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  • Freedom isn't free one of the dumbest statements I ever heard, and all the brainless conditioned humans believe it, repeat it, and live it, and die it.

  • @DavidTexen The statement may sound odd to you, but it is a true statement. Freedom has a cost that those who don't know anything about history can't appreciate. That cost is also ignored by those who have had their freedom handed to them on a silver platter, as is the case with many here in the States and in the western democracies who say things like what you've said. Freedom definitely has a price, my friend. Don't be shortsighted. And thanks for the sub.

  • BTW- @armyveteran101st :

    The video is titled "freedom isn't free", but if you censor your comments section, that's NOT freedom.

    And if you don't allow This comment to post, then you only prove me right about everything.

  • @planetery I screen the comments because many come to this video to complain about U.S. policy and about the U.S. military, and this video is not the proper venue for that kind of stuff. This video is about honoring those who volunteer to serve the country, regardless of politics. I generally don't have a problem with people expressing themselves as long as they do it respectfully and in a way that makes sense. Your comments will not be censored as long as you stick to that formula.

  • @planetery BTW, your first comment was deleted because it didn't stick to the formula.

  • @planetery Your subsequent comments were deleted for that reason as well. This is not a policy forum. If you come here for any purpose other than to pay homage to those who have fought and died for this country, you are in the wrong video. I won't dishonor the memory of our fallen by allowing people to turn this homage to them into a crass political discussion. Even though I feel no apology is necessary at all, I nevertheless apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • We owe the freedom that we are enjoying today to these men and women. What they have done today and yesterday made everyone cherish this freedom.

  • Thank-You to all My GI brothers and sisters For your service. SGT, G, A. Olson USAF,1976-1980.

  • Watching this again! Wow. Absolutely moving! Thanks again for posting!

  • @ParasiteQueen1 Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

  • To think of all those men and women who have served in the name of my country, of happiness of life, liberty and the pursuit , is a touching thing that we, a nation celebrate once a year in November-- Veterans day. But to me it means thinking about the care and respect we provide for those who fought for us over the years. I appreciate that my Grandfather and dad have fought in wars that are important to my history, but it is more important to me to see how they are being treated now

  • Thank You for thanking me US Army Retired. And for the ones who have takin my place Thank you and God Bless you.

  • Some of the hardest working, bravest, and kindest people i've ever met served. Huge thanks to every veteran and a special thanks to each veteran that sat down and talked with me about their experiences. It never went unnoticed. I have a much deeper respect for out service member because of it. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • very moving. thank you for posting! All Veterans past, present and future hold a special place in my heart!

  • This is an extremely moving video. I wish I would have found this video before the Veteran's Day holiday because I would sent it as an e-card to a lot of people. I also love the music here, as it is the theme song from the Band of Brothers mini-series. Great video once again!

  • Thanks for a job well done!!

    Semper Fi from a USMC Viet Vet.

  • Call them what ever you like, but I will only call them brothers.

  • It is impossible to pu tinto words

    How amazing it is that Someone would risk their life

    For the freedom of people he/she has never met.

    To show my gratitude I have made a song/poem

    Please check out my veteran's day tribute on my page as I try to show my gratitude

    In the best way that I can.

  • Imagine a generation with no new war veterans.

  • Thanks each and every Veteran past and present. Thanks for you service to our country that I may be free to sit at my desk and type this. May God comfort the families of all. Those families who lost loved ones, my heart goes out to you, may you find comfort in knowing that you loved ones are in Gods arms and you will see them again. May God comfort the families who have loved one right now over seas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved one. Thanks to the families who scarifice

  • Well acording to a bunch of Sr. s at my high school, Veteran's Day was Senior Skip Day. And now I am ashamed to be part of the 2012 graduating class.

  • What I want people to remember is that in WWII Infantrymen saw combat on an average of 10 days/year in Vietnam they saw an average of over 200 days/year. Two Thirds of those were drafted, people generally "volunteered" in services that had little chance of seeing combat during Vietnam. I will always respect our Infantrymen the most, especially those today who are all volunteers.

  • @zaurakdigis I generally view statements like yours with suspicion, because the distinctions you are trying to make here are irrelevant to the purpose and spirit of this video. I don't appreciate it when attempts are made to question the worthiness of a veteran's service on the basis of the capacity in which he/she served. All veterans took the same Oath and made a pledge to uphold that Oath at the cost of their lives if necessary, and they're all equally worthy. All gave some, some gave all.

  • @zaurakdigis my uncle was one of the ones in the frount line he had atleast 3 purple hearts rip james richared luckey

  • my uncle was one of the ones in the frount line he had atleast 3 purple hearts rip james richared luckey

  • Beautiful dedication, my son is a 6 times deployed USAF captain and still serving God bless you all each and every one of you.

  • watch: /watch?v=DdCwD5TdMDM 

  • GOD BLESS ALL WHO GAVE SO WE COULD BE FREE AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET OUR HERO'S WHO WENT WITHOUT SO WE MAY WALK FREE I AM IN AWE OF ALL MY HERO'S I LOVE YOU ALL FROM MY HEART AND MY SOUL BLESS THEM AND KEEP THEM ALWAYS WITH US X0X0X TYILUALL

  • @MultiKatieanne well said

  • Help us reach 1 million youtube views to support the 1st AD Museum at Ft. Bliss, Teas. See the Russian Hind 6 attack helicopter, which was captured in Afghanistan by the U.S. Army. The Russian Hind 6 helicopter was featured in the Rambo 3 movie. Tribute to Restrepo the movie winner of the US Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, a story of military heros.

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  • The 11 people that disliked this video deserve to rot there lives away. Thank you vets for everything you have done for this country and it's people, your sacrifices will always be remebered.

  • thank you for fighting for our freedom

  • It was an honor and a choice to serve my country and I'd do it again if needed or asked. Thank you to all of my fellow veterans, past and present. God bless you and our home, the United States of America! :) USAF proud!

  • Thank you vets! We are all very proud of you!

  • wow speechless and thankyou.and thankyou all my fellow vets.and god bless america:)

  • God is with the soldiers on the battlefield and as every persons spirit in our country as well, I salute you for posting this video God bless you and the soldiers for keeping our country safe.

  • Thank You!

  • god bless you and for giving us our freedom i salute

  • God bless our vets and God bless America!

  • happy veterans day my band of brothers.

  • If you ever watch the band of brothers. This is the song thats from it at the very beginning and it makes me cry everytime i hear it

  • Brilliant video and happy veterans day

  • Thank you! En name of my Father Veteran WWII and my family. God Bless our Troops!! And we never forget Freedom is not Free!

  • Beautiful tribute! Thank you

  • Thank you for this video. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, & courage. Thank you for speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Thank you for reminding us what truly matters.  Hoping all veterans feel the profound gratitude and honor that we are humbly sending to them.

  • From a Desert Storm Vet. to all other Vets....... Thank you for serving!!!!!

  • How can someone hit dislike on this!?

  • This we'll defend. For those that came before me and all of those that will surely come after. THANK YOU!!!! We all have a rendezvous with destiny. AIRBORNE!!!

  • This we'll defend. For those that came before me and all of those that will surely come after. THANK YOU!!!! We all have a rendezvous with destiny. 

  • THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO...POSTING IT ON MY FB WITH ALL MY RESPECT FOR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT...GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

  • Semper FI! God Bless all vets!

  • Thank you for posting - and thank you for your service "101st" (Screaming Eagles)!

  • Thank you for that. A simple "thank you" from anyone can make a day great for a veteran.

  • Thank you for your service and for posting this video.

  • Thank you to all the vets!  <3

  • For My Dad ( W.I.A ) His Bestfriend Herman E Hill ( K.I.A. ) Korean War And All Our Veterans Past & Present God Bless & Thank You For Your Service To Our Counrty

  • Thank you for my freedom. God bless each of you!!!!!

  • Im awaiting shipment for BCT and AIT to become a us army cavalry scout, its a great feeling being a enlisted man, i love the army and my country and am proud to be doing my duty and serving thank you to all veterans god bless you all Hooahh!

  • Freedom is not free......and as a veteran of the US Army Rangers I woud like to dedicate this moment of silence and this day to every man woman or child that lost their life to defend and honor the greatest country on earth, to all those who serve or have served.....you are MY heroes...always

  • This video made me cry it is so well done...... :)

  • remember free cost lives

  • great video! thanks a lot.

  • I Bow My Head to Pray. And Ask a Special Blessing. On The Troops. the Families. The Veterans. And. The World. That All who Suffer for a Just Cause may be Vindicated. In Jesus' Name We Pray. Amen. Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." ♥ 1 Chronicles 28:9b "For the Lord searches every heart, and understands every desire and every thought." +
  • Lest we forget.

  • Thank you to everyone who has served in the military and are currently serving. Hooyah

  • A soldier fights not because he hates what's in front of him,

    but because he loves what's behind him.

  • Crying...

  • Thank you, Vets... and those currently serving. We can never repay your sacrifice; it's value is far beyond anything on this earth. This is for you..

    "Posterity-- You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it."

    - John Quincy Adams.

  • Thank you for posting. My son is with the TN National Guard. He deployed for Iraq in 2003 from Ft. Campbell - I love the 101st! You guys were the best as we waited weeks for his departure.  Army Mom

  • Awesome and powerful video. Remember and honor the past, thank and honor the present. From an active duty Sailor to those who support us each and everyday, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Beautiful production!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Semper Fi

  • These videos makes me think of my uncle who got shot down in vietnam

  • Great video, thanks for posting. De Opresso Liber

    20thSFG(A) 2000-2008

  • Service to one's country is among the highest of callings. No matter if a service member is in harm's way or not, the decision to step foward and take an oath to protect their fellow citizens is an act of bravery. Honor them tomorrow for it, and pray that people are always willing to heed that call. Keep the faith, brothers- and sisters-in arms!

  • God bless our troops!

  • Thanks so much for this. I've just uploaded a song I wrote for one of the many people left behind. It's called "The Room at the Top of the Stairs."

  • Great video. So proud to have served for 22 years. God Bless all our veterans.

  • Thanks for making this. It hit on all levels.

    To those who have served, to those who are still serving, and to those who never left the field of battle. From one veteran to another i salute all of you.

  • Thank you for the video and an even greater thanks for your service. I humble to live in a country of such great men and women who put themselves in harm's way to provide and protect our freedom. God bless all our military men and women and their families!

  • Thank you for posting this video. Very moving and quite relavant to this world. May we never forget the sacrifices men and women of the armed forces have made for us. My son is an active-duty Marine, has made six deployments and will be making his seventh next Spring. My father was a veteran and I am so proud of both of them.

  • I am a US Air Force veteran - thanks for sharing this video, words simply cannot express......

  • Always moving... proud to have served... and Semper Fidelis to my fellow Devil Dogs and to all soldiers. etc. this week... and each day!

  • My dad was served in vietnam and passed away six mos ago on the 11th. Thank you so much for posting this video! Thank God and thanks to all of our soldiers for our feedom today!!!!!!

  • this is a great video i am a soldier currently serving with the 101st HRC in kuwait i am on my foruth deployment in the middle east...and to all the veterans and all my brothers and sisters in arms ....Thank you for serving its an honor to serve next to you

  • Thanks for posting this - I used it for my Veterans Day 2011 "Salute" on my blog, on laketow.blogspot.com Thanks for your service

    USCG CWO3 (Ret) Charles Meyer USCG SQUADRON ONE, VIETNAM, 1969 -70

  • I served in the 82nd, 2/504 PIR. Airborne, that was damn fine! STRAC! Thank You! I will share this will all of my friends and family! By the way....WELCOME HOME! God Bless You!

  • @EricBBrandon1 I just want to say, "Thank you.. " for your service.

  • To all my fellow Veterans and active Military Service Members…I Whole Heartedly “Salute” You for your Patriotism, Service and Sacrifice!!! U.S.A. #1

    ARMY…”This We’ll Defend”

    NAVY

    AIR FORCE

    MARINES

    COAST GUARD

    GOD BLESS...ALWAYS!!!

  • great video ... it is very moving and by all means keep up the good work.. I salute you

  • @kelli7767 And I salute you right back! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

  • God bless those who gave their all and to the ones who now stand on the front line to protect us.

  • Thanks for posting this beautiful clip with great and touching background music.

  • Great video, you are a class act, a true American.

  • May we never forget.

  • Thank you for posting this video it goes to show that there is appreciation

  • @PV2RS You are quite welcome, and thank you for watching. My appreciation for my fellow veterans and their service to our country is such that I would upload a thousand videos just like this one if that were possible. Words cannot express the debt of gratitude that is owed to them by our country and its posterity.

  • Freedom isnt free it costs folks like you and me

  • Soldiers give there lives to protect us,while we just sit and play not a care in the world.

    Soldiers say goodbye to their allies,while we play with friends.

    Rest in Peace and may God be with those fellow soldiers

  • @NoblesseGlint1 They aren't protecting us or making us safer. The United States presence in the middle east is just pissing the world off and making more people hate us.

  • @esh325 That's a political opinion that has nothing to do with this video. This video is about honoring those who have volunteered to endure sacrifice and pain while serving our country, regardless of politics. If you don't have the ability to understand that concept and abide by it, I'll ask you to air your opinions in the proper venue and to keep from doing that in this space. This video is certainly not the proper venue for that. Politics is one thing, and the troops are something else, OK?

  • Then leave no one is stoping you . No greater love Is known than to lay your life down for your fellow man. Well composed

  • Then leave , we do what is asked of us with out anything in return. No greater love than to lay your live down for your fellow man.

  • What a great tribute. Thanks for sharing!

  • Thank you.

  • Much Love and God Bless!!!!!!

  • Remembering my friend, ROBERT WHITESIDE, LT., U.S. Navy 1944-1969

  • how cn anyone dislike this is beyond me

  • i enlisted in the marine corps last week, i cannot wait to be part of the few and the proud and part of the United States military. OORAH thank you for this video!

  • My uncle is a retired servicemen serving in Kuwait 1991, and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-05. I have the utmost respect and honor for him.

  • Thank you for sharing this video. I also shared it on my facebook page. Thank you for your service and I am glad that you made it back safely.

  • John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

    With all my heart I say thank you and God bless you always!

  • @CALA33189

    Amen!

  • My ex works with the families of the soldiers and their possessions, I think this is probably the hardware job that all my family has had to do! Those poor families are devastated and he is there to help as best he can! He may be my EX BUT I AM VERY PROUD OF HIS KINDNESS AND LOYALTY TO THOSE FAMILIES!!

  • Thank you for all that you do, thanks to my late dad, who gave 20 years of his life and fought in Viet Nam for our freedom, I am grateful every day for all of the battles fought to keep this country free....God bless every single one of you.

  • my husbands father was 101st airborne as was his uncle nice vid

  • God bless all our veterans and those who have given their lives. A special thank you to the 101st who have paid such a difficult price this past year in Afghanistan and over the course of the unit's history. We will never forget you.

  • THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!  GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

  • THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!!!!! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!!!!

  • thank you for your service.. thanks for the video.

  • I have been to the Wall in Washingtion and you can hear a pin drop, my dad was in the Army for 21 yrs and i thank god he did make it back home from Viet nam, God Bless them all.

  • Greater love hath no man than this; that he lay down his life for his friends. Keep the faith, brothers and sisters in uniform. And for those who have never served, we appreciate the kind words of thanks. But please, stop and give a quiet thanks and prayer for those who don't come home to cheering crowds and parades. This is their day, rightly so. We gave some, but they gave all.

  • Great Video , A salute to all who serve in our Armed Forces 2011.

  • thank you for those that have gone before me.  AF Vet 72-95

  • To all you service people,God bless you all,all of you!You are my hero.And Dad,wherever you are at ,I love you.Without all of you guys ,we would have never made it....ONCE AGAIN THANKS!

  • This is the music to 'The Pacific'.

  • @Flavie3366 No, but you're close. It is the theme to the HBO original series "Band of Brothers". The theme to "The Pacific" would have been equally good with this piece, however, as it is very moving and inspirational. Maybe I'll use it in a future video at some point. Thanks for watching!

  • @armyveteran101st its similar though isn't it i haven't seen pacific yet but i heard it was amazing

  • To the Members of our Armed Forces, past and present: Thank You for Your Service to Our Country! May God Bless and Keep you!

  • God bless all my fellow brother's & sister's in arms.. Including our Allies, may God bless each and everyone of you. USAF.

  • The land of the free, because of the brave! Thank you veterans!

  • Saepis Exertus; Semper Fidelis; Frater Infinitas. Often Tested; Always Faithful; Brothers Forever!

    May God bless the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, their families and the United States of America!

    Sgt JA Delaney USMC Jan '88 - May '98

  • To all of my fellow veterans and brothers and sisters currently serving in our armed forces: May God Bless you and yours this coming Memorial Day!! And thank you for all you have done and all you continue to do in the honor of serving your country.. We continue to be the LAND OF THE FREE and THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!! And to the fallen who have served with honor we are humbled by your sacrifice for "No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for his friend! Bravo Zulu and Semper Fortis!!

  • Thank You

    

  • Thanks for the beautiful video. It puts things into perspective as we approach Memorial Day 2011. Many of our fellow veterans cannot enjoy a peaceful weekend with their families like the rest of us can. - Army Vet, Iraq 2007, "The Surge"

  • May God bless each and every one of our service men and women, in all things, always.

    Semper Fidelis!

  • Thank you for YOUR service, ArmyFirst. (((Welcome Home HUGS))). Beautiful, meaningful video that honors ALL who serve(d). My Daddy; his four brothers; Mom's brother; MY brother; several cousins served. All branches. Many saw war -- one of my Daddy's brothers survived Bataan. I joined the USAF to travel, came to TX, never left. God bless you, Sir.

  • @stormspinner1 Hey, lady! Haven't heard from you in a while, and I'm glad you're OK. Memorial Day is approaching again, and I thank you and your family for your good service to our Country! );-)

  • Thank You All Veterans past and present!!!!

  • "GARRYOWEN"

  • watch,freedom town!

  • u know im glad to b an american, to b apart of such a great that is gaurded by our soldiers, our heros. My buddy is n the army infatry and is in iraq right now. 3 weeks ago his humvee was hit by an I.E.D. Killed 2 of his buddies and put him and another in the hospital severaly injuring the other. He came out with a few cuts only bcause he was on the turret. I preyed for his fallen comrads and there family and i thank god i we have heros, gaurdians like my buddy and his fallen comrads. God bless.

  • Nothing can repay what are fallen soldiers have given us but what we can do is honor thier sacrifice and help the familys who have lost thier loved ones as our brave troops press on to defend our right and our freedom and our home.

  • BAND OF BROTHERS THEME#@@!

  • I salute to those soliders that sacrifice their lives for the peace,honor,selflessness,compa­ssion,and freedom for their contry,may God Bless America

  • i remeber watching this at my high school a week ago and im started crying so hard....God Bless the United States Army!

  • @TheMushyb :( Where's the love for the rest of us?

  • beautiful, liberty allways

  • Beautiful video. My love and support go to all our troops, despite how I feel about the current wars we are fighting. God bless our American soldiers!

  • AWSOME. Thanks to all who have served and are serving.

  • Excellent Video. Very touching.

  • I ran 11.2 miles to say thank you.... In my honor and my dedication i wanna say thank you to those who serve and died for the past 200 years... you will never be forgetten!................Free­dom Isnt Free... Remember that vets!

  • Thank you and God bless all who have served and those currently serving our country with honor in the cause of the defense of freedom versus tyranny. May the Lord protect, bless and guide you all daily and give strength to your and your families, and heal the losses experienced by those who have lost a loved one or friend in the cause of freedom. God bless you all and may God continue to bless America. May we always look to God as our Maker and Protector.

  • who were the 3 assholes that voted this down...

  • I'm a soldier in the army right now, and I would like to thank the people who made this video, very moving!

  • @gumbumsee77 Thank you for watching, trooper! I didn't make the video, but I was glad to post it here in honor of you, your fellow service members on active duty, my fellow Veterans, and our Country. I thank you for your service, and for wearing the uniform of the best Army in the world! HOOAH!

  • @gumbumsee77 No, Soldier... we thank you. May God watch over you always. Thank you... ! BTW, Soldier, there are millions of us back home, who get on their knees each night, and pray for you... we don't know your names, but we're praying just the same... Somebody's praying for you...

  • i would like to thank you for making this video. and for all the men and women that are serving and/or served thank you. i salute you

  • @jasongrl88 And I salute you right back! Thank you for the very kind words, and thank you for watching! ];-)

  • my grandfather fought in WWII... R.I.P grandpa, your sacrafice will not be forgotten.

  • Semper Fi, Matt--fairwindsandseas

  • Awesome video brother. Happy veterans day from a fellow soldier.

  • i'm 12 and my dream is to serve for my country when i get older. My great grandpa was in WW II and my grandpa was in the Navy and they told me they lost a few friends in combat. I wish to serve once as they did and either lose my allies in my arms, lose my life for my country, or win the war with a victory shout and celebrate. I want to join the Navy SEALs and get into the front lines. But, godbless those who lost there lives. Amen

  • @damienscov God bless you! What a noble and courageous goal!

  • I watched this video in class today, I love the epic music. I was trying not to break down, people my age (highschool [and younger]) dont seem to realize how lucky we are to be born in such a wonderful, strong country. When watching the video, it touched me....but, the others in my class sat there emotionless, like rocks. It made me sad. Dont they realize how many people died? Who paid a sacrifice....to have them be born into a Republic. Powerful video.

  • I am an 2x OIF Vet and I would like to take the time to thank the Vietnam Vets for being the first to welcome us home and the first to block the protesters so that what happened to them never happened to us. Thank you to all Vets but esspecially the Vietnam Vets!!!

  • Thank you for putting this together.

  • Semper Fidelis-Always Faithful.

    God bless, and Happy Veterans' Day

  • Wonderful video! Thank you for posting this.

    Happy Veterans Day!

    Thank you Veterans one and all!!!!

  • what song is this?

  • TheFedupCitizen is not so fed up today. Today I take time to pray for, and honor the men, and women that have given their live for my freedom. Thank you, thank you, and thank you soldiers for my freedom!

  • to all veterans who serve thank you.to the ones that died i salute. thank you veterans.my uncle fought with the army rangers,made it back alive,however,his buddy was pronounced KIA while helping kids get to cover.

  • Thank you for this tribute. My son is a veteran, he completed 2 tours in Iraq and thankfully came home. Thank you to all of our veterans!

  • Lovely video. We can never give enough thanks to those who put their lives on the line every day for our freedom.

  • Beautifully done!!! Thank you Dad for serving! I miss you everyday, Go Army Pride!

  • God Bless all veterans. My husband, my grandfather, my uncle, my father in law, my husbands cousins and all veterans.

  • awesome video! thank you for making this and showing support for our veterans

  • From all of the Schneider National family, thank you for your service!