[clip/brief Eng trans] Rain and fellow S.Koreans send encouragement to their Air Force.
I enjoyed this entire clip. I actually clutched at my heart with my hand while watching it. As the proud daughter of a 21-year Air Force veteran, how could I not?
My father was one of the first Black men to desegregate the U.S. military, before civil rights, four years before my birth, and paid a very high price for it along the way. But making a better life for his family and protecting the lives of everyone across this earth who couldn’t do it themselves was more than worth the sacrifices he had to make, and he says that to this day. As an ammunitions expert, his time was split between the States and abroad, and his stories about falling in love with South Korea (Seoul in particular) and its people are some of my favorites. I’ve often thought I got my love of Asia from him (and from all the beautiful Asian things he was forever sending us from overseas.)
I look back on my mother’s strength with awe, because though there were many times when we didn’t know if Daddy would return alive from whatever year-long mission, she never let us see her crack. She supported my father like a lioness (and even gave the base commander a cussing-out once because the man dared telephone Daddy with new orders the day after he returned exhausted from the field. Ha.)
These are very much like a Chinese traditional dress and a Korean doll my father sent Mom and me during his tours of duty. You wouldn't believe Mom's "stash." One day it'll all be mine! Bwahahaha! 😉
I naturally feel a kinship for soldiers across the world who make protecting innocent civilians their business, regardless of nationality. Dad taught me that. “We’re all related, baby girl. You see a uniform, that man or woman is family.”
And so, it did me good to see some of the South Korean A.F. soldiers at play. It did me even better to see Rain and his fellow countrymen supporting their military for what often turns out to be a thankless job for soldiers the world over.
I think Rain will have a great time filming Air Force remake “Red Scarf.” He’ll probably be like a kid in a candy store (an actor in new and amazing territory). And there is no doubt he will bring that character completely to life.
I’m not sure when we here in the States will be able to see the movie, but I so look forward to that day.
I cannot wait!
— Stephe @cloudusa.wordpress.com
2011년 신년각오 및 새해인사. 2011 New Year’s resolutions and New Year greetings. (courtesy of rokafplay @YT / source site: rain-cloud)
(English translation by rain bird @rain-eu.)
3:38~4:08
RAIN: I wish you all the best in the coming year.Movie ‘Red Muffler’ I’m scheduled to appear in, will be remade sooner or later.
Hope to get a lot of support from you.
Please always be healthy, and I always admire all those who serve in the Air Force a great deal.
Hope you to always cheer up. (Fighting)
Thank you. Fighting !
Cloud USA 
flyboys fighting!!..thaey should send a couple of those missiles NK’s way, preferably to the seat of government and end that particular threat…
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@Stephe,
There’s a lot of military families/relations here. My husband served in the Navy for 4 years as well and a reservist for 3 thereafter. My uncle served in the Army during the Vietnam years and my paternal grandfather served in the Army also. I have his flag on my piano (no he did not pass away in combat of any kind). As former military, he qualified for military honors at his passing. So I too have much love for those who bravely and selflessly serve their countries.
@busybee,
I know what you mean about seeing the world through another’s eyes. I have seen Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, France, Singapore, England and I can’t forget the beach in the French Riviera all through hubbies eyes and a some snapshots. He also told me that seeing the sun set from an aircraft carrier out to sea, with nothing else on the ocean is quite a sight to behold. Seen while standing watch. (SMILES)
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oh wow! all this family going on here at this site. no wonder it’s such a warm respectable place. Steph’s story sounds so famaliar. my dad was a 22 year Air Force man who traveled all over the place before retiring and who insisted that we write each other regardless to where he was stationed. his letters always transported me to new places and people. brought me up with a love for knowing what happens outside the US and instilling a love in me for people without blinders. i can remember him teaching me at a young age Japanese’s phraes and when i got older i literally looked them up to see how close he was. hahaha, he was right on time. how proud was i when he was invited to teach my 5th grade History class one day and showed up in his uniform, pulled down the world map and commenced to pointing out sharing what he knew about Asia to us. i’m a true believer in “teach a child the way they should go and they won’t stray when they grow up” (something like that). i got family in the Navy, Army and Coast Guard and have lost a few. thanks for sharing Steph and a special thank you to DN and Gee and to those who have served or will serve.
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Wow DN, I am your sister too. I was in the Navy also for 3 active and 3 reserve. I too am a 100% disable Vet. Joining was one of the best things I have ever done. Great experience.
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@stephe
i second that motion too!! 🙂
u took the good encotage of rain in this new movie RED Muffler of rain i differnly the house it going to fun yet serious too for his part of acting rain is very humble and yet love to descover himself to point of his own sucess.. i lknow one thing for this movie will be a big hit in U.S.
it popluar that i hoping rain bring this to new look and give them an excited watching for nizetizens i feeling rain are the man can force to his top GUN!!
oh… the tradtion i very love it to be honest if i can i would love to wear that i personal thing is so beauitful and respectful for … i have serval chinese top i have wear them before and even style my hair like them i found so intersting that it make to part chinese lol… now rain making me part korean tradtional too ahahah (SMILE).. 🙂
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Does that mean you and I are family then Stephe. I was in the NAVY for 4 years. They have to pay me for the rest of my life for getting hurt.
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Yes, it does! That’s exactly what it means. 😀
(they’d better pay you — Uncle Sam is supposed to take care of his own)
Stephe ^@@^
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