I have always been in awe of America’s “Greatest Generation” for not only what they did for this country and my way of life, but for how they changed the world. If not for the men and women who bravely battled evil in 1941, we would not enjoy the lives that we do today, and Europeans certainly would not have known over 60 years of peace on their streets. I can’t help but wonder, as we watch the hit T.V. show, American Idol, and phone in our votes for said idol, just what music Iraqis and Afghans are listening to and who they might phone in their votes for American Idol if given the opportunity?

Hook Productions proudly presents your American Idols…

American Idols on Vimeo

Sgt Hook out.

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You have my vote Sgt Hook for yet again showing Americans who our true “idols” are, the heroic, self-sacrficing men and women of the Unites States Armed Forces!God Bless them and God Bless America.

Comment by SF Wife — 18 March 2007 @ 1254

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Bagpipes! You had to have bagpipes! Where’s my Kleenex box when I need it. Next you will play Amazing Grace on bagpipes. My heart swells with pride thinking of this awesome fighting force we have that does so much more than break and take. Good job Sgt. Hook!!

Comment by Arnie — 18 March 2007 @ 1425

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Awesome. Love your videos. Thank you so much!

Comment by NCSoldiersAngel — 18 March 2007 @ 1534

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Hook,

I’ll add the comment I made a month ago when I attended the reactivation of the unit I served with in Nam. The book was mistitled. It should have been “The Greatest of Their Generation”. I say this because, as I have met vets of every generation and as I meet some of today’s soldiers through my daughter’s military service, I find in each generation that those who serve are the greatest of their generation. These patriots all derserve our thanks and admiration. They truly are the best their generation can offer. Too all who serve today to protect our freedom and extend to others, thank you and God bless each of you.

Comment by Rich Dahlen — 18 March 2007 @ 1739

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I am always amazed at those who will stand for our Freedoms and Liberties. Those are America’s true heroes. They are not the pampered, narcissistic individuals that we constantly read and/or see in the media. Instead, it is our warriors who risk all to keep us free.

Thx Sgt. Hook. Thx again for reminding us about the true heroes.

Comment by David — 18 March 2007 @ 2004

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I’ll vote for the “idols” you showed any day, over those on television. Thanks for the great video!

Comment by Terri — 18 March 2007 @ 2324

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As I sat here watching those pictures, I thought of how we here at home know nothing about what our kids are doing over there so far away. I can not imagine what my son is going thru right now, fighting for the freedom of the Iraqi’s. I was torn at first about this surge, more of them getting killed, but if it takes more to get it over, then do it. Thanks so much for your blog, it is truely a great job you are doing for our military kids and for us at home to know the true story. Thanks again Sgt. Hook!

Comment by Kenny — 19 March 2007 @ 0134

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Wonderful Video!!

“The only American idols I’m concerned with wear the uniform of the United States of America”

-Debra Argel, Gold Star Mother
Son Capt. Derek Argel, killed in Iraq, Memorial Day 2005

Comment by Flag Gazer — 19 March 2007 @ 0602

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Amazing video!! Amazing men and women!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do, for all you have done! Hook, just awesome!

Comment by sue — 19 March 2007 @ 0933

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Nice work….interesting tune selection….I haven’t heard that one in a while. :+:

Comment by RT — 19 March 2007 @ 1552

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Dawn Patrol

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Trackback by Mudville Gazette — 19 March 2007 @ 1625

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Incredible as always….

Comment by SK — 19 March 2007 @ 2229

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Terrific, Hook! Our Warriors are MY American Idols.

Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 19 March 2007 @ 2335

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Ya know, when I was little, for some reason I didn’t like the sound of bagpipes. I’m so very glad I’ve since come to my senses!

Comment by Miss Ladybug — 20 March 2007 @ 0419

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Fantastic! Simply fantastic!

Comment by Jim - PRS — 20 March 2007 @ 0521

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I am dutch and was liberated by Canadians and polaks havent’s seen a yank, and besides russia lost 20 million people, they won the fight you just stepped in after pearl harbour got involved in euope after 1943 .to busy with the japs.
Now a days we are occupied by the yanks yep ,with their ignorant culture and bad moral , a fucked up society.

Comment by hemaworstje — 20 March 2007 @ 1055

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Oh, Hook, you really got me today! I haven’t heard that song in ages and you matched it so beautifully with your pics. My mind is so full at all times with thoughts of my son in Afghanistan. Seeing this just makes me feel so full of love for all of our soldiers and those whom they are helping. Thank you- you’ve set the tone for my day!

Joe’s Mom

Comment by Barbara — 20 March 2007 @ 1342

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Very moving. You did a great job putting this together.

Comment by SGT Lori — 21 March 2007 @ 0049

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Well done Hook, as always! The only American Idol show I’ve seen are the movies you have put together.

BZ!

Oh, and Miss LadyBug…good thing you did! The music from bagpipes has always touched my very soul.

Comment by gypsy — 21 March 2007 @ 0405

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Pingback by Electric Venom » Blog Archive » Bring on the Brits: American Idol — 21 March 2007 @ 1958

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That song alone has always brought tears to my eyes…the images stay with you, the expressions on people’s faces, everything there…the image of the soldier, so large yet soft looking, sitting next to a little kid in red, so small and innocent. The image of a soldier carrying a wounded soldier on his shoulders, that stays with me too.

Comment by Cazzie — 22 March 2007 @ 0652

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Very nice job on the slide…
AubreyJ………

Comment by AubreyJ — 23 March 2007 @ 0514

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Excellent production sir. I’ve never watched the TV show American Idol. No need - I have, as you so very well presented, all of the American Idols I need.

Comment by Leta — 23 March 2007 @ 0633

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Nice job. Made me miss my 1stCav Soldier even more…God Bless them all!

Comment by DD Rees — 23 March 2007 @ 1948

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Wow. Your videos are truly inspired.

Now a days, I think of my son as my hero, and you express that better than I ever could.

Comment by Cav Mom — 23 March 2007 @ 2304

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wow awesome God bless our TROOPS

Comment by rick554 — 24 March 2007 @ 1212

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Yesterdays passing of the declaration to surrender by the Democratic led house betrayed each and everyone of the individuals shown in this video. I certainly hope those who voted for Democrats this last November are damn proud of themselves.

Comment by Theresa, MSgt (ret), USAF — 24 March 2007 @ 1849

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Thank you so much for this. I hope you don’t mind, but I am going to post this on my site. I will of course give you full credit with links back. Thank you again. You can’t put that many good Americans in one place and not get something good out of it. All the best to you and yours!

Comment by Sunni — 24 March 2007 @ 2118

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Got it in one, Sarge!
Ah, the Pipes, I love the Pipes. Always have, always will. Back in the day, at pay formation, we had a Piper in front of the Airborne Battalion I was in, as we passed in review.
Sigh … I’d give just about anything to be thirty-five years younger and be able to stand with these outstanding younguns. Alas …

Comment by OldSoldier54 — 24 March 2007 @ 2242

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That song always “took me home”. Thank God we have our troops. Good on’ye Sgt Hook.

Comment by Gmo — 24 March 2007 @ 2252

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Musical Round-Up

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Trackback by Tammi's World — 25 March 2007 @ 1320

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God Bless.

Comment by Lynx — 25 March 2007 @ 2024

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Well said, thankyou for giving me what I can’t get from my local media.

Comment by diana — 25 March 2007 @ 2133

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A tribute to the “new greatest generation.’ Beautiful. With these sons and daughters of American, our nation’s future is bright.

Comment by Dave — 26 March 2007 @ 1814

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Great! A whole new batch of alcoholic obodys telling boring war storys at the bar and whining they dont get enough kudos from the people the were defending while they were “over there”. I can’t wait. The second I hear somebody say they are a vet I want to take them outside and kick their face into the pavement. I just did some fucking asshole from desert storm 1 last week.

Comment by john — 26 March 2007 @ 2219

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Thanks so much for your blog, it is truely a great job you are doing for our military kids and for us at home to know the true story. It was very touching to see our very brave & coragous young men & women over there doing there very difficult jobs. And seeing the local citizens especially the youngsters out in the streets smiling & interacting with our military. Thanks again Sgt. Hook, please keep up the great work!

Comment by Tom Sr. — 28 March 2007 @ 0155

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Re: comment by “John”. Your tiny fanstasy driven mind has consumed you. You wouldn’t make a wart on a soldiers ass (male or female). Go back to your Spiderman comic book and leave the grown ups alone.

Comment by doug — 29 March 2007 @ 1851

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It is obvious from your production that you know the heart and soul of the people you honor. I also recognize the ignorance of some of the comments that you have received from people who have no fortitude and don’t acknowledge the sacrifice and courage that our military members have made and are continuing to make on a daily basis. Those are the same people who are trying to tear up the fabric of this country and are working to make the world a more dangerous place every day. Thank you Sgt. Hook for keeping the soldiers in our hearts and minds and for honoring them as they should be. They are counting on our help to remain strong.

Comment by JAY — 29 March 2007 @ 2145

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American Idols

How dare the Democrats play political games with our troops. I am tired of listening to the likes of Pelosi and Reid spouting their high and mighty rhetoric against the President and the war to bring freedom to the people of Iraq. Their cowardly game…

Trackback by The Truckin' Blog — 28 April 2007 @ 1218

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Wow, simply a stunning video and tribute.

Thank you!

Comment by Asia'h Fan — 5 April 2008 @ 2300

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