Combat Veteran Reacts To Arlington, by Trace Adkins For The First Time.
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- In this video Da Ol' Man reacts to Arlington, by Trace Adkins for the first time.
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As a Marine veteran going to Arlington is on my bucket list. Thank you to all the veterans for your service and sacrifice.
Arlington is a must and so is The Wall, Semper Fi Devil Dog
@@sylverfeathers Semper Fi... Yes definitely the wall also
Well thank YOU for YOUR service! I’ve been to Arlington on Memorial Day…wreath laying as well as changing of the guard! I pretty much cried the whole time! I’m not military but from a military family. ❤️🇺🇸🙏
I went when I was twelve before I could truly appreciate it. I will go back.
Semper Fi Brother. Take a day and your family.
He did not serve in the military but recognizes and appreciates the sacrifice of those who have served.
This song needs a "tissue needed" warning. Brings tears every time, and I was crying along with you.
This song always gets to me to. I did not serve but my son did 2 tours in Afghanistan with the Marines. We were blessed that he was able to come home alive. Will always honors those who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice. I do not know the exact occasion when Trace was the presenting the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown but it is an honor not often given to a citizen who was not politician or a service member. If this song does not get to you emotionally then you need to examine yourself imho. Great reaction you have a blessed day
Thank you and a salute to your son! And thank you for that info.
As far as I know Trace was not in the military but one of his grandfathers served in the Civil War. He’s always very humble when it comes to our military. They were filming this video and he was asked to put the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. He felt he wasn’t worthy of having the honor of doing so, but was proud that he got a chance to do it. He truly honors all of our military!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Fallen Marine, CPL Patrick Ray Nixon, is the soldier shown at the end of the video. He was the first Tennessean killed in Iran, March 23, 2003. A bridge in Gallatin TN, on State Route 386, is dedicated to his memory. We are all grateful to him, and every soldier, for their sacrifice...past, present and future.
Not only am I not veteran, I'm not even American...but my Dad and husband were both in the Canadian military. I spent many years of my adult life in legions in both countries. I was sobbing before the first verse was over. Thank you so much for playing.
Susan, thank you so much for the comment and a SALUTE! to your father and husband! God bless you Ma'am! ❤ Canada!
The part about his grandpa meeting him in heaven, clicking his heels and saluting him gets me every time. The headstone and the picture of the Marine you see at the end of the video is who this song is about. His name is Patrick Ray Nixon, he was a 19 year old Marine who died in Iraq.
This song was released in 2005.Trace was never in the military I don’t know about his family if they were.He received the National Defense Industrial Association’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for his exceptional leadership and advocacy for service members. He supports many veterans organizations including Wounded Warrior Project. He’s done over 12 USO tours since early in his career.He is very humble and says “I’m not going to pat myself on the back too hard,I just do what I can and hopefully it’ll help.” .
Oh wow! that's so awesome, he is just a great person. thank you for that info.
@@daolman8226 Your Welcome I’ve always loved his music and him as a person
I believe he had a kid in the service
He is also a spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project.
You my friend r right on point..as to his Family..his family does have a history of Military..as far back as the Civil War...I gald I got to share this with you..God Bless and Amen 🙏
As a Marine, I cried like a baby. Still do every time I hear this damn song. Love it nonetheless.
Retired Air Force Veteran here; everytime I've heard this song it's like a kick in the gut and I immediatly start to tear up. I don't think it's possible for any of us who have served to not br affected when we hear this song.
My Dad was an Old Guard. I am beyond honored to have him as my father. Our family was there at Bunker Hill for the first American battle, we'll be there for the last one, too.
Thank you so much for the comment and a big SALUTE! to your dad. God bless you and your loved ones.
@@daolman8226 Thank you. He'll be happy to hear that.
Trace didn’t serve. He might have family. But He received the Veteran of the Year award from the Air Force in 2001 and was even made an honorary Marine in 2007. He’s done 12 USO tours, including performances at military installations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Spain. And In 2016, Adkins received the National Defense Industrial Association’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for “his exceptional leadership and advocacy for service members.”
Proud Navy veteran with a lineage of military in my family. I love and hate this song because it gets me every time. I'll always remember our fallen heroes!
This is such a touching song, let the tears flow free. For anyone who can manage the trip, Arlington is a must.
I've never been there, I would love to go, I think I need to.
@@daolman8226 all of the memorials in DC are very moving. I grew up close to NYC, and Washington was always on the family trip list.
I know Trace and have interviewed him many times for a magazine I worked for. He once told me that his biggest regret was not putting on the uniform and serving his country. And he's tried to do what he can to support the military in every way possible since then. You definitely should check out his song "Till the Last Shot's Fired" . . . the live version sung during the CMA award show, introduced by a wounded warrior. It's beyond powerful. Have your Kleenex ready. Thanks for what you do. And, especially, thank YOU for your service. I'm beyond grateful.
I"m a CB Vet as well brother. We can cry together.
Hope you enjoy this video as much as I have had! Truly touches my heart ever time I hear it! Bless Trace and every Veteran in Arlington...GOD BLESS AMERICA and Thank You for your service and sacrifice, love to you all!
As a Canadian Veteran's wife, I also would like to say thank you for your service and the sacrifice of your family. It's not easy, I know, but it's worth it to keep us free.
Every time I hear this song I remember Arlington winter 1976 the most peaceful place in the city I visited cried then and still do
I spent 3 years stationed in DC and one of my jobs was doing military funerals, nothing in Arlington, they leave that to the Navy Honor Guard. Thankfully all the ones I did were vets who came home and lived their full lives, but it was such a blessing to be a part of. ❤️
Great reaction & thank you for your service! We all cry with the reactors who do this video! I've met & talked to Trace. He might've been too tall for the service!😂 I'm 5' tall & I came up to his belt buckle!😊
Thank you so much!!
My dad was Air Force. Not something I think about that often because he finished his second enlistment shortly before I was born and he was a quiet man, didn’t talk about his time in the military much. But he set an example of respect and patriotism that all his kids have absorbed. I only wish my teenage self had realized he wasn’t immortal, that my time with him was limited. So, in his memory, thank you for your service.
Thank you so much! And I'm sorry for your loss. God bless your father/my brother's soul.
Another really good one if you haven't heard it is Til the Last Shot's Fired. But watch the live version with the West Point choir. It's beautiful.
"Arlington" is a song written by Jeremy Spillman and Dave TurnbullI and was inspired by United States Marine Corps Corporal Patrick Nixon, who died in battle in 2003. After meeting Nixon's father, Turnbull was inspired to write the song. If you look towards the end of the video, you will see a photo of Corporal Nixon and his headstone.
Adkins said that "This is not a war song, and it has nothing to do with politics. This is a true story."
I am crying with you. My grandpa, uncles, father, cousins, nieces and nephews are all veterans. We lost some to wars. All were effected whose served in war! My grandfather lost a lung to mustard gas. My dad lost him on his 13 th birthday. Thank you!!
Trace sings from the heart! This is why I have always loved him! I would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU to EVERY VETERAN EVER!!! Thank you for your sacrifice and love for our country!! Without you we would not be here right now... Bless You!! Love to each and every Veteran ever!❤ Bless each and every one of you!❤
Every American should visit Arlington at least once. The absolute reverence is awe inspiring of the cost of our freedom. Thank you for your service. You are appreciated.
I agree and thank you! that makes it all worth it!
He is at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. It's guarded by Marines 24/7. He was there honoring the unknown soldier and putting a wreath on a stand. Lots of famous people have done it. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is right in the front of Arlington cemetery.
As a retired Marine GySgt I have to correct you. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by the "Old Breed" and army unit that has never left their post. Even when a hurricane was headed for the DC area, they were told they could leave the post, they decided to stand their post. Much respect from this old Marine.
Yeah, no. Much respect for the Marines but it has been guarded by soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard". The Old Guard is also posted to Fort Myer, Virginia, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. It is considered one of the highest honors within the American military to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Trace is singing the truth about his family! Bless all Americans out there!!!!😊
To all my brethren vets. I was in a Walmart in my wheelchair and a WWII vet in his. He said to me Thank you for your service. I replied, thank you for yours and he says IT WAS MY HONOR. That hit me in a sort of different way and I teared up and my heart melted. So now anytime a receive a thank you for my service. I simply say, "IT WAS MY HONOR" when I say it that way it feels like I honor all the brothers who serve.
That's amazing Dwayne. Its times like that which really humbles me, When vets of those times thank us for our service and in my mind they fought for us and our loved ones, So I feel like it was my duty to fight for them and theirs. God bless you brother and everyone around you! Thank you sooo much for sharing that! Much love to you!
@@daolman8226 Amen brother.
He never served in the military but is an advocate for veterans. He was however a roughneck.
My Dad is a Vietnam veteran. He got a Vietnam veteran hat a few years ago and started wearing it all the time. We were coming out of a store and this young man walked up to him, shook his hand and thanked him for his service. My Dad was so touched. It really does mean so much. In case no one has told you today, thank you for your service.
I cried with you and I cry every time I hear it. As the granddaughter of two WW II veterans, I am extremely grateful for all that have served and will serve. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for the comment Tracie! much respect to you and your family, those men before us truly paved the way for our freedom, I think I can speak for veterans today when I say we are honored that we can uphold what they sacrificed so much for. God bless you and everyone around you!
I am not a Veteran but this song brings me to tears every single time I hear it.
He presenting a wreath for the unknown soldiers. My daughter’s class went to Arlington on a trip and they got selected to present one. I’m so happy she got to witness and be apart of it and watching the changing of the guard.
This is a beautiful song. I could see how much it touched you listening to this.. thank you again for your service. You are very much appreciated ♥️
If this one doesn't put a lump in your throat, you got no feels!
This song is always rough, but make me proud to be American!
This is a beautiful song and a tribute. I can relate, even here in Finland. My granddads fought against Russia in WW2 and the motto of the Finnish army was "No man is left behind" (straight translation is no brother is left behind). Even today there are people looking for the remains of the Finnish soldiers and bringing them home. ❤
Aww! I hope they find every one of them.
@@daolman8226 My dad's dad was badly wounded in the battlefield, his whole leg was hanging by a few tendons from the hip. He lost so much blood the others thought he was dead. One of his fellow soldiers still carried him back to safety on his shoulder, while being badly wounded also. I have to be honest, I can't even imagine. So much respect for all the soldiers and vets. ❤
@@pippafinland Oh wow! they were both true hero's.
My grandpa used to tell me about Arlington. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to go. My family is very patriotic, I have a lot of great uncles and my grandfathers, uncles and cousins who were veterans/current military who have fought and protected our country while in service. I’m so proud to have that background. Whenever I cry every time I hear taps being played. Thank you for your service to this country and thank you to all the people in the comments who have served or serve our country to keep the rest of us safe ❤️
Thank you so much for the comment and a SALUTE!! to your family!
@@daolman8226 of course! You are much appreciated! 😊
Aussie combat vet
l raise a glass 🥃 to my brothers/sisters & to the Empty chair 🪑 this Remembrance/Veterans Day 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Hells Yea! SALUTE!!!!
Thank you Sir for your service to our Country! Thank you Lord, for letting this man get to come home to his family. You can't go to The Vietnam Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, or to Arlington and not cry your eyes out! When I had gotten to go to DC, the World War II Memorial had not been built yet...but I know I would cry at that as well.
Old Army 13B here, love the reaction and agree with the sentiments.
He may have had family that served, but he primarily came up on the oil fields. Survived an explosion that almost destroyed one of his hands, when they were reconstructing his hand he told them to set his pinky finger so he could play a particular note on the guitar I think it was E.
OH wow! thank you for that information.
@@daolman8226 no problem
Trace loves the military you should listen to his song TILL the last shot is fired!!!
I truly give my contribution to our veterans because i see Trace asking us to help our veterans on comercials... I have nothing but respect for all of our men and women who put their lives out there for our freedom... Thank You
Tracy can tell a story that will bring laughter or pouring tears. I love this sone and cry every time I hear it
Released the song 2005.
First of all, thank you for your service brother. I'm a dual service veteran myself. When people say, "Thank you for your service, I always respond that it was my privilege, which it was. I'm proud of my service, I stood my watch.
This song is about one man, Patrick Ray Nixon, you can see his stone and his picture at the end. Trace heard his story and with his parents' permission the song was written.
This is a wonderful song honoring all of our brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us can live free. He has such a great voice. Thank you for your service.
I always say, "i appreciate you for your service sir". And my daughter says thank you and sometimes salutes
This song is special to me bc although I am not a vet, my grandpa was in Vietnam, Panama, Uphold democracy in Haiti, and Desert storm he was also a Purple heart recipient too, and when he passed in 2014 he had the great privilege to be buried there. They folded the flag for him, my grandma still has it in her house too, and he got the 21 gun salute. Another detail I'll never forget is at the start the soldier, I'm assuming he was s chaplain idk I was 12, at the beginning said "We gather here today to remember our BROTHER Robert Leonard Saxman" and that hit me just has hard as when he passed. Papa, its been 9 years since you left and I still miss you so much. I hope you finally found peace from all the things you witnessed in the Army and I can't wait to see you again. Much love to you sir and don't feel embarrassed to cry to this song, I'd be surprised if you didn't.
I served in the suvmarine force '87-'91 . When i heard this first time i was driving from work in my pick up. I had to pull over the tears wouldnt stop flowing!!
From this Aussie combat vet our fallen downrange brothers/sisters are the absolute true heroes,please look @ l was only 19 ptsd15 special by John schuman 🇦🇺🇺🇸
god bless all the vets past present and future thank you for the sacrifice you men and women have made to our lives to keep us free and the american people safe we wouldnt be here without you your the true heros
I held it together until you couldn't. This song hits HARD. God bless Trace and God bless the vets and troops. 🇺🇲
My great grandfather was an artillery man in the Fighting First infantry during WWII and he was one of the lucky one's that made it back but he had severe PTSD and he died in 1969 do to a train crash as Road commissioner so I never got to meet him he would have been 104 years old this year.
I'm sorry for your loss and SALUTE! to your grandfather. God bless you and your loved ones. Thank you for sharing that.
Hey brother, I'm a 13 year combat veteran of Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. I've lost several commrades over the years and shed my share of tears, we can never thank them enough and should never forget them. I've had many close calls that should have sent me to Arlington. We I hear this song it brings me back to those days when God spared me. I respectfully salute my fellow veterans and especially those who came home a hero 😢
Sir… thx for your service🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸 even as a german i have to cry like a baby… salute to all service men between heaven and earth … and above! Greet ya from northseacoast, germany🇺🇸🤝🇩🇪😔🫡
I'm a vet. and you served you deserve.
Thank you brother.
Ive been to Arlington twice and both times I love just being there. The first time I went me my mother and father and siblings went to find an old buddy we searched and searched and finally found him but as we were searching I read every tombstone and just wondered how that person was. If you haven't been GO! It is so worth it.
I so have to go, Ill cry but I don't care. thank you for the comment.
@@daolman8226 no problem brother. Itll be worth it 😂
Due to medical reasons I cannot serve but I have massive respect to those who have and had served. Thank you for your service.
Its ok Matt, We all know where your heart is and that means the world to us. Thank you so much brother!!
Lesson to the empty chair now that's a amazing song yes I love all our Military thank you Jesus !!!
When I am thanked for my service, all I CAN is thank you back to them. Their heartfelt appreciation is worth more to me than anything. It takes a true heart to come up to a stranger and speak to them. That alone shows the gratitude and it's overwhelming.
the many times ive been to arlington there isnt a time i dont cry, all those soldiers, young and old just hurts the soul.
I am a daughter of a Vietnam vet,he passed away September 10th of this year😪.He is with his fellow service members @ Chattanooga a
National Cemetery. Beautiful service and place. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE.#AGENTORANGEISAKILLER.😪RIP Danny H.Rice Army Spec4🇺🇲#NEVERFORGET 💜
Thank you for your service sir love this song many vets in my family he did this song to honor Marines on there I believe 236th? birthday❤️💝🙏✝️
I've never been in the military but I am very thankful for our military and our men and woman in uniform I will run clear across the parking lot when I see someone in uniform to shake their hand and thank them for their service!!! I can tell it means so much to them just to be thanked and appreciated so when you said that's all you guys ask for makes me feel good when I thank a soldier for their service.
Its people like you who make everything we do worth it. Thank you so much Gerald!
He did have somebody in the service and did USO tours. Patriot stands for our military.
So many ramp ceremonies and folks we just couldn’t save but I would not trade any of it for anything whatsoever. Just being together fighting for the common cause until the end with those people is priceless.
28-year military service here with action in Vietnam. Nicaragua, Beirut, Grenada and Desert Storm. We have all been touched by the death of a brother or sister in arms. Listening to this song, my tears flowed right alongside yours. We have sadness for losing a fellow soldier. A soldier dies and it acts as a mirror for us to look deeper inside ourselves. We bear our scars, fight our demons and have memories that we will take to the grave. My 7-year-old grandson asked me if I was a hero. I told him no, but I served with a whole bunch of them. There is something special about Arlington and all the other veteran cemeteries. They are truly hallowed grounds that demands respect that few non-service individuals would appreciate. But I guess it doesn't really matter if we are understood by those not in the military, as long as we come closer to understanding ourselves. God bless our troops and God bless America!!!
Who would not wanna be part pf that? Respect.
Thank you to everyone who served! Remember those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedom.
We Veterans do appreciate being appreciated, and, having been to Arlington while TDY to DC, there is never a time this song doesn't get to me. Being with VBA now just makes it hit harder
“Let’s cry together, we don’t give a damn.” You’re damn right, good Sir.
Another beautiful tribute song for our heroes is "angel flight"
Sounds awesome, Ill check it out, thank you.
You tearing up is tearing me up! If no one has thanked you lately for your service, then I will. Thank you, no words actually exist to express the gratitude we non veterans have for our vets and active duty
Trace wasn't ever in the service but im not sure about his family. He DEFINITELY supports our service men & women. He's done a lot of USO tours. The young soldiers picture, his father asked Trace to record this song.
Thank You for your service.
Thank you Joe!!!
this song was written in memory of the soldier whose name you see at the end Patrick Ray Nixon, as far as i know
Awesome! thank you for the info.
There is a process whereby which you can apply to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington. It is usually reserved for people of some importance, such as government officials, but sometimes regular folks are afforded the opportunity as well. I am sure he went through the process to have the privilege of laying this wreath as a sign of respect for all of the fallen.
+Da Ol' Man Thank you and all veterans and current military for your service. From the daughter of a retired Army soldier (RIP Daddy), granddaughter to a Korean War veteran (wish I could've met you grandfather), a WWI Purple Heart Vet (RIP TH), and aunt to a niece who is currently in the Air Force.
This song was inspired by the true story of U.S. Marine Corp Corporal Patrick Nixon, who died in battle in 2003. His photo and a photo of his gravestone are shown during the video. It was written by Jeremy Spillman and Dave Turnbull after Turnbull met Nixon's father who related the story of his son. Trace Adkins respectfully withdrew the song from radio (and all but special performances) after hearing from families of service members who paid the ultimate price about being emotionally devastated after unexpectedly hearing the song (while shopping or driving etc).
WOOOOW! that's awesome, much respect for artist who do things like that. Thank you so much for the comment Deborah!
I remember when this came out. My husband and I cried then, and I still cry when I hear it. Come from a family of those who served (Dad, husband, myself, son, nephew who is still serving). Thanks for this, OM!
Brother, it's not often I can listen to this song. Get's me every time. I don't have family there but there aren't many Military Cemeteries in NC and Virginia that you won't find a relative.
The song that gets me the most, is "Folded Flag" by Aaron Lewis (lead singer of Staind, but he does plenty of solo stuff). I mentioned in a different comment on a previous video that my Dad was killed in Vietnam. My mom elected to not havehim buried in Arlington sincenone of our family lived there. My dad is buried with family in Lafayette, La...where he belongs. I love this song, and appreciate Trace for doing it...but,please listen to Aaron's song. I cry every single time i hear it. Every time.
I cry every time I hear this song as well brother.
Yea! Its rough, Thank you so much for the comment Anita!!!
He was in the Military he is so amazing !!!
he was at a wreath laying at the tomb of the Unknown soldier is what the ceremony was
Thank you for your service. Your sacrifice is appreciated more than you know.🙏
Thank you so much, That makes it all worth it!
Your reaction was the best! 🇺🇲 HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO YOU SIR 🇺🇲 THAN YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! I am a Patriot and a true American and I am thankful and appreciative of our veterans! My grandpa is a Marine and he raised me and I will always be so proud of him. GOD BLESS YOU! ❤️❤️
You need to hear last shots fired he works with the wounded soldiers fund
The first summer this song came out we used it for one of the songs for our local fireworks display for Independence Day, we shot colored balls out over the lake that’s between the fireworks and the crowd and the balls floated on the lake and then faded out as the song finished, it was incredible
Trace was in a terrible car accident in high school and had alot of physical injuries. He wasn't in military but, he does alot for the military.
As a disabled veteran myself I want to thank you. This song makes me ball like a baby. Blessings to all my military brothers and sisters and their families.
Thank you so much for the comment Tmon, God bless and a big SALUTE!! to you!
Thank you so much for your service!! Im a baby sis to 5 brothers who are veterans!! It is so appreciated!!
Thank all of our veterans for your service. You are all American heroes. And you are all still appreciated. ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸
He started wounded warriors project says it is a pleasure to spend time with a hero.
I believe the picture towards the end was the son of a friend or neighbor who's now at Arlington.
Thanks so much your service and sacrifice........
Thank you, That makes it all worth it.