I feel so proud when I hear "the Star Spangled Banner"

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:00:01 -0500

I feel so proud when I hear " the Star Spangled Banner" I think of all those brave women, and men that sacrificed sooo much. What do you think of when you hear that AWSOME song?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 2:43 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:43:25 -0500

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member, I feel the same way. In fact, it brings tears to my eyes many times I hear it. I think serving in the military adds a certain something to the patriotism that a person feels.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 3:05 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:05:43 -0500

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member , CW5 Private RallyPoint Member I can assure both of you that you are not alone. Each time I hear the Star Spangled Banner I brace and salute. Each time, tears are brought to my eyes when I think of the men/women I have served with who no longer have the ability to render honors. In my minds eye I am saluting not only for myself, but also in their honor.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 23 at 2014 4:29 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:29:37 -0500

Great thread, Danny. I am with you 100%. I also relate this pride in our Nation to what the POW's in Vietnam had to contend with. There were accounts of them making an illegal American Flag and hiding it from their captors. The red stripes were made by dyeing the cloth using the blood from the POW's themselves. It's time to watch the Hanoi Hilton again today....followed by Hart's War.

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 23 at 2014 5:04 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:04:28 -0500

Yes you guys are not alone every time i hear it i get chills.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 23 at 2014 5:05 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:05:06 -0500

The Star Spangled Banner brings tears to my eyes and gives me goosebumps, especially when sung by a Service Member. A flood of memories comes back all at once.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 23 at 2014 5:21 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:21:45 -0500

Always proud to hear the song I love so much, my National Anthem!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGUjAA-oMow

Star Spangled Banner (With Military Tribute) Share It

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Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 23 at 2014 5:24 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:24:43 -0500

Amazing Grace is another timeless pride filled melody that brings pride to us all as well. During OIF 2 - OIF 4 our BDE CSM played the bagpipes during each memorial ceremony for our fallen from 1-1 AD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGuhfBk5xk&list=RDkGUjAA-oMow

AMAZING GRACE (Bag Pipes)

A memorial to our bravest US military.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 6:31 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:31:28 -0500

Even some Canadians will sing the USA's national anthem when the microphone stops working. It gave me goose bumps when the crowd took up the song.

Toronto Maple Leafs fans finish singing US anthem after technical difficulties

November 18, 2014, leafs vs nashville predators. The mic cut out partway through the us national anthem and the Canadian fans took it from there! I happened ...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 23 at 2014 8:17 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:17:59 -0500

The National Anthem, Amazing Grace - especially on the bagpipes, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Taps are the 4 songs sure to make my chest thump and eyes water. Great post!

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 23 at 2014 8:19 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:19:14 -0500

I always seem to get something bothersome in my eyes, always. I love it. If that music does not, as a member of the military make you proud and trigger memories and patriotic thoughts, you are not still breathing!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 9:26 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:26:23 -0500

It makes my heart swell every time I hear it. I heard it on Veterans Day by the Zac Brown Band and it gave me goosebumps

Response by Sgt Nick Marshall made Nov 23 at 2014 10:26 PM

Sgt Nick Marshall — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:26:12 -0500

I think it's a great anthem, I just wish more people knew the historic significance of it.

Response by TSgt Kristin Parsons made Nov 23 at 2014 11:31 PM

TSgt Kristin Parsons — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:31:06 -0500

I get emotional when I hear our National Anthem and Taps. Having served two years on my base Honor Guard team, a lot of pride and respect is felt every time these are played. I think of those who have fought, bled, and died for this country and how we are continuing to fight for America both here at home and abroad. It's disheartening when I see people refuse to place their hand over their heart or even stand during the Star Spangled Banner.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Jun 2 at 2015 6:04 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:04:40 -0400

Let's just say it makes an emotional statement for me and brings back memories.