'Hymn to the Fallen' by John Williams

In honor of the soldiers who give us the freedoms we have today.
Warning: Any negative comments will be deleted.

(I apologize for misspelling Philippines. I'd change it if possible)

[rayquihuiz]

My dad has passed 13 years ago, landed on Utah 6/6/1944, some of his buddies are buried at Normandy and Ardennes cemeteries, miss my dad .

[riggers]

God bless you, Yanks: I'm a British veteran, who despite 25 years' service never saw conflict, unlike my father, who flew with Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII, and his father, wounded as a footsoldier at Ypres in WWI. I live in Norfolk UK, which is STILL the territory of the Mighty 8th, and know well the sacrifice your boys made in support of our freedom. I have adopted one, my (sur)namesake, Clyde Wix Rigby, 1st Lt, from Idaho, who flew as a part of 392nd Bomb Group, from RAF Wendling, near where I live. He was lost on a raid over Kiel, in a B24, & I bear a torch for him, on behalf of ALL your boys who never came home. His name is on the wall at Maddingley, Cambridge, here in the UK, which I've visited.

Be assured, we Brits mourn the loss of your sons as our own....

[brennaleppert]

My grandfather was in the third wave of soldiers at Omaha Beach in Normandy. He never spoke much about his experience, only that what he saw on that beach was horrifically nightmarish. He lived with those memories until he passed at age 85. May God bless all those currently serving, and those who have served. ❤

[mchaney]

My dad served in WWII. Korea and then Viet Nam, from whence he came home in a box. Thank you dad for your service and sacrifice.

[sjtom]

The average person will never understand the real cost of freedom until they stroll through a military cemetery. Rest in peace, soldiers.

[garyhalsey]

I am not an American, I am a Royal Navy Veteran, but had the honour and privilege to serve alongside my USAF, USN and USMC brothers and sisters during Desert Storm. Although I did not need to make the ultimate sacrifice, I am still honoured to have served my country and am proud to be part of all that have gone before me. I will always carry the memory of my military forbears, and my own pride at being a defender of the free world!!

[tambrosia]

It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag

[mollycottontail]

This should be mandatory viewing for all Highschool students. We should never forget.

[virtualpaladin]

There really is no other song that conveys the US military any better. John Williams did us proud.

[leowilly]

I am not american but of course there are a lot of american in the comments here. I want to share something with you. Last week i went to the ww1 american Argonne cemetery near Verdun in France.What a stunning place. Everything was so calm and peaceful. In the light of a warm and sunny spring evening lies the tombs of around 15 000 fallen soldiers, all sleeping under the leafs of great trees. What a strange feeling i had, in the same time you feel so sad and at peace.Sad because you see boys from every place of the US. Every states were there, to the street boys of new york, to the farmers of Texas. You are like hit by horror to see so many dead. But then i saw which warm my heart. There was a class of german schoolboys (mostly under 10 yo i believe), and there were putting flowers and paying their respects to the graves. What meaningful moment... People of america, yes your sons are dead but look at what they have done: they brought peace to this land. They fulfilled their goal: bring peace to europe, between the french and the germans. They lie in a so much beautiful place with an overwhelming aura of dignity, courage and sacrifice. America, your boys rest in peace.

[digirole]

My Dad has passed away in 2002. He never spoke of his service from 1942-1946. 78th Infantry Division, 311th Infantry Regiment. I miss him every day. Such men were indeed of the greatest generation. I love you Dad.

[RealPresidentDentist]

Those people who disliked it are clearly forgetting that those soldiers regardless of their nation went through living hell and died for their country. Never Forget them.

[georgestegner]

I came back from Viet Nam. 5 of my friends and 3 cousins did not and I will never forget them

[armcchargues]

I spent 20 years on submarines in the Navy. These pictures make me realize how small that is compared to what all those white crosses stand for. I am completely humbled.

[HiTechOilCo]

I am a historian and I am very familiar with how many of our soldiers have died in defending this great nation and the principles of freedom, liberty and justice for all. But to watch this video and see cemetery after cemetery of U.S. soldiers buried there, many of them with crosses and stars of David for as far as the eye can see, with most of those soldiers being very young men, some of them mere kids, who never had a car, a house, a girlfriend, wife, child, etc., all the things we take for granted in our lives thanks to them*, it brings tears to my eyes every time. They did not even know us, but they *died for us. Their age does not matter, they could be 16 years old, (and some *were*!), they were all great *men*! Always honor them. Never forget them. Always vote and get everyone you know to vote. For me, not voting would be like walking up to the graves in these cemeteries and spitting on them, effectively saying, "Your life didn't matter". I for one can not and will not do that.

[baldbaby]

My Dad went ashore at Utah beach, Normandy. He had PTSD and didn't talk about it much. I do remember him telling Mom that there was nothing good about it.

[leander]

In the name of every single german, i thank you for helping freeing our country from the madness it fell into. Even after the whole nazi regime went down, you stand by our side, reaching us youre hand, to get up again, so we can be togheter as friends and allies in hard times which where to come.

[dennisoconnor]

They were a special breed of men, the likes of whom we will never see again. Thank You.

[vickierickson]

As the waves break over the beach in Normandy, it whispers the names of the boys who never grew old.

[surferpam]

Crying, crying... How can I or any of us summon up enough thanks to these men... How will they know how much awe and true, deep RESPECT, ADMIRATION and DUE REGARD each of us feel for each of them... May each of their memories be for a blessing.