I think Barry would be proud that he touched so many hearts. God bless our soldiers. They are the reason we are free.

R.I.P. BARRY SADLER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!

@renateccawthern3350

Ай бұрын

Don't call him Sir, he was a proud and capable Staff Sergeant, he worked for a living! Lol greetings, SSG Cawtkern

@evelynbeightel2246

15 күн бұрын

I did not know he died!! I love that song but it is so sad. I sure didn't know he died!! R.I.P. Barry❤❤😢😢😢

Sad ending for such an American patriot warrior. Great song that still brings me great pleasure and tears to my eyes. RIP S SGT Barry Sadler...your song and your bravery like all the Green Berets will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you!

@rhodagilmour3282

11 күн бұрын

Thank u SIR.Northern Ireland.

This is to all the men and woman past and present ,. it does not matter what country you were born or come from thank you for putting your lives on the line, this song says it all . a lot of soldiers returned home sadly others . didnt . i am not American but on hearing this song i get a deep sence of pride, and tears start flowing, god bless you all and thank you for your services. Ann Carolan from Southern Ireland.

RIP Barry Sadler. It is a lovely song and you were a brave soldier. Thank you again Ron for your research and interest. Stay safe and keep well.

This song was played alot during Vietnam War i was a teenager and had three brothers serving at the same time brings tears to my eyes

@estellacoggins715

2 ай бұрын

Thank you to your Brothers for their service. Did they all come home?

@heiheisabella1660

Ай бұрын

This Song is originally a german anti war Song. From german soldiers in Africa who did not unverstand.why they were fighting in and for what reason .

R.I.P. Barry We will never forget you!

@EllenBerret

3 ай бұрын

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@johnpeschke8230

3 ай бұрын

@@EllenBerret THANK YOU!!

WOW...the story behind the song! I grew up liking this song but failed to look up the background or history of it... another important story learned! Time to silently honor this man. As always, there is good reason to follow one of the best storytellers and history recognition followers that God blessed upon us all. Cherish it!

@johnkolendra9835

4 ай бұрын

Play the trumpet

@johnkolendra9835

4 ай бұрын

Learn to play the trumpet

@johnkolendra9835

4 ай бұрын

No no h no k no k

@heiheisabella1660

Ай бұрын

Originallx a german Anti war Song of the soldiers sentvto Africa. Anti war. Not Pro war

My brother served in the Marines in the Vietnam War and my other brother served in Desert Storm and Desert Storm in the Navy. God bless you all and I have the utmost respect for you because I can ride free.

Thanking all the men and women for your service. My a-dad retired in 1963, 24 yrs US Army Master Sgt, Fort Ord, CA. Thank you Ron, for honoring our Fallen.

@zuzannawisniewska4464

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for honoring our fallen heroes...we will never forget about you.

To me Barry is a great American hero and legend... that song motivated me to join the Army to serve our great nation...God bless Barry

@serveerster45

15 күн бұрын

Bless you as well

The man was a brave soul and this song is legendary. Thanks so much Ron for sharing this story. I love that you honor those who’ve served some who’ve died and those who are serving.

@stubaker2574

2 жыл бұрын

the album was very well done..airborne brother

@zuzannawisniewska4464

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too Ron..

@ritagiustolisi5463

11 ай бұрын

🙏❤️❤️⚘️🎼🙏💐🇮🇹💐

My husband is a Vietnam Veteran. Thank you So much for the respect you show to Our Hero’s ❤️🇺🇸

@teresajeffries3934

4 ай бұрын

My thanks and respect to your husband. Please thank him for his service.

Such a beautiful song. It is so touching. Ron, you did a wonderful presenting this story. Thank you Ron and also Thank You Barry for your service. RIP

My dad was an army man thru and thru. Whenever he heard this song, he would stand. He had always stood and saluted or had his hand over his heart whenever he heard our National Anthem or God Bless America. When this song came along, he would tear up. He would never talk about what he saw in war.

Thanks, I served with him in the mid 60"s at fort Bragg. I just wanted to share that the first time I heard this song was at the E.M. CLUB AT FORT BRAG (Libery my Ass) Always FORT BRAG for me.

@juliannesdaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, I've had family members in every branch of service from peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to 98. From my grandpa to my mom's cousin. I respect and know what you and your families go threw for our safety and freedoms. The most respect and graditude to our service members

@susanboatman7913

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir. I have had several family members serve going all the way to the American Revolution. My father served in WWII in the navy and my sister served in the Army.

@stellagarton4620

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for your service sir, one of our definetly brave soldiers

@KimberlyLew

2 жыл бұрын

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@vickieleveque5836

2 жыл бұрын

You and your service comrades are my heroes, God bless!

Vietnam has always been such a controversial war. I feel like that has always been so unfair to the soldiers. It’s overwhelming seeing grave stones just go on and on and on. They all deserve our gratitude no matter which war they serve. Rip Barry and all of those vets prior and current, thank u for your service 🇺🇸

@donnaboisen6003

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right. These men didn’t ask for the war. They were drafted. I’ve known several men that were in Vietnam. Including 3 uncles. I think the treatment they received when they came home is horrendous. They would walk down the sidewalk in town and someone would spit on them. Such inhuman behavior. There were so many other things that happened to them at home in the USA. The USA you know supposedly the most wonderful country? But yet they treat there soldiers like garbage. Totally sad.

@karenmessinger9609

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnaboisen6003 They were indeed treated badly. Most were just kids still & the war really messed with them, they missed a part of the maturing cycle they needed. I married a Vietnam vet & I have to say it did mess him up.

@mattezhackblip

9 ай бұрын

Whatever you might think of the war, these men went over there and fought. I think we should respect every serviceman, no matter what political views people might have. They served their country, end of story! Well said.

@GlendaRiggs

2 ай бұрын

Yes Amen may all our soldiers that have lost their lives over there RIP. And a big thank you for your service to keep us safe back home and to all those who made it out alive thank you so much for your service and God bless you all Amen ❤❤❤❤

@randysSHACK

Ай бұрын

I volunteered myself I went to Nam as a volunteer I'd do it all over again I love my country and we had the war won when our country made us go home I was so upset when I saw the Viet cong roll into the south of Vietnam so many good men died for the south Viet namise people they wanted to be free just like we where most of us never wanted to come home like we did our country treated us horrible when we came home I just to this day don't understand how our own people could treat there own soldiers like they did it broke my heart how they treated us I was spit on and called a baby killer well people those so called babys had AK47s fully automatic weapons to kill our men with but I still love my country

I was born and raised in Leadville co. The Sadler family were 4 houses down from my family home. Barry and his friend used to get into trouble, that's when they chose to join the military. My cousin and I used to play with Barry's nephew. I won't mention his buddy, but I remember them very well. God bless them both, they changed their lives when they joined the military... Thank you Men for your service.🇺🇲

@danawilfong5267

3 ай бұрын

I have a very good friend that lived in Leadville as a kid. His father was either the Chief of Police of sheriff there. He dealt with Barry after Vietnam and had numerous run ins with him. Nothing really bad, just some bad alcohol issues. He said he was an a$$hole to alot of folks there

@frankponikvar9262

3 ай бұрын

@@danawilfong5267 Sadler and his sidekick, I won't mention name, vandalized the high school their senior year and were arrested. They were given a choice, prison or military, they both chose military. You are right, Barry never was friendly and liked to drink and cause trouble.

@kfoster3616

3 ай бұрын

@frank....what a nice comment and thank you for sharing such a memory with us.

Thank you. Every time I hear Barry sing this song, tears begin to well up. The song, simple and poignant, harks us back to a time when men were men. I'll leave it at that. You are to be commended for doing this video to honour a great American. God bless you. Next time we go to Franklin Tenn. to visit a friend, I will try to come to this special place.

@kfoster3616

3 ай бұрын

me too

I didn't know he was dead---4 days after his birthday he was only 49? What a shame!!

@beverlyhill9947

Ай бұрын

My heart is so very sad too...

I have a copy of the original song; it really had an impact on me, as I am from the generation that lost many of our friends in Viet Nam. They went where they were called, and did the best they could. Thanks to them all for their service and may God bless.

My Dad fought in the Korean War and he played this song over and over for us and we loved it and still do! Thank you to all the men and women in the armed services! Thank you Ron for this one! I love all of your shows, but this one touched me because it reminded me of my Dad who passed away 2 1/2 years ago, he was an engineer for NASA and very patriotic as my whole family is! ❤

@KimberlyLew

2 жыл бұрын

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@charliechristie2949

6 ай бұрын

God bless all who served, including yours !

Thank you so much. We will be going to Tennessee soon, as my husband is a Vietnam Vet he will enjoy visiting this amazing cemetery as he has for so many.

Beautiful song(always give s me chills), beautiful cemetery, beautiful story, and a wonderful video as only Ron can tell it. Thank you. Rest in Peace Barry Sadler, I salute you and all Soldiers who fought for our country.

I remember hearing this song 🎵 when I was younger. I always loved this song 🎵❤. RIP Barry Sadler 🙏😢💔❤💙 thank you for your service 🙏❤.

I used to sing my heart out to this song and I was about 6 years old and loved it. I’m also from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in the UK and I STILL listen to it last time was about two weeks ago!!! That’s strange isn’t it. The song says it all. There was another song about a soldier got into trouble for having a deck of cards instead of a bible and he explained what each card meant but to me this was my favourite. Thank you for looking at this for us. The other song was called Deck of cards by Wink martingale I think his name was. But Green Beret was the one I used to sing

@kayevans2964

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, on both songs... and I'm in England. I'm guessing our parents had similar taste in music 😂

@theresaryan2280

2 жыл бұрын

@@kayevans2964 I guess they did lol. I must admit I drove my dad mad. He had to sing it with me every night before I went to sleep. I was so young but now I’m in my 60s I’m wondering if I really knew what it was about. I am sure I did because sometimes it would make me cry. I asked my dad one day if he had silver wings could he put them on my chest. Thinking about it now the explanation he gave me must have been pretty good cause I accepted what he said. I think it’s a timeless piece of music and can’t believe I was only listening to it about two weeks ago and here it is !!! I’m so glad I know the story behind it and I am very grateful to the people who got it on here. Take care from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@theresaryan2280

2 жыл бұрын

If you look up reflections of my life by the marmalade this is to be played in my funeral but someone has put a video to the song and it is powerful and makes us realise that it’s real people who go to fight for us and our freedom and freedom of speech. He’s put some soldiers from Vietnam in and come right up to date to the Afghanistan war. I still can’t watch it without crying especially the end but it breaks my heart. I wish the thugs and drug dealers and general nobody’s who murder and think the world owes them a favour I wish they be made to watch it over and over again until they realised what total idiots they are (I won’t swear this channel is too dear to me). It’s the video by Sean Dolan and it says with pictures things words could never say. Thinking about it this was out when Vietnam was going on I wonder if Barry Sandler listened to it

@kayevans2964

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresaryan2280 I doubt we did truly understand it back then but I'm glad we do now. Great songs with many happy memories too 🤗 Take care x

@kayevans2964

2 жыл бұрын

@@theresaryan2280 I remembered the song but hadn't really paid much attention to the words before. Good choice 👌

What a beautiful story of a true hero, I've just listened to the ballard of the green berets ive done nothing but shed tears, may he be singing that beautiful song in heaven I'm from the uk so don't hear stories like very often so a big thank you Ron

I remember the movie "Green Beret" as a teenager----John Wayne was in it---I never forgot this song!!! I am 62 now----it still is in my heart!!! I have such respect for our men and women serving and have served in our Military!!!! Special Forces is a very hard area--in so many ways!!! Just to qualify is unreal!! I knew a friend of mine who was a Navy Seal!!! Also another was in the 82nd Airborne and went on to in Special Forces--I don't know if the "Green Berets" still exist, but the brave citizens of our Nation that serve our Country in the Military are deserving of respect and honor!!!! Brave!

@kenlandon7803

3 ай бұрын

Special forces aka Green Berets still exist.

Thank you for your service Barry Sadler RIP! also thank you Master Chief Eddy Wilson hope all your brothers are resting in peace.

So Patriotic. Sends goose bumps down my arms. So proud of our Vets. Thank you for sharing this history.

Rest in peace Barry Sadler and all the others too 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔

Thank you for your Service.R.I.P.Barry Sadler.First time I heard his song was when I was a teenager.Im sure you met our Native Brother, in Vietnam.Your song will always be with me.GOD BLESS. AJ

Every time I see something bout our service members it puts a lump in my throat and tears to my face, cause I've have family members to serve in each branch from the peace time before the Korean/Vietnam wars to the late 90s. 💯 Respect them for everything they have done and continue to do and risk for us, and their families for their sacrifices too

@KimberlyLew

2 жыл бұрын

Much respect 👍🏼

The first video about Barry is what really pulled me in, emotionally. I still have the album, and once I get the stereo setup it WILL be heard again. Rest in Peace Sgt. Sadler, I salute you and all that you STILL continue to stand for. Thank you for showing this and all that you do. God bless ❣️

@KimberlyLew

2 жыл бұрын

I get chills every time I hear that song.

I have that album (still after all these years). Bought it when I was 13. Used to sing that song so much my family would moan when I walked thru the house belting it out at the top of my lungs. Good soldier. Honor to him.

Beautiful cemetery and what a amazing song thanks for your service Sadler and may you Rest In Peace

What an awesome story Ron. For Barry to go through what he did as did so many other veterans and to hear him sing that beautiful song. A very brave man. Incredible. What a terrible war the vietnam conflict was like so many others. So many boys lost. Very sad and unfair. To see all those gravestones in the cemetery. How sad the way his life was cut so short. God bless him and all the other veterans who have served. May they rest in peace. Thank you Ron for telling us this story the way that you did and for all that you do. Stay safe and best wishes.

Thank You For Your Service 🇺🇸 Brave Man Courageous Man Killed By A Bullet That Pierced His Frontal Lobe Rest In Peace✝️Barry Sadler.🙏🏻

Awesome story and what a life he lived ! Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤

RIP to All of them! Thank You for your service!

thank you for covering this great man his song is the best I have ever heard

THANK YOU... GOD BLESS U S A

@CatherineElliott-bk2ru

4 күн бұрын

I'm so glad I bought this 45 when it came out

I always wondered what happened to Barry. I was 9 when his sing came out. My neighborhood was poor working class so all the guys went in the service after highschool. Everyone was singing this song in our neighborhood. We never understood why wealthy people, celebrities, and the hippies were so nasty to our soldiers. I'm glad those attitudes changed.

@soonahinlee7199

Жыл бұрын

I am korean men,who live phelan,ca,62years old,I heard story of sgt barry sadler,too sad he was only 49,died early,I memory his song "ballad of the green beret",i sing his song everyday,I cry every day,rest in peace,in chris,amen,thank got he was christian,see you sgt barry sadler in heaven,God bless America, who all serve in military, from us history,I also watch all soldiers come home 2023, you tube,I also cry,my dad was join Korean war,pass away,1993 age77,,liver cancer, he eternal sleep at Korea national cemetery, I respect my dad,😢

He made a legendary song.

SSgt Barry Sadler was a BRILLIANT writer of songs about Vietnam. The words are SO MEANINGFUL to those who served over there. Songs like "A Soldier Has Come Home" and "The Nurses of Vietnam." His sense of humor shows in "Garret Trooper." He's been sorely missed since he passed. RIP Sarge... Hammer USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/Sr. Aviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.

I remember my Daddy John Douglass loved to play and hear this song RIP DADDY ❤

Those white headstones are heartbreaking. So many. 😔

Nice vid. I was in Nam when Barry was there & his song came out. I lost several high classmates there, all were really good kids that I knew well, they never even made it to our very first high school reunion at 5 years, there were ones of whom you would be a proud parents, brothers & friends of. I often wonder that if they had lived to be fathers what their families would have been like today. At each high school reunion the master of ceremonies would ask all those who were veterans of military service to stand up next to our dining tables, it was remarkable to say the least that 3/4 of the men in the class would stand to their feet. Yes, we were once just kids from working class neighborhoods & we would talk about the memories of our friends who gave their lives in Nam, we were one of those "classes that went to war".

I never get tired of watching this video and hearing about Sgt Sadler. I often play that haunting song over the years, and sing my heart out. Rest in Heavenly Peace Sgt Sadler, thank you again and again for your service 🇺🇸🙏

The respect you show to all the graves you visit makes you my favourite channel. What a sight that graveyard is, so so many, R.I.P Barry xx

❤ Thank you sooo very much for this video, I have loved This song,his whole album since forever, thanks again for doing this video of his story.😊😊❤

Thank you for telling Barry's story. His song Ballad of the Green Berets has had a special meaning for me since I was a child. It makes me cry every time I hear it.

love the video....RIP SSGT Barry Sadler...a true American hero.

Oh my. So many souls. Very sad at what happened to an extraordinary man. Too young. Thank you Eddy Wilson.

Je ne connaissais pas se soldat chanteur écrivain ! Cimetière immense ! Que tous repose en paix ! Merci

Rest in heavenly peace, Barry Sandler🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏♥️

This is still an awesome song. The only song I ever learned to play on the piano.

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

No that’s really cool I wish I could play it on the piano. I do silent night pretty good and a few others but all by memorization, never was very musically inclined, but I can play those songs pretty good!! But man you might be inspiring me to try to learn that one!!!

@cathymcglasson6947

2 жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten I hope so.

My mother is at rest there and my dad will follow when he is ready. I am so grateful for the men and women that have served this nation. God bless you all. Will look Mr, Sadler up on next visit really nice place has Union and Confederate soldiers also.

One of my husband's favorite authors.

Thank you for producing this, Mr. Ron. I grew up in Winchester, TN. Two of my older paternal cousins both served Army in Vietnam, and gifted me with a 45 rpm record of Sgt. Sadlers song. I listened to it over and over. Like many other commenters here, I never knew “the rest of the story”. Again, thank you. I will visit the grave someday.

Awesome story Thank you for posting 🌈🦋🌈❤️🌹🙏

Amazing man. I hope he is enjoying heaven. War is tough. I think that brought him to murder. My grandfather suffered through 2 wars. I extend to his family thanks for his service, and the song.

Thank you for this story. I just cried happy tears. That was my dad’s favorite song. He would play and sing it over and over again. My dad just missed going to Vietnam due to be diagnosed in 1968 with a brain tumor, he was given a honorable discharge and he was told he only had a year to live. He outlived that finally passing away in 2003. We played that song at his funeral.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

that sing gets me every time!

@mikalister1192

Жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten agreed

A beautifully written song! One I will never forget! RIP Barry Sadler. Thanks for your service and God Bless Always

Wonderful tribute to Barry Saddler!🙏

Thanks so much for your service to all!

Loved this video! Thank you for sharing with us!! Beautiful and emotional song!! RIP Sir!!

Ron & Terry Ray 👍🤗👏💜. This gave me Goose bumps💜💜💜💜💜. Respect to Eddy Wilson 💜

As a little girl, I had his album and would play the song over and over again. I think you created a beautiful tribute. He did his best.

With all those white stones it really makes the statement ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. Thank you to all veterans who served, Welcome home to all the Vietnam Veterans.

I watched this again. Interesting background on Barry Sadler. Thank you Ron.

Thank you for all you do. I love your show Ron.

So sad to know now that he’s not around anymore with that wonderful. Voice and good looks .RIP

This episode continues to pop up an i had to comment because the Ballard of the Green Beret is one of the best at least top of the greatest patriotic song ever .i have this song on my youtube playlists for years an still listen to it to this day .What a honor for Rip Barry Sandler . God bless America Men an women that fight for the red white an blue .i always have respect for the military 🪖🪖 serice.thank you for sharing this amazing an respectful episode. Ron.i have a few military family members an my grandpa as a vet age 96 yrs old still today he still living on.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Ай бұрын

That’s cool and you have a great family legacy 🇺🇸

@Mszahnclass95

Ай бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten Thank you , so much Ron that means a lot to hear. Because Some people don't understand what some of these military 🪖 people have to witness or go through an frankly alot of them get forgotten when they come home from serving in different wars an countries or not properly taken care of .my uncle was one of them ,he couldn't take it an unfortunately ended his life after serving in the gulf war .but he loved this country an fighting for it .

Ron much respect to you Sir. Another great post, thank you xx

Good music for a good story

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION, SIR!!!. I 1ST HEARD THIS MUSIC 1966 IN KOREA,, I WAS 6TH GRADE VIA ""AFKN"" (AMERICAN FORCES KOREA NETWORK). ONE OF MY FAVORITE PATRIOTIC MUSIC. RIP MR SADLER, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES!!!!!!

Wonderful. So glad I found this

Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice. Thank you for your service. God Bless and Rest in Peace. P.S. I love your song.

I spent 22 years in the army rangers I was in E9 when I got out. I have nothing but respect for that man. Every time I hear that song I get so choked up I can't stand. I was wounded in combat three times I seen a lot of nasty things. Godspeed berry

Thank tyou for revisiting this, excellent drone and music choices as always what a brave soldier he was may he rip

I come back to this video every few months to watch the video and listen to this song. Great man, unfortunately, bad things happen to good people sometimes.... Thanks for sharing this Ron!

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

that is very cool Virginia, funny thing is-ME TOO!

Thank you for what you did.

He had a beautiful voice!

War is hell

I always loved that song. I can remember when I was young listening to it again and again. I never knew the story behind it.

My favorite song when I was a child.

Such a great video.. thank you Ron

Thank you for this.

Thank you for sharing

Thank you for paying tribute to a great American. His patriotic song reminds us we owe a debt of gratitude to the fallen and living veterans. We'd do well to remember that.

Ballad of the green beret came out when I was a junior in high school. It inspired me to drop out of school and join the army and go to Vietnam. I was working for the VA at the Nashville national cemetery when sgt. Sadler died. I was working the day he was buried. Remember it well.

Thanks for the video.

I have always remembered when it was and where I was 57 years ago as a pre-teen that I heard for the first time and attentively listened to Sargent Sadler's recording of this ballad playing on our transistor radio. It has haunted the recesses of my mind ever since.

Well I watched it again and it was great Ron. Bravo hero with great voice he was! Thx Ron. 🇱🇷🪖

@FacesoftheForgotten

2 жыл бұрын

Well you’re like me, I think I’ve watched it several times but mainly the intro and the closing just because of that music that song

Gone but not forgotten about never will forget about all of them paid the price

My Dad served in the British Army for 23 years. I remember when I was a small lad my Dad has this Album and often played it. I loved Watching the rain drop falls.

A beautiful song.🇺🇸

hey ron!!! thank you, ron, for remembering BARRY SADLER RIP!! you are great!! we love you!!! sir!!!