I was married to the most wonderful Jarhead ever born until I buried him under a flag draped coffin in 2007 after 34 wonderful years of being married to that man! He spent 2 tours in Vietnam! One tour wasn’t enough, he wanted to go back!! My Marine was the love of my life and my soulmate!!! It will be 15 years in January he went to Heaven to guard the Gates of Heaven! He is the best of the best!!! Semper Fi my love!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
306 people with a thumbs down, Really? It's obvious you don't have a clue how you are living in a free country. I was raised in a Marine Corps family, to respect others, protect others, and honor others. I salute all of the fighting forces of the United States of America but have a very fond spot for the USMC because I grew up listening to the Marine Corps Hymn. Once a Marine alway a Marine is not a myth, Semper Fi to all of you Marine's and a salute to all of the other Protecting Branches of the United States of "Our " America 🇺🇸 👏
I’m 83 & I’ll never forget the look on my mom’s face after attending the University of Paris Island, on how much of a man I had become & I still get chills up my spine whenever I hear the Marine’s Hymn.
This may not be the Country I enlisted in the Marine Corps to proudly serve for over 20 yrs., but I’m still very proud to have served & I would do it all over again if I could once again be young - one of the biggest reasons for my joining the Marines was knowing I would never be left behind, just as Chesty led all his men out of Chosin - even the wounded & dead.
My brother served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era - 2 tours in Vietnam. Came home alive but forever changed. Like my dad (a veteran of WW2 & the 82nd Airborne, awarded a Bronze star) he never talks about his tours overseas with anyone but other veterans. Those who don't serve could never fully understand what these men & women go through. God bless every one of them!
MY DADDY AND MOMMA SERVED IN WW2 AND MY MOMMA'S BROTHER DIED IN THAT WAR. MY MOMMA NEVER GOT OVER HIS DEATH. MY PARENTS BARELY SPOKE OF THEIR DUTY. BUT THE LAST CONVERSATION I HAD WITH MY DAD, BEFORE HE PASSED, HE SHARED A LOT WITH ME. I CRIED AS HE SPOKE OF HIS PAIN OF KNOWING THAT "ALL HIS YOUNG BOYS" WERE KILLED IN HIS FORMER UNIT. MY DAD GOT ORDERS TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER M.O.S. HE STILL CRIED ABOUT THOSE YOUNG BOYS. HE KEPT SAYING, "I SHOUD HAVE BEEN WITH THEM." I KNEW I COULD NEVER TAKE HIS PAIN AWAY. BUT HE WAS GRATERFUL I CARED, AND LISTENED. IT WAS THE MOST SOBERING LAST CALL I WILL NEVER FORGET FROM MY DADDY. I MISS YOU, DADDY (AND MOMMA) AND I WILL ALWAYS BE SO PROUD OF BOTH OF YOU FOR DOING, SERVING, AND HELPING US KEEP OUR FREEDOMS. I LOVED YOU BOTH ALWAYS~~
Every Servicemember gets changed after they get deployed to an active Theater Of Operation. It's very common that they'll never talk to their family of all the things he saw and experienced while in combat. They just need the support of their family members to at least have some quality of life. Semper Fi!.
My dad had a friend who served in Vietnam and he never spoke about it but he still had night tares which would make him scream and then wake up crying. Thank you for your service and that of his fellow marines. ❤💔🥰
I’m 74 now, and served as a Marine in Vietnam. I don’t talk about it either, because just thinking about it sometimes brings tears to my eyes. The proudest day of my life though was graduation day from Boot Camp in San Diego, Platoon 2030 Sep 1967!
My Dad wanted me to go to college. I wasn't interested. I joined the Marine Corps 1966. My Dad was disappointed but when I came home from boot camp Dad had a sticker in his car's back window that said, My Son Is A United States Marine. Dad was proud of me. I made it through Vietnam and I later became a Phoenix Police Officer for 28 years. I'm 75 years old now and I think back alot to time I was a Marine and like my Dad I'm Proud to be A United States Marine.
Semper fi Brother. My father also told me to go in any branch but the Marines, But, as a kid I read every book about Chesty puller and the Marines. I enlisted and i will always cherish it.
Thank you for your service Sir. I am a proud Father of a couple young bucks that were born in Canada. I served with the British Military come the end of my taking lives era. Now I make food in Alberta.
lets not forget the horrible stupid evil mistake that this branch of the military made 57 years ago by getting into vietnam. and 18 years ago got into iraq which killed over a thousand marines and 200,000 innocent civilians we really shouldnt honor something that brought death and destruction upon so many americans and countless innocent civilians in iraq afhganistan and vietnam
The spouces and relatives of Marines are at many times unsung heroes of our country because they share their Marines with the rest of the USA and provide our Marines with love, support , encouragement and purpose so that these Marines can do their job defending our country to the best of their
Sorry about Your loss Mrs. We're all family, Your late husband was needed to Serve GOD in heaven. Think of it as a "change of station". Take care Ma'am!. Semper Fi!.
With all do respect mam . he may be leaving your baby boy . when next you lay eyes on him he will be my hero . thank him for me . and god speed young man .
Shannon Blackwood I’m extremely late but your son is doing an amazing thing. My brother left recently to Pariss island and it’s terrifying but I know he’s doing a good thing. Tell him I said thank you for me❤️
CC Latshaw only things tougher than a Marine are his Mother, after all she raised him/her to be the person that they become. And the one that someday marries a Marine cuz they gotta put up with them lol. Thank you and your son for your sacrifice and service. From a Marine and proud father of a Marine
God bless her. Is she in the sandbox or on the ROCK??? Semepr Fidelis to your daughter, and if you are EVER in Las Vegas as a Family, dinner is on me. And you know us Marines, we mean what we say and say what we mean. I look forward to thanking you all one day. Many blessings. Captain T, U.S.M.C. And I was a Corporal before going to the dark side. Yes, I'm a Mustang. Your daughter will know what that means. Blessings to you all, from my family to yours.
@@jimwalker2224 He has actually been in two years as of this week. He is stationed on the west coast and we are in Georgia. Overall, he is doing well. He likes his job for the most part. The pay sucks and there is no adjustment for cost of living. He has had a few medical issues but nothing major. The wait to get to be seen is ridiculous. We actually have four boys in the military. Three are enlisted and one is an officer. Two in the Army, one in the Navy, and one Marine.
I am a Parris Island Woman Marine who served 39 years ago. Wow, this song hit me hard. Thank you Trace, you’ve done us proud. I am in Denver for our yearly flight attendant recurrent training and I came downstairs for a burger and saw that there were three Marines that were here to go to the MEPS station tomorrow. I will show them this video to motivate them. Once a Marine, Always a Marine! Semper Fi to my brothers and sisters.
Our son is a proud Paris island graduate so we are now a part of the Marine Corp family and we couldn’t be prouder!!! Thanks to all of these brave young men and women for their services for their country and for all of us!!!
Congratulations!! Welcome to the Marine Corps family. I went to the Navy's aviation electronics school while a Marine and advanced to World-wide Service Manager before I retired. There is nothing better a young man can do with his life than join the Marines.
I'm proud of all of you and Thank you for your service to your Country. Please take of your selves and each other. America needs you and all of our 1st responders, takes a special Care of each other, watch out for your selves too. This is also for women marines too. I was the 2nd woman to build elevators in America, worked on a job with about 300 guys and me, most of the guys were working to take care of their family's. Bless you all, sometimes people got new mess, Got hit with divorce papers, so sometimes patience is the best way to all concerned.
I fought next to many a Marine on my tours. Some of the best brothers and sisters. Stand next to me anytime Marine. From a Canadian with 40 yrs in uniform. I also have my Navy para wings.
We old Marines are counting on you new Marines to carry on the traditions of our Corps. Things change, people change, society changes, but we as Marines must always remember our roots or our Nation dies.
@@leathernecklifestyle7463; It is said, "You can take the man from the military but you'll never take the military away from the man". Very wise words. Semper FI!!.
My Son Calvin Robinson has been a Marine for a year now. As a parent the day he left was the most wonderful, but also the most saddest day of my life. I'm so proud of him and all the men and women in the military. I thank all of you and appreciate all that you are doing. I pray for you daily and God Bless all of you
God bless his journey and back. I know your feelings. My son Tony left on my birthday to join the Marines. He served nine years and made me proud by excelling in everything he did. He left in 2014. Today he is married and has a daughter. God bless all U.S. MARINES and parents like you.
Don't worry, he's now a member of the greatest fighting force the universe has EVER known. GOD bless your son, and GOD bless America. Semper Fi from an old Marine!
I spent 8 years in the army and 29 years in the air force ,and my son is a 2nd Lieutenant marine and I couldn't be prouder . I love all of my military brothers and sisters
Hits close to home every time I hear this. My brother passed in April from a brain tumor due to exposure in Iraq. We all found out how bad he'd gotten on the same day and I flew from Texas to Oregon that same day and when I got there, 4 of his Marine brothers were already there. At least one of them he hadn't seen since his last deployment in 04-05. Definitely a true brotherhood there
THOSE 4 THAT CAME TO SEE YOUR BROTHER, WERE ALSO HIS BROTHERS. THEY FOLLOWED THE USMC CREED OF NEVER LEAVING A MARINE BEHIND. THEY CAME TO HELP HIM GO TO HIS FINAL "DEPLOYMENT".
This song made me cry. My son is at Parris Island going on his second week of bootcamp. He makes me the proudest mom. I love and miss him very much. I ask God to always protect our militaries from all over our country.
Marines are born, we don't join because of one reason or another, with that being said, thank you for the confidence that you have in The Marine Corps to make your family a part of our family.
Im a Vietnam grunt and I'm so proud of these young Marines I could bust....it is heart breaking to hear that Marines were killed today anywhere.....because being a Marine that you understand that you meant to be placed in harms way to impress on others that we are serious about an issue....each generation of Marine has stood on the shoulders of the previous one....that gives meaning to the motto.....Semper Fidelus
Absolutely amazing, I am not a fan of country music, however this sends chills through me, and I find myself getting emotional. As a retired United States Marine , I thank everyone who put this together
United States Marine Corps 1980 to 1990, will never forget that day standing on those yellow footprints. All hell broke loose once those bus doors opened. Don't regret one day of it. Semper Fi Marines.
@@gunnydavis1251 Platoon 1042. Ssgt. Tubbs was my senior. Sgt. Shirley, Ssgt. Dizol were the others. Had Sgt. Tipton for a couple of weeks when Shirley's wife gave birth. San Diego, 29 May to 15 Aug. 1980. I can't remember names but I will never forget those. Semper Fi. Brothers.
Bobby Allen hey Marine you were same Battalion but different Company I was a D I in B and D Companies I didn’t know your DIs I am pretty sure you were there when that recruit was killed in a pugil stick fight a lot of Drill Instructors lost there jobs that week Hope all is well my Brother our world seems to be a big cluster fuck right now good luck Semper Fidelis
Oh My Gosh That's So Beautiful! ❤😭❤😭❤😭❤ Thank you to my son Robert USMC my brother George Jr AIR FORCE and my Daddy George Sr UNITED STATES ARMY! GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤
My Dad a Korean War combat marine recently died. The USMC Honor Guard was outstanding and exemplary. The high point of my day. If TAPS doesn't make you cry..don't know what to tell you. If I can be half the man he was, I'll be doing good. What an example of character and integrity. We were so blessed to have such a great father. Love the CORPS. SEMPER FIDELIS...THANK YOU ❤!!!
Thank you to everyone who has and is still serving our country! I'm forever greatful for your service. Happy Veterans day and may you all come home safe!
My father was a Marine for 20 years and served in Korea. He was so proud of being a Marine. He passed in August of this year. Thank you so much for this tribute. Lorene Lesh
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Dear soldiers, Yes, I understand you. I was as ICU NURSE in Afghanistan. please don't give up. I want to share some things with you today and have thought about them for a long time. We are all the same. I live in Austria and have done my best, and yes, I am a mother too. thank you for showing us europe how extraordinary you are. all dear christine god bless you 24/7🌏🌍🌎🤗 For me there is no difference between Navy, Marines etc. You are all one = one for America, one for freedom, justice, fairness, love, belonging and more. be proud of yourselves and stop fighting each other. You are one. A country determines how people are, the most important thing is that they are together……..
My father was a marine for most of my childhood and I still miss him after losing him a decade ago. I will never forget seeing him in his camo uniform or his dress greens or dress blues. I cry every time I hear this song. I pray daily that ALL of our military are safe everyday and that they will come home safely to their families. May God bless our military. Semper Fi now and forever
As usual, I'm a bit late to this party ... but Semper Fi to all you Sand Fleas ... I was Hollywood ... 67 to 79 ... my son was a Sand Flea 98 - 04 ... in the video, I liked the shadow, it's the way I feel. Once a Marine ... Always a Marine. A little advise to all you maggo ... oops ... recruits, take it one day at a time... anybody can take anything for one day. Before you know it, you'll be gathered around your DI and he'll call you Marine for the first time ... the proudest day of my life right up to this day. oorah! See ya on the other side.
San Diego way back in '94. I found that i broke the day down even further than just day to day. Reveille to morning chow. morning chow to afternoon chow. afternoon to evening chow than evening chow to lights out. Semper Fi to both you (Dunwoody01 & your son)
Other than the day my daughters were born the proudest moment of my life when I walked across the hardest and a pair of Silent became a United States Marine 03 11 1975 to 1979 we are the best
We privately say " If the Army, Navy, and Air Force ever looked on Heaven's scenes, you would find the angels shacked up with the United States Marines. "
My father was in the Marine Corps in 1948. Spent time at Camp Pendleton, was in Pearl Harbor and shipped out to Guam. His favorite rifle was always the M1 Garand. Many Family members since are also Marines. I have dad’s dress blues and some other rifle range memorabilia and photos. I have a USMC logo on the passenger side of my pickup truck back window in honor of Dad and all Marines.. I love ya Pop and miss you immensely. SEMPER FI IN HEAVEN DAD
I was 17 when i enlisted. I was in 12th grade , then i turned 18 while in boot camp. Just a green kid on a mission to keep the peace of my country. I retired 26 years later as a master gunnery sergent. It was my whole life and world. God bless the Marine Corps, and all of our Armed Forces.May God keep his loving hands over all of us , Marine Army , navy , & Air Force...... AMEN !
Beautiful tribute to the Few and the Proud , United States Marines, I'm so sad for All who gave their lives willingly so we can enjoy Freedom. Thank you for your Service , you will never be forgotten ! Semper Fi ! .
@@martinbearsley140 I'm guessing you're from that country that bombs innocent women and children but dont have the balls to kick out all the illegals , and efficiently and properly secure and protect its borders.
@@martinbearsley140 Try reading about the Canadians at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele in 1917; the Germans certainly didn't think that Canadians were cowards.
Trace,I thank you sooo much for your song honoring Marines. This is a GREAT tribute. I joined the Marine Corps in early 1/1980. All 3 of my Drill Instructors were Vietnam combat veterans. To put it VERY...calmly....they were as hard core as you could only imagine. But to those days many, many years later, I thank those USMC Drill Instructors for building me a very good life. Leather Necks, Devil Dogs & Jar Heads. Thank you.
Even though I enjoy the perks of watching the war from 25,000 feet above as an aircrew member, I also enjoy the comfort of knowing that there are Marines on the ground below who are there to take care of business. From a Technical Sergeant with 15 years in so far, thank you Marines for doing what you do. 🇺🇸
Yes. 50 years later, I love & miss it. RIP General Richard C. Schulze, 54, a retired major general in the Marine Corps who served in two wars and commanded the Officers Basic School at Quantico and the recruit depot at San Diego, Calif., died Nov. 10 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital in Boca Raton, Fla., after a heart attack. He lived in Alexandria and was on a business trip when he was stricken. Gen. Schulze was born in Oakland, Calif. He graduated from Stanford University, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1950 and was commissioned in 1951. He commanded a mortar section in Korea during the conflict there and an infantry battalion in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. Much of his career was devoted to personnel and training matters. His assignments included command of a company at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego, recruitment of officer candidates in the San Francisco area, and the instruction staff of the Basic School at Quantico, through which all Marine officers pass. Later he commanded the Basic School, and as a major general, the San Diego recruit depot. He was director of recruiting, manpower plans and policy, and personnel management at Marine headquarters here when he retired in 1981. He also had served as inspector general of the Marine Corps. After leaving the service, Gen. Schulze was president of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute in Arlington. His military decorations included the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and three Legions of Merit. Survivors include his wife, the former Sally Sutton, of Alexandria; two sons, Jeffrey and Carl, both of San Diego, and his mother, Genevieve Schulze of Alexandria.
Have always loved this song , but , now it has an even more special meaning to me, my youngest son left for the Marines on Monday Semper Fi son love you
Brings tears to my eyes even time I hear this song. I want to Thank my son for sending this. SEMPER FI to all my Marine brothers and sisters. And Thanks to Trace Adkins for a great song and tribute to a legacy longstanding MY SOUL BELONGS TO JESUS , BUT MY HEART IS WITH THE USMC. THANKS SON FOR SENDING THIS, LOVE, DAD SGT. USMC. DAVID McLEOD 72-79
I went through Boot Camp late in 1960 through early 61 at MCRD San Diego. That was An experience I will never forget. The Marine Corps training made my life a better one in many ways and at 82 I'm still in damned good shape. Just three months after a triple bypass--open heart surgery--I'm up doing my abs and pushups, swimming laps, riding my trail bike and playing golf. I say it's because once, a long time ago, I was a Marine and somehow, still am. Thanks for the tribute to the Corps. Semper Fi.
My dad went through boot camp at San Diego in 1973 and still remembers it.Had one guy that would not get up saying he needed his sleep.Told him he better get up and did not listen to my dad.DI came in and pushed this guy out of bed.
My son is started the crucible today. My day has been filled with prayers and tears. We see him 2 weeks from today and I’ve never wanted to see someone so bad in my life. Thank you to all who have served and for all the families that have cheered you on.
My body tossed into chills, my eyes extremely washed out watching & listening to this most extraordinary tribute. Thankyou, our Marines deserve this honor. They are the best, I know, I met them during the VietNam war.
As a Marine Vet (77-89) alot things get me pissed off now a days...few things get me chocked up...but watching this I got a lump in my throat ...I miss all the brothers I've lost . The ones that came before and for that stepped up after me...Let them never be forgotten,not today or a thousand tomorrow's. We who have serviced will forever carry you in our hearts. SSgt Schultz
I'm proud to be a. MARINE THANKS TRACE FOR WRITING ABOUT YOUR MARINES THAT WORK FOR YOU IN THE JOB THAT KEEPS US SAFE EVERY TIME WE LAID DOWN YOUR HEAD TONIGHT A MARINE IS DOING HIS OR HER JOB . THANKS TRACE WE LOVE WHAT YOU DO.
Y’all don’t understand how much this song meant to those of us at PI. RECEIVED SIR! MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS. Hearing this song on Sunday was the best part of our day. To any other marine in this comment section, Semper Fi.
Thank you Leatherneck Life Style for adding the video to this song. It gives the public an inside look at why we're all proud to have been a Marine, 1965 through 1968, for me as a 4631 and 4671, a motion and still photographer in Vietnam.
As a proud "Squid" the proudest day of my life is the day my son graduated Parris Island and received his G.E.A. My best friend as a sailor was a Marine. Sempre Fi, Devil Dogs! 🇺🇸
I'm army infantry11b , did 2 tours in iraq, did a lot of work with marines in country and have a lot of close friends now at home who were 0311 so from one infantryman to another, much love and respect my brother from another mother.
Wow!!Love the song, love the video, but most of all, I love our Marines!! Thank you for the commitment, the honor, and love for our wonderful USA!❤️MayGod Bless every one of you!❤️
Corpsman, 3rd Marines, Vietnam (68/69) and the greatest bunch of hero's who worked so hard to keep me alive so I could help keep them alive. Semper Fi to all who have served, are serving, and will serve!!!
He is the best. I love his tributes. Have lost a lot of brothers. I am lucky enough to still be here. Every time I hear his tribute brings me back to the reality of how lucky I am and the brother's I have to thank for that.
Have always loved this song as the wife of a Marine. This year it takes on even more meaning as my baby girl stepped on those yellow footprints at Parris Island in July. We're on countdown to go visit for her graduation and I know I will be a mess seeing how much she has grown these last few months. But the family she is gaining will have her back in all that she does.
This song brought tears to my eyes; my son signed up for the Marine Corps and I’m having a hard time with it! I salute all you men and women that keep us safe, and I’ll pray for your parents because now I know how they feel about their babies being out there!
A beautiful tribute to our great corps! I’m 90now, and the proudest moment in my life was when I became a marine at parris island in 1945.
Thank you for your service. Semper Fi. Stay young my fiend.
Ben Craft thank you for your service! You are so courageous and u have made a difference in this world ❤️
Ben Craft my Dad is 81 and he feels the same
Semper Fi , I earned mine in 1976.God Bless brother.
SEMPER FI brother from a retired Lt.Col 2611 I Absolutely agree with you that was the proudest moment of my life in 1989
I was married to the most wonderful Jarhead ever born until I buried him under a flag draped coffin in 2007 after 34 wonderful years of being married to that man! He spent 2 tours in Vietnam! One tour wasn’t enough, he wanted to go back!! My Marine was the love of my life and my soulmate!!! It will be 15 years in January he went to Heaven to guard the Gates of Heaven! He is the best of the best!!! Semper Fi my love!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Semper Fidelis to your beloved Marine,may he forever rest in peace with the rest of his brothers and sisters
You cannot ask for any better, SEMPER FI!
May he rest in Perfect Peace ! ❤ I'm very sorry for your loss ! 😥
Semper Fi Brother!!
Well done to Trace Adkins for this tribute. Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters, RIP to all our fallen. We will never forget you
Semper Fi Rest Easy My Brother From a Fellow Marine
306 people with a thumbs down, Really? It's obvious you don't have a clue how you are living in a free country. I was raised in a Marine Corps family, to respect others, protect others, and honor others. I salute all of the fighting forces of the United States of America but have a very fond spot for the USMC because I grew up listening to the Marine Corps Hymn. Once a Marine alway a Marine is not a myth, Semper Fi to all of you Marine's and a salute to all of the other Protecting Branches of the United States of "Our " America 🇺🇸 👏
Most likely navy
Semper Fidelis
I’m 83 & I’ll never forget the look on my mom’s face after attending the University of Paris Island, on how much of a man I had become & I still get chills up my spine whenever I hear the Marine’s Hymn.
Thank you sir
Semper Fidelis
This may not be the Country I enlisted in the Marine Corps to proudly serve for over 20 yrs., but I’m still very proud to have served & I would do it all over again if I could once again be young - one of the biggest reasons for my joining the Marines was knowing I would never be left behind, just as Chesty led all his men out of Chosin - even the wounded & dead.
Thank you for your service . SEMPER FI MARINES
SEMPER FI SIR!
I'm retired Army. To my oldest brother also a retired Marine, may he rest in peace...Semper Fi brothers in arms. ✌🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🌎
My brother served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era - 2 tours in Vietnam. Came home alive but forever changed. Like my dad (a veteran of WW2 & the 82nd Airborne, awarded a Bronze star) he never talks about his tours overseas with anyone but other veterans. Those who don't serve could never fully understand what these men & women go through. God bless every one of them!
SEMPER FI BROTHER
MY DADDY AND MOMMA SERVED IN WW2 AND MY MOMMA'S BROTHER DIED IN THAT WAR. MY MOMMA NEVER GOT OVER HIS DEATH. MY PARENTS BARELY SPOKE OF THEIR DUTY. BUT THE LAST CONVERSATION I HAD WITH MY DAD, BEFORE HE PASSED, HE SHARED A LOT WITH ME. I CRIED AS HE SPOKE OF HIS PAIN OF KNOWING THAT "ALL HIS YOUNG BOYS" WERE KILLED IN HIS FORMER UNIT. MY DAD GOT ORDERS TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER M.O.S. HE STILL CRIED ABOUT THOSE YOUNG BOYS. HE KEPT SAYING, "I SHOUD HAVE BEEN WITH THEM." I KNEW I COULD NEVER TAKE HIS PAIN AWAY. BUT HE WAS GRATERFUL I CARED, AND LISTENED. IT WAS THE MOST SOBERING LAST CALL I WILL NEVER FORGET FROM MY DADDY. I MISS YOU, DADDY (AND MOMMA) AND I WILL ALWAYS BE SO PROUD OF BOTH OF YOU FOR DOING, SERVING, AND HELPING US KEEP OUR FREEDOMS. I LOVED YOU BOTH ALWAYS~~
Every Servicemember gets changed after they get deployed to an active Theater Of Operation. It's very common that they'll never talk to their family of all the things he saw and experienced while in combat. They just need the support of their family members to at least have some quality of life.
Semper Fi!.
My dad had a friend who served in Vietnam and he never spoke about it but he still had night tares which would make him scream and then wake up crying. Thank you for your service and that of his fellow marines. ❤💔🥰
I’m 74 now, and served as a Marine in Vietnam. I don’t talk about it either, because just thinking about it sometimes brings tears to my eyes. The proudest day of my life though was graduation day from Boot Camp in San Diego, Platoon 2030 Sep 1967!
My Dad wanted me to go to college. I wasn't interested. I joined the Marine Corps 1966. My Dad was disappointed but when I came home from boot camp Dad had a sticker in his car's back window that said, My Son Is A United States Marine. Dad was proud of me. I made it through Vietnam and I later became a Phoenix Police Officer for 28 years. I'm 75 years old now and I think back alot to time I was a Marine and like my Dad I'm Proud to be A United States Marine.
I'm one of those too. P.I 1972. 2ND BN PLT. 235. Going on 70. I wanted to return there to see how things are now.
Semper fi Brother. My father also told me to go in any branch but the Marines, But, as a kid I read every book about Chesty puller and the Marines. I enlisted and i will always cherish it.
Thank you for your service Sir. I am a proud Father of a couple young bucks that were born in Canada. I served with the British Military come the end of my taking lives era. Now I make food in Alberta.
I also served in viet nam, 1st inf. div. and chicago police 25 years
Summer of 1982 Parris Island 13 years USMC infantry
Marines never EVER leave a man behind. Even 50 years after the fight they still take care of each other. I thank every Marine out there.
lets not forget the horrible stupid evil mistake that this branch of the military made 57 years ago by getting into vietnam. and 18 years ago got into iraq which killed over a thousand marines and 200,000 innocent civilians we really shouldnt honor something that brought death and destruction upon so many americans and countless innocent civilians in iraq afhganistan and vietnam
@@andrewheydt2179 seriously? The Marines have never started a war. Only the President and Congress can do that.
Rah brother
SIMPER FI MARINES NVER LEAVE A MAN BEHIND
Simper fi devil dogs
As the widow of a Marine, 1954-1986, This brought tears. Thank you for this tribute. Semper Fi.
Sorry for your loss. Semper Fi!
Semper Fi! Thank you for your service as wife and may my brother rest in eternal peace!
The spouces and relatives of Marines are at many times unsung heroes of our country because they share their Marines with the rest of the USA and provide our Marines with love, support , encouragement and purpose so that these Marines can do their job defending our country to the best of their
their abilities.
Sorry about Your loss Mrs. We're all family, Your late husband was needed to Serve GOD in heaven. Think of it as a "change of station".
Take care Ma'am!.
Semper Fi!.
My son is a Marine!! I’m soooo proud of him!!! I love this song!! But it makes me cry!! ❤🇺🇸❤
As there are fifteen years came out of a staff Sargent Could have had a higher rank
But Ricon is a young man's game
Yep!!!
Semper fi!
Me to
71-73 I'm 71 now and I became a patriot march 1, 1971 and I will die a patriot!!! Once a jarhead always a Jarhead! Thank you Trace
My baby boy is leaving next Sunday for Paris island. I have never been more proud.
With all do respect mam . he may be leaving your baby boy . when next you lay eyes on him he will be my hero . thank him for me . and god speed young man .
Shannon Blackwood I’m extremely late but your son is doing an amazing thing. My brother left recently to Pariss island and it’s terrifying but I know he’s doing a good thing. Tell him I said thank you for me❤️
Thank you for your family’s service.
He will not be a baby when he returns.
CC Latshaw only things tougher than a Marine are his Mother, after all she raised him/her to be the person that they become. And the one that someday marries a Marine cuz they gotta put up with them lol. Thank you and your son for your sacrifice and service. From a Marine and proud father of a Marine
Semper Fi to all Marines. A proud father of a Marine too my daughter is oversea now...
God bless her. Is she in the sandbox or on the ROCK??? Semepr Fidelis to your daughter, and if you are EVER in Las Vegas as a Family, dinner is on me. And you know us Marines, we mean what we say and say what we mean. I look forward to thanking you all one day. Many blessings. Captain T, U.S.M.C. And I was a Corporal before going to the dark side. Yes, I'm a Mustang. Your daughter will know what that means. Blessings to you all, from my family to yours.
Sir, yes sir.
S/F 👊🏼
SEMPER FI!!!
One of my sons is at Parris Island right now. This song had me in tears. God bless our men and women who daily make the sacrifice for us to stay safe.
Just curious, how's your son after a year in the Corps? I thank you for sharing your most precious gift.
@@jimwalker2224 He has actually been in two years as of this week. He is stationed on the west coast and we are in Georgia. Overall, he is doing well. He likes his job for the most part. The pay sucks and there is no adjustment for cost of living. He has had a few medical issues but nothing major. The wait to get to be seen is ridiculous. We actually have four boys in the military. Three are enlisted and one is an officer. Two in the Army, one in the Navy, and one Marine.
I am a Parris Island Woman Marine who served 39 years ago. Wow, this song hit me hard. Thank you Trace, you’ve done us proud. I am in Denver for our yearly flight attendant recurrent training and I came downstairs for a burger and saw that there were three Marines that were here to go to the MEPS station tomorrow. I will show them this video to motivate them. Once a Marine, Always a Marine! Semper Fi to my brothers and sisters.
Semper Fi Maria!
Semper fi marine
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINE!!
A Marine cobra pilot it hit me hard also thanks for the tribute.
Our son is a proud Paris island graduate so we are now a part of the Marine Corp family and we couldn’t be prouder!!! Thanks to all of these brave young men and women for their services for their country and for all of us!!!
Congratulations!! Welcome to the Marine Corps family.
I went to the Navy's aviation electronics school while a Marine and advanced to World-wide Service Manager before I retired.
There is nothing better a young man can do with his life than join the Marines.
@@hml3672 Exactly!!!
I'm proud of all of you and Thank you for your service to your Country. Please take of your selves and each other. America needs you and all of our 1st responders, takes a special
Care of each other, watch out for your selves too. This is also for women marines too. I was the 2nd woman to build elevators in America, worked on a job with about 300 guys and me, most of the guys were working to take care of their family's. Bless you all, sometimes people got new mess, Got hit with divorce papers, so sometimes patience is the best way to all concerned.
I fought next to many a Marine on my tours. Some of the best brothers and sisters. Stand next to me anytime Marine. From a Canadian with 40 yrs in uniform. I also have my Navy para wings.
How many women *actually* fought next to you?
We old Marines are counting on you new Marines to carry on the traditions of our Corps. Things change, people change, society changes, but we as Marines must always remember our roots or our Nation dies.
My best friend is a Marine called by God. He left this Earth in October of 2019 at 79. He will be a Marine forever. Semper Fi
Brings a tear to my eye. To be young and wear the uniform again.
No that's love of country! Go USA!
YOu don't need to wear it, you carry that in your heart forever. You know what you are. A piece of clothing doesn't enhance that at all.
@@leathernecklifestyle7463; It is said, "You can take the man from the military but you'll never take the military away from the man".
Very wise words.
Semper FI!!.
Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fi brother
@@leathernecklifestyle7463 that is right. I carry it everywhere I go. Through the best and worst of times. Always a Marine.
My Son Calvin Robinson has been a Marine for a year now. As a parent the day he left was the most wonderful, but also the most saddest day of my life. I'm so proud of him and all the men and women in the military. I thank all of you and appreciate all that you are doing. I pray for you daily and God Bless all of you
Amen ! And thank you Calvin Robinson . god speed Marine.
God bless his journey and back.
I know your feelings. My son Tony left on my birthday to join the Marines. He served nine years and made me proud by excelling in everything he did. He left in 2014.
Today he is married and has a daughter.
God bless all U.S. MARINES and parents like you.
Don't worry, he's now a member of the greatest fighting force the universe has EVER known. GOD bless your son, and GOD bless America. Semper Fi from an old Marine!
My son has 3 months till he's done with his enlistment. Proud parents we are.
Thank you and your Fine son!!! Thank you for teaching him to live and die a man! God bless you and yours Sir!Dr. Lane
I spent 8 years in the army and 29 years in the air force ,and my son is a 2nd Lieutenant marine and I couldn't be prouder . I love all of my military brothers and sisters
Thank you all for your service, love from Central Arkansas. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My husband was one! Miss him every day!❤ love you all
My Father
Semper Fi
He still is, Semper Fi
Army guy here with 29 years of service.... Super Nice Video, my respect to all my Jar Head brothers!
Hernan Marin; THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BROTHER!, the RESPECT is mutual...
SEMPER FI!.
Your stout brother. Wasn't till I read your comment I got tears in my eyes. You brought back a lot of memories. Semper Fi.
I'm a former FMF Corpsman Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters! 🍻🇺🇸
Hey Marine!
Semper Fi!! from italy
You’ll always be a Corpsman. Blue green Marine. Semper fi, Wardog!! Rah!!!
Thanks Doc! Jarheads couldn't get the mission accomplished without corpsman.
Semper fi, Doc. We're glad you were with us, you'll always be a treasure.
Hits close to home every time I hear this. My brother passed in April from a brain tumor due to exposure in Iraq. We all found out how bad he'd gotten on the same day and I flew from Texas to Oregon that same day and when I got there, 4 of his Marine brothers were already there. At least one of them he hadn't seen since his last deployment in 04-05. Definitely a true brotherhood there
I have never heard it till last night... brought tears
THOSE 4 THAT CAME TO SEE YOUR BROTHER, WERE ALSO HIS BROTHERS. THEY FOLLOWED THE USMC CREED OF NEVER LEAVING A MARINE BEHIND. THEY CAME TO HELP HIM GO TO HIS FINAL "DEPLOYMENT".
This song made me cry. My son is at Parris Island going on his second week of bootcamp. He makes me the proudest mom. I love and miss him very much. I ask God to always protect our militaries from all over our country.
My son is a Marine and every time I hear this song I cry like a baby. ❤❤
Don't cry 😢 you're one special mother ❤️.
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Marines are born, we don't join because of one reason or another, with that being said, thank you for the confidence that you have in The Marine Corps to make your family a part of our family.
Thank You for the sacrifices that You and Your family are making Ma'am.
Semper Fi!
Im a Vietnam grunt and I'm so proud of these young Marines I could bust....it is heart breaking to hear that Marines were killed today anywhere.....because being a Marine that you understand that you meant to be placed in harms way to impress on others that we are serious about an issue....each generation of Marine has stood on the shoulders of the previous one....that gives meaning to the motto.....Semper Fidelus
Welcome home, Marine . . . Tom Cpl USMC (RVN) CDR (MC) USNR (desert Shield/storm)
Amen!! Semper Fi Devil Dog! 1st battalion, plt 1030, Parris Island.
Well said... sir... Thank you for your service my son is a Marine also...
@@denemathis5879 God bless your family and all the military families that sacrifice so our Country remains!
God bless the Brave,the few,the proud!
Absolutely amazing, I am not a fan of country music, however this sends chills through me, and I find myself getting emotional. As a retired United States Marine , I thank everyone who put this together
Thank you for your service ❤
I got some leaking eyeballs.
Semper Fi Brother!.
I listen to this song often. My son is a Marine and I'm so proud of him. He left for Parris Island a boy and came back a man 🦅🌎⚓
my son also left a boy and come back a man 👍
My first time hearing this song. It made my day, THANK YOU!! Mr. Trace Adkins for this song.
United States Marine Corps 1980 to 1990, will never forget that day standing on those yellow footprints. All hell broke loose once those bus doors opened. Don't regret one day of it. Semper Fi Marines.
1981 - 1989 Hollywood 08 Artillery. Good to see someone here from back in the day!
Hey Devil Dogs what Recruit Platoons did you belong to I was a DI there from 78 to 81 1st RTR
Semper Fidelis
The Gunny
Graduated San Diego 810605. HMM-161 ( Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161) 1982-1989, avionicsman and crew chief.
@@gunnydavis1251 Platoon 1042. Ssgt. Tubbs was my senior. Sgt. Shirley, Ssgt. Dizol were the others. Had Sgt. Tipton for a couple of weeks when Shirley's wife gave birth. San Diego, 29 May to 15 Aug. 1980. I can't remember names but I will never forget those. Semper Fi. Brothers.
Bobby Allen hey Marine you were same Battalion but different Company I was a D I in B and D Companies I didn’t know your DIs I am pretty sure you were there when that recruit was killed in a pugil stick fight a lot of Drill Instructors lost there jobs that week Hope all is well my Brother our world seems to be a big cluster fuck right now good luck Semper Fidelis
This song still hits home. I have 2 sons that joined the USMC Sept 11, 2006 together. 7 years and 9 years of service given for their country!!
This song will be played at my military wedding in honor of my father. Semper Fi dad I love you and miss you
i appologize for being late but Semper Fi do your dad. my dad ,grandpa ,nephew and a cousin all served in the Corps.
Happy Birthday to my beloved Marine Corps. Brothers and Sisters. God bless you all.
Graduated 2 days ago from Parris Island. Semper Fi
Luke Brizendine that's awesome sir
My Grand-daughter graduated from there also
on Nov. 3, 2017
don't get low fades, always wear a skivvy shirt. And always stay motivated.
My son graduated Dec 1, 2017.
graduated last Friday favorite Sunday had to be the last one
My son retired from the Marine Corps in February as a MSGT. It is impossible for me to explain how proud of him I am.(and I’m retired USArmy, CW3)
Oh My Gosh That's So Beautiful!
❤😭❤😭❤😭❤
Thank you to my son Robert USMC my brother George Jr AIR FORCE and my Daddy George Sr UNITED STATES ARMY!
GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤
Marines! You hold a special place in my heart. So motivated, so ready, so trained! Semper FI devil dogs!!
My Dad a Korean War combat marine recently died. The USMC Honor Guard was outstanding and exemplary. The high point of my day. If TAPS doesn't make you cry..don't know what to tell you. If I can be half the man he was, I'll be doing good. What an example of character and integrity. We were so blessed to have such a great father. Love the CORPS. SEMPER FIDELIS...THANK YOU ❤!!!
Thank you to everyone who has and is still serving our country! I'm forever greatful for your service. Happy Veterans day and may you all come home safe!
I love this! My daddy is retired Marine... Much respect!
I'm glad you said 'retired, not ex-marine! One is honorable, the other isn't!
Tammy so proud to hear you say this about your Father Bless You!
My father was a Marine for 20 years and served in Korea. He was so proud of being a Marine. He passed in August of this year. Thank you so much for this tribute. Lorene Lesh
Sorry for your loss. Your dad was a hero. Semper Fi!
My Uncle was a marine in Korea to!
Dedicated fans like you are the reason I've attained these greatness, you are highly appreciated and God bless you for your unconditional love and support. I would love to know more about you as much as you do know me, Send me Direct message
Dear soldiers,
Yes, I understand you. I was as ICU NURSE in Afghanistan. please don't give up. I want to share some things with you today and have thought about them for a long time. We are all the same. I live in Austria and have done my best, and yes, I am a mother too. thank you for showing us europe how extraordinary you are. all dear christine god bless you 24/7🌏🌍🌎🤗
For me there is no difference between Navy, Marines etc. You are all one = one for America, one for freedom, justice, fairness, love, belonging and more. be proud of yourselves and stop fighting each other. You are one. A country determines how people are, the most important thing is that they are together……..
My father was a marine for most of my childhood and I still miss him after losing him a decade ago. I will never forget seeing him in his camo uniform or his dress greens or dress blues. I cry every time I hear this song. I pray daily that ALL of our military are safe everyday and that they will come home safely to their families. May God bless our military. Semper Fi now and forever
Thank You, for your Dads Service! May he rest in peace.
As usual, I'm a bit late to this party ... but Semper Fi to all you Sand Fleas ... I was Hollywood ... 67 to 79 ... my son was a Sand Flea 98 - 04 ... in the video, I liked the shadow, it's the way I feel. Once a Marine ... Always a Marine. A little advise to all you maggo ... oops ... recruits, take it one day at a time... anybody can take anything for one day. Before you know it, you'll be gathered around your DI and he'll call you Marine for the first time ... the proudest day of my life right up to this day. oorah! See ya on the other side.
I'll say it again, I don't understand, but I'm grateful for you all, and all you give!
San Diego way back in '94. I found that i broke the day down even further than just day to day. Reveille to morning chow. morning chow to afternoon chow. afternoon to evening chow than evening chow to lights out. Semper Fi to both you (Dunwoody01 & your son)
Didn't do the sand fleas. Just mount mother and nelleys tit
Other than the day my daughters were born the proudest moment of my life when I walked across the hardest and a pair of Silent became a United States Marine 03 11 1975 to 1979 we are the best
FUCKING A RIGHT !!! Once a Jar Head or Leather Neck or my favorite is Devil Dog ALWAYS ONE!!!!
god bless our marines
"if you were to look upon heaven's scene you would find the streets guarded by United States Marines"
We privately say " If the Army, Navy, and Air Force ever looked on Heaven's scenes, you would find the angels shacked up with the United States Marines. "
Ooorah! 💪
OOORAH
It is getting harder to find boys like this anymore sadly, appreciate the ones who do though
Dude, We are known as "The Few".
Now that was nice. Sgt USMC 1964-70 RVN 1968 Semper Fi and welcome home to all my brothers and sisters
wilhard45 Welcome Home to you Sir! Semper Fi !
Thank you Sir !
I ship out to boot camp on June 18, 2018. And I cant wait to start my life as a marine. Semper fi
First lesson.....always capitalize Marine. ;) Best of luck to ya, killer!
Good luck man
Jaydin Davis good luck my man.
Oh shit u were I Charlie Company
Wonder how it went, I went to Army Basic Training, Lowkey wish I would’ve went marine lol
My father was in the Marine Corps in 1948. Spent time at Camp Pendleton, was in Pearl Harbor and shipped out to Guam. His favorite rifle was always the M1 Garand. Many Family members since are also Marines. I have dad’s dress blues and some other rifle range memorabilia and photos. I have a USMC logo on the passenger side of my pickup truck back window in honor of Dad and all Marines..
I love ya Pop and miss you immensely.
SEMPER FI IN HEAVEN DAD
I was 17 when i enlisted. I was in 12th grade , then i turned 18 while in boot camp. Just a green kid on a mission to keep the peace of my country. I retired 26 years later as a master gunnery sergent. It was my whole life and world. God bless the Marine Corps, and all of our Armed Forces.May God keep his loving hands over all of us , Marine Army , navy , &
Air Force......
AMEN !
Beautiful tribute to the Few and the Proud , United States Marines, I'm so sad for All who gave their lives willingly so we can enjoy Freedom. Thank you for your Service , you will never be forgotten ! Semper Fi ! .
Thank You for Your support Ma'am!.
I served with many a Marine on tour. STEMPER FI. From a Canadian with 40 yrs in the military.
40 YEARS IN THE MOST COWARDLY MILITARY ON THE ENTIRE PLANET.
CANADIAN COWARDS ARE WORTHLESS IN MY ESTIMATION.
@@martinbearsley140 I'm guessing you're from that country that bombs innocent women and children but dont have the balls to kick out all the illegals , and efficiently and properly secure and protect its borders.
@@martinbearsley140
Try reading about the Canadians at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele in 1917; the Germans certainly didn't think that Canadians were cowards.
Brought tears to my eyes. USMC 1970-73
Trace,I thank you sooo much for your song honoring Marines. This is a GREAT tribute. I joined the Marine Corps in early 1/1980. All 3 of my Drill Instructors were Vietnam combat veterans. To put it VERY...calmly....they were as hard core as you could only imagine. But to those days many, many years later, I thank those USMC Drill Instructors for building me a very good life. Leather Necks, Devil Dogs & Jar Heads. Thank you.
If I had to come back and live a life all over again,I would ask to be a United States Marine. SEMPER FI!
GREATEST thing I ever did, and I graduated from Princeton University. That should say enough how deep our brotherhood runs.
Even though I enjoy the perks of watching the war from 25,000 feet above as an aircrew member, I also enjoy the comfort of knowing that there are Marines on the ground below who are there to take care of business. From a Technical Sergeant with 15 years in so far, thank you Marines for doing what you do. 🇺🇸
Yes. 50 years later, I love & miss it. RIP General Richard C. Schulze, 54, a retired major general in the Marine Corps who served in two wars and commanded the Officers Basic School at Quantico and the recruit depot at San Diego, Calif., died Nov. 10 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital in Boca Raton, Fla., after a heart attack. He lived in Alexandria and was on a business trip when he was stricken.
Gen. Schulze was born in Oakland, Calif. He graduated from Stanford University, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1950 and was commissioned in 1951. He commanded a mortar section in Korea during the conflict there and an infantry battalion in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969.
Much of his career was devoted to personnel and training matters. His assignments included command of a company at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at San Diego, recruitment of officer candidates in the San Francisco area, and the instruction staff of the Basic School at Quantico, through which all Marine officers pass.
Later he commanded the Basic School, and as a major general, the San Diego recruit depot. He was director of recruiting, manpower plans and policy, and personnel management at Marine headquarters here when he retired in 1981. He also had served as inspector general of the Marine Corps.
After leaving the service, Gen. Schulze was president of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute in Arlington.
His military decorations included the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and three Legions of Merit.
Survivors include his wife, the former Sally Sutton, of Alexandria; two sons, Jeffrey and Carl, both of San Diego, and his mother, Genevieve Schulze of Alexandria.
Ooh Rah!!!!
1979-1994
It's been 30 years and I still miss being in the Corps!!!
Semper Fi
Have always loved this song , but , now it has an even more special meaning to me, my youngest son left for the Marines on Monday Semper Fi son love you
brought tears to an old Marines eyes
Brings tears to my eyes even time I hear this song. I want to Thank my son for sending this. SEMPER FI to all my Marine brothers and sisters. And Thanks to Trace Adkins for a great song and tribute to a legacy longstanding MY SOUL BELONGS TO JESUS , BUT MY HEART IS WITH THE USMC. THANKS SON FOR SENDING THIS, LOVE, DAD
SGT. USMC. DAVID McLEOD 72-79
I went through Boot Camp late in 1960 through early 61 at MCRD San Diego. That was An experience I will never forget. The Marine Corps training made my life a better one in many ways and at 82 I'm still in damned good shape. Just three months after a triple bypass--open heart surgery--I'm up doing my abs and pushups, swimming laps, riding my trail bike and playing golf. I say it's because once, a long time ago, I was a Marine and somehow, still am. Thanks for the tribute to the Corps. Semper Fi.
Bless you! Keep going, Thank you for your service 👍🏻🏴🇨🇦🙋♀️
My dad went through boot camp at San Diego in 1973 and still remembers it.Had one guy that would not get up saying he needed his sleep.Told him he better get up and did not listen to my dad.DI came in and pushed this guy out of bed.
My son is started the crucible today. My day has been filled with prayers and tears. We see him 2 weeks from today and I’ve never wanted to see someone so bad in my life. Thank you to all who have served and for all the families that have cheered you on.
What a song Tracy!!! 🔥Thank you to all who served or serve 🇺🇲
My body tossed into chills, my eyes extremely washed out watching & listening to this most extraordinary tribute. Thankyou, our Marines deserve this honor. They are the best, I know, I met them during the VietNam war.
From 1972 to 1977 active, Recon,, shot up 1972, fought to stay in, but lost the fight for my 30 years of dreams, but always a Marine.
Being a tough OLD Marine means you did what others did not...survive to BE old ! Semper Fi, bro.. Buckinator, Ops Frequent Wind / Eagle Pull.
As a Marine Vet (77-89) alot things get me pissed off now a days...few things get me chocked up...but watching this I got a lump in my throat ...I miss all the brothers I've lost . The ones that came before and for that stepped up after me...Let them never be forgotten,not today or a thousand tomorrow's. We who have serviced will forever carry you in our hearts. SSgt Schultz
Semper Fi SSGT! Thank you for your service!
Damn Skippy OHHH RAHHH !!! Graduated Parris Island November 15th, 1985. Will never forget 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I was at Paris Island on the 4th of July 1992 and I have never regreted a moment! Semper Fi Brothers!
I'm proud to be a. MARINE THANKS TRACE FOR WRITING ABOUT YOUR MARINES THAT WORK FOR YOU IN THE JOB THAT KEEPS US SAFE EVERY TIME WE LAID DOWN YOUR HEAD TONIGHT A MARINE IS DOING HIS OR HER JOB .
THANKS TRACE
WE LOVE WHAT YOU DO.
Semper Fi!
Navy 1978-2002 but respect to my brothers in arms in the Corps.
Hey swabbo. U.S. Marines, 1977-1997. Served on the USS Guadalcanal, USS Nassau, USS Independence, and the HMS Fearless.
Hey shipmate. 1982-2003. USS Semmes DDG 18, USS Cape Cod AD 43, USS Kinkaid DD 965, USS Whidbey Island LSD 41, and USS Wasp LHD 1.
The baddest amphibious assault force in the world is the U.S. Marine/U.S. Navy team. U.S.M.C. 70-74.
@@tomjustis7237 Marines are the ones ass raping Navy men.
Thank you Trace, beautiful songs for our men and women!
My husband was at Paris Island in 1964,, Thank you all for your service!
My son starts the Crucible this Thursday, Oct. 28th. I’m just here crying while watching this. 😭 So proud of my son!!
Gave me goosebumps! Loved it. My deceased husband was a marine and my son followed into the corps also. A proud patriotic corp of men.
Linda Danesh They still are! Thank you for your sacrifice! My mother married a Marine and raised three!! Semper Fi !
Linda Danesh They still are! Thank you for your sacrifice! My mother married a Marine and raised three!! Semper Fi !
You married and are the mother of a United States Marine. Much to be proud of. Thank you.
deceased or living ,doesn't matter, once a marine always a marine .Semper Fi
@Trace Darrell Adkins won't put addy on public media but ty for asking....
im retired USAF C-130 crewmember. Whenever we had a load of Marines onboard it was like the plane was a giant can of Wup-ass. much respect.
Thanks Trace. As always, I got a lump in my throat and some rain fell on my face as I listened to this tribute. SEMPER Fi
Y’all don’t understand how much this song meant to those of us at PI. RECEIVED SIR! MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS. Hearing this song on Sunday was the best part of our day. To any other marine in this comment section, Semper Fi.
Bootcamp video was better
Semper Fi
Simper fi marines for life and to the ones who did,it make it back home all gave some and some gave all
I was never a Marine but my son was, never forget, Semper Fi Marines
Rah brother
Thank you Leatherneck Life Style for adding the video to this song. It gives the public an inside look at why we're all proud to have been a Marine, 1965 through 1968, for me as a 4631 and 4671, a motion and still photographer in Vietnam.
I truly love hearing this song as tears roll down my face. God bless Our Silent Warriors ✝️🇺🇸✝️
As a proud "Squid" the proudest day of my life is the day my son graduated Parris Island and received his G.E.A.
My best friend as a sailor was a Marine. Sempre Fi, Devil Dogs! 🇺🇸
I'm army infantry11b , did 2 tours in iraq, did a lot of work with marines in country and have a lot of close friends now at home who were 0311 so from one infantryman to another, much love and respect my brother from another mother.
Thank you for your service brother! I served a tour in Afghanistan and Iraq as Marine your my brother too! Take care and God bless you!
Wow!!Love the song, love the video, but most of all, I love our Marines!! Thank you for the commitment, the honor, and love for our wonderful USA!❤️MayGod Bless every one of you!❤️
Corpsman, 3rd Marines, Vietnam (68/69) and the greatest bunch of hero's who worked so hard to keep me alive so I could help keep them alive. Semper Fi to all who have served, are serving, and will serve!!!
He is the best. I love his tributes. Have lost a lot of brothers. I am lucky enough to still be here. Every time I hear his tribute brings me back to the reality of how lucky I am and the brother's I have to thank for that.
Have always loved this song as the wife of a Marine. This year it takes on even more meaning as my baby girl stepped on those yellow footprints at Parris Island in July. We're on countdown to go visit for her graduation and I know I will be a mess seeing how much she has grown these last few months. But the family she is gaining will have her back in all that she does.
Happy birthday my family! 248 year of kicking butt!🇺🇸❤️
I'm USN but I have great respect for the Marines!!! My son was a corpsman with the Marines!!!
Hay to all USMC. Thank you for your service and keep your head up and going 🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍
This song brought tears to my eyes; my son signed up for the Marine Corps and I’m having a hard time with it! I salute all you men and women that keep us safe, and I’ll pray for your parents because now I know how they feel about their babies being out there!
My mom was scared to death But she made thru bootcamp and so do I Seeing them at graduation was proudist time of my life Hang in there Mom Semper Fi
My Father-in-Law, now deceased, was a WWII MARINE. His values NEVER changed. A True Marine, all the way. I miss him and his smile. SEMPER FI DAD.
Thank you Sir! My Dad served from 1938-1966! I followed him from 72-98 Semper Fi to all My Brothers and Sisters! You Sir lead the way!
Thankyou Trace from a Marine wife who loved and respected my Marine! Damn I miss him!!!
Just what I needed this morning. A good cry. Love Trace Adkins and his respect for our Military and love of this country. Beautiful song.
Oooorahhh JARHEADS!....Many wish they were Marines......few have what it takes! SEMPER FI !
Some of us became FMF Corpsman. 😉🇺🇸🍻
@@JohnDoe-zl6ph....then indeed, you're 1 of us! Anchors Aweigh!
My son is a Marine, this made me cry and miss him a little more today than usual.