Gone Home - Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2009
- This Gospel song is from "The Soldier of the Cross" CD. I've tried to honor the aging veterans of WWII with the song and video. The war images are from the Battle of the Bulge. The scenic images are from the Ardennes and Belgium.
This country's aging veterans are experiencing the onset or a second, late-in-life occurrence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The estimate of one in twenty by the Veteran's Administration may actually be higher. We still need to remember their sacrifices. They still need our prayers. - Hudba
I have just lost a brother who was a Marine Viet Nam vet. I had to post this song as a tribute to him and an uncle who was a WW2 vet. So touching, a timeless work, and a moving tribute to our veterans. When you get up tomorrow, thank God and a vet, your living in a great country.
Prayers for you and your family! Hallelujah, Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤️
I am an aging Viet Nam Vet and I have seen most every one of my old buddies wither and go home. I keep on keeping on here and I praise my Father daily for using me and allowing me to keep writing about those days n times in poetry and song. Thank you for posting this and putting your Godly Talent to impact those that listen to this and view it. God Bless You
Welcome home Soldier
Thank You for all your sacrifices ! I was an Infantryman during Vietnam but not stationed in country. I felt lucky. Take care brother !!
Keep writing brother. Viet Nam era vet. Never went in country but the rest of us were support. Have brother-in-law decorated by Westmoreland for defending almost overrun fire base. Over 7000 rounds of M-16 ammo by small group of surviving defenders. He is dying slow death from exposure to Agent Orange as it destroys organs. Most did not survive but know that many war deaths are NOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD. Many are back home in rehabs, VA homes and hospitals.
May our Heavenly Father always bless you 🙏 ♥️ ✨️
This ol desert storm veteran thanks you for your service to this great country. God bless you
I generally refer to this generation as the Greatest Generation. Whether they were on the warfront, or back home holding things together, they did what they did because... that's just what you do. I salute you.
drabdr Thank you.
That type of attitude of doing what needs to be done no longer exist today it’s a shame this country would be so much better if people did nt ask for hand outs
I have a deep respect to these Soliders who gave their life for our Country.
I fear when the last of this generation has gone up. Their stories and experiences and knowledge will be forgotten and lost
I just sent the last member of my family from that generation home to heaven. We will miss you all. Rejoice in heaven Grandpa, Uncle Hoover, and Uncle Bollie. You fought in foreign lands so we could have our way of life.
No one can come close to Ricky Skaggs on this song many others for that matter great job
Thanks!
I believe this may be a Bill Monroe song!
Some great day we will go home and see them again
Yes, my dad is there, as well as many other dads.
I love the photos, they help you to appreciate what these wonderful men sacrificed for our freedom.
My brother, Cpl. Jerry Lee Roberts, USMC, was the first Marine KIA from our town,also the first KIA from any branch, 1Sept65 Always say Thank You for serving to ALL VETERANS, without them we would be lost indeed. God bless you all.Mt.Clemens,Michigan
I just found this in 2022, great version 👍
Thanks!
When I was growing up in the fifties and sixties in a small town, only about 1500 people., Several of the men my parents age walked with limps or other signs of having been wounded in some way could be seen in our daily lives. As children we just thought it was normal. And, As children living in peace and blissful ignorance of the evil they had destroyed, we hardly recognized the sacrifice and suffering they had endured .
Yes, they have gone home and I dearly miss them.
Thank you, as do I.
So sad. I remember a few Ww2 town characrers who were combat vets. One was 'sarge' who would go to local cafe, buy 3 cups of coffee, sit on sidewalk and "talk to his men". There were others who were "alkys" and unfairly misjudged because people did not understand the HELL they survived. God bless ALL our veterans. May we wake up and realize there are many homeless vets today that are being misjudged and cast aside by an ignorant, forgetful, society and non-caring, profit driven politicians.
The Greatest Generation! No ONE can take it away from them. My father was one of them. Let us try to walk in their footprints, IF we can. I'm not so sure we can.
Neither am I, but we can try.
Ralph Stanley's FUNERAL
MY DAD HAS GONE HOME NOVEMBER 19, 2008. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW, HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU. HOW COULD GOD LEAVE ME HERE WITH YOU? YOU WERE MY WHOLE LIFE. I DID EVERYTHING IN LIFE FOR YOU. I AM SO EMPTY INSIDE WITHOUT YOU. I DIED THE DAY I LOST YOU. I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR JUST FIVE MINUTES WTH YOU. I MISS YOU MY BEST FRIEND. ALWAYS AND FOREVER DADDY. BARBARA
Every Memorial Day I put Ricky Skaggs Gone Home on to remember those who sacrificed it all 🇺🇸 God Bless you all ✝️ 🙏
Thank you.
Many of these men are of my dad's generation, grew up during the depression, and fought in WW2. Dad would be 98 if he was still around. I'd say he was a war hero, but he'd say no, the heroes were the ones that didn't make it back. I guess it's like the bumper sticker, "All gave some, Some gave ALL" Many thanks to all who served. And, thanks for the video!
This song touches my heart. It reminds me of my grandfather, who was in the Navy during WWII, and my wonderful grandmother who waited at home for him to return. Now they have both gone home. I miss them and hope to visit with them again some day.
I am a bluegrass musician and I love this song, I think of my dad, brother and two nephews who have served in the military. I thank god for keeping his hands on them and keeping them safe and bringing them back home.
My dad just celebrated his 94th birthday. Thanks Ricky for recording this such a beautiful song.
Thank you for commenting.
Oh Ricky you’re the best and I’m so proud of you and Sharon! Blessings
Thank you for commenting.
As we age this song becomes more and more a reality with each passing day. The man who wrote this song said he left it to others to record and sing. Now he has Gone Home as well.
Precious old song with a precious promise of hope. I once listened to a testimony of an elderly lady. She said when it came time for her funeral she didn't expect many people to show up for it. Reason being, she had outlived all her family and most of her friends. That testimony broke my heart when I realized there are so many old folks who don't have any of their close friends and loved ones around anymore. No wonder so many of the older Christians are looking forward to that time of blessed reunion.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
This is a very beautifully written song, it certainly provokes thoughts of the sacrifices these men have made over the years. My father was in the middle east and fought against Rommel among many other things. He was just a young man and came home very broken. He never got over the fact he had killed other young men. I heard him cry in the early hours of the morning many times. He end up turning to alcohol which not only destroyed him but his family as well. He died a tragic death at just 45, the war wasn`t won for him. As much as I admire and respect these men and women that have defended our freedom I do wonder who the winner is
Thank you for your reply. We do have a just and merciful God. I know my heavenly Father has his hand on this earth and all that dwell in it. I became a Christian after my father died and I now know there is a purpose in every thing. All part of Gods plan for us. God bless and keep you also. In the precious name of Jesus
True words Rick. I'm from South Africa - simply love Blue Grass. Ricky and band are great musicians and understand how to play this music. This song makes me long for my father in law - he would have loved this song. Fought in Italy in WW II.
Yes sir, Mr. Bill wrote heartfelt songs as well as funny ones.
Dad, brother and last brother 12-16-22, finally found it and played at funeral. Not vets, but it still applies. They sang and played it often and sounded almost as good as Ricky. All gone home.
That sounds good. I'm sorry for your losses
God bless all our AMERICAN HEROES as they go home.
Amen,
I may be twelve, but I understand about all of this. I'm as patriotic, if not more, than the other guy. God bless America.
This song touches my soul. You see, I too have lost friends. My family and I are proud of my 23 years of service. Who are we to challenge the Almighty's plans. Rest in peace buddy.
God bless our military in the name of Jesus. Great tribute Beanscot!
God bless our men that fought for our freedom.
Amen.
No greater honor than to serve your country on the battlefield. Many no longer appreciate the sacrifice.
Dennis Galloway Thank you.
The Vietnam War was a bitter time for all of us alive then we spent a lot of time trying to figure this war out. I would like to memorialize, here, the three young men who died in that war. They came from Lyons & Muir Michigan, adjoining towns. The population combined of Lyons and Muir couldn't have been more than 900 people so I think we paid disproportionately in lives lost. The three are Terry Simon, Neil Potter and Herbert Loucks.
77 years ago this last Nov. 25, 1944, my father, Pvt. Carl A. Divine, was killed in the Battle of the Huertgen Forest in Germany. He left a young wife and two young children (I was 3 years old, and my brother was just over 15 months old). He is buried in Henri-Chapelle American Military Cemetery in Belgium, so in a true sense, he never came home. We must never forget the sacrifices made by all those who fought to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. The pairing of this song performed by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, with the images help bring these sacrifices to memory
Yes. Thank you.
Things have changed here in America. The freedoms that we have enjoyed came at a very high price of blood sweat and tears.
Yes, we should remember and continue to honor those who have served and are serving.
Reason this country is as great as it is. Hope and pray everyday, this country continues to shine through thick and thin!!
Thanks so much for making this video. My grandfather passed away in 2010 and he was in the 17th Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge. What a fitting tribute!
I keep coming back to this video after many years. Thank you so much.
You’re so welcome 🙂
Maw maw lost her baby brother (my great Uncle) at the Battle of the Bulge. Thank you for the tribute. God bless the Greatest Generation
Sarah Walker You’re welcome.
This truly is an amazing tribute to all who have served. It is so beautifully done. We owe so much to these brave men and women.
Yes we. do. Thank you!
Thanks for honor the veterans. But my Dad was on the other side, but never the less, he came into American captivity.And God thanks he survived. Me as German, I will never forget the veterans, no matter wich side. be Blessed.
Thank you.
I saw a video on you tube about a German fighter pilot who came upon an American Bomber that was barely limping back to base, it was all shot up and barely moving: he caught up with it rapidly and came from behind and he moved even with the cockpit and could see the pilot and co-pilot clearly. The pilot of the Bomber looked out his window and saw the German pilot staring at him and his eyes became round with fear. The German pilot flew his plane around the bomber and saw it had no defense. He came even with the cockpit again and thought of his brother who was also a fighter pilot who had been shot down in combat and killed. He maintained eye contact with the pilot of the Bomber and said to himself, if I were to shoot those men it would be the same as murder, so with a nod to the American pilot he dipped his wings and flew off. He thought about the Bomber and wondered if the crew had made it back safely so he had memorized the numbers on the plane and contacted the War dept and found they had made it safely. He told his story and got their home addresses and made contact with the pilot and arranged a meeting. Their reunion was an event of great joy as the American pilot had always wondered about the German fighter pilot and the great mercy he had been shown.
Amen
We have one WW2 veteran here in our small town, Edith, she was a flak gunner in Berlin in '45.
I apologize for our mistakes. I wasn't alive then to do anything but I am now.
Thank you for this video my Father served in Belgium during WWII he passed away in 1993 I miss him everyday.
"Jumping" Bill Carlisle I believe wrote this wonderful piece. Bill wrote a number of good "Novelty" tunes, and performed with great energy, often getting in a little "jump" did his act, he was a great entertainer with these numbers, but with Gone Home, he hit a lasting and significant "Out of the Park", Home Run. Gone Home will in time make everyone forget those novelty tunes he wrote, this is a significant and wonderful Gospel Hymn in it's own right. While our WWII Vets deserve every recognition we can give them, this great song applies to all of us who are experiencing loss as our dear friends and loved ones one by one pass from the scene, They've Gone Home.
Thank you for your informative and thoughtful comment.
Wonderful song but I can only hope that the newer generations remember these people and what they went through. They didn't go to the Dr to get help for post traumatic stress , they lived with it and most took their memories to the grave with them. To all veterans,,, May God Bless and thank you for your service!!!!!
Yes, Amen.
Listening to this and seeing the slides you have to ask WHY SO MANY ?? and please GOD ,, never again and no more
Awesome song and tribute. Thank you. Lost my great uncle John Ira Pinkerman at Bastonge
You're welcome.
Thank you for posting. As we enter this Independence Day, remember all who fought for this great Nation. Truly the greatest generation in my opinion. Thank you Veterans.
You’re welcome.
My Dad wanted this played at his funeral, after seeing the video I understand now why this particular song.
Makes me think of my father in law who just passed away in oct who was a battle of the buldge survivor not to.mention other battles...miss ya pop
Thanks for the thoughtful song and video . It goes well together and it is the words and the meaning that counts.Those men from WW11 belong to us and this great country and I will never forget what they did for me.To all of you who are still with us I thank you from the bottom of heart and I thank God I was born in America and that I am free!
God Bless Any Veteran they fought for our Freedom some seem to forget that Fact
Amen.
amen
Tears. To my brothers who've gone ahead...
Thank you.
Reminder of My dad, and uncles, friends,neighbors, and my fellow veterans, who have gone home. Love this song....leaves a lump in my throat, and tears in my eyes!!
Thank you for commenting.
I think Ricky Scaggs is the best on this song,,,,Praise God,,,for those who Has Gods wonderful Gifts to share with us,,,,,
+Darlinda Lowe Amen!
Great song as well as an awesome video. Much love and respect!!
Casper1tfg Thank you!
I keep coming back to this. So touching and well made video.
Thank you!
God bless them for giving of themselves things we cannot comprehend.
+David Robertson Amen.
great video for a timeless song....we must never forget our veterans !!
I LOVE TRYING TO PLAY THIS SONG....
May their sacrifices never be forgotten. Beautiful photography to go along with the song.
I always loved to hear Ricky.Scagges He is a great singer
Me 2
You did a good job. My dad was in the South Pacific but the guys that fought that war all seem like my own dad. He died from wounds after the war when I was really little I don't remember him so that's the reason WW2 vets are precious all vets are precious
Thank you for your comment. I'm very sorry you lost your dad. Yes, they're all precious, indeed.
I noticed you said you "tried to..." You not only tried but you knocked it out of the park! Great job, I know we you tube viewers may not seem too appreciative but I am very grateful for people like you who take the time to share such meaningful work. Thank you.
Beautiful. I remember the boys my brothers in arms.
beautiful song and great pics and story to accompany it!
The whole album is wonderful.
Thanks for uploading.
Yes, it is! Thanks to Ricky Skaggs!
I can here my grandpa up in heaven singin this to me an 82 airborne and a retired chrysler employee after 48 years :)
Great job! Sitting here in tears as I watch and listen! My sweet daddy was there in the Battle of the Bulge...He was a medic and saved as many as he could. What is SO precious is that I know he knew Jesus as his Savior ... and so do I. How WONDERFUL to know I'll see him one day on Heaven's bright shore!
+Carolyn Shelton Amen!
+Carolyn Shelton As a father I know he would be proud to know you are a Christian also. I have 2 young daughters and I pray the communist media and education system don't ruin my family circle as they have so many others. There is no education like the one you receive in the KJV.
AMEN and THANKS!
God bless your Dad. My uncle Bill jumped 20 feet off a telephone pole in that Battle --hand shook the rest of his life.
Carolyn Shelton my great uncle was blown out of a tank at the battle of the bulge but God spared him he got saved later in life passed March 19th 1994
My brother Burl Bland at 24.3, Passed away on July 6 2000. He was 88th Airborne, Seved in Korea too. I miss him still. God Bless you for doing this, sir.
Thank you. I originally did it for my dad. Thank you too for serving.
Thanks for remembering America's heroes who gave us freedom
+Dennis Galloway You're welcome. My father was one of them.
Just beautiful. Don't have to be a bluegrass aficionado to be touched by this incredible rendition.
I thank you for your honor to those who allow us our Freedom
Amen.
beautiful song and video.i am a veteran of desert storm
RIP I love you grandpa, I hope you finally found peace.
George Washington Amen.
a wonderfull piece, thanks.
You're welcome.
thank you for a great video of one of the greatest songs (in my opinion) ever recorded. Being a veteran myself this song really touches home knowing of the soldiers lost in a war. thanks to all of our veterans who gave all and the ones who gave some. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
@10AceOfSpades01 THANK YOU,YOUNG MAN,FOR BEING ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY.SO MANY PEOPLE NOW DONT REALIZE HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO BE ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT COUNTRY YOU AND I LIVE IN, THAT SO MANY HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR.ITS GONNA TAKE MORE AND MORE YOUNG MEN LIKE YOU TO KEEP IT GOIN,THANKS AGAIN
beautiful tribute to our vets god bless and thanks for posting
@alphashed Thank You for posting this song.I have never heard it before.I love Ricky skaggs and he did a
beautiful job on this song.I just lost my Mother and this song makes me sad.
I'm looking forward to walking those streets of pure gold.
And seeing my mom & daddy again.
Oh, what a happy time we'll have up there!
Great Song............Thanks
+badsparkplug You're welcome.
Beautiful, with a great tribute.
Well done,very touching.Thanks to all the veterans we live in a free country.Keep up the good work.
I am a 100% Service Connected Disabled Vietnam Veteran And I Salute You For This song
God Bless our Veterans, thou good and faithful servants. A rare breed... Love & Kisses.
Freedom has never been free. Thanks to all our vets.
Amen.
I found this while watching another country song, I had 4 great uncles served in WWII and a few other wars. They are all 4 laid to rest now side by side with their service plaques on their graves. I used to sit and listen to their stories about the wars, not to many minutes go by that I don't think about them and what they sacrificed. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
Beautiful.
Thank you for serving.
Beautiful Ricky
Thanks for commenting.
Glory to THEM.........................
Thank you.
I heard Grandpa and Ramona Jones do this live at the Mosque auditorium in Richmond, Va. back in the '70's. Did a beautiful job!!!!
Many versions but this is my favorite
Roy Bernardo Thanks
From South Africa - I have listened to this song over and over - cannot help but become emotional. Thanks Ricky and K T- love all your songs I can get hold of on CZcams.
Donkie 6 Thanks for commenting.
Most of us did our best!
Beautiful song
Thank you.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Bill Carlisle’s incredible, full of meaning, song. Made more so with the pictures shown.
Thank you.
I found this video as a complete accident but what a great accident it was! Great video sir, makes me think back to watching Band of Brothers.
A wonderful song
Thanks!
This was beautifully presented🇺🇸
True freedom fighters! Greatest liberators!👍👏
Thanks!
Appreciate this very much. Traveled to Europe in May with my two sons to see where Gramps fought. He made it home but lost him several years back. Heroes all.
love this song. i think of my dad clyde blaylock . HE IS HAVING A GREAT TIME PICKING MUSIC IN HEAVEN
As my good friends father is on life support last night.. i was sent this song by a brother in Jesus, totally unbeknownst to him... the work of the Lord just happened ..sending this message, such a hard day today 🙏😭😭😭
Charles Pyatt God who knows our hearts knows our needs.
To Curtis Lee. my fav big Indian from NM. He was with me in the 'stan .
My dad was there in 1944-45 as a combat engineer, with the job of placing temporary pontoon bridges to replace the ones the Germans blew up behind them as they retreated. Gone home 9 years ago. He was an amateur guitar player too--I think he would have enjoyed this tune. This is a beautiful tribute, thanks for posting.
very good keep doing more with visuals and superb music.