I have been sending Troop boxes over with this as an inspiration from Our Country, and GCS Distributing, since 2001. I love all of our Troops, their Families, our loving Countrymen and Patriots.
May God Always Bless all of them. And may God always Bless GCS for their support of my Dad and All of Our Troops ... Always!
That reminds me ... It is time to send a donation to GCS for all of their work! Love you!
To all these brave soldiers I say "well done" you've more than earned your corner in Heaven some day...My dad is a WWII Vet and I am as proud of him as I am of my son and daughter who have also became Military soldiers... Bravo!
The first time I heard this song, it sounded like it was composed 100 years ago - when we were an agrarian society. I thought of a young person on a farm, perhaps in Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa who wanted to escape the farm and go out to discover himself . Too bad the images related to these words are of Military Occupiers. SAD, SAD, SAD. Just the opposite of what this song is about...
Listening to this song, sang this well. Is as touching as anything can get....I sang this back in 8th grade in Fayetteville Arkansas. This song even then grabbed at my heart because I've traveled since the day I was conceived. It also makes me thing of my family in the military and also how I left my real dad for a better life. This song was not wrote for me or people like me...but its my life story in one song.
Today I watched a video on the Revolutionary war, and how the colonists from each colony came together as one, with barely any training, and defeated the world’s most powerful and victorious army.
Today’s small video clip in history class was a wake up call for me.While we here, are arguing about stupid things..there are thousands of men&women fighting to defend our Bill of Rights. Giving their lives for our country, for our freedoms.
” the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
"Non Sibi Sed Patriae......... Not for self, but for Country"
Someday I will be in the Navy bettering myself and the world. I love my country, my ancestors and those who have died to protect that which we love so much and sometimes take advantage of. Hooyah!
this actually made me cry considering the lives lost. This song is about death sadly enough and made me think of all the soldiers that will not return home and see their families again, at least not for a while. But even if a loved one has gone from war or even if they just dies you can never loose faith and as long as you keep them in your heart and your memories they will never disappear. Spread the love and always remember, death is not the last time you will see them.
The cost of Freedom is great. Our women and men sacrifice dearly for our nation's safety. I pray that God will direct the paths of our leaders. No matter what the political affiliation the people in charge need to think of the message in this video. Count the cost and make careful decisions based on the reckoning of the lives sacrificed in honor of our wonderful country.
Well I am preparing to leave on my 5 deployment, it is nice to read the comments of support. This is a great video and song. Keep making them, helps to remind people that we are still out there fighting.
I remember when this video first came out and saw it on a police forum that I belong to. I was very pleased to learn that BYU performed this. It tears me up each time I hear this song. I thank God my Heavenly Father for my job at AAFES which allows me to serve those who have served us so gallantly.
during my freshman year of high school (2007) we sang this song in our spring concert and used this slide show - it's a beautiful piece and brought tears to everyone's eyes, thank you for posting this.
Okay I have a few words to say thank god for America and thank god for the troops and their families people like them help keep this country together and to the people who say that words are not enough well what are we supposed to do have u lost someone have u watched someone get on board a plane with the look of fear in their eyes I would know my uncle is getting ready to go back again if u think that it's not enough for words then try being them for a day no great when I sing this song in Cho
The wounds the veterans sustain in the field, not just mentally, are severe. Some are untouched. Some lose it all. But all give something for our country. And how do they get repaid? By a, "Oh, thank you, God bless you." We should be giving them support for what they have done. To all veterans reading this, watching this video, and even you grunts still stuck in the field that have gotten some down time: For what you have done, and what you do, we are going to be behind you 100%. Thank you.
Fools. Instead of all of you saying over and over again that you are thankful and god bless you all, how about doing something for the people who have lost their family, their friends, the injured? But all you do is words, no? Those of you who have also lost someone should understand. Words can only help people so far, and then it turns into just mumbling, and then they forget. But the sorrow and anger at how they died lasts forever. Instead of just thanking them, thank them by doing something.
@138Zam Why don't you be more specific? Do what??? What can you do for families who have lost loved ones at war....besides be supportive and appreciative for what they've done....whatb they've given....what their loved ones sacrificed? Do what for them? You're the fool. This was a beautiful tribute. May God bless you! "Words are things" (Maya Angelou) Be careful with the words you choose. Do not call someone a fool when they are expressing themselves in a positive and loving manner.
@138Zam Why don't you be more specific? Do what??? What can you do for families who have lost loved ones at war....besides be supportive and appreciative for what they've done....what they've given....what their loved ones sacrificed? Do what for them? This was a beautiful tribute. May God bless you! "Words are things" (Maya Angelou) Be careful with the words you choose. Do not call someone a fool when they are expressing themselves in a positive and loving manner.
I am so thankful to those who see a video like this as something besides glorifying war. My 18 year old Marine son lost his life serving his country and the flag he loved, the flag that draped his casket. This video reminds me that those who put their lives on the line for total strangers are the real heroes in this country. Thank you to the person who put this video together. It is beautiful.
I pity those who are not willing to go into harms way to defend their freedom. It's a good thing there are people willing to go on the front line on behalf of those who are too weak to defend themselves and those cowards who just want to make lots of money, have a big houses and lots of cars. Much respect for those military men past and present especially those that have given their lives for keeping us safe...
Much thanks from a Filipino waiting for a Green Card to join the U.S. Marine Corps.
@tjmjr63 thank you for your kind words. It's a pity i was not born an American. I'd love to be kicking ass right now. But I'm still stuck on the 1st hurdle and thats getting a Green Card. If only getting one would be easier.
I'm in 9th grade choir and we're singing this song. Whenever I sing it, I think of my brother's unit in which four soldiers were killed last week. Thanks for the video and thanks for all men and women who have, are, or will be serving in the armed forces. I know that I will serve, if not for liberty than for the sacrifice others have made.
During my sophomore year of choir, we sang this beautiful song for our veterans day concert. While we were singing, there was a man standing in the audience, and I saw that it was my brother. In full uniform. It's a moment I will always remember, and I'm proud and so lucky to be able to call him my brother.
my dad is in this video. A little while after he got home, I was watching this video because my choir sang the song when we were in 8th grade, and my dad saw the picture of him and it was one of the few times I have ever seen him cry.
One of the best renditions of this song. God Bless all our soldiers. I am proud to stand and say if it were not for them... we would not enjoy the freedoms we have now. All politics aside... soldiers answer the call. They stand on a wall and say. "Tonight, nothing will happen to you... not on my watch." I am alive today because of the pride of our military forces. We should ALL be thankful.
Such a great presentation with such a heart felt message. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of a loved of returning home to being with the Lord. I had not thought of it in soldiers returning from battle.
@jread1000 ..... I just uploaded a really nice slideshow with this beautiful song as the background with some questions being asked of those who doubt the risk our Vets take. As a Vet myself from the Vietnam Era I dedicate it to ALL Vets.
a friend forwarded this when son in law was 'over there', never cried so much as i did sharing this with friends and family, and daughter. bought the CD. God Bless the men and women who serve the U S of A!!
a friend sent this to me about 4 years ago when son in law was over there. never cried so many times as i did sharing this with family and friends, didn't think i could find it again until i got high speed. anyway, about 4 years ago i bought the CD homeward bound, through my public broadcasting station, listen to it often. soldier is home safe and sound and a retired staff sgt with the 82 airborne. God Bless all men and women serving the U S of A
My choir JUST got this song. buts its a straight girls choir. but, this song is probably going to be my favorite to learn how to sing. I just hope we can do this AS GOOD as this choir.
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Love this song! My solider/ only big brother is gonna be homeward bound this Friday and I can't wait!!! but sadly i'm losing my love to basic/AIT for 6 months :(
@ 7 GMcG7 Kinda like in WWI, and WWII when all of Europe and Asia was screaming for us to intervene. You want the help of the United States, you don't get it when its only convenient for you, you get it when its in our best interest.
Even though i believe war is never the answer for anything and dont agree with what they are doing, i strongly support our troops for giving there lives for us. Also i hope ever single one of them returns safely to thier friends and family
um... To what are you referring? we went to the middle east because they flew planes into our buildings. Before that the only reason we were there was to get iraq out of kewait, at kewaits request for help i might ad.. at that point it became our concern. It would have happened, because it did.. and it happened because they hate us.. and everything we stand for.. and i hope we kill every single one of them before we let them try for another 9/11 style attack.
@7GMcG7 omigod not another "it's america's fault" lunatic. Bin laden crashed those planes into NYC at a time when america was the greatest contributor of foreign aid to afghanistan. Maybe we should just mind our own business, stop building cities, towns, bridges, sending food, aid, medicine, and keeping the middle east alive. I think that's actually a good idea. We'll see how long it takes for them to beg us to come back
I see no way in which this video glorifies war and death. It glorifies the bravery of all the men and women who put their life on the line day after day to protect our safety and the safety of others. Glorify their bravery it should. I consider myself in complete disagreement with the nature of this war but can't help admiring our armed services. I can't help but cry every time I watch this video or even listen to the song, a perfect tribute.
The VERY REASON you are free enough to make such an ingnorant comment is because of brave men like these who have gone out and KILLED evil men who would ENSLAVE naive people like you.
How excited I am for you. Regardless of how we feel about this war, a soldier is coming home. THIS, in and of itself, is something to rejoice. I will NEVER forget the feeling, as long as I live. Please hug your Matt, for this family, and please.....thank him!
No one is "glorifying war" in this tribute. Part of "protecting our borders" is fighting abroad so as not to bring the war into your backyard. America has been blessed by God & has achieved peace through her strength. It is honorable to help those who are oppressed and give them the same chance for freedom. Don't tell our soldiers' families that these pictures are "glorifying" war. They know better. Stop ur drivel & be thankful for their sacrifice which gives u the right to ur next breath.
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Beautiful song, beautiful harmony. I would like it a whole lot more if the video images didn't glorify war, empire, occupation, the NWO agenda, propaganda and the deaths of innocents - ours and theirs. It would be much more meaningful if the images were of our brave and selfless military people protecting OUR borders. Whatever happened to the idea of PEACE? Sadly, too many Americans have been BRAINWASHED by the MSM & they believe their LIES. I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK. DON'T YOU?! 2ND REVOLUTION!
@OvertlyRevolutionary Dude, are you serious? What exactly do you think what your saying is? It's propaganda for a retarded belief that only crazy people that don't know the story believe in. Don't preach to me about the idea of peace, no nation was ever created by peace, no great nation ever existed in the world by peace. War sucks, yes. But it is a necessary thing to maintain order and structure.
you are an idiot, there is no glory in war. This is real life buddy not some fairytale movie. My brother will be over there come next week fighting for us and OUR country. This is the reality of what he will be going through, it ain't all rainbows and butterflies now deal with it.
@OvertlyRevolutionary we can have a revolution but what happens when we change and no one else in the world does? what happens when someone disagrees with our new change and we have nobody to protect us? revolution needs to happen worldwide, not just in our own country. it needs to happen in the countries that have mass genocides and the people who still believe in dictatorships. it is a worldwide change. and it will probably never happen. so be thankful for the people who serve and protect.
I thought this was gonna be a video of Sully Erna's Until Then Military tribute song, which incidentally is beautiful, you guys should check it out. This is a nice video none-the-less.
my name is guardsmans girl that it will be forever , my fiancee goes goes on 4th oct 09 for 6 half months ... i no he will be safe i no his battalion will be safe .. nulli secundus boys xxxxx
I remember that helicopter crash in 2005. My heart is grateful to the family of Sean Kelley. That was the same year my grandson, Chris enlisted. I'll never forget the day he came home and asked me for his birth certificate. I said, "Chris, please tell me why." He said to me, "Grandma, I'm trying to make a man's decision." He was only 18. And that he did, he made a man's decision. And I have never been so proud of anything in my entire life, than him, at that moment.
When my grandson Chris was deployed to Iraq for 15 months, this video made me feel closer to his world. It comforted me in ways I cannot explain. And it made me so very grateful for his love. And he is HOME.
....and thank you for your appreciation for what my grandson was privileged to do for his country. I will thank God, for the rest of my life, for sending him home to us safely. He's a better man, for the experience.
dcrose...your grandson has made us better for his service. My husband is a USMC 'Nam vet...and was not given welcome home for his service. Not until he rejoined the Navy Res. as a nurse and deployed to Desert Storm. He still serves. The day his plane landed in Kuwait for his 2005 (1/26) deployment was the day 31 Marines died in a helio crash...one (Sean Kelley) was from our hometown. Non sibi sed patriae...not for self, but country
When I was in high school, there was a group of us that would prepare care packages, that were sent to our troops in Viet Nam. There was such my pride in my heart doing it, and what a sacrifice our soldiers made then. PLEASE, thank your husband for me, for HIS service. I'd like to think that maybe, he got one of our care packages, lovingly sent to some very brave men that we admired so very much. It was a hard time to be in the military then. We live and learn.
dcrose, I will tell him of your efforts...Thank you.
Gratefully, yes, we are learning. I have been to the airport in Atlanta, and stood among the throngs that rise to applaud our servicemen and women as they pass. I have sent a letter of thanks to Bangor Airport's greeters who, at 2am one cold night, opened the airport's bar and eating facilities to welcome home my husband and his unit when they returned for Iraq/Kuwait. I was grateful that there were Americans there to welcome him home.
My prayers are with your wonderful son, Matt. Please wish him well, when he returns to you, and thank him......from one military family to another. And thank you for your kind words.
This is for you "jrb51055." Sorry I didn't address you directly. Yes.....it's tough on us parents...........I hope your Matt gets the homecoming he deserves, after two tours. Please tell him how grateful this family is, for his service to our country. Nothing like the men in our Armed Services.
i am so proud to be American and more proud because of every single one of our military...I pray everyday for their safety and homecoming.... I know, unfortunately but I will always be proud, never bitter, but it still hurts!!!! God bless America!!!
Though I appeared strong, many times I'd sit alone and cry for my son. My heart aching for him to come home. Now he's home and I still cry, for I know the heartache of the troops and families yet to be reunited. Such a beautiful, heartfelt song and video. Thank you for supporting our troops.
When my son was in Iraq I would watch this and absolutely sob....Now that he is home, safe and sound.....I still sob.......for those still there, and for those that will never come home.......
I do hope our soldiers come home soon. Other than that they perfrom a great job doing what they do best and that is keep this great land of ours free from those who wish to harm it.
To everyone posting anti-military and anti-government comments, this is to you:
"War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
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For some folks, joining the military isn't about not wanting to die. It's about not wanting to kill. A man who thinks his country's petty wants are more important than human lives is worse than even a coward. These wars are not for your freedom.
What is totally astounding is the fact that most people do not associate the "NWO", or, the Anglo-American Order with anything. Amerikans have a problem with recent history. Endless wars, torture, rape, and fools gold; funny how peace is never the prospect for this, or any country.
Beautiful. I only wish all those in Iraq & Afghanistan would realize they are fighting & dying for the sick purposes of the NWO. It was different when I was in the military - It was mostly peace time. My heart goes out to those who are ignorant of the NWO & their families. We were not put here to die for their empire or for their notions of eugenics. The armed forces are supposed to defend Americans - on American soil. I grieve for the uninformed & their loved ones. May God bless them all.
O that's great. They are like the tabernacle choir. I am from BYU-Hawaii. I am proud of the students from the Lord's school. They are the future motab singers. thank you for letting me know about that.
I hope everyone had a enjoyable and safe Memorial Day weekend. I had to stand the watch (i.e. work) the entire weekend, but that's OK. I know that it could have been a lot worse for me. At least I'm on shore duty and not sea duty. I also hope that everyone took some quiet time to remember those who have gone before us in the fight for freedom. As one very wise person said, "Freedom is never free."
this Memorial Day weekend when we are barbque-ing, going to the beach andspending time with friends and familly, please take a moment and think of those who have layed their lives upon the altar of freedom for our nation......thank you,...........A proud Veteran
hello GracetoHope. do you believe it is righteous to defend something you believe to be sacred? How do you make peace with someone unwilling to accept peace? obviously to let them continue in warlike offense towards yourself is not 'following' peace. Anyhow, i understand where you're coming and hope you're never brought to a painful moral dilemma like choosing the wicked, homicidal rapist or your virgin daughter for life.
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Um... Do Mormons believe that it is righteous for man or woman to partake in millitary when the Bible says "follow peace with all men" and "thou shall not kill" .... Someone please explain
Mormon here. I can't necessarily speak for all Mormons, I'm sure there are a wide variety of views on this. But I think generally speaking Mormons believe it is a duty to fight for righteous values. To fight for the freedom of our families, and our religion, when there is a force threatening to take those away.
Sounds like someone is enjoying their Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom from Fear, . . . and should be thanking brave Christians who fight for that right.
Brave Christians fuck that bull shit, as a soldier I say thank the Americans who are fighting, I for one am not christian and to be honest most of that religous bullshit gets left at home, theres no room for it out here.
Not LDS nor a Greek scholar, but it was explained to me that the better translation of "thou shall not kill" is "though shall not murder," and in the Western--read Judeo-Christian--tradition, soldiers killing the ememy is regarded differently than murder. You also must be careful to not cherrypick verses from the Bible. Finally, remember that even Jesus threw the moneychangers from His Father's house by force. Finally, if you don't see a need for military, go live where ours won't protect you.
In answer to GRACEtoHOPE Mormons don't agree with killing by any means. But we are strong believers of defending family/religion. Along the lines of war in general we're not just going to stand by while for example the Iraqian's bomb New York. It's not that we're out to kill people, it's more that we're defending ourselves/country. We don't go out and kill people for the heck of it, there's got to be a valid reason behind it.
Amen Brother. Atheists and Monday-Morning Quarterbacks always conveniently cherry-pick scriptures to make themselves look smart. Well said. "If you don't want to stand behind our soldiers, feel free to stand in front of them."
Thank you Grandpa you will never be forgotten nor will your 35 years of service.
MrJadamsnyder 4 weeks ago
Totally sobbing right now. <3
schultzmben 1 month ago
I have been sending Troop boxes over with this as an inspiration from Our Country, and GCS Distributing, since 2001. I love all of our Troops, their Families, our loving Countrymen and Patriots.
May God Always Bless all of them. And may God always Bless GCS for their support of my Dad and All of Our Troops ... Always!
That reminds me ... It is time to send a donation to GCS for all of their work! Love you!
sherrb1158 1 month ago
To all these brave soldiers I say "well done" you've more than earned your corner in Heaven some day...My dad is a WWII Vet and I am as proud of him as I am of my son and daughter who have also became Military soldiers... Bravo!
02bher1 2 months ago
The first time I heard this song, it sounded like it was composed 100 years ago - when we were an agrarian society. I thought of a young person on a farm, perhaps in Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa who wanted to escape the farm and go out to discover himself . Too bad the images related to these words are of Military Occupiers. SAD, SAD, SAD. Just the opposite of what this song is about...
MegaTickedOff 2 months ago
Listening to this song, sang this well. Is as touching as anything can get....I sang this back in 8th grade in Fayetteville Arkansas. This song even then grabbed at my heart because I've traveled since the day I was conceived. It also makes me thing of my family in the military and also how I left my real dad for a better life. This song was not wrote for me or people like me...but its my life story in one song.
finniganxkura 3 months ago
As magical today as 4 years ago when I first watched. Thank you.
tjmjr63 3 months ago
such a chilling and beautiful song...
1JesusFreakz 3 months ago
Today I watched a video on the Revolutionary war, and how the colonists from each colony came together as one, with barely any training, and defeated the world’s most powerful and victorious army.
Today’s small video clip in history class was a wake up call for me.While we here, are arguing about stupid things..there are thousands of men&women fighting to defend our Bill of Rights. Giving their lives for our country, for our freedoms.
” the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
OMGitsTaylorB 3 months ago
I am singing this at a competition for the armed forces, in honor of my uncle and grandfathers. Thank you all for what you have done.
Rogue969 4 months ago
i thank my pawpaw and my cousin, Cameron. pawpaw wuz in the marines and Cameron is serving the NAVY now ;)
computerfreak1230 4 months ago
My choir teach sung this today in class, and i got teary cuz it was so beautiful.
myaznskilz 4 months ago
im singing this in chorus ;)
computerfreak1230 4 months ago
i searched for this song after reading the looking glass series
airgunnyboy 4 months ago
"Non Sibi Sed Patriae......... Not for self, but for Country"
Someday I will be in the Navy bettering myself and the world. I love my country, my ancestors and those who have died to protect that which we love so much and sometimes take advantage of. Hooyah!
hatz4u 5 months ago
this actually made me cry considering the lives lost. This song is about death sadly enough and made me think of all the soldiers that will not return home and see their families again, at least not for a while. But even if a loved one has gone from war or even if they just dies you can never loose faith and as long as you keep them in your heart and your memories they will never disappear. Spread the love and always remember, death is not the last time you will see them.
wolflover713 7 months ago
The cost of Freedom is great. Our women and men sacrifice dearly for our nation's safety. I pray that God will direct the paths of our leaders. No matter what the political affiliation the people in charge need to think of the message in this video. Count the cost and make careful decisions based on the reckoning of the lives sacrificed in honor of our wonderful country.
alphashed 7 months ago
This song was written for a woman whose husband died in Afghanistan.
jeb5896 8 months ago
@jeb5896 This song is actually an old folk song. We sang it in my high school's choir ;)
BetsyinTheSunshine 5 months ago
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Happy Memorial Day everyone.
And a special thanks to our men and women in the United States Armed Forces.
andrewwatson39 8 months ago
Thank you John Ringo for leading me to this one.
SumoSnipe 8 months ago
Well I am preparing to leave on my 5 deployment, it is nice to read the comments of support. This is a great video and song. Keep making them, helps to remind people that we are still out there fighting.
Wanabflyin 8 months ago
God Bless America!
ronnoc924 9 months ago
doin this in choir. hope to get the solo <33
heavymetalgurl1997 9 months ago
I love singing this song in glee club!
hillbillymut92 10 months ago
I remember when this video first came out and saw it on a police forum that I belong to. I was very pleased to learn that BYU performed this. It tears me up each time I hear this song. I thank God my Heavenly Father for my job at AAFES which allows me to serve those who have served us so gallantly.
Return With Honor!!!
mustangllb64 10 months ago
reminds me about my friend.
he got shoot in irak=(
god bless him
R.I.P
uconoob 10 months ago
I Love this song ! I can't wait to sing this song at our concert
jakeblacksGwolf2011 11 months ago
O man, if this song had an orchestra or wind symphony behind it it would be the best song ever. Not even joking
ionatorthegreat 11 months ago
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AmandaCaines 11 months ago
this video is one of the many reasons i want to go to the military protect the ones i love and i thot this was sad at first i just lost it at 2.51
schechyskaters349 11 months ago
during my freshman year of high school (2007) we sang this song in our spring concert and used this slide show - it's a beautiful piece and brought tears to everyone's eyes, thank you for posting this.
emilyloserific 1 year ago
Okay I have a few words to say thank god for America and thank god for the troops and their families people like them help keep this country together and to the people who say that words are not enough well what are we supposed to do have u lost someone have u watched someone get on board a plane with the look of fear in their eyes I would know my uncle is getting ready to go back again if u think that it's not enough for words then try being them for a day no great when I sing this song in Cho
mysterygirl54 1 year ago
The wounds the veterans sustain in the field, not just mentally, are severe. Some are untouched. Some lose it all. But all give something for our country. And how do they get repaid? By a, "Oh, thank you, God bless you." We should be giving them support for what they have done. To all veterans reading this, watching this video, and even you grunts still stuck in the field that have gotten some down time: For what you have done, and what you do, we are going to be behind you 100%. Thank you.
138Zam 1 year ago
Fools. Instead of all of you saying over and over again that you are thankful and god bless you all, how about doing something for the people who have lost their family, their friends, the injured? But all you do is words, no? Those of you who have also lost someone should understand. Words can only help people so far, and then it turns into just mumbling, and then they forget. But the sorrow and anger at how they died lasts forever. Instead of just thanking them, thank them by doing something.
138Zam 1 year ago
@138Zam Why don't you be more specific? Do what??? What can you do for families who have lost loved ones at war....besides be supportive and appreciative for what they've done....whatb they've given....what their loved ones sacrificed? Do what for them? You're the fool. This was a beautiful tribute. May God bless you! "Words are things" (Maya Angelou) Be careful with the words you choose. Do not call someone a fool when they are expressing themselves in a positive and loving manner.
jschrinel 1 year ago
@138Zam Why don't you be more specific? Do what??? What can you do for families who have lost loved ones at war....besides be supportive and appreciative for what they've done....what they've given....what their loved ones sacrificed? Do what for them? This was a beautiful tribute. May God bless you! "Words are things" (Maya Angelou) Be careful with the words you choose. Do not call someone a fool when they are expressing themselves in a positive and loving manner.
jschrinel 1 year ago
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God Bless America
And we shall all be homeward bound...
in time.
CuddlesTheRabbitHTF2 1 year ago
I am so thankful to those who see a video like this as something besides glorifying war. My 18 year old Marine son lost his life serving his country and the flag he loved, the flag that draped his casket. This video reminds me that those who put their lives on the line for total strangers are the real heroes in this country. Thank you to the person who put this video together. It is beautiful.
marinemom351 1 year ago
That was heart touching when i hear this song it will allways reminde me of those of you how are out defending this county and our freedom.
God Bless you all
MyTigertank 1 year ago
I pity those who are not willing to go into harms way to defend their freedom. It's a good thing there are people willing to go on the front line on behalf of those who are too weak to defend themselves and those cowards who just want to make lots of money, have a big houses and lots of cars. Much respect for those military men past and present especially those that have given their lives for keeping us safe...
Much thanks from a Filipino waiting for a Green Card to join the U.S. Marine Corps.
EichEiEmIhEs 1 year ago 2
@EichEiEmIhEs God Bless you. You are exactly why America is so great. Thank you so much.
tjmjr63 1 year ago
@tjmjr63 thank you for your kind words. It's a pity i was not born an American. I'd love to be kicking ass right now. But I'm still stuck on the 1st hurdle and thats getting a Green Card. If only getting one would be easier.
EichEiEmIhEs 1 year ago
wow i sang this song when i was in 8th grade choir like 3 years ago damn..
KaylovesTayforever 1 year ago 4
I'm in 9th grade choir and we're singing this song. Whenever I sing it, I think of my brother's unit in which four soldiers were killed last week. Thanks for the video and thanks for all men and women who have, are, or will be serving in the armed forces. I know that I will serve, if not for liberty than for the sacrifice others have made.
crackers9813 1 year ago 3
im trying out for the beggining for skool solo lol
Hilaryluv101 1 year ago
I LOVE this song and love the video. I sang this song as a duet my junior year of high school.
whspens 1 year ago
I love it!
SenoraSempere 1 year ago
During my sophomore year of choir, we sang this beautiful song for our veterans day concert. While we were singing, there was a man standing in the audience, and I saw that it was my brother. In full uniform. It's a moment I will always remember, and I'm proud and so lucky to be able to call him my brother.
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Rebechon 1 year ago
my dad is in this video. A little while after he got home, I was watching this video because my choir sang the song when we were in 8th grade, and my dad saw the picture of him and it was one of the few times I have ever seen him cry.
musicislife94 1 year ago 17
@musicislife94 Awwww! :)
SenoraSempere 1 year ago
its reality and the music adds meaning that its about how soldiers are people and would rather be home with family than away at war
4FabBEATLES 1 year ago
One of the best renditions of this song. God Bless all our soldiers. I am proud to stand and say if it were not for them... we would not enjoy the freedoms we have now. All politics aside... soldiers answer the call. They stand on a wall and say. "Tonight, nothing will happen to you... not on my watch." I am alive today because of the pride of our military forces. We should ALL be thankful.
PTPhoto1 1 year ago
Such a great presentation with such a heart felt message. When I first heard this song, it reminded me of a loved of returning home to being with the Lord. I had not thought of it in soldiers returning from battle.
TJHassis 1 year ago
Best video tribute to our military, May our soldiers come home safe!
I too will be joining the Armed services as an officer in 2015 a month or two after I graduate from college because I needed financial help.
zaku2142 1 year ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I listen to it every night. It was sung by the BYU singers who are AMAZING!
jread1000 1 year ago
@jread1000 ..... I just uploaded a really nice slideshow with this beautiful song as the background with some questions being asked of those who doubt the risk our Vets take. As a Vet myself from the Vietnam Era I dedicate it to ALL Vets.
CooleGuy 1 year ago
hooah.
strangledparrot 1 year ago
hey i sang this song for contest in chorus. haha :)
random24601 1 year ago
@random24601 wow that is cool
darrienemelinda 1 year ago
I love this video my friend sung it as a solo and made me cry. I love YOU IYONNA.
darrienemelinda 1 year ago
a friend forwarded this when son in law was 'over there', never cried so much as i did sharing this with friends and family, and daughter. bought the CD. God Bless the men and women who serve the U S of A!!
1oliveoyl 1 year ago
a friend sent this to me about 4 years ago when son in law was over there. never cried so many times as i did sharing this with family and friends, didn't think i could find it again until i got high speed. anyway, about 4 years ago i bought the CD homeward bound, through my public broadcasting station, listen to it often. soldier is home safe and sound and a retired staff sgt with the 82 airborne. God Bless all men and women serving the U S of A
1oliveoyl 1 year ago
My choir JUST got this song. buts its a straight girls choir. but, this song is probably going to be my favorite to learn how to sing. I just hope we can do this AS GOOD as this choir.
Deidara474 1 year ago
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yoda2198 1 year ago
im singing this in my JV Choir and i am positive it wont sound this beautiful but it will hopefully be just as tear jerking
MegaMusicaholic 1 year ago
there are stupid people just don't see the human side to these men and women. They have families and they have feelings.
So don't forget that they're just as human as everyone else.
In my prayers I ask for the Lord to watch over them as they fufill their duty to their country and people.
andrewwatson39 1 year ago 10
omg i love this song(: lol
miscrackerjacker34 1 year ago
Love this song! My solider/ only big brother is gonna be homeward bound this Friday and I can't wait!!! but sadly i'm losing my love to basic/AIT for 6 months :(
lowndesgrl123 1 year ago 4
I'm going to post this on my blog.
writesong 1 year ago
Beautiful song.
For a better version (in my opinion) go to Homeward Bound James and Donna. It is the longer/better Tabernacle version.
KatieCastrolovesyou 1 year ago
To all of the brave men....thank your for your sacrifice. We owe you our freedom.
KatieCastrolovesyou 1 year ago
you forgot the brave women too.
bridgett678 1 year ago
@ 7 GMcG7 Kinda like in WWI, and WWII when all of Europe and Asia was screaming for us to intervene. You want the help of the United States, you don't get it when its only convenient for you, you get it when its in our best interest.
Lsmith7606 1 year ago
i luv this song!!!!
im singing it for chorus!
AngelGrl1698 2 years ago
me too but my teacher makes it boring
maximumride01 1 year ago
goosebumps everywhere when i listened to this...
DarkBlossem 2 years ago
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basher2786 2 years ago
I'm singing this for a choir contest, and I feel even better about it now. :)
emdog56 2 years ago 2
girls in my choir class are too
123samko 2 years ago
@emdog56 MEE TOOO. =D
Chiquita151 2 years ago
Even though i believe war is never the answer for anything and dont agree with what they are doing, i strongly support our troops for giving there lives for us. Also i hope ever single one of them returns safely to thier friends and family
Beatles801 2 years ago
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tjmjr63 2 years ago
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twelvestringsam 2 years ago
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don't go to war or fight. it's that simple.
triluve 2 years ago
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tjmjr63 2 years ago
@triluve
We tried that, then 9/11 happened... or did you forget that part?
exile907 2 years ago
@exile907 well it wouldn't of happened if America wasn't over in the middle east, instead of just minding their own business.
7GMcG7 2 years ago
um... To what are you referring? we went to the middle east because they flew planes into our buildings. Before that the only reason we were there was to get iraq out of kewait, at kewaits request for help i might ad.. at that point it became our concern. It would have happened, because it did.. and it happened because they hate us.. and everything we stand for.. and i hope we kill every single one of them before we let them try for another 9/11 style attack.
exile907 2 years ago
@7GMcG7 omigod not another "it's america's fault" lunatic. Bin laden crashed those planes into NYC at a time when america was the greatest contributor of foreign aid to afghanistan. Maybe we should just mind our own business, stop building cities, towns, bridges, sending food, aid, medicine, and keeping the middle east alive. I think that's actually a good idea. We'll see how long it takes for them to beg us to come back
firejoe3 1 year ago
I see no way in which this video glorifies war and death. It glorifies the bravery of all the men and women who put their life on the line day after day to protect our safety and the safety of others. Glorify their bravery it should. I consider myself in complete disagreement with the nature of this war but can't help admiring our armed services. I can't help but cry every time I watch this video or even listen to the song, a perfect tribute.
ILoveYourMumAndChips 2 years ago 61
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
KatieCastrolovesyou 2 years ago 6
All of you in our Country's service....
God bless you.
Thank you.
Return home safely.
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ratherbdrunk 2 years ago 27
Hey Thistownnotme....
The VERY REASON you are free enough to make such an ingnorant comment is because of brave men like these who have gone out and KILLED evil men who would ENSLAVE naive people like you.
KatieCastrolovesyou 2 years ago 4
every time i see this video i get chills and can't help from tearing up. this is by far one of my favorite tribute videos i've seen.
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all the young men killing gods people..
good job??
ThisTownNotMe 2 years ago
All of you young men who volunteer to go into combat to ensure the freedom of this country....thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You are the greatest among us.
For a different (Better in my opinion) version of this song, try Homeward Bound James and Donna. This is the longer, Mormon Tabernacle version.
TheCrazyWorld2006 2 years ago 3
jrb51055,
How excited I am for you. Regardless of how we feel about this war, a soldier is coming home. THIS, in and of itself, is something to rejoice. I will NEVER forget the feeling, as long as I live. Please hug your Matt, for this family, and please.....thank him!
dcrose93 2 years ago
No one is "glorifying war" in this tribute. Part of "protecting our borders" is fighting abroad so as not to bring the war into your backyard. America has been blessed by God & has achieved peace through her strength. It is honorable to help those who are oppressed and give them the same chance for freedom. Don't tell our soldiers' families that these pictures are "glorifying" war. They know better. Stop ur drivel & be thankful for their sacrifice which gives u the right to ur next breath.
terrific6 2 years ago 3
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Beautiful song, beautiful harmony. I would like it a whole lot more if the video images didn't glorify war, empire, occupation, the NWO agenda, propaganda and the deaths of innocents - ours and theirs. It would be much more meaningful if the images were of our brave and selfless military people protecting OUR borders. Whatever happened to the idea of PEACE? Sadly, too many Americans have been BRAINWASHED by the MSM & they believe their LIES. I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK. DON'T YOU?! 2ND REVOLUTION!
OvertlyRevolutionary 2 years ago
@OvertlyRevolutionary Dude, are you serious? What exactly do you think what your saying is? It's propaganda for a retarded belief that only crazy people that don't know the story believe in. Don't preach to me about the idea of peace, no nation was ever created by peace, no great nation ever existed in the world by peace. War sucks, yes. But it is a necessary thing to maintain order and structure.
shadowmyser 2 years ago
you are an idiot, there is no glory in war. This is real life buddy not some fairytale movie. My brother will be over there come next week fighting for us and OUR country. This is the reality of what he will be going through, it ain't all rainbows and butterflies now deal with it.
lowndesgrl123 2 years ago 2
@OvertlyRevolutionary we can have a revolution but what happens when we change and no one else in the world does? what happens when someone disagrees with our new change and we have nobody to protect us? revolution needs to happen worldwide, not just in our own country. it needs to happen in the countries that have mass genocides and the people who still believe in dictatorships. it is a worldwide change. and it will probably never happen. so be thankful for the people who serve and protect.
ohsinnaman 2 years ago 3
Also in countries who use their children as soldiers. Don't forget those countries.
Sing4ever9 2 years ago
Im Canadian, but God bless the American troops fighting for us all
revengegetthem 2 years ago 2
I sang this in a ensemble in High School. My friend, who is now in the army, was in it with me. This song now makes me sad but it's beautiful.
Evedora43 2 years ago
I thought this was gonna be a video of Sully Erna's Until Then Military tribute song, which incidentally is beautiful, you guys should check it out. This is a nice video none-the-less.
sparkyMPM 2 years ago
we sang this when i was in chorus back in 8th grade
silverwindalchemist 2 years ago
Our school played this video to the Veteran's at our Veteran's Day Assembly! Our choir sang the song with the video it was great!
Thanks to all those who've served and are serving now!
GREAT VIDEO!
Blackcat7727 2 years ago
One of the most beautiful renditions I've ever heard. Truly amazing.
LukeUlrich42 2 years ago
This video plays a part in "Manxome Foe" by John Ringo. A girl sends the sentiment to her boyfriend - a Marine deployed very, VERY far from home!
"Love you miss you Be Homeward Bound In Time Brooke".
Eric looks it up and replies "In the quiet misty morning".
harveythe 2 years ago
my choir class is going to be singing this song ;D and i love this song.
narutoandsotlo 2 years ago 2
my name is guardsmans girl that it will be forever , my fiancee goes goes on 4th oct 09 for 6 half months ... i no he will be safe i no his battalion will be safe .. nulli secundus boys xxxxx
guardsmansgirl2522 2 years ago 2
I remember that helicopter crash in 2005. My heart is grateful to the family of Sean Kelley. That was the same year my grandson, Chris enlisted. I'll never forget the day he came home and asked me for his birth certificate. I said, "Chris, please tell me why." He said to me, "Grandma, I'm trying to make a man's decision." He was only 18. And that he did, he made a man's decision. And I have never been so proud of anything in my entire life, than him, at that moment.
dcrose93 2 years ago 4
WE sang this song in honor choir and we used this vid too.
TheLitlelight13 2 years ago
I cry as I write this, so beautiful!
harvini1 2 years ago
Great video, and an awesome sound track.
From a Proud US Navy Veteran
TunesNorth 2 years ago
To a PROTECTOR, Fair winds and Following seas as you move on through life! Thank you for your service...from one of the PROTECTED
Married2aMARINE 2 years ago
When my grandson Chris was deployed to Iraq for 15 months, this video made me feel closer to his world. It comforted me in ways I cannot explain. And it made me so very grateful for his love. And he is HOME.
dcrose93 2 years ago
Tell Chris...Thank you for our service! From a grateful American
Married2aMARINE 2 years ago
....and thank you for your appreciation for what my grandson was privileged to do for his country. I will thank God, for the rest of my life, for sending him home to us safely. He's a better man, for the experience.
dcrose93 2 years ago 2
dcrose...your grandson has made us better for his service. My husband is a USMC 'Nam vet...and was not given welcome home for his service. Not until he rejoined the Navy Res. as a nurse and deployed to Desert Storm. He still serves. The day his plane landed in Kuwait for his 2005 (1/26) deployment was the day 31 Marines died in a helio crash...one (Sean Kelley) was from our hometown. Non sibi sed patriae...not for self, but country
Married2aMARINE 2 years ago
When I was in high school, there was a group of us that would prepare care packages, that were sent to our troops in Viet Nam. There was such my pride in my heart doing it, and what a sacrifice our soldiers made then. PLEASE, thank your husband for me, for HIS service. I'd like to think that maybe, he got one of our care packages, lovingly sent to some very brave men that we admired so very much. It was a hard time to be in the military then. We live and learn.
dcrose93 2 years ago 2
dcrose, I will tell him of your efforts...Thank you.
Gratefully, yes, we are learning. I have been to the airport in Atlanta, and stood among the throngs that rise to applaud our servicemen and women as they pass. I have sent a letter of thanks to Bangor Airport's greeters who, at 2am one cold night, opened the airport's bar and eating facilities to welcome home my husband and his unit when they returned for Iraq/Kuwait. I was grateful that there were Americans there to welcome him home.
Married2aMARINE 2 years ago
dcrose, i will pray for your grandson, and EVERY other member of our Armed Services, may they ALL COME HOME!!!!!
My Son is doing 2nd tour in Iraq, Its tough on us parents too...
Be Safe Matt!!! See you in Dec!!!!.
dad
jrb51055 2 years ago 2
My prayers are with your wonderful son, Matt. Please wish him well, when he returns to you, and thank him......from one military family to another. And thank you for your kind words.
dcrose93 2 years ago
This is for you "jrb51055." Sorry I didn't address you directly. Yes.....it's tough on us parents...........I hope your Matt gets the homecoming he deserves, after two tours. Please tell him how grateful this family is, for his service to our country. Nothing like the men in our Armed Services.
dcrose93 2 years ago
it will be my HONOR to show him these comments. and thank you so very much for the support. and the kind words.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
JRB
jrb51055 2 years ago
13 more HOURS, We should be hearing from him tommorow sometime in the ATL.. then 40 min. hop to jax.. i'm cryin already!!!!
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MrBigglesW0rth8 2 years ago
where can i just buy the song?
cameragirl90 2 years ago
I support the troops, not the war
make out, not war <3
i pray for all the war vets and troops
jillybean1133 2 years ago
See the LDS church does care about our soldiers and we pray for them as well for everyone else in our lives.
andrewwatson811 2 years ago
the most strongest army built with the money of all the world.
gregaudca 2 years ago
Great video guys. Thanks from a Iraq vet.
MrBulldog1965 2 years ago
I'm proud to support our fighting soldiers!
Hats off to those who give so much to keep this land free from those who wish to harm it.
andrewwatson68 2 years ago
i am so proud to be American and more proud because of every single one of our military...I pray everyday for their safety and homecoming.... I know, unfortunately but I will always be proud, never bitter, but it still hurts!!!! God bless America!!!
godsmacklicious 2 years ago 4
Thanks for keep us safe!
702otown 2 years ago 3
Awesome video :-D
-Proud Army Girlfriend
marraniew 2 years ago 2
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gOD has No mother no wife no girlfriend.
dwwjr1961 2 years ago
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worm food is man.
dwwjr1961 2 years ago
Though I appeared strong, many times I'd sit alone and cry for my son. My heart aching for him to come home. Now he's home and I still cry, for I know the heartache of the troops and families yet to be reunited. Such a beautiful, heartfelt song and video. Thank you for supporting our troops.
dillontwo 2 years ago
I do hope that they are homeward bound someday.
In my seminary class I've heard allot of girls sing this song and it is beautiful.
andrewwatson68 2 years ago
Just a note to all military - I (we) are thinking about you this Independence holiday in America. May you all be safe. Until then...
emilletich 2 years ago 4
It Is Sober.. Good Job!
dwwjr1961 2 years ago
When my son was in Iraq I would watch this and absolutely sob....Now that he is home, safe and sound.....I still sob.......for those still there, and for those that will never come home.......
A very Proud Army Mom.......
libertarian01 2 years ago 4
I do hope our soldiers come home soon. Other than that they perfrom a great job doing what they do best and that is keep this great land of ours free from those who wish to harm it.
andywatson55 2 years ago
I sang this song in choir.. and it sounded super close to this. Any who. I love this tribute, I couldn't of have done it better myself.
wimwix 2 years ago
To everyone posting anti-military and anti-government comments, this is to you:
"War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
shadowmyser 2 years ago 4
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For some folks, joining the military isn't about not wanting to die. It's about not wanting to kill. A man who thinks his country's petty wants are more important than human lives is worse than even a coward. These wars are not for your freedom.
PyreOMania 2 years ago
If you do not understand the correlation between Americans and government fascism, then you evidently are the odd person.
This is no longer the Republic we used to know and hasn't been for a long time. That being the whole point.
Btw, What Freedom we still have is WHY I can "say" things people such as yourself do not like.
You prove my point fellow "Amerikan".
You likely oppose peace as well, not to mention free speech. For shame.
BASSGUY01 2 years ago
What is totally astounding is the fact that most people do not associate the "NWO", or, the Anglo-American Order with anything. Amerikans have a problem with recent history. Endless wars, torture, rape, and fools gold; funny how peace is never the prospect for this, or any country.
BASSGUY01 2 years ago
AmeriKans? You are an odd person. Please don't say things like that here.
notnormalgirl713 2 years ago
Beautiful. I only wish all those in Iraq & Afghanistan would realize they are fighting & dying for the sick purposes of the NWO. It was different when I was in the military - It was mostly peace time. My heart goes out to those who are ignorant of the NWO & their families. We were not put here to die for their empire or for their notions of eugenics. The armed forces are supposed to defend Americans - on American soil. I grieve for the uninformed & their loved ones. May God bless them all.
OvertlyRevolutionary 2 years ago 2
thank you mormon tabernacle choir.. so beautiful
rjthechosen01 2 years ago 2
It's actually the Brigham Young Singers (BYU Singers) . . . :) I agree it is beautiful. You can hear more of them at BYUmusic website
GreatMusicFromBYU 2 years ago
O that's great. They are like the tabernacle choir. I am from BYU-Hawaii. I am proud of the students from the Lord's school. They are the future motab singers. thank you for letting me know about that.
rjthechosen01 2 years ago 4
Pretty Close. Both Are Great. Awesome Vid Btw.
Hobbitchoker 2 years ago
I hope everyone had a enjoyable and safe Memorial Day weekend. I had to stand the watch (i.e. work) the entire weekend, but that's OK. I know that it could have been a lot worse for me. At least I'm on shore duty and not sea duty. I also hope that everyone took some quiet time to remember those who have gone before us in the fight for freedom. As one very wise person said, "Freedom is never free."
pogiest 2 years ago 4
this Memorial Day weekend when we are barbque-ing, going to the beach andspending time with friends and familly, please take a moment and think of those who have layed their lives upon the altar of freedom for our nation......thank you,...........A proud Veteran
adefender03 2 years ago 4
omg
chills
happyhappyhazel 2 years ago 2
hello GracetoHope. do you believe it is righteous to defend something you believe to be sacred? How do you make peace with someone unwilling to accept peace? obviously to let them continue in warlike offense towards yourself is not 'following' peace. Anyhow, i understand where you're coming and hope you're never brought to a painful moral dilemma like choosing the wicked, homicidal rapist or your virgin daughter for life.
mdhymas 2 years ago 4
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Um... Do Mormons believe that it is righteous for man or woman to partake in millitary when the Bible says "follow peace with all men" and "thou shall not kill" .... Someone please explain
GRACEtoHOPE 2 years ago
Mormon here. I can't necessarily speak for all Mormons, I'm sure there are a wide variety of views on this. But I think generally speaking Mormons believe it is a duty to fight for righteous values. To fight for the freedom of our families, and our religion, when there is a force threatening to take those away.
m9hymas 2 years ago 4
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Thanks for answering. I appreciate it.
But do you not see an inherent contradiction? HOW IS THE GREATEST COMMANDMANTS FUFILLED WHEN YOU KILL YOUR NEIGHBOUR?
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. - 1 John 3:15
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
- Hebrews 12:14
he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. - Revelation 13:10
GRACEtoHOPE 2 years ago
Sounds like someone is enjoying their Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom from Fear, . . . and should be thanking brave Christians who fight for that right.
akdamagecontrol 2 years ago
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Brave Christians fuck that bull shit, as a soldier I say thank the Americans who are fighting, I for one am not christian and to be honest most of that religous bullshit gets left at home, theres no room for it out here.
seanilius16 2 years ago
Doesn't the bible also have stories of war victories of David and many others with God's help. God bless our troops.
cyndistx 2 years ago
Not LDS nor a Greek scholar, but it was explained to me that the better translation of "thou shall not kill" is "though shall not murder," and in the Western--read Judeo-Christian--tradition, soldiers killing the ememy is regarded differently than murder. You also must be careful to not cherrypick verses from the Bible. Finally, remember that even Jesus threw the moneychangers from His Father's house by force. Finally, if you don't see a need for military, go live where ours won't protect you.
isartam 2 years ago 5
In answer to GRACEtoHOPE Mormons don't agree with killing by any means. But we are strong believers of defending family/religion. Along the lines of war in general we're not just going to stand by while for example the Iraqian's bomb New York. It's not that we're out to kill people, it's more that we're defending ourselves/country. We don't go out and kill people for the heck of it, there's got to be a valid reason behind it.
jea123nne 2 years ago 2
Amen Brother. Atheists and Monday-Morning Quarterbacks always conveniently cherry-pick scriptures to make themselves look smart. Well said. "If you don't want to stand behind our soldiers, feel free to stand in front of them."
Casuarinaman 2 years ago 4
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