Great rendition Steve ,having served 10 years in SADF commandos myself I lost many a precious friends I am proud to serve in the Lord's army for 58 years in the front lines bringing the gospel of Christ to South Africa in song ,God bless you Steve my friend Pastor Terrence Hanafey Daily Bread Ministries Pennington KZN ❤
@dorismorris4148 : I'm originally from MI but moved to TX when I was 3. I'll say Thank you to your son for fighting all over the world! I had 2 Uncle's in Vietnam and 1 of them was fighting the riots at DC too. I saw his face in the video and told my classmates his name was Donald Paine Jr. (*Otherwise known as Jim.) From Detroit. He went to work at Pontiac when he came home & retired when Pontiac shutdown. He used to build the cars in the movies, I thought that was pretty cool! 😎 He's moved out of Detroit too.
Indonesian person here. I honestly like this song as much as I like military. And the lyric is just Meaningful and almost make me cry, especially at part "Young Wife until Son"
Both my husbands were career Rhodesian Light Infantry soldiers. My 2nd husband passed away 2 years ago, ever the proud Saint. A man in a million .. you did your battalion and country and family so very proud my beloved Chris❤ ❤❤
My brother was a Green Beret. My father and three brothers served in the Armed Forces.I am so proud of all of them and all soldiers that defended this country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May God bless you.. was taught in grade school this song.. even thoughi was young..did have goosebumps back then..not knowing I would have a son. Still gives me same feeling.
God bless you my brother or sister? It ain't the cost of war. You are the return on the investment those in power made to send other people's kids to keep them in profit.
Auch im Jahr 2023 ist dieses Lied immer noch aktuell ,ein sehr schönes Lied,habe jedesmal Tränen in den Augen ,Gott schütze alle Menschen,die fern von zuhause sind.Mein allergrößter Wunsch ist Weltfrieden 🙏✊
As a proud daughter, granddaughter and niece of soldiers this will always be my favorite song of all time and we will always appreciate what they did for us and note my family were in South African army RIP to my great great grandfather (he was also in army but I didn't know him that much)
I loved this interpretation of this song, as it was of the average soldier who actually performs the bulk of the duties of his country, thankyou sirs for your service.
Originally sung by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler who was a Green Beret medic and achieved worldwide fame with this song. Steve you have given the late sergeant a fitting tribute. Well sung and the message to South Africans is clear.
I think of my cousin who did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Now, I am the proud mother of a U.S. Blackhawk pilot. God bless and God's speed to the white Afrikaaners...beautiful rendition.
My first cousin was over there for two. Engineer. He was working at some hill, got called to another place, that night that hill was attacked and everyone was killed. Much respect for the Vietnam Vet and all out veterans!
I'm a Marine vet, daughter of a 2 Vietnam tour retired Marine dad, sister of a retired Marine brother,, sister of a Marine vet sister and proud mother of a Marine vet son who served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan. All military ballads give me goose bumps.
My grandad was also in Rhodesia on two occasions in '71 and '73, he was with the SA police and he was in charge of border patrol operations along the Zambezi River in the Kariba area.
Greetings from Heidelberg Germany. My Prayers are TRULY with you brave guys and ladies...May God get you through this terrible storm. I love your VOICE!! Just heard now through a post!! Take care...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💪 .
I had the privilege to live in Babenhausen Germany for 4 years while I was in the US Army. I went to Heidelberg and loved it there. Thank you for your kind words, Germany and its people will always have a place in my heart.
I couldn't serve because of a birth defect but I myself have nothing but the highest respect for those for have served those who serve currently or those who will serve in the future GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
I can only hope that your country / state is still looking after you for what you have done for your country/ state? And not ending up on the streets begging for money just to stay alive!! 😊
Just curious. Where were you when you earned a medal for bravery? SF had pulled out of Vietnam before 1973. There were clandestine operations in Honduras but not aware of any other place where one would earn a medal for bravery. Which Group or Groups did you serve with? Might know some of the same people.
Thanks Steve this songs brings back memories, when my late Daddy pasted 15 years ago on the 7 th July it gave me goosebumps and it still does, specially when you sing it from the bottom of your HEART, AWESOME STEVE
Steve, ek het groot respek vir jou. Jy staan op vir wat reg is in SA. Ek is seker jy kan Americas best verander na South Africa best. Baie van ons jong manne het hul lewens gegee. Ek is bitter oor die doelloosheid daarvan. Maar dit was dit. Niks kan die verlede verander nie.
This song was sung during the Vietnam war, so was I was only 19 ten they were sung from the heart of soldiers, even though the fighting of Iraq & the Afghanistan were still going though songs were constantly playing on the radio, good on you Steve Hofmeyr you sang it beautifully.
I lost my father in 1976 he left for Vietnam after I was born her returned home when I was 4 years old a few months late he fell ill and had rashes I’m so proud for all the men who fought and died and came back home and gave this country our independence and freedom God bless you all .🙏🏻
I pray night & day for them to arrive, when the day arrives...hmmm everyone is brave until the other side fights back - Well done Steve -Time for the boykies to stand together, one last stand - ons sal lewe ons sal sterwe DIT IS ONS se land!
I have total Respekt for the antike greece, i mean greece has been the highest zivilisiert country we have. As i Was health i went to summit of Olymp. Last year as very sick man i have been on Akropolis
Americam Soldiers haven't fought only for their country freedom! They were risking their lifes for the the entire World's freedom! Greatings and blessings from Romania!
Nur die feigen u sparsamen europäer u vorallem da die deutschen mit Mutti u Scholz. Ganz Europa wurde durch Mutti Merkel zerstört. Sowohl rüstung als Zuwanderung u nato Zugehörigkeit.österreich u Deutschland sind der kranke Mann bzw Manninnen Europas.
In a war no one remembers. In a country forgotten. Our ships did many of tours between 1972 and 74 in Rhodesia. Out over Zambezi. AIR MOBIL 3. Army services Corps Air Platoon. Out of COSD Salisbury.
thank you steve ! i salyte all our soldiers dead n alive who have fought for our country , our heros who sacrificed themselves for us back at home who set on our couches n do nothing while our brave soldies sacrifice theirselves for us , then our soldiers return home n have to fight another war here at home coz they cant get food, clothing, housing , medical or help these vets ppl with anything n everything u can !!! give them housing, medical, vehicles clothing, jobs, anyrhung . they deserve to be n should be rotals , after all . . .they are " heros " !! it really pisses meoff ro no end . . .how they are treated when they return hime . !! may god bless all our heros 1 trillion fold ! amen !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👣💯💯💯🌹🌹
WOW!!!!!!! Wow, Wow, wow! The way Steve and Demi's voices complement each other is breathtaking. This is Music at its most gut wrenching, visceral, grab you in the feelers level. Please can we have some more.
me also being a born Hofmeyr will always say he is the best Afrikaans white singer South Africa has ever had and has up to now in Dec 2023, still unbelievable to think we have the same hofmeyr forefather,
My best friend and I joined the army together he made the green beret I did not I was a drill Sargent he was killed in Vietnam and I still this day still have his green beret that was given to me by his mom what an honor thanks Jake 🙏 and God bless the USA and Donald John Trump.
Unfortunately I grew-up in soviet-occupied Country, in Latvia. Today ma Country is FREE, however, at my 66 I'm slightly too old to serv in the military of my country. But some 50 years before, I was always dreaming to be Part of 'green beretes', part of Western military and part of FREE WORLD!!!
The high point of my entire life is when I wore the Green Beret which I joined because of their poster which said “People join us not because we’re different but because they are.” De oppresso liber is still the guiding principle of my life.
Beautiful elves and their warm outfits! Am surprised that the snowman didn't melt from her help! Fantastic background. The Aurora Borealis was beautiful?
Great rendition Steve ,having served 10 years in SADF commandos myself I lost many a precious friends I am proud to serve in the Lord's army for 58 years in the front lines bringing the gospel of Christ to South Africa in song ,God bless you Steve my friend Pastor Terrence Hanafey Daily Bread Ministries Pennington KZN ❤
I am the proud mother of a soldier who loved his country and fought all over the world. He came home and we are thankful to God for his safety.
very glad he came home and thanks for his service from denmark
@dorismorris4148 : I'm originally from MI but moved to TX when I was 3. I'll say Thank you to your son for fighting all over the world!
I had 2 Uncle's in Vietnam and 1 of them was fighting the riots at DC too. I saw his face in the video and told my classmates his name was Donald Paine Jr. (*Otherwise known as Jim.) From Detroit. He went to work at Pontiac when he came home & retired when Pontiac shutdown. He used to build the cars in the movies, I thought that was pretty cool! 😎 He's moved out of Detroit too.
Indonesian person here. I honestly like this song as much as I like military. And the lyric is just Meaningful and almost make me cry, especially at part "Young Wife until Son"
Both my husbands were career Rhodesian Light Infantry soldiers. My 2nd husband passed away 2 years ago, ever the proud Saint. A man in a million .. you did your battalion and country and family so very proud my beloved Chris❤ ❤❤
Thanks to British manipulation. Rhodesia given to Mugabe. Some with South Africa! Sad. Respect.
RLI 1975 -1979...faces of babies hearts of LIONS
My brother was a Green Beret. My father and three brothers served in the Armed Forces.I am so proud of all of them and all soldiers that defended this country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m not American but this song ALWAYS brings me to tears….it is so very beautiful and evocative 😢❤
he is one of South Africas' best singers, his Neil Diamond songs stay the best
I’m 100% disabled from my service in Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. I understand the cost of war. My heart goes out to our brave men and women
May God bless you.. was taught in grade school this song.. even thoughi was young..did have goosebumps back then..not knowing I would have a son. Still gives me same feeling.
God bless you my brother or sister? It ain't the cost of war. You are the return on the investment those in power made to send other people's kids to keep them in profit.
Auch im Jahr 2023 ist dieses Lied immer noch aktuell ,ein sehr schönes Lied,habe jedesmal Tränen in den Augen ,Gott schütze alle Menschen,die fern von zuhause sind.Mein allergrößter Wunsch ist Weltfrieden 🙏✊
Ich bin bei Dir, sehe es genau so
As a proud daughter, granddaughter and niece of soldiers this will always be my favorite song of all time and we will always appreciate what they did for us and note my family were in South African army RIP to my great great grandfather (he was also in army but I didn't know him that much)
God bless all our service men, keep them safe and a big thank you to all who served and have served!!!
I love this song and the video reminds of my late dad (Capt. Monte Smith) because he flew Hueys in the Army during this period.
I loved this interpretation of this song, as it was of the average soldier who actually performs the bulk of the duties of his country, thankyou sirs for your service.
Amen brother best job I ever had my dad my kids loved it we all were wings
Every version of this great song makes me cry. De Opresso Liber. Thank you Green Berets
Originally sung by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler who was a Green Beret medic and achieved worldwide fame with this song. Steve you have given the late sergeant a fitting tribute. Well sung and the message to South Africans is clear.
Edward Pennacchini. kak man
Yeah, Steve fucked it up it with the kak video and shitty makeup, had to play army-man.
@@brucedownunda7054 Nah dude, he's right.Sgt. Barry Sadler's song.
Careful, we are protected z
I think of my cousin who did two tours of duty in Vietnam. Now, I am the proud mother of a U.S. Blackhawk pilot. God bless and God's speed to the white Afrikaaners...beautiful rendition.
Thank you GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR SON AND THE USA AND SOUT AFRICA
Doesn't the hawk ever get tired or is your son very light?
@Shiraz Adams what an idiotic thing to say. Grow up!
My first cousin was over there for two. Engineer. He was working at some hill, got called to another place, that night that hill was attacked and everyone was killed. Much respect for the Vietnam Vet and all out veterans!
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I'm a Marine vet, daughter of a 2 Vietnam tour retired Marine dad, sister of a retired Marine brother,, sister of a Marine vet sister and proud mother of a Marine vet son who served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan. All military ballads give me goose bumps.
Steve you did this song and the Green Berets proud! Thank you!
you must listen to his Neil Diamond songs
May God bless them each and every one .
Reminders me of Rhodesia ..in the war .. my father and brother fought ..am a south african by birth but love and always will Rhodesia
My grandad was also in Rhodesia on two occasions in '71 and '73, he was with the SA police and he was in charge of border patrol operations along the Zambezi River in the Kariba area.
Thank You Steve... You Always Give 1 Trillion%... Thank You that We Can Share Your Talent...
LOVE YOU & ARMAND.. My TWO Favourite GUY'S...
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Forever one of the most heart stirring songs...remember my 1st time hearing it in elementary school..and still love the movie
greeting
form pakistan may god bless all soliders who give there lifes for our future
A soldier does not hate what is in front of him. A soldier simply protects what he left behind him.
Stupid quote from someone who has never been there.
Dear Sir i was a soldier once. This quote is not fom me.@@rexmasters1541
Hooah
when one listens to this song one cannot believe he is from South Africa and is Afrikaans, he stays the best South African white Afrikaans singer
Love this song. Thank you sir for singing it so great.
I was in The US Army from 85 to 88....still trying to find Real Brothers...Thank u Gentlemen...
Served my 2 year conscription with the SADF from 85-87. Salute to my buddies in Angola
I listened to this as a young girl, and even then , when I did not understand, it gave me goosebumps - now , just tears
Ditto. So many young bravehearts, so many sacrifices because of men in suits with egos and oval offices worldwide...:-(
greed is the word ……
Beautifully said! Same here!
Our soldiers are the heart and soul of America. They serve with bravery and freedom for our country. God bless America.
Greetings from Heidelberg Germany. My Prayers are TRULY with you brave guys and ladies...May God get you through this terrible storm. I love your VOICE!! Just heard now through a post!! Take care...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💪
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I had the privilege to live in Babenhausen Germany for 4 years while I was in the US Army. I went to Heidelberg and loved it there. Thank you for your kind words, Germany and its people will always have a place in my heart.
Our soldiers are the reason we have freedom in America . They are our hero's and the heart and soul of our country.
One of my favourites. Thank you Mr Hofmeyr.
I couldn't serve because of a birth defect but I myself have nothing but the highest respect for those for have served those who serve currently or those who will serve in the future GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
WOW…
I have more than 80 Versions of this Song (English, German, instrumental).... but this is the best Version I've EVER have Heard and seen!
its actually difficult to think hes an Afrikaans South African singer, his Neil Diamond songs stay the best,
Ag alles waaraan die boerseun. Steve Hoffmeyer vat...verander in goud. Dankie Steve
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Hidden message with this one...... Well Done Steve, I got it. 👍🙏
what is it ?
Hidden message = Steve hofmeyr is a racist zionist
A Khan you are a racist my little troll
@@akhan3682 f*ck off asshole
@Flamme des Herrn Deutsch bringt dir hier nicht viel
I like the way that you respect the song that you cover. Well done Steve
God bless You, America's BEST! With my best regards - from Latvija!
From a brit, total respect.
STUNNING Steve!!!!! Beautifully sung!
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I’ve been to Vietnam 4 times now and visit there brings it all home more than any song can, but I love this song the most from the Vietnam era.
Steve jy is n soldaat Deur en Deur, Hou van Al jou liedtjies. Bly med jy is. Het respek vir jou
Proud and grateful, thank you from El Salvador.
Magnificent lets pray that we can all stand together
I WAS A GREEN BERET FROM 1973 TO 1978 AND WHEN I DISCHARGED I WAS A E-6 AND I GOT A MEDAL FOR BRAVERY 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I can only hope that your country / state is still looking after you for what you have done for your country/ state? And not ending up on the streets begging for money just to stay alive!! 😊
My son Ed Rochlinski had a heart of gold and he was looking for his true love but never found her ,His 💔 was broken over and over 💔
Just curious. Where were you when you earned a medal for bravery? SF had pulled out of Vietnam before 1973. There were clandestine operations in Honduras but not aware of any other place where one would earn a medal for bravery. Which Group or Groups did you serve with? Might know some of the same people.
God bless you brother and thank you for the service to it cannot be said enough and the good Lord bless you and yours
Wow.! What an awesome song.
Dit kom sowaar tot die eer van hierdie awesome lied.... dat jy hom weer opgeneem het Steve!! Hy SING lekker saam!! Dankie daarvoor.....
Baie dankie Steve, hoendervleis en ek tjank en bid vir ons eie manne (waar is ons ou soldate?) ons moet reg maak die dag breek aan
Ag jissus tog ...
Ons is hier en ons is reg
Thanks Steve this songs brings back memories, when my late Daddy pasted 15 years ago on the 7 th July it gave me goosebumps and it still does, specially when you sing it from the bottom of your HEART, AWESOME STEVE
I see what you did there Steve. Thanks and great song!
Another best of Steve - with a message!! What a tragedy to see what is happening in our country.....
😂🤣😂🤣😂
😕 ek stem saam
Jy praat die heilige waarheid en wat het dit ons Suid Afrikaaners beteken bokkerol kyk hoe lyk die land nou na 27 jaar deur hulle gat getrek
Steve, ek het groot respek vir jou. Jy staan op vir wat reg is in SA. Ek is seker jy kan Americas best verander na South Africa best. Baie van ons jong manne het hul lewens gegee. Ek is bitter oor die doelloosheid daarvan. Maar dit was dit. Niks kan die verlede verander nie.
Much respect.
Thank you.
God bless you ALL.❤❤❤
Ek was ń soldaat vir 5 jaar. Ek hyl nooit, maar moes hard sluk met die song. Steve jy is in alle opsigte my hero.
Beautiful song steve I'm in England x South African I am you biggest fan
I had a brother who fought n Vietnam. I am so proud of him.
Thank you, Mr Hofmeyr🌹
This song was sung during the Vietnam war, so was I was only 19 ten they were sung from the heart of soldiers, even though the fighting of Iraq & the Afghanistan were still going though songs were constantly playing on the radio, good on you Steve Hofmeyr you sang it beautifully.
This is a great song,thanks for doing an awesome job!!! Keep up the superb work steve
Massive fan of country music..
Your voice is like a magnet , it's pulling me , it's attracting me hehe...
Can't stop listening to your voice ...
Greetings from Nueva Vizcaya Philippines! God bless and let's stay safe always!
Well done Steve. I am from the same country you are,even though I am not an American the song is one of the very best
Ons leef Steve. En ons sal sterf vir ons land.
Brought a tear to my eye. So, so many and yet the sacrifices continue...To what end?
I LOVE THIS VOICE!
I lost my father in 1976 he left for Vietnam after I was born her returned home when I was 4 years old a few months late he fell ill and had rashes I’m so proud for all the men who fought and died and came back home and gave this country our independence and freedom God bless you all .🙏🏻
I pray night & day for them to arrive, when the day arrives...hmmm everyone is brave until the other side fights back - Well done Steve -Time for the boykies to stand together, one last stand - ons sal lewe ons sal sterwe DIT IS ONS se land!
Huge respect from Grecce 🇬🇷🇺🇲
I have total Respekt for the antike greece, i mean greece has been the highest zivilisiert country we have. As i Was health i went to summit of Olymp. Last year as very sick man i have been on Akropolis
Americam Soldiers haven't fought only for their country freedom! They were risking their lifes for the the entire World's freedom! Greatings and blessings from Romania!
Very good what you write.
But europe should learn to stay together against russia, radikaler Islam and China
@@herwigheschl7330 Europe never learns my friend!
Really like love this song, Glad you sang this so well.
Diese Soldaten dieses Lied ,stimmt alles überein
Danke
Nur die feigen u sparsamen europäer u vorallem da die deutschen mit Mutti u Scholz. Ganz Europa wurde durch Mutti Merkel zerstört. Sowohl rüstung als Zuwanderung u nato Zugehörigkeit.österreich u Deutschland sind der kranke Mann bzw Manninnen Europas.
Weshalb sollte d ukraine nicht auch russische Territorium treffen
I'm not an American but this song always makes me cry
In a war no one remembers. In a country forgotten. Our ships did many of tours between 1972 and 74 in Rhodesia. Out over Zambezi. AIR MOBIL 3. Army services Corps Air Platoon. Out of COSD Salisbury.
I like it! I love what you stand for and am glad you're catering for us engelsmanne neh? Thanks Steve!
Awesome.....wie weet nog wat dit beteken om te veg vir wat reg is
Amerieka !!! wel atleast vir wat hulle dink reg is
Best regards from brazil...RESPECT... green berets...
My kinder hart liedjie. Ek het di gehad op a seven single. Awesome man. Dankie.
Steve Al journey liedtjies is pragtig, jy is n man Deur en Deur Bly med my is.
thank you steve ! i salyte all our soldiers dead n alive who have fought for our country , our heros who sacrificed themselves for us back at home who set on our couches n do nothing while our brave soldies sacrifice theirselves for us , then our soldiers return home n have to fight another war here at home coz they cant get food, clothing, housing , medical or help these vets ppl with anything n everything u can !!! give them housing, medical, vehicles clothing, jobs, anyrhung . they deserve to be n should be rotals , after all . . .they are " heros " !! it really pisses meoff ro no end . . .how they are treated when they return hime . !! may god bless all our heros 1 trillion fold ! amen !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👣💯💯💯🌹🌹
WOW!!!!!!! Wow, Wow, wow! The way Steve and Demi's voices complement each other is breathtaking. This is Music at its most gut wrenching, visceral, grab you in the feelers level. Please can we have some more.
me also being a born Hofmeyr will always say he is the best Afrikaans white singer South Africa has ever had and has up to now in Dec 2023, still unbelievable to think we have the same hofmeyr forefather,
Awesome dankie dat jy dit met ons deel
A real good version mate cheers from Australia.
God bless the American brave, I've got my brother back from Nam
My best friend and I joined the army together he made the green beret I did not I was a drill Sargent he was killed in Vietnam and I still this day still have his green beret that was given to me by his mom what an honor thanks Jake 🙏 and God bless the USA and Donald John Trump.
Great stuff - in fact , stirring stuff Steve . Well played mate .
hi from africa this is really beautiful
Unfortunately I grew-up in soviet-occupied Country, in Latvia. Today ma Country is FREE, however, at my 66 I'm slightly too old to serv in the military of my country. But some 50 years before, I was always dreaming to be Part of 'green beretes', part of Western military and part of FREE WORLD!!!
Está é a legítima Canção símbolo dos nossos heróis! ! !
❤A Very Big Texas Thank y’all for your service ❤
The high point of my entire life is when I wore the Green Beret which I joined because of their poster which said “People join us not because we’re different but because they are.” De oppresso liber is still the guiding principle of my life.
Mein Herz ist bei Euch 😢
Thank you, I understood your pain about how they took me away. You made me a village and grandchildren.
Wow! You did an amazing job with your version! ❤️
Thanks for a old school generation well done 👍
I can’t imagine the horrors these men go through. God bless them, bring them home x
Beautiful elves and their warm outfits! Am surprised that the snowman didn't melt from her help! Fantastic background. The Aurora Borealis was beautiful?
I’m proud I served In Vietnam 1967!
Fantasties!! Bly my gunsteling sanger
This was beautiful and very well done. #MemorialDay
Such an amazing song, love listening to his songs, one of the best song ever
Hello dear, how are you doing hope you good?
I wholeheartedly love this song, Steve does one hell of a job! There is no comparison to the original by Berry. I love both!❤😢
Greetings from Poland
Best sung ever AMEN