Tribute to the Troops

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportinal as to how they perceive the Veterans of Earlier Wars were Treated and Appreciated by their Nation."
--George Washington--

The speech, 'Why Are You Marching Son' was written by John Mitchum and spoken by John Wayne. (Courtesy of http://militarysalute.proboards.com)

Pictures and Taps courtesy of:
http://www.ww2incolor.com & http://home.ptd.net

I apologize that the scenes could not match what was being said by Mr. Wayne but the limitations of 'The Movies' couldn't be helped. Finding pictures worthy of being used was also very hard. Please keep that in mind while viewing.

I served in the United States Marince Corps for 13 1/2 years before being medically discharged for injuries I suffered on active duty. I served in the Persian Gulf, was a CrewChief on Marine One (Presidential Helicopter) and had a few additional tours overseas. I have lost friends I served with while I was on active duty.
This movie is for them, all those who served before me, those currently serving and for those yet to serve.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Tribute
• Veteran
• Army
• Navy
• Marines
• AirForce
• military
• TAPS

[donlicht1976]

awesome sempri fi yes sir im a leather neck

[Coolzelda]

As a Navy Mom and Mother in Law I would like to thank you for posting this. It was beautiful to see and tearful as well. My Dad served in WW2 and daughter and Son in Law are still active Navy. Thank you.

[MarineMom1969]

Great Job! Thank You from a Marine Mom! Nice animation... what a great way to get our kids to listen!

[TunesNorth]

That was awesome. Very creative and great narration by the "Duke"

Very well done indeed!

Thank you for posting.

A Proud US Navy Veteran!

*****

[tarashel]

America was Columbus greatest mistake!! Happy 4th july :)

[patlaborcrewman]

Where does the tape from? John Wayne's movies?

[usnlp100]

nice tribute you made

[s0nicfreek]

that shows true heart great job

[jws54]

thanks

[lsthwy]

Nice work man. Well put together.