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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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TSgt Joe C. This is a great song Joe I really like it a lot. Thanks for sharing!
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TSgt Joe C.
TSgt Joe C.
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Thanks COL Mikel J. Burroughs, reminds me of my dad!
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TSgt Joe C.
TSgt Joe C.
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Thank goodness for our Vietnam Heroes!!! Always and Forever!!!!!
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Sgt Dallas D'Angelo-Gary
Sgt Dallas D'Angelo-Gary
8 y
It chokes me up, but I feel the pride.
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Maj Marty Hogan
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Never heard the story nor the song until now- thanks TSgt Joe C. Glad I took the time
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LTC Tom Jones
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Edited 8 y ago
Very moving tribute. Many will not know that Kris Kristofferson, who narrated the introduction, is quite a story as well. Growing up in a military family, his dad (an Air Force 2-Star) pushed him toward a military career. After college--where he excelled in both the classroom (magna sum laude grad from Pomona College and a Rhodes Scholar) and the athletic field (rugby, football, track and boxing) including a mention in "Sports Illustrated"--he began a five year stint in the US Army. Mr Kristofferson earned his wings as a helicopter pilot at Fort Rucker. his Ranger Tab at Benning and was offered an instructor-ship at West Point prior to leaving the service in 1965. Disowned by his family for not continuing in the military he has, nonetheless, been a strong advocate for veterans and, in 2003, was given the American Veterans Award as "Veteran of the Year" in 2011.
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TSgt Joe C.
TSgt Joe C.
8 y
I did not know this LTC Tom Jones, thank you for the information.
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