Sunday, March 05, 2023

Ballad of the Green Berets, #1 on the Charts, March 5, 1966

 On March 5, 1966 the "Ballad of the Green Berets" was #1 on the music charts.

A great song, dedicated to a fantastic group of servicemembers.  Some folks may not be aware of the fact that Eric Jenkins, current city council president and a retired colonel, was at one time a member of that very elite unit.  And fewer even know that his legs were severely damaged while participating in an airborne (parachute) activity.  Thank you for your service Eric.