When I joined the Marines in 1971 an old Man that I had delivered papers to as a boy took his flag down from his pole and expertly folded it and gave it to me. He said you can give it back when you get home. I carried it everywhere when I could and put it in a safe hands when I could not. I returned to my home town with the flag still folded. I went to give it back to the dear old Man and he had passed away. I am 70 now and I still have it. My flag and all others are precious to me.

@mattblatchley2061

4 ай бұрын

beautiful story, sir...thank you

@johnnycashfan3398

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service I'm sure that old man was smiling upon you knowing you taken care of that very flag he gave you I'm sure of it.

@wheredidthetimego8087

4 ай бұрын

❤️

@Bowhuntxx78

4 ай бұрын

Semper Fi Glass

@lorihutcheon5363

4 ай бұрын

That’s an absolutely beautiful story❤ Would make a great inspirational movie! Thank you for sharing and very grateful for your service! God bless you and our Country🙏🇺🇸💛

Johnny Cash was a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force, so I know He Loved this Country and Flag down to his core!! RIP to Mr. Cash.

@jawo8754

4 ай бұрын

He was also the first person in the US to hear of Joseph Stalin’s death as he was a radio operator and was on shift when it was announced.

@jameslytle8527

4 ай бұрын

👍👍@@jawo8754

I am a 76 yr old disabled vet - I appreciate your patriotism - thank you - there is still hope for this country!

@conniemiller9789

Ай бұрын

God bless you and thank you for your service to our great country. 🥰

@RobertDickens2002

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service Sir.

I appreciate your reaction! 4 tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Not for politicians, but for my country and my fellow soldier. God Bless and good Day.

@connieleighton4375

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Thank you so much ! A true American patriot.

@lindajanevski124

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your Service !!

@larrywoodard2639

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate it.

@neillenet291

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@exeterpeg4809

4 ай бұрын

Thank you from the bottom of my heart sir for your service. You truly are a treasure.

And the cry of all the veterans when they see our current situation...THIS IS WHY I SERVED???🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@lillianmaybriggs5358

4 ай бұрын

My EAOS has long since passed, but I still believe that this country will stand because of its people and for its people.

@tommywoodfin1332

4 ай бұрын

@@lillianmaybriggs5358 As long as we continue to fight for it.

@american_cosmic

4 ай бұрын

@@tommywoodfin1332 People increasingly have different definitions of fighting, and different definitions for whatever "it" is. The Trump supporters think they're saving America, but they're trying to destroy it.

@TeresaG59

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I am a proud veteran and what is happening now makes me cry.

My husband served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He built a 15 foot working model of the USS Nimitz that is in the Pacifica war museum in Fredericksburg Texas. He got invited on the ship. They gave my husband the flag that they flew on the ship when it was on the east coast. I have a flag that the VA gave me when my husband recently passed away. He was, and I am proud of our flags. Love your reaction to the song. God bless all Americans.

@tincansailor5436

4 ай бұрын

I'd love to see it one day, and I'll make sure I do. Sorry for your loss. God bless.

As a Canadian i can't understand why any presidential candidate wouldn't use this to explain his point of view it says everything you would need to know about where he stands. It gives me chills and I'm a Canadian !!!

@matthewdooley7855

4 ай бұрын

Because none of them seem to actually feel this way. It would ring hollow.

@Wishes890

4 ай бұрын

​@@matthewdooley7855That is a sad truth. I also am Canadian, we have a weak political system, no better than the US. The systems need to be overhauled to be for the people again!

@GoldenBuddah1972

4 ай бұрын

@@Wishes890and all of the crazy liberals here hate our laws all of a sudden.

@frankhickey8089

3 ай бұрын

freedom does have legs.

@oceanbreathyogawellness4487

3 ай бұрын

I think they do have one....RFK Jr. They just need to want to know.

Everything old becomes new again. Johnny Cash still inspires today.

I cry 😭 with pride every single time I hear 👂 this song 🎧

Johnny Wrote and Released this in 1974...

@deebraun7488

3 ай бұрын

This was written as a patriotic response to the Vietnam protest movements.

I agree .... he IS telling the story of America. The old man is telling him it doesn't matter how ragged it might look .... it's been through a lot! God Bless America!

I am old grandmother who could not sleep at 3 in the morning and I am sitting her crying now. I have not heard Johnnie Cash telling us the story of our flag in many years. I want to Thank You very much for your patriotism. I also love my country very much and am sick of what is happening to it by evil leaders. You also spoke the truth and you can get on the soapbox anytime.

Age has nothing to do with Patriotism. Love of country and love of all people has ALL to do with Patriotism. Well done young man.

Brother...your breakdown of your view on our country was amazing and important; thank you for sharing it.

@aletmartins6940

4 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. Your country is sort of like your child - huge big love in your heart for him/her, but you’re not blind to its faults - you try to correct and you love anyway…

@glassontherocks

2 ай бұрын

I have tried to get to everyone to give my thanks. I was just diagnosed with stage one Multiple Myeloma. Things have been vey hectic. It looks like I am in for another fight. I'm not giving up. I hope I live long enough to see Trump fix this wonderful country of ours. That would make us all great again.

You’re EXACTLY right!!!! That’s what he’s doing…he’s telling the story of the American flag, where it’s been, what it’s been through and the reason it’s such an important symbol!!! People just don’t realize that piece of cloth stands for and what it means to America

Great SONG Great Man I Bet he's rolling over in his grave right now with the shape our country is right now 😢

@kathycash4419

4 ай бұрын

Amen

@rebekahbonis5921

4 ай бұрын

His last album shows that he knew where we were headed.😢

@kimberlymclaughlin2709

4 ай бұрын

You can bet every single one of old country rebels are. Right along with the rest of us awake enough to give a shygt. 💔

@2afreedom60

4 ай бұрын

Naw hes up there with June looking down saying were on our way behind jeasus.

@lonnieking4466

4 ай бұрын

@@kimberlymclaughlin2709 AMEN Sister Kimberly 🙏 Thank you for Replying ❤🙏 May God Bless you and you're family

I love this one! Patriotic AF

You're correct. It's the story of America and the flag, which stands for the American people.

You are absolutely correct this is the history of America wrapped up in one flag. And Johnny Cash very probably disapproved of Vietnam I would be very surprised if he didn't. This particular song always makes me cry.

Im from Colombia South America. I'm proud to be an American citizen . Johnny Cash and the ragged old flag got me so emotional, but your reaction got me on tears. I'm very happy that you feel that way now about your Country, and you explained so good exactly why you didn't appreciate it before. I love and respect America, I fly that flag 24 , 7 at my house, and every time it gets ragged, I replace it with a new one. My husband is Vietnam Veteran, and I'm very proud. GOD BLESS AMERICA. My home, my sweet home. Im almost 70 years old and i love the reaction vidios

@johnmcginnis2452

4 ай бұрын

America needs good, legal immigrants like you. That is the backbone and wonderment of this great melting pot of ideas, hard work and loyalty. My wife became a citizen four years ago and it was one of the proudest days of her life. Thank you for being part of what is right about the United States.

@MsSACHI07

4 ай бұрын

@johnmcginnis2452 Thank you. It was one of the most emotional, happiest day of my life the day that I became American Citizen in 1996. Congratulations to your wife. The American dream is real for the people that come to USA , follow the rules, work hard, respect the law, pay taxes and contribute to the Country.

I retired from the Navy in 2005. I played this song at my retirement ceremony. I cry every time I hear it.

This is who we are as Americans. Much respect and honor to our military, both serving and veterans. You are heroes. .

Americans need to hear this right now. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This makes me tear up everytime i I hear it. I thank God for allowing me the privilege of living in America. Love my country and not afraid to say it. 🇺🇲🇺🇸

Im mighty proud of that Ragged old flag...

Your concerned about OUR country because you are a good man and your family sacrificed for it, I did 21 years active duty army and people like you are the reason it was worth it all❤

@user-gc1cp1xp5i

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service, Sir.🫡🇺🇸

@johnraygun9868

2 ай бұрын

@@user-gc1cp1xp5i thank you, your greatly appreciated ❤️

@johnraygun9868

2 ай бұрын

@@user-gc1cp1xp5i thank you very much!

I served in the U.S Navy for 5 years and I've been in the Air Force Reserve for almost 5 years and was deployed from October 2021 to February 2022. I am proud to serve this country and as long as I'm able to, I will continue to serve until I retire in 2035 at 21 years of combined service.

I’m actually bewildered that I never heard this before! I’m 100% with you on this BP…what a hard hitting message from a legend such as Cash🖤 Thank you for your respectful reaction🙏🇺🇸💛

I could feel your emotion at the end of that. I know man... me too. It's sad what's happening.

he is telling the story of America. He is telling as to WHY we should show our flag respect. To see the positivity of it, no showing the negativity. Why we should not 'take a knee' or be disrespectful. the flag many talked about hanging in a museum is 'Old Glory'. It flew during the war of 1812 and when the Star Spangled Banner was written. Also each color has a meaning about honor, blood, and hope. If you like this song try his song 'Gods Gonna cut you down', look at all those donating time.

This song about our country and our flag takes me to the song The Ballad of Ira Hayes Song about a marine from ww2 who came home a hero but died a lost soul ... its a very touching song about one of our lost heroes and Johnny thought we should rememer who he was and i always agree with Mr. Cash

This brought me to tears when I 1st heard it, and brought me to tears every time I heard it again throughout my ife, and now I'm in tears again......we as a nation, should never forget, that many thousands of men and women gave their life, to keep America, to what it holds most important, and that is the people, freedom, liberty, and love.....bottom line. 💗💗💗

I absolutely love this song. It is so true. I am almost 80 yrs. old and I am patriotic and the older I get it the more I am. I so agree with everything you say. I love my country and am so thankful for all of our service men and women who have fought for our country and our freedoms. My father was in world war 2, my uncle in Korea, and my husband in Viet Nam Now my grandson is in the Army. I am so proud of all of them, what they fought for. I pray for our country now because I don't feel that we are in the best situation right now. I really enjoyed you commentary and I don't think you talk to much. Keep on doing your thing.

“We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.” - Cesare Pavese

My son and I drove from Katy, Tx to Conroe, Tx. About 70 miles. We counted the American flags we saw. There were 123 flags on everything from buildings to fence posts. Yes, we are proud of our American flag.

The cure is to love one another

I recommended this song twice at least. I'm Canadian, and when I first heard this song I loved it immediately and never forgot it. At the time I was as liberal as they come, and like I said, a Canadian - that doesn't change what a beautiful song this is. Since then I've changed my views a lot. There's nothing like out of control liberals to make a man conservative. Check out Johnny's cover of Sting's I Hung My Head. Not related to this song in anyway, but a great story told in the way only Johnny could tell it.

Johnny Cash wrote this song in 1974 sitting on a courthouse bench in Binghamton, NY. He sang it for the first time later that night in the Broome County Arena. My parents were at that concert.

❤❤❤❤😢 I agree ..this song hit me in the guts. Im 38 and I've gone up and down with being an American. I also needed this message not just for my country but for myself.

Your introduction to this video, before you played the, “RAGGED OLD FLAG” video clip, and your sage discussion afterward, was the most important and significant reaction I have ever seen! You are TRULY, wise, beyond your years! You renew my hopes and dreams for the future generations. I'm feeling my own mortality at age 73, and I was beginning to fear that my hopes for the future, would die with me. --->Some people could live for a million years, and never understand what you just explained in LESS than 15 minutes. Actually, you nailed it in the first 8 minutes, before you played the Johnny Cash video clip! But, your post-video discussion, really BROKE IT DOWN, for anyone who didn't understand. It was EPIC! ---> If only the World could see through your eyes, well, let's just say, we would FIND THE WAY to trust and love people, instead of turning, FIRST, to THE WAYS OF WAR. ---> We have a lot of work ahead of us, but, If you have any doubts, please know that, the World is a better place, because of YOU.

WOW!!! 🤯 Thank you for picking this one! I’ve loved Johnny Cash for 25+ years, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard this! This choked me up & brought tears to my eyes! 😢 Thank you again!! BTW… you & your wife are in our prayers and I hope she’s feeling great & doing good!! ❤🙏🏼 God bless & much love to the both of ya!!

He is talking about YOUR flag, our flag as Americans, yes he is giving us some history, so we should have pride in our country. Our country was not perfect, be we are always working on it to become better.

It's okay to get emotional...💛

To be patriotic doesn't mean to blindly support the government or ideals that are detrimental - it means we can both be proud of what we get right and also point out what is wrong and we should always keep trying to better our society to make it the best place it can be for us all.

@bloawblahnloaoktfinblah4381

4 ай бұрын

To be patriotic is to be proud and loyal to our nation, a lot of people in our government aren’t patriotic.

This one really makes you want to cry. 🇺🇸

You got it right on what Johnnie Cash was saying. It is not about a particular flag in a small town but about the USA and what the Stars and Strips stand for throughout our history. So you got it right.

Army Disabled Veteran 78-92 thanks for playing this song. I wished we could hear this more often on the radio. Hopefully the people would stop and listen to the words.

Johnny recorded Kris Kristofferson’s Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down. Please check it out and these songs also written by Kris: Why Me Lord, The Pilgrim, From the Bottle to the Bottom and so much more. He is a POET.

This is making me bawl my eyes out and I’m not even American! ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Thank you!

Wow, everytime I listen to this. It hits me in my feels.

Son... You do love this country. You're right to be concerned. As long as there are folks like you, and me, and many of us... we'll be just fine. From a USAF vet, like your dad... It'll be alright. Fight the good fight.

No, you're correct. The ragged flag of the title is a metaphor for America and the ideals it was founded on. It's gone through a lot, it's taken a lot of beatings, it's "sometimes hung a little low", but it's kept flying through it all.

Johnny Cash cared a lot about your average everyday American. He's got a way of reaching right to your heart and soul. With age comes wisdom, and a longer view of history.

Heard this 100 times, and never without goosebumps and most of the time, tears

Best reaction I've seen yet. So nice to see such strong Patriotism. You don't see that much anymore. We are a proud Country of people from different races and cultures who's descendants made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our rights and freedoms. This Country has earned the respect and envy of the World. I thank all the Veterans present and past for your service to this Country. May you be blessed, watched over, and guided by God. Lest we forget!

My granddaughter cares the flag at the start of our rodeos, they play this song as she is flying around with our flag and I shed tears every time! Thank you for telling it like it is ❤❤❤

We are all under this flag in this country. No matter color we are be proud of what we stand for and let us all live under our great flag.

Thank you! Every time I listen to one of your reviews, I like you more and more. Each one tells me a little about yourself and those bits are adding up to an amazing person.

Great choice BP. I have loved this presentation by Johnny for so many years. He speaks the truth how so many of us older folks feel towards our FLAG and out country. And BP please keep TALKING F those peeps that say you talk to much speak your mind please, it is what our founding fathers put on that piece of paper that represents the rights we all are entitled to.

This is America...everything we are and will be forever. We are one under this flag and we should never forget it. Our flag is symbolic to who we are, what we represent, and our one unified identity. We are America. We should never forget it. We should work together to preserve it - for ourselves and one another. Much love. ❤

My father was 20 years Army WW 1, my husband was 20 years Army Vietnam 2 tours, my son was 20 years Army Iraq and Iran, my grandson is so far 11 years Army Afghanistan, my granddaughter, my grandson’s twin sister, 9 years Air Force served in Afghanistan the same time her twin brother was there. I am very patriotic. I love my county and our military.

@tinakeith5822

4 ай бұрын

Thank all of you and your family for your service!!!!❤❤❤❤

@glassontherocks

2 ай бұрын

Thank you to your family. God bless you all.

You are absolutely right about this song, he’s giving the history of what this flag is and what it’s been through. As you grow older most of us see things for what they really are.

I am so glad you did this. I was actually just about to tell you I think you'd like this one but you found it on your own! I think it's a beautiful piece of poetry and Its cool to see how you connected with it. Keep it up man!

TO MANY STARS ON THE FLAG TO BE THAT PARTICULAR ONE .

WOW is right. I've never heard this before. It is monumental and inspirational. Thank you for sharing this.

You nailed it, man. The flag in the song is a metaphor of America and her people.

We do not stand for our National Anthem, WE stand for our flag.

People forget that just because they don't like the government they should still love their country. It's been through a lot and it's not that old. It's still learning and if we don't raise it right it'll just end up being another statistic.

“She’s in good shape for the shape she’s in” That line always chokes me up. I haven’t figured out exactly why yet.

WE THE PEOPLE

You are so soulful. I stand with you and the flag!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

There is a video, I can not tell you how many times I’ve watched it, and I feel like you’d absolutely love it. It’s called “The star spangled banner as you’ve never heard it” It’s the true story of our contry’s flag And it brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it

Be proud to be an American. No matter what your country has been through. Be proud of your country.

I'm a grown ass old man and the way he did this brought a tear to my eye. There,I said it

PB you got it right. It is the story of this country through the Flag. As soon as the snare drum sounds - every time - the tears begin to fall.

He was telling us about America 🇺🇸, not that piece of cloth, in itself. He is talking about the People, the great country. Yes, we want the best for our children and grandchildren. God bless America. God bless Johnny Cash, and his memory.❤

I finally made it!!!! ❤❤ I love Johnny Cash

My husband was any army 🪖 then he transfer to the Air Force . Are granddaughter was going to a private school 🏫 he wanted the best for her. They were standing up doing a pledge of allegiance a girl in her class was making fun of it. Our granddaughter turned around look at the girl and punched the right in the mouth 👄. She told that girl don't ever make fun of our American flag 🇺🇲. She told that girl that her papa what's dying for serving our country he was supposed to agent Orange. Our daughter and I had to go to school about this. Are granddaughter did not get in trouble . 2 months later my husband had passed away. He's buried in the military cemetery 🪦 in Keokuk Iowa.

This song is a beautiful history lesson. Makes me cry with pride every time I hear it.

I'm hoping you get around to Johnny's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" it's message is fire. If you're interested in Johnny's collaborations check out "The Highwayman" done with Willy Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, four of country music's legends. They formed the band The Highwaymen. Thank you for reviving some of the most historic American music ever made.

@williamparrish9954

4 ай бұрын

he all ready reacted too that one

@mattblatchley2061

4 ай бұрын

true that was a FIRE reaction...but I would like to see him react to "The Highwayman" as well as she mentioned@@williamparrish9954

I too am very concerned about our future my friend you are not alone.

Even a brand new flag, carries the scars of all US Flags. I am a patriot. An American. I love my Nation and my People. Not discarding the rest of the world, but they have their own Nation and Flag....

Thank you! I haven't heard this song in years. I was reduced to tears as a child and was again. Why isn't it played daily!! My Father served his country too! Proudly and Patriotically.

A single flag that had been through all of U.S. history wouldn't have so many stars. Yes, that old man is telling part of the history of our country. As a country, we have probably been through as much as that Ragged Old Flag. But today, we must stand tall, speak truth to power and not fall into a state of intellectual laziness, allowing conspiracy theories and other flawed logic to dictate how we think. I don't usually get political in reaction video comments, but you are right about our nation being in a worrisome place. Again, we see the mastery of storytelling from the Man in Black. Thanks for this.

Desert storm vet. I love this country. You said it. It's not about me. It's what am I leaving behind for my kids and grandkids. I took a oath. An it never had a expiration date on it. I'll do whatever it takes to give my kids and grandkids a chance in the American experiment. Hope they appreciate and uphold the American ideals. If we are to go into strife. Let it come in my time. So mine will only know peace and prosperity

So love Johnny cash

Bless you for your patriotic remarks

It is exactly about the history of our country.

Johnny Cash was a story teller and used music to express the history of our country in so many of ways.

As long as there is one person left willing to die for us, to defend us, there is hope. Johnny always spoke from his heart. He was the best example of humanitarian, with Jimmy Carter.

You are exactly right it’s the story of our country and the importance of our flag and its meaning. 🇺🇸🇺🇸. I appreciate you sharing your story and I agree with you 100%

This "song", really just spoken word poetry, does hit most of us hard I think. Not because we are Patriots, but because we do love the people around us, who are Americans, new or old. We see our parents or grandparents who have served, or who have come here because other places are worse, and we do love our people, even if we don't love the things which have been done, or which are still being done in our names. The people are America, not the politicians, so it is hard not to feel this about your home.

Loved seeing the genuine tears. I feel the same way.

Get the chills when i hear this

Beautiful the flag will fly forevermore

Great job with your reaction to the song Ragged old flag from JOHNNY CASH IT'S A GRAND SONG AND A PATRIOTIC SONG AND A SONG OF HOPE AND WOUNDER AND PRIDE FOR THE STARS AND STRIPS ON THE FLAG OF THESE UNIDENTIFIED STATES OF AMERICA . ( Thanks to your father for serving) .

And thats not how to tell a story....thats how to tell the truth ❤

And this is why we Americans can't allow ppl to mistreat our flag its got nothing to do with race . It's about we the Americans and what we stand for as a country.

What so many people don't seem to comprehend is that our nation, like the people in our lives aren't perfect. And we can get mad at them and disagree with them but still LOVE them and be super proud of the progress they make and what they represent. I LOVED this reaction bro. It's cool to hear some of your back story too.

None of those flags had the same number of stars but millions have died for her.