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CHILLS every damn time during the opening. Every morning i get outta the shower and look at the mirror.. Huge poppy on my chest staring back at me. "LEST WE FORGET 24/7"
I'm from south Dakota, whenever i hear this song it just rings in my ears. We may we one of the lowest populations but based on that i would say we have one of the highest military populations by percentage of any state. At least top 5. Last i cared to look it up i think we were top 3. Have a good one everyone
I grew up with the military. I saw what Vietnam veterans dealt with. I THANK EVERY VETERAN, I DON'T CARE WHAT BRANCH, OR WHAT ERA. They all deserve my RESPECT.
@@BourbonCountryReacts My father was Army during WWII. Brother & many nephews Army. I married a Marine, a true asshole. My fiance was a Navy Veteran. I lost him. My new boyfriend is an Air Force Veteran. Growing up, our house was Home Away from Home for the Military. There were Holidays when we had over 200 Military men & women, because my parents couldn't see them hanging out Downtown. I think it was because I had more sisters then anyone. My parents had 13 children. 10 of us were girls.
Kris Kristofferson who opened this, is a Vet, Rhodes Scholar, actor, singer song writer and poet He wrote Me and Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin, Sunday Morning Coming Down for Johnny Cash, Help me Make it Through the Night for Sammi Smith. two of my favs, that he sings are Loving Her was Easier and To Beat the Devil. Thank you for reacting to this song He is also one of the Highway Men along with Waylon, Willie, and Johnny
Great reaction to a very interesting song. My dad was a Vietnam vet and retired AF MSgt. He was still in the service through desert storm and he had a hard time when the guys came home from there to parades and huge crowds in the airports supporting them and showing gratitude because when he came home he suffered his only broken bones ever when he sat in an airport bar to have a drink on his way home, and some guy came up and spit on him, called him a baby killer, and then spit in his drink. Dad knocked the guy out but broke a finger and a bone in his wrist. He couldn't understand why people were so appreciative of gulf war vets and so hateful of Vietnam vets. Took him years to understand and accept it as progress. I work at the VA as my way of serving and I always try to thank every veteran for their service, but especially the Vietnam vets. We lost my father in law to Vietnam about 12 years ago when he took his own life because he could never come to terms with what he'd seen and done as a marine over there. We lost my dad to Vietnam just last year due to disease directly caused by agent Orange exposure. You, Keith, deserve all of our respect and gratitude as do all of our veterans for answering the call. "Thank you for your service" is the absolute least we can do.
my husband was in nam 63-67. Still not classified as a war. We used to sit at Miami international airport and welcome men coming home because they were spit on! It was the first televised war. I guess no one wanted to SEE WHAT WAR IS! I thank you for playing this song. Never heard it before. My memories are running rampant right now. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
I agree. It is the best as far as I am concerned. A good second is this version of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. ruclips.net/video/6rJXqij6UMU/видео.html
Blessed Veteran's Day! Hope your bartender made it through November 10th ( it's a battle of its own keeping up with Marines on that day, in my experience 😊) "Until the Last Shots Fired" Trace Adkins or "Riding with Private Malone" by David Ball are good
i agree dustin, the cadence of this song and TD are very similar. Great song and, thank you to all VETS who have served!! y’all are my idea of what hero’s truly look like!
My father on law served in vietnam. He glew huey helicopters. There are so many stories that i have heard about his time there. He was shot down a few times, but thankfully he came 23:14 home safe. In total he served forc35 years. He retired right after desert storm. In recentbyears he actually went back to Vietnam for the first time.
Another country music OG are The Statler Brothers. A member of the group, Jimmy Fortune wrote the tune, More Than A Name On A Wall. There are lots of great songs for veteran's out there. But, I have always found this one particularly touching.
I really appreciate the story you told here. My father was a marine and Vietnam veteran. He told me the treatment that all those guys received when they came home. my dad passed last year, and he was finally honored and laid to rest with military honors at the National Cemetery in Houston. I thank you all for your service sir. Semper Fi
My dad met the man in this video and became friends with him. They actually wrote the song about him after they met him in Deadwood, SD. My dad had him sign his motorcycle, and still sees him when he goes out there. God Bless Niles Harris, and all the veterans of foreign wars. We love you.
This song brings tears to my eyes everytime. I think about my uncles and my sons and the shit they've seen and done. I have my cousins flag and ribbons on the wall , every year we raise a glass to him (Combat Medic Wesley Ira Goswick 1943-1967 ) All were Infantry and my son still is Infantry. One was a tunnel rat. I rember people spitting on my family at 8 years old . My deepest gratitude for you and all service members. God bless.
As a us army veteran I would like to thank you for your service and thank you for doing this song. My uncle is a Vietnam veteran. Me an him are close because of our combat experience and helped each other till the day he passed.
Probably the most powerful song about the Vietnam War - My dad was there from 1967-1968 - My husband was there 1967-1969!!!! God bless ALL veterans & their families!!!
Just now found this channel, playing catch up. I don't know about anyone else but for me, the tears start when Kris starts talking and they don't stop until well after the song ends.
My brother was 3rd battalion 3rd Marines and did 3 tours. When I see vets I’m always torn because I want to express my gratitude for their choice to serve, because the men and women who made that choice are also the men and women who made sure my brother came home. but I also don’t want to make service folks uncomfortable. I’m grateful for your service, sir.
As a retired Army Medic myself, I have worked at the Joel Troop Medical Clinics on a couple different posts, also while at Fort Campbell, the main hospital is on Joel drive (could be ave, street, or something else, but Joel is correct) I did not know until I did research on this song, that all were named for the medic mentioned at the beginning of the video, you all should google Lawrence Joel Medal of Honor citation, and read just exactly what he did to earn the Medal of Honor, made the hair on the back of my neck stand up just to read how brave and heroic he was.
I am a disabled veteran myself, and have had a member of my family in every war this country has been in. I had a relative who was General Washington's Personal Aid during the Revolutionary War, and when people thank me for my service, I always tell them thank you, but thank the one's that never made it home, or have the memories of there friends dieing. I was in mostly during peace time, then four days after September 11 I decided to fall off a 40' cliff instead of waking friends at the hotel room we rented.
We are one of the last countries on Earth with a totally "Voluntary Military", you didn't "have to go" you didn't "have to serve", but because you did my children are safe, our country is safe, and we are respected because of our military, so YES we should THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Y'all have been doing a lot of tear-jerker reactions...so let me suggest some more up-beat and fun songs for y'all to check out... Blake Shelton "Ol' Red" & "The More I Drink" and Toby Keith "Red Solo Cup", "I Ain't As Good As I Once Was" & "I Want To Talk About Me"...enjoy!!!
Daddy was in Korea and Vietnam, brother was a Marine (peace time) brother-in-law Air Force two tours in Desert Storm. Daddy wouldn’t talk about Nam and we didn’t ask but I could see so much in his eyes. I thank them all and you all for every sacrifice you all mean so much to me and my family.
if you haven't already, try their song "Holy Water". it's one hell of a feels song. and from what i've seen, the topic is one of those that make ya'll threaten to get the woodchipper, so just be warned.
That is powerful. I've never thought about that, or even thought about it in that perspective. Powerful song and a powerful story of an incredibly powerful man! This is definitely a video that the masses need to see!
John Rich of Big & Rich has his brand Redneck Riveria Whiskey and they donate to Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor helps the families of fallen military members.
My brother was in Vietnam. I was 12 when hre came home. I remember walking through the airpoty when he came home, and seeing the ridicule, and hearing disrespectful comments under people's breath. It still breaks my heart. My brother suffered from PTSD and eventually committed suicide. You may not lime it, but thank you for your service.
Mine and my late husband's family has been in every war the nation has had except Afghanistan. His Dad was a fighter pilot in WWII back when the Air Force was the Army Air Corp. My husband was in the Air Force 20 years. I also am a Air Force Veteran. With all the stories from our families this song has always meant a lot to me. My husband passed 9 years ago. He was never one to want recognition for doing what he considered a man should do. He went to Vietnam twice. This is a Great song. Not a lot of people seem to know this song. I can never hear this song and not cry. My two brothers and my husband made it home safe. I am so damn grateful for that. They weren't in this fight. There's not a Vietnam Vet who doesn't know this story and they all silently wished they had been there. I keep adding more to this. My husband and brothers were treated horribly when they came home. It never left them. I can't imagine.
@@BourbonCountryReacts Yes. It was an internal battle for them and lasted many years. They carried anger and their strength made them control it. I think you would've too.
I feel like I grew up in an Airborne museum. My Dad and Uncle Steve are both decorated 173rd Sky Soldiers. My Uncle Charles was with the Screaming Eagles and taught cadets to jump at West Point. There were definitely some Australians over there and I had the honor of meeting a bunch of them in Anaheim at the herd reunion in 1997. This song means a lot to us💜
Thank you to all the veterans who watch this and a happy belated birthday to the USMC. Woulda if I coulda. There are lot more civilians like me who love this country with all that they have, who would have served if we had the ability, so veterans, know this: when the fit hits the shan, we got your six.
In the video when they are pulling the soldier out of the jungle, that is My Uncle James. He was a Green Barrett. Charles Kuralt was doing a special report and it is on RUclips called "Christmas 1965" if I recall correctly. TY for sharing. Thank you for your service Keith.
After my Dad went for a year to Vietnam he was in the National Guard. He was called in many times to go to places, sometimes colleges to help with the, what everyone telling me was "race riots". Many times my Mom and others told me he knew many of the people on both sides he was sent in with tear gas and all the fighting. The only time he talked about it, he had came home after going out with my Mom. He had a few beers, he never drank at home. He looked at me when I asked a question, almost cried, and said, "That is a part of my life I do not talk about. Please do not judge." I did not understand at the time. Anything I do know, I heard at his funeral.
Specifically for keys semper Fi and remember that your father's friend was right when I think a veteran I am thinking him and I am thinking everyone who ever served through him I'm thinking Lou diamond a marine's Marine I'm thinking Jesse poor as you said a legend of the Marine corps they've got us surrounded they can't hide from the snail I'm thinking of someone who when surrounded by the Germans was told to surrender and he sent back a one-word reply nuts I'm thinking about the men who thought in ungodly places every single single person who has ever put on a uniform and and picked up a firearm in defense of the nation we have freedoms because of each and every one of them and my gratitude runs right back to revolutionary war the AIDS of November is a hard one to hear you know that top hat the singer was wearing that hat was a gift from the man that song is about. A good reaction as always
the hardest thing that hit me from this song was the date. The people fighting for us don't care or even remember the exact day. It's a soldiers duty, and pride. It's touching to listen to every first hand experience. The people making the orders have no fear. That was the driving motivation for most empires.
The Narrator at the beginning is a Country Legend and Former Member of a Country Super Group Called The Highwaymen Kris Kristofferson who wrote songs that were performed by Janis Joplin and Johnny Cash! he was also the Star of The 1978 Movie Convoy where he Played The Rubber Duck!
Perfect for Veterans Day. Thank you for your service. My dad retired AF, I went Navy, my oldest son went with the Marines. I really appreciate you explaining your experience with being uncomfortable with those that thank you for your service. I too feel uncomfortable and I want to blurt out “I am not a combat veteran”. Now I will receive the comments differently. 🇺🇸 Fun note: The bar he goes to is behind the McDonald’s, next to Centennial Park in Nashville. It is a. fun place to hang out.
I think I mentioned the documentary of the same name in a comment I left when I watched your reactions to this the first time. I really think you may find it interesting. Big & Rich take Niles Harris and a few others back to the location in Vietnam where this battle took place. I'll let you watch and see what you experience as you go with them on their journey.
Well I will tell you Thank You for your service and thank you to all Veterans from all branches of anytime . I have a family full of Marines and one still serving . My Papa was Army Airborne in WWII and my dad was Army in Vietnam. Y’all’s sacrifice is beyond compare , freedom isn’t free . My uncle is dying a slow death from Agent Orange , on oxygen 24/7 in a wheelchair but says he would do it all again because he’s a Marine and that’s what they do.
Absolutely wonderful reaction, I watched Keith's face the whole song hoping the song images wouldn't affect him real bad. Thank you for sharing your memories and thoughts with us.
19:22 Amazing story My granddad that I never met was a rescue pilot in Nam who received a medal of Honor my mom always hung on the wall signed by Richard Nixon. He died of cancer a few short years after coming home from Agent Orange poisoning. My mom was only 17. I can still hate the government for it, and the corrupt reasons for which they put our young men in these situations. But I can completely separate the evil Poppy Bushes, McCains, and the countless bureaucrats who take bribes from defense contractors in exchange for votes, from the brave young men and women who volunteer and risk their lives for our country. Hate the CIA and joint Chiefs, not the young men on the ground simply doing their duty.
I was a young WAC in 1975. In my training school (the icon picture of me is from when I was working at a Cold War listening post in Germany). One of the guys (instructor) at my school spent two tours in Nam. We sat down at the edge of the woods with a drink or so. We watched the sun set. He started talking about Vietnam. I watched the sun come up after he talked through most of the night. He broke down completely. The tears flowed. He finally fell asleep in my lap. Watching the sun come up, it was the moment I realized what being a soldier was. It's not what people think. It is a brother/sisterhood. Something no one will ever understand. You bond with your fellow soldiers in a way no one who has not served, will ever understand. We supported each other. We worked as a team, we took care of each other whether we were in combat or not. Back then women weren't allowed in a combat zone (but we were). I was Military Intelligence. I would have busted my ass to do everything I could to find any information that would help the men be safe in combat if it came to that. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
My dad and stepfather were both multiple tour's in Vietnam and in military 🪖 intelligence and knew each other, I spent 14yrs as a Army Bratt who traveled the world 🌎 on the Uncle Sam travel plan until 1986ish. It's funny my parents marriage license says his position is a interrogator! My stepfathers last station was in Belgium at a place called SUPAC or SUPACT I can't remember which or specific spelling. He was a currier and with your background you know what that is/means. I'm curious if you have ever met them, it is a fairly small community. Both retired E8, my father kept working with the military as a civilian contractor in South America, and Fort Polk was his last duty location. If anything sounds familiar type me back. God bless you and yours this holiday season...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🙏 🤠
@@billallen4793 No, as a courier he was likely in the COMINT or HUMINT areas of intelligence. We, dad and I were in the SIGINT branch. Sometimes we would see a few people get embassy duty. I don't know of a base we would have seen in Belgium during those years unless it was an individual embassy assignment. We had couriers but they were direct line from duty station to Fort Meade. I know thousands in that field and I've never heard of one in Belgium. The ones that were at Ft. Polk took basic there.
@@rhiahlMT we were at Ft Meade, and Fort Dix, also. SUPACT was part of Nato, in Brussels, I remember that much..lol I'm only 50, but I've had lot's of concussions, and take a bunch of medication 💊. Yeah at Ft Meade we lived through hurricane David, we were in a culdisac with military housing in 2 story appts., and at Dix we lived in a trailer park where my mom got into some altercation with another spouse and there was a contest for best/nicest yard. So mom won it a bunch. I attended a pre school in Ft Meade called the little red schoolhouse, and my mom busted some pervert who was lurking in the woods between the school and our housing, I can't remember what rank the perv was but the M.P.'s roughed him up, because when we saw him, in the back of a black Ford LTD, or a jeep with a soft top, can't remember which! Weird how the brain works. My stepfather was Glen A.Morton, the A stood for Alton, always thought that was a strange name but he was from Memphis originally, I've heard it's a southern name. My dad was William Eugene Allen the 1st, but answered to Gene...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
@@billallen4793 The only time you would see any of us SIGINT types at Fort Dix was to outprocess when we came back from overseas. Most of us flew through McGuire, AFB. My mother was from Baltimore. Dad retired in Glen Burnie. Alton is a southern name. There is Alton Brown the chef from Georgia on Food Network... living in Montana USA 🐄
@@rhiahlMT I'm asking all of this because my stepfather died 5ish year's ago, and my dad passed 3ish year's ago, and my mother passed on November 25 of last year. So no more information from them anymore. Plus I figured you sigint boy's were monitoring the east German's and ruskies, we were able to travel all over Europe and was only able to get within 2 blocks of checkpoint Charlie, and couldn't get out of the vehicle for security reasons. We attended D.O.D. schools, and couldn't speak English outside of our yard. Our school busses weren't regular type school busses, but were tour bus types. With armed guards front and back of the bus, and on top off the school, andhad a maze to drive into the school for car bombs to be stopped. When we were over there it was kidnappings and car bombs that was the biggest issues that us dependants had to worry about. So we had to speak German, and Flemish outside of our property. It was a wild time over there for us kid's, and having to fist fight the local kid's who targeted us for unwanted discipline...lol but sightseeing was great. The fights with local kid's only happened on field trips, or around town when we walked around town. It only happened 5 or six time's, but was memorable for me. So yeah everybody's passed on, and I was just curious. Thank you for my freedom, and have a safe Christmas and new year....from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
I personally know 2 "horse soldiers." They were not with ODA595, which is the unit featured in 12 strong. Most folks don't know there were several ODAs doing the same things around Afghanistan. The guys I know were with other units.
When I was living in San Francisco in 90 and 91 I met so many Vietnam vets who were living on the streets and had since they returned stateside. Those were the guys you saw, the most damaged ones you seldom saw.
Thank you for your service! Brantley Gilbert has a song for veterans that you guys will love called #OneHellOfAnAmen. He has a country/rock sound with some badass guitar solos in his songs. Also check out #CountryMustBeCountryWide.
I don't know if you guys will see this, as this is a year later,,, my brother served 2 tours in 'Nam,,, he experienced the nasty return to the states, I was only a kid so I din't think/know too much about it and my brother would not talk about it for YEARS.... I am a 21 year Army veteran retiree, and when someone thanks me for my service, (and I saw no combat at all)I just smile, tell them they are welcome and go on,,, much like your initial opinion about it,,, I just "pass it on to my brother" and his brothers and go on...... As for the difference between the homecoming you guys got and them may be the difference in the severity of the battles face,, you still risked your lives ,... God Bless and Semper Fi... Billy Joel has a song "Back in Saigon" you should listen too,,, Hope you see this
My family has several generations that served in the military. My grandparents when I was younger I was able to get them to do a video of them talking about the war I got to hear so much about that war from them. My stepfather to this day will not talk about or watch things about the Vietnam War.
Trace Adkins song Arlington is also a great song also it's a must hear. My father was in the Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis, I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
6 of the 9 Drill Sergeants I had at Ft Leonard Wood were 101st Airborne, Vietnam soldiers. Training under them was extremely intense and certified! I feel like I was trained by some of the best and wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Teamwork, survival, and weapons training was a definite priority with them.
So many Vietnam vets still live with being stigmatized not only by war but by the reaction when they got home. Vietnam lost my father his first wife, and my 2 older sisters. Beyond that agent orange destroyed his health, and perhaps some of his childrens (which we're not suppose to talk about) he had his first stoke at 36. Untill documentation became declassified in the '90s he barely qualified for VA benefits. I thank Big and Rich for this song that speaks to the soldiers and their families and not the numerous political issues that normally accompany it.
I’m behind as I’ve just seen this reaction. LTG Hal Moore, who later wrote, “We Were Soldiers Once…and Young” (later made into the film, “We Were Soldiers” w/ Mel Gibson & Sam Elliot) was one of the commanders (Nov 14-16, 1965).
also, there's a song called "welcome home soldier" that ya'll should check out. can't remember the name of the singer but i found it on a lyrics video by someone who also didn't know the artist but had a copy of the song.
I know I've already commented but I had to tell you about another song that just came out today that is the epitome of what I was trying to say, it's Josh Turner's "Soldier's Gift", it's kinda Christmasy so you may want to wait till December but it is a beautiful song.
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CHILLS every damn time during the opening. Every morning i get outta the shower and look at the mirror.. Huge poppy on my chest staring back at me. "LEST WE FORGET 24/7"
I'm from south Dakota, whenever i hear this song it just rings in my ears. We may we one of the lowest populations but based on that i would say we have one of the highest military populations by percentage of any state. At least top 5. Last i cared to look it up i think we were top 3. Have a good one everyone
Accidentally caught this one. First time hearing it. Welcome home.
I grew up with the military.
I saw what Vietnam veterans dealt with.
I THANK EVERY VETERAN, I DON'T CARE WHAT BRANCH, OR WHAT ERA.
They all deserve my RESPECT.
Thank you for that. It means a lot.
It does. Thanks.
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My father was Army during WWII.
Brother & many nephews Army.
I married a Marine, a true asshole.
My fiance was a Navy Veteran. I lost him.
My new boyfriend is an Air Force Veteran.
Growing up, our house was Home Away from Home for the Military.
There were Holidays when we had over 200 Military men & women, because my parents couldn't see them hanging out Downtown.
I think it was because I had more sisters then anyone. My parents had 13 children.
10 of us were girls.
“All right, they’re on our left, they’re on our right, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us…they can’t get away this time.”
-Chesty Puller
Kris Kristofferson who opened this, is a Vet, Rhodes Scholar, actor, singer song writer and poet He wrote Me and Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin, Sunday Morning Coming Down for Johnny Cash, Help me Make it Through the Night for Sammi Smith. two of my favs, that he sings are Loving Her was Easier and To Beat the Devil. Thank you for reacting to this song He is also one of the Highway Men along with Waylon, Willie, and Johnny
The wall is a sight to be seen and made me cry as does Arlington cemetery all war songs of my Era start with respect for the Vietnam veterans
Great reaction to a very interesting song. My dad was a Vietnam vet and retired AF MSgt. He was still in the service through desert storm and he had a hard time when the guys came home from there to parades and huge crowds in the airports supporting them and showing gratitude because when he came home he suffered his only broken bones ever when he sat in an airport bar to have a drink on his way home, and some guy came up and spit on him, called him a baby killer, and then spit in his drink. Dad knocked the guy out but broke a finger and a bone in his wrist. He couldn't understand why people were so appreciative of gulf war vets and so hateful of Vietnam vets. Took him years to understand and accept it as progress. I work at the VA as my way of serving and I always try to thank every veteran for their service, but especially the Vietnam vets. We lost my father in law to Vietnam about 12 years ago when he took his own life because he could never come to terms with what he'd seen and done as a marine over there. We lost my dad to Vietnam just last year due to disease directly caused by agent Orange exposure. You, Keith, deserve all of our respect and gratitude as do all of our veterans for answering the call. "Thank you for your service" is the absolute least we can do.
I hope the guy your dad knocked out talked with a speech impediment for the rest of his life. I hope he hit him that hard. - Keith
I am sorry for your losses. I thank you and your families for your sacrifices! Families serve too…
my husband was in nam 63-67. Still not classified as a war. We used to sit at Miami international airport and welcome men coming home because they were spit on! It was the first televised war. I guess no one wanted to SEE WHAT WAR IS! I thank you for playing this song. Never heard it before. My memories are running rampant right now. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Some gave all by Billy Ray Cyrus is a good one for veterans day.Not crazy about him but this is a good one
I agree. It is the best as far as I am concerned. A good second is this version of He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. ruclips.net/video/6rJXqij6UMU/видео.html
Yes, good song!!
The only song I like by him.
Added 4 votes for that tune, thank you for the suggestion. -Dustin
Blessed Veteran's Day! Hope your bartender made it through November 10th ( it's a battle of its own keeping up with Marines on that day, in my experience 😊)
"Until the Last Shots Fired" Trace Adkins or "Riding with Private Malone" by David Ball are good
i agree dustin, the cadence of this song and TD are very similar. Great song and, thank you to all VETS who have served!! y’all are my idea of what hero’s truly look like!
My father on law served in vietnam. He glew huey helicopters. There are so many stories that i have heard about his time there. He was shot down a few times, but thankfully he came 23:14 home safe. In total he served forc35 years. He retired right after desert storm. In recentbyears he actually went back to Vietnam for the first time.
There's an old song by Red Sovine called Vietnam Deck of Cards... I've always loved it, I know others would and do also!!!
Added that to the list -Dustin
Definitely a great song
Another country music OG are The Statler Brothers. A member of the group, Jimmy Fortune wrote the tune, More Than A Name On A Wall. There are lots of great songs for veteran's out there. But, I have always found this one particularly touching.
I've added that one to our list, thanks for the suggestion -Dustin
Keith got quiet n sober faced, could see this digging deep. RESPECT
I really appreciate the story you told here. My father was a marine and Vietnam veteran. He told me the treatment that all those guys received when they came home. my dad passed last year, and he was finally honored and laid to rest with military honors at the National Cemetery in Houston. I thank you all for your service sir. Semper Fi
Semper Fi. - Keith
My dad met the man in this video and became friends with him. They actually wrote the song about him after they met him in Deadwood, SD. My dad had him sign his motorcycle, and still sees him when he goes out there. God Bless Niles Harris, and all the veterans of foreign wars. We love you.
Too many online forget that inner city and country boys do the job.
This song brings tears to my eyes everytime. I think about my uncles and my sons and the shit they've seen and done. I have my cousins flag and ribbons on the wall , every year we raise a glass to him (Combat Medic Wesley Ira Goswick 1943-1967 ) All were Infantry and my son still is Infantry. One was a tunnel rat. I rember people spitting on my family at 8 years old . My deepest gratitude for you and all service members. God bless.
yeah, really glad american sentiment has changed since then.
As a us army veteran I would like to thank you for your service and thank you for doing this song. My uncle is a Vietnam veteran. Me an him are close because of our combat experience and helped each other till the day he passed.
Glad you guys were able to help each other. It's good to have someone that knows. - Keith
Probably the most powerful song about the Vietnam War - My dad was there from 1967-1968 - My husband was there 1967-1969!!!! God bless ALL veterans & their families!!!
Just now found this channel, playing catch up. I don't know about anyone else but for me, the tears start when Kris starts talking and they don't stop until well after the song ends.
The 1/9 is highly respected, the only battalion to have a bounty put on them from the VC
Listen to this every 8th of November. So I'll play it again next week without anyone reviewing it.
As far as Chesty is concerned, I remember saying every night in bootcamp, "goodnight Chesty, wherever you are".
USMC Ret. 1976-1996
My brother was 3rd battalion 3rd Marines and did 3 tours. When I see vets I’m always torn because I want to express my gratitude for their choice to serve, because the men and women who made that choice are also the men and women who made sure my brother came home. but I also don’t want to make service folks uncomfortable. I’m grateful for your service, sir.
Thank you. And realize that there's no one-size-fits-all in terms of the way we feel about it. - Keith
As a retired Army Medic myself, I have worked at the Joel Troop Medical Clinics on a couple different posts, also while at Fort Campbell, the main hospital is on Joel drive (could be ave, street, or something else, but Joel is correct) I did not know until I did research on this song, that all were named for the medic mentioned at the beginning of the video, you all should google Lawrence Joel Medal of Honor citation, and read just exactly what he did to earn the Medal of Honor, made the hair on the back of my neck stand up just to read how brave and heroic he was.
I am a disabled veteran myself, and have had a member of my family in every war this country has been in. I had a relative who was General Washington's Personal Aid during the Revolutionary War, and when people thank me for my service, I always tell them thank you, but thank the one's that never made it home, or have the memories of there friends dieing. I was in mostly during peace time, then four days after September 11 I decided to fall off a 40' cliff instead of waking friends at the hotel room we rented.
We are one of the last countries on Earth with a totally "Voluntary Military", you didn't "have to go" you didn't "have to serve", but because you did my children are safe, our country is safe, and we are respected because of our military, so YES we should THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Y'all have been doing a lot of tear-jerker reactions...so let me suggest some more up-beat and fun songs for y'all to check out...
Blake Shelton "Ol' Red" & "The More I Drink" and Toby Keith "Red Solo Cup", "I Ain't As Good As I Once Was" & "I Want To Talk About Me"...enjoy!!!
We'll add those to our list.
Daddy was in Korea and Vietnam, brother was a Marine (peace time) brother-in-law Air Force two tours in Desert Storm. Daddy wouldn’t talk about Nam and we didn’t ask but I could see so much in his eyes. I thank them all and you all for every sacrifice you all mean so much to me and my family.
My dad was a Nam vet, too. Grandad was WWII and Korea. Cousins and uncles and friends were all Iraq, Afghanistan etc. It's horrible.
if you haven't already, try their song "Holy Water". it's one hell of a feels song. and from what i've seen, the topic is one of those that make ya'll threaten to get the woodchipper, so just be warned.
Vote added, warning noted -Dustin
Thanks for remembering our Veterans and thank you for you service.
Thank you.
That is powerful. I've never thought about that, or even thought about it in that perspective. Powerful song and a powerful story of an incredibly powerful man! This is definitely a video that the masses need to see!
Kris Kristofferson, speaking of OG's!!! His, "
Why Me Lord" is a life changing song for me !
John Rich of Big & Rich has his brand Redneck Riveria Whiskey and they donate to Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor helps the families of fallen military members.
So glad you reacted to this. And it was a great reaction. This is such a powerful song. Big and Rich did an amazing job.
We agree. Both with the song and the video. - Keith
My brother was in Vietnam. I was 12 when hre came home. I remember walking through the airpoty when he came home, and seeing the ridicule, and hearing disrespectful comments under people's breath. It still breaks my heart. My brother suffered from PTSD and eventually committed suicide. You may not lime it, but thank you for your service.
Thanks, Carolyn. - Keith
Happy Birthday Hard Charger! 246 years of kicking ass and taking names
Oohrah!
Mine and my late husband's family has been in every war the nation has had except Afghanistan. His Dad was a fighter pilot in WWII back when the Air Force was the Army Air Corp. My husband was in the Air Force 20 years. I also am a Air Force Veteran. With all the stories from our families this song has always meant a lot to me. My husband passed 9 years ago. He was never one to want recognition for doing what he considered a man should do. He went to Vietnam twice. This is a Great song. Not a lot of people seem to know this song. I can never hear this song and not cry. My two brothers and my husband made it home safe. I am so damn grateful for that. They weren't in this fight. There's not a Vietnam Vet who doesn't know this story and they all silently wished they had been there. I keep adding more to this. My husband and brothers were treated horribly when they came home. It never left them. I can't imagine.
Me either. As I said on the vid, had that happened to me, I may have done truly terrible things. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts Yes. It was an internal battle for them and lasted many years. They carried anger and their strength made them control it. I think you would've too.
Thanks for looking out for us. I appreciate it.
I feel like I grew up in an Airborne museum. My Dad and Uncle Steve are both decorated 173rd Sky Soldiers. My Uncle Charles was with the Screaming Eagles and taught cadets to jump at West Point. There were definitely some Australians over there and I had the honor of meeting a bunch of them in Anaheim at the herd reunion in 1997. This song means a lot to us💜
Thank you to all the veterans who watch this and a happy belated birthday to the USMC. Woulda if I coulda. There are lot more civilians like me who love this country with all that they have, who would have served if we had the ability, so veterans, know this: when the fit hits the shan, we got your six.
In the video when they are pulling the soldier
out of the jungle, that is My Uncle James. He was a Green Barrett. Charles Kuralt was doing a special report and it is on RUclips called "Christmas 1965" if I recall correctly. TY for sharing. Thank you for your service Keith.
Thank you.
After my Dad went for a year to Vietnam he was in the National Guard. He was called in many times to go to places, sometimes colleges to help with the, what everyone telling me was "race riots". Many times my Mom and others told me he knew many of the people on both sides he was sent in with tear gas and all the fighting. The only time he talked about it, he had came home after going out with my Mom. He had a few beers, he never drank at home. He looked at me when I asked a question, almost cried, and said, "That is a part of my life I do not talk about. Please do not judge." I did not understand at the time. Anything I do know, I heard at his funeral.
Great song for Veteran's Day weekend. As a Marine I raise a glass to my fallen army brethren.
And this Army Veteran, raises a salute to our Marines! Semper Fi! P.S. doesn't mean we can't make fun of the Air Force. 😁 But, I love them too.
To all my fellow Vets THANK YOU!!!
Oohrah!
AMEN Brother, I had about the same thing happen to me about .."Thank You For Your Service" Gulf War... 82ND ABN. Ol VET put me in my place!!!!
Specifically for keys semper Fi and remember that your father's friend was right when I think a veteran I am thinking him and I am thinking everyone who ever served through him I'm thinking Lou diamond a marine's Marine I'm thinking Jesse poor as you said a legend of the Marine corps they've got us surrounded they can't hide from the snail I'm thinking of someone who when surrounded by the Germans was told to surrender and he sent back a one-word reply nuts I'm thinking about the men who thought in ungodly places every single single person who has ever put on a uniform and and picked up a firearm in defense of the nation we have freedoms because of each and every one of them and my gratitude runs right back to revolutionary war the AIDS of November is a hard one to hear you know that top hat the singer was wearing that hat was a gift from the man that song is about. A good reaction as always
the hardest thing that hit me from this song was the date. The people fighting for us don't care or even remember the exact day. It's a soldiers duty, and pride. It's touching to listen to every first hand experience. The people making the orders have no fear. That was the driving motivation for most empires.
The Narrator at the beginning is a Country Legend and Former Member of a Country Super Group Called The Highwaymen Kris Kristofferson who wrote songs that were performed by Janis Joplin and Johnny Cash! he was also the Star of The 1978 Movie Convoy where he Played The Rubber Duck!
We've reacted to at least one Highwaymen song. Stay tuned for another one. - Keith
I am always amazed at John Rich's ability to write the most complicated stories into song. He also wrote Mississippi Girl for Faith Hill.
Perfect for Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.
My dad retired AF, I went Navy, my oldest son went with the Marines. I really appreciate you explaining your experience with being uncomfortable with those that thank you for your service. I too feel uncomfortable and I want to blurt out “I am not a combat veteran”. Now I will receive the comments differently. 🇺🇸
Fun note: The bar he goes to is behind the McDonald’s, next to Centennial Park in Nashville. It is a. fun place to hang out.
The experience I talked about with the VN vet/friend sure changed how I receive those comments.
I think I mentioned the documentary of the same name in a comment I left when I watched your reactions to this the first time. I really think you may find it interesting. Big & Rich take Niles Harris and a few others back to the location in Vietnam where this battle took place. I'll let you watch and see what you experience as you go with them on their journey.
Happy Birthday and Semper Fi Brother. India Co., 3/8 2nd MARDIV.
Semper Fi!
Well I will tell you Thank You for your service and thank you to all Veterans from all branches of anytime . I have a family full of Marines and one still serving . My Papa was Army Airborne in WWII and my dad was Army in Vietnam. Y’all’s sacrifice is beyond compare , freedom isn’t free . My uncle is dying a slow death from Agent Orange , on oxygen 24/7 in a wheelchair but says he would do it all again because he’s a Marine and that’s what they do.
Marines are definitely a hard-headed bunch. We do what we do. :)
Absolutely wonderful reaction, I watched Keith's face the whole song hoping the song images wouldn't affect him real bad. Thank you for sharing your memories and thoughts with us.
Thanks for watching.
God Bless our Veterans!
I was 1 month old!!!
Great song! Love the song and Big & Rich!!!
ive aways felt i never deasreved to be thanked, i never fet i did anything. thank you for passing that on. i never knew what to say or do
I first heard this when Big and Rich performed it live at the dedication of South Dakota’s Vietnam War Memorial.
19:22 Amazing story
My granddad that I never met was a rescue pilot in Nam who received a medal of Honor my mom always hung on the wall signed by Richard Nixon. He died of cancer a few short years after coming home from Agent Orange poisoning. My mom was only 17.
I can still hate the government for it, and the corrupt reasons for which they put our young men in these situations. But I can completely separate the evil Poppy Bushes, McCains, and the countless bureaucrats who take bribes from defense contractors in exchange for votes, from the brave young men and women who volunteer and risk their lives for our country.
Hate the CIA and joint Chiefs, not the young men on the ground simply doing their duty.
Cheers brothers
I was five months old at the time this happened.
I was a young WAC in 1975. In my training school (the icon picture of me is from when I was working at a Cold War listening post in Germany). One of the guys (instructor) at my school spent two tours in Nam. We sat down at the edge of the woods with a drink or so. We watched the sun set. He started talking about Vietnam. I watched the sun come up after he talked through most of the night. He broke down completely. The tears flowed. He finally fell asleep in my lap. Watching the sun come up, it was the moment I realized what being a soldier was. It's not what people think. It is a brother/sisterhood. Something no one will ever understand. You bond with your fellow soldiers in a way no one who has not served, will ever understand. We supported each other. We worked as a team, we took care of each other whether we were in combat or not. Back then women weren't allowed in a combat zone (but we were). I was Military Intelligence. I would have busted my ass to do everything I could to find any information that would help the men be safe in combat if it came to that. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
My dad and stepfather were both multiple tour's in Vietnam and in military 🪖 intelligence and knew each other, I spent 14yrs as a Army Bratt who traveled the world 🌎 on the Uncle Sam travel plan until 1986ish. It's funny my parents marriage license says his position is a interrogator! My stepfathers last station was in Belgium at a place called SUPAC or SUPACT I can't remember which or specific spelling. He was a currier and with your background you know what that is/means. I'm curious if you have ever met them, it is a fairly small community. Both retired E8, my father kept working with the military as a civilian contractor in South America, and Fort Polk was his last duty location. If anything sounds familiar type me back. God bless you and yours this holiday season...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🙏 🤠
@@billallen4793 No, as a courier he was likely in the COMINT or HUMINT areas of intelligence. We, dad and I were in the SIGINT branch. Sometimes we would see a few people get embassy duty. I don't know of a base we would have seen in Belgium during those years unless it was an individual embassy assignment. We had couriers but they were direct line from duty station to Fort Meade. I know thousands in that field and I've never heard of one in Belgium. The ones that were at Ft. Polk took basic there.
@@rhiahlMT we were at Ft Meade, and Fort Dix, also. SUPACT was part of Nato, in Brussels, I remember that much..lol I'm only 50, but I've had lot's of concussions, and take a bunch of medication 💊. Yeah at Ft Meade we lived through hurricane David, we were in a culdisac with military housing in 2 story appts., and at Dix we lived in a trailer park where my mom got into some altercation with another spouse and there was a contest for best/nicest yard. So mom won it a bunch. I attended a pre school in Ft Meade called the little red schoolhouse, and my mom busted some pervert who was lurking in the woods between the school and our housing, I can't remember what rank the perv was but the M.P.'s roughed him up, because when we saw him, in the back of a black Ford LTD, or a jeep with a soft top, can't remember which! Weird how the brain works. My stepfather was Glen A.Morton, the A stood for Alton, always thought that was a strange name but he was from Memphis originally, I've heard it's a southern name. My dad was William Eugene Allen the 1st, but answered to Gene...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
@@billallen4793 The only time you would see any of us SIGINT types at Fort Dix was to outprocess when we came back from overseas. Most of us flew through McGuire, AFB. My mother was from Baltimore. Dad retired in Glen Burnie. Alton is a southern name. There is Alton Brown the chef from Georgia on Food Network... living in Montana USA 🐄
@@rhiahlMT I'm asking all of this because my stepfather died 5ish year's ago, and my dad passed 3ish year's ago, and my mother passed on November 25 of last year. So no more information from them anymore. Plus I figured you sigint boy's were monitoring the east German's and ruskies, we were able to travel all over Europe and was only able to get within 2 blocks of checkpoint Charlie, and couldn't get out of the vehicle for security reasons. We attended D.O.D. schools, and couldn't speak English outside of our yard. Our school busses weren't regular type school busses, but were tour bus types. With armed guards front and back of the bus, and on top off the school, andhad a maze to drive into the school for car bombs to be stopped. When we were over there it was kidnappings and car bombs that was the biggest issues that us dependants had to worry about. So we had to speak German, and Flemish outside of our property. It was a wild time over there for us kid's, and having to fist fight the local kid's who targeted us for unwanted discipline...lol but sightseeing was great. The fights with local kid's only happened on field trips, or around town when we walked around town. It only happened 5 or six time's, but was memorable for me. So yeah everybody's passed on, and I was just curious. Thank you for my freedom, and have a safe Christmas and new year....from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
Love this song & video
Thank you for sharing this with me artist soldier hard song red flags
Absolutely MUST WATCH 12 Strong, not for a reaction. GREAT reaction
I personally know 2 "horse soldiers." They were not with ODA595, which is the unit featured in 12 strong. Most folks don't know there were several ODAs doing the same things around Afghanistan. The guys I know were with other units.
When I was living in San Francisco in 90 and 91 I met so many Vietnam vets who were living on the streets and had since they returned stateside. Those were the guys you saw, the most damaged ones you seldom saw.
Thank you for your service and your families for their sacrifice!
Thanks
Thank you for your service! Brantley Gilbert has a song for veterans that you guys will love called #OneHellOfAnAmen.
He has a country/rock sound with some badass guitar solos in his songs. Also check out #CountryMustBeCountryWide.
Three generations of my family in service including my dad and all my uncles. Dad was Navy and one uncle was Marines.
My grandfather and great uncles all served in WWII. Those dudes were hard as nails. - Keith
I don't know if you guys will see this, as this is a year later,,, my brother served 2 tours in 'Nam,,, he experienced the nasty return to the states, I was only a kid so I din't think/know too much about it and my brother would not talk about it for YEARS.... I am a 21 year Army veteran retiree, and when someone thanks me for my service, (and I saw no combat at all)I just smile, tell them they are welcome and go on,,, much like your initial opinion about it,,, I just "pass it on to my brother" and his brothers and go on...... As for the difference between the homecoming you guys got and them may be the difference in the severity of the battles face,, you still risked your lives ,... God Bless and Semper Fi... Billy Joel has a song "Back in Saigon" you should listen too,,, Hope you see this
My family has several generations that served in the military. My grandparents when I was younger I was able to get them to do a video of them talking about the war I got to hear so much about that war from them. My stepfather to this day will not talk about or watch things about the Vietnam War.
Yeah, I saw similar with WWII, Korea, and VN vets.
Trace Adkins song Arlington is also a great song also it's a must hear. My father was in the Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis, I wanted to follow in his footsteps.
We checked that out here: ruclips.net/video/92bc6zLN6LE/видео.html
6 of the 9 Drill Sergeants I had at Ft Leonard Wood were 101st Airborne, Vietnam soldiers. Training under them was extremely intense and certified! I feel like I was trained by some of the best and wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Teamwork, survival, and weapons training was a definite priority with them.
None of my DIs had VN campaign ribbons. But, when I got to my unit, that was a different story. - Keith
Thank you for your service...sometimes that sounds so trite...but I mean it from my heart...
Thank you.
i've never made it through this one without bawling....this time too....
Yep. Totally get it. - Keith
Told ya no one does it better than country music story songs
I'm not sure about that. Folks like Gordon Lightfoot sure could do it well. I'd submit as evidence, "Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald." - Keith
15 years sober.. I miss the TASTE of rye whiskey and a rich bourbon.
It won't be long before they come out with Non Alcohol versions.
Lagavulin 16 is my favorite whisky of all time
Do not think I have ever had Bourbon before but have drank JD a few times 😊
1200 came down on him and 29 more! Damn!
Semper Fi Marines!
i always make it a point to thank a Veteran but especially the Vietnam vets who never got any
Their song “Hply Water” is a must watch/listen.
Added that vote
Say yes sir.
also a good one all vets and really anyone suffering ptsd can relate to is "I just came back from a war" by darryl worley. it really hits you.
Added a vote for that one -Dustin
Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy "Rollin" CMA Awards
I am sure you have heard this before, but my husband never felt as hated and resented as he did when he returned home from Vietnam. It was so sad!
So many Vietnam vets still live with being stigmatized not only by war but by the reaction when they got home. Vietnam lost my father his first wife, and my 2 older sisters. Beyond that agent orange destroyed his health, and perhaps some of his childrens (which we're not suppose to talk about) he had his first stoke at 36. Untill documentation became declassified in the '90s he barely qualified for VA benefits. I thank Big and Rich for this song that speaks to the soldiers and their families and not the numerous political issues that normally accompany it.
Oh yeah. I am definitely aware of their treatment. - Keith
I hope you watch the documentary on 8th of November
We will, but off channel. - Keith
I’m behind as I’ve just seen this reaction. LTG Hal Moore, who later wrote, “We Were Soldiers Once…and Young” (later made into the film, “We Were Soldiers” w/ Mel Gibson & Sam Elliot) was one of the commanders (Nov 14-16, 1965).
I was unaware of that. - Keith
This is my generation of young men drafted at 18 years old.
Look up the 1st Cav and the 101st in Vietnam also!
14:50 always respect the old man in a field where men die young
There is a story that goes along with this song and I think you can find it in their video albums on RUclips
also, there's a song called "welcome home soldier" that ya'll should check out. can't remember the name of the singer but i found it on a lyrics video by someone who also didn't know the artist but had a copy of the song.
Big & Rich did a documentary on it. It's excellent and available on youtube.
Tenacious D - satire songs, but yes, definitely same type of cadence between them
I know it's peated, because the label says so, but I didn't detect any peat. I score it a 94/100 (most excellent).
Kings County has really surprised us. - Keith
I know I've already commented but I had to tell you about another song that just came out today that is the epitome of what I was trying to say, it's Josh Turner's "Soldier's Gift", it's kinda Christmasy so you may want to wait till December but it is a beautiful song.
Added that one to the list -Dustin