RIP Jeff, know that our daughter is now 22...beautiful. Looks like me and has your strength. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Your love and life.
+Christopher Weaver ----thank you. My husband gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and family and I will always be a Navy wife no matter the years, the light I'd always on for you Jeff.
I'm sorry for your loss take pride in the fact your brother like so many others that sacrificed his life for our freedom is a true hero and he is and will always be appreciated for the sacrifice he made and thank you as well because military families also sacrifice as well ❤️🩹
exactly I'm joining and people think that its stupid because all military are a bunch of mean people that do nothing and I'm willing to get rid of all that and have my life on the line for them even if they don't think that i am the right person for the job. @Edgar Daniels
Man this song hits hard. I served in the US Military. I'm able to see see my kids and wife everyday. To the ones that paid the ultimate sacrifice, thank you. God bless you all.
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I just want to thank you for your service sir it's because of people like you and the ones who came before we got complain about gas prices or anything we want because the hero's we call soldiers fought and died to give us these freedoms and continue to do so so I just wanted to take the time to let you and all like you know your absolutely appreciated and the ones who aren't smart enough to realize what you guys did/do/and continue to do for us and our country can take a vacation in one of these countries with a dictator or some place without the freedoms we enjoy so they can see what we have and the freedoms we continue to enjoy all because our heros " soldiers" so THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR
I can't hear the song. I can feel it. And these feelings are both a blessing and a curse. I am part of a big family. I am a veteran and have had to let go brothers and sisters who gave everything and are never forgotten and certainly must not be forgotten.
This song goes out to the 13 marines that we lost thank you for your service and what you did for our country and you will not be forgotten 🖤❤️💚💙😢😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just signed papers for the Navy, and i cannot wait to serve my country! Edit: Thank you for all the sweet words, I’m doing well. I hope you all are too!
By now you will have completed Navy Boot Camp and have also finished your "A" school and at your first duty station. Remember, the Navy is what YOU make it. I'm a Navy Veteran.
Praise the Lord, I am a Army Vietnam Veteran, got a Purple Heart ,served in Army 1968-1971. I was not done ,spent 2 years in the Navy USS FORESTAL CVA 59 aircraft carrier. I Thank God for my life.We have the best Armed forces I n the World. ✝️
Rip to those 13 soldiers who were killed this week in Afghanistan 💔 and to all soldiers who lost their lives fighting for this country 🇺🇸 Y'ALL ARE MY HERO'S
@@keoki1623 But he said that the Taliban were trustworthy and great partners. That's why he also gave them the list of names of people to liquidate, I mean grant safe passage to. 20 Years of hard work only to be returned to square 1 by a doddering old man like Pedo-Joe. Perhaps it was a blessing that I retired when I did rather than see my beloved Corps dismantled from the top down.
same here. i live in Chattanooga tennessee. i was working surgery when the july shooting happened. i was there when the only one that got to the hospital and to surgery. he fought for 2 days and passed away. the memories forced me to leave surgery. everytime i hear this song, i think of him and hope his family is doing alright.
If you didn't something would be seriously wrong with a person. The reason is simple , it put a human face on war. It also make one remember , freedom isn't free!!! It is terribly expensive, it not only cost money, it cost lives, hopes , dreams ,blood , sweat and tears. I sometimes have wonder what would make someone so rotten as to give up freedoms that cost so...so much.
I lost a few close friends when I was deployed, they died defending our freedom, i made it home but they didn't and now people are trying to take it away... WAKE UP AMERICA!!! This song rips my heart our, im crying now because my battle buddies died in vain... R.I.P Battle, I'll see you one day and pick up with you, thanks for watching my 6!!
Sorry for your losses bro. They were the one percent, willing to risk their lives for what they loved. You have a battle buddy here my man, thank you for your service.
I'm sorry for your loss sir and Thank You so much for your service your truly appreciated for the sacrifices you've made and the other soldiers who didn't make it back made the ultimate sacrifice for our country I honestly wish I could tell them and all soldiers Thank You so much for the freedoms we all get to experience everyday .
Many Kids are going into the military right after high school and 88M is actually a military term describing a heave equipment operator, I.E. a truck driver.
+Bob Bob if are brothers and sisters did not fight and some die for this country you wouldn't have a country to live in a school to study in or a business to hire you!
"Motor Transport Operator" is the title of that MOS-- Military Occupational Specialty. Wheeled vehicle operators, truck drivers, but with green trucks than can handle a lot of mud and sand! Heavy equipment operators are under a different MOS.
+Bob Bob if you dont like what this country stands for move to pakistan and dont come crawling back when you realize how much of a shithole it is over there
Dear Keegan, I convey my heartfelt gratitude to both your brother for his giving it all over there, but to you and your family as well, who pay the price too..you're left to grieve over him and carry the burden of his loss. /s/Scott L. Adkins Capt. (USMC)
We wrote a blank check when we signed up payable to The United States of America for an amount up to and including our life. Ranger Class 5-70 11B Your brother will be proud of you.
Keegan your brother was already proud of you, he went in your place knowing that this could happen. If you want to join do it to make yourself proud. You are going to fight for America
17 years,4 months, 24 days..I was able to serve my country,then in afghanistan my leg decided to reach out and catch a bullet.I think that is minor compared to what many of my brothers went through.Some never came home and some committed suicide because they saw things that most americans hope to never see.My family has served in every war this nation has been in,including the revolution.I now have 2 nieces and 1 nephew serving as i speak,i'm so proud of them....To all who have served and still are serving overseas and at home ,may God bless you for your service to this great country and i salute you for your sacrifice for all americans.I pray 1 day we won't have to send our troops into harm's way but i know there will be those who will try to take our freedom from us and the cost of freedom is very high."Lest We Forget"..I probably only have around 5 years left in my life on this planet due to my heart,but i will always be proud to have been in the US Navy.
Thanks for your time... US NAVY 1997-2000 (ABH3) I also hope some day we can stand down. but as long as the wolf knocks on our door we need brave men and women to stand and fight.
Brother, for me to thank you for your service and sacrifice just doesn't do it. But I can tell you this, my brother: You have sealed with your own flesh, blood, and bone your testimony as a gallant warrior and protector of the our way of life and the weaker among us. Honor to you. /s/Scott Adkins Capt (USMC)
Thank you for your service. I know the majority of my generation is very stupid for not appreciating this freedom that so many men and women have fought and sacrificed so much for. I thank you, as well as many other brave men and women, for giving me the best gift anyone could ask for ,FREEDOM. I hope one day I get to return the favor to the future generations that are born with the RED,WHITE and BLUE running through their veins.
Jonnathan Hernandez Dear Jonathan, The central problem with America today, at least in that vein, is that the people here have had it so good for so long that they just don't realize what it took and what it takes to preserve their good life and freedoms. It's that ingratitude and petty self-righteousness that, frankly, makes me wanna take a fucking bat to their head. I mean, if they want to be stupid asses, that's on them. But when they start denigrating the incalculable sacrifices made to preserve the good life they love so much, that's where I draw the line. Ignorant, ungrateful fucks, they are. All that said, to hear one of your generation express heartfelt gratitude gives me a glimmer of hope.
Indeed Felicity. We've lost many great men and women who sacrificed all, just so some petty and whiny malcontents can complain these days about not having the ideal restroom, unapproved pronouns and getting offended over syrup labels and Dr. Seuss books. People that entitled, spoiled and petty makes me sick to my stomach when I think of what they find as "problems" or "grievances"!
My brother passed away in the AirForce, he was a good brother, he was always there for me when I was in my dark times and when I felt sad, he always knew how to cheer me up, I love you brother, we all miss you so much, fly high in the skies brother 💜💜💜😔
This song always rips my heart out. My son is a Marine and my biggest fear is getting that knock on the door. But, I know that if it were to happen he would have willingly sacrificed for this country that he loves so much. To all those who dislike this, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that there are brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect you. I'm sorry that you have the freedom to voice your opinion. I'm sorry that you are a part of this great country. Mostly I'm sorry that you can't see the heart of the wonderful men and women of the military, who work long and hard, for meager pay, in life threatening circumstances because they believe in the constitution and what this country stands for. Next time you see one of our fine military personnel, why don't you thank them that you are alive and able to voice your opinion so freely. I would like to tell you to STFU, but you have the right and freedom to spit in the face of those you protect you. That is what makes this country great.
Allan Mankis as someone who has gotten that knock on the door a few times, I can tell you it's one of the worst feelings in the world. But I find comfort in knowing that my family member were doing what they loved and that was helping other people. Most of my family in the military are either army or marines. Marines are a special kind of crazy. But they're the ones that'll have your back at the drop of a hat no matter what. I'm grateful everyday for others military's sacrifice. Without them, I wouldn't have the freedoms I have. None of us would. But unfortunately not everyone sees it that way. Most people I come across who know about my family's military background are grateful for it. It on the flip side I've also heard just about every derogatory word from the negative jerks you can imagine. One time that happened just a few hours after we buried my brother. I just told the jackass that if it wasn't for people like my brother, she couldn't stand there with her head up her ass and say that without repercussion and she'd be better off learning that before we have more terrorists come here and rob us of our freedoms. She didn't like that too much. But I'm not one to back down from my beliefs just like she thought she wasn't. With all that said, please give your son my regards and thank him for me. I know it isn't much, but I know it helps morale.
Tell him I say thank you and give him a salute for me please. My dad was a marine for 18 years. My mom got a knock on the door once while my dad was over there and she fell to the floor crying but the man was looking for another house. I feel bad for the intended recipient. But I hope your son comes home safe each time he goes overseas
I never understood the people in this country who hate our flag and military. These are brave men and women who willingly choose to defend and protect this nation. I couldn't be more proud of this country and our military. Good luck to your son and God Bless!
yes my family is in the military and my grandfather was mocked i will always support the military and i hope to serve my country USA i love the military
USMC Sgt. 0311 served with the 24th M.E.U. in operation Iraqi Freedom and the Triangle of Death, i got a beautiful titanium wheelchair for my effort. I'm one of the lucky ones, i'm still here my daughter still has her father. I can't ask for more than that.
I just lost my son 3 months ago in a motorcycle accident,he was a US Army soldier even if he didn’t die in service this song still reminds me of him😭😭😭
I come from a long line of military. I want to send a very sincere heartfelt thank you to all that have not only served our great country but that have given their lives so that we can continue to have our FREEDOM! This song kills me every time that I listen to it. I will always stand strong and true next to ANY SOLDIER that has served. I will also stand up and speak out for them if being disrespected in my presence. I love y'all and thank you.
my dad served 18 years in the United States military- he served 10 years in the navy and 8 in the Army and his identical twin brother served 10 years in the Navy and 4 in the army and their father, my grandfather fought in Vietnam and came back with PTSD-They are all out of the service now but they all got out of the service with severe PTSD and my father lost part of his hand- some of the people who serve gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and didn't come home but they did it for the greater good and when they entered the military they understood that they may have to deploy to a war zone. Thank you to all the Veterans who served in the military no matter how long your service was or whether or not you fought in combat or not thank you for serving our country.
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I myself am a solider me and my brother joined in 2017 and unfortunately he lost his life on field November 24th 2019 thank you for our fellow soldiers and veterans for serving this country 🇺🇸💙 this song hits home but my brother I’ll see you soon😪
Thanks you for everything for the freedoms I get to enjoy and for the sacrifices you and your family has made for this great country and I'm deeply saddened and sorry for your loss
I've realized that there is not enough time to thank everyone, even listening to this wonderful song numerous times. I just want to thank all the service members, and their families for all their sacrifices to our country. I honestly thank you all! So VERY much!
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My husband was in Vietnam, made it home, not the same 18 year old kid that was drafted! Life had good an bad times~ War changes these young men! God Bless all who died!
In today's age people lose sight of the sacrifice many gave to allow a complacent society and culture. With that said, Thank you to all Vets and God Bless the United States of America.
I served 14 years in the Army and my Oath didn't expire at my separation. Desert Storm ended my service to my Country and 3rd Armored Division. No one hates war more than a soldier, for we know the cost of war. our blood and flesh. and our brothers and sisters in arms who didn't make it back.
Vicki Albertson Thank you Vicki it was and still is my deepest Honor to serve thus great nation. I just pray that we as a nation step back from the brink of civil war before its too late. Our POTUS has betrayed America and Congress and Senate along with the courts have also. It's as the world has gone mad. But we all know it's God pulling His hands off America and the world. God bless and stay safe.
Harry thank you when I was a kid I dream of becoming a soldier. one is to hold my family name because one side is marines and others are army. and every gen. some one from both sides was in this great nation military and I planing to join the army to become a combat medic because at one time all of my other slibing was going to join but now its just me my dad was going to join but is meds stop him and i plan to shoot was high was a army ranger. and help thus nation and give but to the soldier's that help me that protect me thank you and god bless you I mighty be only 15 but I can going after my body shuts down I might be slow but I never quit
I feel sad for all the men and women who never got to be dads or moms. The children who never got to know the love of their parent. And all family members that are left behind to live that daily loss. God bless the brave.
I get picked on by a kid at school because i wanna be a marine when im older and help my country. This kid says ha ur going to die. Well, if i do at least i know im going to die doing something good and he wants to be a football player. Im gonna be way more brave them him cuz im taking a chance of getting killed. GOD BLESS AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THAT RISK THERE LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM!
I just ran in my very first 5 Km Army Run. I'm not a hero...I was running behind my manual wheel chair for those who truly are. It took me 44 minutes. I was shoulder to shoulder with all those who truly are hero's and all those who are soldiering on. Not bad for a paraplegic with stage 4 of a terminal illness. My dad and uncle are dead now but I am truly grateful for all they accomplished. Be safe and be strong!
I served and no regrets. This song really hits home. Some friends lost and others made it home. Respect to all brothers and sisters that have served and a a lot more to the families that their loved ones didn't come back. This song really choked me up.
Will never forget 11+ years ago, my first day back to work after my youngest son was KIA in Iraq. That 2as the first song I herd on the radio. He had also made a video before deploying, you could have put this song to it. Thank Tim for a meaningful song.
Just retired after 30 marine corps lost a lot of great people glad to have made it home finally ,semper fi my friends you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm still enlisted but my cousin passed while on duty. We were in the same squad and we were ambushed by Insurgents. An IED flipped our Humvee and knocked me out. I woke up to my cousin pulling me out of the Humvee along with three others. We fought to the last bullet and he took three bullets to the chest before they ran off. I tried to save him but he died in my arms. He was like my little brother and just seeing that I'll never get those images out of my head. HE smiled before he died saying that it was okay and that he was ready.
Jason Miller Sir, you are my hero! Its the ones who "live" who fight death. I've walked a similar road. I"m right there with you though and got your back, you are never alone.
My boyfriend, was drafted to Vietnam, 1968, was one of four brothers in family, I received one letter then he was Killed, RIP Billy, I'll always love You
From a USMC Vietnam Veteran, my sincere condolences in your loss; I endured the loss of friends and family myself in that war...may God comfort you and your family in your sorrowful loss! :'(
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I am extremely proud to have served with some of the best human beings known as Marines. May God bless you gentlemen wherever you might be. God bless and Semper Fi!
Dear Mike, Please accept my eternal and heartfelt gratitude for the price your brother paid, and for the sacrifice you and yours make everyday in his absence. You know, when the bravado ends and the band falls silent, we learn the true cost (and necessary) cost of war: hand a folded flag to a weeping mother, or widow. Stand graveside as a small child weeps and says goodbye to their dad. Seen it many times, as I made a practice of accompanying the remains of anyone under my command who was killed in action. So, I have some sense of your pain, and I am grateful to your brother and all those gallant, selfless heroes like him who now lie forever silent and still in gardens of stone so that we can enjoy our freedoms in safety and peace. We all owe them an immeasurable debt. /s/Scott L. Adkins Capt (USMC)
Bambam Bullies I respect your perspective. I think there that all areas need addressed and I respect your service, especially in light of view our engagement. To me that speaks loudly that you still believe in the USA and out way of life. God Bless you and yours.
Bambam Bullies war is dumb, but this song isn't about the government. It's about a man's last letter home. Probably kept in his barracks under his pillow or shoulder pocket. What makes me sad is that some of my buddies aren't coming home or didn't make it, and they don't have that last letter. There are other reasons but opsec. Nobody prays for peace more than a soldier, except maybe a mother.
I lost 2 great men in Vietnam and I think about them everyday. I brought 13 fathers sons, and grandsons home but the 2 I couldn't still haunt me Semper Fi Boys 1/9 forever
This is a song that every service person that serves his or her country fears.. During my time as a British Para I served my country in many places around the world and with many nationals serving their country for the same cause, I salute my fallen brothers and sisters, You will Never be Forgotten, God Bless you ALL .
I can not even begin to image what you have lived through and what yu have seen. I would never cry now the tears flow watching these. Thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart.
PROUDLY served 3 tours... lost some good friends defending our way of life and saw some of the worst we can do to each other in times of conflict and crisis.... I'm grateful for all I've had since I've made it back from that hell on Earth.... We never really hated them we just loved you so much as to go meet that conflict and crisis head-on.....
Also this song takes me to some good memories from those who GAVE ALL..... thank you so much to Nickles , Badger, and Tex...... You missed Brothers may not have made it back but you are so remembered in our hearts and the hearts of all that you touched .... Semper Fi......
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I can only say that I have the utmost respect for our men and and women that serve this country. My son did 2 tours in Iraq kickin in doors and lookin for people. Army infantry First Cav. He suffers everyday from PTSD and he is my hero. I thank God everyday for him and that he came home alive. It's been a tough road. He will always be my hero.....I loved to the moon and back Seth W. Kumpula
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My boyfriend served in Vietnam. He was awarded the broze star .I miss him every day. He will be gone for a year on Dec 1st 2022 .it breaks my heart ❤️ that the Vietnam vets weren't treated better 💔 😢
rest in piece to my best friend since age 2 neither of us saw that IED. i just remember your mom on my arm crying and hitting me. im so sorry brother i love you.
this song came on the radio today and my Grandmother cried.. I'm shipping out to BCT at Fort Benning Georgia 20160822 as an 11XRay. Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed, those who are currently serving, and those like me who are the future of our Military. God Bless and we have the best god damn Military in the World!!! USA
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My whole life, I've dressed up on Halloween as an "army guy". Ever since I could walk, there has been nothing I've wanted to do more than serve my country, and this year, I've played well enough on the lacrosse field and in tournaments to have been fortunate enough to talk with the Naval Academy scout, and I apply if given the chance, and live out the only dream I've never questioned once. If I'm fortunate enough, I will serve in the United States Marine Corps, to honor my relatives who fought, were killed, and wounded in the Pacific Theater of the Second World War, as well as I feel it's my duty to serve the country in which so many have fought and were killed for its safety. To all the veterans here, thank you for your service, you have done every living soul that resides in the borders of this great country a great service, there is no greater service than to one's country. You are all truly my heroes, and have been since I could walk and speak. I hope I can do you proud, just as you have done me. To the families of veterans and those who have been killed or wounded in the service, thank you as well, you are the backbone of society, just as the NCO's are the backbone every branch. You are the strongest type of person there is. To all else, even though we have our many differences and beliefs and would gladly debate them and butt heads every so often, there is no denying that we might not have had the possibility to enjoy these simple things, these freedoms, like choosing who you believe in and having your own thoughts and loyalties, had it not been for the heroes who spent months and years in excruciating, gut-wrenching, and brutal conditions, sacrificing limbs and life, all in the defense of the idea that "all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness".
may the almighty grant all the fallen soldiers in his eternal peace...and may he protect and bless all those who serve our countries diligently...may he bless my daddy as well,,proud you baba
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OH, THIS SONG BREAKS MY HEART! God bless all of the young men lost in Vietnam, mine came home, but so so different! He is gone now and I blame this war! God be with their souls and families!
This song crushes me. I think about a buddy who was stationed in Ft. Collins so many years ago. When he got the call that his wife was going to give birth, he rushed to be with her and lost control of his vehicle in the snowy roads. So, when they talk about his little girl, I lose it. Today my son is serving with the 6th Fleet, so this song touches my soul deeply. Thank you to everyone who has ever served and an immense gratitude to all those who gave their everything.
OMG I just heard this song on The Voice. I can't count the times I have played back or sung it myself. God help and save our troops. I support them on every level. GOD BLESS AMERICA, the greatest nation in the world
I had no idea this was a live performance until the end and the thunderous applause. Tim that was heartbreaking but needs to be heard. It's funny how the Holidays for Veterans and Memorial Day you go through the day and realize why you have the day off. But it isn't until you hear and see a song like this that it just sears your soul. God Bless you every one who has ever served our country truly. Somehow country music seems to be the one who gets to the heart of things in life the most. To me anyway. Daddy you've been gone for 27 years now but thank you for serving in the Navy. You grew up poor and had never even seen the ocean until you went to sea. You were a small town country boy with a brilliant mind. You learned in serving overseas building landing strips in Samoa that you loved surveying. You told me that being the youngest of 9 children of a tenant farmer so poor...No new shoes, no new clothes, just cardboard put in the bottoms when they were coming apart. Never got a toy at Christmas. Oranges were considered a big deal at Christmas.You did get to go the movies and see the western shorts before the movie would start. Your family had a donkey so smart that on buggy rides after Church your Daddy never had to touch the reins because the donkey knew where to go visit. You lived in a one room shack that had an owner that your family worked the fields for. You said you did not know you were poor because everyone else was the same way your family was. You said that you were spoiled - spoiled with love being the baby. You appreciated life and did not take anything for granted. Because of the GI Bill you were able afterward to go to college and got a degree in Civil Engineering. Worked for DOT for 30 years and retired. Wrote a book on how to do surveying that made it easier. Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard both had you come to put your information in a huge computer in the late 70s and they made a chip of it that surveyors could use and didn't have to bushwack to get the settings - you had the measurements already figured out for them. You were brilliant. You were the best Daddy a little girl could have ever had. So gentle and kind. You never got rich but you deserved to be a millionare. I miss you Daddy. And after hearing this song I want to thank you that even though you had never been away from home and were terribly homesick at first, (and that homesickness really made you sick) that you served our Country well And you found your life's work out there on landing strips you helped build. You were and will always be my Hero. You loved my husband and told me he was "The One" when we started dating. He is still amazing and so much like you. I love you Daddy. :-)
I love this song, and to all of our fallen brothers and sisters, May God Bless you all and keep you, thank you for your service and I salute you as well....
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My son in law was in Iraq when this song came out. My daughter was pregnant with their little girl. He was following in his father's foot steps who died from Agent orange. I had to make sure my daughter heard this song while I was with her in case she was driving and lost it. It was a very emotional day. Luckily he made it home with battle scars both internally and externally, but he made it home alive and got to meet his baby girl, Brooklyn.
Blessed be the fallen,who were fighting for our freedom - for our values - for all we stand for... and blessed be the once who still stand strong and fight... May God watch over our boys and girls-always. Great song.
I'm a 20 year old guy and every time I hear a song like this I break down and sob and most people would call me weak or something but I know how hard it is to lose a loved one to war rip dad😔
God be with all of those in Service for our Country! Without them we would not survive! God Bless all who are serving in foreign countries! Bring them home safe!
I read every single post on here and may I leave on this note.....its comments like these that leave a warm and comfortable feeling in that i do hope we all come together as one United Nation Under God...God Bless....
I am a Vietnam veteran and I wont to thank all vet's thank you. And my brothers and sisters that didn't make it home I am so sorry may God watch over all the family of out falling heroes
WoW...I have never heard this Song. M wife and I both serve and are combat vets and we were just looking through videos and found this and were sobbing by the end. God bless all of my brothers and sisters serving in any capacity....and thank you for getting in the foxhole with me...."Intelligenti Pauca"
God Bless. You and everyone who enlist in ANY ARMED FORCES SERVICE IN THE US. & THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY. I DIDN'T SERVE MY DAD WAS IN THE AIR FORCE. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND HONOR EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO SERVES. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
@@rtmbooter8144 god bless brother! Thank u for serving in his honor and I jus wanna take the time to thank him for his service to this great country and dying to keep us free! He will be greatly missed!
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RIP Jeff, know that our daughter is now 22...beautiful. Looks like me and has your strength. Thank you for all that you have given to us. Your love and life.
Sorry for your loss.
+Christopher Weaver ----thank you. My husband gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and family and I will always be a Navy wife no matter the years, the light I'd always on for you Jeff.
+babydoll110604 That's the best way to remember him. I am willing to bet he is always watching and protecting you.😃
RIP brother
god bless you and her
My brother died a Marine. Every time I hear this it makes me so sad. Miss you, Cody.
God bless you and your brother...SEMPER FI brother
RIP Marine RIP I am sorry for your loss
same
I'm sorry for your loss take pride in the fact your brother like so many others that sacrificed his life for our freedom is a true hero and he is and will always be appreciated for the sacrifice he made and thank you as well because military families also sacrifice as well ❤️🩹
and Semper FI MARINE
My Brother died in Nam 5th Special Force's 1968 RIP Ray
So sorry for ur loss I'm sobbing :(
Joseph, I'm sorry for your loss! RIP Ray!
sorry for your loss man. He died protecting the land he loves
r.I.p ray. your time fighting is GREATLY appreciated
exactly I'm joining and people think that its stupid because all military are a bunch of mean people that do nothing and I'm willing to get rid of all that and have my life on the line for them even if they don't think that i am the right person for the job. @Edgar Daniels
Man this song hits hard. I served in the US Military. I'm able to see see my kids and wife everyday. To the ones that paid the ultimate sacrifice, thank you. God bless you all.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
I just want to thank you for your service sir it's because of people like you and the ones who came before we got complain about gas prices or anything we want because the hero's we call soldiers fought and died to give us these freedoms and continue to do so so I just wanted to take the time to let you and all like you know your absolutely appreciated and the ones who aren't smart enough to realize what you guys did/do/and continue to do for us and our country can take a vacation in one of these countries with a dictator or some place without the freedoms we enjoy so they can see what we have and the freedoms we continue to enjoy all because our heros " soldiers" so THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR
God bless you soldier!
Ty for your service
We have freedom because of you!
I love you !
@@timmcgraw6508 wow just knowing you replied brings tears to my eyes. Your a real one McGraw!
I can't hear the song. I can feel it. And these feelings are both a blessing and a curse. I am part of a big family. I am a veteran and have had to let go brothers and sisters who gave everything and are never forgotten and certainly must not be forgotten.
This song goes out to the 13 marines that we lost thank you for your service and what you did for our country and you will not be forgotten 🖤❤️💚💙😢😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Semper Fi ! 🇺🇲
FJB...
@phillip661 miss you brother
Just signed papers for the Navy, and i cannot wait to serve my country!
Edit: Thank you for all the sweet words, I’m doing well. I hope you all are too!
Vlogged Out I ship out july 5 for the navy
Fairwinds and calm seas young man
Vlogged Out great decision on your part
By now you will have completed Navy Boot Camp and have also finished your "A" school and at your first duty station. Remember, the Navy is what YOU make it. I'm a Navy Veteran.
Stay safe
To all my fallen brothers that gave so much for service and country. I salute you!
SEMPER FI
+Phillip Sanders o>
+Phillip Sanders MY GRAND FATHER AND GREAT GRAND FATHER SERVED I LOVED THEM RIP VICTOR KINIMON AND MY GREAT GRAND FATHER
+Phillip Sanders MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. T--T I MISS U, BOTH OF YOU
thanks my brother just wint to Afghanistan and the worst part was seeing to USMC walking up to my house and told my family what happened
sorry to hear that man, but hay at least he fought for you and your family. I know my grandpaw did
Praise the Lord, I am a Army Vietnam Veteran, got a Purple Heart ,served in Army 1968-1971. I was not done ,spent 2 years in the Navy USS FORESTAL CVA 59 aircraft carrier. I Thank God for my life.We have the best Armed forces I n the World. ✝️
Thank you doing all that for us, brother.
Rip to those 13 soldiers who were killed this week in Afghanistan 💔 and to all soldiers who lost their lives fighting for this country 🇺🇸
Y'ALL ARE MY HERO'S
Thank God to you for remembering
To those fallen brothers that fell because of biden
@@keoki1623 But he said that the Taliban were trustworthy and great partners. That's why he also gave them the list of names of people to liquidate, I mean grant safe passage to. 20 Years of hard work only to be returned to square 1 by a doddering old man like Pedo-Joe. Perhaps it was a blessing that I retired when I did rather than see my beloved Corps dismantled from the top down.
Sorry brother
Amen to that! You gave them a better rememberence than biden did. 🇺🇲
This song makes me cry every damn time.
+Carlos Finch I was driving the first time I heard it and I had to pull over to the side of the road cuz I was bawling so badly.. :'(
same here. i live in Chattanooga tennessee. i was working surgery when the july shooting happened. i was there when the only one that got to the hospital and to surgery. he fought for 2 days and passed away. the memories forced me to leave surgery. everytime i hear this song, i think of him and hope his family is doing alright.
If you didn't something would be seriously wrong with a person. The reason is simple , it put a human face on war. It also make one remember , freedom isn't free!!! It is terribly expensive, it not only cost money, it cost lives, hopes , dreams ,blood , sweat and tears.
I sometimes have wonder what would make someone so rotten as to give up freedoms that cost so...so much.
I feel you
you so right
this is what Memorial Day is really about. not a free day off of work or school. not a picnic, or BBQ. #somegaveall
That could not be any more true. Memorial Day is our day to honor those who came before us and gave their lives so that we could live ours...
It's a day for all of our fallen brothers and sisters
Agree!! USA 🙏
Amen agree god bless the USA 🙏
So true Lauren burdick
I lost a few close friends when I was deployed, they died defending our freedom, i made it home but they didn't and now people are trying to take it away... WAKE UP AMERICA!!! This song rips my heart our, im crying now because my battle buddies died in vain... R.I.P Battle, I'll see you one day and pick up with you, thanks for watching my 6!!
Sorry for your losses bro. They were the one percent, willing to risk their lives for what they loved. You have a battle buddy here my man, thank you for your service.
who's taking your freedom?
I'm so sorry for your loss...
I'm sorry for your loss sir and Thank You so much for your service your truly appreciated for the sacrifices you've made and the other soldiers who didn't make it back made the ultimate sacrifice for our country I honestly wish I could tell them and all soldiers Thank You so much for the freedoms we all get to experience everyday .
Not everyone thinks like some of these thankless SOBs. Always grateful!
I'm a 3rd generation soldier and a 3rd generation truck driver. I'm an 88m in the U.S. Army.
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Many Kids are going into the military right after high school and 88M is actually a military term describing a heave equipment operator, I.E. a truck driver.
+Bob Bob if are brothers and sisters did not fight and some die for this country you wouldn't have a country to live in a school to study in or a business to hire you!
"Motor Transport Operator" is the title of that MOS-- Military Occupational Specialty. Wheeled vehicle operators, truck drivers, but with green trucks than can handle a lot of mud and sand! Heavy equipment operators are under a different MOS.
+Bob Bob if you dont like what this country stands for move to pakistan and dont come crawling back when you realize how much of a shithole it is over there
Retired Army last year. I cry every time I hear this song. we lost so many brothers and sisters in arms last 12 years.
my brother died serving in Iraq and i swear i'm gonna join and do him proud.
Dear Keegan, I convey my heartfelt gratitude to both your brother for his giving it all over there, but to you and your family as well, who pay the price too..you're left to grieve over him and carry the burden of his loss.
/s/Scott L. Adkins
Capt. (USMC)
We wrote a blank check when we signed up payable to The United States of America for an amount up to and including our life. Ranger Class 5-70 11B Your brother will be proud of you.
Joe Smuck Amen, brother.
Keegan your brother was already proud of you, he went in your place knowing that this could happen. If you want to join do it to make yourself proud. You are going to fight for America
God Bless man. Gold star families hold a special place in my heart.
big respect to anyone serving their country be it the emergency services of the armed forces, we ALL owe them a massive debt of gratitude
War is full of tragedies, but what would be more tragic, is if no one was willing to fight or die for American Freedom..
Semper Fi 1980-1986
Thank you for your Service
Amen
Oorah
Thanks for your service
17 years,4 months, 24 days..I was able to serve my country,then in afghanistan my leg decided to reach out and catch a bullet.I think that is minor compared to what many of my brothers went through.Some never came home and some committed suicide because they saw things that most americans hope to never see.My family has served in every war this nation has been in,including the revolution.I now have 2 nieces and 1 nephew serving as i speak,i'm so proud of them....To all who have served and still are serving overseas and at home ,may God bless you for your service to this great country and i salute you for your sacrifice for all americans.I pray 1 day we won't have to send our troops into harm's way but i know there will be those who will try to take our freedom from us and the cost of freedom is very high."Lest We Forget"..I probably only have around 5 years left in my life on this planet due to my heart,but i will always be proud to have been in the US Navy.
Thanks for your time... US NAVY 1997-2000 (ABH3) I also hope some day we can stand down. but as long as the wolf knocks on our door we need brave men and women to stand and fight.
Brother, for me to thank you for your service and sacrifice just doesn't do it. But I can tell you this, my brother: You have sealed with your own flesh, blood, and bone your testimony as a gallant warrior and protector of the our way of life and the weaker among us. Honor to you.
/s/Scott Adkins
Capt (USMC)
Thank you for your service. I know the majority of my generation is very stupid for not appreciating this freedom that so many men and women have fought and sacrificed so much for. I thank you, as well as many other brave men and women, for giving me the best gift anyone could ask for ,FREEDOM. I hope one day I get to return the favor to the future generations that are born with the RED,WHITE and BLUE running through their veins.
Jonnathan Hernandez Dear Jonathan,
The central problem with America today, at least in that vein, is that the people here have had it so good for so long that they just don't realize what it took and what it takes to preserve their good life and freedoms.
It's that ingratitude and petty self-righteousness that, frankly, makes me wanna take a fucking bat to their head.
I mean, if they want to be stupid asses, that's on them. But when they start denigrating the incalculable sacrifices made to preserve the good life they love so much, that's where I draw the line.
Ignorant, ungrateful fucks, they are.
All that said, to hear one of your generation express heartfelt gratitude gives me a glimmer of hope.
God Bless you for all you've done!! Also Bless the military guys and girls that weren't able to come home to their families!!
It takes a speacial kind of person to risk so much for those who care so little
We do it for our Country, and its people.
@@TheSwabbie and the dependas
I've wonde that same thong every single day Felicity !
Not really you just got to believe in what your doing...keep America Free.....
Indeed Felicity. We've lost many great men and women who sacrificed all, just so some petty and whiny malcontents can complain these days about not having the ideal restroom, unapproved pronouns and getting offended over syrup labels and Dr. Seuss books. People that entitled, spoiled and petty makes me sick to my stomach when I think of what they find as "problems" or "grievances"!
My brother passed away in the AirForce, he was a good brother, he was always there for me when I was in my dark times and when I felt sad, he always knew how to cheer me up, I love you brother, we all miss you so much, fly high in the skies brother 💜💜💜😔
This song always rips my heart out. My son is a Marine and my biggest fear is getting that knock on the door. But, I know that if it were to happen he would have willingly sacrificed for this country that he loves so much. To all those who dislike this, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that there are brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect you. I'm sorry that you have the freedom to voice your opinion. I'm sorry that you are a part of this great country. Mostly I'm sorry that you can't see the heart of the wonderful men and women of the military, who work long and hard, for meager pay, in life threatening circumstances because they believe in the constitution and what this country stands for. Next time you see one of our fine military personnel, why don't you thank them that you are alive and able to voice your opinion so freely. I would like to tell you to STFU, but you have the right and freedom to spit in the face of those you protect you. That is what makes this country great.
Allan Mankis as someone who has gotten that knock on the door a few times, I can tell you it's one of the worst feelings in the world. But I find comfort in knowing that my family member were doing what they loved and that was helping other people. Most of my family in the military are either army or marines. Marines are a special kind of crazy. But they're the ones that'll have your back at the drop of a hat no matter what. I'm grateful everyday for others military's sacrifice. Without them, I wouldn't have the freedoms I have. None of us would. But unfortunately not everyone sees it that way. Most people I come across who know about my family's military background are grateful for it. It on the flip side I've also heard just about every derogatory word from the negative jerks you can imagine. One time that happened just a few hours after we buried my brother. I just told the jackass that if it wasn't for people like my brother, she couldn't stand there with her head up her ass and say that without repercussion and she'd be better off learning that before we have more terrorists come here and rob us of our freedoms. She didn't like that too much. But I'm not one to back down from my beliefs just like she thought she wasn't. With all that said, please give your son my regards and thank him for me. I know it isn't much, but I know it helps morale.
Tell him I say thank you and give him a salute for me please. My dad was a marine for 18 years. My mom got a knock on the door once while my dad was over there and she fell to the floor crying but the man was looking for another house. I feel bad for the intended recipient. But I hope your son comes home safe each time he goes overseas
I never understood the people in this country who hate our flag and military. These are brave men and women who willingly choose to defend and protect this nation. I couldn't be more proud of this country and our military. Good luck to your son and God Bless!
Sakitsunebi. I agree.
yes my family is in the military and my grandfather was mocked i will always support the military and i hope to serve my country USA i love the military
R.I.P. Tim, Gabe, Gavin, Kyle, Xavier
3rd Battalion 6th Marine Lima Co.
Marjeh Afghanistan Helmand Province
Fly high brothers
Semper Fi
USMC Sgt. 0311 served with the 24th M.E.U. in operation Iraqi Freedom and the Triangle of Death, i got a beautiful titanium wheelchair for my effort. I'm one of the lucky ones, i'm still here my daughter still has her father. I can't ask for more than that.
Scott Phoenix ty sir for your Service
Semper Fi brother. Thank you for your sacrifice.
CPL USMC O311 04-08
2 MEF and 3btn2ndMarines.
Scott Phoenix god bless you sir! Thank you for your sacrifices.
My heart goes out to the loved ones of the brave few who never made it home.
Thank you for you service soldier. God bless
Not thank you for your service, thank you for protecting brother, your more of a man in that chair than 1,000,000,000 walking. Salute.
I just lost my son 3 months ago in a motorcycle accident,he was a US Army soldier even if he didn’t die in service this song still reminds me of him😭😭😭
I'm truly sorry for your loss when you lost him our country lost a hero and he was appreciated so again I'm truly sorry for your loss sir
Your son is truly a hero! Thank you for raising such an amazing American!
I’m so sorry ❤️❤️❤️
I hope your doing alright
My grandad served in WW2 and I have an uncle in the air force right now. Respect to all our armed forces.
I come from a long line of military. I want to send a very sincere heartfelt thank you to all that have not only served our great country but that have given their lives so that we can continue to have our FREEDOM! This song kills me every time that I listen to it. I will always stand strong and true next to ANY SOLDIER that has served. I will also stand up and speak out for them if being disrespected in my presence. I love y'all and thank you.
my dad served 18 years in the United States military- he served 10 years in the navy and 8 in the Army and his identical twin brother served 10 years in the Navy and 4 in the army and their father, my grandfather fought in Vietnam and came back with PTSD-They are all out of the service now but they all got out of the service with severe PTSD and my father lost part of his hand- some of the people who serve gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and didn't come home but they did it for the greater good and when they entered the military they understood that they may have to deploy to a war zone. Thank you to all the Veterans who served in the military no matter how long your service was or whether or not you fought in combat or not thank you for serving our country.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
I myself am a solider me and my brother joined in 2017 and unfortunately he lost his life on field November 24th 2019 thank you for our fellow soldiers and veterans for serving this country 🇺🇸💙 this song hits home but my brother I’ll see you soon😪
Thanks you for everything for the freedoms I get to enjoy and for the sacrifices you and your family has made for this great country and I'm deeply saddened and sorry for your loss
To my brothers and sisters who didn't come home, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!! I wear you inked on my arms least I forget, how blessed I am...
From a Desert Storm Veteran - I really LOVE this song. Thank you so much...
John 15:13 King James Version
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Amen. All gave some. Some gave all.
God bless you.
🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤🙏
Yes!
Amen🙏🙏
Amen
I've realized that there is not enough time to thank everyone, even listening to this wonderful song numerous times. I just want to thank all the service members, and their families for all their sacrifices to our country. I honestly thank you all! So VERY much!
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
My dad was a WWII vet. I love you dad. RIP to those who served and are no longer with us.
mom2huskies may his soul rest in peace
I just gave my dad the biggest hug ever. RIP to all the veterans who didnt make it home.
if this song dosent give u goose bumps and bring a tear to ur eye ..... get the fuck out of this country!!!!!! god bless our heros
Damnd right! Love it or lave it, fuck comunists!! God bless America!! Semper Fi!!
Surfcityriot your a POS. Clearly by your way of thinking you never sacrificed or served nothing.
Surfcityriot You should move to N.Korea, or Syria.
michael blair the song didn’t the comments did
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
My husband was in Vietnam, made it home, not the same 18 year old kid that was drafted! Life had good an bad times~ War changes these young men! God Bless all who died!
In today's age people lose sight of the sacrifice many gave to allow a complacent society and culture. With that said, Thank you to all Vets and God Bless the United States of America.
Sorry this is late but thank you to all who gave their life for this country.❤️
it never to late to say thank you.
James Meighen Amen my brother
Never too late
I served 14 years in the Army and my Oath didn't expire at my separation. Desert Storm ended my service to my Country and 3rd Armored Division. No one hates war more than a soldier, for we know the cost of war. our blood and flesh. and our brothers and sisters in arms who didn't make it back.
+Harry Long Thank you for your service. If I could give you a hug, I would. G-d bless.
Vicki Albertson
Thank you Vicki it was and still is my deepest Honor to serve thus great nation. I just pray that we as a nation step back from the brink of civil war before its too late. Our POTUS has betrayed America and Congress and Senate along with the courts have also. It's as the world has gone mad. But we all know it's God pulling His hands off America and the world.
God bless and stay safe.
+Harry Long thank you for your service sir. hope everything is good
Thank you, however, the day we take America back will be a good day. Merry Christmas
Harry thank you when I was a kid I dream of becoming a soldier. one is to hold my family name because one side is marines and others are army. and every gen. some one from both sides was in this great nation military and I planing to join the army to become a combat medic because at one time all of my other slibing was going to join but now its just me my dad was going to join but is meds stop him and i plan to shoot was high was a army ranger. and help thus nation and give but to the soldier's that help me that protect me thank you and god bless you I mighty be only 15 but I can going after my body shuts down I might be slow but I never quit
Thank you and I feel my grandfather is truly honored by every word sung with every tear I cry. I miss you grandpa and I love you. Talk to me goose.
I feel sad for all the men and women who never got to be dads or moms. The children who never got to know the love of their parent. And all family members that are left behind to live that daily loss. God bless the brave.
That's beautiful. My dad did 23 yrs and at one time I didn't no him bcos he was away so much. How I wish he was still alive so we could talk more
Glad I served. Here is to you guys who never made it home. And to the "22".
Drunken Grunt god bless you and thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
Thank you for you service
I get picked on by a kid at school because i wanna be a marine when im older and help my country. This kid says ha ur going to die. Well, if i do at least i know im going to die doing something good and he wants to be a football player. Im gonna be way more brave them him cuz im taking a chance of getting killed. GOD BLESS AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THAT RISK THERE LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM!
Bryson, how are doing now, kiddo? In JROTC yet?
@@chordsofgratitude2073 maybe hes a marine now
Are you a Marine now?
Semper fi kid I hope you’re following your dreams, being a Marine is the best thing I’ve ever done.
@@MrNerfman507 amen
God Bless our soldiers, past and present. We wouldn't have the freedom we take for granted if it weren't for all those brave men and women 💕💕
I just ran in my very first 5 Km Army Run. I'm not a hero...I was running behind my manual wheel chair for those who truly are. It took me 44 minutes. I was shoulder to shoulder with all those who truly are hero's and all those who are soldiering on. Not bad for a paraplegic with stage 4 of a terminal illness. My dad and uncle are dead now but I am truly grateful for all they accomplished. Be safe and be strong!
Thank you Lauren. We soldier on.
Correction S.R. Hurst....You ARE a hero!
Pleasure was all mine. I am handcycling in 15 races in 2015. As long as my strength and health hold out I'll be supporting our true heroes.
I served and no regrets. This song really hits home. Some friends lost and others made it home. Respect to all brothers and sisters that have served and a a lot more to the families that their loved ones didn't come back. This song really choked me up.
this song still holds true Aug 13th, 2016 my granddaughter is joining the service after she graduates this year 2016😢😢😢
I feel your pain...
Congrats yank, I wish her well in service to your country.)))
Tell your granddaughter thank you for serving our country!!! - Platinum Entertainment DJ Services
DJMark904 I admire those with the courage to join the service. Your granddaughter is no acception. I salute you...
it takes a strong family to keep a soldier motivated. I know because I have a strong family behind me.
Will never forget 11+ years ago, my first day back to work after my youngest son was KIA in Iraq. That 2as the first song I herd on the radio. He had also made a video before deploying, you could have put this song to it. Thank Tim for a meaningful song.
Sorry for your loss sir. I'll remember him this Memorial Day weekend and always.
Just retired after 30 marine corps lost a lot of great people glad to have made it home finally ,semper fi my friends you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your service
Thanks for your service sir :D
I'm still enlisted but my cousin passed while on duty. We were in the same squad and we were ambushed by Insurgents. An IED flipped our Humvee and knocked me out. I woke up to my cousin pulling me out of the Humvee along with three others. We fought to the last bullet and he took three bullets to the chest before they ran off. I tried to save him but he died in my arms. He was like my little brother and just seeing that I'll never get those images out of my head. HE smiled before he died saying that it was okay and that he was ready.
Jason Miller Sir, you are my hero! Its the ones who "live" who fight death. I've walked a similar road. I"m right there with you though and got your back, you are never alone.
My boyfriend, was drafted to Vietnam, 1968, was one of four brothers in family, I received one letter then he was Killed, RIP Billy, I'll always love You
Judith Campbell my first love died also during Vietnam...so hard still so hard...RIP Fred
There are no words to describe some peoples ignorance.
Judith Campbell
I was in Vietnam when president Obama got shot
From a USMC Vietnam Veteran, my sincere condolences in your loss; I endured the loss of friends and family myself in that war...may God comfort you and your family in your sorrowful loss! :'(
May God Bless all our troops, police and first-responders. You all are truly our heroes.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
I am extremely proud to have served with some of the best human beings known as Marines. May God bless you gentlemen wherever you might be. God bless and Semper Fi!
Everytime I hear this I think of my Brother Sgt.Joseph Behnke,went to Iraq and never made it back,R.I.P Brother we miss you everyday
Hats off to your brother. Rest easy my friend and thank you
Dear Mike,
Please accept my eternal and heartfelt gratitude for the price your brother paid, and for the sacrifice you and yours make everyday in his absence.
You know, when the bravado ends and the band falls silent, we learn the true cost (and necessary) cost of war:
hand a folded flag to a weeping mother, or widow. Stand graveside as a small child weeps and says goodbye to their dad. Seen it many times, as I made a practice of accompanying the remains of anyone under my command who was killed in action.
So, I have some sense of your pain, and I am grateful to your brother and all those gallant, selfless heroes like him who now lie forever silent and still in gardens of stone so that we can enjoy our freedoms in safety and peace. We all owe them an immeasurable debt.
/s/Scott L. Adkins
Capt (USMC)
I've heard this song twice and it's broken me down both times.
trailblazer153 I understand. Thank you for your service. I cannot express my gratitude.
P Samson If the troops defended freedom, They'd attack the government ... Adam Kokesh, Iraq Vet Against War ....
Bambam Bullies I respect your perspective. I think there that all areas need addressed and I respect your service, especially in light of view our engagement. To me that speaks loudly that you still believe in the USA and out way of life. God Bless you and yours.
Bambam Bullies war is dumb, but this song isn't about the government. It's about a man's last letter home. Probably kept in his barracks under his pillow or shoulder pocket. What makes me sad is that some of my buddies aren't coming home or didn't make it, and they don't have that last letter. There are other reasons but opsec. Nobody prays for peace more than a soldier, except maybe a mother.
trailblazer153 spot on
I lost 2 great men in Vietnam and I think about them everyday. I brought 13 fathers sons, and grandsons home but the 2 I couldn't still haunt me
Semper Fi Boys
1/9 forever
Thank you for your service!
Semper fi battle I know your pain
@@billdoggpe4069 thank you all for service. To keep us allfree
This is a song that every service person that serves his or her country fears.. During my time as a British Para I served my country in many places around the world and with many nationals serving their country for the same cause, I salute my fallen brothers and sisters, You will Never be Forgotten, God Bless you ALL .
I swore an oath not to cry but I broke that oath
awh, this comment hit hard.
its good to cry sometimes but thank for serving our country.
god bless you and this country im only 16 but when im 18 ill give my life for this country
I can not even begin to image what you have lived through and what yu have seen. I would never cry now the tears flow watching these. Thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart.
thank you for your service bro we you a debt we can never repay
Brother, you're a US Marine. You've earned the right to cry any damned time you want.
/s/Scott L. Adkins
Capt (USMC)
to all the men and women who are serving who served and to those that made the Ultimate sacrifice THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
God bless America and God bless our Troops
amen god bless are millitary i solute each and every one one thank you all for protecting are freedom 🇺🇸
PROUDLY served 3 tours... lost some good friends defending our way of life and saw some of the worst we can do to each other in times of conflict and crisis.... I'm grateful for all I've had since I've made it back from that hell on Earth.... We never really hated them we just loved you so much as to go meet that conflict and crisis head-on.....
Also this song takes me to some good memories from those who GAVE ALL..... thank you so much to Nickles , Badger, and Tex...... You missed Brothers may not have made it back but you are so remembered in our hearts and the hearts of all that you touched .... Semper Fi......
Thank you to all the soldiers and their families for the sacrifices.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
I can only say that I have the utmost respect for our men and and women that serve this country. My son did 2 tours in Iraq kickin in doors and lookin for people. Army infantry First Cav. He suffers everyday from PTSD and he is my hero. I thank God everyday for him and that he came home alive. It's been a tough road. He will always be my hero.....I loved to the moon and back Seth W. Kumpula
Thank you all who fought in the military and served. For those who died thank you. You are all heroes.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
My boyfriend served in Vietnam. He was awarded the broze star .I miss him every day. He will be gone for a year on Dec 1st 2022 .it breaks my heart ❤️ that the Vietnam vets weren't treated better 💔 😢
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rest in piece to my best friend since age 2 neither of us saw that IED. i just remember your mom on my arm crying and hitting me. im so sorry brother i love you.
your brother is always with you. they never leave us
Respect. Hero.
"Tim McGraw If You're Reading This"................ Dedicated to all the soldiers, all over the world!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL & YOUR FAMILYS!!!!!
this song came on the radio today and my Grandmother cried.. I'm shipping out to BCT at Fort Benning Georgia 20160822 as an 11XRay. Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed, those who are currently serving, and those like me who are the future of our Military. God Bless and we have the best god damn Military in the World!!! USA
Thanks for your service! Please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home! Thanks 67 was my time.
I am a musician and a veteran. I can not do this song because I can not get through any of the verses without breaking down into tears.
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Much respect towards you.
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
My whole life, I've dressed up on Halloween as an "army guy". Ever since I could walk, there has been nothing I've wanted to do more than serve my country, and this year, I've played well enough on the lacrosse field and in tournaments to have been fortunate enough to talk with the Naval Academy scout, and I apply if given the chance, and live out the only dream I've never questioned once. If I'm fortunate enough, I will serve in the United States Marine Corps, to honor my relatives who fought, were killed, and wounded in the Pacific Theater of the Second World War, as well as I feel it's my duty to serve the country in which so many have fought and were killed for its safety.
To all the veterans here, thank you for your service, you have done every living soul that resides in the borders of this great country a great service, there is no greater service than to one's country. You are all truly my heroes, and have been since I could walk and speak. I hope I can do you proud, just as you have done me.
To the families of veterans and those who have been killed or wounded in the service, thank you as well, you are the backbone of society, just as the NCO's are the backbone every branch. You are the strongest type of person there is.
To all else, even though we have our many differences and beliefs and would gladly debate them and butt heads every so often, there is no denying that we might not have had the possibility to enjoy these simple things, these freedoms, like choosing who you believe in and having your own thoughts and loyalties, had it not been for the heroes who spent months and years in excruciating, gut-wrenching, and brutal conditions, sacrificing limbs and life, all in the defense of the idea that "all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness".
may the almighty grant all the fallen soldiers in his eternal peace...and may he protect and bless all those who serve our countries diligently...may he bless my daddy as well,,proud you baba
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
OH, THIS SONG BREAKS MY HEART! God bless all of the young men lost in Vietnam, mine came home, but so so different! He is gone now and I blame this war! God be with their souls and families!
im a fire fighter and this is very emotional and motivational at the same time
Amen brother I'm a firefighter in Pennsylvania on call 24/7 never know what we're going to come up on when the bell rings God Bless America
I AM A FIRE FIGHTER TO
Im a volunteer fireman/Emt and my family is proud of me and my daughter look up to me as a hero
to all my service brothers and sisters, thank you, and god bless
Sgt.Daniel Patron who died on August 6th 2011 of an Ied blast god bless him and all of you
Beautiful song 😍😍😍 It is perfect for our military. May God Bless Them All.
i cant watch this without crying. i lost my uncle, but i never got to met him and now i wish i could. :(
So sorry for your loss!!!!!
This song crushes me. I think about a buddy who was stationed in Ft. Collins so many years ago. When he got the call that his wife was going to give birth, he rushed to be with her and lost control of his vehicle in the snowy roads. So, when they talk about his little girl, I lose it. Today my son is serving with the 6th Fleet, so this song touches my soul deeply. Thank you to everyone who has ever served and an immense gratitude to all those who gave their everything.
For our 13 that made the sacrifice this week. We love you.
OMG I just heard this song on The Voice. I can't count the times I have played back or sung it myself. God help and save our troops. I support them on every level. GOD BLESS AMERICA, the greatest nation in the world
I had no idea this was a live performance until the end and the thunderous applause. Tim that was heartbreaking but needs to be heard. It's funny how the Holidays for Veterans and Memorial Day you go through the day and realize why you have the day off. But it isn't until you hear and see a song like this that it just sears your soul. God Bless you every one who has ever served our country truly. Somehow country music seems to be the one who gets to the heart of things in life the most. To me anyway. Daddy you've been gone for 27 years now but thank you for serving in the Navy.
You grew up poor and had never even seen the ocean until you went to sea. You were a small town country boy with a brilliant mind. You learned in serving overseas building landing strips in Samoa that you loved surveying. You told me that being the youngest of 9 children of a tenant farmer so poor...No new shoes, no new clothes, just cardboard put in the bottoms when they were coming apart. Never got a toy at Christmas. Oranges were considered a big deal at Christmas.You did get to go the movies and see the western shorts before the movie would start. Your family had a donkey so smart that on buggy rides after Church your Daddy never had to touch the reins because the donkey knew where to go visit. You lived in a one room shack that had an owner that your family worked the fields for. You said you did not know you were poor because everyone else was the same way your family was. You said that you were spoiled - spoiled with love being the baby. You appreciated life and did not take anything for granted.
Because of the GI Bill you were able afterward to go to college and got a degree in Civil Engineering. Worked for DOT for 30 years and retired. Wrote a book on how to do surveying that made it easier. Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard both had you come to put your information in a huge computer in the late 70s and they made a chip of it that surveyors could use and didn't have to bushwack to get the settings - you had the measurements already figured out for them. You were brilliant. You were the best Daddy a little girl could have ever had. So gentle and kind. You never got rich but you deserved to be a millionare. I miss you Daddy. And after hearing this song I want to thank you that even though you had never been away from home and were terribly homesick at first, (and that homesickness really made you sick) that you served our Country well And you found your life's work out there on landing strips you helped build. You were and will always be my Hero. You loved my husband and told me he was "The One" when we started dating. He is still amazing and so much like you. I love you Daddy. :-)
This song is for all the soldiers around the world serving the domestic or foreign.Thank you all for your service.Fil here.
I love this song, and to all of our fallen brothers and sisters, May God Bless you all and keep you, thank you for your service and I salute you as well....
Thank you so much for your love! And also your kind words to me, I really want to say a big thank you and also be able to call you a great and special fan too….. much love to all my fans around the world, LOVE YOU ALL and how long have you been a fan
My son in law was in Iraq when this song came out. My daughter was pregnant with their little girl. He was following in his father's foot steps who died from Agent orange. I had to make sure my daughter heard this song while I was with her in case she was driving and lost it. It was a very emotional day. Luckily he made it home with battle scars both internally and externally, but he made it home alive and got to meet his baby girl, Brooklyn.
Blessed be the fallen,who were fighting for our freedom - for our values - for all we stand for...
and blessed be the once who still stand strong and fight...
May God watch over our boys and girls-always.
Great song.
I'm a 20 year old guy and every time I hear a song like this I break down and sob and most people would call me weak or something but I know how hard it is to lose a loved one to war rip dad😔
Just after remembering Christopher Scott Kyle today .... this song played on the radio. So touchy
I'm a classic rocker but that song is tear jerking beautiful! Thanks to all our vets and those who serve to protect our God given liberty.
thank you to all that have served
This song always brings tears to my eyes.
God be with all of those in Service for our Country! Without them we would not survive! God Bless all who are serving in foreign countries! Bring them home safe!
God Bless Them All & Thank You America..GBA from me in the UK
I read every single post on here and may I leave on this note.....its comments like these that leave a warm and comfortable feeling in that i do hope we all come together as one United Nation Under God...God Bless....
Sadly we haven't
I am a Vietnam veteran and I wont to thank all vet's thank you. And my brothers and sisters that didn't make it home I am so sorry may God watch over all the family of out falling heroes
" I'm already home", that's when my tears start falling. 3 little words with so much heart and meaning... Absolutely beautiful!!
My mom is in a better place now just waiting for me to come someday
+brittani lowry I am so sorry for your loss dear one.
WoW...I have never heard this Song. M wife and I both serve and are combat vets and we were just looking through videos and found this and were sobbing by the end. God bless all of my brothers and sisters serving in any capacity....and thank you for getting in the foxhole with me...."Intelligenti Pauca"
I cried. And cried. And cried. Mr. McGraw, thank you for such a beautiful song and music video for our fallen troops. May they Rest In Peace.🙏❤️🇺🇸
Beautiful song . Thank you to all the men and women who served whether they are here with us or in heaven. God bless you and your families.
this reminds me of my cousin I lost in Iraq :'( I'll be proud to say I'm following in his footsteps when I enlist
God Bless. You and everyone who enlist in ANY ARMED FORCES SERVICE IN THE US. & THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY. I DIDN'T SERVE MY DAD WAS IN THE AIR FORCE. I LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND HONOR EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO SERVES. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Mark Johnson sir I thank you for your patriotism however I am currently not yet in the military
GO IN TO THE MILITARY AND FIGHT FOR YORE FRIENDS
Rtm Booter I wish I could have been there with them and I am going to the military after I get my GED
@@rtmbooter8144 god bless brother! Thank u for serving in his honor and I jus wanna take the time to thank him for his service to this great country and dying to keep us free! He will be greatly missed!