"Let us make it clear, we've all come here
To defend our long-dead brothers;
And understand you ain't layin' a hand
On our Wall you leftie mothers."

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This is the one you've all been waiting for. It's powerful in it's imagery, and we believe it's what the Gathering of Eagles event is all about!

Russ Vaughn wrote "You Ain't Gonna Touch This Wall" as [one of] his contribution[s] to the event.

Artwork was a collaboration of the wife of a Vietnam vet, the son of same, and the son of a Vietnam vet and Vietnamese mother! Everyone's heart is in this one.

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"You Ain't Gonna Touch This Wall" has been sitting on the Old War Dogs server as draft post for three days now and I've had a hell of a time making myself wait till the right moment to post it. I'll include a copy of the words from Russ's draft below the fold.

A larger view of the front of the shirt:

A larger view of the back of the shirt:

And here's Russ's post that he saved as a draft and asked me to sit on till Ty had the shirts ready:

You Ain't Gonna Touch This Wall

Look, boy, you're free to demonstrate,
March up and down this Mall;
But, son, I'm gonna set you straight,
You ain't gonna touch this Wall.

You shout and scream all you want,
On all that we'll give a pass;
But you try some Wall-defacing stunt,
And, son, I'm gonna kick your ass.

(Chorus)
Let us make it clear, we've all come here
To defend our long-dead brothers;
And understand you ain't layin' a hand
On our Wall you leftie mothers.

Drag out that traitor, Hanoi Jane,
To screech at you pinks and commies,
And Cindy Sheehan to exploit her pain,
The Barnum of Gold Star Mommies.

And, son, you hear this loud and clear,
Don't you even think about spittin'
Less you want that smart mouth busted here,
And believe me, we're not shittin'.

(Chorus)
Let us make it clear, we've all come here
To defend our long-dead brothers;
And understand you ain't layin' a hand
On our Wall you leftie mothers.

Because of you losers we lose our wars,
Our warriors are left to bleed,
Cause of Jane and Cindy, these media whores
With their camera-craving creed.

So follow these traitors, these loser bitches,
Let them lead you to your fall;
But I promise you, son, you're gonna need stitches,
You even get close to this Wall.

(Chorus)
Let us make it clear, we've all come here
To defend our long-dead brothers;
And understand you ain't layin' a hand
On our Wall you leftie mothers.

Russ Vaughn
2d Bn, 327th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam 65-66

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Contributed by Bill Faith on February 24, 2007 at 03:54 PM in Caring about our troops, Gathering of Eagles, Music, Poetry, Russ Vaughn | Permalink

Comments

Posted by: 1stCav

Thanks a million Russ. Awsome design, and one hell of a poem/creed.
Damn, I just love it!

Posted by: 1stCav | Feb 24, 2007 11:26:44 PM

Posted by: velvethammer

Brilliant as always! I'm such a huge fan Russ.

Posted by: velvethammer | Feb 25, 2007 6:55:06 PM

Posted by: Bill Faith

Lefties take note: The day's still young and I've already had to delete two comments from dumb asses who didn't bother to read our comment policy before they tried to shit on our carpet. I'm not a nice man; never claimed to be. If you have something constructive to say, say it. If you don't, don't waste your time and mine.

Posted by: Bill Faith | Feb 27, 2007 11:58:35 AM

Posted by: Bond Wells

Gentlemen:

Do us proud - I regret I cannot be there. Know that there are millions of us who stand with you in spirit. As a veteran (Big Red One, Desert Storm) and parent of two children - one who has been to Iraq and one who will deploy soon, prevent them from dishonoring the memory of our fallen comrades.

Thank you.

Posted by: Bond Wells | Feb 27, 2007 1:49:53 PM

Posted by: Teresa

I love it. Way to tell them Russ!! I'm a proud AirForce Brat and Navy Wife and will always support Our Guys no matter where they go. Thanks Russ for telling it like it is.

Posted by: Teresa | Feb 27, 2007 4:14:50 PM

Posted by: Lisa

Thank you for putting it in words that I never could have found. I'm an Air Force daughter, Army mother and Navy man's sweetheart. Don't let them mess with my heroes or deface their memorial. Give 'em hell Russ!!

Posted by: Lisa | Feb 27, 2007 7:14:23 PM

Posted by: alexa kim

This rocks my world and I'm already memorizing without trying! I'll be ordering it.

Posted by: alexa kim | Feb 27, 2007 9:52:07 PM

Posted by: Garry Drake

As a Vietnam Era Army vet, I want to say thank you for expressing it so nicely. It fills my heart with joy and pride whenever I come across someone who has such a keen eye on expressing the feelings of so many. Though I will not be able to be there in person, I will be there in spirit. A spirit only vets can understand. Thank you, and GOD bless.

Posted by: Garry Drake | Feb 28, 2007 2:42:47 PM

Posted by: Margaret

This is a terrific song/poem. I know you'll all take care of our wall.

A Soldiers' Angel and wife of Vietnam Vet.

Posted by: Margaret | Mar 1, 2007 3:54:43 PM

Posted by: Mike Smith

Russ Vaughn, loved your poem, Can't remember when I've heard anyone say what I wish I could say any better.
You know I almost wish they would touch the wall so you could kick their ass, but I guess that would not be right, but I appreciate that you and many others will be standing at the ready in case they do.
My son is in Iraq on his second tour and It really bothers me that the country is so divided as if our soldiers can't see or hear what is going on.
Take care and thanks for for you service in Viet Nam and today.
Mike

Posted by: Mike Smith | Mar 1, 2007 6:57:04 PM

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