SCOTTISH GUY Reacts To The Trews- Highway of Heroes

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  • @stellacarmella
    @stellacarmella Рік тому +13

    As a Canadian citizen, thank you for sharing this. This tribute always brings tears to my eyes.

  • @kalemacpherson2270
    @kalemacpherson2270 3 роки тому +71

    The Trews are a Canadian rock band from my hometown of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The song was written after one of the band members former classmates passed away in Afghanistan. She was also the first Canadian woman soldier to pass away in that conflict. Capt. Nichola Goddard was her name and her picture is the first thing you see when you walk into the lobby of my old highschool back home

    • @realalbertan
      @realalbertan Рік тому +6

      We have a school named for her here in Calgary😢

    • @AlwayzFresh
      @AlwayzFresh Рік тому +3

      @@realalbertan Wow, that is awesome. Her legacy lives on!

    • @dalevandebeek2041
      @dalevandebeek2041 Рік тому

      That is very sad indeed.

    • @lisamarie333
      @lisamarie333 Рік тому

      Hey neighbour I’m from Sydney Mines. . My family is from Antigonish my last name is Capstick. Went through there a couple weeks ago. Cape Bretoner for life. ❤

  • @shellymorrison3151
    @shellymorrison3151 3 роки тому +70

    "The true patriot love" ..is actually a line in our national anthem so it is extra special

  • @steveg5933
    @steveg5933 3 роки тому +64

    I'm American veteran, but I live just south of the US/Canadian border in NY state. The Highway of Hero's is not too far away. I remember when this came out, and the connection with my northern brothers and sisters is very real. The Trews are a Canadian treasure and one of my favorite bands.
    As for your words failing you, no worries brother. If they didn't fail you, that is if the song didn't touch you , I wouldn't have subscribed to this channel.

    • @texadian339
      @texadian339 2 роки тому +3

      I'm just on the Canadian side of the Johnstown/Ogdensburg bridge and can see upstate NY from my front porch!

    • @TheDylls
      @TheDylls Рік тому +5

      As a NON veteran Canadian, may I specifically thank YOU for your service to my country!
      "But that person served in the US Armed Forces!"
      Ya, and I'm sure that THEY haven't pulled a ton of my Canadian brethren out of danger time and time again on our joint battlefields 🙄😜❤️

    • @harveygingras7466
      @harveygingras7466 4 місяці тому

      Thank you brother from this Canadian Veteran

  • @dalevandebeek2041
    @dalevandebeek2041 Рік тому +8

    I'm a Canadian and this video brings me to tears EVERY TIME I watch any tape showing the Highway of Heroes.

  • @Dieselsdog3
    @Dieselsdog3 Рік тому +9

    A lot of people may not have noticed, but the badge on the drummer's jacket was the badge of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. Thank you for reacting.

  • @NAMASTRUE
    @NAMASTRUE Рік тому +18

    I'm so proud as a Canadian of this song. The flags are all still there down the highway. More added. We say it loud and we say it proud. I AM CANADIAN

  • @Tee1471
    @Tee1471 3 роки тому +36

    I love that you did this for me. I am attached to this song because my cousin was brought home on that highway I will never forget his ride home. Your reaction was perfect the smile at the bagpipes was so good.

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  3 роки тому +6

      It's my pleasure. I'm so sorry to hear that about your cousin.
      Thanks very much for the request and the support. It really means a lot

    • @NeedlePeen
      @NeedlePeen 3 роки тому +8

      Totally get how you feel, my cousin as well as many friends rode down this highway for the last time , may your cousin rest eternally.

    • @chimo1961
      @chimo1961 Рік тому +3

      my gratitude for your family's sacrifice

    • @harveygingras7466
      @harveygingras7466 4 місяці тому

      I will raise a glass in his memory from this Canadian Veteran

  • @shihansensei1959
    @shihansensei1959 3 роки тому +19

    Thanks for your commentary - it is appreciated. Glad, of course, that you enjoyed the Bagpipes - Huge and Rich history, but, that's for another time. I am a proud Canadian Citizen, who's been here for 51 years. Having arrived on Canada's gracious doorstep, much like all other immigrants from the harrowing SE Asian country of Myanmar. I am truly grateful for everything Canada has provided me.
    Though I've never had the privilege of serving in the military, I have always had great admiration and empathy for all of our brave souls. I was taught this respect by my parents (RIP) right from Day 1 of my life and it shall follow me throughout my entire journey. I have family and friends in all corners of this globe, however, I never feel any better than when I cross her borders to return home. (and to a Tim Horton's Coffee!)
    The Highway of Heroes is actually the main highway in the Southern Ontario region, which makes up part of the Trans Canada Highway. It is numbered as Highway 401 and in Ontario, it is also known as the King's Highway. They named the highway after the county, which was named in honour of King Charles II of England on November 1, 1683. It stretches 828 kilometres (514 mi) from City of Windsor in the west to the Ontario-Quebec border in the east.
    Though the entire population of Canada is approximately only 37.59 million, the soul of the Canadian is strong and silent, yet, immeasurably brave. It had to be, to carve out a living from the unforgiving wilderness. Apart from its incredible Indigenous Peoples, everyone came from somewhere else. As such, I am sure they had first hand knowledge of poor governance from whence they came. Most importantly, they came to exercise their concept of true freedom, with a slightly different take on it than our neighbours to the south. None the less, Freedom is what is cherished here, as we are a proud member of the Commonwealth. Canadians have shared their blood in all parts of the world where tyranny reared its ugly head.
    Though I cannot speak for everyone, I will state that I am, indeed, proud to be a Canadian. I proudly fly a Canadian flag out on my front yard and eat Poutine! Our flora and fauna are second to none, accompanied by an incredible topography. I often say the if God doesn't live here, he must surly vacation here!
    It brings tears to my heart, every time I see and hear of the respect paid for our fallen ones. I have stood on some bridges during some intense weather conditions, knowing that it was nothing compared to what that brave soldier had given - yes, given for my freedom. Tears of appreciation flow freely for all those braves who go into battle, just because we asked. The ones who don't appreciate, are not bad - they just haven't had anyone sit down and explain it to them, as my parents did.

  • @TaTTooeDRoCKeR12
    @TaTTooeDRoCKeR12 3 роки тому +23

    Whenever a soldier is escorted down the Highway of Hereos, there are always hundreds if not thousands of people lining the highway, the sides and the overpasses. 🇨🇦 It is not the greatest reason to gather, but it is definitely patriotic, humbling, and amazing to see.

  • @milbrat21
    @milbrat21 3 роки тому +31

    The Highway Of Heroes is named for the route that all fallen Canadian soldiers take from Trenton Air Force base to the morgue in Toronto, it's 171 kilometers or about 104 miles. The highway has always been called the "Queen Elizabeth Way' or the 401. All major highways in Ontario have a 4xx designation. This 171 kilometer stretch has been renamed the Highway Of Heroes in honour of these fallen heroes. RIP.

    • @RobertBreedon-c3b
      @RobertBreedon-c3b Рік тому +1

      QEW is Toronto to the NIAGARA Region not the 401

    • @Romzylicious
      @Romzylicious Рік тому +2

      There are lengths of it all across Canada. In Nova Scotia it's the 102.

    • @garystackhouse5787
      @garystackhouse5787 9 місяців тому

      @@RobertBreedon-c3b Yup... QEW is technically the 403

  • @TheStealthbob
    @TheStealthbob 3 роки тому +7

    One more year..not forgotten. Canadian pride and gratitude to those who serve

  • @mapleleafforever109
    @mapleleafforever109 3 роки тому +32

    Loved your smile when the bagpipes came on. Bagpipes are really popular here (at least where i'm from in Canada). Every festival has bagpipes. Probably because a lot of people came to Canada from Scotland. In the town I'm from we have a Scottish festival every year too. There's even a few gaelic speaking communities in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

    • @AndieO
      @AndieO 3 роки тому +2

      I thought the same thing. This song always hits my heart.

    • @Nikki7B
      @Nikki7B 3 роки тому +3

      I love our bagpipes throughout Canada. Something I have always loved. ♥️

    • @Ronsolo767
      @Ronsolo767 Рік тому +1

      I am from Ontario, but my dad is from Cape Breton and I love the Maritimes!! He always loved the bagpipes and I do as well due to his influence when I was young. My mom's dad served in WW1 for Germany and he relayed an interesting story and he hated the bagpipes since he would hear them playing and it signaled that a fierce battle was about to begin and the association of the bagpipes and a battle always stayed with him. I have witnessed the Highway of Heroes first hand driving behind the convoy and it was such a remarkable patriotic thing to see first hand.

    • @billTO
      @billTO Рік тому +1

      Any time I hear the bagpipes come in, no matter how sad and worn out I feel, my heart perks up and I'm able to keep marching.

  • @timcarder2170
    @timcarder2170 2 роки тому +5

    the Trews original (Canadian version) of this song in honor of their fallen friend, Captain Nichola Goddard.
    It's a true honor to be a fan of this band. (and it is humbling to see that they'd agreed to make an American version of a song, so truly loved by Canadians.)

  • @tonyaprewitt9438
    @tonyaprewitt9438 3 роки тому +11

    God I love those pipes and drums, like the song to

  • @trevornewton2646
    @trevornewton2646 2 роки тому +13

    I'm an old Canadian, I tear up every time I see this. I have children of fighting age and it terrifies me. I want my children and grandchildren to never have to deal with this. So proud of the Maple leaf.

  • @denicesanders4586
    @denicesanders4586 3 роки тому +9

    Beautiful and moving song. My grandfather Scrafford was born in British Columbia and my great-aunt married a gentleman from Alberta. I had other family members from Canada 🇨🇦. Lovely people and a great nation.

  • @texadian339
    @texadian339 2 роки тому +9

    You probably had no idea, and probably only Canadians would know this but "true Patriot love" is a line from our national anthem "Oh Canada."

  • @NeedlePeen
    @NeedlePeen 3 роки тому +9

    I really appreciate this video more then you could ever imagine, a man who I called my big brother, Jay Forbes, was the one who started the petition for the government to recognize the highway of heroes, the same highway my cousin travelled down when he was KIA from an IED in 2008. He was amazingly supportive of the Canadian Forces, he was an officer in the Canadian Navy but he sadly ended up taking his life in April of 2015. I've went on to serve in the Canadian Army for 5 years now. Appreciate your words man.

  • @johnclapperton5556
    @johnclapperton5556 3 роки тому +8

    As I understand it in The States the bodies are flown to the nearest base to their home. In canada however an autopsy must be done so all KIA soldiers arive in Trenton Ontario and are transported to Toronto down the 401 so that section has been named the Highway of Heros. People and firedepts gather on the overpasses to show their respect when evry body comes home.

  • @teletubbies2248
    @teletubbies2248 2 роки тому +14

    It’s a sad song but makes you feel proud to be a Canadian

  • @Momcat_maggiefelinefan
    @Momcat_maggiefelinefan 2 роки тому +1

    Touching and beautiful, I cry every single time I hear this song. The Highway of Heros is just a dozen kilometres from my home. So sad and proud that our fighting men gave their lives to save people so far away. Canadian soldiers have done so since WW 1. We captured Vimy Ridge and the Somme in that war, and it made us a nation. My Mom is from Glasgow, Dad from Southport in England. Been to Glasgow once, met some long lost family. From a proud first generation Canadian, and a red head too. Love your videos and your reaction. 🇨🇦

  • @ianmostowy4582
    @ianmostowy4582 3 роки тому +5

    True Patriot Love is a line from the Canadian National Anthem. FYI the song was written by Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, He wrote it specifically for The Trews to sing.

  • @glennstewart5397
    @glennstewart5397 2 роки тому +1

    Bob Ried song the first Highway of Heroes. it is on You Tube! I stood there as Canadian fall travelled the Highway of Hero as did a lot of my fellow Canadians. Bob Ried paid his respecr to the families and to the Citizens show their support for the Families of the Fallen Troops. Yes the Trews, did a diferent song but they pushed it hard and Bob's song got lost and almost forgotten!
    I thank Canadian Troop when I see them, My family served, 4 Uncles, two Aunts, my Father and Brother!

  • @moonglow630
    @moonglow630 3 роки тому +4

    Learned about this song from a short lived TV show called “Combat Hospital”

  • @douglashowell8368
    @douglashowell8368 3 роки тому +3

    Sir thank you. makes a Old Canadian Vet proud to see this. You might want to look up Unsung Heroes another great song by Julian Austin . Again thank you for sharing Peace out Ret Mcpl D.A Howell

  • @TheYukonnahanni
    @TheYukonnahanni 3 роки тому +1

    it was 158 lost, but 0ver a 1000 injured, loss of limbs etc. who lives were forever changed... Thank-you & a Salute for Acknowledging !!!

  • @Nikki7B
    @Nikki7B 3 роки тому +3

    Subscribed.. I was just on our highway of heroes last week. Thank you for this video.

  • @kevinanderson9492
    @kevinanderson9492 Рік тому

    This song hits me in the feels every time I hear it. Perfect!

  • @darrynnoble4884
    @darrynnoble4884 Місяць тому

    Thank you for doing this. As Remembrance Day approaches, it's a beautiful tribute to those who served, sacrificed, and died in the defence of human rights and freedoms at home at abroad.

  • @jenniferlehman326
    @jenniferlehman326 3 місяці тому

    It is a dedicated stretch of highway that has 12 bridges that the heroes go under. I served as a Paramedic on quite a few of those days. People were there to support the family as well as pay their respects to the fallen soldier(s). This was written because the lead singer knew and was friends with a female helicopter pilot who travelled this Highway Of Heroes on her way back home for a full military funeral. Best Regards from the proud daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran and a Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

  • @tomwestgarth9755
    @tomwestgarth9755 3 роки тому +10

    You should watch "Canadians change when they hear the word war"

  • @kathyludgate9487
    @kathyludgate9487 8 місяців тому +1

    A Proud Canadian here , for some reason people think that us Canadians are not patriotic , nothing could be further from the truth , I for one am very proud, grateful and patriotic towatds my country. May all of our fallen Rest In Peace and thank you for your service ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @AlwayzFresh
    @AlwayzFresh Рік тому

    Sending love from New Glasgow Nova Scotia!

  • @LewPatton
    @LewPatton 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. Loved the bagpipes as well.

  • @scottdash
    @scottdash 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for reacting to this great song.

  • @outinthesticks1035
    @outinthesticks1035 4 місяці тому

    I remember watching a video of the people gathered to honor a returning soldier.
    A American marine commented that every American soldier wished that they were honored the same

  • @charlie9901
    @charlie9901 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Don .... but that's what we as Canadiens do. We honour our dead and step to the plate to help others. Thanks for taking the time to watch and post.

  • @lindsayambler9706
    @lindsayambler9706 Рік тому

    My 3rd Son did 2 Tours in Afghaniston...This Song and Images always kills My Heart..He Came Home,but Some of His Buddies didn't.. Thanks for playing this

  • @DarthAbyss316
    @DarthAbyss316 3 роки тому

    Ah, I mentioned this music video in your previous video not realizing you had already reacted to it. I’m so happy you did react to this song. God bless you with love from Canada. Stay safe my Scottish brethren.

  • @Ronsolo767
    @Ronsolo767 Рік тому

    Sadly I have seen the Highway of Heroes first hand and it is an amazing tribute as we wait as the fallen passes by and it is 170 kms of people of all ages showing their respect on every overpass as the motorcade goes by. It is truly something to behold. My dad served in Korea and I always pay my respects on Remembrance Day at the cenotaph or at the Veterans section of the cemetery he is buried in. A few years back, one day I was at the cemetery just prior to Remembrance day, there was a father who had his children placing painted black stones with a poppy painted on each stone and placed on each headstone. All the stones are still there and it was very touching.

  • @maryskinner1329
    @maryskinner1329 Рік тому

    Here in Victoria BC Canada crying as every time I watch these videos my chest gets so tight it hurts.

  • @joshlavers7959
    @joshlavers7959 3 роки тому

    And they’re from New Scotland! I remember always seeing them at Pipers Pub in Antigonish (which is actually where they host the Highland Games). Enjoyed the reaction and subbed!

  • @barbarae-b507
    @barbarae-b507 3 роки тому

    The highway is still called the 401 but, the area from the Trenton Airforce Base to the Coroner’s office in Toronto is the 100 miles of the highway has also been named the Highway of Heroes.

  • @chrisjuliecaiden
    @chrisjuliecaiden 2 роки тому +1

    We still support our military people that come down our highway of heros every day even if they lose their life in non war time. But thank u so much for showing the world our Canadian pride for our troops

  • @wocookie2277
    @wocookie2277 2 місяці тому

    Captain Goddard, Canada’s first female combat casualty was a friend and school chum of members of the band.

  • @bexanne99
    @bexanne99 Рік тому +2

    All the proceeds of this song went to The Canadian hero fund. ❤🇨🇦

  • @stuartbeaton-gm9xn
    @stuartbeaton-gm9xn Рік тому

    These lads are from my home town. And they were classmates of Capt Nicola Goddard ( RMC and Capt of infantry ) who was KIA in the Ghan. PAX! I also want to remember Trooper Karin Blaise from Gaspe who was killed by a IUD with the Van Doos or perhaps PPCLI. Loved and remembered! BTW I was in the US Army from 65 to 68.

  • @colleen-misha
    @colleen-misha 2 роки тому +1

    You wanted to know others that are Canadian, Recruiting Sargeant by The Great Big Sea and Remembrance Day by Bryan Adams.

  • @realalbertan
    @realalbertan Рік тому

    The one exception was British born Canadian diplomat Glyn Berry. He was burried in Wales and the troops he was working with brought him back. My friend was one of the pall bearers.
    en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Berry

  • @jamievandenbussche8406
    @jamievandenbussche8406 3 роки тому +2

    Another beautiful Remembrance Day song is called a pittance of time I highly recommend it

  • @heywaitaminute1984
    @heywaitaminute1984 2 роки тому +1

    Another song that speaks of our warriors, for Remembrance Day is one done by Terry Kelly called "A Pittance of Time". I weep when I listen to either of these songs. For a fun note, the Canadian Military does not put two Highland Regiments together, they did before a major Parade, it didn't go well, seems a fight broke out...oops. But then again, neither does the U.K.. Thank you for this lovely video.

  • @45.245N
    @45.245N Рік тому

    Listened to Bob Reid's Highway of Hero's, very nice tribute also.

  • @andrewbridges8270
    @andrewbridges8270 2 роки тому +1

    I'm from western Canada I'm proud what our country can do to help out but were Canadian we like to help out.

  • @evalynchuran8684
    @evalynchuran8684 Рік тому

    We are very proud of our Canadian Armed Forces. People here have much respect for them. I'm in Ontario Canada. Glad this video is going around the world.

  • @teresavogt5977
    @teresavogt5977 3 роки тому +1

    American mom here... Son unable to serve but helps me put up the flag and drives me to the Military Cemetery 3 times a year where my father is. I first heard this song due to a short run TV show, that the military haters got off the air quick as spit. But the song played after loosing a Battle Nurse in a MASH type show I immediately began looking for and found this and have been thankful ever since. All Vets, walking home to experience PTSD later when home, the walking wounded that come home to rehab and bills that sometimes breaks families to the All gave some, some gave All motto..... This is the least they deserve and thankfully Canada can provide it. America is to petty and divided to show quiet respect. We have our Motorcycle guard to get between the hate spitting "CHURCH" one I wouldn't piss on if it was on fire..their opinion , mine... But Carry me softly is every soilders right in respect for giving rights to the other side.. Would love to see the band at Buckingham to play it sometime for the Queen.. These guys do Canada Proud... God Bless the Queen...

  • @philiplinks8631
    @philiplinks8631 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks I was really hoping you would find the Video,… Quintessentially Canadian.

  • @TheDylls
    @TheDylls Рік тому

    That first line hits so much harder once you've heard the full song!

  • @TheCanadianGuy56
    @TheCanadianGuy56 3 роки тому

    This highway starts in my town, one of the downsides of living near a base, seeing the amount of kids that have been driven down that road

  • @moonglow630
    @moonglow630 3 роки тому +1

    You should also react to “Have you forgotten” by Darryl Worley, “American Soldier” by Toby Keith”, “All gave some,some gave all” by Billy Ray Cyrus, and “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greewood

  • @deanvokey7698
    @deanvokey7698 2 роки тому

    “True patriot love” is a line from O’Canada.

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 Рік тому

    I live in Edmonton also. True patriot love is in the Canadian national anthem.Yes, it was Afghanistan.

  • @dougbyers1227
    @dougbyers1227 2 роки тому

    Check out Julian Auston's song
    UNSUNG HEROES

  • @totallynot_sxphia
    @totallynot_sxphia 3 роки тому

    In Iraq there is still war going on so my family and I can’t go back and my great grandfather was apart of the war so he passed away and it’s really sad to see all theses loving and caring people risking there lives for us.

  • @moonglow630
    @moonglow630 3 роки тому +2

    If you haven’t already, you should react to the song Arlington by Trace Atkins.

    • @TheDonsChannel
      @TheDonsChannel  3 роки тому +1

      I have. Please go onto my Channel page and check it out

  • @andreajohns9262
    @andreajohns9262 Рік тому

    google maps search highway of heroes and it will show it. Every soldier every time. Hope and pray every time is the last time.

  • @davidtullis2810
    @davidtullis2810 3 роки тому +2

    React to the Patriots Riders

  • @barbarae-b507
    @barbarae-b507 3 роки тому

    Just to let you know, some of the words of the Canadian national anthem is “true patrioti love”

  • @Brentlearmonth-sg7mo
    @Brentlearmonth-sg7mo 7 місяців тому

    🇨🇦 fckin eh fella 🍻

  • @evil_Fiore
    @evil_Fiore 2 роки тому

    Sorry about that that was from the highway of heroes on November 9th I song that highway of heroes and that's it bye

  • @susanelmer1550
    @susanelmer1550 3 роки тому +2

    Love your videos. Check out videos with the song Ballads of the Green Berets by SSGT Barry Sadler. 👍

  • @marcdunlop6946
    @marcdunlop6946 3 роки тому +1

    Fucken EH! 👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦I have done it in Kingston what’s a few hours in the snow for someone who gave their lives for your freedoms happy mad glad and sad we don’t have to deal with Afghanistan any more oh ya thanks for the heads up joe Biden weren’t cut off in the North at all but are troops still serve often placed in precarious peace keeping missions around world thank you and I think we still hold longest sniper record bad ass 👏👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @teresavogt5977
    @teresavogt5977 3 роки тому

    Look up Rising Dawn and All gave some and 'Some gave all'.. A concert indoors for Obama, a man and wife that would never have felt the Honor it is about... That like this is about those who gave all..

  • @bonniefournier2430
    @bonniefournier2430 Рік тому

    Having a strong military presence in my family I get so mad because we do nothing to help our VETERANS there should never be a homeless VETERAN in this whole world!!

  • @duanepigden1337
    @duanepigden1337 Рік тому

    I think they are veterans.

  • @andrewdarnley9589
    @andrewdarnley9589 Рік тому +1

    Yeah right. Highway of heros is a joke just like the rest of canada.

  • @susanhuntley9262
    @susanhuntley9262 Рік тому

    As a Canadian, I'm weary of your pity

  • @crystalview5811
    @crystalview5811 2 дні тому

    Enough said.

  • @menotyou7762
    @menotyou7762 Рік тому

    I think the band sucks. The song is great and the reason for the song is even greater. Just wish someone like Anne Murray or someone else sang it.