Vincent J. Speranza's Full Original Version-BLOOD UPON THE RISERS & BAND of BROTHERS-Music From WWII

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BLOOD UPON THE RISERS
( also known as: “The Paratroopers Song”/ “Battle Hymn of The Republic”)
altered lyrics by Vincent J.Speranza
Audio:
performed by Vincent J. Speranza (lead singer) & "BAND of BROTHERS-Music
From WWII"
Vincent J. Speranza, lead vocals
Marike Rispens, backing vocals
Jerry Steyger, trumpet & backing vocals
Edward Nuiten, cornet & backing vocals
Eelco van Velzen-trombone
Eugène de Bruijn- soprano saxophone, backing vocals, arrangement
Harry Kanters-piano & backing vocals
Peter de Leeuw,banjo
Joost van Genugten- sousaphone & backing vocals
Robert Lamme, drums
recorded by: Leen Robbemont
footage:
scene 1: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 2 : By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
Scene 3 : By Robert Sweeney september 2019 The Netherlands
Scene 4: By US Embassy Brussels, december 2019 Bastogne Belgium
scene 5 : By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2016
scene 6: By U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Formal On February 7, 2020
Scene 7: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 8:By Eddy Bertels @ Sainte Mere Eglise France 2017
scene 9:By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
scene 10: By Edward Nuiten filmed while playing the Sousaphone, Carantan
2018 France
"Blood Upon the Risers" is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It
is associated with all current airborne units, including the 101st Airborne
Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 4th
Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division, and the 120th
CTS (United States).
LYRICS
Verse:
"Is everybody happy?" cried the Sergeant looking up,
Our hero bravely answered, "yes" and then they stood him up;
He jumped into the blast, his static line unhooked,
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now there was blood upon the risers there was brains upon the chute
Intestines were a-hanging from his paratroopers chute
They picked him up still in the chute and poured him from his booth
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the letter they send home went to his wife and baby son
Madam we regret to say your troopers life is done
But hold your head up high his name is written in the sky
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the baby son grew up and said a troopers life for
A jumper like my daddy was is all I wanna be
I only want that I can jump as half a well as he
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now they send him to afganistan and than into Iraq
The bullet that came speeding out went deep into his back
He hit the ground but his granate found enemy amtrack
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Vincent J. Speranza ©

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@kyeguy1348 10 ай бұрын

I regret to inform you, ladies and gentlemen, that PFC Vincent Speranza passed away on Aug. 2 2023. May his legacy live on. Fly High Hero 🫡

@LuckyLukix 7 ай бұрын

❤

@jaramia20 7 ай бұрын

What a legacy. What a legend. God Speed PFC.

@JamieShiel 7 ай бұрын

Gone but never forgotten 🫡

@carlhutchens8587 7 ай бұрын

Godspeed.

@gonzoarmy23 7 ай бұрын

May his name be ever written in the sky

@kelpyg7460 3 жыл бұрын

The 309 dislikes are from the people who jumped out with their static line unhooked

@terriecotham1567 3 жыл бұрын

I thank they were possible legs

@principleriley5674 3 жыл бұрын

danm right

@juniorpuletua4961 3 жыл бұрын

They probably Germans

@chrisyoung620 3 жыл бұрын

Baaaahaaahaaa

@christiancordaway2181 3 жыл бұрын

all the dislikes are from POGS

@monkeymanofficial2718 3 жыл бұрын

To think my great grandpa was probably singing this song since he was a paratrooper back in WW2

@CABakerGaming 3 жыл бұрын

earned a sub from user

@phantimon6175 3 жыл бұрын

I have nothing but respect and gratitude for those heroes

@SunkenAxis 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect to your grandfather man my great uncle was at D day on Utah beach and was a medic and went all the way to Germany

@SunkenAxis 3 жыл бұрын

@@cameronwalker3834 there were 5 beaches Sword,Gold,Juno,Omaha,Utah Sword and Gold were British Juno was Canadian And Utah and Omaha American

@lenmeijs6299 3 жыл бұрын

Probably

@Prometheus19853 3 жыл бұрын

God damn. Even in his old age, he still looks like a badass.

@th3w1zard248 3 жыл бұрын

They all do.

@hooper4581 2 жыл бұрын

Not only looks but he still is. Throw him a cage fight my money is on him 😆

@rhysson4557 2 жыл бұрын

not rlly you shoukd get your eyes checked out

@ClosetMountaineer 2 жыл бұрын

Thats because he still is a badass

@uncle7162 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 His service records and achievements would disagree. What other generation can truely say they saved the world from tyranny and ethnic cleansing. We should look up to these men and take note of what real men did. Questioned but still done so for the betterment of humanity if only our politicians had the amount of guts courage and common sense these men had under their fingernails we wouldn’t be in this mess we are today. Long live the greatest generation

@ItsAHedgehog 10 ай бұрын

He will never be forgotten. Thank you Mr. Speranza for all you did for the world.

@GrosvnerMcaffrey 10 ай бұрын

He could have eaten all of us for breakfast and thought nothing of it. They really don't make people like him anymore. I just hope he's up there with my grandfather both are among the greatest generation

@lukaskilpatrick5079 9 ай бұрын

He will never be forgotten

@pointingdog7235 8 ай бұрын

@@GrosvnerMcaffrey I beg to differ. There's still young men and now women who have the grit to do it.

@user-ql7eb6ln1n 4 ай бұрын

His generation saved the world. We desperately need them now.

@gabigohler2161 Ай бұрын

Es lief das Lied im Radio und die Bomber griffen Dresden an !!!! So war es.Im Erzgebirge konnte man Zeitung lesen.

@Thyren 10 ай бұрын

Vincent J. Speranza left this world on august 2nd 2023 but will always be remembers for his action during WW2 and for his singing thank you for a duty well done and take your place in heaven along your fellow soldiers who gone before *salute*

@Skiesaremine 4 ай бұрын

Hold your head up high, his name is written in the sky.

@donniewaggoner3572 3 жыл бұрын

I have literally memorize this song and I can’t imagine how amazing it would be to be in person with him and hear him saying that it would be the greatest honor in the world to hear him sing in real life thank you for your service

@wizard3z868 3 жыл бұрын

if you think you have it memorized just go to a room with a bunch of para's hanging around and just go zoom zoom ...... i did it accidently when i was at work stocking a bunch of parachute toys and a cple where in ear shot lol made for a good 10 minute break and some good laughs and handshakes

@pillarofautumn_648 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@gentownsend5139 2 жыл бұрын

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@muttosaur1813 2 жыл бұрын

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@grayharker6271 11 ай бұрын

I remember in 1980 when the 82nd jumped into Ft Irwin Ca. We had 8 troopers die, and 173 injuries. After the memorial the 82nd chorus got on stage and sang Blood on the Risers, the entire audience sang a long at the top of they're lungs!

@maartenrutjes4137 3 жыл бұрын

we shall remember them, it's a hell of a way to die

@privatepatato8227 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Yes

@principleriley5674 3 жыл бұрын

yep

@hmclevis 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@cleverusername9369 4 ай бұрын

He ain't gonna jump no more

@LucasSanga 3 жыл бұрын

i prefer this version where it goes through the generations of paratroopers, im trying to find it everywhere else and this seems to be the only one, god bless the 101st and the 82nd

@jerrysteyger6853 3 жыл бұрын

I think it is because Vince made his own lyrics

@OfficialJacobSpray 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@SirVanny1 2 жыл бұрын

What about the 173rd ????? We better then the 82nd and 101st

@dannymiller3315 2 жыл бұрын

@@SirVanny1 in my opinion the 101 st and 82 nd had far greater success in all wars bastogne is a prime example as well as Normandy

@user-wk9oz9oz4w 2 жыл бұрын

@@SirVanny1 better duty station maybe, lol

@reverande180 Ай бұрын

His name is written in the sky. Rest in Peace, Vincent J. Speranza. You fought well, soldier. You were a hero to us all. Thank you.

@danielhughes5517 3 жыл бұрын

That's a very cool version! My grandfather jumped into Normandy with the 101st. Soldiers make it all possible

@bendynamic2150 3 жыл бұрын

My great uncle was 101st as well jumped into Normandy but his jump didn't go as well and he almost died The pilot miscalculated his Drop Zone and he ended up breaking both his legs and fracturing his spine in the drop he doesn't know what happened to a lot of the other guys in that C-47 with him but my mind is a lot of them probably didn't turn out as well as he did . He had amnesia for a short while due to his shock for a few months maybe and was fighting the nurse rendering Aid to him not knowing where he was when an officer told him the war is over for you son on board a C-47 heading back to England.

@sentinel6673 3 жыл бұрын

God Speed to both. They have balls of fucking steel

@danielhughes5517 3 жыл бұрын

@@bendynamic2150 Ouch!! What a bad ass!!

@Cartoonsoldier83 3 жыл бұрын

So did my uncle and he was the reason I enlisted

@danielhughes5517 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cartoonsoldier83 Hell yeah! Thanks for y'alls service!!

@colinmurtagh7778 Жыл бұрын

To just imagine what hell these men went through. These men are the bravest most badass legends to ever live thank you every service member out there we love and support you all.

@phantimon6175 Жыл бұрын

Very well said

@Lordmatty-Gaming Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Man that means Alot

@barrylamoureux8841 Жыл бұрын

Deepest most deepest thanks beyond your deepest respect 🙏 ❤️ 😔 💔 😢 💙 🙏 ❤️ 😔 8

@GrosvnerMcaffrey 10 ай бұрын

My grandfather was in the Big One in the last days of the Pacific war he was a better man than my worthless piece of shit father. He could eat us all for breakfast without trying i just wish I could talk to him now as an adult

@anthonylegore1517 9 күн бұрын

And then, they came home, and did the best that they could to put their lives back together again. To have families, pick up careers and for the most part became good citizens of the Republic. All the while carrying the burden of their war experience that for many was only spoken of when in the company of their comrades. I know, my father was one of those men.

@connormarx8207 2 ай бұрын

This guy is an absolute badass, jumped out of a plane in Normandy as a young adult, and sang his heart out for the other paratroopers who no longer could. God bless this man, god bless our veterans, and GOD BLESS THE USA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@thepedalkickers2701 2 жыл бұрын

"But hold your head up high His name is written in the sky," Those lyrics brought me to tears... What a hell of a way to die.

@PickelsGarage Жыл бұрын

What a hell of a way to die

@wisteria4113 8 ай бұрын

He is jumping in the clouds

@dekanogiulogilvstaples4430 3 жыл бұрын

My husband was a Purple Heart 💜 Vietnam Veteran and a Green Beret, he used to sing this. It makes me cry every time I hear it.

@rhysson4557 2 жыл бұрын

didnt ask lol

@199z7 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 I asked. ☺️

@HailsAlfadir 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle was a Colonel during the Vietnam war and was stationed in the pentagon and heard this song too much in Vietnam

@toypilfferer653 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 tf you doin here then

@NautyCat 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 just stop

@user-wo2iw3kt8o 10 ай бұрын

Im an army veteran. 12 bravo combat engineer. Im not qualified to polish this mans boots.there are not braver with steel balls.than our ww2 vets.they saved the whole world.. godbless the USA and the US army.

@dustinmanning4277 Жыл бұрын

For a moment, he was 19 again. God Bless and thank you!

@absolutfreeman1033 2 жыл бұрын

We are the last generation to see ww2 veterans

@CaesarGB 2 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty crazy isn’t it. Soon all of these heroes will be lost to heaven and time. I hope to meet these guys someday when I’m there.

@rhysson4557 2 жыл бұрын

nah generation after us can just search it up online no need to be so poetic about it

@sunchips9200 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 I’m pretty sure he means in person and ask them questions, because all generations (I’m assuming the greatest generation as well) could just grab a picture or image of World War 1 veterans and even civil war veterans.

@nuhunla1930 2 жыл бұрын

A shame, but it’s our job to keep their brave stories alive.

@jasonchappina8319 Жыл бұрын

@Rhysson what a ridiculous remark

@Chipper6811 3 жыл бұрын

My husband said this was one of his battalions cadences. He gets very patriotic with the song.

@mr.meowgi9876 3 жыл бұрын

101st airborne? Its very speciffic

@Kazmll229 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.meowgi9876Either 101st or 82nd

@mr.meowgi9876 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kazmll229 id bet on it

@suspiciouscanadian6478 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kazmll229 or 173rd.

@Autobotmatt428 10 ай бұрын

God rest your soul Vincent J Speranza it was an honor to have talked to you. And thank you for all you and your brothers did.

@cynthiaparris7549 2 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS all of our VETERAN'S. I have high respect for each and everyone that served. Thank you all so much!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@thebigbagel7798 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@josetovar8440 Жыл бұрын

Wao

@mrkibubic5803 5 ай бұрын

NADAM SE DA GORE U PAKLU OVI ZLOCINCI😂😂😂

@thor213100 3 жыл бұрын

The old man's still got it.

@BarrettWillsonoutofmylife 2 жыл бұрын

🤝 👍👍👍

@airborne101pathfinder7 Жыл бұрын

Screaming Eagles never die. We just soar higher!

@rolfagten857 3 жыл бұрын

I once met Vince in Overloon (The Netherlands), he drank Whiskey and sold me the book "Nuts" A real American hero!

@TellySavalas-or5hf Жыл бұрын

I was once in the Overloon museum in the summer of 1970. Then all the broken Sherman and German tanks were outside in the forrest!👴

@nancyjanzen5676 Жыл бұрын

I read Four Stars in Hell the 101st division story of WW II.

@basschel6629 2 жыл бұрын

The 101st and 82nd Airborne, together with the Canadians and the Brits liberated my grandparents. Too many of them paid the ultimate price. But we’ll never ever forget them. For us the jumpers coming down from their planes meant freedom. Thanks to all of them! Love and peace from the Netherlands!

@Skiesaremine 4 ай бұрын

All gave some, some gave all.

@kenzpenz 3 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing this song way back in 1956 while stationed in Germany with the 11th Airborne . No way I could remember all those words. Reciting my general orders was tops for me. I entered an E-1 and eventually worked my way up through the ranks and retired an 03 CPT. I have absolute respect for those guys that served Airborne and hand salute the Green Beret . I remember all those things going from Get Ready to stand in the door. My first Aircraft was that shaky C119 that everyone commented it was crashing from the moment it took off, until it landed for another load of guys. I loved hearing this song and this is the first time, I sat through the complete song. Bless you guys and especially those guys in wheel chairs that were missing legs.

@samsammy6210 3 жыл бұрын

All 11 of em all. I couldn’t remember them all either. Except for 1 and it went like this I will walk my post from flank to flank and won’t take no shxx from any rank .

@rhysson4557 2 жыл бұрын

i remember hearing this song being sanged by the american on the other trench so we took the chance and came at them by surprise

@v1ncestan607 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 alright, I call bs on this one folks. This is a paratrooper song, you wouldn’t be in a trench. Plus, trenches were used in Ww1. And that name is not one that a presumed ww2 veteran would use

@v1ncestan607 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhysson4557 also, you uploaded gaming videos… soooo

@Eveline-E-001 2 жыл бұрын

@@v1ncestan607 I mean trenches were used in WW2, but not as much

@terriecotham1567 3 жыл бұрын

Remember hearing this song in jump school just before that big day. In some nation's the memory is still current. Al may all those in battle with honor be blessed for some are no more than kids. All think there on the side of right or God. Very well done

@masoncarter9283 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a paratrooper in the Vietnam war and he used to sing this song to me when I was a baby in my crib. Now 13 years later I find it again. I miss you grandpa

@qweerrrereree 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is just sad

@donaldprater5099 2 жыл бұрын

I recently had the honor to talk to 2 ww2 vets both best friends. One was a tail gunner in a b17 and the other was a foot soldier that fought in Italy. They were super nice people and answered all my questions but the thing that sticks to me the most was when the tail gunner said "have you ever seen something just disappear from the sky. because I have. When we were fighting in Germany i would see planes get destroyed by flack." he said "we both know none of those boys made it and some of them were my friends."

@ClosetMountaineer 2 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of stories that need to be written down.

@mixalismasaoutis1798 3 жыл бұрын

Immense respect by a reservist paratrooper from Greece 🇬🇷

@coltonaustin0 10 ай бұрын

Your name will forever be written in the sky.. may God bless your soul

@jonassemmelhack2077 10 ай бұрын

Im seing this Video in August 4th 2023... 2 Days after the Legend himself sadly Passed away at the age of 98. R.I.P. Vincent J. Speranza🫡

@jackhockins9039 3 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather swarmed the beaches of Normandy on D day corner my grandfather was in Vietnam, and my father is a marine who served in both Afghanistan aunt Iraq and they played this song well we were at a ceremony for my grandfather‘s Vietnam reunion.

@rhett1029 2 жыл бұрын

What a family thank god for all their service

@jamescarter5417 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather stormed Normandy my dad fought in Vietnam and I invaded Iraq my son wants to enlist also he'll be 4th generation nervous but can't wait till I see his pass and review on that parade field

@rhett1029 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamescarter5417 all military parents are like that worried but immeasurably proud

@joeswansonthesimphunter2612 2 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather in law fought in WW2 and Korea, my grandfather in law was a Force Recon Marine who was severely wounded in Vietnam, then two of my uncles went into Iraq and Afghanistan

@rhett1029 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeswansonthesimphunter2612 that’s really awesome thank them for their service, you must be very proud

@maverick740 10 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace to this Legend, May His Legacy Always Lives On!

@crazyasian.6875 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song so much, sometimes I even sing it out of no where. Would love to meet him.

@nocommentnocomment8789 2 жыл бұрын

Samesies. I sing it as a work song.

@petelayne2727 10 ай бұрын

God Bless you Soldier! Rest in Peace - The impact that you and all of our Greatest Generation made lives on. We cannot thank any of you enough!🇺🇸

@pg2661 2 жыл бұрын

The Greatest Generation! How in hell can anybody and I mean anybody put a thumbs down on this

@rauljuarez3884 2 жыл бұрын

millennium babies...😂😂😂😂

@USRM1810 2 жыл бұрын

@@rauljuarez3884 you can’t even spell millennial

@jaytowne8016 Жыл бұрын

They are the enemy.

@RG-gg5ye 3 жыл бұрын

It’s sad to think that a song with such horrible lyrics was the only happy thing they had to keep them going. No one can appreciate the horrors these guys had to witness. Horrific doesn’t even cover it 😔

@JohnClarkGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Probably saved a lot

@matriarchsdevilgaming6850 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a video about a soldier now and a ww2 vet the ww2 vet tells the soldier that he's been through a hell of a lot more than him because instead of making a single war end with a few battles they want to drag it out and fight millions of small skirmishes. Forgot to mention the fact that this battle with Afghanistan has gone on longer than ww2.

@mr.meowgi9876 3 жыл бұрын

Dark humor to make light a bad situation

@Bluedog6216 3 жыл бұрын

My grandmom's uncle was a 50 cal machine gun for a torpedo bomber.

@andywilson9903 3 жыл бұрын

being a former paratrooper that would be my ideal way to go.

@tomford5416 3 жыл бұрын

" all of their tomorrows for your today " i aint laughing at this

@johnm249 2 жыл бұрын

I heard Vince Speranza speak of his experience in battle of the bulge and liberating Dachau concentration camp. He said after Dachau we quit taking German POWs

@slavman7445 3 жыл бұрын

In such bad times is good to see something good... And see that the People dont forget that the soldiers gave their lifes for a better future and to defend their homeland... May Y'all rest in peace

@elMusica5354 2 жыл бұрын

We have to see something good....keep the fight.

@user-dv4wz5cj1y 7 күн бұрын

I have served for the Indian Army Para Special Forces 24th regiment, one day we had a joint training with the Navy Seals, and one of those members was playing this song before the skydiving exercise. That was very chilling to hear that time.

@redvapor_4160 10 ай бұрын

Rest In Peace, really wish i could of met the guy in person! 🦅

@drd_t752 2 жыл бұрын

This man will live forever in our hearts because of this song and all of his beer

@johnnyandersen9209 2 жыл бұрын

A true badass. We need more of his kind…

@grayharker6271 11 ай бұрын

@nikkonichols 10 ай бұрын

Long live the 101st and 82nd. My grandfather was master Sargeant in the 82nd in ww2 took part in all 4 jumps in Europe, lead his boys to victory !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻

@mitchellnewell8078 10 ай бұрын

he aint gonna jump no more. Just found out found out Private First Class Speranza passed away 3 days ago. RIP PFC and thank you for what you did when you served.

@MysticPyro57 2 жыл бұрын

i would join the army and serve just to hear the passion and pride as he sings this. truly a respectable man.

@sterlingstrand1432 Жыл бұрын

I believe the verse about the son is a cautionary tale about why you probably shouldnt

@DukeSilver6973 10 ай бұрын

He passed away today, RIP 🫡

@newdrewthepiratelord395 10 ай бұрын

Rest easy soldier, you've fought well 🫡🥲

@TheNoahToller 10 ай бұрын

Rest In Peace.. Vince Speranza. May Heaven’s Streets Be Lined, With All of the Military that had Given an Ultimate Sacrifice And May they welcome you in Honor & with open arms.. At the Pearly Gates.. Of heaven.. Once Military, ALWAYS.. Military.. That’s what they always say.. & It’s true.. to this day & Always will.. Be True. You’re never forgotten. Until we all meet again. RAH. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@chrisl2632 2 жыл бұрын

Proud to say Vince belongs to my VFW. It's an honor to know him. He is one of the two true war heroes I met in my life.

@dadandlokiinthewoods8806 Жыл бұрын

To all of my ww2 heros, God bless you. You are the best of America. Its your inspiration that keeps us FAITHFUL..

@redneckgaming7171 2 жыл бұрын

I always cry in the last bit, I dunno why, been looking for that last bit forever

@bphillips2082 5 ай бұрын

My dad was in World War II 11th airborne in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese in the Philippines. He was part of the liberation of los Baños prison Camp. he was the recipient of the silver star. He was very proud of his service and the most patriotic person I’ve ever met in my life. World War II veterans were the bad asses.

@TripleX0070 10 ай бұрын

R.I.P To a Hero, You will never be forgotten

@michaelgalluzzi4650 3 жыл бұрын

I have been blessed with meeting and getting to know Metal of Honor winners and Astronauts and have also met Vice Presidents, Senators, Congressman but NOBODY and I mean NOBODY that I have met in my life comes close to the level of character, spirit and love of country as Vince Speranza. In short the most amazing man I have ever met. Great video and God bless you my friend. Have an airborne beer on me!

@anthonymaize5764 3 жыл бұрын

These are the songs I was raised to revere! Amen to all the young men that gave thier lives so we may have ours!

@ItsLinoLino 2 жыл бұрын

Remember this man. Remember that there are countless untold stories from good men just like Vincent. Remember what they were fighting for.

@jnik_3234 Жыл бұрын

Im German. This gives me Goosebumps. *GOD BLESS THE GREATEST GENERATION* 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 *Thank you for your ultimate sacrifices for our freedom.*

@wah9861 2 жыл бұрын

my grandpa stormed Normandy

@Donutkingactual 12 күн бұрын

Mine lost his right arm at Anzio

@jamisonmelsha8419 12 күн бұрын

My grandfather and his 3 brothers stormed Okinawa all came back thanks to Desmond doss

@michelacostelli3062 5 күн бұрын

@@Donutkingactuali m italian and a couple of years ago i went to Anzio and i Saw a few of bombs from the ww2 war ok the beach

@Donutkingactual 5 күн бұрын

@@michelacostelli3062 he was on the beach the entire time they had the allies pinned down. When they pushed inland he lost his arm to artillery fire.

@davidjohnson5845 2 жыл бұрын

Men from all ages in this picture, and song. Beautiful job, all of you. Beautiful loving pictures.

@martinzapotocky2126 10 ай бұрын

R.I.P. August 2, 2023

@usapatriot4peace894 3 жыл бұрын

America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish. We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.

@ididathink5295 2 жыл бұрын

I would not agree but they fought well in the war

@kevinzhou9836 2 жыл бұрын

No offence, they're not the best, but the men were brave tho.

@rachelnewton1150 2 жыл бұрын

Truly is the greatest nation on Earth. Enjoy becoming a minority.

@ClosetMountaineer 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinzhou9836 They are the Greatest Generation. Until another comes along and supplants their accomplishments, they will continue to have the title

@dylan4ie 10 ай бұрын

RIP Vincent J Speranza

@drndomomelinguitherese 3 жыл бұрын

In their memory. Thank you for sharing with everyone this wonderful Testimony!

@ericward3964 3 жыл бұрын

I’m ashamed to say that I do not remember this song As a paratrooper of the 1/501PIR 2000 to 2003 God bless our service members and Vets

@FordRanger-ih9wq 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir

@Peace37397 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service you are awesome.

@EchoFoxtrotOmega 2 жыл бұрын

Mad man, who jumps out of a perfectly good airplane! (Joke aside thank you for your service)

@gabrielglover2649 2 жыл бұрын

@@EchoFoxtrotOmega better than jumping out of a burning air plane

@lieutenantpliskin 2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielglover2649 well that would have a cooler story to it tho 😂

@carriblack4917 Жыл бұрын

I have been honored to know some of these great men. I served in the Navy, but these men are the ones who truly fought and died for the freedoms that we enjoy today. God bless the old school soldiers…they are the last of a dying breed. ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤

@liamogrady2277 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding thank y’all for your Service My Grandfather fought in WWll flew on a B 24 Liberator in Africa against the Nazi s US Army Air Corps , My father the Marine was in Vietnam , my Brother was US Army Airborne and then became a US Navy Sea land and Air specialist and several of my Friends that didn’t make it home that were like Brother s too me is why I salute y’all 🇺🇸God Bless America and all she stands for 🇺🇸

@TOO_TALL305 10 ай бұрын

Rest In Peace Mr. Sparanza, I will always remember the 2 minutes i got to speak to you at the Rifle book signing in Stow. Your memory will never be forgotten by this proud american

@Bxdarealest 3 жыл бұрын

What a legend, one of my favorite cadences

@chrisjohnson7039 9 ай бұрын

Rest easy Sir🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 fly high screaming eagle 🦅

@samjames1253 2 жыл бұрын

I can't remember where I heard this but I loved it. "You see that old man shuffling slowly down the street with his walking stick, he will be more badass then you will ever be"

@andymetternich3428 2 жыл бұрын

I remember a paratrooper, Joe Marzak, singing this song. He worked at Alterman Trucking in Miami. 👍👍

@andymetternich3428 2 жыл бұрын

He was in the Screaming Eagles. 101st Airborne😄👍👍

@112fail 2 ай бұрын

this started ringing in my head while i was at work for no reason! im from finland and i heard this hero passed away last year.. rest easy and thank you for your huge service!

@Lorcan1 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect for this man from Ireland 🇮🇪🙏

@kennethbarrett3902 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched every video of this HERO. My cousin sang this when they jumped he went thru paratroopers, Rangers, then delta with a sniper team as shooter. But said the jumps was always his favorite. Thanks to all y tall who served

@ShipolasFPS Жыл бұрын

Me and my buddies have been learning this song for our D-Day celebration. Glory and respect to the brave who made life today possible with their sacrifices. God bless this great nation.

@SebastianSenna 10 ай бұрын

He ain’t gonna jump no more 🦅🫡🇺🇸 RIP Vincent Speranza

@nathangeiger-luciano2238 2 жыл бұрын

Can we all just agree that the Greatest Generation was the greatest generation in US history

@wj287 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was.

@costakeith9048 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that, the founding generation was probably the greatest in our history, especially given how many great minds they produced out of a country with a mere population of 2.5 million, but the greatest generation was definitely the most accomplished of the 20th century.

@wj287 2 жыл бұрын

@@costakeith9048 some cornball always has to come by and "Acktuallyyyyy". Severe tism.

@costakeith9048 2 жыл бұрын

@@wj287 If people weren't always wrong they wouldn't always be corrected. Your irritation is misplaced.

@gabrielshabalin6122 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, RIP to the combatants, lost but not forgotten 🙏

@rhysson4557 2 жыл бұрын

oh so they're lost but not forgotten? name all allied soldier who died in the fields of war from ww1 to 2021

@teller1290 2 жыл бұрын

D-u-m-b. Obviously meant as a corporate whole.

@daintyfoal1981 2 жыл бұрын

If this man can inspire me, from australia to join the military, its incredibly powerful

@President_Abraham_Lincoln_ 10 ай бұрын

Rest in peace sir. Big respect. Thank you for your service

@JenniferLewis-yq5jo 3 жыл бұрын

God bless this man

@obiwankenobi3579 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing song hope generations will remember this Thank You soldiers for getting us here Today 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@liviuaron2741 2 жыл бұрын

BYal Liviu Arron toată stima și recunoștință pentru acești veterani Liviu

@cameronbarbour3418 10 ай бұрын

A legend passed away today. rest in Peace Sir.

@chadharris5311 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for helping provide the blanket of freedom my family and I sleep under. Rip sir

@Puhngaknghaka 2 жыл бұрын

Damn they voice are so good

@babyangel142717 10 ай бұрын

RIP thank you for your service 🕊👏🏻 🫡 ❤️ 🕯🙏

@CTTITAN-jk4op Жыл бұрын

I give thanks and tribute to those who are willing to fight and die for their country. Thanks your you service

@jamesbirtcher7082 10 ай бұрын

Rip mr speranza your name is forever written in our hearts our minds and the sky

@BarrettWillsonoutofmylife 2 жыл бұрын

🤝 My respects to all veterans still alive 👍👍👍 Thank you all surviving veterans 👍👍👍 R. I. P. all the Comrades we lost. Also my friend Sgt. Paul Lawrence KOCH. Special Force Nha Trang / Vietnam. R. I. P. Paul 🤝 Salute to all veterans from Germany, Barrett

@sultansalt9115 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t make it like him anymore. Much respect to you sir

@rolandmartin1483 2 жыл бұрын

That are the man who came to delivered us from the Nazi, soldiers youy are one of the reason that i go to Foreign legion to protect democracy an liberty, it was may by wrong, but what you do will never forgot from french people Merci soldats que Dieu vous protge