This is a lyrical adaptation to Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." It is meant to bring awareness to mental health issues amongst United States military veterans and their families.
My daughter recently enlisted (made it in the army band as a bass player) and left for boot camp this week. I’m super proud of her and scared for her at the same time. Seeing all the supportive messages on this video helps me feel a little more at peace for her and her upcoming journey. I wish I had the time to respond to each of your comments. I am so glad that this project has made a positive impact on so many. Thank you all for your service and support!
This song brings tears to my eyes. I - a Marine for eternity - was a machinegunner with Echo/2/4 in '66 and '67. I lost too many friends, brothers actually, and reflect often, too much probably. Many S&D operations, 17 - but who's counting. I love and pray for your sister. NOBODY understands unless they were there also. God Bless and Semper Fi!!!
Both my husband and son were Army Rangers. My husband was lost to an accident. My Son, and only child, could not process what he had experienced and took his life This song is one that I can only wish that he had heard.
I'm very sorry for your loss, I'm pretty sure I know what he was going thru. I never thought before how LEATHAL PTSD can be but it really is. Take Care. Curt U.S.M.C. First Tank Battlion.
Absolute Respect Mam. 🙏 Few people understand the Hell. "When you send a boy off to war make sure you can Help the Man that comes back". Vet here.❤️❤️❤️
YOU ARE DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND MUCH MUCH MORE! THANK YOU IS NOT ENOUGH BUT IT IS ALL I CAN AFFORD TO GIVE! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE!
❤❤❤ I am an Army brat and the sister of 3 brothers who are veterans. God bless our veterans and heal them. Thank You All for your great sacrafices and commitment to service for the USA!
Thank you every man and woman for defending my freedom at your own expense. This is the first time I have heard this song sung well enough that I could understand the words. If you are fighting demons because of the experiences you have had to endure and see, please get help. Don't let the enemy succeed in taking you. Stand Tall!
I live with PTSD everyday an nite, I seek help from the VA this pain eats away at me 24/7 I pray one day it will leave me have peace of mind. U.S.M.C. Vietnam.👍
WELCOME HOME brother so glad you made it out. My heart is heavy over the weight you carry sir but I want you to know how much I a civilian living in a free land because of men like you appreciate you and your brothers sacrifices made on others behalf. My buddy Vinny To is from Saigon he immigrated to the states in 79. His father served with the south Vietnamese airborne a real high speed outfit. After the communists took over they rounded up and killed many who'd fought against them Vinnys dad included. Vinny is now an American citizen and so thankful for those who helped his country men like you Curtis. Thank you sir for serving this nation especially at the time you did so for a nation falls when no one answers the call to duty. The despicable treatment you all received upon returning home is a dark stain upon American history. If it hadn't been the likes of men such as you Curtis America in fact the world would be a much darker place.
Hi I am a triple Amputee with PTSD I now reach out to help others as I fight my own battles I am proud of all the families and folks dealing with it Norm
Thank you for sharing this truly emotive song. As a former Royal Navy sailor, this really brings home the need to help and support to all Service personnel, no matter what flag we fight under.
Thank you is not enough for making the ultimate sacrifice and being brave enough to put your life on the line selflessly!! You the soldiers are truly heroes!! Thank you from my family to yours. We will continue to pray for each and everyone of you.
Thank you. I will make sure to share your words with my sister, who is the main singer for this video and hence, is also the one who recently retired from military service. I am proud of her and also grateful for the sacrifices she has made.
I couldn't have said it any better. We are a grateful nation, but sometimes the words thank you does not seem adequate. But...Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have service men and women in my family. I am so proud of them. And of all service men and women. God Bless America!!!🗽🇺🇲🇺🇸
My Heart breaks as I listen to this very touching Veterans version of Hallelujah, I cannot begin to imagine the Pain some will never be able to clear from their Minds. My close High School buddy just Retired last year after 40+ yrs of Active Duty (82nd Airborne, 101st Airborne, 10th Mountain); I Pray he will not face the same mental trauma so many of our Combat Veterans live with each day. God Bless each and every one of you and please know our Prayers are with each of you daily; and most of all,, Thank You for the very Freedom you allow each of us to enjoy every day of our lives!
My M-48-A3 was on Hyw 1 18 miles outside of Da nang, we hit a large mine in the road. It blew me out the hatch, the rest of the crew I assume were killed, I was found 6 hours later laying in the weeds. When I finally woke up I was in some hospital in Japan. I got my hearing back an they sent me back in an gave me another tank. Now in my later years of my life I'm Divorced an my hearing is worse to the point where I'm having to learn hand sign language. I left the war behind and it followed me home. Just to make a point I bought a new 2020 Ram 2500 pick up truck. To this day honestly I only have 21,000 miles on it, I don't go around people much at all. Only when I need groceries, or to pay bill, or to go to my V.A. appointments, other than this I stay at home with my 5 cats an that's it. Curt. U.S.M.C.
Wonderful - Listen to it again.... A cry for brothers in arms not to succumb to their tragedies. We slowly learned after Viet Nam not to treat our vets like shit for people who seemingly didn't give a shit about us - but have we learned what we've asked our vets to do, almost ceasely return to an overwhelming number of people of a nation who at the end didn't give a shit about us - to wit - 13 beautiful Americans lost simply for trying to leave.
To start thank you for your service, but that doesn’t seem like it’s enough. You song is a beautiful tribute to all service men and women. No matter what you are true heros in our eyes. Know your pain is also our pain your fight should be our fight. My father was a WWII veteran. I know he had demons D-Day, the battle of the bulge of. But he never spoke about it at all. You brought the struggles to light with this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
As an Army field artilleryman who served 30 years including a combat tour in Vietnam and tours with the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain, this rendition touched me on several levels.
When I came home to the farm, I was lucky. First of all, in our rural community the older men and women couldn't be nicer to us. They had known most of us since we were little boys. It was almost like everyone treated us like we were their own sons. Second of all, my dad got calves at about 450lbs and fed them out to about 1400lbs. It was working with these cattle that I felt the most at peace. They were like a cathartic to me. Those cattle brought me back to the world. USMC Dec 1969-Sept 1971
I have a Kurdish friend. Im Australian. Was security forces with US forces fighting against Islamic State. The night before opening the road to Mosul he told me they had a camp fire and his best friend dance kurdish dance and sang some songs..my friend is shy and not a dancer but they had a good night. The Peshmerger with did some hard yards the first days and my friend with US servicemen imbedded were quickly bombarded by suicide bombers & downpour of mortars - my memory is failing me now as I get old...but his lost his friend to a mortar, the air support did not arrive and they were 4 days with only biscuits and water - he was texting me goodbye & telling me he loved me and to take care of his parents. He survived. Do you know, no one ever said thank you to him until I met a US citizen in Sydney and was telling him his story and he passed on his "thank you" - my friend cried. Thank you for your service to humanity. And this is a beautiful version
Como una cosa tan terrible como es la guerra, puede hacer salir lo mejor de muchos seres humanos, que no de todos, solo los buenos y valientes seres recordados, los demás serán olvidados.
I have high blood pressure, imDieabetic type 2, I've got 3 stints inside me, this PTSD has got my head so fucked up it might as well be ground beef. This shot eats at me worst that acid, forchrist sakes a bullet would be more humane. Nobody deserves to be tormented everyday like this. I never thought life would be so Damm cruel.
Here are two resources specific to veterans which can help you: www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvJ37g_OW_wIVzGxvBB3MGAAnEAAYASAAEgIvrvD_BwE www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/military-counseling-for-stress/ Best of luck, and know you have military family all around.
Not my favorite version of the song. With that said, I hope and pray that my brother's and sisters in arms get the help they need to live a long and happy life. GySgt USMC retired. And yes I have dealt with many demons in my life. Stay strong keep moving forward and get help if needed. There is no shame in showing that you need or would like help. Semper Fi, Fair winds and following seas.
Sailor Jerry's lyrics are different than this version. The lyrics in this version were, in fact, written by my sister who served two tours in Afghanistan and recently retired. Here is a link to Jerry's lyrics so you can see the difference: www.edoalberts.nl/hallelujah-the-veteran-version/
My daughter recently enlisted (made it in the army band as a bass player) and left for boot camp this week. I’m super proud of her and scared for her at the same time. Seeing all the supportive messages on this video helps me feel a little more at peace for her and her upcoming journey. I wish I had the time to respond to each of your comments. I am so glad that this project has made a positive impact on so many. Thank you all for your service and support!
When I came home my uncle told me nobody would understand unless they’ve been there. RIP Uncle Jimmy 10/9/2023 Vietnam 65-67
Sadly, it's not just the Veterans. My son took his life while in service, and I'm still struggling every day.
This song brings tears to my eyes. I - a Marine for eternity - was a machinegunner with Echo/2/4 in '66 and '67. I lost too many friends, brothers actually, and reflect often, too much probably. Many S&D operations, 17 - but who's counting. I love and pray for your sister. NOBODY understands unless they were there also. God Bless and Semper Fi!!!
Lord Jesus Christ please help everyone who is broken and needing help... touch each one with your Healing Touch... 🙏⚘✝️⚘🙏Amen
Both my husband and son were Army Rangers. My husband was lost to an accident. My Son, and only child, could not process what he had experienced and took his life
This song is one that I can only wish that he had heard.
My late husband, a Vietnam Veteran, took his own life in 2014. The PTSD finally won. Thank you to all of those who serve our country.
I'm very sorry for your loss, I'm pretty sure I know what he was going thru. I never thought before how LEATHAL PTSD can be but it really is. Take Care. Curt U.S.M.C. First Tank Battlion.
May I say something Mam please?🙏
Absolute Respect Mam. 🙏
Few people understand the Hell.
"When you send a boy off to war make sure you can Help the Man that comes back".
Vet here.❤️❤️❤️
YOU ARE DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND MUCH MUCH MORE! THANK YOU IS NOT ENOUGH BUT IT IS ALL I CAN AFFORD TO GIVE! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE!
❤❤❤ I am an Army brat and the sister of 3 brothers who are veterans. God bless our veterans and heal them. Thank You All for your great sacrafices and commitment to service for the USA!
I LOVE YOU MAM!!!!! From one Veteran to Another!!!! I Pray and Hope you are Well🙏🙏🙏❤
When I stopped crying all I sould say was God Bless You - J Salmons USAF
Thank you for your service.
Thank you every man and woman for defending my freedom at your own expense. This is the first time I have heard this song sung well enough that I could understand the words. If you are fighting demons because of the experiences you have had to endure and see, please get help. Don't let the enemy succeed in taking you. Stand Tall!
Ex British Soldier. Thank God for our U.S Allies. Thank you USA.
I live with PTSD everyday an nite, I seek help from the VA this pain eats away at me 24/7 I pray one day it will leave me have peace of mind. U.S.M.C. Vietnam.👍
Thank you for your service. May you find the peace you are seeking. ❤
WELCOME HOME brother so glad you made it out. My heart is heavy over the weight you carry sir but I want you to know how much I a civilian living in a free land because of men like you appreciate you and your brothers sacrifices made on others behalf. My buddy Vinny To is from Saigon he immigrated to the states in 79. His father served with the south Vietnamese airborne a real high speed outfit. After the communists took over they rounded up and killed many who'd fought against them Vinnys dad included. Vinny is now an American citizen and so thankful for those who helped his country men like you Curtis. Thank you sir for serving this nation especially at the time you did so for a nation falls when no one answers the call to duty. The despicable treatment you all received upon returning home is a dark stain upon American history. If it hadn't been the likes of men such as you Curtis America in fact the world would be a much darker place.
@curtismiller8529 welcome home thank you for your service and may God bless his devil dog that is you
🌹☺️💐 GRACIAS... SHALOM SHALOM SHAVUA TOV ADONAI 🌹
GLÓRIA A DEUS
If you are serious about help, I believe there are options most don’t know. Let me know how I can help.
Thank you for your service, you are not alone, you got this
Thank you for your service. God Bless You!
Hi I am a triple Amputee with PTSD I now reach out to help others as I fight my own battles I am proud of all the families and folks dealing with it Norm
Amen.
🙏 Thank you for sharing your thoughts and talents in this beautiful song.
Thank you for your service.🇺🇸
Thank you for sharing this truly emotive song. As a former Royal Navy sailor, this really brings home the need to help and support to all Service personnel, no matter what flag we fight under.
Absolute Respect Mam!!!
LEST WE FORGET ❤️❤️❤️
Holy Mother.. this is incredible! Army Retired Strong!
Thank you is not enough for making the ultimate sacrifice and being brave enough to put your life on the line selflessly!! You the soldiers are truly heroes!! Thank you from my family to yours. We will continue to pray for each and everyone of you.
Thank you. I will make sure to share your words with my sister, who is the main singer for this video and hence, is also the one who recently retired from military service. I am proud of her and also grateful for the sacrifices she has made.
I couldn't have said it any better. We are a grateful nation, but sometimes the words thank you does not seem adequate. But...Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have service men and women in my family. I am so proud of them. And of all service men and women. God Bless America!!!🗽🇺🇲🇺🇸
We're not just worth it!!! We Stand on the Wall!!! We are Way More than Worth it!!! Much Love and Respect to my Brothers and Sisters!!!
My Heart breaks as I listen to this very touching Veterans version of Hallelujah, I cannot begin to imagine the Pain some will never be able to clear from their Minds.
My close High School buddy just Retired last year after 40+ yrs of Active Duty (82nd Airborne, 101st Airborne, 10th Mountain);
I Pray he will not face the same mental trauma so many of our Combat Veterans live with each day. God Bless each and every one of you and please know our Prayers are with each of you daily; and most of all,, Thank You for the very Freedom you allow each of us to enjoy every day of our lives!
To all the brave men and women. Thank you for your service👍
GOD Bless your Soldier (sister) 🇺🇸🙏
May all our brave men and women in uniform find peace and comfort in the shelter of His hand. God Bless you all.
My M-48-A3 was on Hyw 1 18 miles outside of Da nang, we hit a large mine in the road. It blew me out the hatch, the rest of the crew I assume were killed, I was found 6 hours later laying in the weeds. When I finally woke up I was in some hospital in Japan. I got my hearing back an they sent me back in an gave me another tank. Now in my later years of my life I'm Divorced an my hearing is worse to the point where I'm having to learn hand sign language. I left the war behind and it followed me home. Just to make a point I bought a new 2020 Ram 2500 pick up truck. To this day honestly I only have 21,000 miles on it, I don't go around people much at all. Only when I need groceries, or to pay bill, or to go to my V.A. appointments, other than this I stay at home with my 5 cats an that's it. Curt. U.S.M.C.
Thank You. From SFC Daniel Southard. 24 years in the U. S Infantry.
Thank you for your service.
GOD BLEES YOU AMEN 🙏
Thank you for your selfless service for all, may God bless you and all that suffer each day. Love you and all your brothers and sisters.
This is such a beautiful hymn. It has been adapted by many singers and each one is wonderful.
Wonderful - Listen to it again.... A cry for brothers in arms not to succumb to their tragedies. We slowly learned after Viet Nam not to treat our vets like shit for people who seemingly didn't give a shit about us - but have we learned what we've asked our vets to do, almost ceasely return to an overwhelming number of people of a nation who at the end didn't give a shit about us - to wit - 13 beautiful Americans lost simply for trying to leave.
such a beautiful rendition. thinking of Friends and Family lost in war, Viet Nam, Beirut, and 9/11
@@ofginnny327 understood that from the first verse
Thank you for all your efforts --you have touched my heart.
To start thank you for your service, but that doesn’t seem like it’s enough. You song is a beautiful tribute to all service men and women. No matter what you are true heros in our eyes. Know your pain is also our pain your fight should be our fight. My father was a WWII veteran. I know he had demons D-Day, the battle of the bulge of. But he never spoke about it at all. You brought the struggles to light with this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you. I'll make sure to share your message with my sister, who is the veteran who wrote these words and sang them.
As an Army field artilleryman who served 30 years including a combat tour in Vietnam and tours with the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain, this rendition touched me on several levels.
6 more years. Kingdom of heaven . Christ's faithful sheeps shouldn't worry. I will see. Support will be provided in need .
THANK YOU for your service! I know horror, but you know it better. I pray for you. God Bless you.
Thank you. I’ll pass this comment along to my sister, who is the one who served. I’m just the music techie who put this all together for her.
You are worth every day of your life. When the darkness comes reach out, the life you save is yours and maybe the person you are talking to.
Beautiful!
When I came home to the farm, I was lucky. First of all, in our rural community the older men and women couldn't be nicer to us. They had known most of us since we were little boys. It was almost like everyone treated us like we were their own sons. Second of all, my dad got calves at about 450lbs and fed them out to about 1400lbs. It was working with these cattle that I felt the most at peace. They were like a cathartic to me. Those cattle brought me back to the world. USMC Dec 1969-Sept 1971
God Bless you sir.
I have a Kurdish friend. Im Australian. Was security forces with US forces fighting against Islamic State. The night before opening the road to Mosul he told me they had a camp fire and his best friend dance kurdish dance and sang some songs..my friend is shy and not a dancer but they had a good night. The Peshmerger with did some hard yards the first days and my friend with US servicemen imbedded were quickly bombarded by suicide bombers & downpour of mortars - my memory is failing me now as I get old...but his lost his friend to a mortar, the air support did not arrive and they were 4 days with only biscuits and water - he was texting me goodbye & telling me he loved me and to take care of his parents. He survived. Do you know, no one ever said thank you to him until I met a US citizen in Sydney and was telling him his story and he passed on his "thank you" - my friend cried. Thank you for your service to humanity. And this is a beautiful version
Beautiful thank you for your service 🙏
My sister is the one who served. I will pass on your message to her.
Thank you for your service. 💯💯💯
This is BRILLIANT
All gave some.
Some gave all.
Thank you
I am was 15 years to early in duty to do what I have to do (early 80th). Thanks for your service as it was necessary
This is superiour!!!
Yes, you ARE absolutely worth it. ❤
Thank you, you touched my soul. 54th EN Bravo , Sapper 4 life 1985-2010
Beautiful ⚘️ 💕🙏🙏Blessyou
I use to love this song. I never saw it anywhere, now it's everywhere. They say ask for help but I don't.
Beautiful ⚘️ 😍
Wonderful 🌟 🌟 🌟
Lost a lot of high school friends in Vietnam i still see them in my prayers and dreams
Love you all from military family ❤❤❤❤
The dreams are easier now but they still get me.
I have seen this upclose. Soldiers coming back from overseas from lqac❤❤❤
My Love Goes Out to You Mam!!!! Ex SF here. I do understand!!!!
God bless you all❤❤❤. I Love and appreciate you
❤❤❤❤Thank You.
Gratidão....ao ouvir esta musica
¡Muchas gracias!
I can relate sgt U.S.Army
Thank you for your service.
@@Thereelshera thanks for your support
Fair winds and Following seas. OORAH
Como una cosa tan terrible como es la guerra, puede hacer salir lo mejor de muchos seres humanos, que no de todos, solo los buenos y valientes seres recordados, los demás serán olvidados.
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Happy 4th ❤❤
In honor of all the Vietnam veterans... 💔😢
To honor all veteran’s suffering form this terrible condition!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😢😢😢
😢😢😢😢😢😢 Fort Liberty
We are not worth it anymore.
What 'sad is we came home to people who blamed us for the war and what happened.
💝💗💗🌹🌹🌹
I have high blood pressure, imDieabetic type 2, I've got 3 stints inside me, this PTSD has got my head so fucked up it might as well be ground beef. This shot eats at me worst that acid, forchrist sakes a bullet would be more humane. Nobody deserves to be tormented everyday like this. I never thought life would be so Damm cruel.
This is close. I live near one of the biggest bases in the world.
🙏💯❤️🌈🎺🦁
Do you have the lyrics of this song?
I lmow
how do i get help
Here are two resources specific to veterans which can help you:
www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvJ37g_OW_wIVzGxvBB3MGAAnEAAYASAAEgIvrvD_BwE
www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/military-counseling-for-stress/
Best of luck, and know you have military family all around.
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Not my favorite version of the song. With that said, I hope and pray that my brother's and sisters in arms get the help they need to live a long and happy life. GySgt USMC retired. And yes I have dealt with many demons in my life. Stay strong keep moving forward and get help if needed. There is no shame in showing that you need or would like help. Semper Fi, Fair winds and following seas.
Never shrrender
Sorry listen again this is about a vet home not one Sailor Jerry wrote
Woman thanhk loveyou my vn thanhk
damn i gota get to china to get away from dat........
I don't think so the music bis messed on purpose. I don't won't to hear it again
The lyrics were written by Sailor Jerry give credit where credit is do
Sailor Jerry's lyrics are different than this version. The lyrics in this version were, in fact, written by my sister who served two tours in Afghanistan and recently retired. Here is a link to Jerry's lyrics so you can see the difference: www.edoalberts.nl/hallelujah-the-veteran-version/
Sorry guy's
As an ex catholic
They where evil to the core
It was to make money
😢
This is a video full of mocking . Your choice💋
as a Vietnam combat vet I know the feeling
Thank you for your service.
Woman thanhk loveyou my vn thanhk