

  • @lindabennett3057
    @lindabennett3057 3 года назад +54

    I'm a WOMANS ARNY CORP. Veteran...got out in76...I'm a soldier first and foremost...at 65 I wish I could still serve my country in some way still

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад +3

      Thanks for your service .Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @johngordon8376
    @johngordon8376 Год назад +231

    I am a double tour vietnam vet turned 73 last July. I have received more respect in the Midwest than any where I have lived to all Afghanistan vets thank you for your service with respect J Gordon

    • @SixSonn
      @SixSonn Год назад +10

      As a young man who served in the U.S. Army, I respect your obligation to duty and service. My grandfather always told me yall didn't get the return home that yall deserved. I am sorry that happened.

    • @juliaskinner6911
      @juliaskinner6911 Год назад +10

      My uncle Ralph did 2 tours in Vietnam the second time he lost his life 😢. So proud of him. He is a hero. 🇺🇲

    • @photonotavailable7936
      @photonotavailable7936 Год назад +4

      Welcome home. 🫡

    • @johnstudley7017
      @johnstudley7017 Год назад +5

      Welcome home and thank you for your service.

    • @sagenrage8399
      @sagenrage8399 Год назад +8

      Thank you for your service I am on my 2nd year as a U.S Marine. I'm getting ready to 21. I couldn't be more thankful for you and many more who have paved the path for me and my brothers and sisters. Once again thank you

  • @michellehoyt7770
    @michellehoyt7770 Год назад +212

    This song always gives me chills. It's brilliant. My dad was a vietnam vet. Proud of him and thank you to all who served.

    • @catlynnearkin8825
      @catlynnearkin8825 Год назад +6

      God bless your Dad. ♥️

    • @Joeosteenofficial
      @Joeosteenofficial 11 месяцев назад +4

      I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text, hope you are having a good day?

    • @jonimichalski1403
      @jonimichalski1403 2 месяца назад +1

      Please thank your father for all of us

  • @bambiemccaingnml8699
    @bambiemccaingnml8699 3 года назад +182

    My daddy is a Naum Vet . And my husband is a Desert Storm vet.. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED AND ARE NOW SERVING!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA ALWAYS!!

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 3 года назад +5

      My dad’s a Desert Storm Vet ❤️

    • @danielhall6578
      @danielhall6578 3 года назад +5

      Both my brothers have been deployed and I’m joining next, thank those who have served

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @vernam.c.mendiola8903
    @vernam.c.mendiola8903 Год назад +309

    This song is so beautiful. I am a proud daughter and mom of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. My dad is a Vietnam Veteran who will be 76 this year. I am so thankful for their service. 💜🙏🏽

    • @dennisraymond881
      @dennisraymond881 Год назад +5

      You're absolutely right...Verna Good morning how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's another lovely day that the lord has made

    • @joyceibanez8207
      @joyceibanez8207 Год назад +4

      Miss Verna, Thank your Son and your Dad for their service. My husband was in the Army during the early 60s. 😊

    • @anthonyr5869
      @anthonyr5869 Год назад +3

      Vietnam veterans were bad asses

    • @davebarlow7217
      @davebarlow7217 Год назад +2

      God bless you and your family!

    • @davidbeckham1760
      @davidbeckham1760 Год назад +1

      Thank you to you and your family for the sacrifices you all make.

  • @ericm2321
    @ericm2321 4 года назад +3353

    I'm a n Afghanistan vet... Big thank you to the Vietnam vets who made DAMNED sure we got a better "Welcome Home" than they did

    • @logancausey2999
      @logancausey2999 4 года назад +117

      Thanks for everything you've done for this country.

    • @tylerkellum896
      @tylerkellum896 4 года назад +88

      I just want to thank your for your service to our country

    • @matthewlove9191
      @matthewlove9191 4 года назад +57

      Thank you for serving yo keep us safe

    • @DolphinGirl03
      @DolphinGirl03 4 года назад +47

      Thank you for your service.

    • @hawkeye5029
      @hawkeye5029 4 года назад +64

      God that hit home real hard. Miss my dad, he served 2 years in vietnam and he told me his "welcome home" he got when he came home 😢😢😢😭😭😭 Thank you did your service from the bottom of my heart, thank you

  • @1Littleagger
    @1Littleagger 9 месяцев назад +44

    This made me cry. Thank you all who fought for America

  • @daytonhendrick539
    @daytonhendrick539 2 года назад +297

    No matter how many times I listen to this song I can’t make it through the first minute before the tears begin to run! Not only for those who gave their lives,but for friends that came back and were never the same.May God bless them all!❤

    • @HB-fq3xg
      @HB-fq3xg Год назад +8

      True, for all the men and women who didn't make it home. They're still here watching over us

    • @marcychan168
      @marcychan168 Год назад +3

      Thank you all for your Service
      I remember Nam -I was a child then - and it was on TV news every night here
      So terrible, so sad..
      😔😔😔😔

    • @marcychan168
      @marcychan168 Год назад +4

      @Greg Normal 👋🤭
      I'm a Damn Yankee that loves the South
      including the music
      Fell in love with the lifestyle (Git er Done!
      eventually ) and that slow Southern Drawl..
      So yes you could say I'm a fan.
      Bless your heart
      Y'all come back now- ya hear.
      ❤️🙏🙏🙏🕊

    • @oneof1110
      @oneof1110 Год назад

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    • @marcychan168
      @marcychan168 Год назад +2

      @Greg Normal songs that tell stories
      (Some of the Truckers Songs are hilarious and some move me to tears
      Had friends back in the day that were
      "Knights of the Road"
      Safe out and safe back fellas
      Prayers and thanks for all you do❤️
      Kind Sir may it be well with you and yours
      God bless ❤️ 🙏

  • @timothydhoke
    @timothydhoke 4 года назад +782

    Sitting here on memorial day listening to music of yesterday with my wife and this just seemed appropriate. Hats off to the fallen, may you never be forgotten.

    • @SaltyNationalist
      @SaltyNationalist 4 года назад +5

      I second that motion..
      edit:
      except for the wife thing..

    • @MrHuntingtonsfinest
      @MrHuntingtonsfinest 4 года назад +5

      @Paladin JN01 I so agree with you and there is so much disrespect in today society

    • @soulhaggins1151
      @soulhaggins1151 4 года назад +3

      @@MrHuntingtonsfinest .

    • @deborahwilliams1497
      @deborahwilliams1497 3 года назад +7

      Memorial Day 2021 listening to these songs remembering
      what it costs to keep our country free.

    • @turtleexpirement5430
      @turtleexpirement5430 3 года назад +2

      I am right now

  • @richardsample9176
    @richardsample9176 2 года назад +39

    ..I volunteered for the military and Vietnam...
    Severed my country...lost hearing in both ears,and damaged both eyes..this was my contribution to freedom...I was 18 then .. now I'm old...and will do it again if called if called..

    • @XRTRACING
      @XRTRACING Год назад +1

      Thank you sir 😀.

    • @RicWrench
      @RicWrench 11 месяцев назад +1

      I hear you my brother. Pick me up, we could still do some damage !

    • @whiteknightsoloflights4458
      @whiteknightsoloflights4458 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your sacrifice, and your service. We all owe our freedoms to you sir.

    • @Justdragons188
      @Justdragons188 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your sacrifice, Sir. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤

    • @jimd2101
      @jimd2101 3 месяца назад

      I dont know why anyone volunteered for Veitnam ....We didn't belong over there .....I would have found a way out of it if I got drafted.....It was a waste of a lot of good men ...😡😡😡

  • @marty7729
    @marty7729 2 года назад +83

    My husband was a Vietnam Veteran who died October 26th 2019 of Agent Orange.. 🎤🎼🎶🎵🇺🇸🇺🇸😢😢😢❤❤❤he was a true hero

    • @alan-ev6ck
      @alan-ev6ck 2 года назад +7

      I'm sorry for your loss, Vietnam vet 68-69

    • @Joeosteenofficial
      @Joeosteenofficial 11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi dear, I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text to you hope you don't find it pestering..?

    • @bonniekavanaugh9998
      @bonniekavanaugh9998 6 месяцев назад +3

      I am truly sorry for your loss

    • @ShaunOlsen
      @ShaunOlsen 5 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Joeosteenofficial back off buddy

    • @hopeavery7290
      @hopeavery7290 5 месяцев назад

      My grandpa has Agent Orange poisoning he needs a liver and kidney transplant but I am afraid we're going to lose him before he gets it. He served in Vietnam. He said it was the worst because most of the time you couldn't see your enemy they hid in trenches and bushes and underground tunnels They dug themselves plus you had hidden mines and bombs connected to women and children. He says he will never forget that war. His brother also fought in the Vietnam war there was an article about them in the news paper the meastas brothers but sadly he never made it home. I am sorry for your loss but grateful for those who are willing to make the sacrifice for our life and freedoms. For those who we lost Rest in peace and thank you for your service. Those who are fighting may you return home safely and thank you for your service. Those who retired enjoy retirement and thank you for your service. Those that fought and came back due to injury may you stay strong thank you for your service. Those who lost a loved one and struggle thank you for your service.

  • @brittniesteele6146
    @brittniesteele6146 4 года назад +878

    This song hits me right in the heart, EVERY SINGLE TIME.

    • @timmyirwin2937
      @timmyirwin2937 4 года назад +10

      Hits you in the feels

    • @rekfan59
      @rekfan59 4 года назад +6

      Me too

    • @LEE-gp3zr
      @LEE-gp3zr 4 года назад +14

      If it doesn't hit you I don't think you're an American

    • @faith4916
      @faith4916 4 года назад +6

      Godspeed

    • @samhonegger2630
      @samhonegger2630 4 года назад +4

      Same. I was getting a little choked up probably I have a brother in the Navy and my sisters boyfriend who I think of as a brother in the Army.

  • @t-tproductions341
    @t-tproductions341 4 года назад +342

    Classic. Songs like this is why new country can never replace these gems

    • @ytubepuppy
      @ytubepuppy 3 года назад +12

      "New country" SUX

    • @joshlindsey9960
      @joshlindsey9960 3 года назад +7

      This is when country was EXCELLENT i love this song 🤘

    • @steveglaze57
      @steveglaze57 3 года назад +2

      Agreed I love old school country

    • @Lighty_417
      @Lighty_417 3 года назад +3

      Yeah, the "new country" sucks, compared to the beloved classic country. That's why I listen to only classic country and sometimes classic rock music on the radio anymore. I love the classics, music and cars.

    • @TadTrueman
      @TadTrueman 3 года назад +2

      Most of the “new country” isn’t country. I do like of of the newer songs but they aren’t country music.

  • @voidwalk2932
    @voidwalk2932 4 года назад +432

    When the soldier pulls him out it gives me chills

    • @brianheintz9912
      @brianheintz9912 3 года назад +21

      What's crazy is was reading your post as he sang

    • @maxv8700
      @maxv8700 3 года назад +16

      Every single time

    • @waynewilliams5802
      @waynewilliams5802 3 года назад

      It's not a real person just back in the 90's everything was bad, just look at Clinton

    • @tippimail1
      @tippimail1 2 года назад +10

      There is something in my eye.Memorial Day,2022.

    • @seanpower1090
      @seanpower1090 2 года назад +6

      @@tippimail1 it's ok, I won't tell anyone.

  • @Malevelous
    @Malevelous 3 месяца назад +21

    Sometimes a song pops up in your memory and you just need to hear it again. Still makes me cry every time. 🇺🇸

  • @kohlraedirectioner
    @kohlraedirectioner 2 года назад +161

    The chorus and the third verse never fail to make me cry. This song is so beautifully bittersweet 😭.

    • @RichSilva-cw5oj
      @RichSilva-cw5oj Год назад +2

      @@artinnevada Thank you for your service!!!

    • @elimcgamerguy
      @elimcgamerguy 8 месяцев назад +1

      yep, here too, this song doesn't fail to choke me up...

  • @Lavitz51
    @Lavitz51 6 месяцев назад +28

    I did 8 years the the infantry of the United Sates Marine Corps. I grew up listening to this and still listen in 2024 and after all these years still brings a tear to my eye. To all my brothwrs and sister of any branch thank you for your service, and to those who served prior to my time thank you for the sacrifices you made and giving me the opportunity to grow up and join and follow in the footprints of those who went to places far worse than Marjah Afghanistan ever dreamed of being. Fair winds and flowing seas!

  • @adox8574
    @adox8574 Год назад +29

    I remember my father playing this song all the time as a kid. He raised 3 Marines and one Sailor. He was an incredible man. Wish I didn’t lose him at such a young age. This song and Tim McGraw always remind me of him

  • @Gambit22003
    @Gambit22003 3 года назад +164

    This is one of only a select few songs in the world that can make this grown man tear up every time I hear it. Such an awesome story it tells! Thank you Mr. Ball!!

  • @arytisskaldaka7963
    @arytisskaldaka7963 2 года назад +25

    My grandfather served in the 60's .. he was a sniper and while phsycially he made it home, not all of him did ... a part of him was left in the jungles he fought in. HE had demons.. but the man tought me much... he died 5 years ago after losing a battle with cancer... I was there helping myt grandmother take care of him when it happened.. it happened fast and when i got htere iwas hoping he would teach me how to drive and fish.. many things that in ever got .. but to this day .. when i drive... i smell cigarette smoke, ill forever ride with my grandfather ... and i know he loose out for me still. This goes out otthe vets we have lost , and the soldiers who never fully made it home from war, Thank you. thank you for your service. and for your sacrifice.. may your memories always be honored

    • @dianab1945
      @dianab1945 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for your Grandfather's service to our country.

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @shawnduncan5779
    @shawnduncan5779 4 года назад +193

    This song reaches right to my heart. I am a Navy veteran myself. I did two tours to the Persian Gulf. Just hearing this song does make me think about how many veterans left for a war and didn't make it home or those who returned with injuries or emotional traumas that never healed. My hats off to all current and former military members. Thanks for all you have done. There are not enough words or actions to show how much the service of veterans are appreciated except to say thank you for all you have done for everyone

    • @e-rod2888
      @e-rod2888 4 года назад +3

      Thank you Shawn Duncan, for your service and sacrifices. God bless you.

    • @connieelliott5359
      @connieelliott5359 4 года назад +2

      Thank you so very much for your service to our country 💓

    • @shawnduncan5779
      @shawnduncan5779 3 года назад +6

      @Angela Lee You're welcome. Proud to serve

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад +3

      Thank you for your service

    • @shawnduncan5779
      @shawnduncan5779 3 года назад +2

      @@jedi4canes You're welcome. I'm proud to have served

  • @joshuaallen1729
    @joshuaallen1729 3 года назад +358

    2021, finished my PTSD therapy, it’s ok to not be ok. You’re not alone

    • @venetabritt2771
      @venetabritt2771 3 года назад +8

      Thank you for your service. Glad you are still with us. Praying for you to keep doing well.

    • @3b1d5c
      @3b1d5c 3 года назад +5

      Absolutely right, Joshua!

    • @jesushadenough3427
      @jesushadenough3427 3 года назад +6

      Imagine having the commander shouting over you telling you PTSD is not an option. Now get out of this trench and go breach the enemy.

    • @venetabritt2771
      @venetabritt2771 3 года назад +2

      @@jesushadenough3427 that would be a very poor excuse for a commander. Did this happen to you or someone you know?

    • @jesushadenough3427
      @jesushadenough3427 3 года назад +2

      @@venetabritt2771 If the enemy is shooting at you it is either you kill them or they kill you or bow down to your PTSD so they take you POW and gamble on rather or not they'll have mercy on you and just see if they care about your god damn stupid PTSD disorder.

  • @fmachine86
    @fmachine86 Год назад +22

    I've listened to this song as long as I can remember, and I still can't make it through the entire thing without tearing up.

  • @jimmiemiller7787
    @jimmiemiller7787 4 года назад +104

    My brother in law past away just 3 days ago active duty when he passed I really thought alot of him and loved him... he sadly passed in a motorcycle accident and this makes me think of him so much RIP William McDonald....

    • @connieelliott5359
      @connieelliott5359 4 года назад +5

      Prayers 🙏 from Ohio I'm so sorry 💔

    • @diadang3891
      @diadang3891 4 года назад +5

      Jesus will soon resurrect your bro-in-law William McDonald, right after Jesus brings Armageddon & restores his God's Kingdom Govt on this earth. Jesus would have removed Satan, the demons & the wicked people. "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." (John 11: 28, 29)
      Memorial tombs exist only on earth, so this is an earthly resurrection. See also John 11:23-27 this scripture proves that when Jesus returns, those living & doing God's will, will never die at all. (1Tim 2:3-5; John 3:16; John 17:3; Psalms 37:29)

    • @deborahwilliams1497
      @deborahwilliams1497 3 года назад

      My heart goes out to I you and your family.

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад

      I’m so sorry

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад

      God bless him and for real I’m sorry for your loss

  • @susanwalters8878
    @susanwalters8878 8 месяцев назад +36

    Our brothers and the young men who went to Nam were treated badly by some Americans mostly from those that don't know or care to learn what America meant to our brothers and friends.Thank ya'll for your service. GOD Bless America.

  • @jeffwarne6712
    @jeffwarne6712 4 года назад +176

    As a 28 year Vet I love this song and brings back so many memories. thanks so much :)

    • @pjr54321
      @pjr54321 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your service Jeff!

    • @nicoleknight9412
      @nicoleknight9412 3 года назад

      This is one of the songs that came out post 9/11.

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад

      Thank you for your service

    • @johnjameson2731
      @johnjameson2731 2 года назад +1

      Salute.

    • @jimthegatekeeper59
      @jimthegatekeeper59 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for protecting our country and our freedoms! We appreciate heroes like you more than you realize.

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover Год назад +5

    remember the fun I had with my GI brother when he bought his first car after he came home from Nam and Germany

  • @jeffscott8323
    @jeffscott8323 2 года назад +13

    This guy never got. The fame he should have gottin. Another Unsung Hero

    • @markoshea6833
      @markoshea6833 3 месяца назад

      yeah 'She Always Spoke about Mexico' was super as well

  • @harriethaystead6356
    @harriethaystead6356 27 дней назад +23

    Will anyone be listening in January 2025?

  • @dalesmith5370
    @dalesmith5370 3 года назад +73

    I heard this song when it first came out in 2001 and it brought tears to my eyes.....20 years later it still does. All of you that wore the uniform, allow to say with the utmost of humility.....THANK YOU for the sacrifices you made and those that paid the ultimate price and never made it home. You are my heroes and as long as I draw breath, I will always hold you in the highest of esteem.

  • @sharonwhite8386
    @sharonwhite8386 5 месяцев назад +8

    I cry every time. I lost 3 friends in Vietnam not too long after our 1965 graduation. I miss them and often think of the precious lives lost, my friends and all the others too

  • @kendawa2918
    @kendawa2918 2 года назад +35

    I’m an old Vet, who can barely get through this song without being flooded with memories. Good and bad.

    • @dianab1945
      @dianab1945 2 года назад

      Thanks for your service to our country.
      Yes, it's a wonderful song. Sad .

    • @shane41225
      @shane41225 2 года назад

      Thank you for ur service

    • @williamyarbrough6110
      @williamyarbrough6110 2 года назад

      You never get over it, Brother.

    • @richardburke4250
      @richardburke4250 Год назад

      Thank you for your service
      Happy Veterans Day (sorry I’m a little late)

    • @compressor1a
      @compressor1a 6 месяцев назад

      You're not alone..we love you

  • @chestonzinda8624
    @chestonzinda8624 4 года назад +284

    So sad this doesn’t have ten times the views!!! This song is incredible, it tells an amazing story!!

    • @jocaldwell3884
      @jocaldwell3884 4 года назад +4

      I will always stop what I'm doing to listen. Sincerely, a marine widow

    • @mikegrey5663
      @mikegrey5663 3 года назад +3

      That's what I like about old country a lot of the songs told stories now days most of the songs are about drinking or sex

    • @thebossroleplay4105
      @thebossroleplay4105 3 года назад

      @@mikegrey5663 yeah sounds about right look combs is I think the only guy that tells stories to him and luke Brian

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад

      Yeah

    • @jedi4canes
      @jedi4canes 3 года назад

      @@jocaldwell3884 oh I’m sorry for your loss

  • @shardasydzyik4802
    @shardasydzyik4802 Год назад +13

    David ball has the perfect voice for this song.

  • @bigmantomblin2005
    @bigmantomblin2005 4 года назад +212

    This song just hits home. Idk why but it gets me deep in my feels. Love it.

    • @DinoLover-gg3cp
      @DinoLover-gg3cp 4 года назад +2

      Same

    • @stephaniehowe0973
      @stephaniehowe0973 4 года назад +2

      😭💙

    • @tristanbarnett6271
      @tristanbarnett6271 4 года назад +6

      Same here I come from a military family this really hits home with me

    • @gacowboy8616
      @gacowboy8616 4 года назад +5

      I listened to this before one of my deployments and it scared the shit out of me. Years of being fearless, and a song broke it all. Love it. To all of you that never came home, you are GBNF, to those that came back but didn't, WELCOME HOME!

    • @hitandruncommentor
      @hitandruncommentor 4 года назад +1

      What a song about freedom, legacy, sacrifice, and hope touches you!? Well congrats you’re human.

  • @ethelhoose1196
    @ethelhoose1196 Год назад +4

    This song makes me proud of our fighting boy's that went 😢Vietnam

  • @idahohoosier8989
    @idahohoosier8989 Год назад +15

    Love this. Wow! We lost more than 15 fellows from my little city, outside Chicago, over the years of Vietnam. That's the ones I knew of.
    For all that read this that served THANK YIU. And those who are missing someone that gave all, THANK YOU SO MUCH AND STAY CLOSE TO JESUS. Blessings, julie

  • @thomasmantestajr.329
    @thomasmantestajr.329 3 года назад +263

    It is definitely different the way my grandfather raised me to respect veterans or anyone in uniform. I only wish others would also show them the same respect.

    • @raisingcrazy745
      @raisingcrazy745 3 года назад +6

      I'm one of those that respects our military veterans and active service members. Before the pandemic I would literally walk up to them shake their hands and thank them for their service in active uniform or with a veteran's cap. One time in a McDonald's I walked up to a man with a world war II veteran hat on. And I said thank for everything you did. He turned to me a tear went down his eye and said I thought everyone forgot it. Some of us will never forget the sacrifices you got turns mate for us no matter which war conflict you served in. One of my best friends is a military vet he was injured in 2002 in Volusia almost lost his arm. He was the only one out of his home he has severe PTSD and survivors guilt. And the traumatic brain injury. I make sure he knows every time we talk that I am so proud of what he did for us. My five children will always know that Uncle Billy serves their country proudly.

    • @keithhill8210
      @keithhill8210 3 года назад +4

      @Dennis Plummer GOD BLESS YOU
      SORRY BUT I SENT MY TIME PROTECT UR PARENTS SO WE COULD HAVE MEN LIKE YOU
      SEMPER FI. AND GOD BLESS

    • @keithhill8210
      @keithhill8210 3 года назад +3

      @@raisingcrazy745 THANK YOU YOU ARE NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECTION. MY WAR THEY HATED , so did I, BUT NO ONE CARED WHEN WE CAME HOME. Now they say THANKS. that's all we asked. Love u for ur thoughts.

    • @tional5266
      @tional5266 3 года назад +4

      Your example teaches others whether you realize it or not, keep it up! It’s the only way we pass the concept on to those that come after us, and is much needed today!! 🙏❤️🙏

    • @davidmarcellus7333
      @davidmarcellus7333 3 года назад +2

      @Dennis Plummer I respect your family

  • @joeyculver3025
    @joeyculver3025 4 года назад +104

    What a frickin amazing song. Felt a tear almost roll down. Thank you David Ball

  • @TheOneTrueDragonKing
    @TheOneTrueDragonKing 4 месяца назад +4

    I first heard this song while I was arriving to school, 23 years ago today. Moments later, the unforgettable, the unbelievable, the impossible, happened.
    The date was 9/11/2001.
    Thank you, to every serviceman and servicewoman, for your service to your country. No matter what country that may be or what service you serve in.

  • @sgtrock2821
    @sgtrock2821 4 года назад +9

    "But it picked up KBUL especially late at night". A country station in Reno, NV. First time I heard this song I was pullin flatbed haulin a load of shingles from Vegas to Reno on Hwy 95. What a great song. Truckin and country music like this is like apple pie and icecream.

  • @Mellmick26
    @Mellmick26 3 года назад +42

    I am Canadian and I have relatives that fought and bless the lord survived … my cousin fought in Afghanistan and was there over Christmas we saw him in the special video they showed on the news . My heart goes out to the families of those who fought and continue to fight for freedom and equality. I pray that one day there will be no need for war. 🙏🏼🇨🇦✝️☮️🎖

  • @hannahstahl1857
    @hannahstahl1857 4 года назад +65

    I remember when this came out. Still gives me chills

  • @MichaelFunderburk-x6w
    @MichaelFunderburk-x6w 2 месяца назад +97

    Is there any body listening to this Great song in November 2024.😮😅

    • @dianaluttrell6515
      @dianaluttrell6515 2 месяца назад +1

      I am. Great song!!❤❤❤❤

    • @patriciadenapole3263
      @patriciadenapole3263 2 месяца назад +1

      This old lady is. She grew up in the 60's, lost a good friend in that horrible conflict. Many Private Malone's didn't come home.

    • @rebeccamiller5217
      @rebeccamiller5217 2 месяца назад +2

      Only 31 but this is one of my favorites 🎉

    • @battfieldsniper1
      @battfieldsniper1 Месяц назад +2

      Thanksgiving day 2024 we are still here (m28)

    • @laka4959
      @laka4959 Месяц назад +2

      Yo

  • @randyarntz238
    @randyarntz238 2 года назад +11

    A huge thank you for all of you service men and women who served our country in all of our wars , I respect each and every one of you THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU

  • @thelmanewbury3912
    @thelmanewbury3912 3 года назад +42

    Brings tears to the eyes, beautiful tribute to our soldiers

  • @johndunaway4507
    @johndunaway4507 2 года назад +14

    A big thank you to "ALL" veterans who served you truly "SPECIAL" heroes ! May "GOD" bless you !

  • @tammymiller191
    @tammymiller191 2 года назад +28

    Gives me chills every time I hear a soldier pulling him out of the firey crash.

  • @nicholashood2380
    @nicholashood2380 3 года назад +21

    This song always makes me choke up. One of the best songs dedicated to our soldiers!

  • @michealdraconis6179
    @michealdraconis6179 3 года назад +31

    Thank you to everyone who fought for their country and welcome Home

  • @SwankyKitteh82
    @SwankyKitteh82 4 года назад +196

    I cry. Every, single, time.

    • @daltonzink5306
      @daltonzink5306 4 года назад +3

      Me too sister...me too

    • @tristanbarnett6271
      @tristanbarnett6271 4 года назад +5

      I almost do too I hadn't heard this song in a long time and I found it again and hearing it again almost makes me cry

    • @obliolicon
      @obliolicon 4 года назад +1

      Feel ya. George straight is a phenominal writer

    • @chrisdamiano3216
      @chrisdamiano3216 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @chrisdamiano3216
      @chrisdamiano3216 4 года назад +5

      @@tristanbarnett6271 God bless our Vietnam Veterans your in my heart and in all all hearts of Americans

  • @DukeOfTheBLVD
    @DukeOfTheBLVD 4 года назад +46

    hadn't listened to thing song in about 10 years, still has me a hot mess of sympathy for those brothers that never got to come home to see the Nation that they fought so righteously to preserve.

  • @ridabudde6649
    @ridabudde6649 3 года назад +5

    My brother joined me Army and left on his 18tj birthday on 02/16/1965. I think of him often I hear this song.

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад

      Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @3579jh2
    @3579jh2 Год назад +4

    i didnt make it to the great sanbox, but i served the 376 AEW, 2f051 we didnt have much in the way of warm clothing, but I was proud to be a part of something important. I heard this song before i joined, and I hear this song now, and it means so much more to me now than i thought it ever would.

  • @CalabCampbell
    @CalabCampbell 11 месяцев назад +691

    Who still listening in 2024

    • @DaronCombs
      @DaronCombs 11 месяцев назад +16

      I still listen, this song is the true American spirit. Good Bless Are Vets!!!

    • @sammyking695
      @sammyking695 11 месяцев назад +11

      This song means something to me and some day I’m gonna understand it

    • @richardcisneros9033
      @richardcisneros9033 11 месяцев назад +18

      Richard sisneros Vietnam veteran 355 air Police Squadron

    • @robloxskywarsgamer5169
      @robloxskywarsgamer5169 10 месяцев назад +6

      Me 😁

    • @bussin_buses
      @bussin_buses 10 месяцев назад +7

      Hell yes!

  • @ellaquincy5037
    @ellaquincy5037 3 месяца назад +2

    10/11/2024 I arrived at my hotel in Bellevue, WA after a long work day, and this song came on the radio. I was already thinking about my hometown, because country music does that to me. I hadn't heard it before, at least not that I remembered.
    I had to sit in the car and finish the song. Now I'm sitting here crying. I'm from an Old Cars family, specifically a Chevy family. My current sweetheart is a USMC Veteran.
    This one hit HARD, oh boy...

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

    • @ellaquincy5037
      @ellaquincy5037 11 дней назад

      @braydenwaugh3817 I am not a Veteran, but thank you for the sentiment. I'll pass it along to the next Veteran or First Responder I encounter.

  • @CoryTheesfeld
    @CoryTheesfeld Месяц назад +2

    Thats why i stand for the flag and thank the veterans before me the brave men thank you for your service, i ship out a week after Christmas to the marine core , i am 19 years old but i want to be a marine and serve like my uncle and grandfather's and other veterans before me they are the real heros i am just a dumb kid.

  • @brnmachoman6480
    @brnmachoman6480 4 года назад +11

    Classy country songs. And 546 people hate this classic song. Also im16 and thanks to all vets old youth. And now.

  • @garycooper745
    @garycooper745 2 года назад +11

    I'm a former Marine this was my daughter's favorite song when she was little and I miss her very much I cry every time I hear it

  • @timothymccormick1907
    @timothymccormick1907 4 года назад +31

    Thanks to all for your service and sacrifice 🙏❤️

  • @user-yg7yv9ej8q
    @user-yg7yv9ej8q Год назад +11

    This singer is fantastic. We love to listen to him sing this song. Great country music is disappearing as the years go by

    • @robertsteffes5487
      @robertsteffes5487 Год назад

      Have you folks listened to "I'm Just the Bottle That Pours the Wine" yet?

    • @joshuabrooks4907
      @joshuabrooks4907 Год назад

      His name is David Ball, and he's a very underrated singer.

  • @mistakenangel29
    @mistakenangel29 4 месяца назад +2

    My dad showed me this song when I was just a kid and it still gives me chills to this day.

  • @taline13480
    @taline13480 4 года назад +1142

    Anyone else listening in 2020?

  • @bkmash41
    @bkmash41 4 года назад +42

    something about this man's voice that makes me keep playing this song.

  • @zaneskywalker
    @zaneskywalker Год назад +12

    That’s an extremely good voice for this amazing song.

  • @afsoc1909
    @afsoc1909 3 месяца назад +2

    Texas is still listening!
    Proud son of a Vietnam Vet!

  • @StevenCull
    @StevenCull 9 месяцев назад +7

    Lost cousins in Vietnam...I was in 8th grade when Saigon fell...I was an Iraqi vet and my son was in Iraq/Afghanistan...God Bless ALL our soldiers, and Pvt. Malone's....and their Families!!

  • @FW-od1lt
    @FW-od1lt 2 года назад +6

    This song always touches my heart! Real country music with story! David Ball was real!

  • @GaryAutry-b8f
    @GaryAutry-b8f Год назад +11

    Just lost my 71 year old Vietnam vet brother,Marine to the end,RIP Mike,

    • @TheDonald58t
      @TheDonald58t 8 месяцев назад

      God bless your family!

    • @Gene-x4h
      @Gene-x4h 8 месяцев назад

      Semper Fi to you and your family respect to my marine brother, rest easy brother those of us still here have you and your families back

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @WinterDragon83
    @WinterDragon83 4 года назад +21

    As a vet of Iraqi Freedom i am thankful for all my brothers and sisters who fought and dieded and those who have made it home a struggle i give you all my prayers and thanks for doing what you have done and do. Thank you

    • @connieelliott5359
      @connieelliott5359 4 года назад

      Thank you so very much for your service to our country 💓

    • @richardburke4250
      @richardburke4250 Год назад

      Thank you for your service
      Happy Veterans Day (sorry I’m late)

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @maryannheavilin5836
    @maryannheavilin5836 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the video I have heard that song off and on 🎉 but it's nice to see the real thing awesome song 😌 🤣 thanks 🙏 God Bless you and yours always and forever 💓♾️ mah ❤️

    • @Joeosteenofficial
      @Joeosteenofficial 11 месяцев назад

      Hi dear 👋 I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your profile and was moved to send a text to you, hope you don't find it pestering?

  • @Dillon_the_police_supporter
    @Dillon_the_police_supporter 5 месяцев назад +2

    My grand dad used to play this on his guitar and play it for me when I was a kid. He was going to teach me to play guitar but he passed away in 2017 before he could. I recently learned how to play this song on his guitar in memory of his.

  • @albecky123
    @albecky123 3 года назад +8

    This is the epitome of a great country song.

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад

      Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?

  • @RebelRed-rt9ex
    @RebelRed-rt9ex 4 года назад +38

    this song makes me cry every time

  • @Barbara-jd5lb
    @Barbara-jd5lb Год назад +8

    This moving song spans many a war. Admirably, DB's renders 'voice as instument' perfectly. ♥️

  • @kdc858
    @kdc858 15 дней назад

    Im not even a vet, and i tear up every time I hear this song and thank you to all the vets who made it home and especially those who didnt thank you all for the sacrifices you and your families made when you were deployed over seas

  • @Smithandsonssmallengine
    @Smithandsonssmallengine 2 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely love this old song. I pulled a Chevy 2 nova out of a barn for 100$ in Wartburg Tennessee when I was 15 years old and I kid you not it was nearly the same story he had left it in mom and Dad's old barn and lost his life over in the jungle fighting for our freedom and I was honored to pull it out of the grooves that had pressed into the old barns dirt floor by those old bias ply tires. I had it running in no time with the help of a generous old vocational teacher whom I still look up to to this day. And there's no telling how many times the original owner saved my life in that old nova God I loved that car 350 4 bolt with a th350 trans. Then a th400... Then a 2 speed powerglide.. then 400 small block and many years later I had to let her go to take care of bills and my kids but what memories.. beautiful song

  • @dcool2u2
    @dcool2u2 Год назад +8

    Everything about this song is perfection from it's beautifully written story, and the simplicity of the music and vocals, and the salute to our military heros who have fought for our freedom and especially those who "never made it home" 😞💔

  • @teresahelms1709
    @teresahelms1709 Год назад +4

    I am thankful every single day for the Vets in my life...my father, my husband and my father-in-law,my uncle and my cousins. Thanks to all of our service men and women for their dedication and for their service. From the bottom of my heart thank you for your time and your sacrifice.

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад

      Sending love right got a chance to be back stage with the band in Birmingham concert
      Intriguing singer plus put an electrifying performance did you get to meet the gem?

  • @goodtunelisteneryo9180
    @goodtunelisteneryo9180 3 года назад +8

    Saw and talked with this True gentleman at the Barn in Sanford Florida several years ago. I pray he is still alive and doing well! Thanks to all Vets for serving our great country!!

  • @rjkubr
    @rjkubr Год назад +2

    The nineties was a golden age for country music.

  • @omgcattv
    @omgcattv 3 года назад +13

    2021 . This song makes me cry every damn time.

  • @raechelcleberg8854
    @raechelcleberg8854 3 года назад +8

    I have a cousin who is a Vietnam vet. He came home, thank God. My family hasn't lost a serviceman yet and it's something I thank Him for a lot. It also has given me great respect for those who serve, here and abroad. Blessed be the men in uniform.

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад

      Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?

    • @raechelcleberg8854
      @raechelcleberg8854 Год назад

      @@MichaelF340 No. Thank you for the thought.

    • @gbtyresinc
      @gbtyresinc Год назад

      @@raechelcleberg8854 understandable I got to see this gem in concert Intriguing singer and also put an electrifying performances to go can you check my description please so you can write to me on email I put out my email there as I'm not always on here

    • @braydenwaugh3817
      @braydenwaugh3817 Месяц назад

      Thank you for your service

  • @scbaboss
    @scbaboss 4 года назад +32

    Listening now......Absolutely. Love his sound since I first heard him. Every now and then I feel a presence. And this song comes to my mind and then I’m pickin it on my guitar. What a great message. Thx David for the great songs.

  • @donaldhoudek2889
    @donaldhoudek2889 5 месяцев назад +2

    7/2024 - 1st Aviation Brigade, Vietnam. I lost a lot of my friends over there. As with so many others that were there or in any other war, a part of me is here at home, but a part of me is still there. That will never change as the choppers fly over my home everyday. Thanks to all those who served! 76 now and the "Lack of Youth" has really set in over the last few years. Often asked by many, "Would I do it again?" the answer is still a solid "YES"!!!

  • @colt451911w
    @colt451911w 4 года назад +6

    I am a former Marine Sgt. Vietnam Vet 67 68 9th Marines Regiment 3rd Marine Div. Thank you , it's appreciated & Thank you for stepping up & serving our county.

    • @jameshadden834
      @jameshadden834 4 года назад +1

      Semper Fi big brother

    • @josephmatello1020
      @josephmatello1020 4 года назад +1

      No thank you, Sir...

    • @josephmatello1020
      @josephmatello1020 4 года назад +1

      My dad and grandfather are former Marines, so Semper Fi

    • @colt451911w
      @colt451911w 4 года назад

      That makes them my USMC Brothers , Thanks Santo,Semper Fi, @@josephmatello1020

    • @spulos1
      @spulos1 3 года назад +1

      Semper Fi Brother!

  • @JohnnyCadillac1994
    @JohnnyCadillac1994 4 года назад +124

    We all have songs that no matter what's going on and no matter our skill we will always belt out singing
    This is mine

    • @tristanbarnett6271
      @tristanbarnett6271 4 года назад +1

      amen to that we all have that one song that one to make us start singing for joy

  • @danhaly5921
    @danhaly5921 7 дней назад +1

    Great song should be lot more views

  • @EFJoKeR
    @EFJoKeR 4 месяца назад +2

    Music is story telling. And this tune tells a beautiful story... As music SHOULD...
    LOVE it !!!

  • @strangeskies4907
    @strangeskies4907 4 года назад +37

    It hits me, praying for the families of my dead soldiers

    • @jocaldwell3884
      @jocaldwell3884 4 года назад +2

      Thank you. We truly appreciate it 💗

  • @seanh21
    @seanh21 2 года назад +5

    i cant express the pride and luck i feel when i listen to a song like this!! proud that i live in such a country and lucky that i have people willing to fight for my freedom.

  • @lisamcbride8921
    @lisamcbride8921 Год назад +6

    I cry everytime I hear this!

  • @colelofton5344
    @colelofton5344 10 месяцев назад +2

    I'm going. On 41 I've always love this song I heard it today and it still makes me smile ...

  • @catlynnearkin8825
    @catlynnearkin8825 Год назад +2

    I love this song. I have a lot of family have been in the service.Sime Marine, some Army Some Army.

    • @MichaelF340
      @MichaelF340 Год назад

      Sending love right got a chance to be back stage with the band in Birmingham concert
      Intriguing singer plus put an electrifying performance did you get to meet the gem?

  • @evamz9584
    @evamz9584 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hi fellow people 🙃 👋 I just heard this on the radio for the first time ever and I liked it so much I had to search up "private malone" ❤

  • @karenmayer6018
    @karenmayer6018 Год назад +3

    You mean and women are the best. I respect everything you do for America. Love you all. Be safe.

  • @MrRadioAmerica
    @MrRadioAmerica 4 года назад +240

    In 1981 I was 15 and looking for my 1st car. You know, the one every boy dreams of. Some want the chevelle, or camero, maybe mustang. Looking thru the newspaper everyday. One dsy my dad comes home from work and says he thinks he'd seen a car I'd like behind a garage in Tampa and I should look at it. Ok dad, what ever. Oh the porch sat there a much older lady. My dad asked if the car was for sale and she said yes but that it was rather expensive and asked me if I could afford the $75.00 she was asking. I said yes ma'am. When I looked at the tarp covering the big beast of a car. I started to druel, cry, and thought NO WAY. Under the tarp was a 1967 pontiac gto. MY CAR. The old lady would NOT tell me who it had belonged to just that it was time to sell it. I can only imagine.

    • @Bobbyd603
      @Bobbyd603 4 года назад +17

      I got my 65 vette from police officers widow like that

    • @michaelwebster1096
      @michaelwebster1096 4 года назад +10

      Lucky man I'm from tampa you would be surprised of the jewels that are covered must seek them

    • @chrisdamiano3216
      @chrisdamiano3216 4 года назад +7

      I know my first witch my dad was a baby blue 71 maverick l named her t he baby blue Marine

    • @garycraig4277
      @garycraig4277 3 года назад +2

      Back in the early 80,s my wife and I found a 68 firebird 400HO we bought it and drove it until it blew a head gasket started to restore it then had kids so had to sell it I really kick myself for selling it

    • @HTSUCKS
      @HTSUCKS 3 года назад +2

      I smell bullshit!!!!

  • @donaldmasters6380
    @donaldmasters6380 Год назад +2

    My brother is a Vietnam veteran and I truly appreciate the sacrifice that he made for our country!