@ 3:10 row of crosses is at Railway Dugouts (Transport Farm) Commonwealth Cemetery just south of the Lille Gate of Ypres. My great uncle James is buried just a few rows away.
0:32 Piper James Richardson VC. He was KIA October 9, 1916 at the Regina Trench NE of Courcellette on the Somme. Died at age 21. Buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miramont Road Somme, only a few hundred yards west of where he was killed.
At 0:32 is Piper James Cleland Richardson VC 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish.When an attack on the Regina Trench stalled at the wire and the men were pinned down,Jimmy asked his Sgt. if he could pipe the troops in. He strolled along the wire playing "The Devil in the Kitchen", and "The Reel of Tulloch". they got up and took the trench. Jimmy was helping take wounded back when he left to retrieve his pipes. He wasn't found for a year. Google how his lost pipes came home in 2006 after 90 years.
I think it was banned because of the words association the sacrifice of the soldiers with the sacrifice of Christ. (The sodiers going 'the self-same way etc") The churches won't use it now except for the old school clergy, but there are not many of them left now.
@boxwoodgreen Yes, that's correct. I knew who it was when I put him in the video. He moved from Scotland to British Columbia with his family when his father obtained a position with the police. He really is quite a symbol of so much in the Great War.
@piddflicks My late dad was commissioned in the Essex Scots, but served in the SSR, both same 2nd Division as your uncle Raymond. He was wounded just south of Holten Apr.7/45 His other uncle Arthur was lost Sept 271916 at the Hessian Trench about 2000 meters west, and a week and a half before James Richardson died.
Thank you for posting this beautiful hymn. To memory of the fallen form both World Wars and all conflicts since. Thank you for laying down your lives, lets hope we can do you justice.
Who is singing this? The singing is beautiful. This should be sung at every Remembrance Serive in the UK. The Politically Correct have banned it. Shame on them. There sould be a national outcry. How moving!
I hope that all are grateful that men and women went to war and DIED to save us. And that is for everyone, whether they be British, American, French, German or Japanese, everyone has the right to remember those who died fighting for what they thought was right, and I am fed up with insensitive block heads who feel the need to be rascist. ' Though we have come far, through the fire of battle, we will remember those who fell and did not return, forever.'
@stjimmythehellraiser So, you dimwit, people should honour the SS and the Japanese monsters who killed and ate their enemies? Moral equivalence is the mother of villainy. I honour those who fought for the right, whether they died or went on to have a long and happy life.
Speaking of "the United States of America", may I dedicate your vid to the memories of the U.S. Army soldiers killed in Ft. Hood, Texas. May they rest in peace.
You are very wise to mention the US soldiers who were killed in Ft Hood. Returning war casualties are always given a very high profile in the UK. In the small town of Wooton Bassett, almost the entire population turns out to witness the courtiage as it passes through the town.. I hope the US does something similiar.
Its easy to criticise the US. I lived in the English Midlands during WW2 and we had many members of the US Armed living nearby in preparation for D Day. They gave the girls nylons and as a young boy, i managed to scrounge chewing gum. We also received food parcels from the US. Of course one does not forget such kindnesses. Very Best Wishes
That was a moving tribute to those who died, especially your grandfather. Great song, too. Thanks for uploading. Greetings from the United States of America.
Having watched this once, I have just ordered the score for me to play this for our Mass on remembrance Sunday this year. Such a great tune and such apt words to honour them all. Thanks very much for sharing this masterpiece.
Think of our boys when you hear this.
Glenn1967ful 2 months ago
Come on dislikes Why do you dislike ?
TheSmith1954 3 months ago
Sang this hymn in church today, Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2011. The words and music never fail to move me. We will remember them.
poldog99 3 months ago
Is the world we live in today and are we today, worth the lives sacrificed then?
BlogBitch 4 months ago
my sister died 20 years ago today............
Spiritsmum 4 months ago
It's a great video!
BobGlasby 4 months ago
sang this at the cenotaph a few years ago <3
kikinoo123 4 months ago
Beautiful..Thankyou. x
Somme1916Somme 5 months ago
@ 3:10 row of crosses is at Railway Dugouts (Transport Farm) Commonwealth Cemetery just south of the Lille Gate of Ypres. My great uncle James is buried just a few rows away.
boxwoodgreen 6 months ago
0:32 Piper James Richardson VC. He was KIA October 9, 1916 at the Regina Trench NE of Courcellette on the Somme. Died at age 21. Buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miramont Road Somme, only a few hundred yards west of where he was killed.
boxwoodgreen 6 months ago
At 0:32 is Piper James Cleland Richardson VC 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish.When an attack on the Regina Trench stalled at the wire and the men were pinned down,Jimmy asked his Sgt. if he could pipe the troops in. He strolled along the wire playing "The Devil in the Kitchen", and "The Reel of Tulloch". they got up and took the trench. Jimmy was helping take wounded back when he left to retrieve his pipes. He wasn't found for a year. Google how his lost pipes came home in 2006 after 90 years.
boxwoodgreen 6 months ago
I think it was banned because of the words association the sacrifice of the soldiers with the sacrifice of Christ. (The sodiers going 'the self-same way etc") The churches won't use it now except for the old school clergy, but there are not many of them left now.
BobGlasby 7 months ago
The anthem for people who served and those who look up to the veterans.
Glenn1967ful 8 months ago
I like this. Pity about the added delay line wobble @4:17-20
goodchappy 8 months ago
@goodchappy Yes, that is rather odd, isn't it?
piddflicks 8 months ago
@piddflicks :-) It is usally what happens if you use an onboard sound cards' own reverb effect.
On my recordings I use Cool edit or Adobe Audition to added realistic reverb if necessary.
Where did that recording come from, where is it?
goodchappy 8 months ago
@goodchappy It's the Chapel Choir, The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, and I think that it is part of the 'arrangement'.
piddflicks 8 months ago
@piddflicks I went to their website where the vidoe came from, someone has added echo because there is not that much echo in that place.
goodchappy 8 months ago
@piddflicks I ID'd the piper 0:32 of your video. Posted there.
boxwoodgreen 6 months ago
@boxwoodgreen Yes, that's correct. I knew who it was when I put him in the video. He moved from Scotland to British Columbia with his family when his father obtained a position with the police. He really is quite a symbol of so much in the Great War.
piddflicks 6 months ago
@piddflicks My late dad was commissioned in the Essex Scots, but served in the SSR, both same 2nd Division as your uncle Raymond. He was wounded just south of Holten Apr.7/45 His other uncle Arthur was lost Sept 271916 at the Hessian Trench about 2000 meters west, and a week and a half before James Richardson died.
boxwoodgreen 6 months ago
Wonderful
clydewell 10 months ago
Thank you for posting this beautiful hymn. To memory of the fallen form both World Wars and all conflicts since. Thank you for laying down your lives, lets hope we can do you justice.
stephenb1962 1 year ago
Who is singing this? The singing is beautiful. This should be sung at every Remembrance Serive in the UK. The Politically Correct have banned it. Shame on them. There sould be a national outcry. How moving!
BobGlasby 1 year ago 2
@BobGlasby I think it's recorded at the Royal Hospital Chapel, Chelsea.
skin150263 1 year ago
@BobGlasby
How right you are.
sp2der 1 year ago
@BobGlasby
may I ask why the b----- PC brigade banned it??
Cris
cristabele1959 8 months ago
@cristabele1959
Probably because it is a hymn of remembrance that wasn't diverse enough?
Glenn1967ful 7 months ago
Never forget our brave soldiers.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago
I have a painting by E Leonard of a pirate ship, similar to your video. Think it was your grandfather's?
52rewolf 1 year ago
An excellent video, it is always the hymn of the veterans.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago
We used to sing this on Remembrance Sunday.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago
no one ever classes this hymn as racist, all war is hell, but this hymn sums everything up.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago
Let's remember the real heroes, not the overpaid morons on the national football team.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago 7
Not heard as much these days, but always a popular hymn on Remembrance Sunday.
Glenn1967ful 1 year ago
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clam502 1 year ago
Pro Patria!
clam502 2 years ago
We will remember them !
musiclover8720 2 years ago
I hope that all are grateful that men and women went to war and DIED to save us. And that is for everyone, whether they be British, American, French, German or Japanese, everyone has the right to remember those who died fighting for what they thought was right, and I am fed up with insensitive block heads who feel the need to be rascist. ' Though we have come far, through the fire of battle, we will remember those who fell and did not return, forever.'
stjimmythehellraiser 2 years ago 3
@stjimmythehellraiser So, you dimwit, people should honour the SS and the Japanese monsters who killed and ate their enemies? Moral equivalence is the mother of villainy. I honour those who fought for the right, whether they died or went on to have a long and happy life.
FabioPBarbieri 11 months ago
Beautiful song. i sang this at rememberence service.
joshiiboii99 2 years ago
O Valiant Hearts, who to your glory came, one of the best hymns ever written and very appropriate at this time of year.
Glenn1967ful 2 years ago 9
Speaking of "the United States of America", may I dedicate your vid to the memories of the U.S. Army soldiers killed in Ft. Hood, Texas. May they rest in peace.
dondonp12004 2 years ago 4
Amen.
piddflicks 2 years ago
You are very wise to mention the US soldiers who were killed in Ft Hood. Returning war casualties are always given a very high profile in the UK. In the small town of Wooton Bassett, almost the entire population turns out to witness the courtiage as it passes through the town.. I hope the US does something similiar.
Blackmoor6 2 years ago
Thank you, Blackmoor6.
dondonp12004 2 years ago
Its easy to criticise the US. I lived in the English Midlands during WW2 and we had many members of the US Armed living nearby in preparation for D Day. They gave the girls nylons and as a young boy, i managed to scrounge chewing gum. We also received food parcels from the US. Of course one does not forget such kindnesses. Very Best Wishes
Blackmoor6 2 years ago 2
Beautiful - thank you sharing †
organpipe8 2 years ago
Thank you very much for this. A lovely moving hymn.
silverstartrucker 2 years ago
That was a moving tribute to those who died, especially your grandfather. Great song, too. Thanks for uploading. Greetings from the United States of America.
dondonp12004 2 years ago
Having watched this once, I have just ordered the score for me to play this for our Mass on remembrance Sunday this year. Such a great tune and such apt words to honour them all. Thanks very much for sharing this masterpiece.
dunelmite1 2 years ago 3
RIP, Much respects to those who fallen and those who survived the terrible war on both sides. youll never be forgotten !! PEACE x
Banno22 2 years ago