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steve2470

(37,468 posts) Thu Jun 25, 2020, 02:54 PM Jun 2020

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I love this: "A Portland State University grad student was recording the national anthem for their.. [View all]

A
@Portland_State
University grad student was recording the national anthem for their online graduation.

A stranger walked by and heard her. This is what happened:

Link to tweet

eta:

Link to tweet

eta2: local KGW news story on the chance encounter "PSU grad Madisen Hallberg was on-campus singing the national anthem for the school's virtual commencement when someone walking by asked if he could join in"

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I love this: "A Portland State University grad student was recording the national anthem for their.. [View all] steve2470 Jun 2020 OP

Beautiful! FM123 Jun 2020 #1

I'm not crying either, no one saw me cry! madaboutharry Jun 2020 #8

Me neither. Wait, is my camera on? ResistantAmerican17 Jun 2020 #18

Nah, no tears here. Doreen Jun 2020 #21

Damn, my screen just went blurry... Canoe52 Jun 2020 #22

Blame whoever is cutting onions. sarge43 Jun 2020 #25

Welllll.... sagetea Jun 2020 #41

Damn these eye allergies!!! AZ8theist Jun 2020 #58

That was spectacular. click on the twitter link to find out more about the "stranger" hlthe2b Jun 2020 #2

I saw the brief bio in the video clip. Wow! niyad Jun 2020 #23

That was awesome. grumpyduck Jun 2020 #3

Wonderful event! bobbieinok Jun 2020 #4

Spontaneous, respected social distance and it was just wonderful. rurallib Jun 2020 #5

Yay! jpak Jun 2020 #6

Mind blowing! Baitball Blogger Jun 2020 #7

I generally cringe when I hear the National Anthem being sung... Brother Buzz Jun 2020 #9

I am the same way! Pacifist Patriot Jun 2020 #50

Beautiful. He did a wonderful job of matching her timing. Shrike47 Jun 2020 #10

That was beautiful and brought tears... Baked Potato Jun 2020 #11

Wonderful..K and R Stuart G Jun 2020 #12

My eyes are leaking . . . Gamecock Lefty Jun 2020 #13

This is my America. Donald Trump & his supporters will never understand it. CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #14

The Star-Spangled Banner.... mbusby Jun 2020 #15

nice but we need a new song per this discussion spike jones Jun 2020 #16

Yes we do need a new song Oppaloopa Jun 2020 #33

My alma mater! Mme. Defarge Jun 2020 #17

Definitely worth sharing!! Thanks! nt LAS14 Jun 2020 #19

love it demigoddess Jun 2020 #20

That was AWESOME! GitRDun Jun 2020 #24

This is my America. MontanaMama Jun 2020 #26

YES! handmade34 Jun 2020 #53

Gave me chills. Brought tears to these tired eyes. Tess49 Jun 2020 #27

This made me cry lunatica Jun 2020 #28

I don't normally get emotional over public patriotic displays, but this cracked my shell. denbot Jun 2020 #29

These two should sing at the Dem convention, or better yet, Biden's inauguration Fiendish Thingy Jun 2020 #30

Great idea. They so beautifully captured and represent the goodness and community we can have. JudyM Jun 2020 #35

What a superb idea. 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #47

Wow. Instant goosebump city for me. yonder Jun 2020 #31

Very nice! THanks for sharing. nt iluvtennis Jun 2020 #32

Love! onecaliberal Jun 2020 #34

Just WOW! Magnifique! Ford_Prefect Jun 2020 #36

I have goosebumps! llmart Jun 2020 #37

Just wow matt819 Jun 2020 #38

eggscllent . thanks for the youtube version. AllaN01Bear Jun 2020 #39

I'm not crying, you're crying... ReformedGOPer Jun 2020 #40

As a lifelong opera fan, soldierant Jun 2020 #42

My sister is a professional mezzo DFW Jun 2020 #44

Good for her! soldierant Jun 2020 #46

oh oh oh gristy Jun 2020 #43

That was impressive, but my favorite will always be this one: DFW Jun 2020 #45

THE instrumental version is Hendrix central scrutinizer Jun 2020 #49

But don't you find Hendrix's version is a protest song? robbob Jun 2020 #54

Agreed, no one else even came close. N/t DFW Jun 2020 #56

I know there are many who do not like The Star Spangled Banner... 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #48

Your last sentence is what got me about it. Pacifist Patriot Jun 2020 #51

What a beautiful duet! dlk Jun 2020 #52

That was a moment... GETPLANING Jun 2020 #55

I'll take it. The YouTube version is too high production. Even if a fake story, it's a good fake ancianita Jun 2020 #57

Yeah, with the 'stranger' being mic'd up... but it made wonderful point JustFiveMoreMinutes Jun 2020 #65

Magnificently moving teaching moment - MFGsunny Jun 2020 #59

this song does not llashram Jun 2020 #60

The full version ... marble falls Jun 2020 #61

That made my day. Today that made me Roc2020 Jun 2020 #62

Sigh... Beeeeeeeeeeeyooooooooooooteeeeeeeeeefuuuuuuuuuuuuulll... calimary Jun 2020 #63

Just wonderful. Scarsdale Jun 2020 #64

Democrats should invite them Devilsun Jul 2020 #66