Hook Productions presents, You Raise Me Up (on so many levels).

You Raise Me Up on Vimeo

Special thanks to Josh Groban for the beautiful lyrics, and to the U.S. Army for the outstanding photos; combined, they are truly inspirational. Sgt Hook out.

UPDATE: If after watching this video you find yourself inspired to do something for our troops, I’d ask that you consider giving to Project Valour-IT currently underway throughout the blogosphere, aimed at raising funds to provide laptops with voice activated software for our wounded warriors. Thank you.

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A Lady's Ruminations linked with "You Raise Me Up"
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Sir, do those troops that you lead have any idea how incredibly lucky they are to have you?

Holy Cow. This is great. Wonderful song. Fabulous pictures. Thank you for putting it all together.

Comment by Tammi — 4 November 2006 @ 1249

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Hook…

You consistently amaze me with your talents, your drive and your ability to take every post to a higher level. It’s a shame that we who have served and you who continue to serve are rarely recognized for more than what some see us to be. Yes, there’s no doubt that we can be a horribly brutal, effective fighting force…but for those who have studied history (the real stuff, not what’s in most text books today) realize that we’re certainly not alone in our intellectual abilities.

In my book, you rank right up with GEN Patton as a warrior-poet! Keep up the good work and keep those kids under your wings safe (that includes company grades as well.) I wish I could get my son into your unit!

Wish me luck on what I hope might be my last trek to Fortress Bliss. In the coming weeks I’ll be stepping into a realm of my own choosing, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training. Let’s hope that we can make this stick and not go down the road of “zero defects,” “communities of excellence” or TQM.

As always, you’ve beaten me to the high ground…but I’m not that far behind!

MajorDad1984

Comment by MajorDad1984 — 4 November 2006 @ 1320

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I know better than to click on these without a tissue handy.

Have a good day.

Comment by armywifetoddlermom — 4 November 2006 @ 1417

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[…] Get over to Sgt. Hook’s for an awesome video. […]

Pingback by Bear Creek Ledger » You Raise Me Up — 4 November 2006 @ 1454

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Powerful…thanks Hook.

Comment by Gypsy — 4 November 2006 @ 1534

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Super! Dang, Hook - you just get better and better! LOVE the music! I second the notion that your soldiers are lucky, and all of us Americans sitting on our old butts in front of our computers are luckier still. One more big “Thank You” to all of you!

Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 4 November 2006 @ 1712

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You’ve done it again, Sergeant Major. Made me cry and remember. This song has the presence and power of a genuine folk song, and it is beautifully sung. When I was young, back in the 1950s, I used to have a folk song TV program on the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee on Friday nights. Everybody loved folk music at that point in time, and I think we were all the better for it. I miss the melodies and the universal truths, and this song brings them back for me. Thank you, my dear, and thank you once more for your great work in protecting us all.
Marianne Matthews

Comment by Marianne Matthews — 4 November 2006 @ 1824

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5th annual celebration of my 35 natal anniversary (h/t Soul Pumpkin)

So was reading my friend’s blogs today and LOOK WHAT TIM DID! Thank you sweetheart. I also hit listen to saved messages on my cell phone so I could hear Brian singing happy birthday to me. So sweet. I will

Trackback by Pixie Lair — 5 November 2006 @ 0019

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Mercy…. I don’t know what to say… That was beautiful and reinforced the great debt we owe to our men and women in uniform. How can we, as Patriotic Americans ever be able to say thanks enough for what you all have done? Words fail me.

Comment by David — 5 November 2006 @ 0203

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Beautiful.

Comment by seawitch — 5 November 2006 @ 0303

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You’ve outdone yourself. Absolutely beautiful.

Comment by SK — 5 November 2006 @ 0535

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Once again… you knock my socks off! Thank you, Sgt., for being you and being here!…. dang, I need more tissues.

Comment by Jean — 5 November 2006 @ 1332

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very nice Hook

Comment by Jane — 5 November 2006 @ 1733

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Oh, wow. I’ve always loved that song. Combine it with pictures like that and it results in tears and chills…

Comment by FbL — 5 November 2006 @ 1833

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So… my best friend Joanne and I are sitting here watching this, bawling like babies.

Thank you.

Comment by Pixie — 5 November 2006 @ 1844

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Good God Almighty!

That is absolutely FANTASTIC!

Comment by Texas Gal — 6 November 2006 @ 0545

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This was very lovely and touching. I have been the wife of a career military man for over 20 years. This means something incredible to me.

Comment by marsha — 6 November 2006 @ 1759

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Absolutely beautiful..even if you are Army..:)
Hooaahh..from a Marine wife and Marine mom who has tears in her eyes right now.

Comment by Carrie — 6 November 2006 @ 2231

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[…] You Raise Me Up […]

Pingback by Yankeemom — 7 November 2006 @ 0539

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Thank you….just thank you!

Comment by Anna — 7 November 2006 @ 0549

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“You Raise Me Up”

SGT Hook has an amazing video. If you love our troops, go watch it…and take a hankie!
h/t: Yankeemom

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Trackback by A Rose By Any Other Name — 7 November 2006 @ 0555

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Great post, Hook. Linked to me. Thanks.

Comment by Echo9er -- (aka David) — 7 November 2006 @ 2023

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You Raise me Up

By way of my good friend Sgt Hook.

You Raise Me Up on Vimeo

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Trackback by Echo9er — 7 November 2006 @ 2024

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Thanks. I needed that. Especially today.
God bless you!

Comment by Donna, Los Osos, CA — 7 November 2006 @ 2119

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That was absolutely beautiful. We have the greatest military.

“You Raise Me Up” is one of my favorite Josh Groban songs and it fit perfectly.

God bless!

Comment by Lady Jane — 8 November 2006 @ 0050

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“You Raise Me Up”

Anna at A Rose By Any Other Name also has a post up directing her readers to a beautiful tribute video to our troops.Yo …

Trackback by A Lady's Ruminations — 8 November 2006 @ 0058

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Thank you for such a wonder message. That was beautiful we owe our men and women in uniform so much. My son is over there now and it has help me understand the pride he has in what he is doing. If everyone would show the pride and love for our country they do what a difference it would make. God Bless You.

Comment by Jeannie — 10 November 2006 @ 0145

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Beutifull video Sgt.Hook..thanks for made it and share it with us.

God bless.

Comment by NIgHtCRaWL3R — 18 February 2007 @ 1205

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