Green Berets, John Wayne - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 09-20-2022, 09:01 PM

I just watched this movie for the um-teenth time. Gets me every time.

Loved the song when I was a kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo

**GOPAPA** · 09-21-2022, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I just watched this movie for the um-teenth time. Gets me every time.

Loved the song when I was a kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo

I agree with ya Mark ..........and another chill down the spine song is God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood

burnin oil · 09-21-2022, 11:19 PM

The siege of firebase Gloria is my favorite Vietnam movie but full metal jacket is a close second. Even though I like John Wayne the propaganda kills me.

**Palf70Step** · 09-22-2022, 07:25 AM

Two great songs. Hits ya deep.

**RodnRudy** · 09-23-2022, 10:55 AM

Platoon

krue · 09-26-2022, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I just watched this movie for the um-teenth time. Gets me every time.

Loved the song when I was a kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo

My dad was an MP stationed @ Fort Benning where they filmed Green Berets. He was part of the security detail and had a chance to be an extra in the film. He let his buddy do it (jeep driver in one scene). I have a Zippo they handed out that has "Green Berets" engraved on one side and "Stolen from John Wayne" on the other. My dad never smoked so it has never even had fluid in it. Looks brand new.

KW5413 · 09-27-2022, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnin oil

The siege of firebase Gloria is my favorite Vietnam movie but full metal jacket is a close second. Even though I like John Wayne the propaganda kills me.

The Siege of Firebase Gloria is a VERY GOOD film. Though, it is hard to find anyone that saw it. Wings Hauser and R. Lee Emry placed you on that doomed base with them.

As a side bar: Wing's son, Cole, portrays Rip on Yellowstone.

KW5413 · 09-27-2022, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I just watched this movie for the um-teenth time. Gets me every time.

Loved the song when I was a kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo

I am a lifelong Duke fan. I especially like The Green Beret but, even when it was released, I mused at how clean their uniforms always were.

My wife's brother was Green Beret in Veit Nam. He was there when they were trying to win the hearts and minds. A couple of years prior to the Tet Offensive. Noting that it IS a movie, he has mixed feelings about it. But, when it was released, 1968, the US was not in a place to see the grit of that...war.

CG · 09-27-2022, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

My dad was an MP stationed @ Fort Benning where they filmed Green Berets. He was part of the security detail and had a chance to be an extra in the film. He let his buddy do it (jeep driver in one scene). I have a Zippo they handed out that has "Green Berets" engraved on one side and "Stolen from John Wayne" on the other. My dad never smoked so it has never even had fluid in it. Looks brand new.

This is a very cool story, thanks for sharing!

LONGHAIR · 09-27-2022, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

I agree with ya Mark ..........and another chill down the spine song is God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood

100% on that one.

Another one that gets me is Queen's Somebody to love

The other movie is Brian's Song The story, the acting, the whole bit.

CG · 09-27-2022, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

100% on that one.

Another one that gets me is Queen's Somebody to love

The other movie is Brian's Song The story, the acting, the whole bit.

Im about a weeks shy of turning 63 and Ive never seen Brians song. One of those shows I keep meaning to see but .... never seems to happen.

Rich84 · 09-30-2022, 12:29 PM

Don't watch it unless you want a lump in your throat, and something in your eye. James Caan has now passed as well.

09-20-2022, 09:01 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Green Berets, John Wayne I just watched this movie for the um-teenth time. Gets me every time. Loved the song when I was a kid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugBwt2ESpo __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-21-2022, 11:19 PM	#3
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,919	Re: Green Berets, John Wayne The siege of firebase Gloria is my favorite Vietnam movie but full metal jacket is a close second. Even though I like John Wayne the propaganda kills me.

09-22-2022, 07:25 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: Green Berets, John Wayne Two great songs. Hits ya deep. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-23-2022, 10:55 AM	#5
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: Green Berets, John Wayne Platoon __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

09-30-2022, 12:29 PM	#12
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: Green Berets, John Wayne Don't watch it unless you want a lump in your throat, and something in your eye. James Caan has now passed as well.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.