OT: National Anthem at Yankee Stadium by Gabe Vitalone, 98 Years Old, WWII Vet, in Patton's 3rd

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He always wanted to sing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium... and in many ways he did today.
I can't hold a note in any song... he stays on target through to the end at 98 years of age:

 

[ru66]

That was so great

 

[slyker]

Made my day !!! Felt inspired enough to get up out of my chair and stand while watching this. Awesome he was able to pay tribute to his fallen buddy, so many years later. Thank you to JOE ROMANO for making the ultimate sacrifice.

 

[slyker]

Found this story from April 2020 about Gabe Vitalone and his buddy Joe...
https://nypost.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-outbreak-put-97-year-olds-yankees-anthem-dream-on-hold/

 

[RUBOB72]

Thank You Mr. Vitalone great job.

 

[iReC89]

Nice job. Goofy piano arrangement though took away from him.

 

[RUinFla]

His voice is still true. Should have had full house to cheer him, but at least he had the Yankee players, who seemed moved. Hopefully they bring him back next year, when the stands are full. He looks like he will still be around then.

 

[ashokan]

Its make-up PR. Gabe should have told them to stick it like Rudy and Curtis did

 

[NorthernKnight]

Gabe is inspiring.

our country needs a helluva lot more like this.

 

[fg7321]

Bravo!