104 yr old Army Veteran plays National Anthem

[Ronnie]

Vets playing of the clarinet is awesome.

242K views · 11K reactions | This is just awesome, World War 2 veteran Dominick Critelli performing the National Anthem at the New York Islanders game. Hand salute sir. #army #navy #airforce #marines #vetradiosyndicate #NHL #islanders #ww2 #corporal

This is just awesome, World War 2 veteran Dominick Critelli performing the National Anthem at the New York Islanders game. Hand salute sir. #army #navy #airforce #marines #vetradiosyndicate #NHL...

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[mattfivefour]

Wonderful! Brought tears to my eyes. What beautiful tone and phrasing ... not to mention breath control!

(Fyi, folks, his instrument is a soprano saxophone.)

 

[dwb]

Wow!! The greatest generation never ceases to amaze.

 

[Ronnie]

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[Ronnie]

My whole life I believed that the ramparts was part of the ship Keys was on, I was wrong.

The term “ramparts” relates to the defensive walls of the fort, while the “red glare” indicates the bright flashes of red that were seen in the night sky from the cannon fire. This line evokes a vivid image of the fierce battle taking place, highlighting both the struggle for survival and the resilience of those defending the fort.

What Does 'Ramparts Red Glare' Mean in The Star-Spangled Banner? - Vocab Dictionary

In the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key, the phrase "ramparts red glare" refers to the sight of the American flag illuminated by the

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