One important aspect of an Angel Flight is no matter the airport, no matter the traffic, an Angel Flight is always number 1in the pattern for takeoff and landing. Even Air Force 1 will give way for an Angel Flight.
I am a veteran (US) and I am deeply moved and greatly appreciate the reaction you have offered. I am also very aware that people in many countries fight and die for the same values that Americans love and die for. This is especially true in the UK. I would also like to offer that the quote you mentioned in the end about the tree of liberty is from Thomas Jefferson, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed at times by the blood of patriots and tyrants". I say this in complete respect for the alliance in thought, word, and deed that exists today between our countries. Take care, and God Bless You.
Saw a video about a Southwest Airlines pilot. As a young boy he saw his father a pilot leave for Vietnam. His father was killed on a crash. Years later his remains were found and identified. The young boy now a Captain with Southwest Airlines flew his father back home in the cargo hold of his plane.to the same airfield he last saw his father. It was fitting that he had the honor of bringing back his father's remains so the family now has closure.
From an Army Air Corp daughter. a Navy wife, an Army mom, & many generations who served before them. My family's military roots & values run deep. Thank you for your humble, emotional reaction to this hauntingly beautiful song. It brings tears every time I hear it. I read your description of your channel & looked at your playlist. I subscribed & plan to watch many more of your reactions. I hope you reach your dream of becoming an American some day. I deeply love my country, even with all her man-made faults. God Bless You & God Speed!❤
Thank you for sharing!!! I was on a commercial flight that was taking a fallen soldier home! It is customary for all passengers to remain on the aircraft until the deceased is taken off the flight and I got to witness the ceremonial process. There was a small choir on this flight and they started singing God Bless America and all the passengers sang along! It was a very humbling and yet moment of pride at the same time! I gotta find some tissues now! Love from Texas🤠🤠🤠
Several years ago, my brother was brought home on a commercial flight. I couldn’t be there, but was told how he was honored by all remaining on the plane and how respectful it all was done. I’m so grateful you mentioned that this is done. Thank you so much!
All service members are brothers and sisters, regardless of which flag they serve. As a U.S. Army veteran thank you for your reaction and your kind words.
I'm American. The song may have been made for and sing for our Soldiers. But this song really is for all the brave man and women who comes home on an Angle Flight. Or whatever this flight is called elsewhere. I believe the song writer and singer would find it an honor to have his song sing for our friends in the Military across the pond being brought home this way as well. I'm from a family of Military from even before I was born and now as well . From past relatives to my grandfather, father and both my brothers having also who serived as well as other family members. As of right now, I'm the proud mother in law of a Marine . To ( All Military Personnel , ) past , and present on here watching this . Thank you for your dedication , sacrifice and your service. Much respect to each and everyone of you. Your All Heroes. Even if you don't think so. The rest of us believe you all are. Thank you again for your service. Much respect to all. Sorry for the long comment.
I cry every time I listen to it. I’m from a Service family. Grandfather in The Mississippi militias; Father WWII; 2 Brothers in Nam. 4 nephews in Iran; Army; Marines; Air Force; Homeland Security !!!! Still pray them all
It is coincidental and ironically poetic that the defensive flare salvo from a C-130 can resemble an angle's wings. The C-130 Hercules aircraft is featured in this video because it is most often the first aircraft that fallen soldiers fly on from the battlefield back to a US base (tactical airlift). It is a sobering honor to be involved with this mission. Thank you for your sincere reaction.
Mike I hereby make you an honorary U.S. citizen. Thank you to our cousins across the pond, the serving soldiers in the U.K. that helped out our brothers and sisters overseas in our time of need.
Thank you Danny, give my 5 years and I'll be a real citizen too haha. We'll always be there are cousins. I'll raise a glass to over 100 years of our nations fighting side by side to defeat evil!!
Than you brother crying like a baby right now happens every time I watch this. thank you for the kind words, all who serve are brothers in arms no matter country or what branch respect to all who have served USAF retired
As am I! I'm trying to hold it together during these videos haha. God Bless you and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifices for people who's names they would never even know!
My youngest served in the Corp and I'm grateful everyday knowing he came home safely. Semper Fidelis from the father of an honorably discharged Marine to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
OMG. This is so amazing. I can't hear it without crying so much. I'm so grateful these pilots are brave enough to do this. It has to be so hard. God bless them all.
I have done three flights from overseas back to the states. A young AF sergeant from Germany. Four sets of recovered remains from Vietnam. And, a family of five killed in a car wreck from Japan. It never got easier.
A great video and a great reaction. I'm still so humbled that a Brit reacts to videos like this. I served in the US Air Force for 30 years. In my first assignment I volunteered to serve as a funeral detail officer rendering military honors to eligible veterans throughout the state where I was assigned. I don't recall how many trips I made on a bus with a contingent of 20 or so Airmen throughout the state. What I do recall was the superb actions of our detail at every funeral, and the gratitude of those in attendance. I was the Officer-in-Charge, so was the one charged with presenting the folded flag to the next of kin. I know of only one experience in my lifetime that was more meaningful (and there's no point in enumerating that now) than those instances. The United States of America is not perfect, but endeavors to be "a more perfect Union," and neither is our military perfect, but it is instilled in the traditions and DNA of our military culture to strive to be honorable, but one thing we excel at is showing honor and respect to those who precede us into eternity,
Thank you for kind comment for those of use who have fought for our country. Thank you for your patriotism. It is very refreshing to see men like you who cherish freedom and liberty and acknowledge those who put their life on the line each day. Let’s not forget our civilian brothers - the police, EMT, Fire Fighters, and medical staff everywhere. I would like to recommend you view Home Free and Lee Greenwood (who wrote the song) and the US Air Force Singing sing “God Bless the USA“ Please note there are no instruments used in this performance. Home Free’s beat boxer makes all the drum and cymbal sounds and the rest make all the other sounds Enjoy!
Thank you so much for that reaction, may all of our heroes rest in peace 🙏, thanks to everyone who has served and who is serving God bless you and your family 🙏, lots of love from my family to yours from West Virginia ♥️🙂
Mikey first of all thank you for your respectful tone and honest appreciation, those who value freedom fight together. I come from a very deeply military family. My grandfather fought with Britain as a U.S. surgeon tending to wounded British soldiers and civilians during the battle of Britain. The quote you are looking for is by Thomas Jefferson"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thank you again for your respect, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our UK cousins….I’m glad to have found your UA-cam presence. I’m glad a man of your character will join us here. If you are ever going to be in the Boston area, I live in New Hampshire, it would great to say hello….who knows maybe we can introduce you to cold beer 😅 Safe travels my friend
Such a beautiful song…very emotional for me. Besides the obvious, it was the song playing on the radio just as I got the news that my sister had unexpectedly passed away. She had nothing to do with the military, other than supporting them, but I felt as if she was on an Angel Flight of her own❤❤❤
Yes, Radney would be considered 'country'. This song was originally written for and dedicated to flight crew of Red River 44, a Texas Air National Guard Chinook, that was shot down 17 Sept 2008 with the loss of all 7 on board.
They fly into Andrew's Air Force base. All planes are grounded until that hero is disboarded. Even Air Force One, the president's plane. It has to wait like all the others.
The Angel Flight plane always takes first priority over every other flight when it comes to landing. This includes Air Force 1, which carries the president. The Angel Flight ALWAYS lands first.
Even though you talk kinda' funny and drive on the wrong side of the street we Yanks welcome you to FL. Hope you have a pleasant life living in America." Murica" as we say in the south.
You've done some great reactions to some great songs the last couple of days! Really enjoying them! Subscribed. Thanks and keep the great songs coming!
Aussie combat vet l put too many brothers on this bird. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them or the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. And when you go home say of us we gave our tomorrow for their today🇦🇺🇺🇸
this is a different video for this song, a few years ago, USMC Captain Jeff Kuss, was one of the Blue Angel flight demonstration flight team of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and during a practice session, he lost his life in a crash in Tennessee, this video is very good, and includes some of the footage of the C-130 that the Blue Angels use transporting his body home, escorted by one of the F/A-18's of the team. it is wroth the watch. ua-cam.com/video/3YCecOXNtPE/v-deo.html
I really wished You would do, Craig Morgan song called, The Father My Son & Holy Ghost. Craig has some beautiful songs out. He was in the Military For Quite a Few Years too. Anyway He Wrote This Song After His Son Died In A Drowning.
Hey Gail, I'll actually be doing that one tomorrow so check it out in the morning!! Be Sure to subscribe if you haven't already to make sure you don't miss it! Thank you for your support!
any and all flights carrying a fallen soldier are considered angel flights the c-130 that is shown are planes that use the flares that look like angels don't get me wrong I absolutely love the song and the symbolism of the flares and yes the c-130s can be used to bring the fallen soldiers home i may be wrong but google the c-130 planes
@@mikeyreacts234 Thank you! I’ve already subscribed and appreciate your affection and respect for our country. Please check out Home Free’s “Man of Constant Sorrow”, you’ll like it very much. They have many excellent songs, including other patriotic ones. I think you already probably know, they are A Capella and use no instruments other than their wonderful voices.
And of course m back, always liked radney but be seemed to go off screen fast, this song is deep, and really makes you think. I've lost close family and appreciate the sentiment of this song. Thankful to all that served and currently servve
New subscriber, great reactions!!👍 I have an artist for you if you’re willing to give them a listen, Hank Williams Jr. “ A Country Boy Can Survive “ (official video if possible). Hank is the son of Hank Williams Sr. a country legend in his own rights. Sr passed away when Jr was 3, I believe. It’s a good song. Keep it up, wishing your channel all the luck! 👍
love ur patriotism m8 n love ur love for the military...u need to listen to ''if ur reading this'' by tim mcgraw...its a song ull never forget once u hear it...its as patriotic as it gets
Amen...Good flight, Sir....
God speed.
One important aspect of an Angel Flight is no matter the airport, no matter the traffic, an Angel Flight is always number 1in the pattern for takeoff and landing. Even Air Force 1 will give way for an Angel Flight.
David Ball riding with private Malone is good song.
Listen to Statler Brothers "More than a name on a wall" Billy Ray Cyrus "All gave some, Some gave all"
I am a veteran (US) and I am deeply moved and greatly appreciate the reaction you have offered. I am also very aware that people in many countries fight and die for the same values that Americans love and die for. This is especially true in the UK. I would also like to offer that the quote you mentioned in the end about the tree of liberty is from Thomas Jefferson, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed at times by the blood of patriots and tyrants". I say this in complete respect for the alliance in thought, word, and deed that exists today between our countries. Take care, and God Bless You.
Saw a video about a Southwest Airlines pilot. As a young boy he saw his father a pilot leave for Vietnam. His father was killed on a crash. Years later his remains were found and identified. The young boy now a Captain with Southwest Airlines flew his father back home in the cargo hold of his plane.to the same airfield he last saw his father. It was fitting that he had the honor of bringing back his father's remains so the family now has closure.
From an Army Air Corp daughter. a Navy wife, an Army mom, & many generations who served before them. My family's military roots & values run deep.
Thank you for your humble, emotional reaction to this hauntingly beautiful song. It brings tears every time I hear it.
I read your description of your channel & looked at your playlist. I subscribed & plan to watch many more of your reactions.
I hope you reach your dream of becoming an American some day. I deeply love my country, even with all her man-made faults.
God Bless You & God Speed!❤
Thank you for sharing!!! I was on a commercial flight that was taking a fallen soldier home! It is customary for all passengers to remain on the aircraft until the deceased is taken off the flight and I got to witness the ceremonial process. There was a small choir on this flight and they started singing God Bless America and all the passengers sang along! It was a very humbling and yet moment of pride at the same time! I gotta find some tissues now! Love from Texas🤠🤠🤠
Several years ago, my brother was brought home on a commercial flight. I couldn’t be there, but was told how he was honored by all remaining on the plane and how respectful it all was done. I’m so grateful you mentioned that this is done. Thank you so much!
@@katw3070 sorry for your loss💔
If you want to see the process there is a movie called "Taking Chance" with Kevin Bacon in it.
@@dalebillings6703 yes I have the DVD and it is one of my favorites
All service members are brothers and sisters, regardless of which flag they serve. As a U.S. Army veteran thank you for your reaction and your kind words.
Hi Daniel, thank you for your service and thank you for you support, it honestly means a lot to me!
I'm American. The song may have been made for and sing for our Soldiers. But this song really is for all the brave man and women who comes home on an Angle Flight. Or whatever this flight is called elsewhere. I believe the song writer and singer would find it an honor to have his song sing for our friends in the Military across the pond being brought home this way as well. I'm from a family of Military from even before I was born and now as well . From past relatives to my grandfather, father and both my brothers having also who serived as well as other family members. As of right now, I'm the proud mother in law of a Marine . To
( All Military Personnel , ) past , and present on here watching this . Thank you for your dedication , sacrifice and your service. Much respect to each and everyone of you. Your All Heroes. Even if you don't think so. The rest of us believe you all are. Thank you again for your service. Much respect to all. Sorry for the long comment.
Mike son where are you guys, we miss you two, want to know if you both are fine...
I cry every time I listen to it. I’m from a Service family. Grandfather in The Mississippi militias; Father WWII; 2 Brothers in Nam. 4 nephews in Iran; Army; Marines; Air Force; Homeland Security !!!! Still pray them all
I live a few miles from DAFB. It's where all our fallen come to. I can't count the times I've cried over the years as angel flights bring them home.
This song also honors the red River 44 that died
It's OK to choke up and shed a tear. This song is how this 73 yr old man keeps his tear ducts open and flowing. OuuRah National Guard !
Me as well Sir. and thank you for your service a swell.
You are correct, Radney Foster is a country singer. Great reaction!!
It is coincidental and ironically poetic that the defensive flare salvo from a C-130 can resemble an angle's wings. The C-130 Hercules aircraft is featured in this video because it is most often the first aircraft that fallen soldiers fly on from the battlefield back to a US base (tactical airlift). It is a sobering honor to be involved with this mission. Thank you for your sincere reaction.
I am so glad that I am an American !
I look forward to becoming one!
That would be wonderful Mikey,@@mikeyreacts234
You will be very welcome!❤
Angel flights have #1 priority for takeoffs and landings, with ALL other planes having to hold including Air Force One with the President aboard.
It makes me cry every time l hear this song 😅
Mike I hereby make you an honorary U.S. citizen. Thank you to our cousins across the pond, the serving soldiers in the U.K. that helped out our brothers and sisters overseas in our time of need.
Thank you Danny, give my 5 years and I'll be a real citizen too haha. We'll always be there are cousins. I'll raise a glass to over 100 years of our nations fighting side by side to defeat evil!!
@@mikeyreacts234 Thumbs up, from a new subscriber. Cheers !
We can always use more good men over here!! Regardless of our nationality we are all children of God, Welcome!!!
@@pamhines1748 Don't forget to mention we can also use more good U.S. women in combat fighting alongside our "boys" as well.
Amen.
Than you brother crying like a baby right now happens every time I watch this. thank you for the kind words, all who serve are brothers in arms no matter country or what branch respect to all who have served USAF retired
I love this song so much, makes me terribly sad but it is worth the sadness, to honor our fallen family members,
Thank you for this. Tears are streaming and I’m so glad our soldiers are honored on their last flight home.
As am I! I'm trying to hold it together during these videos haha. God Bless you and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifices for people who's names they would never even know!
Get ‘‘em home, boys.
My youngest served in the Corp and I'm grateful everyday knowing he came home safely. Semper Fidelis from the father of an honorably discharged Marine to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
OMG. This is so amazing. I can't hear it without crying so much. I'm so grateful these pilots are brave enough to do this. It has to be so hard. God bless them all.
I have done three flights from overseas back to the states. A young AF sergeant from Germany. Four sets of recovered remains from Vietnam. And, a family of five killed in a car wreck from Japan.
It never got easier.
A great video and a great reaction. I'm still so humbled that a Brit reacts to videos like this. I served in the US Air Force for 30 years. In my first assignment I volunteered to serve as a funeral detail officer rendering military honors to eligible veterans throughout the state where I was assigned. I don't recall how many trips I made on a bus with a contingent of 20 or so Airmen throughout the state. What I do recall was the superb actions of our detail at every funeral, and the gratitude of those in attendance. I was the Officer-in-Charge, so was the one charged with presenting the folded flag to the next of kin. I know of only one experience in my lifetime that was more meaningful (and there's no point in enumerating that now) than those instances. The United States of America is not perfect, but endeavors to be "a more perfect Union," and neither is our military perfect, but it is instilled in the traditions and DNA of our military culture to strive to be honorable, but one thing we excel at is showing honor and respect to those who precede us into eternity,
"The tree of freedom must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots" is the phrase that you are looking for
LOVE this song! Makes me cry, but I love it!!!
Beautiful song very meaning ful every hero should be fetched home total respect always ❤ 🙏
Thank you for the respect you express to all who served and are serving.
Thank you for kind comment for those of use who have fought for our country. Thank you for your patriotism. It is very refreshing to see men like you who cherish freedom and liberty and acknowledge those who put their life on the line each day. Let’s not forget our civilian brothers - the police, EMT, Fire Fighters, and medical staff everywhere.
I would like to recommend you view
Home Free and Lee Greenwood (who wrote the song) and the US Air Force Singing sing
“God Bless the USA“
Please note there are no instruments used in this performance. Home Free’s beat boxer makes all the drum and cymbal sounds and the rest make all the other sounds
Enjoy!
This one always makes me cry. Bless our warriors and pray for peace.
This is beautiful. ❤
I remember when Rodney sang duets and had numerous hits as “Foster &Lloyd”. None can equal the impact of Angel Flight.
WOW that was a powerful song! ❤
Thank you so much for that reaction, may all of our heroes rest in peace 🙏, thanks to everyone who has served and who is serving God bless you and your family 🙏, lots of love from my family to yours from West Virginia ♥️🙂
Mikey first of all thank you for your respectful tone and honest appreciation, those who value freedom fight together. I come from a very deeply military family. My grandfather fought with Britain as a U.S. surgeon tending to wounded British soldiers and civilians during the battle of Britain. The quote you are looking for is by Thomas Jefferson"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thank you again for your respect, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our UK cousins….I’m glad to have found your UA-cam presence. I’m glad a man of your character will join us here. If you are ever going to be in the Boston area, I live in New Hampshire, it would great to say hello….who knows maybe we can introduce you to cold beer 😅 Safe travels my friend
Rodney is a great singer in his own right but is known as a songwriter.
Such a beautiful song…very emotional for me. Besides the obvious, it was the song playing on the radio just as I got the news that my sister had unexpectedly passed away. She had nothing to do with the military, other than supporting them, but I felt as if she was on an Angel Flight of her own❤❤❤
Yes, Radney would be considered 'country'. This song was originally written for and dedicated to flight crew of Red River 44, a Texas Air National Guard Chinook, that was shot down 17 Sept 2008 with the loss of all 7 on board.
This is one of my favorite songs especially the tower remix...
thanks, it's difficult to type through teary eyes!! Great job.
I get ❤ that way every memory of my life ❤ Daisy
They fly into Andrew's Air Force base. All planes are grounded until that hero is disboarded. Even Air Force One, the president's plane. It has to wait like all the others.
I got the impression from one of your recent videos that you plan to move to the U.S. permanently. Hope it’s true ! You are one in a million ! ❤️
The Angel Flight plane always takes first priority over every other flight when it comes to landing. This includes Air Force 1, which carries the president. The Angel Flight ALWAYS lands first.
Love the C-130.....and Angel Flight. Wish we didn't have to have them.
Thank you
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Hey Charlotte, thank you for the recommendation, I've added it to my list!
Thank you for sharing this.❤❤
Even though you talk kinda' funny and drive on the wrong side of the street we Yanks welcome you to FL. Hope you have a pleasant life living in America." Murica" as we say in the south.
You've done some great reactions to some great songs the last couple of days! Really enjoying them! Subscribed. Thanks and keep the great songs coming!
React to Southwest Captain brings his Dad (Col. Roy Knight) back home. A pilot brings his dad home after 52 years. I cried.
Thank you, I’ve put it on my list
Just stumbled onto your channel --- Subscribed! I like how you don’t pause every 10 seconds!!!!!!!!!
the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants
New to your channel love it ❤
This song makes me misty, mate.
Aussie combat vet
l put too many brothers on this bird.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them or the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
And when you go home say of us we gave our tomorrow for their today🇦🇺🇺🇸
We wil remember them.
@@virginiaaubrey8633
Aussie combat vet
l thank you ma’am for remembering ALL my fallen brothers/sisters regardless of country or service branch 🇦🇺🇺🇸
this is a different video for this song, a few years ago, USMC Captain Jeff Kuss, was one of the Blue Angel flight demonstration flight team of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and during a practice session, he lost his life in a crash in Tennessee, this video is very good, and includes some of the footage of the C-130 that the Blue Angels use transporting his body home, escorted by one of the F/A-18's of the team. it is wroth the watch.
ua-cam.com/video/3YCecOXNtPE/v-deo.html
I really wished You would do, Craig Morgan song called, The Father My Son & Holy Ghost. Craig has some beautiful songs out. He was in the Military For Quite a Few Years too. Anyway He Wrote This Song After His Son Died In A Drowning.
Hey Gail, I'll actually be doing that one tomorrow so check it out in the morning!! Be Sure to subscribe if you haven't already to make sure you don't miss it! Thank you for your support!
@@mikeyreacts234 Thank You & I Think You'll Like It Too. Yes I did subscribe awhile back really Enjoy Your stuff.
@@mikeyreacts234 1 of my all time fav songs...its really hard not to cry listening to that song...ill be waitin to watch ur reaction
any and all flights carrying a fallen soldier are considered angel flights the c-130 that is shown are planes that use the flares that look like angels don't get me wrong I absolutely love the song and the symbolism of the flares and yes the c-130s can be used to bring the fallen soldiers home i may be wrong but google the c-130 planes
Please include this song: Home Free - God Bless the U.S.A. (featuring Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band)
Hey Kat, I'll actually be recording this is the next few days! Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already so you don't miss out when I post it!
I second that!!
@@mikeyreacts234 Thank you! I’ve already subscribed and appreciate your affection and respect for our country. Please check out Home Free’s “Man of Constant Sorrow”, you’ll like it very much. They have many excellent songs, including other patriotic ones. I think you already probably know, they are A Capella and use no instruments other than their wonderful voices.
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And of course m back, always liked radney but be seemed to go off screen fast, this song is deep, and really makes you think. I've lost close family and appreciate the sentiment of this song. Thankful to all that served and currently servve
Hi Pam, always lovely to see a comment from you! I'm sorry to hear for your loss, God bless them and yourself!
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New subscriber, great reactions!!👍 I have an artist for you if you’re willing to give them a listen, Hank Williams Jr. “ A Country Boy Can Survive “ (official video if possible). Hank is the son of Hank Williams Sr. a country legend in his own rights. Sr passed away when Jr was 3, I believe. It’s a good song. Keep it up, wishing your channel all the luck! 👍
Another patriotic country song I think you'll like is Billy Ray Cyrus - Some Gave All ua-cam.com/video/ydWhRObVxrM/v-deo.html
Next Johnny Cash raggedy flag
ua-cam.com/video/g8KUXu4i2Rc/v-deo.html
This is the dog pound reaction.
love ur patriotism m8 n love ur love for the military...u need to listen to ''if ur reading this'' by tim mcgraw...its a song ull never forget once u hear it...its as patriotic as it gets
I cry everytime I hear this.
🫡 Heroes returning home. Thanks
Yessir! Thank you too Roy!
I wish all countries recognized this sacrifice - not one big ceremony rather, per individual 🫡 ❤️ 🫡
I cry every time I hear this song.