The Ballad of the Green Berets

Video tribute to the song by Barry Sadler; the Ballad of the Green Beret

Please also watch my video tribute to our Vietnam Veternas

[vincentp.ricciardisr.]

The proudest day of my life was becoming a Green Beret. Nothing in world can ever shake me! I went in as a kid from the streets of Newark and Irvington NJ and came out a man who takes nothing but looks for no trouble, but if I am faced with it I will deal with it the best way I can.  Trained as one of America’s Finest Fighting Machine I will always stand for the Honor of this Great country and fight for all our freedoms. God bless America

[patsmith]

My dad volunteered for the Navy at the age of 17, in 1942 with his widowed mother’s permission. He fought in the South Pacific during WWII and was at the Battle of Midway. He was a radioman, a skill he maintained his whole life and had a ham radio license. He died in 2017 at the age of 93, I miss him very much. He loved his country and his family. God bless all veterans, thank you for your sacrifices.

[bestpossibleworld]

In my opinion, this captures the real spirit of all the Viet Nam vets that served our country. They never lost a battle. They deserve our greatest respect.

[burningblue]

My father was the Chief Medical Officer for the Royal Australian Regiment in Viet Nam. He was from Bendigo, AU. He met my mother who was a Dutch nurse from Apeldoorn, NL. They met as she was was working at the orphanage in Vung Tau. He was visiting to see that the medical treatments were satisfactory. My father was visiting at FSPB, Fire Support Patrol Base Coral. There was a fierce engagement with the NVA. At the time there was a group of 6 Green Beret that were there to advise on NVA movements. When the NVA attacked, my father was near them and they swore to protect him. Two died when a RPG exploded, but the other 4 fought with all they had. My father survived with a little shrapnel in his leg. In no small measure to the fearless men of the Green Beret.

[madmonk]

My uncle survived as a door gunner in '68-70. Not green beret, but did his duty, and hail to all who did so! ❤

[peterasterino]

As a non combat Marine veteran (I`m 83), I salute these men, glad as hell they are on my side. God speed. Pete Asterino, N Syracuse NY.

[lanachumley]

My husband wasn't a Green Beret, but he served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970... thank you all who served.

[skiperman]

My brother Mark was a Green Berets air born
He left us in 2006 but this songs remindes me of him RIP brother Mark HowellHe was a real bad ass !! Cancer 2006 took him from us ; ' )

[desmabozikiskowalczyk]

my brother SSGT RONALD H BOZIKIS WAS A GREEN BERET WHO DIED IN LAOS OCTOBER 25, 1969. WAS SO PROUD OF HIM MISS HIM SO MUCH

[ellegirl]

This song always makes me cry, but I still love it. This is what I heard when my husband went to Vietnam, he came back safe, but still suffers. Now our son is in the riverines, navy, our daughter is Air Force. We are so proud of all our soldiers, but I would like to say thank you to all the wife's, fathers mothers and dads, who wait at home and pray they don't get that knock on the door. Or listen to some smart ass, setting at Starbucks, who has no idea about honor or sacrifice, they just believe because they showed up they should get a trophy. God bless you! I proud of our soldiers and their families, we love you all.

[drjwthomas]

I once served with the army during the Vietnam conflict. During this struggle for our freedom today I hope that you guys the Green berets will stand up for the American people and fight for our Liberty. Because America need the Green berets may God bless you all America is proud of our best. 🙏

[filiperocha]

Effort, Honor and Glory to my Comrades Green Berets! Greetings from this Sergeant Chief of Portuguese Army Cavalry 🥇

[slonefactor]

As a former member of the 5th Special Forces group I want to thank you for playing our song.

[dennishebler]

Served a tour with the 6th Special Forces Group at Ft Bragg, 3 tours with the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam, 2 tours with the 10th Special Forces Group at Ft Devens and 1 4year tour with the highly classified "Detachment "A" Berlin Brigade in Eastern Europe. 75 years old now and if I could I would do it all over again if I could serve with same guys I did in combat so many years ago. De Oppresso Liber.

[garyluck]

This song makes me proud to have been in the service and to have served in Vietnam please remember the ones that didn’t come home thank you

[mikejohn]

I was in the Army Reserves and in 1971 I served the two weeks of training at Ft. Devens, MA. Ft. Devens was the first stop for the Green Berets returning from Viet Nam. In the mess hall one day a group of Berets entered and all at my table (reserves) stood up and saluted them (the were not officers but we did not care). They were so young and I confess I was in awe of them. That night we were at a local bar and several of them were also there. I approached them and showed my respect and told them I actually felt guilty being in the reserves while they were on the front lines. Their response was "you are in the service and if and when you are called you will do what we do and there's nothing to feel guilty about. Now drag your chairs over and let's drink as comrades in arms." You can add class and style to tough as nails. They earned and deserve the ultimate respect.

[williamhupp]

I served and lost friends in Vietnam. These songs bring back memories. Tears at times. Thanks for having these songs where people can remember those who gave their lives that we may live

[trevanji]

As I sit here and listen intently, I am tearing up and I am not American. I can only imagine how much it means to you. Beautiful song!

[bethlower]

Born 1960, grew up in Vietnam era; I believe this is the first song I memorized, my Uncle J served 2 tours in Vietnam, came back safe but PTSD. I planned a military career, Rt knee kept me out.
I love all the military, respect and admire them. We are free.
I love Vietnam Vets. Thank you all military Vets from every branch. God Bless America!

[Elsorkora]

They are some of the world's best military force. God Watch Over All Of Them, where ever they are currently serving.