George Jones - 50,000 Names Lyrics

Beautiful tribute to the men and women that gave us all from a legend that also gave us all

'Only the dead have seen the end of war.' -George Santayana 1863 –1952

What a tearjerker!

I have never gotten the chance to see The wall in DC but the traveling wall came to my town some years back and i visited it , it was a sobering moment.

Only veterans will understand this. I hated Vietnam, but I give anything to be back.

AGAIN...I JUST HEARD THIS SONG. GEORGE JONES DONE BETTER THE VEDIO. IT STILL BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, I WAS A U.S. NAVY, 1965-1966-1967...I SALUTE ALL MY BROTHERS-IN-ARMS....
BUT MANY ARE NOT ON THE WALL, MANY DIE AFTER COMING HOME, TWICE, MAYBE THREE TIMES THAN THERE ARE ON THE WALL, VERY SAD FOR AMERICA...

There's a George Jones Memorial Farm in Oberlin Ohio that needs alot of work and attention. Whenever I drive past no one is ever there.

Star of David. BULL SHIT!!! sorry. Another ploy of satan

Sadly,some didn't want this wall built. Done by private Donations. I am a Nam Vet.

I wasnt a hero in the Army,
but as Major Dick Winters once said,
"I sure walked among some!"  
U.S. Army SSG/E-6  
1974-1984

I am now 68 and years ago I touched the wall. Even though my children were standing behind me, I entered into flash back city. I dropped to my knees and cried my heart out. It was long ago and far away, yet it was just as if I was back serving my time in hell.

to all the modern day hippies you should have been sent off to Nam to see what it takes to keep the peace and freedom you have today and let's not forget the church's that show the how they don't appreciate the freedom they too have because of a veteran proud to say

some gave all ! a brother

a brother of a date a father today!

We tried to save Vietnam from the Vietnamese. Now we have Communism taught as a college course and touted as the way towards future equality.

Kegan Mahon I'm sorry for what you went through. My Great Uncle was in Vietnam 66-67 18 months of hell

I dread and look forward to the day the Iraq and Afghanistan war moment is built

Not all the guys who died are on the wall. Many came home and ended their lives. Buddy was the youngest of the Schnorr brothers that I use to play with. Buddy got out of the marines in August and I got out of the marines in September. Our dads. farms joined each other. The harvest started and we got busy or I would have visited him and we could swap sea stories. The first time I saw him was at his funeral in October. He took his own life. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and think how things might have been different if I had just taken the time to see him right after I got back. His name isn't on the wall but just as many others are, his death was caused by Vietnam. Suicide was rampant for returning service men.

George Jones was a fellow marine. Semper Fi Mr. Jones.

Alex Zsigo, 173rd, Battle of the Slopes, June 1967. God rest his soul. Why LBJ?

Fastestinthewest my Great Uncle was in the 173rd 66-67 James Elvis Tidewell

Straight to the heart. Very few songs have ever touched me this way. If you ever wondered about the sound of "country music", listen to the age, experience and pain in this voice. Unbelievable.

every time i hear this song i
cry like a baby remembering how most in my platoon came home in body bags!

What bugle call is used at the end of this?

This maybe the only type of wall Pres Trump will get to build if he doesn't calm the siduation with NK but will be 50.000,000 names on his wall. Why don't you all sit down and watch movie War Games even a computer learned its a no win . Yes Trump could wipe NK off the map but Russia could do the same to the US of A.

Just heard this song the first time yesterday.  I go to the wall and it's like going to a funeral for all of them, I am crying like a baby yet so proud that our country built that wall to honor those boys who died, our country sent them, they died..my brother came home, he doesn't stand in the street with signs begging, he did what most Viet Vet's did, came home and worked, raised good families. People were rude and they say didn't welcome them home,  well at our house...Our Family Welcomed my brother home, we were never so happy to see anyone!!!   He was quiet for a while...which was not like him...no doubt thinking about his fallen buddies who died with their boots on.  In his family room he has a picture of the Wall and comments, that when he sees pictures of old Viet Vets on TV... he thinks... that old man wasn't over there...for to each other they remember their buddies as 17 year olds .. who went through hell together.. (and thank God returned).

RESPECT,God Bless America,Gone but NEVER forgotten !!!

I truly like the hell out of this song...play it on my guitar but have a tough time finishing it..
to all my Vet friends especially from Nam.WELCOME HOME BROS...RLTW

GOD BLESS THE USA/Canada and the many men and women who gave their service to each and every one of us. I highly respect this, and was a sea cadet and marched and did drill in Canada in the 1980s..and attended a pipefitting course in Halifax Regional Vocational School on Bell Road...I couldn't stay in because my dad was sick with Diabetes,he meant more to me than school did and we had to move to the City of Halifax Nova Scotia.
I learned a lot being so young about the honor and discipline of working hard.

So I dedicate this song to every one who may find comfort as do I in the beautiful lyrics when our late friend of Country music, George Jones sang it .....
none of you are forgotten ......
Love and Respect
Ray Small
http://www.mtv.com/artists/raymond-small-vegas-entertainment/

The last war with a Draft. Left a part of my soul over there. Alive and yet saddened by the loss of friends. Long ago and far away.

BS!

George Jones was a War Monger!

After World War II, America allowed thousands of NAZIS into America!

BECAUSE OF WAR VETERANS LIKE US THAT YOU CALL WAR MONGERS... YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK IN DISGRACE TO OTHERS WHO HAVE "REALLY" PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE..SHAME ON YOU! I AM A VIET NAM VETERAN USMC. 68-69 DMZ. SEMPER FI TO ALL OF MY VETERANS. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

God bless all our service men and women this young pusssy ned to get a set of balls

Amen, God bless them well.Possum does a one of a kind job. 50,000 names carved in the, 50,000 names had to fall.GOD bless them all with his very best. Bobby English does not sound greatful one bit!

One of my great grandfathers fought in ww1 he was a foot soldier. My other great grandfather was in ww2 and Korea he was a full bid col think I said it right. I also had uncles in Vietnam

This song hits deep every single time

This song hits deep every single time

this song hits deep every single time

this song hits deep every single time

God Bless All Veterans <3 Thank You For Your Service <3

I ask each and everyone of you that as you get ready for Memorial Day on Monday that you not forget that this isn't a three day holiday weekend but rather a somber time to take time out to Remember, Honor and Pay Tribute and Respect to those that have served, sacrificed and unselfishly gave their all for us and our Country. From all wars past and present. At 3PM Mon The National Moment of Remembrance takes place. Wherever you may be at 3 PM please observe a moment of silence in honor of our Heroes. If driving, you are asked to turn your headlights on. It's the least we can do for those that have chosen to give their all so that we may continue to live in freedom. And by all means if you know of any Gold Star Families.. Please thank them for their sacrifices as well. Please feel free to share this with your friends... Thanks~ Frances

rest brother Larry Willis , Jerry Gustav Hasford ( author Full Metal Jacket), Robert McGee, Russellville,AL

The Vietnam Wall is one of those things that has to be seen in person to really feel the impact. The names go on and on as far as the eye can see. It's incredibly sad. But what's beautiful is that it was designed to mirror the viewer's reflection back to them. So it feels as though we all died along with those boys.

If you ever visit Washington, pay a visit to "the wall". Touch it ... and it will touch you. It's touching me tonight, even though I am over a thousand miles away.

Did it in 2005 and I make a point of trying to visit local Vietnam Veterans' Memorials when I'm in the USA. It may not have been our war but it for sure was my generation.

I did back in 2001 right before I shipped out to Army Basic training....I have nothing but respect for the Soldiers before me who made the ultimate sacrifice

Every time I listen to this, some bastard starts slicing onions.

+SuperBobcat64 You just made me laugh through my tears thank you.

+SuperBobcat64 same bastard is here too........

I’m sitting here crying like a baby 😢

I was there and a big part of my heart there, I will never forget the men I fought with and my Brothers I lost  in Vietnam.  God rest you all.   !99th Inf. -1st Air Cav. 69-70

thank you for your service sir, God bless.

I'm proud to be the daughter of a Vietnam veteran. My dad passed away in January 2014. I know he's in Heaven with his company of men he took to Vietnam. RIP Sgt. Clyde J. Waits. He was in Vietnam 1966-1967.

Hate The Goverment They Sent Us There

Everytime I hear this song, I tear up!

And as a Post Vietnam Vet. Just about 3 years too young. And a Military retiree, and a VA employee I see a lot of things. As far as I'm concerned they should keep adding names. Agent Orange was a killer. The bottom line is... There are many more who have died because they served there.

Charles Hayden agent Orange have taken my brother apart slowly. the government poisoned our troops.

I want to thank the Vietnam Vets bc without them, the VA wouldn't have finally realised what PTSD was. I'm just sorry it took So long for those vets to get the benefits they deserved.

AND THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO GET HELP AND BENEFITS!

I joined the Marines in 2003 bc George Jones was a Marine!! served one tour in Iraq and got out in 2007. Semper Fi to all my fellow Devil Dogs

My grandfather served 2 years In Vietnam In the jungles of Cambodia to the chi men trail. He rarely talks about the things he's seen or done but he doesn't have to because I know what he had to do and can't Imagine what he's had to see. When my Pappaw came home their wasn't people holding banners along the st rest saying job well dome welcome home but cowards standing along the street to spit on him, throw their feces on him and cuss him. You know you don't have to agree with the war that's your right but why Is It your God given right? Because of brave men and women like my Pappaw. Thank you to all your soldiers that's served In not only Vietnam but any war. God Bless y'all!

THE THREE PEOPLE WHO VOTED DOWN DON'T KNOW WHAT THE GUYS IN THE ARMY AND THE MARINES WENT THREW IN VIETNAM AND THE AIR FORCE AND NAVY. THEY GAVE THERE LIFE THEY DID'NT  ASK TO GO THERE THE GOVERNMENT PUT THEM THERE.

+robert green I was in the Air Force in Viet Nam. It was no walk in the park for us either. I would often go out with forward air controllers on the ground that would sneak up an enemy camps to get coordinates for later air attacks. I could get pretty hairy. I am honored to have served and stayed on active duty for 8 years. I went back to Viet Nam as a civilain during "Vietnamization" and really loved the country and the people. I even bought a rubber plantation in the South Central Highlands but of course lost it when things went south. You have a great day we live in one great awesome country.

+Gene Brown SIR I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR THIS COUNTRY. MY UNCLE WAS IN THE AIR FORCE IN VIET NAM. HE TOLD ME STORIES ABOUT WHAT WENT ON THERE. I THANK YOU SIR. I THANK VETS ALL THE TIME WHEN I SEE THEM. I THANK YOU.

This song had me in tears. My dad is a Vietnam marine vet, and if he had not made it home I would not be alive today. Mom and dad met the year he returned.

+Pamela Reasor My friend, whose name is on the Wall, had a girlfriend, married her on leave, and then was blown to bits for a closed casket stateside.  I've had the life he never did.

One of George's greatest recordings. I don't know how anyone can sing this song and not tear up. Thanks for taking the time to create the video to better sound than what was previously posted. Remember...

As a Marine Vietnam Vet, I've read some posts that criticize us for a job that we were sent to do. Some of it sounds like when I first came home...to verbal abuse and being spit on. That's fine, but don't forget why you have the right to post what you do. Your freedom comes from the blood and sweat of every veteran, not just some. Here I am at 65, and have yet to go to the wall to pay my respects to fellow vets. I did my duty and I stand proud, and I would gladly do it again. The man on my right and the man on my left and of course the man covering my six, we did it together and for each other. Semper Fi to all Vietnam Vets.

@Jeffrey R Williams Most Vietnam vets I have talked to told me yes they got spit at and mocked. Don't know what planet you are on?

My husband was also a MARINE Vietnam Vet, He was proud to serve his country 69-75, and it just makes me so mad the way you all were treated when you came home every opportunity I get I say Thank you for your service I do. I loss him in June of this year. I tell people now Memories are like a Marine, Once a Marine, always a Marine, and when you die you are still a Marine. Can never take it away.

I wasn’t born until you guys were being sent home, but thank you so much for your bravery.

Sir I thank you for your service and i am very sorry for how poorly you were treated when you came home. You and all the rest deserved better.

My eyes water every time I hear this song.  Thanks to all our Vietnam vets, this 33 year old man appreciates you all.

"For Those Fighting for It...Freedom... Has A Flavor The Protected Shall Never Know" Tim Craft.

Thank you.

I hear all these stories about ones we lost being an iraq Afghanistan veteran myself let me clearly state that without our sacrafices you wouldnt be here to complain about the wars

If you came here to voice your liberal views, go away! This is about the boys that didn't come home, NOTHING ELSE!

There have been decades of a sickening waste of lives and limbs to establish nothing more than stalemates or very limited semi-victories often in support of a tin-horn dictator little, if any, better than the adversary.  This asinine behavior has been perpetrated by both Democrat and Republican leaders.  If we have a cause worth sending men and women to die or be maimed, it absolutely must be a cause worth winning.  There should be Democrat and Republican leaders that really care about our cause, our people, and our troops.

For all too long, our politicians (both D's & R's), with NO exceptions, have been playing toy soldiers and "whack-a-mole" as our foreign policy. We need to make a unified decision that any U.S. military action is based upon ALL of the following:
1. Defense of homeland and/or free, democratic, allied countries.
2. Protection of national interests.
3. A winning plan of action.
4. An end result of a significant improvement to the situation.
5. No defense of a tin horn dictator little, if any, different from the local opposition.
6. No support of an activist opposition little, if any, different from the local tin horn dictator.
7. If items #5 and 6 are problematic in dealing with items #1 and 2 then a '2 front' action will be required.
8. If humanitarian concerns are involved, items #3, 4, 5, and 6 still absolutely apply along with a strong attempt to involve the global community.
9. If items #5 and 6 are problematic in resolving a humanitarian situation, then our competent leadership will have to decide whether a '2 front' action is required or to stand off and step in later, pick up the pieces, and ensure an end result of a significant improvement to the situation.
10, Lastly, the leaders of both Parties need to present a unified position on the plan of action.  No political posturing on the military actions with public back-stabbing and snarky jibes at the Administration or the military leadership which just emboldens the enemy.

In Conclusion: President Obama together with the Republicans and other Democrats should try eliminating subterfuge and promoting real leadership in the governance of the Country.  Try promoting leadership which believes our cause is worth winning.  The actions and controls I am promoting would not necessarily be simple to implement.  However, since some of our Senators and Representatives are using their time attempting to tax cow farts, I am sure efforts could be put to something that would actually accrue real benefits to our Country such as the items I explained and recommended.

50,000 too many and don't forget we've lost another 3,400 in Iraq. How many more will we lose before we learn?  The answer is blowing in the wind. 

I can u durst a Iraq and where you are coming from...why don't you look at ww 1 at 53,402 lost, ww 2 at 291,557 lost, Korean War at 33,686 lost and the Vietnam war war at 47,244 lost. The numbers are the military lost, that does not include the ones wounded and Mia. I'm not ragging you at all but people need to realize that they live in a free society due to human life.

were have all the young men gone? Want they ever learn. They have gone to their gave all over  this world. What a shame.

This is one of the sadist  songs I have heard .  I served in the 199th Light INF. and The 1st Air Cav. 69-70.  Bless all our boys that served there.  This brings me to tears every time I play it.

Army.  At the time, American society didn't give a single damn about Viet vets.. Don't let that happen again.

Tragedy

I wonder how many walls american women and children will have to cry upon until we realize the one and only king of kings already died for our sins?

MMAh00lligan Amen

For miss.sissy Abrams.When events like Pearl harbor happened that killed our people,when events like 911 happened that killed men,women,and CHILDREN! ITS TIME TO TAKE ACTION! MY DAD SERVED IN THE NAVY FOR MANY YEARS AND IM THANKFUL HE IS STILL HERE! I ,ALONG WITH MANY OTHER AMERICANS ARE STILL ALIVE AND FREE BECAUSE OF OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN,YOUNG AND OLD. SOMETIMES WAR IS NECESSARY AND YES WE WILL LOSE SOME OF OUR OWN PEOPLE WHETHER WE WIN OR LOSE THAT WAR.ALL OF OUR PRESIDENTS WERE NOT EVIL! AND I BELIEVE IN JESUS TOO ,BUT AS AMERICANS WE SOMETIMES HAVE TO DO THINGS THAT MAY INCLUDE WAR,WE HAVE BEEN SUCKER PUNCHED BY SOME COWARD COUNTRIES THAT WE FOUGHT BACK AND DID WHAT WE HAD TO DO TO MAYBE DETER THAT KIND OF BEHAVIOUR!SOMETIMES WE ALSO HELP OTHER COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PREYED UPON BY BULLIES THAT WANT TO KILL THEM FOR WHATEVER REASON,AND WITH US DOING THAT WE ALSO LOSE SOLDIERS,WIN OR LOSE!I HATE WAR MYSELF BUT ITS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME AND SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM AND OTHER COUNTRIES FREEDOM!SO THINK ABOUT THAT AND KNOW THAT YOU MIGHT BE STILL HERE BECAUSE GOD WANTS YOU HERE,BUT ALSO OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES,LIMBS,AND FAMILIES SO WE...COULD LIVE AND STILL HAVE FREEDOM!!!

My dad served in Vietnam his brother was killed there during Tet. Vietnam was a irresponsible war that never needed to happen.

We tried to save Vietnam from the Vietnamese. Now we have Communism taught as a college course and touted as the way towards future equality.

@Dirty Bert iam glad you spoke up took the words out of my mouth this is our promise land sometimes lady liberty has to be defended just because there is war dont mean we dont love jesus war is very necessary it protects our precious freedoms to serve our god god bless all who served and gave all for this country

Welcome Home .........".Duty was ours...........the consequences God's"  

bless you sir, like the thief on the tree, you will be remembered

God bless you sir and thank you for your service

I am a huge George Jones fan but he really hit this song on the head..Rip George from a Ranger..66-72

Thank you for the homage to my generation! US Navy Corpsman 1970-1974

You did a great job with this video. Great montage and much better sound quality than the one that has been up here before. Thanx

Just beautiful work on the transitions and the images all set according to this heart touching song, as people go out for their BBQ, and pick necks, party's and such this Memorial Day week-end.. remember the ones who died so we could be free to do just that.. God Bless

Very nice!

this is one of mr favorite patriotic songs ever.... the other is the blue side of the grey by Atlanta......thanks George Jones. And thanks for sharing!!

Every time I hear this I think of my Marine Forest G Highland jr god how I still miss him

June 26 1970 1969 - 1970