Son's First Salute

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Many people use Skype to stay connected with friends and loved ones. This is especially true for one deployed Soldier, Master Sgt. Marshall Rader, who didn't want to miss his son's oath as an officer and first salute to him on May 10, 2013.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 260

  • @herminigildojakosalem8664
    @herminigildojakosalem8664 8 років тому +248

    The proudest father on planet earth, period.

  • @kolinmartz
    @kolinmartz 4 роки тому +179

    Woah. A Skype call that didn’t start with “Hey can you hear me?”

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 3 роки тому +142

    The smile says it all. He showed more teeth than stripes and that's saying a lot for an E-8! Congratulations to father and son!

    • @NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf
      @NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf 3 роки тому +2

      His son is my Commander now. His dad is a CSM now as well.

    • @nmelkhunter1
      @nmelkhunter1 3 роки тому +3

      @@NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf Success is obviously being obtained in this family and I bet your commander has been well mentored given his father’s success.

    • @darrenheadrick3669
      @darrenheadrick3669 2 роки тому +1

      Army Cav., nothing less than perfection.
      My Uncle Joe was Armored Cav. 2 tours in Vietnam 67-69. He made it home safe. Wish all the men that served there did.
      To all that have served and arw currently serving, thank you from an old retired MSgt. I'm proud to xall eaxh and evwey one of my fellow veterans my brothers and sisters.

  • @rjl4340
    @rjl4340 7 років тому +185

    now THATS how you give someone a handshake

  • @1971tallica
    @1971tallica Рік тому +6

    This is what real Trooper does , we adapt , improvise , overcome , and succeed . Awesome way to be there for his son ! There is nothing better than to hear your father say " I'm proud of you son ! " Those few words he will carry for the rest of his life .

    • @carlhicksjr8401
      @carlhicksjr8401 8 місяців тому +1

      And comparatively few of us never hear it. This really was a heartwarming moment.

  • @TheWizardGamez
    @TheWizardGamez 3 роки тому +13

    man, those cavalry hats are just BEAUTIFUL

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom1654 3 роки тому +11

    Tradition is so important to every culture. This one was extra good because of the love and support from dad and family. Dad almost broke his face with his smile.

  • @snupey1978
    @snupey1978 4 роки тому +16

    That's just the COOLEST thing ever. Congratulations to your son, yes I cried a bit

  • @denniswhite166
    @denniswhite166 4 роки тому +50

    That's a speck of dust in my eye, I'm not tearing up.

  • @geraldinalagos
    @geraldinalagos 3 роки тому +7

    How emotional, may God bless all of our soldiers.

  • @dictumify
    @dictumify 8 років тому +47

    What a proud father, so cute.

  • @NgJackal1990
    @NgJackal1990 6 років тому +269

    Now he must address his son as "Sir" hahaha

    • @michaeljoseph7917
      @michaeljoseph7917 5 років тому +10

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @Food24112
      @Food24112 4 роки тому +15

      Only in Uniform though

    • @chrismc410
      @chrismc410 3 роки тому +11

      @@Food24112 probably not even then. One of my uncles still called my grandfather "sir" even though he was commissioned

    • @vincentmanibusan2460
      @vincentmanibusan2460 3 роки тому +2

      He addresses his son with pride

    • @jamilsalih9724
      @jamilsalih9724 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah , probably not , he can still call him kid .

  • @kathrynclayton1953
    @kathrynclayton1953 4 роки тому +9

    You always want your children to do better than you,this is a perfect example of it,as a parent,you could not be prouder,to have a son or daughter to do better and excel,this is a great thing

  • @ironworker1365
    @ironworker1365 3 роки тому +3

    Very proud father right there! I was at my son first salute. One of my proudest days.

  • @marleyboy7732
    @marleyboy7732 Рік тому

    Lots of respect for this moment. You can't put a price on a father seeing his son stand before him as a good man.. God I can't wait to see my boy when he finishes boot.

  • @fetengineer9151
    @fetengineer9151 4 роки тому +7

    What's really crazy... I recognized the room the father was standing in. I was there during 2010 to 2011 and I eye witnessed the sad day several Americans were killed there.

  • @MidwestUTV
    @MidwestUTV 8 років тому +35

    Just being able to see your own son comission is cool! But the father being the first one he got to salute is amazing!! there are folks that live for such moments!

    • @roberthudson1959
      @roberthudson1959 8 років тому

      Incredibly NEAT moment, but the father saluted the son. The only enlisted member of the US armed forces who is saluted by officers is in the Navy.

    • @MidwestUTV
      @MidwestUTV 8 років тому +2

      RIght, the father did initiate the salute, which is regulation. I am aware of what you're talking about but the father was an enlisted MSgt saluting his son who was deemed a commissioned officer. There's nothing wrong there.

    • @roberthudson1959
      @roberthudson1959 8 років тому +2

      I read "the first one he got to salute" to mean that the son initiated the salute. I'm glad we are actually on the same page.

    • @MidwestUTV
      @MidwestUTV 8 років тому +1

      Robert Hudson Same here, It's easy to spark up a UA-cam comments battle if words are not carefully read hahaha!

    • @waynefletcher9884
      @waynefletcher9884 8 років тому

      +Robert Hudson your ass backwards ! The father being enlisted initiated the salute! That goes for all branches Navy Marine Corps Army Air Force...enlisted and lower ranks salute higher more senior ranks first!!!

  • @craigmorgan8493
    @craigmorgan8493 8 років тому +132

    Love the Old school Cavalry headdress! The British Army is (not by choice) shedding Battalions and traditions left, right and center. You guys make sure you hang on to yours. Great video.

    • @Jorn41
      @Jorn41 7 років тому +2

      Looks kind of stupid to me!

    • @cogadhturtar8408
      @cogadhturtar8408 7 років тому +38

      Jorn41 well you are a dipshit

    • @stuartgarfatth1448
      @stuartgarfatth1448 7 років тому +2

      Well, that's your opinion.

    • @bobmeyer854
      @bobmeyer854 7 років тому +15

      What the hell. The British Army has so much tradition and so much to be proud of. Why the fuck are you guys throwing it all away? Let me guess PC leftist cunts.

    • @patgarrett2152
      @patgarrett2152 6 років тому +1

      Craig Morgan Thanks for answering my questions about the hats! I have wondered why they are so different. Now I know what they are, but why? (I know it's a good reason and they look great!)

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 8 місяців тому

    A respectful tip of the Stetson from an old cavalry corporal to the entire Rader family. I hope you all are safe, well, and happy.

  • @usnchief1339
    @usnchief1339 2 роки тому

    One big happy family! I tried to get my son into both the Naval Academy and NROTC. Got into NROTC and then dropped out about 2 months in. I guess our dreams can't be pushed on our kids. Congratulations 8+ years later!

  • @bbranco01
    @bbranco01 2 місяці тому

    When he says "I got my coffee" shows he is a really cool dude and just figures things out. Coming from a good place

  • @sksman71
    @sksman71 2 роки тому

    Tears I'm sure we're flowing . Thank you for your service .

  • @dextrogyren
    @dextrogyren 3 роки тому

    What a great father with a very proud son.....Good luck to both!

  • @theresabollman8061
    @theresabollman8061 11 років тому +1

    How nice to raise such a great kid. God Bless.

  • @DavidGutierrez-nt7ov
    @DavidGutierrez-nt7ov 4 роки тому

    Fantastic Commissioning of your son Sir. What a proud moment!
    Above and beyond in putting it all together!🇺🇸

  • @timothythomad5529
    @timothythomad5529 3 роки тому +2

    I get this. I was commissioned as the first officer in the family after my mom, stepdad and dad were all enlisted Soldiers (as was I). It's a real transition.

  • @1BlueStarRising
    @1BlueStarRising 8 років тому +3

    One very moving video 👍
    Thank you both for your service🇺🇸
    Gods Blessings with you both
    Amen
    Ret, U.S.Army😇🇺🇸

  • @user-gt2lh2ec9e
    @user-gt2lh2ec9e 4 місяці тому

    Wow, what a thrill for families! John P.

  • @nruss9912
    @nruss9912 3 місяці тому

    Man those were some hearty handshakes

  • @Ghostflyer63
    @Ghostflyer63 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding, congratulations to both of you!

  • @pointingdog7235
    @pointingdog7235 3 роки тому +1

    If that was me, I couldn't be prouder to be the first to salute my son and call him sir.

  • @ginashauf3400
    @ginashauf3400 3 роки тому

    Proud dad. Thank you both for your service 🇺🇸

  • @karstenshields1694
    @karstenshields1694 3 роки тому +6

    Gotta be kinda weird that if they ever met while on duty the dad would need to salute him and call him sir

  • @HenryEllisonHoweyJr
    @HenryEllisonHoweyJr 2 роки тому

    We are so proud of our cadet’s performance in the International Rifle Postal Match!
    Georgia Military College's Team 1 earned 2nd place with a score of 1385. Thank your for this video!!!!

  • @nanners829
    @nanners829 3 роки тому

    How cool is that? I could feel is pride in watching that ceremony!

  • @raccotton5692
    @raccotton5692 3 роки тому +1

    I now how that feels when you over Sea,miss your Family a lot but we push on with the Mission

  • @rustysills771
    @rustysills771 3 роки тому

    god bless master sergeant radar and his son..thank you and your son and entire family for your service..because of you and your son and all the military men and women and their families I enjoy my life and freedom because of all of you..thank you..i prey for our service members and their family every night

  • @SgtBooker44
    @SgtBooker44 3 роки тому

    That’s a dad doing what dads do for their family.

  • @e_e9496
    @e_e9496 3 роки тому

    I could tell the father is really proud

  • @northernknight7787
    @northernknight7787 3 роки тому

    Probably the proudest dad in the world that day

  • @johngross8300
    @johngross8300 3 роки тому

    Awesome link to family, tradition and Love.

  • @renewman28
    @renewman28 11 років тому +1

    Nice to see him so happy.

  • @SurinderSingh-ih1dk
    @SurinderSingh-ih1dk 3 роки тому

    Life time moment for a proud father and son

  • @void870
    @void870 8 років тому +18

    shit I was deployed with these guys haha...my Battalion Sgt Major shook his hand at the end haha... good old FOB Gamberi

  • @charlescline3161
    @charlescline3161 3 роки тому

    Just found this by accident. Outstanding!! He got a coin from me for my first salute. Thanks.

  • @sethkimmel7312
    @sethkimmel7312 2 роки тому

    General Buford would be proud.... (commanding officer, 1st. Cavalry Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of The Potomac, July 1st. 1863....

  • @griffincui
    @griffincui Рік тому

    That is the spirit of the US military!

  • @ghandtlg5898
    @ghandtlg5898 2 роки тому

    I remember mine like it was yesterday- RiP CSM Beauchamp.

  • @confirmthis384
    @confirmthis384 5 років тому

    May the sunlight of the Spirit follow You AND Your son.

  • @fahadbinsakhawat3669
    @fahadbinsakhawat3669 7 років тому

    you are such a beautiful person, innocent smile............

  • @dessertman1181
    @dessertman1181 6 років тому

    That was awesome a proud moment for father and son

  • @losronin3875
    @losronin3875 7 років тому +1

    Such a great rich moment!

  • @tjdaproducer1750
    @tjdaproducer1750 3 роки тому

    I’m proud of you son brought me a couple ears

  • @k9pirateslair704
    @k9pirateslair704 3 роки тому

    Good job dad! God Bless America

  • @c5d53g2e
    @c5d53g2e 5 років тому +2

    My brother retired as SM after 26 years and 4 deployments.

    • @jockmonque8435
      @jockmonque8435 4 роки тому

      God Bless him. Please thank him for his service to our country for me.

  • @thantunaunggoldeneagle5113
    @thantunaunggoldeneagle5113 Рік тому

    ***FREEDOM IS"NT FREE LET"S SAVE BURMA***
    ****THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ; ALWAYS RESPECT & SALUTE****
    Outstanding Sir !

  • @gamr4367
    @gamr4367 3 роки тому

    Awesome! No one left behind!

  • @jurgenrummel6928
    @jurgenrummel6928 5 років тому +1

    I'M SALUT for You ,Thank you for your Service **

  • @g00se
    @g00se 9 років тому

    That was just OUTSTANDING!

  • @KingofCannabis
    @KingofCannabis 4 роки тому +1

    I didn't know that fact about getting a silver eagle, thats like the perfect reward.

    • @roberthudson1959
      @roberthudson1959 3 роки тому

      The challenge to a newly-commissioned officer is, "You pay for the first salute. You EARN all the others."

  • @blakecox373
    @blakecox373 7 років тому +4

    North Georgia! Represent

  • @HomerInNC
    @HomerInNC 9 років тому

    That was OUTSTANDING!!!!

  • @schmitty99
    @schmitty99 2 роки тому

    This was super cool!

  • @wilhard45
    @wilhard45 8 років тому +3

    That was nice. Big thumbs up.

  • @samverlinde5258
    @samverlinde5258 3 роки тому +2

    Im tryna do the same thing but my dad is a captain so not so easy to get over😂

  • @kenb.8596
    @kenb.8596 3 роки тому +1

    He is Saluting the rank, not the skin. I've had many of butter balls as lost sidewalk commandos in the field, couldn't read a map or properly command a squad, platoon or company when they first arrived. The skin first needs the OJT 1st not the rank, if smart he or she will be a sponge for his or her first year. NCO's like his Father are the backbone of the Military!!!

  • @andrewmccaskill2704
    @andrewmccaskill2704 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Congratulations!

  • @Cavscout5096
    @Cavscout5096 3 роки тому

    Heh, my dad swore me into the army, he was a USCG Lieutenant, it was shortly after 9/11, so he had the pride to do that, was there at my graduation... Gave him a salute.

  • @tonyh2181
    @tonyh2181 4 роки тому

    That's awesome. Well done

  • @beaulotterman8347
    @beaulotterman8347 6 років тому

    Was regular Army early to mid 60's when a massive re orginization and equiptment and uniform change was happening from uniforms, equiptment, weapons and vehicles. That army is ncient now from all aspects. Im glad the present Army is far advanced as we were compared to the one of WW2 and
    Korea...and certaily Viet Nam era.

  • @1RiderPale
    @1RiderPale 7 років тому +6

    First Team!

  • @thomashenderson1331
    @thomashenderson1331 3 роки тому

    Outstanding! Hand salute
    ,

  • @Mearyeaurng
    @Mearyeaurng 2 роки тому

    He should be addressing to his son, sir, not here's your first salute Greg! Lol. I'm proud of you, sir-son! Lol

  • @hektorsoininen
    @hektorsoininen 3 роки тому

    god bless america

  • @indianfauzi3897
    @indianfauzi3897 2 роки тому

    His smile 😊 look's like jim carry 👍

  • @cieramann1127
    @cieramann1127 2 роки тому

    That smile 😊

  • @reliablethreat23
    @reliablethreat23 3 роки тому

    That was awesome!

  • @Mikesman1000
    @Mikesman1000 8 років тому +2

    Im happy for them :)

  • @UmmNotQuiteSureToPut
    @UmmNotQuiteSureToPut 6 років тому +1

    Thats the University of North Georgia! Senior military college.

  • @jurgenrummel6928
    @jurgenrummel6928 3 роки тому

    Gratulation from Germany from German Army ,SALUT , Thank you for your Service **

  • @johnnyalvarez4418
    @johnnyalvarez4418 3 роки тому +1

    Like they say in naruto. The next generation will always surpass the previous

  • @Evocati-Augusti
    @Evocati-Augusti 3 роки тому

    after you've been in almost 20 years, and youre child in a few years out ranks you.. day 1 lol

  • @TheMwarrior50
    @TheMwarrior50 9 років тому +10

    I checked my Skype...

    • @bozzyhd5624
      @bozzyhd5624 9 років тому

      so did i haha

    • @gtazocker312
      @gtazocker312 9 років тому

      +Martin the Malnourished Musket Man Same here...I was like "well, fuck you" xD

  • @ghostbear200123
    @ghostbear200123 3 роки тому +2

    OOH-RAH‼️🍻

  • @rhraocor9805
    @rhraocor9805 Рік тому

    if i be saluting to my son as commissioned officer I will violate the tradition by giving money to my son to buy his new car. imagine he got to finish in academy therefore saving me money for his tuition fee, very proud and lucky father you are.

  • @sacrilege8943
    @sacrilege8943 3 роки тому

    awesome

  • @whiskybooze
    @whiskybooze 3 роки тому

    Shame on those internet providers.

  • @twinstu50
    @twinstu50 9 років тому +9

    Excellent.
    A commission is earned by a very hard journey, despite what Hollywood says.
    As a retired Australian serviceman, I know how difficult it is, not all aspirants succeed.
    Our two sons served, one still does, and he's worked frequently with you Yanks, both here in Australia, Hawaii, Nevada, (Nellis), and one or two rather 'naughty' places that Independence Day would be familiar with, NO!, don't go stupid!, it's just about modern stuff, nothing to do with Aliens, that's all pure dipshit bullshit, fantasyland crap, except for the little known town in southern Tasmania, but, that's another post.
    I know a fair bit of how the Father feels, I felt the same, as my sons graduated.
    Their Mother was so, so proud, as only a Mother could be.
    As only a Mother has the unique right to be.

  • @jeanrader444
    @jeanrader444 2 роки тому

    Hey, it's my bro-in-law!

  • @amywantland5359
    @amywantland5359 10 місяців тому

    Nice ! ❤🇺🇸

  • @crisn565
    @crisn565 6 років тому +6

    when the son now at ranks the dad. You know his dad is gonna smoke him at the dinner table out of uniform 😂😂😂😂 19D Gary Owen 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @chrismc410
      @chrismc410 3 роки тому

      Can see that happening:
      Dad: you're now out of uniform
      Son..ATTENTION!!!! HALF-RIGHT....FACE!!!! FRONT LEANING REST POSITION....MOVE!!!!
      IN CADENCE...EXERCISE!!!!!!

    • @NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf
      @NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf 3 роки тому

      @@chrismc410 The funny thing is the mom is a LTC. So she will at ease the son.

    • @chrismc410
      @chrismc410 3 роки тому

      @@NEWCHAPTER-gp2xf or she might say to hell with it and smoke them both anyway.

  • @calebcolleb860
    @calebcolleb860 3 роки тому

    Am proud of you son makes my eyes rain 😢😢😂

  • @snapstring
    @snapstring 6 років тому

    That was awesome

  • @itscork
    @itscork 3 роки тому

    1st Cav! Hoorah.

  • @aorjarsrelaxingvideos6126
    @aorjarsrelaxingvideos6126 2 роки тому +1

    My son's a plumber we forgot salute him, American bs

  • @donnaviestenz7773
    @donnaviestenz7773 3 роки тому

    Nice!!!!

  • @juliecasey5196
    @juliecasey5196 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @sunilkapoor6204
    @sunilkapoor6204 7 років тому

    Grt dear we love u lot.

  • @lukeleonard2801
    @lukeleonard2801 4 роки тому

    Heroes all

  • @MexicanPizzaYummy
    @MexicanPizzaYummy 9 років тому +1

    Great video.