Comments on: 8th of November…the background story

By: Raymond Ramirez

Raymond Ramirez — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:52:15 +0000

Today is 8 November 2011, and I had requested that Go Country 105FM in Los Angeles, CA, play the song “8th of November” today and on Veterans Day. I hope to hear from them. Big & Rich helped us build the 173d Airborne Brigade National Memorial on a piece of American soil by having a benefit concert on 7 Oct. 2006, in Atlanta, GA. Lynyrd Skynrd put them on their concert that night along with Cowboy Troy, John Anderson & the Lost Trailers. Thank you.

By: Mick Dancey

Mick Dancey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:58:54 +0000

To all those who gave their lives in all conflicts we should thank them all. Because of these brave souls we get to live the great freedoms of today. Top job by Big and Rich on this dedication and another great one is from and Australian band REDGUM the song is (I was only nineteen)

By: jim t.

jim t. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:10:46 +0000

Niles Harris answered his “call to duty” and proudly defended our country. He, and all the members of the 173rd Airborne, deserve our respect and admiration. The freedoms and privileges we enjoy are due to the sacrifices and bravery of our the men and women in the military. May God Bless the soldiers who died. Thank you and peace be with you Mr. Harris.

By: Gerri Hooper

Gerri Hooper — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:45:33 +0000

I just wanted to thank each and every hero of that terrible war. God bless and keep you.

By: Mike Hannigan

Mike Hannigan — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:59:16 +0000

I have seen the music video but if there is a documentary I would appreciate learning of a link or if it is for sale. My brother John E. Hannigan was with Co. A 1/503 and was one of those killed that day.

559-260-5858

By: mike payor

mike payor — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:01:17 +0000

I served with niles in germany from 78-80, he was our MP Plt sgt. He never told the story of his time in Nam but now I understand why he was such a tough and hard man to serve under and to please with our performance. I haven’t talked to or seen him since may of 1993 when he visited me in Indianapolis. If he reads this or if anyone know his email address I would love to have it. He played a great part in the lives of many people who served under him and made myself and them better

By: Daniel Enz

Daniel Enz — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:55:50 +0000

Thank you for a most touching message. Remerberance and homage is wonderous gift….i appreciate this very much.

Dan
USMC
64-71
RVN “K” 4/11 155′s

By: Dwayne

Dwayne — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:41:55 +0000

If anyone can tell me how to get a copy of the documentary video of this song (50 minutes or so), given out in Pierre last summer it would be greatly appreciated.
605-360-8448

By: Jacqueline Medina

Jacqueline Medina — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:53:59 +0000

I am a realtively young history teacher who is the grandchild of a W.W.II. Veteran. I was looking for the lyrics to the song so that I could read them to my 8th grade American History class. I support everyone who has every served or is serving now. I feel sometimes that my students in particular are so desenstized to war that even though we are in one or when I am teaching about one that don;t truley get it. Songs like this one give students some common ground.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:09:31 +0000

If you want to know more about the 1965 battles in the Ia Drang Valley read the book, “We Were Soldiers…Once and Young” written by Col. Hal Moore and Joe Galloway and then follow that up with the movie of that book “We Were Soldiers”. I’m 65. My husband is a Vietnam Vet stationed there in 67-68. It was a tough time when few understood the pain, and it’s about time our Vietnam vets got some honor and respect for their immense sacrifice.

By: Lester

Lester — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:42:58 +0000

The song touches my heart. I had never heard the song until I attended a VVA Meeting in August. Our Chapter President mentioned that the song The 8th od November was played at the VVA National Convention in July. After hearing more and more about it started reading all about it on the internet. It makes me feel even more proud that I served in Vietnam. It also makes you feel proud about all our Men & Women that are serving in Harms Way now. God Bless and God Bless America.

By: Kelly Hoard

Kelly Hoard — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:45:18 +0000

Hi folks! My uncle was one of the 48 that perished on that fateful day of November 40 yrs ago. I had heard family stories of the day but because of the pain caused by the public at home on his arrival back in the states (in a body bag) they really didn’t say much. I would love to hear more about this day and the many heroes of this battle.
Any one have any?

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:41:25 +0000

I had not heard this song or watched the video until today, November 8th, 41 years after the event.
My 14 year old son greated me at the door with “Hey DAD, You need to watch this video.”
He had a look of concern on his face as the tears rolled down mine.
I don’t know how to tell him that my tears were for him.

What a truly moving piece of music and story.

By: Paulette

Paulette — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:29:45 +0000

This song touches my heart and makes me cry everytime I hear it. Being almost 50 and having had many friends from our old neighborhood go to war in VietNam some never to return and some to return never able to talk about what happened it gives some perspective to those of us who were safe at home. I could never understand how the American people could be so calious to the returning Vets. They did not ask to be there they were doing a job to keep us safe. Now here we are so many years later involved in a war that has so many questions associated with it. I hope that we have learned that our men and women who are fighting are doing a job. They don’t want to risk their lives and be away from their families but they believe in our country and want to keep us safe and free.Â We owe them all a debt of gratitude.Â I am proud to say that my sons served their country by joining the military.Â But I am also proud of the sons and daughters of every family who has a child in danger fighting for our freedom.Â

By: PR3 Scott Burns

PR3 Scott Burns — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:14:18 +0000

just stopping thru i have been active duty us navy for eight years and i want to let everyone know though we may not agree with this war we need to support the young men and women american men and women fighting for someone elses freedom even if they dont want it or understand we answered the call of duty so all of you civilians and others could be free we don’t ask you to go to war we just beg for your support and want you to understand at times it is them or us thanks for all your support and caring