David Ball "Riding With Private Malone"
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Who still listening in 2024
I still listen, this song is the true American spirit. Good Bless Are Vets!!!
This song means something to me and some day I’m gonna understand it
Richard sisneros Vietnam veteran 355 air Police Squadron
Me 😁
Hell yes!
To every Private Andrew Malone who didn't make it home, thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
👍
Mp
@@am983 Thank you for your service. Its beyond anything that most people would do. I make it my goal to thank every soldier I meet.
@@tonyravioli1982 You are welcome
That’s very nice of you to say to others
I'm a n Afghanistan vet... Big thank you to the Vietnam vets who made DAMNED sure we got a better "Welcome Home" than they did
Thanks for everything you've done for this country.
I just want to thank your for your service to our country
Thank you for serving yo keep us safe
Thank you for your service.
God that hit home real hard. Miss my dad, he served 2 years in vietnam and he told me his "welcome home" he got when he came home 😢😢😢😭😭😭 Thank you did your service from the bottom of my heart, thank you
I graduated from high school in 1966 and had family and friends that went to Vietnam. This song is very special and I cry every time I hear it. May God bless every man and woman that served in the military and those serving now.
Me too
This song always gives me chills. It's brilliant. My dad was a vietnam vet. Proud of him and thank you to all who served.
God bless your Dad. ♥️
I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text, hope you are having a good day?
Our brothers and the young men who went to Nam were treated badly by some Americans mostly from those that don't know or care to learn what America meant to our brothers and friends.Thank ya'll for your service. GOD Bless America.
My husband was a Vietnam Veteran who died October 26th 2019 of Agent Orange.. 🎤🎼🎶🎵🇺🇸🇺🇸😢😢😢❤❤❤he was a true hero
I'm sorry for your loss, Vietnam vet 68-69
Hi dear, I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text to you hope you don't find it pestering..?
This song is so beautiful. I am a proud daughter and mom of a Marine. I am also the wife of a Soldier. My dad is a Vietnam Veteran who will be 76 this year. I am so thankful for their service. 💜🙏🏽
You're absolutely right...Verna Good morning how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's another lovely day that the lord has made
Miss Verna, Thank your Son and your Dad for their service. My husband was in the Army during the early 60s. 😊
Vietnam veterans were bad asses
God bless you and your family!
Thank you to you and your family for the sacrifices you all make.
I am a double tour vietnam vet turned 73 last July. I have received more respect in the Midwest than any where I have lived to all Afghanistan vets thank you for your service with respect J Gordon
As a young man who served in the U.S. Army, I respect your obligation to duty and service. My grandfather always told me yall didn't get the return home that yall deserved. I am sorry that happened.
My uncle Ralph did 2 tours in Vietnam the second time he lost his life 😢. So proud of him. He is a hero. 🇺🇲
Welcome home. 🫡
Welcome home and thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service I am on my 2nd year as a U.S Marine. I'm getting ready to 21. I couldn't be more thankful for you and many more who have paved the path for me and my brothers and sisters. Once again thank you
My daddy is a Naum Vet . And my husband is a Desert Storm vet.. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED AND ARE NOW SERVING!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA ALWAYS!!
My dad’s a Desert Storm Vet ❤️
Both my brothers have been deployed and I’m joining next, thank those who have served
When the soldier pulls him out it gives me chills
What's crazy is was reading your post as he sang
Every single time
It's not a real person just back in the 90's everything was bad, just look at Clinton
There is something in my eye.Memorial Day,2022.
@@tippimail1 it's ok, I won't tell anyone.
This song hits me right in the heart, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Hits you in the feels
Me too
If it doesn't hit you I don't think you're an American
Godspeed
Same. I was getting a little choked up probably I have a brother in the Navy and my sisters boyfriend who I think of as a brother in the Army.
Sitting here on memorial day listening to music of yesterday with my wife and this just seemed appropriate. Hats off to the fallen, may you never be forgotten.
I second that motion..
edit:
except for the wife thing..
@Paladin JN01 I so agree with you and there is so much disrespect in today society
@@MrHuntingtonsfinest .
Memorial Day 2021 listening to these songs remembering
what it costs to keep our country free.
I am right now
2021, finished my PTSD therapy, it’s ok to not be ok. You’re not alone
Thank you for your service. Glad you are still with us. Praying for you to keep doing well.
Absolutely right, Joshua!
Imagine having the commander shouting over you telling you PTSD is not an option. Now get out of this trench and go breach the enemy.
@@jesushadenough3427 that would be a very poor excuse for a commander. Did this happen to you or someone you know?
@@venetabritt2771 If the enemy is shooting at you it is either you kill them or they kill you or bow down to your PTSD so they take you POW and gamble on rather or not they'll have mercy on you and just see if they care about your god damn stupid PTSD disorder.
I'm a WOMANS ARNY CORP. Veteran...got out in76...I'm a soldier first and foremost...at 65 I wish I could still serve my country in some way still
Thanks for your service .Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?
Classic. Songs like this is why new country can never replace these gems
"New country" SUX
This is when country was EXCELLENT i love this song 🤘
Agreed I love old school country
Yeah, the "new country" sucks, compared to the beloved classic country. That's why I listen to only classic country and sometimes classic rock music on the radio anymore. I love the classics, music and cars.
Most of the “new country” isn’t country. I do like of of the newer songs but they aren’t country music.
No matter how many times I listen to this song I can’t make it through the first minute before the tears begin to run! Not only for those who gave their lives,but for friends that came back and were never the same.May God bless them all!❤
True, for all the men and women who didn't make it home. They're still here watching over us
Thank you all for your Service
I remember Nam -I was a child then - and it was on TV news every night here
So terrible, so sad..
😔😔😔😔
@Greg Normal 👋🤭
I'm a Damn Yankee that loves the South
including the music
Fell in love with the lifestyle (Git er Done!
eventually ) and that slow Southern Drawl..
So yes you could say I'm a fan.
Bless your heart
Y'all come back now- ya hear.
❤️🙏🙏🙏🕊
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@Greg Normal songs that tell stories
(Some of the Truckers Songs are hilarious and some move me to tears
Had friends back in the day that were
"Knights of the Road"
Safe out and safe back fellas
Prayers and thanks for all you do❤️
Kind Sir may it be well with you and yours
God bless ❤️ 🙏
Malone had one last mission to save a life.
Anyone else listening in 2020?
Oh yes! This is a good one for sure!
yes sir I am...quite emotional song..
Yes
Me
🙋 always!! Beats the humdrum crap they call country now days
..I volunteered for the military and Vietnam...
Severed my country...lost hearing in both ears,and damaged both eyes..this was my contribution to freedom...I was 18 then .. now I'm old...and will do it again if called if called..
Thank you sir 😀.
I hear you my brother. Pick me up, we could still do some damage !
Thank you for your sacrifice, and your service. We all owe our freedoms to you sir.
Thank you so much for your sacrifice, Sir. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤
The chorus and the third verse never fail to make me cry. This song is so beautifully bittersweet 😭.
@@artinnevada Thank you for your service!!!
yep, here too, this song doesn't fail to choke me up...
My grandfather served in the 60's .. he was a sniper and while phsycially he made it home, not all of him did ... a part of him was left in the jungles he fought in. HE had demons.. but the man tought me much... he died 5 years ago after losing a battle with cancer... I was there helping myt grandmother take care of him when it happened.. it happened fast and when i got htere iwas hoping he would teach me how to drive and fish.. many things that in ever got .. but to this day .. when i drive... i smell cigarette smoke, ill forever ride with my grandfather ... and i know he loose out for me still. This goes out otthe vets we have lost , and the soldiers who never fully made it home from war, Thank you. thank you for your service. and for your sacrifice.. may your memories always be honored
Thanks for your Grandfather's service to our country.
The lady wasn't lying because a corvette is a Chevy !!!! 😁😁😁😁❤❤❤❤
It is definitely different the way my grandfather raised me to respect veterans or anyone in uniform. I only wish others would also show them the same respect.
I'm one of those that respects our military veterans and active service members. Before the pandemic I would literally walk up to them shake their hands and thank them for their service in active uniform or with a veteran's cap. One time in a McDonald's I walked up to a man with a world war II veteran hat on. And I said thank for everything you did. He turned to me a tear went down his eye and said I thought everyone forgot it. Some of us will never forget the sacrifices you got turns mate for us no matter which war conflict you served in. One of my best friends is a military vet he was injured in 2002 in Volusia almost lost his arm. He was the only one out of his home he has severe PTSD and survivors guilt. And the traumatic brain injury. I make sure he knows every time we talk that I am so proud of what he did for us. My five children will always know that Uncle Billy serves their country proudly.
@Dennis Plummer GOD BLESS YOU
SORRY BUT I SENT MY TIME PROTECT UR PARENTS SO WE COULD HAVE MEN LIKE YOU
SEMPER FI. AND GOD BLESS
@@raisingcrazy745 THANK YOU YOU ARE NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECTION. MY WAR THEY HATED , so did I, BUT NO ONE CARED WHEN WE CAME HOME. Now they say THANKS. that's all we asked. Love u for ur thoughts.
Your example teaches others whether you realize it or not, keep it up! It’s the only way we pass the concept on to those that come after us, and is much needed today!! 🙏❤️🙏
@Dennis Plummer I respect your family
I remember my father playing this song all the time as a kid. He raised 3 Marines and one Sailor. He was an incredible man. Wish I didn’t lose him at such a young age. This song and Tim McGraw always remind me of him
So sorry😢
Just lost my 71 year old Vietnam vet brother,Marine to the end,RIP Mike,
God bless your family!
Semper Fi to you and your family respect to my marine brother, rest easy brother those of us still here have you and your families back
This is one of only a select few songs in the world that can make this grown man tear up every time I hear it. Such an awesome story it tells! Thank you Mr. Ball!!
It makes this old vet's eyes sweat!
This guy never got. The fame he should have gottin. Another Unsung Hero
In 1981 I was 15 and looking for my 1st car. You know, the one every boy dreams of. Some want the chevelle, or camero, maybe mustang. Looking thru the newspaper everyday. One dsy my dad comes home from work and says he thinks he'd seen a car I'd like behind a garage in Tampa and I should look at it. Ok dad, what ever. Oh the porch sat there a much older lady. My dad asked if the car was for sale and she said yes but that it was rather expensive and asked me if I could afford the $75.00 she was asking. I said yes ma'am. When I looked at the tarp covering the big beast of a car. I started to druel, cry, and thought NO WAY. Under the tarp was a 1967 pontiac gto. MY CAR. The old lady would NOT tell me who it had belonged to just that it was time to sell it. I can only imagine.
I got my 65 vette from police officers widow like that
Lucky man I'm from tampa you would be surprised of the jewels that are covered must seek them
I know my first witch my dad was a baby blue 71 maverick l named her t he baby blue Marine
Back in the early 80,s my wife and I found a 68 firebird 400HO we bought it and drove it until it blew a head gasket started to restore it then had kids so had to sell it I really kick myself for selling it
I smell bullshit!!!!
This song reaches right to my heart. I am a Navy veteran myself. I did two tours to the Persian Gulf. Just hearing this song does make me think about how many veterans left for a war and didn't make it home or those who returned with injuries or emotional traumas that never healed. My hats off to all current and former military members. Thanks for all you have done. There are not enough words or actions to show how much the service of veterans are appreciated except to say thank you for all you have done for everyone
Thank you Shawn Duncan, for your service and sacrifices. God bless you.
Thank you so very much for your service to our country 💓
@Angela Lee You're welcome. Proud to serve
Thank you for your service
@@jedi4canes You're welcome. I'm proud to have served
Lost cousins in Vietnam...I was in 8th grade when Saigon fell...I was an Iraqi vet and my son was in Iraq/Afghanistan...God Bless ALL our soldiers, and Pvt. Malone's....and their Families!!
My dad came home from Vietnam, bought a yellow MGA convertable and met my mom....
This is May of 2020 and I love just song although it is kind of sad
I've listened to this song as long as I can remember, and I still can't make it through the entire thing without tearing up.
I cry. Every, single, time.
Me too sister...me too
I almost do too I hadn't heard this song in a long time and I found it again and hearing it again almost makes me cry
Feel ya. George straight is a phenominal writer
Me too
@@tristanbarnett6271 God bless our Vietnam Veterans your in my heart and in all all hearts of Americans
Thank you to everyone who fought for their country and welcome Home
Gives me chills every time I hear a soldier pulling him out of the firey crash.
I’m an old Vet, who can barely get through this song without being flooded with memories. Good and bad.
Thanks for your service to our country.
Yes, it's a wonderful song. Sad .
Thank you for ur service
You never get over it, Brother.
Thank you for your service
Happy Veterans Day (sorry I’m a little late)
Classy country songs. And 546 people hate this classic song. Also im16 and thanks to all vets old youth. And now.
My brother and two of his BUDDIES are vets THANK you to all three of them
👍
This made me cry. Thank you all who fought for America
My brother in law past away just 3 days ago active duty when he passed I really thought alot of him and loved him... he sadly passed in a motorcycle accident and this makes me think of him so much RIP William McDonald....
Prayers 🙏 from Ohio I'm so sorry 💔
Jesus will soon resurrect your bro-in-law William McDonald, right after Jesus brings Armageddon & restores his God's Kingdom Govt on this earth. Jesus would have removed Satan, the demons & the wicked people. "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." (John 11: 28, 29)
Memorial tombs exist only on earth, so this is an earthly resurrection. See also John 11:23-27 this scripture proves that when Jesus returns, those living & doing God's will, will never die at all. (1Tim 2:3-5; John 3:16; John 17:3; Psalms 37:29)
My heart goes out to I you and your family.
I’m so sorry
God bless him and for real I’m sorry for your loss
So sad this doesn’t have ten times the views!!! This song is incredible, it tells an amazing story!!
I will always stop what I'm doing to listen. Sincerely, a marine widow
That's what I like about old country a lot of the songs told stories now days most of the songs are about drinking or sex
@@mikegrey5663 yeah sounds about right look combs is I think the only guy that tells stories to him and luke Brian
Yeah
@@jocaldwell3884 oh I’m sorry for your loss
As a 28 year Vet I love this song and brings back so many memories. thanks so much :)
Thanks for your service Jeff!
This is one of the songs that came out post 9/11.
Thank you for your service
Salute.
Thank you for protecting our country and our freedoms! We appreciate heroes like you more than you realize.
I heard this song when it first came out in 2001 and it brought tears to my eyes.....20 years later it still does. All of you that wore the uniform, allow to say with the utmost of humility.....THANK YOU for the sacrifices you made and those that paid the ultimate price and never made it home. You are my heroes and as long as I draw breath, I will always hold you in the highest of esteem.
This song makes me proud of our fighting boy's that went 😢Vietnam
I am Canadian and I have relatives that fought and bless the lord survived … my cousin fought in Afghanistan and was there over Christmas we saw him in the special video they showed on the news . My heart goes out to the families of those who fought and continue to fight for freedom and equality. I pray that one day there will be no need for war. 🙏🏼🇨🇦✝️☮️🎖
My dad was in WW2 ,he had malaria fever & sugar diabetes a shout out to all the military veterans & to those who didn't come back for the freedoms that we have 😂✌🤗🤗
Thanks to all for your service and sacrifice 🙏❤️
David ball has the perfect voice for this song.
Love this. Wow! We lost more than 15 fellows from my little city, outside Chicago, over the years of Vietnam. That's the ones I knew of.
For all that read this that served THANK YIU. And those who are missing someone that gave all, THANK YOU SO MUCH AND STAY CLOSE TO JESUS. Blessings, julie
This song just hits home. Idk why but it gets me deep in my feels. Love it.
Same
😭💙
Same here I come from a military family this really hits home with me
I listened to this before one of my deployments and it scared the shit out of me. Years of being fearless, and a song broke it all. Love it. To all of you that never came home, you are GBNF, to those that came back but didn't, WELCOME HOME!
What a song about freedom, legacy, sacrifice, and hope touches you!? Well congrats you’re human.
This song is so touching. One of my uncles was KIA in Vietnam. I still remember I put a flower wreath on his neck when he and his White Horse Division were parading through the main street of Seoul before they were leaving for Vietnam. He never made it back. His last poistion as a ROK army captain was a company commander. A hand grenade exploded near him. He and one of the platoon leaders (first lieutant) in his company were killed. My aunt showed me something she received. One of them was his name tag with his blood.on it. I served two years in ROKA as mandatory requirement, but never in combat. I feel hmbled whenever I hear this song.
hadn't listened to thing song in about 10 years, still has me a hot mess of sympathy for those brothers that never got to come home to see the Nation that they fought so righteously to preserve.
A big thank you to "ALL" veterans who served you truly "SPECIAL" heroes ! May "GOD" bless you !
I'm a former Marine this was my daughter's favorite song when she was little and I miss her very much I cry every time I hear it
You’re Never a former Marine, MARINE!
I am an Iraqi and Afghanistan vet as well as a daughter of Vietnam vet. Thanks to you we are free
Thank you for your service, I leave in march for korea and my mother also served in Afghanistan.
This song gives me chills wbu..?
Damn, first time I'm hearing this song 28/06/24.
I'd be lying if I said it didn't leave me with a lump in my throat.
A beautiful tribute to those who laid down their lives for freedom.
May God bless them all.
I remember when this came out. Still gives me chills
Me too
remember the fun I had with my GI brother when he bought his first car after he came home from Nam and Germany
goddamn thats good writing. we take for granted all thats been laid down for us today. keep the pedal down private malone. the streets of heaven have your burn out marks.
My stepdad is a Vietnam vet, and he told me this song made him cry. I bought the CD for him that Christmas.
Well there's an old Bible saying I once believed in anything you have in life you will have in the afterlife that car May belong to someone else in this world but in the afterlife Malone still burning rubber with a car he loved
@@tristanbarnett6271 no disrespect but I read a bible that says nothing you have in life will you have after death
@@bubbagaming1337 well I agree to some degree everyone believes in their own way
@@tristanbarnett6271 that we can agree on
We all have songs that no matter what's going on and no matter our skill we will always belt out singing
This is mine
amen to that we all have that one song that one to make us start singing for joy
It hits me, praying for the families of my dead soldiers
Thank you. We truly appreciate it 💗
Brings tears to the eyes, beautiful tribute to our soldiers
A huge thank you for all of you service men and women who served our country in all of our wars , I respect each and every one of you THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
What a frickin amazing song. Felt a tear almost roll down. Thank you David Ball
Eorge
Amen to that
I was thinking, David Ball looks like someone's stepfather, but man can he sing a song!
1st time I heard this was early AM of September 11 2001 by my radio alarm @ Aprox 0530….I cried. Then a couple hours later the towers fell. SAD DAY BUT WONDERFUL SONG
if it wasn't for our soldiers none of us would be here right now I LOVE ALL Y'ALL💋
And we love yall thats why we do it!
King James and Uncle Sam!
Much welcome from a Nam Vet who did not have to fire a shot in anger at anyone.
Amen
Thanks to our soldiers
I cry everytime I hear this!
Hello Lisa.. how are you doing?
this song makes me cry every time
Yep..still causes the eyes to water 20 years later
This song always makes me choke up. One of the best songs dedicated to our soldiers!
Love this song
Sending love right got a chance to be back stage with the band in Birmingham concert
Intriguing singer plus put an electrifying performance did you get to meet the gem?
I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your comment and was moved to send a text to you, hope you don't find it pestering...? 😢
I got my grandpas truck when he passed I feel him riding with me I left it on his radio station left it the same
something about this man's voice that makes me keep playing this song.
I may be a Marine Corps vet, but this song still makes me cry like a school girl.
I'm going. On 41 I've always love this song I heard it today and it still makes me smile ...
2021 . This song makes me cry every damn time.
You mean and women are the best. I respect everything you do for America. Love you all. Be safe.
Hello Karen.. how are you doing?
This song gives me chills wbu..?
The nineties was a golden age for country music.
What a honor to read everyone's respects to this song I love you all ❤
My brother joined me Army and left on his 18tj birthday on 02/16/1965. I think of him often I hear this song.
Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?
That’s an extremely good voice for this amazing song.
This is the epitome of a great country song.
Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?
TO ALL THE VETERANS,Thank you so very much for serving our country ❤️🤗💗🙏
wow.. such an amazing song love listening to this song, one of the best song ever... hello dear, how are you doing... I guess this is one of your favorites??
This singer is fantastic. We love to listen to him sing this song. Great country music is disappearing as the years go by
Have you folks listened to "I'm Just the Bottle That Pours the Wine" yet?
His name is David Ball, and he's a very underrated singer.
Today is Aug 31, 2021. All I can think about today are our 13 troops who are now protecting us from the other side. God Bless America, and THANK YOU, to all who serve and protect us. I can only live and teach my children that our freedom isn’t free: it is bought and paid for in currency we can never afford.
That’s why I’m here too. Most of them were barely 20 years old smh God is taking care of them now ❤️
Hi dear 👋 I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your profile and was moved to send a text to you, hope you don't find it pestering?
This reminds me of my dad, who bought a new white 1972 Corvette with the first big bonus he got from the engineering company he worked for when he was 22. About a year later, he was driving in a rainstorm, missed a curve and smashed into a tree. Someone must’ve been watching over him that day, or I wouldn’t be here.
My first Vietnam tour 1965-66. A fellow lieutenant in our company saved every nickel to buy a 66 Corvette. This song reminds me of him.
As a vet of Iraqi Freedom i am thankful for all my brothers and sisters who fought and dieded and those who have made it home a struggle i give you all my prayers and thanks for doing what you have done and do. Thank you
Thank you so very much for your service to our country 💓
Thank you for your service
Happy Veterans Day (sorry I’m late)
"But it picked up KBUL especially late at night". A country station in Reno, NV. First time I heard this song I was pullin flatbed haulin a load of shingles from Vegas to Reno on Hwy 95. What a great song. Truckin and country music like this is like apple pie and icecream.
Amen brother
Got a military piece of sh.t in 1966.
I am a... I am not a Vietnam Vet; I am what’s called a ‘Vietnam Era Vet’. I was never IN Vietnam but I did see it... twice... as I flew over GOING and then COMING FROM Thailand. I went there in June 1967 and came home in 1970... With my Asian Wife and 3 month old son. I knew that I could NOT fly home in uniform (even though soldiers back then could fly at a greatly reduced cost) because of the anger over Vietnam. This song brings a lump to my throat every single time I hear it...
I haven't cried in 17 years, until I listened to this.
Everything about this song is perfection from it's beautifully written story, and the simplicity of the music and vocals, and the salute to our military heros who have fought for our freedom and especially those who "never made it home" 😞💔
Never forget the cost of defending America and the love we have for America
All gave some SOME GAVE ALL
My son loved this song when he was lil
Everything
@MarcosBryant-gk1jv Private Andrew Malone
Can’t believe this song came out in 2001 and it still gives me the goosebumps.
I have a cousin who is a Vietnam vet. He came home, thank God. My family hasn't lost a serviceman yet and it's something I thank Him for a lot. It also has given me great respect for those who serve, here and abroad. Blessed be the men in uniform.
Sending love to your heart did you have a chance to see any live event?
@@MichaelF340 No. Thank you for the thought.
@@raechelcleberg8854 understandable I got to see this gem in concert Intriguing singer and also put an electrifying performances to go can you check my description please so you can write to me on email I put out my email there as I'm not always on here
Will Never forget this oldie!
Same here girlie
*Your fucking ass wipe. This isn't an oldie. Give this song the respect it deserves. This song, is so good that it makes us remember the oldies!*
Lol it's over 20 years old. It's an oldie. You can fuck right off ya bastard.
@@andralakiera2098 easy now. Freedom of speech is just one thing US soldiers fight for.
Precisely so I can say whatever I want 😘
FIRST TIME I HEAR THIS SONG I REALLY CRYED MY EYES 👀 OUT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HERE IN KERRVILLE TEXAS ON HWY 16
I’m a Veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia…for all My brothers who served in Vietnam and made sure we got a better “Welcome Home” then they did - Thank You for your service and for fighting so hard for all of us…🙏
GOD BLESS YOU GOOD SONG MATE .THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE .MY MATE WAS AN AUSSIE DIGGER ( HE WAS AT LONG TAN ) AND EVERY YEAR WHEN COVID'S NOT
LOCkING US DOWN ) HE GOES TO THE Anniversary dinner to pay respects for his COBBER'S IN SYDNEY Australia I had another mate
( Aussie Navy ) he would have to be one of the luckiest men when he was alive .As
He was Rotated from the Aussie Navy into your Navy for s period of time And this tragedy will blow you away
He was serving on your destroyer" FRANK E EVANS "
Tony was transferred to the Nimitz 3 days before the
EVANS was sunk. I met my old Navy mate when he and his Wife moved to the Bay from Dromoine in Sydney
By then he was an older man and every year Tony would Don his suit and go and place a Reef on our local memorial At Nelson Bay Port Stephens NSW ON EAST Coast Australia As I got to know him ( toward the end of his life over time I told him I considered him like a second Dad.). He told me Over the years that he was supposed to only be stationed on NIMITZ FOR A FEW DAYS SO HE left his Navy kit OF FRANK E EVANS And That as a young Navy recruit he had got into photography . So Sadly when FRANK E EVANS Webt down all his gear went down with her. AND a very large number of photo's too. HE had an incredible Eye for detail.In his elder years and could do most manual job's He could put his hand to a very professional job spray painting cars . Or a reasonable job laying Bricks
Some of the paintings he did were truly magnificent and his mechanical.prowesd was excellent too. constructing most complicated projects was not an issue for him
We lost my old
Cobber in March 2019 so after .accompanying him on his yearly pilgrimage for years and Msrching as a civvy along side him and my other mate on ANZAC DAY I went in to the Flirest's at Salamander Bay ( which is a suburb of the bigger Town ship of Nelson Bay.) and got a reef and did what my old
Cobber had done as long as I knew him probably 1993 - 2019. ( 26 years I seen him go to the local florest and place a reef to the Crew of
U,S,S, FRANK E EVANS on that cenotaph so Biw untill I can no longer do it the button is in my hand
THE Anniversary is 3rd June.
In 2019 on 6/3/2019 There was a reef on that memorial
It read in . MEMORY OF THE CREW OF U,S,S, FRANK E EVANS and to John Humphrey Rivette R,A,N
SUNK SOUTH CHINA SEA
6/3/ 1965 MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. Now I make this pledge while ever I am able
There will ( as long as I'm not locked down ) be a reef on that memorial each year to honour that brave crew and Now my Old mate J,H,Rivette
R,A,N, MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. I'm not ex Navy I never served because if you have read my posts you will know I have Given Thanks to Your Country m en and mine for their service because I couldn,t serve I have been Partly sighted since birth
It is an honour therefore to perform a small duty in honour of that crew and my friend and truely pay respect to all those who serve and sadly Don,t come home.thank you for your service regards.
This song always touches my heart! Real country music with story! David Ball was real!