Project Vigil: D-Day 2014, The saluting boy on Omaha beach

[theGinsue]

I pray that this isn't a repost, but if it is I offer my apologies now with a promise to remove it.

I am friends on Facebook with the founder of COAR15, Roger. He posted something today I felt should be shared.

I didn't want to watch this but I did it anyway. Once I started watching I was compelled to watch it for the full 8 minutes to the end. I won't lie; I was moved to tears - for the wonderful act of this young man, for the parents who raised him, and for the countless men who lost their lives on Omaha Beach that day 71 years ago.

I dare you to watch this & if you do, I challenge you to not shed a tear or two.



Project Vigil: D-Day 2014, The saluting boy on Omaha beach
On June 6th, 2014, my 11 year old son wanted to say thank you to the soldiers who fought and died on Omaha beach on D-Day morning 70 years earlier. This is how he did it.

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[sabot_round]

Wow!! I'm still wiping tears off!! [Salute] God bless my brothers and sisters of the past, the present, and the future!! God bless the U.S.A.!!

Thank you GINSUE for posting this!!


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[WillysWagon]

Had to play it for the wife on our TV with the sound bar on.
Was dusty in the room !

Thanks for posting Thomas.

[roberth]

Make it a sticky through June 7....maybe longer.

[Bailey Guns]

Damn. I'm such a sucker for that kind of stuff.

[RMAC757]

Freaking allergies, thanks Ginsue.

[Gman]

Some still 'get it', but I'm afraid they are in the tiny minority.

The contributions of our patriots fighting for freedom should never be forgotten.

I hope he's able to return this year. Thanks to Roger and Ginsue for the post.

[HoneyBadger]

I made it to 4:50 before my eyes started leaking. Thanks for posting.

[StagLefty]

I lost it when the trumpeter joined him. Thanks for the post Ginsue.

[Mazin]

Freaking allergies, thanks Ginsue.


Yep it's bad this year. Great post!

[Brian]

Freaking allergies, thanks Ginsue.

[Graves]

Taps always gets me.

[Singlestack]

I lost it when the trumpeter joined him. Thanks for the post Ginsue.

Yup, the trumpeter owned me, as well. God Bless them.

[BigBear]

Thank you for posting. All gave some, some gave all. Mind if I share on my facebook?

Also, what was the background music? (Band of brothers theme?)

TAPS will always make me tear up. Even when I'm selected to perform it. One of the hardest compositions to play for me...

[bw88350]

Wow! Thanks for posting this!! Sorrow solemn feeling along with gratitude and adoration.... Good on this young man!

[theGinsue]

Thank you for posting. All gave some, some gave all. Mind if I share on my facebook?

Please do; after all, that's where I got it.


Also, what was the background music? (Band of brothers theme?)

TAPS will always make me tear up. Even when I'm selected to perform it. One of the hardest compositions to play for me...

Not sure what the background music was/is. I am one of those that believes that background music should be only subconsciously noticed, but be paired to the video to elicit the emotions desired. Most moviemakers these days are highly skilled at this. Obviously, the person who put together this presentation were skilled as well as the only music I recall was Taps.

TAPS. The first time I remember hearing it was at my grandfathers funeral at Arlington when I was in the 3rd grade. I've never been able to hear it without getting goose bumps and struggling to maintain my composure.

[wctriumph]

Thanks!