I Am Major Richard D Winters

[junno111]

that was a great song and a great performance...cheers

[Maysey1]

Fantastic song Johnny and very heart touching, I'm glad I stopped by this morning and hope to spend more time on your channel. Mark

[Jamoof]

...heart...

[McCloudwuss]

8 months have passed since the world loss of a hero, a Man like there is no more, and still, this song makes my fly with them.

What great honor in this tribute to the all! Thanks Johnny, hope to play it someday in my guitar :)

[McCloudwuss]

Anyway, you should record this one! is very very beautifull!

[Johnny909]

@McCloudwuss Thanks so much for taking the time to leave that generous comment.

[101airbornne]

great job

[joelSanFrancisco]

Hey Johnny, congratulations on surpassing 2000 visitors to the song. I've returned a few times to get another listen.

[Johnny909]

@joelSanFrancisco Hey, thank you for helping me celebrate that. It's a story that deserves our attention, isn't it? Not the 2000 listens, but the story of those men. I appreciate you taking the time to leave that message ;-)

[Trogiss]

wow you are awesome

[Monkeykelci]

Major Winters is one of the reasons I am even considering serving in the military. He was an amazing man. And this is quite the tribute.

I enjoyed it with tears in my eyes.

Thank you, sir.

Currahee, Major Winters. Rest in peace with those of your brothers that have joined you in heaven.

[Johnny909]

@Monkeykelci All the very best to you whatever you decided and thank you for taking the time to leave such a generous comment. All the best from British Columbia ;-)

[darklion53]

Meant to say it didnt really sound that good.

[Johnny909]

@darklion53 I copy that soldier. Over. And out ;-)

[darklion53]

Didn't really like the sound but the action is far greater than how it sounds. I bet he would be honored that such kind words were put into song. He is a true soldier and is an inspiration. He is/was my inspiration to join tge Army. I feel honored just to serve in the same branch. This goes to all prior service who were honorably discharged. Its a pleasure.

[joelSanFrancisco]

Johnny - G R E A T song and great rendition. I was captivated. I think I'll probably hear it in my head for days. You have the perfect singing voice to deliver it too. I wish Dick could have heard it. You captured some of the mental anguish that must have haunted, though he never showed it too much.

[Johnny909]

@joelSanFrancisco Thank you very much for taking the time to write those kind words. When I write I really hope that I'll communicate something so it matters a great deal to hear I've managed to succeed in that mission. Cheers from British Columbia ;-)

[JayJay1990fromwiehl]

I nearly cried

[Johnny909]

@JayJay1990fromwiehl That's high praise. Thank you ;-)

[freeman2545]

pretty good stuff goin on

[HueyJoe]

What a great song for a great man!!

R.I.P. Major Richard D. Winters

[Johnny909]

@HueyJoe Thank you Huey Joe ;-)

[alexandraxxxxxx]

I just love your voice...wonderful. video

..lovely to be friends ..thank you for invite..;))

[Johnny909]

@alexandraxxxxxx Thanks for that kindness ;-)

[BillysHilarious]

R.I.P I salute you !

[leathershine]

Your commitment in time and respect, with such a moving ode to the men of Easy Company is a fitting tribute to those that we here today stand and recognize, but so much more so to those...that never came back...to live the wonderful lives that we are so indebted to those who gave their last measure. Every day...we must..as was said at the end of Saving Private Ryan....EARN IT!

[Johnny909]

@leathershine Thanks again, very much Leathershine.

[leathershine]

Dick would be the last one to admit to any of all our comments, praise and honor about him.....and all he accompolished. In fact, he was so humble he wouldnt even allow the fact that he passed to be notifed to the media...until after his funeral. ....because to his mind...I am sure he was just the guy who had the fortune or fate to lead his company.

Thats why...he took the position...that he was not a hero....but was fortunate to serve in a company of heroes!

[Johnny909]

@leathershine That, in and of itself, is remarkable. I watched the documentary The Men Of Easy Company, and as powerful as the HBO series was/is, the real men telling their stories is just amazing. Ought to be required study in current history curriculum.

[jblackmd1]

amazing songwriter! Beautiful lyrics

[SuperGreenmachine1]

Well done and very moving, Johnny...Those chords after "the Fourth of July" were wonderful. This is a fitting tribute to a true American hero. We owe him and his generation so very much. May he and his fellow warriors know love and peace and happiness forever. God bless you Major Winters.

[Johnny909]

@SuperGreenmachine1 I appreciate that very much. He was a real example in a number of ways. Remarkable that he insisted he would draw no attention on his passing. He really sincerely rejected the idea he was a hero, but he laid on the line for freedom so I think he might smile upon hearing our insistence that he WAS, without any question, a hero.

[kstoughton]

HOLY SHIT!!! that was amazing If winters ever heard that it would bring tears to his eye great job buddy a friend from the north. R.I.P Winters Lest we Forget

[Johnny909]

@kstoughton I'm really pleased that you liked the song. I spent lots of time writing it and trying to do justice to those men and their story.

[JonnyAinsley27]

really liked the song. R.i.P Major Winters, Can't belive he's passed, he seemed invincible

[Johnny909]

@JonnyAinsley27 He lived a very long life, and I agree, sometime with folks who are "larger than life" it's hard to imagine they pass. He will be remembered...

[JessesWarMovies]

Wow..this is beautiful, RIP Major Winters

[Johnny909]

@JessesWarMovies Thanks for recognizing the song and men of Easy Company.

[ReySkin]

I'm a italian Guy.

Thank you for give us our liberty Major Winters.

R.I.P.

[bladieblaad]

Wow, a beautifull ode to the men who set my continent and my country (Holland) free.

Thank you.

[JayJay1990fromwiehl]

great song!! RIP Major Richard D. "Dick" Winters

*January 21, 1918 - †January 2, 2011

[gotmilk7926]

@johnny909 We are in a day and age when terms like "hero" and "superstar" have become trite through overuse. When it comes to Major Dick Winters - there was a true hero. I struggle for the words to describe the undying debt of gratitude we all owe Maj. Winters, and the men who fought and died alongside him.

Your melodic sense and musical skills are admirable; you've musically "described" that debt of gratitude that I wish I could craft in my own way. A truly wonderful tribute.

[Johnny909]

@gotmilk7926 Thanks so much. I really do appreciate your comment. I worked on this song for a long time because I wanted to get it as "right" as I could. It might have been much longer, and mentioned more of the men by name, but my concern was that then I might lose the central impulse musically (the feeling) and the essential story about how horrible war is, and it's immense human cost.

[sixstringplanet]

Excellent song! You should share this with the members of sixstringplanet com

[Johnny909]

@sixstringplanet Thanks so much for the kind words. What is sixstringplanet?

[sixstringplanet]

@Johnny909 We are a FREE non-professional guitarist community on the Internet. Check us out at sixstringplanet com.

[remoods]

Really great song !

REMOODS

[Johnny909]

@remoods Thanks, I appreciated every comment.

[lizardking1775]

thank you so much great song

[Johnny909]

@lizardking1775 Your most welcome and thank you for the kind words.

[Tadek59]

Excellent performance and great song !

Bravo !

[Johnny909]

@Tadek59 Thanks so much. His was a very inspiring story.

[86jordan86]

they have done so much for us people dont realise brother

[Johnny909]

@86jordan86 There is no question about that. Thanks for listening to the song.

[LaRsEyYy]

This is such a great song.

I've never heared such an amazing song.

[Johnny909]

@LaRsEyYy Much appreciated!

[jamme17]

u did well mate!

[Johnny909]

Thanks so much. These men are a tremendous inspiration.

[Pur3aznshuffl3r]

great song i love it.

did you write this?

[Johnny909]

Yes sir.

[Pur3aznshuffl3r]

thats amazing! great job

[crimethinkband]

great song .. excellent lyrics .. beautiful melody .. if i was capable of human emotion it would bring a tear to my eye ;)

ps. can't wait to jam it with ya :D

[Johnny909]

Peel an onion, Shamus ;-)

[roowke]

thanks for the song. very nice indeed. thanks for the support!

Ronald ( from the forum)

[bobgatewood]

great song

[paganmaestro]

We share that moment when we turn on the camera, move into place, take a breath, wiggle our fingers, pray memory doesn't desert us, and sing the song. We watch the "views" climb, wait for a comment or two. We do it because we love the experience of making something which may actually touch someone. Took me a week to get around to listening, John. Glad I did, and glad you took the time and walked the mile in the protagonist's shoes. It's one of your best. -DL

[Johnny909]

Thanks so much Duke. You sure nailed the moment of song making. I worked hard on this one, needing it to speak, if at all possible, for someone else than me.

[teewonssis]

Love it.

[Johnny909]

Thanks so much Linda. It felt like a risk, because I knew it would come up short, but I've given it my best shot. A song to honour, properly, this story and all the men would be very very long indeed. Thanks again.

[bastognegirl]

Very well done! Love it :-)

(Linda from the forum)