SAVING PRIVATE RYAN - 1998 clip 1

Opening scene as "Old Ryan" visits the American Cemetery in Normandy.

Saving Private Ryan © 1998 DreamWorks SKG & Paramount Pictures Corporation & Amblin Entertainment, Inc.

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Education

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• dday
• atlanta
• memorial
• normandy
• france

[Biraghi128]

That gave me a chill and even brought a tear to my eye. And I'll tell you the truth I really haven't cried in a while.

[dday0606]

@Biraghi128 I agree, a very moving scene depicted so well. It is so easy for most of us who did not experience the horror of that "day of days", to lack understanding of what these men brought back home in memories they carried for the rest of their lives. They (and all veterans) deserve all that we can honor them with.

[dday0606]

OK, we are going to clean this up right now. Post what you want, but if you cannot articulate your opinion without blue language, your comment will be removed. Why? I posted this clip to encourage people to learn about what was given up for us all by the WWII generation. Respect them by not using blue language.

[jackychanto]

This is a very moving start to the film. To me it is the sadness of the passing of time. My father joined up in 1939 and he and all those who I knew who had fought are now dead. I cant believe it. Dad was always a hero to me because he had volunteered and was wounded in battle in 1945. All those, be they British, American, French or Russian, indeed all the Allies , you fought in a noble cause. You Americans should be proud of what you did. I have been to the cemetery at Omaha. It is very moving.

[dday0606]

@jackychanto Meant to reply to this some time ago. Thank you for your kind words about Americans. As the American who posted this clip and has studied WWII, I think it was your Winston who made the hard and unpopular choices that saved the world. If he had not held out, and the Nazis had taken GB, it would have been quite a different story. Bless you all and your great island "across the pond". :-) Most respectfully,

Dday0606

[wontakisun]

I am English, but lets not forget the commonwealth countries who fought. Today is the day to remember all that fought for us. Im glad this film being on television has reminded me of it.

[marvelmax03191]

@pogmathon100 Greetings from the USA pogmathon100! My respect goes to you and your country, who continued to fight the Nazis despite being outgunned and still coming out on the side of the victor. I'm referring of course to the Battle of Britain.

[pogmathon100]

@marvelmax03191 Hello. Hope you pick up this message. I am English. I wouldnt worry about people hating America. We all have to fight for what we believe in. It is if you fail to fight for what you believe in that you must hang your head in shame. I dont think America has anything to be ashamed of in its fighting spirit. Europe would be in poor shape since 1945 without America but some find that hard to admit.

[72277chris]

Anyone know what this musical piece is called? I keep finding Hymn to the fallen but this isn't that...anyways love it and want to download it

[MuLIShA3mAn88]

@adamt10 i am a firm believer in that as well. iv always thought that this should be played in every high school across country

[AustinJamesHerrick]

God Bless all the Americans,British ,French,Russian,, everyone

and God bless our enemies who had to die for our freedom to exist

and lest we forget

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[collegefootballrulez]

It's a shame to see our country run by low lives. All of the brave soldiers would be ashamed if they saw our country today. I just hope we don't forget the sacrifice that was put forth to keep our nation great.