When I deployed to Iraq I realized the family left behind may actually have it harder. We thank servicemembers as we should, but let me take the opportunity to thank you for YOUR service. No soldier I've ever known was doing it on their own. The support of loved ones is the beating heart of our volunteer military and in my humble opinion a major source of our strength. You sacrifice in a thousand ways that never get enough recognition. Be proud. You earned it.
I taught my daughter ( since she was 2yrs old ) to shake the hand and say thank you to every soldier she sees. It would fill my heart to see her doing it without me having to say anything to her. She is now 20yrs old and still does it. She also now works for the police department.
I hope yall understand, when alot of us thank you for your service....a vast majority of us come from communities that value you. Be it vets kids, active duty family or neighbors we grew to knew who left to fight. There are millions of us who honor you.
Whenever this song comes on, I lose my shit. The ultimate sacrifice seen thru the eyes of the lost is such a view. Glad yall did this song. I wouldve suggested it
When people tell me Thank You for your Service, I tell them that was the single best thing I ever did in my 80 years. I served in the U S NAVY. Thank you.
Thanking you for your service seems like a failure on my part to convey how much your service means to me. My family is loaded with veterans and active members. I wish i could buy you guys a cup of coffee and really show you how much you are appreciated. But i guess i will have to settle with "Thank You". Love this song and thanks for reacting to it.
I’m an X Aussie Digger. If this song doesn’t bring a lump to ya throat and tears in ya eyes, ya ain’t got feelings. Thank you for your service and all still deployed especially come home safe
I retired from Army service after 25+yrs. I've had the honor of visiting Arlington National Cemetery and have seen the thousands of headstones that represented each and every servicemen buried there. It's an experience, so peaceful. Evry time someone thanked me for the service to country, I'd reply "NO ma'am or no sir don't thank me... Thank you for your support."
@@protonneutron9046 It's not desecrating as the US Flag should not be altered. The Thin Line flags are always designed as inspirations of the United States Flag and they're not US Flags altered into thin line flags. Everywhere I've seen thin blue line flags flown (if at all because I've barely seen them flown) they're always following the regulations and are flying lower than Old Glory. Examples: is the Malaysian flag criminal? Its essentially the US Flag with a sun in the blue field. Or how about Patches worn in the military where the US Flag is Multicam, AOR or Subdued, or Black and White IR material. Should we ban any and all US Flags on uniforms that are not Red, White and Blue? Sorry but this isn't a hill you should be dying on. In all cases I've seen the Thin Blue Line flown and used it is respectful and flown by the utmost of Patriots. Those who lay down their lives in the preservation of society over chaos for our Country. Chill out man. We're on the same side, love of country and duty.
I never had the pain of losing a father, brother, husband or son, but am the daughter,widow,sister and mother of veterans,a brat from birth and I didn't last one minute of this song before I was bawling. Thank you for your service ❤🤍💙
Stan, thank you for your service brother. Im also a Navy vet, BM3. 1996 to 2000,did 2 6 months deployments aboard the USS John C Stennis CVN-74. I never saw any combat, but did serve with those that had and im proud to have served with each and every one of them. Again, thanks for your service and for doing these videos.
Thank you also for your service, and thank you too Stan, and all others here who honorably served. Daughter of a WWII (and Korea) vet, Step Father Vietnam, Mentor (Extra dad) Korea.
Letters from home If you're reading this Letters from war These three are great songs! Letters from war was always played at church on sundays when I was at basic training. Stan thank you for your service! From a proud Air Force vet.
Someone fell and hit their head on the dislike button. This song brings on the tears every time. Thank you for your service too, Stan. I came to your channel for Dimash but loving all your stuff.
Doesnt matter how many times I listen to this song I tear up. As a wife to a retired sailor it hits home. My friends husband got killed on the USS COLE . My husband was in Desert Storm . Left when I was 8 months pregnant didnt see his son till he was 6 months..He was in Behrain when 9/11 happened.
2:43. You paused I seen our Veterans tears and I broke. You men and women have such amazing souls and hearts. As a ex-military wife I see you all as living angels. It's men and women like you that make me proud to be American. You guys are what True heros look like. Along with PD, Emt and Firefighters. My dream tattoo is of the American Flag with a toy soldier standing guard. 4 colors of freedom and Heros. Red-Firefighters, White- EMTS, Blue- Police and Green-Military. Thank you Sir for your service. And Thank you also goes to your family as well, for they also sacrificed.
my Uncle Paul was the leader of the platoon that put up the flag over EwoJima. I have nothing but respect for anyone that has served our country !... Thank you all
Thank you for your service. May God bless and keep you both. We are forever grateful for your service. God Bless the United States of America and those who serve this great country.
Helping people grieve is correct for sure.. My dad was a retired Marine that passed last year and we're only just getting to have his funeral in about 5 days since Covid prevented us from doing it sooner..Beaufort National is where he'll be and I'm just bawling with this song and Semper Fi..I miss him so much.. Thank you for your service Sir, and Semper Fi.
Before my then 19 yr old son was deployed to Iraq we discussed a lot of things regarding his wishes if something happened. When it came to his remains, he sent me a link to this song and just said "This". I'm grateful nothing happened to him but this song still tears me up everytime thinking about the other mothers who's sons and daughters didn't come home.
The Statler Brothers "More Than A Name On A Wall" written by member Jimmie Fortune after visiting the Vietnam Memorial....... I saw her from a distance, as she walked up to the wall In her hand she held some flowers, as her tears began to fall She took out pen and paper as to trace her mem'ries She looked up to heaven, and the words she said were these She said, "Lord my boy was special, and he meant so much to me And Oh, I'd love to see him just one more time you see All I have are the mem'ries and the moments to recall So Lord could you tell him he's more than a name on the wall"
My Dad served, my two baby brothers served in VietNam. So, I want to thank you for your service. The after effects of what you experience in only known by those who served. It’s soul wrenching when you all don’t get your needs met because of politics. God has a special place in His heart for you all. It’s you guys who keep us free. Bless you.
Man this song was being played all the time in 2005 - 2007. When I was being deployed. I just remember thinking, well that's a good way to look at it.... Stan Thanks for your service brother. Thank you both for reacting
I follow a country singer who has been independent and turned down numerous record deals since 2002. He is now 40 has been on radio stations throughout and is a 22x award winning songwriter and performer. Still no one knows who he is except Michigan. He has performed in other states as well but small bars and venues. He did perform with Joe Diffie and many others and performed numerous times at the CMA music festival in Nashville. His latest song which was written and released to radio was during the pandemic in 2020 and his song got recognition from country singer Carly Pearce. Still independent and still trying to make it past the hometown state crowd. The 1st song he ever wrote was when he was 12 and that song is actually played as bumper music during the NFL games. Can we show all independent artists love? This country artist is Donald Benjamin. He has songs like “I choose the Whiskey” “Moving Mountains ( won world songwriting award during pandemic) and his live version of Ted Nugents Fred Bear performed in Chicago. His band is true patriots as well as his drummer is a United States Marine. I support and love others like Donald Benjamin who dedicated their all to make it and did it on their own. Love my independent artists. They all are American Strongholds. Let me know who else is independent and I’ll follow them. Can you guys do a reaction to one of those songs of Donald Benjamin?
What should I say instead of thank you for your service? Practically my entire family were/are in the service, all 4 branches. I was a teacher of history, My family has fought in almost every war. My grandpa was in the corp of engineers and fought with the french resistance and was at D-day +3. My stepfather did 4 tours in nam picking up injured soldiers in a helicopter and getting them to the hospital. . So I have all due respect for you and every Vet. How can i show my gratitude?
I thank people for their service because always AWESOME Hubby-Honey WAS NOT thanked for his service when he came home from Vietnam in ‘72. He WAS called a “baby-killer” etc. He was barely 18 when he joined the Navy. He wasn’t in the types of combat his friends were but still...it hurts. He still has that pain but getting the SINCERE thanks cheers him mightily. (Give him a chance and he’ll talk one ear off and get a good start in the other one. ❤️ He’s MY hero. 39.5 years in the Navy and the Army National Guard. God sent me the best of men.)
Thank you for you service. I have a lot of family and friends that were in the military. Another good song is by the band Atreyu called So Others May Live
I'm one of those weird ones that feels uncomfortable when I'm thanked for my service. This song gets to me. My dad died 27 years after getting wounded in a naval battle in WWII when the shrapnel they couldn't remove made it to his heart. It took a while for his sacrifice to manifest. I've had family members in every war / conflict since WWI. Great grandparents, great uncles, uncles, father, older brother, and cousins. And all 3 of my sons were in Iraq & Afghanistan. So yes, this song and a couple others make me tear up every time I hear them.
Some music has soul; country music has HEART. I loved seeing both of you as you listened-your eyes said so much. I’m glad I ran across your channel tonight! 💕
Thank you for your service. I’m glad I got to see y’all when you first heard this beautiful song. I tear up when I hear it sometimes still and I’ve known it since it came out some yrs ago.
My grandpa and uncle were marines both passed away thank you for your services. I recommend the song Letters From War by Mark Schultz and Bring Him Home Santa.
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The is why we stand for the Anthem...Combat vet here..God bless America
God bless you.
Being the wife of a fallen marine ... Stan thank u for ur service
God bless you
When I deployed to Iraq I realized the family left behind may actually have it harder. We thank servicemembers as we should, but let me take the opportunity to thank you for YOUR service.
No soldier I've ever known was doing it on their own. The support of loved ones is the beating heart of our volunteer military and in my humble opinion a major source of our strength.
You sacrifice in a thousand ways that never get enough recognition. Be proud. You earned it.
Thank you for all that you gave, all that you have endured. Semper Fi from a Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran.
Thank you for your family's ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you
I am a 49 year old Australian combat veteran, and this reduced me to a blubbering mess......God rest all our Heroes!
I taught my daughter ( since she was 2yrs old ) to shake the hand and say thank you to every soldier she sees. It would fill my heart to see her doing it without me having to say anything to her. She is now 20yrs old and still does it. She also now works for the police department.
My dad was always so humbled when people would thank him for his service, so I always try to do that. Salute to you, sir. 🇺🇸
Thank you to your father for his service.Hes probably heard it a thousand times and may he hear it a thousand more
@@peacemaker-du4hz that is so sweet, I appreciate it ❤🇺🇸❤
@@christienegrete7616 ive had vets in my family since ww2 to iraq. believe me i know all about it
Riding with private Malone is another good one. Thank you for your the sacrifices you and your family have made for you to serve. 🇺🇸
I completely agree...
When someone thanks me for my service, I say. "Thank you for giving me a reason to serve." Thank you vets for your service.
Thank you for giving us a reason to serve
I say thank you for your support... many people I have met aren't good enough reasons to serve
I hope yall understand, when alot of us thank you for your service....a vast majority of us come from communities that value you. Be it vets kids, active duty family or neighbors we grew to knew who left to fight. There are millions of us who honor you.
Whenever this song comes on, I lose my shit. The ultimate sacrifice seen thru the eyes of the lost is such a view. Glad yall did this song. I wouldve suggested it
Angel flight and one I just came across Nov 8th 1965
I can't listen to this without crying, great reaction!!!
I know what you mean I cry to it is a very powerful song. If you have ever visited Arlington it too is very emotional.
I am bawling
When people tell me Thank You for your Service, I tell them that was the single best thing I ever did in my 80 years. I served in the U S NAVY. Thank you.
Thanking you for your service seems like a failure on my part to convey how much your service means to me. My family is loaded with veterans and active members. I wish i could buy you guys a cup of coffee and really show you how much you are appreciated. But i guess i will have to settle with "Thank You". Love this song and thanks for reacting to it.
I’m an X Aussie Digger. If this song doesn’t bring a lump to ya throat and tears in ya eyes, ya ain’t got feelings. Thank you for your service and all still deployed especially come home safe
I agree. When I get thanked for my service, it touches me, and not just for me, but for my family that was in the service too.
Navy Veteran here. Thank you for your service. It's an amazing song. Love yalls reactions. 🇺🇸
I retired from Army service after 25+yrs. I've had the honor of visiting Arlington National Cemetery and have seen the thousands of headstones that represented each and every servicemen buried there. It's an experience, so peaceful.
Evry time someone thanked me for the service to country, I'd reply "NO ma'am or no sir don't thank me... Thank you for your support."
Yall should do 'Til the last shots fired by Trace Adkins
Especially the one he did at the CMTs with the Military Choir.
For sure
@@protonneutron9046 It's not desecrating as the US Flag should not be altered. The Thin Line flags are always designed as inspirations of the United States Flag and they're not US Flags altered into thin line flags.
Everywhere I've seen thin blue line flags flown (if at all because I've barely seen them flown) they're always following the regulations and are flying lower than Old Glory.
Examples: is the Malaysian flag criminal? Its essentially the US Flag with a sun in the blue field.
Or how about Patches worn in the military where the US Flag is Multicam, AOR or Subdued, or Black and White IR material.
Should we ban any and all US Flags on uniforms that are not Red, White and Blue?
Sorry but this isn't a hill you should be dying on.
In all cases I've seen the Thin Blue Line flown and used it is respectful and flown by the utmost of Patriots. Those who lay down their lives in the preservation of society over chaos for our Country.
Chill out man. We're on the same side, love of country and duty.
Caleb, you f'ing coward. Why don't you answer?
@@protonneutron9046 Grow up.
I never had the pain of losing a father, brother, husband or son, but am the daughter,widow,sister and mother of veterans,a brat from birth and I didn't last one minute of this song before I was bawling. Thank you for your service ❤🤍💙
Stan, thank you for your service brother. Im also a Navy vet, BM3. 1996 to 2000,did 2 6 months deployments aboard the USS John C Stennis CVN-74. I never saw any combat, but did serve with those that had and im proud to have served with each and every one of them. Again, thanks for your service and for doing these videos.
Thank you also for your service, and thank you too Stan, and all others here who honorably served. Daughter of a WWII (and Korea) vet, Step Father Vietnam, Mentor (Extra dad) Korea.
This song will make any Veteran cry!.....
Stan, Thank you for your service Sir~
Stan...PLEASE do REMEMBER EVERYTHING by Five Finger Death Punch
This song makes me cry every time. Thank you for this and your service ❤️
Trace Adkins - "Semper Fi" another great veteran song.
I am always surprised and humbled when someone says "thank you for your service". Now, I always tell them "you were certainly worth it'
Thank you for your service from another combat vet.
Thank you for loving my Aspirations how long have you been a fan
It was a honor to serve my country. Love this song. Army veteran. 1979-1987.
All of my family served in the military. Thank you for your service 🙏🇺🇸
Letters from home
If you're reading this
Letters from war
These three are great songs! Letters from war was always played at church on sundays when I was at basic training. Stan thank you for your service! From a proud Air Force vet.
My grandfather is buried at Arlington . He was in WW2 . I still miss him .
Someone fell and hit their head on the dislike button. This song brings on the tears every time. Thank you for your service too, Stan. I came to your channel for Dimash but loving all your stuff.
I was raised to always shake the hands and thank all military and police and frontline workers. The true hero's and taught my kids the same
Nothing makes me.prouder to be an american than seeing a soldier remembering why he is a soldier. Thank you for your service sir.
If you're reading this by Tim McGraw
Letters from home by John Michael Montgomery
Those are two really good ones
Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus
Mitch Rossell - A Soldier's Memoir. Thank you for your service, Stan
Thank you sir for your service.
I have slept better my whole life knowing guys like your were out there putting in on the line for civvies like me back home. Thank you.
Doesnt matter how many times I listen to this song I tear up. As a wife to a retired sailor it hits home. My friends husband got killed on the USS COLE . My husband was in Desert Storm . Left when I was 8 months pregnant didnt see his son till he was 6 months..He was in Behrain when 9/11 happened.
2:43. You paused I seen our Veterans tears and I broke. You men and women have such amazing souls and hearts. As a ex-military wife I see you all as living angels. It's men and women like you that make me proud to be American. You guys are what True heros look like. Along with PD, Emt and Firefighters. My dream tattoo is of the American Flag with a toy soldier standing guard. 4 colors of freedom and Heros. Red-Firefighters, White- EMTS, Blue- Police and Green-Military. Thank you Sir for your service. And Thank you also goes to your family as well, for they also sacrificed.
I remember seeing all those graves as a kid and seeing all those names on the wall. It was really heartbreaking to see all that loss.
8th of November Big&Rich
Every child in this country should have to visit there at least once. It makes things very real when you see the costs of war first hand.
Great song!
my Uncle Paul was the leader of the platoon that put up the flag over EwoJima. I have nothing but respect for anyone that has served our country !... Thank you all
Thank you for your service, sir. I lost my cousin.. He served in the Korean War.
I cry every time I hear this.
too all vets. thank you for your service. and too the Vietnam vets. Welcome Home. i'm a vet. also along with my dad and two brothers.
Being a proud Army mom thank u for ur service and God bless u 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for your service. May God bless and keep you both. We are forever grateful for your service. God Bless the United States of America and those who serve this great country.
I’m thankful for the service of every military veteran and those who are still in the service. I salute you!
Helping people grieve is correct for sure.. My dad was a retired Marine that passed last year and we're only just getting to have his funeral in about 5 days since Covid prevented us from doing it sooner..Beaufort National is where he'll be and I'm just bawling with this song and Semper Fi..I miss him so much.. Thank you for your service Sir, and Semper Fi.
Before my then 19 yr old son was deployed to Iraq we discussed a lot of things regarding his wishes if something happened. When it came to his remains, he sent me a link to this song and just said "This". I'm grateful nothing happened to him but this song still tears me up everytime thinking about the other mothers who's sons and daughters didn't come home.
Justin Moore” for those that didn’t make it back home”
Watch it all the way to the end. You'll see who this was for. Run it to the very very end
The Statler Brothers "More Than A Name On A Wall" written by member Jimmie Fortune after visiting the Vietnam Memorial.......
I saw her from a distance, as she walked up to the wall
In her hand she held some flowers, as her tears began to fall
She took out pen and paper as to trace her mem'ries
She looked up to heaven, and the words she said were these
She said, "Lord my boy was special, and he meant so much to me
And Oh, I'd love to see him just one more time you see
All I have are the mem'ries and the moments to recall
So Lord could you tell him he's more than a name on the wall"
Sir, my father was a lifer, Army. 21 years, and I mean this when I say it...#ThankYouForYourService!
I am glad to hear you like hearing "Thank you" I taught my children to do it and I do it
This song always gets to me. My friend I to have a couple friends who never made it home.
It's Trace Adkins from my home state of Louisiana
Thank you so much for your service. You are a hero. 🙏🇺🇲
Thank you 4 your service, thank you 4 my freedom I know without brave men n women we wouldn't have it.
My Dad served, my two baby brothers served in VietNam. So, I want to thank you for your service. The after effects of what you experience in only known by those who served. It’s soul wrenching when you all don’t get your needs met because of politics. God has a special place in His heart for you all. It’s you guys who keep us free. Bless you.
His name is Tracy. He goes by Trace because Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd were other country singers out at the time when he was starting his career
Thank you for your service. Please react to Where were you when the world stopped turning by alan jackson.
Man this song was being played all the time in 2005 - 2007. When I was being deployed. I just remember thinking, well that's a good way to look at it.... Stan Thanks for your service brother. Thank you both for reacting
I follow a country singer who has been independent and turned down numerous record deals since 2002. He is now 40 has been on radio stations throughout and is a 22x award winning songwriter and performer. Still no one knows who he is except Michigan. He has performed in other states as well but small bars and venues. He did perform with Joe Diffie and many others and performed numerous times at the CMA music festival in Nashville. His latest song which was written and released to radio was during the pandemic in 2020 and his song got recognition from country singer Carly Pearce. Still independent and still trying to make it past the hometown state crowd. The 1st song he ever wrote was when he was 12 and that song is actually played as bumper music during the NFL games. Can we show all independent artists love? This country artist is Donald Benjamin. He has songs like “I choose the Whiskey” “Moving Mountains ( won world songwriting award during pandemic) and his live version of Ted Nugents Fred Bear performed in Chicago. His band is true patriots as well as his drummer is a United States Marine. I support and love others like Donald Benjamin who dedicated their all to make it and did it on their own. Love my independent artists. They all are American Strongholds. Let me know who else is independent and I’ll follow them. Can you guys do a reaction to one of those songs of Donald Benjamin?
Thank you so much for your Service my Brother.
Thank you Stan for your service. God bless you.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What should I say instead of thank you for your service? Practically my entire family were/are in the service, all 4 branches. I was a teacher of history, My family has fought in almost every war. My grandpa was in the corp of engineers and fought with the french resistance and was at D-day +3. My stepfather did 4 tours in nam picking up injured soldiers in a helicopter and getting them to the hospital. . So I have all due respect for you and every Vet. How can i show my gratitude?
Recorded Dads funeral...tempted to rewatch granted I know it’ll put me in my feels big time
This song make me cry, EVERY DAMN TIME!
Thank you for your service, brother.
Song is in the eyes of Patrick Nixon. His tombstone is shown near the end of the song.
Thank you for your service sir. 🇱🇷
Thank for your service too you both! ❤️❤️🇺🇸
I cried when I heard this song. I never heard it before. FREEDOM! 💯
I thank people for their service because always AWESOME Hubby-Honey WAS NOT thanked for his service when he came home from Vietnam in ‘72. He WAS called a “baby-killer” etc. He was barely 18 when he joined the Navy. He wasn’t in the types of combat his friends were but still...it hurts. He still has that pain but getting the SINCERE thanks cheers him mightily. (Give him a chance and he’ll talk one ear off and get a good start in the other one. ❤️ He’s MY hero. 39.5 years in the Navy and the Army National Guard. God sent me the best of men.)
Thank you for your service Sir.
And I'm in tears. ML&R ❤🇺🇸
They buired a kid from his hometown in Arlington. he wrote the song for him, and all those who have fallen.
Always a heavy one.
Here it is in 2021 and I wish more Americans would remember what those men and women died for.
Thank you for you service. I have a lot of family and friends that were in the military. Another good song is by the band Atreyu called So Others May Live
I'm one of those weird ones that feels uncomfortable when I'm thanked for my service. This song gets to me. My dad died 27 years after getting wounded in a naval battle in WWII when the shrapnel they couldn't remove made it to his heart. It took a while for his sacrifice to manifest. I've had family members in every war / conflict since WWI. Great grandparents, great uncles, uncles, father, older brother, and cousins. And all 3 of my sons were in Iraq & Afghanistan. So yes, this song and a couple others make me tear up every time I hear them.
His name is Tracy, but there were already two popular country singers with that name. So he changed it to Trace.
God Bless America and God Bless the military 🙏
I love this song. I get emotional every time.
Some music has soul; country music has HEART.
I loved seeing both of you as you listened-your eyes said so much.
I’m glad I ran across your channel tonight! 💕
Gives my heart goose bumps plus lots ot tears!!!
Thank you for your service God bless you
Thank you for your service. I’m glad I got to see y’all when you first heard this beautiful song. I tear up when I hear it sometimes still and I’ve known it since it came out some yrs ago.
Stan, “Thank you for your service!”
Thanks you to all our veterans! Stay safe we love you
From one veteran to another, thanks for your service. Appreciate you, brother. Even saying thanks to our veterans never seems to be enough.
My grandpa and uncle were marines both passed away thank you for your services. I recommend the song Letters From War by Mark Schultz and Bring Him Home Santa.
My hand raises to my hat to you sir thank you for your service
thank you for your service.❤
Thank you for y'alls service it is much appreciated
Great reaction! Thank you for your service Sir you're a true hero. Riding with Private Malone is another great song that you guys will like.
You guys are TOUGH!!! No tears
As a veteran, these songs always cut deep. Thank you for your service