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Submitted by Kid Rock
on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 10:40am

"Vietnam vets to reunite for first time in 43 years, thanks to Jim Beam, Kid Rock"

Bet your ass these great Americans will be honored at my concert! Can't say they will like the music or the show, but I am honored to have them attend and I know myself and fans will treat them right! We honor our military every night and tomorrow will be no different, but it will be extra special with these wonderful Americans in attendance! One more reason I'm so proud to be a part of the Jim Beam family.

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D4evr's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:35pm — D4evr
Just HAD to read the complete article before dropping a note... Kid, by surrounding yourself with a circle of 'comrades' who share similar Values, Beliefs, and Ideals; Your Light Shines Brighter and at times, pierces through that 'dark' place where some haven't made it through ... yet. (Care) If I were there, I would be the second to raise my stein, say "Thank You and Amen" ~ Prost! Salute! Cheers! and "Here's to YOU!" to the Five Branches of the American Armed Forces and their families. I would be the second, as I know YOU Bob, and your family, would be the FIRST! God Bless:))) your friend D
Tom USAF veteran's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:33pm — Tom USAF veteran
Thanks from one Veteran for honoring ALL of us. My brother's and sister's in arms from that era deserve our respect and they didn't get it when they came home. Show 'em some love. Oh, yeah, the Friday night show at the Dow Event Center rocked! Thanks for coming up to Saginaw!
Sexy Attitude Scheriell's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:32pm — Sexy Attitude S...
Way to go. You bring out the best in people by the music you play. Keep up the great work and raising your son. Wish I could see you in concert in tampa or sarasota fl area. Last concernt I was at i Got drunk off my ass before the show in Reading Pa and became sobber enought to enjoy and rock to your music. Love everything you have been doing for the communities and for our troops, God Bless and one day I hope to hear you in concert again , all my love to you and your family, Scheriell
dinamarie's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:29pm — dinamarie
oooooooooooh Kid......... i just LOVE u!!!!!!!! dinamarie
Judi_2's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:26pm — Judi_2
My friends and I live in Grand Rapids, tried to get tickets, sold out to fast. However, my brother-a Master Sgt in the Army lives in Dayton. Everything works out!! My friends and I are making the road trip to see you there this weekend and take my brother and his buddy (Sgt 1st Class) to see you. He is both an Operation Freedom and Desert Storm "attendee to the party", so we are proud and so very honored to celebrate their duty to us with you in Dayton. We can't wait to see you this weekend. Thank you for all you do!!
gweet's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:03pm — gweet
Thanks for recognizing them! We need more rock stars like you. :)
Tammy_55's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 6:44pm — Tammy_55
The Vietnam Vets are great people of a different age. But they will be so happy to hear you sing. They should be honored, and all of us Americans, or our age- I am 46- did not treat them badly when they came home, we think they did a great job and we all hated the fact that they were so abused for the JOB they did in Vietnam. So Yes...HONOR them all, each and every one, living or dead, they earned it.
christie_17's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 6:16pm — christie_17
just another reason kid & jim beam are the best...our veterans deserve alot of respect & honor..
kimberlina1970's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 6:12pm — kimberlina1970
What an amazing reunion for these true heros. Bless them and Kid Rock and Jim Beam for making it even more special for them. Those veterans are Badasses and get to rock out to the American Badass!!! Super Cool!!!!
barefootskiier65's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 5:46pm — barefootskiier65
My dad done 3 tours in Vietnam and would love to be there if he were still alive. I done 5 years in the military. Thanks for supporting AMERICA and the people who defend it. I know it will be an awesome concert.
Kisha's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 5:25pm — Kisha
ill be at the show tomorrow in toledo and were hoping you come out to bawitadaba
BukGC's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 5:19pm — BukGC
You are the "real-pedia" example of..... Greatness in a performer........I have been to the sik-est shows in Kali and a fan since '92! and forever!! All good to you and yours...Yoddle for peace, throughout this land!!
Lady Rock's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 4:17pm — Lady Rock
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 4:16pm — 1bbshirlee
Who's really being blessed? YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! xoxoxo
Cheryl J - Logansgram's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 3:44pm — Cheryl J - Loga...
Bob Ritchie you are the greatest. I am so proud that we live in the same state and you honor the soldiers and everyone in MIchigan. The Dow was awesome and it is a night that will never be forgotten. Thanks for all you do!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 3:43pm — CONCETTA
Thank You .
jessy215's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 3:24pm — jessy215
You are the all american bad ass, we love that you stand for our country and the state of michigan. Thank you to all of our soldiers both past and present we appreciate all that you have done for our country. I cant until the show tonight see you there
Bell_2's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 3:05pm — Bell_2
They deserve to be honored!! The men and women through out the ages who stand proud and defend this great nation have to long been under appreciated.
Brian Snider's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 3:02pm — Brian Snider
Not a vietnam vet but will be at the show in grand rapids sec 126. Will be honored to honor the vets.
Amy_171's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:58pm — Amy_171
Absolutely amazing is what you are!!! Thank you for being the kind, caring and compassionate person that you are. And thank you for the honor you show to the men and women that make it possible for us to be born free. But most importantly THANK YOU to the men and women who put their lives at stake so that we can live ours the way we choose!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:25pm — dkirsch
There was a great article in the Grand Rapids Press on Sunday about these vets and Kid Rock. It was really touching. So jealous of everyone who gets to attend tonights show. REALLY wish I could be there too. Guess I will have to be happy with the fact that I went to the birthday bash and will be on the ship in April too! Tried winning tickets to tonights show through 2 local radio stations with no luck. Kid Rock- YOU are my idol! Anyone with tickets laying around - let me know!
Nixx Bieber's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:23pm — Nixx Bieber
I love your patriotism and I am sure, the ones who served and serve will honor it big times. Thank you so much for supporting your troops! Big Cheers
Laura Sedlock's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:17pm — Laura Sedlock
The Vietnam vet deserve to be honored, and no one can do it like you! :)
jo_10's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:11pm — jo_10
Hey, They really should be honored; our Vietnam Vets were there for their country and so over looked for their sacrifices. Good call to honor these individuals, you continue to score points in my eyes. Just a girl in Tucson, Az.
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:06pm — annaspyguy
Thanks kid Rock!
annaspyguy's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 2:05pm — annaspyguy
We just lost a great american ww2 veteran dec. 26th 2010......Joe Hughes, my great uncle! He was the greatest! Rest in peace uncle joe!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 1:56pm — surelovekidrock
thanks Kid rock, what an awesome thing to do. I come from family of military. My great uncle is Basil Plumley, Sam Elliott played his part in "We were Soldiers". He is a great man and served this country well.
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 1:54pm — mcompeau
Hey Kid - I don't know if you personally read all these, but I have a GREAT story for you...My husband and son and I ate at the Outback last week and a family came in and sat behind us - the husband (dad) was in army fatigues. Then a guy sitting across from us flagged the waitress down and handed her about $100 and said "I want to pay for the man in uniform and his family's meal" she asked him if he wanted him to know that the $ was from him and he said "no". I just couldn't believe it! It was so GREAT!! So, when we were leaving I told that guy what a wonderful thing that is to do and he said : "well, they sacrifice their lives for us so it's the least I can do.." (he had a sadness in his eyes tho...I'm thinking that maybe he lost someone in the military....) THAT is how Americans should treat each other!! Our niece is in the Army - it was what she always wanted to do - she was very smart in high school and could have gone to any college etc., but joining the Army was what she wanted - she was in CAP thru high school and now she's stationed in Georgia - we are very proud of her and when other people take the time to let our soldiers know how important they are to us it really means alot! Just thought you would like that story...we hear alot of bad things all the time ..about how people are hurting each other etc., so it's nice to see (and hear about) something when someone does something nice for a complete stranger. Hey! That would make a good song??? By the way, we saw you in Saginaw on Friday - U r the BEST!!! I hope you read this!!! Rock ON!!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 1:29pm — Stacy_11
Being the daughter of Vietnam vet and knowing what he went through when he came home, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a NY'er who recently moved to Troy, MI I'm proud to share a state with people like you!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 1:29pm — J Herrick
I think it is fantastic that the Vets are being honored this way!! I'm sure they will love your music how could they not? :) And thank you very much for all you are doing to support them. Certainly wish I could be there! Love and support you

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