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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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denise_21's picture

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 2:48am — denise_21
Love the KID and all of our TROOPS....
Rachel Cartwright's picture

Thu, 02/03/2011 - 9:59am — Rachel Cartwright
Look forward to your show in Nashville in a few weeks !!
GlassCityGirl's picture

Mon, 01/31/2011 - 7:29pm — GlassCityGirl
I'm curious as to how the concert went and did you do anything special for the vets?
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Sat, 01/29/2011 - 5:34pm — tohrdtopls
My father was a huge fan had every single album knew the words to every single song you've ever done,it only took him 2 days to memorize the words to every song on the born free cd, he also attended your last 2 concerts at the puyallup fair. in Washington State. When Rock N Roll Jesus was released he was convinced you were his actual Rock N Roll Jesus! I wish we would have known sooner about vietnam vets concert maybe he would've held on until then. He too was in vietnam he was a gunner in the 25th infantry division, in 1969 he received the bronze star for heroism on the ground in combat,during a conflict in 1968. in which he never told any of us about. on Dec,17th 2010 we found out he had a massive inoperable brain tumor after he fell and hit his head and was rushed to the er. on the 21st he went to hospice we were hoping too be able to get his pain under control to bring him home but the tumor had doubled in size in one day. So we brought home to him. although cocky was his favorite he believed the Born Free Cd was written especially for him about him, on Jan.,17th,2011 at 4:30 a.m. he passed away listening to born free. Before he passed he made my mom promise to buy a case of born free cds to hand out to everyone at his memorial because he wanted everyone to feel joyous and happy not sad. he wanted them to feel the way he did when he heard your music, FREE, PROUD, HONEST,AND THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO DIDNT GIVE A FUCK WHAT ANYONE ELSE THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sat, 01/29/2011 - 2:29pm — sweet1
My Dad would have loved to ROCK u out, Hell Ya! He loved music & he was a "Vietnam vet & was 43 when he died, that's so awesome, & My brother would have been 40 last year also, he past away 3 years ago. I miss them both so much, but if there was 1 thing i could ask for in the world it would be for my kids to hear 1 of my Dads stories OMG he could tell some stories & they were so funny & my memory is fading & i can't remember. But u Rock Kid.... One day i'll get to 1 of your concerts.
SilverLakeSandDunes's picture

Thu, 01/27/2011 - 11:05pm — SilverLakeSandDunes
God Bless our veterans!
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Thu, 01/27/2011 - 7:57am — NEA kid rock sista
he loves with his heart...gives what he can...never forgets...the honor of all these women and men!!! those who forget...just move on..not kid rock he makes sure they are always known!!! he is a angel in disguise for so many!!
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Thu, 01/27/2011 - 7:36am — NEA kid rock sista
thats so awesome!!!!! u r a true meaning of a blessing in disguise...so many people out there forget..and move on....but not you....you remember and make them known!!!! you are a angel in disguise...in so many ways!!!! god bless u for what u do!! and i wanna live in awesomeville to..where everything is awesome an aslong as ur mayor i know it will be a hella place to live!!! do what u do cause your still and always will do it well!!
Leopold's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 9:23pm — Leopold
And this is why you are the Mayor of Awesomeville!!!
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 8:25pm — Sue_53
Love You Kid Rock Please come to the NYC area and perform a concert! I Love that Shirt!
summersun's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 7:01pm — summersun
"Class Act" ..
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 2:53pm — Samantha Gaddis
Here is another poem I wrote... Locked up Locked behind wall's, Locked away from dream's, Looking for away out, Looking for away to dream, Feeling's all bottled up, Feeling's afraid to fall, Go a head let down your guard, Just let those tear's shed, Just let them fall, Stream down your face, Fearing the worst, With nothing to say, Just keep your head up my baby everything will be okay..... I hope that you like it!
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 2:51pm — Samantha Gaddis
Here is a poem I wrote Blessed Sitting here with a heart full of love, wishing that I had you to hug, Wishing I could hold you, Really wanting to kiss you, Can't get enough of you, Really wanting you, I'm more then blessed to have you, Can't wait to touch you, I already love you, What else can I do but wait until I'm home with you, God bless you, he already blessed me when I met you, God I really love you... .
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 2:48pm — Samantha Gaddis
Hey Kid... I just want to say that I think that you are wonderful, I love how you Honor our Military!!! I would be Honored to meet you !! I no that you are so busy... i will always keep you in my thoughs and my prayer's!!!!!!!!! With Love and Respect, your fan Samantha Gaddis
Sly's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 1:17pm — Sly
We all know the vets will LOVE your music, your show and your heart Bobby! That's what draws all of us to you! Sly
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 12:30pm — Sherry Simmons
you are the coolest motha fucka in the nation! love your music, your heart, and everything you stand for!
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 10:27am — Fan_134
Hey Kid, when you get to Greenville, SC there's gonna be some Lansing peeps looking forward to seeing you. Blessings to you all for safe travel as you tour the countryside to entertain us, we appreciate it! You're shows are always great and we look forward to another one. If you guys want some good home cooking while in town give me a shout via email and I'll blow your mind and your belly!
Dave_23's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 9:43am — Dave_23
We were there to see this, it was great to be there!! A BIG THANKS to Jim Beam and KID ROCK for taking time to do this!!
Finewine's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 8:59am — Finewine
Thanks for all you do to honor our service men and women. It is so wonderful to see an artist who goes out of the way to help these wonderful people who risk their lives for us. You are awesome!!!!
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 8:33am — JH_2
Thank you for remembering the Vet's! Without them we would not be Born Free
Ky Woman's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 6:33am — Ky Woman
RJ, You are so humble and a home kinda guy. I love MI even though I don't live there, the most wonderful man in my life came from Detroit until he left my life almost two years ago, Born Free is such a depiction of his life its almost spooky. He too was a veteran and loved his country and the state he was from. I look forward to meeting you someday and just talk, I still have family in MI and love them very much so I will be there, hope to see you in Nashville TN at the CMA Fest, maybe by some chance you will remember this note. BTW if you need a driver for that bus I have a CDL and I can cook too, LOL Keep up the awesome work you are wonderful and so is your staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lady Rock's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 1:14am — Lady Rock
Dedicated to the Vietnam Vets, Kid Rock, & Jim Beam The Wall In Washington D.C. a monument stands to those who lost their lives in Vietnam Their names are carved in black granite. The survivors named it... the Wall This story is dedicated to all those heroes and we pledge we'll never forget.. I saw him standing all alone that night staring at the wall There were so many names to try and read But he searched through them all Then he spotted a wilted flower That someone had wedged in a tiny crack It was by a name that he seemed to know He-smiled as he stepped back Then I watched him reach out and touch the flower with a calloused hand, with tears in his eyes he whispered God, help me understand He was a lonely soldier drifting from day to day caught in between two worlds trying to find his way Somebody's restless hero Making his final call He had a special reason for coming ... to the Wall. I walked up and asked his name He told me "I'm Billy Rowe" He was dressed in a ragged uniform Said he fought in Vietnam a long, long time ago He said, "My life has been so confusing" But I' m trying to make the change It's just I miss my wife so very much Then what he said seemed strange He said “You know, all my old friends are here I can see now the time is finally right Then he turned and said goodbye to me and walked into the night I felt a force pull me to the Wall to tell me something I should know and then I saw that wilted flower as it begin to grow I could now plainly see the name from so many years ago one of many killed in Vietnam Private Billy Rowe I guess for some it's not easy the love they have lives on But that night Pvt. Billy Rowe Finally found his home He was a lonely soldier drifting from day to day caught in between two worlds trying to find his way Somebody's restless hero Making his final call He had a special reason for coming ... to the Wall.
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 12:46am — Ann Teliczan
You really brought the house down in Grand Rapids. I've been looking forward to the concert for weeks and it was one of the best I've been to. I love the way you appreciate the great state of Michigan, I'm sick of hearing this beautiful place bashed in the press, we need more people like you.
Kati Jacobs's picture

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 12:34am — Kati Jacobs
I'm so proud of you all for what you do for all these great men. It was so unfair how our Veterans were treated when they came home. This is what makes you all so SPECIAL you give your great HEART & SOUL. This is what makes a GREAT DAY when we can make people like this that are so DERSERVING a great big SMILE. You go KID this is what let's us see your HEART you are very SPECIAL.
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Wed, 01/26/2011 - 12:12am — LindaLee♥
Thank You for being "REAL" The veterans of this country is thee ONLY thing that is holding it together!! GOD knows it sure the hell isn't the president!! ~LoL I'm 100% sure they will enjoy your show and your music! C'mon! Didn't the TWISTED BROWN TRUCKER band get a warm welcome when you guys were over there a few years back? Everyone that as anykind of sence, should know you and your music is very motivational and supportive of our troops! GOD BLESS you for what you guys do!! (mmmuah!)
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 11:55pm — TX_Cowgirl4213
Darlin' you can bet you sweet ass they will love your show and the music.. That is what has drawn me in is all the good you do for so many..and how deeply you really do care.and how it comes from deep down in your heart and soul...then I started listening to all your music...and wow I am so hooked I love it all... Bob the World needs so many more caring people like you in it..Thanks for just being you!
Ann_28's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 9:51pm — Ann_28
There are so many homeless Veterans in the country it is a shame. Thank you for recognizing them and making them feel appreciated. You are the best person because everything you do comes from the heart. XOXO
Connie_19's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 8:50pm — Connie_19
I say, God Bless you and all the Vets! You have a good heart and I know you'll honor those Vets in attendance.
Kyle_8's picture

Tue, 01/25/2011 - 8:08pm — Kyle_8
OOH-RAH.....Lets Bring down the house in Toledo !!!!!!
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Tue, 01/25/2011 - 7:45pm — Stuckums981
Sooooo excited for the show tomorrow night in my hometown Toledo!!!! Got my boss to buy tickets for the whole company we will be in the Club Seats. The birthday bash was amazing and Toledo will be show number 20 for me, can't wait to honor our Vets tomorrow night!!!

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