John Wayne "Taps" an American Tribute

[Desanirain]

they could't have picked a better man for this!! Thank you all who have, do, will risk their lives to keep america free!

[jiz65]

To the Idiots that no nothing of John Wayne or how Patriotic he was to America Hush Your mouths If you don't like it then don't put it on, He was not a Draft Dodger and considering i am English and appear to know more that you lot, Read his life Story before you make a judgement  GOD BLESS YOU JOHN WAYNE YOU WERE A GREAT MAN AND YOU ARE AMERICA AND ALL IT STANDS FOR

[davidk4616]

According to Gary Wills’ book “John Wayne’s America,” the man who portrayed the archetypal, battle-hardened Marine, Sgt. Stryker, in 1949’s “The Sands of Iwo Jima,” actually avoided the draft during WWII. Wills contends that the Duke did not reply to letters from the Selective Service system, and applied for deferments. Apparently, Wayne got his big break during the struggle against fascism when many Hollywood action heroes like Tyrone Power enlisted and shipped out overseas.

[669RoadWarrior]

John Wayne was not a draft dodger.

[LazlosPlane]

This would be so much less offensive if Wayne, the draft -dodging coward, wasn't reading it.

Couldn't they find an actor who didn't hide behind his celebrity to avoid fighting?

And then go on to make millions as the phony patriot? ? ?

Vomit.

[machstormer]

@LazlosPlane

John Wayne was NOT a daft dodger. he volunteered, but was declared 4F and not allowed to serve. he still wanted to serve his country, so he agreed to make patriotic movies instead.

[Brandy13231]

@LazlosPlane Kind of a miss informed idiot aren't you Lazlosplane? Duke was 4F

[joshiiPK]

im filipino but i very respect the america.. more power for all americans! :)

[thapilent]

I am not an American nor a Christian but unabashedly I love this great country and deeply admire the leadership it provides to the world in the matters of not only science and technology but also freedom and charity. It is the last bastion of hope for the mankind. God bless America, the strongest yet the kindest country.

[Gvieto]

Thank you John Wayne for your contributions to American history.

[maggieb599]

God Bless America , Thanks John Wayne

[TheFootegirl73]

God Bless America today and everyday! Mr. Obama bring ALL our boys home!!!

[poobear618]

i love and miss you Uncle David!

[rosemarie443]

Do any of you people know why this song was written? it had to do with the civil war.

[BlackRoseMolly]

@rosemarie443 This prose (not a song) was written to explain the history of TAPS...the song played by bugle every night when the Flag is lowered, or at the funeral of any Soldier (traditionally). The story began with the Civil War, so that is what Mitchum wrote about.

[rosemarie443]

@BlackRoseMolly I know very well where this song came from it was written by a conferdate soldier for his son that was killed in battle, and when they agreed to let him have is sung, he could only pick one instrument to play it, so he picked the bugle.

[Desanirain]

@rosemarie443 thanks for the extra info!

[rosemarie443]

@BlankfrackCripledFUK what the hell this crap; you wrote "well hung dead HIV faggots." neither men had HIV i guess since you said that then maybe you have HIV or are inbred.

[rosemarie443]

@BlankfrackCripledFUK what do you mean by HIV faggots, just because u are HIV and gay does not mean these 2 men were

[MrAirjim]

to honor all men and women who died in battle for all free nations

[marinesarelife1]

The Bravest Soldier, knows how to weep

The Bravest Soldier, rests now in sleep

The Bravest Soldier, laid his life down for me

The Bravest Soldier, allows me to live free

Semper Fi

[EricBBrandon1]

Thank you for posting that! As a vet, it was very moving. Thank you!

[1proudnativeson]

The question of does not matter.

People will remember his deeds.

What are your deeds???

@deuxchem can you say as much for your pride in our country???

[5433429]

I think you people sit down think what is freedom . John wayne stood for freedom in

thoughts and what he did. So I think we all should sit and think what is freedom.

may god bless and our hero's.

[ravennite904]

freedom is NOT free, it paid in blood

[Donald6899]

Johy Wayne, was a total coward. Why did he not fight for his country? He made his career on the back of people like James Steward. James Steward is my American hero.

[CplWonderingMind]

@Donald6899 So you are saying all those who did not fight for their country are cowards? All those who supported, loved, appreciated their troops, but didn't fight themselves are cowards? Those who would like to defend their country but are unable to, are cowards?

The true coward is the one who disowns their country, disrespects their country, burns the flag of their country.

[legoman1800]

@CplWonderingMind That coward is Donald6899

[RetSquid]

@Donald6899

"John Wayne was exempted from service due to his age (34 at the time of Pearl Harbor) and family status, classified as 3-A (family deferment). "

[Jinxisms]

@Donald6899 Then you should probably know how it's spelled. His name was Jimmy Stewart, asshole.

[TheReturnOfJames]

I didn't know there were lyrics to Taps...

[w2504x4]

deuxchem, yes John Wayne is dead, wow profound statement, but face reality, he has been gone for 30 plus years and still has people who respect him, where as you, well its just sad, isn't, sad that you didnt have what it takes to make something of yourself, you almost earn my sympathy but your not quite worth it.

[Jeffcv66]

deuxchem i see u got the chem right why dont u go smoke some of it and keep your stupid comments to yourself

[deuxchem]

john wayne

DEAD

[yellowjacket1967]

@deuxchem = Piece of $hit

[GESSO217]

@deuxchem, Perhapes. But I'm sure he inspired a lot of people to wear that uniform.

[tailspin37]

From an old Sailor (73 yo), I thank you for posting this video I was one of the fortunate who came home, Many of my shipmates did not, May they all RIP.

God Bless America, and Her People!

John

[legoman1800]

@tailspin37 John, did you serve in WW2, Veitnam, or Korea? My PopPop served in the Korean war. He would have passed three years ago February 5th. I salute you.

Thank you for serving,

legoman1800 (Vince Tucci)

P.S.

after highschool, I want to join the Military as well.

[marinesarelife1]

@legoman1800

My Grandaddy Fought in WWII, an my daddy went to Vietnam.

And Im proud to say that im earnin my spot in my family tree, deep in this persian sand

OORAH

[legoman1800]

@marinesarelife1 Congradulations! I, in my previous comment, am going into the USAF after highschool. My PopPop was a vet in the Korean War. His brother was in the Navy during Vietnam i think. Now my brother is thinking of joining the Navy as well. I wish you luck. Good Luck. May God in his divine power, look over our troops and may He keep them safe.

[marinesarelife1]

@legoman1800

Fair Winds and followin seas brother

Semper Fi

[legoman1800]

@marinesarelife1 Semper Fi=Always Faithful

God bless you and God bless America

[w2504x4]

douchchem: I served in the special forces, 1/7 SFG(A) 3/20SFG (A) also with the 82nd, totaled 3 combat tours. John Wayne is still my hero next to my father. Do you know why he didnt serve, maybe you should do a little research. But your probably to dumb and lazy. So how much have you served, most likely never, your just a jealous looser always pissed at the world for the way your turned out.

[Jeffcv66]

Yea and ure about as stupid as they come too. so get off that he was a draft doger stupid. SO go smoke what ever ure somking somewhere else and leave john wayne alone. If you really wanna pick on someone go pick on sone of the dumb butts we now have in washington dc

[SuperKriegsmarine]

john wayne did not serve one because of his age and two he had health problems that prevented him in enlisting

[deuxchem]

Seriously? Why do people idolize Wayne. He was only an actor who pretended to be a soldier. He never wore an actual uniform. Basically a draft dodger.

[mdc2296]

@deuxchem he was a great actor and many people grew up watching his movies. He was a native Iowan just like myself. I think was and still is a great man. He is an iconic figure of the american dream. i am not arguing with you or insulting you wish to insult John Wayne, then you obviously dont understand how fantastic he really was.

[500VulcanRider]

@deuxchem Get your facts straight, he was exempt from the draft when WWII started due to his age at the time Pearl Harbor was bombed he was 34 above draft age. A draft dodger is someone like Muhammad Ali who wouldn't fight for religious reasons but made a fortune beating the hell out of people. (Guess is ok to beat them up just not kill em)

[Jeffcv66]

@deuxchem You're an Idiot if you don't know what you are talking about the best thing to do is keep your mouth shut.

[synthia40]

@deuxchem He was not able to go due to age and his contract. If you would research, he used his fame to boost the morale of the troops and tried to help the cause any way he could. He was NOT happy that he could not go.

[davemoore52266]

@deuxchem there have been lots of actors that portrayed military roles that never served. did you serve? I am retired Navy.

[legoman1800]

@deuxchem FUCK YOU!!!!!!

[Cavelson]

No words...

[dashby123]

@bullfrog11758

what a stupid reply

[phillip549]

god bless this beutiful contry

[danazrealtor4you]

God Bless America, My Home, My Country, fought for by my (our) relatives so we could live in freedom. SB1070

[ilovemyanimals74]

Why is it that we do not have any singers, songwriters, actors,etc. who have taken it upon themselves to do services such as this one done by John Wayne. Red Skeleton did the Pledge, Johnny Cash did Ragged Old Flag. Where are all these songs/poems now when we need them the most?! Thank God that we had some GREAT americans such as these men who loved thier country so much. God bless AMerica and all that defend her!!!

[GaCountryGirl024]

@ilovemyanimals74

I think Tim Magraw did a pretty good job with the song after 9-11 2001.

I also think that the time singing artist Tim Magraw, Toby Keith just to name a few as many have been there it takes time and bravery to entertain our troops while we are at war and to me that is a tribute to them as well as this video is... We the USA may not remember it but at the time our troops are doing battle I am sure they are grateful that they have these great men there to entertain them!!

[chefsean31]

WHO-HA! god bless america



[timtipton5071256]

Thank you soldiers...Our women & men putting their lives on the line for our safety and freedoms....I'll never go a day without thinking of what you've done and are still doing.....You are loved.....

[NSennott]

Some Gave All & All Gave Some - God Bless All Who & Have Served Our Country.

[ThePackers123]

I miss John Waynes Hollywood. I miss John Waynes America. I hope this isn't taps for her.

[shndriver605]

as a former soldier and recently three years in Iraq as a civilian truck driver supporting ALL branches. GOD BLESS ALL AMERICANS !

[rdwngsfan92]

one of the greatest patriots next to johnny cash

[WildTrikes]

And Ted Nugent

[pedrolegion]

God Bless America.

Excelent and beautiful.

Thanks

[scheissdreckhass]

John Wayne is America.

[FmrUSMCRnTX]

John Wayne was truly a great American and patriot. God Bless him and all the brave men & women who have served and who serve now in our outstanding military forces! They (and their families) deserve the thanks and support of this nation. Semper Fi!

[HistoryBoy23]

John Wayne was a true blue american. he is an icon and his legacy will be remembered forever.

[RodeoCowboyTexas]

God Bless the United States of America !

[kaisnmirtez]

Thank you and God Bless all our troops.

[riseofdixieland13]

if it wasn't for is movie sands of iwo jima i would never have been able to join the marines

rest in peace

[sweetbilly]

God bless John Wayne, he was never allowed to wear the uniform in defense of this country but none the less I consider him to be one of the greatest American solders that ever lived! America is the lesser without him, he never once apologized for America's failure to succeed, but then again he never had to. America has always done all she could to better humanity and the world and that's all God and man can ask. The best you can do.

[duanekuiper]

Thank You!

[BBCTD496]

Very powerful. Thank you.

[memberbill]

I'm just an old soldier and this brings tears to this mans eyes. Thanks.

Bill

[dEaDWARD27]

@memberbill

no...THANK YOU!!!!

[huck300]

Thank You apicecream. Beautiful Video, Thank You

I have friends in Arlington... There is the true cost of Freedom. When we joined the Military we signed a blank check... payable with our lives to protect America & our Freedom. Too many paid that high price,.. our finest are resting in Arlington.

[AdmiralCSN]

People in this country take their freedom for granted. They never think about the price that's been paid to win it and keep it.

[sphinxrising58]

True, they are far too busy marching up & down the streets yelling " Freedom ", or lack thereof.

Takes way more than marching, yelling &, waving a flag to stay free, but most nowdays want no part of that stuff.

[Molliepet]

God BLESS America's soliders!

[enduringpatriot]

Beautiful and heartfelt reminder of those that have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in freedom. Thank you for posting this video.