Am a Kenyan Police Officer. This ceremony is just great. I love the American Military. The music reminds me when I used to play Euphonium, Trombone, Baritone and Connect in the Administration Police Band Kenya. I really have great respect to the Marines. Semper Fidelis!!!
50 years ago, I was young, cute and small. My friends and I quickly learned to go to a bar Marines liked. We had a good time with scrupulously polite men who would tuck us into. Cabs. Marines are GREAT.
His Book ; To fully understand , I felt I needed to read his book . Absolutely amazing... I started reading and literally finished in one sitting. It will absolutely touch every emotion you have ... must read !!! God Bless our USMC ..
My great grandson just graduated from Boot Camp and is now a full fledged Marine!! God bless him and all our Marines, past and present! I am so very proud!!
as a former active duty marine i have never had the opportunity to witness this in person ,,but i gotta tell you this gives me chills and brings a tear to my eye with every note,,
My brother was a corpsman at the same time I was a Marine. He had some good stories on how they used to mess with us, and one of my experiences bore this out, but I hold no grudges. Underneath the surface high jinx and rivalry was mutual admiration.
AWESOME!!! I'm totally speechless!! As a young Marine I could only dream to see a Medal Of Honor recipient.. Now I have and he's my brother as all Marines are!!! Semper Fidelis!!!
I am proud to be an American, however, I would have never been able to live to the level or perform to the level that this man has demonstrated in the reality of war. He has taken his position among all of the heros of the past (known and unknown) who have served this country at the level he demonstrated. I am honored just to have witnessed this ceremony. He has reset the bar for giving to others at the risk of his own life. No man can give a greater gift to his fellow man than such an act. May God bless him and all he loves. He now enters the the hallowed halls of all of his predecessors and those sure to follow. He has become an iconic symbol in his performance in preserving my freedom.
dale wyatt dale... you DO NOT have to give your life in combat. You DO NOT have to be Dakota nor anyone else who has received the Medal of Honor. No! You do not have to go through USMC boot camp, SOI, BRC, MARSOC, etc. If, you are a good UPSTANDING American then you have done well. Look out for your fellow American. Keep him/her SAFE and continue on. Don't hide. Be an American. Seems that you are already there. Finally, EDUCATE yourself. All Marines do. Active and retired. Thanks, Dale!
My son and daughter- in -law know Sgt Dakota Meyer and when my son became a Marine she tweeted about it and tagged him on 9-3-2013. He Rt it and told her he would have come had he known. He’s a great Marine and that showed me he is a good friend as well.
10 years of my life spent in our Beloved Corps. Now 24 years later I'm still serving in another branch. Forever a United States Marine, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine".
Thank You very much for your love, honor, and dedication in what I know is the best branch of the military, The United States Marine Corps. I Thank you very much for the sacrifice to our country for all who have fallen and their families. I hope that God will help each family learn how to continue their life without their beloved son or daughter. My appreciation for all who have earned the title, I say Thank You for being out there protecting all of us from terrorism. Both of my kids ( grown men,h as it is known due to my name ) Serve with all of you protecting a country of people whom you will never meet and vice versa. As you have stated, Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fidelis
I once met a Marine who was standing in a battalion at Marine Barracks Washington for Cpl Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor ceremony, I couldn't even imagine the tremendous honor to be at such an historic event! Semper Fi Marines!
I have to say this," All Marines are Men." I wanted to be a Marine,but I was 5'2" tall,wt 110 lbs. The recruiter talk to me like a man ,He said,Can you pick me up from the floor and carry me out of harms way? I said, I don't think I can do that. He told me that No Marine is left behind, go to the nearest gym,work-out every day for a year,come back and I will make you a Marine. I join the Army. God Bless the Marine Corp.
Puts a lump in my throat. Reaffirms my faith in this nations people. When we are surrounded by the spoiled, pampered and selfish I can look at this and realize that the concepts of Honor & Integrity still exists for many of us. This young man (along with the Privates in the background) are perfect examples of this. A life long honor well desearved and honorably earned.
Our Brothers and Sisters who gave their last full measure, as long as one Marine draws breath, neither they, nor their sacrifices, will ever be forgotten. Each observance of these sorts, are but a reminder to us all, of who they were and what they did. They are not forgotten. I am Older Corps...
Thank you Dakota Myers for your service to this country and for keeping it safe for family friends you are a great inspiration to these young men and women who want to be in the military
This is very impressive, thank YOU! GOD bless the United States and the Marine Corp. And keep and bless Sgt. Meyer! GO Marines....... Now that is a drum line!!!!! U.S.A.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God save America! This music is beautiful. I never thought I would say that about the Marines. But I did and it is! Thank you ALL............
The snap of the rifles, the shouted commands, the line of Marines in blues, the music, the pass in review, the thrill of victory and the angoy of the loss of comardes. !!!!!
Proud to be a american.USMC Band the best!!! Semper Fi! Happy Birthday Marines. 245 and getting better every Year. God Bless all my sisters And brothers!!!
UNFORTUNATELY....THE TERM.....HERO....IS USED LOOSELY THESE DAYS! TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ....NO IDEA....WHAT A HERO IS!! SGT. MEYER IS.........A TRUE HERO.........BY DEFINITION!!!! GOD BLESS!!!
The precision, the pride of every marine shows! I almost enlisted in the Corps in 1970 despite there being a very gruelling conflict in Vietnam, and despite being a Canadian living in Canada. Didn't make that choice and regret it! To be a brother in the best brotherhood in the world would have been reward in itself! I hear that United States Marines guard heaven's streets! I'm ready to go to heaven's boot camp so I can wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor and stand my post! Oohrah! Semper Fi, Marines.
Dakota Meyer. Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the War in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Most people forget, look how many have forgotten why we're at war now. Thanks for remembering, thanks for becoming a Marine. I remember when that happened my father, a Vietnam Vet, telling me - your generation is going to have to fight these idiots. He was right.
As a European it heartens me to see the elite of the nation, whose very birth signified the end of tyranocracy, in the garb of feudal slave soldiers. Contradictingly, it shows that the spirit of freedom is alive and well. Tak!
Sgt Dakota Meyer represents what is true in every fighting man the courage honor and commitment to all branches of the services including forign allied forces Semper Fideles Sgt Meyer!
I am not a Marine, but have the greatest respect. I believe one of their latest battles was with the last president, who I think didn't give a damn about them, but the Marines survive as they have done for more than 200 years. I thank God we now a have man who I believe will cover your back and not hinder you in battle, but hopefully give all you need to defend our country. Semper Fidelis Marines. I thank God for you.
Watching this gave me chills! And I am originally from Panama. Now a naturalized US citizen and very proud. Would have gave up anything to join the Marines. Maybe in my next life as the years have now caught up with me and disqualify me to join. Can't wait though.......
My step dad joined up December 8th, 1941 from Weslaco Texas, where a year or so later another Weslaco High student would follow in his steps. They met up again on Iwo where my stepdad received his 2nd Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. His junior classmate, Harlan Block would be forever captured in history as 1 of the flag raisers. My dad fought from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, leaving the Corps in 46 as a Gunny. He had 3 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. He always kept a small poorly made U.S. Flag in a frame in my parents bedroom. I remember that beside being poorly made it had dirt and what l learned was blood, his blood. When I asked about it, here's his reply. " That is a very special flag, its not made right, but, ever star, every stripe on it was shown by a man, who if it had been discovered would have been executed. The man was a village elder on an island in the P.I. chain of islands. He made it during the Japanese occupation of his Island, he made it for his family, for his village, as a symbol of Hope and freedom, because he knew, one day the Americans would come back and drive out the village's tormentors. The dirt, sweat and blood were all my dads,He carried it in his breast pocket over his heart. He's been gone for decades now but his legacy lives on through my my 2 grandsons and 1 daughter who all served in the Corps, the Best, the Finest. United States Marine Corps. Simper Fi.
The Marine Corps Band is made up of talented musicians. They request an audition, pay their way to that audition, and either pass or fail. That is the Presidents Own. It doesn't matter why you joined,you joined. You didn't sit at home on your backside. You were there making us proud of your contribution as a "Master Musician", proficient in several instruments... and bringing tears when "The Hymn" is played. Serve with pride and honor.
My son is a Marine, about 20 years now. He had the chance to join the Marine Corp band playing trumpet. He turned it down. I ask him why he didn't do it. He said:" I didn't join the Marine Corps to blow my horn".
Ron Webb There is no disgrace to being in the band. They are fully qualified to fight. The band is a symbol of the Corps also, a great public relations presence.
I didn't hear this on the news. This is of great importance to me and our nation. With the polotical slinging going on this should hav etaken place while the debates were on going. Semper Fi Sgt Myer. Gods speed fairwinds and fallowing sees in whatever your undertakings bring you.
Am a Kenyan Police Officer. This ceremony is just great. I love the American Military. The music reminds me when I used to play Euphonium, Trombone, Baritone and Connect in the Administration Police Band Kenya. I really have great respect to the Marines.
Semper Fidelis!!!
50 years ago, I was young, cute and small. My friends and I quickly learned to go to a bar Marines liked. We had a good time with scrupulously polite men who would tuck us into. Cabs. Marines are GREAT.
His Book ; To fully understand , I felt I needed to read his book . Absolutely amazing... I started reading and literally finished in one sitting. It will absolutely touch every emotion you have ... must read !!! God Bless our USMC ..
Being a former active duty Marine and always a Marine and having a Marine son I’m so proud of all Marines past, present, and future.
My great grandson just graduated from Boot Camp and is now a full fledged Marine!! God bless him and all our Marines, past and present! I am so very proud!!
as a former active duty marine i have never had the opportunity to witness this in person ,,but i gotta tell you this gives me chills and brings a tear to my eye with every note,,
There is no such thing as a former Marine!
*retired marine
I think it does the same for all current and former service personnel
From a Navy Corpsman, we always say"God Bless the Marines." We will always work to save and rehabilitate you to your loved ones at home.
doc Edwards,ill tell you the same thing I tell all corpsman,you are a marine in everything but party title!
Thank you doc, you know we Marines consider you guys our brothers almost as a Marine...
My brother was a corpsman at the same time I was a Marine. He had some good stories on how they used to mess with us, and one of my experiences bore this out, but I hold no grudges. Underneath the surface high jinx and rivalry was mutual admiration.
Rah, Devil Doc!!!
I stand humbled by real men, you men.. god bless all of you
I always proud my son in law hi service for our country marine always marine 🙏🏼
AWESOME!!! I'm totally speechless!! As a young Marine I could only dream to see a Medal Of Honor recipient.. Now I have and he's my brother as all Marines are!!! Semper Fidelis!!!
I am proud to be an American, however, I would have never been able to live to the level or perform to the level that this man has demonstrated in the reality of war. He has taken his position among all of the heros of the past (known and unknown) who have served this country at the level he demonstrated. I am honored just to have witnessed this ceremony. He has reset the bar for giving to others at the risk of his own life. No man can give a greater gift to his fellow man than such an act. May God bless him and all he loves. He now enters the the hallowed halls of all of his predecessors and those sure to follow. He has become an iconic symbol in his performance in preserving my freedom.
dale wyatt dale... you DO NOT have to give your life in combat. You DO NOT have to be Dakota nor anyone else who has received the Medal of Honor. No! You do not have to go through USMC boot camp, SOI, BRC, MARSOC, etc. If, you are a good UPSTANDING American then you have done well. Look out for your fellow American. Keep him/her SAFE and continue on. Don't hide. Be an American. Seems that you are already there. Finally, EDUCATE yourself. All Marines do. Active and retired. Thanks, Dale!
My son and daughter- in -law know Sgt Dakota Meyer and when my son became a Marine she tweeted about it and tagged him on 9-3-2013. He Rt it and told her he would have come had he known.
He’s a great Marine and that showed me he is a good friend as well.
Quite honored to have served in the marine corps once a marine
Always a marine Semper Fidelis
10 years of my life spent in our Beloved Corps. Now 24 years later I'm still serving in another branch. Forever a United States Marine, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine".
I feel the same way even after being out 44 years now. Semper Fi!
Thank You very much for your love, honor, and dedication in what I know is the best branch of the military, The United States Marine Corps.
I Thank you very much for the sacrifice to our country for all who have fallen and their families. I hope that God will help each family learn how to continue their life without their beloved son or daughter.
My appreciation for all who have earned the title, I say Thank You for being out there protecting all of us from terrorism.
Both of my kids ( grown men,h as it is known due to my name )
Serve with all of you protecting a country of people whom you will never meet and vice versa.
As you have stated,
Once a Marine
Always a Marine.
Semper Fidelis
SgtFelix4 SEMPER FI
In 1970-71 I actually lived on the second floor right behind the flag pole.
At that time the also sprayed the parade ground with green paint.
I once met a Marine who was standing in a battalion at Marine Barracks Washington for Cpl Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor ceremony, I couldn't even imagine the tremendous honor to be at such an historic event! Semper Fi Marines!
Americans work together. Thank you Decota, semper fi, always faithful.
Makes this old Marine proud to see my brothers honoring this Marine. Semper Fi Sgt. Meyer.
Thank you Sergeant Meyer. God bless you and your family.
I have to say this," All Marines are Men." I wanted to be a Marine,but I was 5'2" tall,wt 110 lbs. The recruiter talk to me like a man ,He said,Can you pick me up from the floor and carry me out of harms way? I said, I don't think I can do that. He told me that No Marine is left behind, go to the nearest gym,work-out every day for a year,come back and I will make you a Marine. I join the Army. God Bless the Marine Corp.
Just an awesome moment for everyone to salute Marines and veterans for their service to this great nation. Semper Fi
Thank you guys for defending my rights and the constitution!!!!!!!
Puts a lump in my throat.
Reaffirms my faith in this nations people.
When we are surrounded by the spoiled, pampered and selfish I can look at this and realize that the concepts of Honor & Integrity still exists for many of us.
This young man (along with the Privates in the background) are perfect examples of this.
A life long honor well desearved and honorably earned.
Our Brothers and Sisters who gave their last full measure, as long as one Marine draws breath, neither they, nor their sacrifices, will ever be forgotten. Each observance of these sorts, are but a reminder to us all, of who they were and what they did. They are not forgotten.
I am Older Corps...
Awesome. Left me speechless and extremely proud to be an American. God bless the armed forces of the United States of America.
man these drill movements are so sick, gives me goosebumps, brings back fond memories of being in the corps
Thank you Dakota Myers for your service to this country and for keeping it safe for family friends you are a great inspiration to these young men and women who want to be in the military
This is very impressive, thank YOU! GOD bless the United States and the Marine Corp. And keep and bless Sgt. Meyer! GO Marines....... Now that is a drum line!!!!! U.S.A.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God save America! This music is beautiful. I never thought I would say that about the Marines. But I did and it is! Thank you ALL............
The snap of the rifles, the shouted commands, the line of Marines in blues, the music, the pass in review, the thrill of victory and the angoy of the loss of comardes. !!!!!
Awesome video. Much respect to Sgt Dakota Myers and our men and women in uniform.
Marines, never missing an opportunity to look sharp!
God Bless United State's Marine's..🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🇺🇸🎀 Thank You all for Your Wonderful Service..
I HONER YOU ALL THANK YOU MY HEART IS RIGHT THERE WITH U AND THE FIGHTING ONE
tysvm for sharing, our heroes rarely get seen or heard!! Semper Fi.
Motivating. Makes me even more proud to be a Marine. Semper Fi Sgt Meyer.
Proud to be a american.USMC
Band the best!!! Semper Fi!
Happy Birthday Marines.
245 and getting better every
Year. God Bless all my sisters
And brothers!!!
It's refreshing to hear patriotic music played the way it should be played.
UNFORTUNATELY....THE TERM.....HERO....IS USED LOOSELY THESE DAYS!
TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE ....NO IDEA....WHAT A HERO IS!!
SGT. MEYER IS.........A TRUE HERO.........BY DEFINITION!!!! GOD BLESS!!!
Watching them come down centerwalk brought back a lot of memories. Miss those days. Semper Fi! 1999-2001 Co. A 2nd Platoon. Earthpigs!
To all my Brothers and Sisters, Semper Fi. OO RAH !! 💪😊😊👍
Goosebumps every time I hear this🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🎊🎉🎊🎉
Proud To Have Served Semper Fi.
God Bless every single one of you. All our Members of our Nations Uniform Services!!!!!.
Best Video on You Tube !!! This Video is about to go VIRAL !!!
The precision, the pride of every marine shows! I almost enlisted in the Corps in 1970 despite there being a very gruelling conflict in Vietnam, and despite being a Canadian living in Canada. Didn't make that choice and regret it! To be a brother in the best brotherhood in the world would have been reward in itself!
I hear that United States Marines guard heaven's streets! I'm ready to go to heaven's boot camp so I can wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor and stand my post!
Oohrah! Semper Fi, Marines.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATE'S MARINE CORE'S..THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICES..🇺🇸🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸🌹
You All United State's Marine's ARE WONDERFUL GOD BLESS EVERYONE..
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..🇺🇸🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸🙏💐
I love that song
All those medals the generals are wearing don'y hold a candle to one MOH!! And THEY have to salute HIM!!
I'm so proud to be from Washington, DC (and also USAF vet)
I work here! God bless you Sgt. Dakota!
Semper Fi Sgt. Meyer. I hope to be half the Marine you are some day.
God bless all of you
God bless The Marine Corps god bless to all
Dakota Meyer. Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the War in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
it is so awesome to watch them come marching out!
Most people forget, look how many have forgotten why we're at war now. Thanks for remembering, thanks for becoming a Marine. I remember when that happened my father, a Vietnam Vet, telling me - your generation is going to have to fight these idiots. He was right.
United State's Marine Corps..God Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🇺🇸🇺🇸
You got to love this stuff!!!
As a European it heartens me to see the elite of the nation, whose very birth signified the end of tyranocracy, in the garb of feudal slave soldiers.
Contradictingly, it shows that the spirit of freedom is alive and well. Tak!
An inspiration to all.
still bangin' butts! 8th & I -- 65 - 69. Sgt Meyer, I salute you. By the way, great last name -- Cpl. Rich Meyer
"Once a Marine always a Marine."
God bless our Marines.
Sgt Dakota Meyer represents what is true in every fighting man the courage honor and commitment to all branches of the services including forign allied forces Semper Fideles Sgt Meyer!
Thank you for your service!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding
I am not a Marine, but have the greatest respect. I believe one of their latest battles was with the last president, who I think didn't give a damn about them, but the Marines survive as they have done for more than 200 years. I thank God we now a have man who I believe will cover your back and not hinder you in battle, but hopefully give all you need to defend our country. Semper Fidelis Marines. I thank God for you.
Well said and accurate.
Watching this gave me chills! And I am originally from Panama. Now a naturalized US citizen and very proud. Would have gave up anything to join the Marines. Maybe in my next life as the years have now caught up with me and disqualify me to join. Can't wait though.......
God, Country, Corps! SEMPER FIDELIS FOREVER! God bless America and God bless President Trump and his family always! And with four more years! OOHRAH!
Semper Fi Sgt. Dakota OOORAH
Semper Fidelis, Marines. You make great Americans like Sgt Meyer.
My step dad joined up December 8th, 1941 from Weslaco Texas, where a year or so later another Weslaco High student would follow in his steps.
They met up again on Iwo where my stepdad received his 2nd Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
His junior classmate, Harlan Block would be forever captured in history as 1 of the flag raisers.
My dad fought from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, leaving the Corps in 46 as a Gunny. He had 3 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star.
He always kept a small poorly made U.S. Flag in a frame in my parents bedroom.
I remember that beside being poorly made it had dirt and what l learned was blood, his blood.
When I asked about it, here's his reply.
" That is a very special flag, its not made right, but, ever star, every stripe on it was shown by a man, who if it had been discovered would have been executed.
The man was a village elder on an island in the P.I. chain of islands.
He made it during the Japanese occupation of his Island, he made it for his family, for his village, as a symbol of Hope and freedom, because he knew, one day the Americans would come back and drive out the village's tormentors.
The dirt, sweat and blood were all my dads,He carried it in his breast pocket over his heart.
He's been gone for decades now but his legacy lives on through my my 2 grandsons and 1 daughter who all served in the Corps, the Best, the Finest.
United States Marine Corps.
Simper Fi.
Makes me proud to claim the title!
As an army vet during viet nam, dakota was the best of the. Best, he truly more then a hero, hes a legacy of greatness to all!
Really? A commercial during this video? There should be exceptions, as I know the Marines are not receiving monetary compensation.
The Marine Corps Band is made up of talented musicians. They request an audition, pay their way to that audition, and either pass or fail. That is the Presidents Own. It doesn't matter why you joined,you joined. You didn't sit at home on your backside. You were there making us proud of your contribution as a "Master Musician", proficient in several instruments... and bringing tears when "The Hymn" is played. Serve with pride and honor.
amen to the us marines i who i honer god bless amen
I watched it all. God bless America!
OMG!! How is it I only just found this on TH-cam?!! :) Thanks Marines at 8th & I!!
SEMPER FI to all Devil Dogs past and present. former LCPL Patrick McBride
Patrick Mcbride There are no former Marines.
Patrick Mcbride one a marine always a marine there are no former marines
@@awgetapes8691 nu mi
My son is a Marine, about 20 years now. He had the chance to join the Marine Corp band playing trumpet. He turned it down. I ask him why he didn't do it. He said:" I didn't join the Marine Corps to blow my horn".
Ron Webb There is no disgrace to being in the band. They are fully qualified to fight. The band is a symbol of the Corps also, a great public relations presence.
Dakota Meyer is the man...pure and simple. SF
My brother told me he was honored to have earned the title United States Marine and now I finally see and know why .......
8Th & I, Hdqts Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., Thanks for the memories! Good Night Chesty, Semper-Fi.....Redd............
thank you for your service and welcome home!
I LOVE THIS! SEMPER FI...
" i would trade my stars for that medal" general of the armies John Pershing, france 1918
Ah 8th and I.....home of the 19th century Marine musketeer
Marines✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊
What a tear-jerker.... Semper Fidelis.
I didn't hear this on the news. This is of great importance to me and our nation. With the polotical slinging going on this should hav etaken place while the debates were on going. Semper Fi Sgt Myer. Gods speed fairwinds and fallowing sees in whatever your undertakings bring you.
BZ Sgt. Meyer
Dakota would make General LeJeune / luh jern proud on this 236 birthday of the Corps
God Bless our Marines
Never forget
Military music is to music what military justice is to justice.
80-84(peace time)3/9 Kilo Co & 1996-2013 ARNG 2003-2004 & 2007-2008 Iraq and SEMPER FI MY BROTHERS!
Well done, Sgt. Meyer. - Lt. Col Slider USMC (ret)
Semper Fidelis sgt. Meyer
no you dont. You dont want to have to deal with the nightmares he has at night when he has to relieve the battle of him losing his brothers
Awesome musical Band
So talented
so perfect
Respect for their work commitment selflessnes
Army strong
Mani Naomi
Philipine Marine Corps HOORAH
Superb music
Wonderful parade
29:05 Chilling
Instead he became a plane captain for F-18 & now F-35's. Am I proud of him ? YOU BET!!!