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  • This Army veteran could not believe who was knocking on his front door 🪖#militarykind
    Jesse Burr surprises his Army buddy, Shawn Dodd, in Vancouver, Washington, more than 10 years after they served together in Iraq.
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  • @user-go2hz4zo6r
    @user-go2hz4zo6r 2 місяці тому +805

    Soldiers don't fight the enemy for the government. They fight for their brothers standing next to them. Thank you, gentlemen, for your service. Much love and respect. God bless!!

    • @everydaylifer2019
      @everydaylifer2019 2 місяці тому +32

      I love this comment. You’re so right and the government forgets those are sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, moms, and dads not a soldier.

    • @treason_0080
      @treason_0080 2 місяці тому +2

      And the government 😂

    • @Dixiesoul345
      @Dixiesoul345 2 місяці тому +9

      You are absolutely right. 👍🇺🇸

    • @zulumonk77
      @zulumonk77 2 місяці тому +7

      The Constitution

    • @kellydockens9049
      @kellydockens9049 2 місяці тому +4

      Absolutely

  • @RagnaPunkRocknRoll1178
    @RagnaPunkRocknRoll1178 2 місяці тому +354

    Those two are BROTHERS. In my opinion, STRONGER THAN BLOOD. Warms my heart. ❤❤❤ Thank You For Your Service Men.

  • @monicadabney8471
    @monicadabney8471 2 місяці тому +86

    Real men. Beautiful!

  • @debbiebrownlee7133
    @debbiebrownlee7133 2 місяці тому +70

    He Needed You!!! Love This!!! I Salute You Both!!!!

  • @roxannepacileo1312
    @roxannepacileo1312 2 місяці тому +48

    Now that's a hug!!!!
    Guys, thanks for your service.

  • @Elizabeth-tb5wh
    @Elizabeth-tb5wh Місяць тому +74

    Thank you for your service gentlemen! We are forever grateful! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @Willie23D
    @Willie23D Місяць тому +38

    Bonds like that are rare and special! A brother that goes beyond blood into the spirit!!!!

  • @tb231976
    @tb231976 Місяць тому +59

    😢 Thank you both for your service!

  • @patriciaroberts1034
    @patriciaroberts1034 Місяць тому +38

    Thanks for your service both of you

  • @carolhardie1230
    @carolhardie1230 Місяць тому +40

    When you have a friend that truly knows what you've been through❤

  • @turnbacktime65
    @turnbacktime65 Місяць тому +27

    ❤❤❤ best happy story ever. Especially after the atrocities of war.

  • @JasonBear-on8sy
    @JasonBear-on8sy Місяць тому +37

    I personally think doing stuff like this is therapy!❤❤❤

  • @thatonegearguy
    @thatonegearguy 2 місяці тому +133

    As someone in the military, the brotherhood is the best part. Check on your buddy as much as possible even when you're out.

  • @dougroberts3643
    @dougroberts3643 2 місяці тому +37

    Yep!! That's some kind of special right there. Thank you, gentlemen, for your service

  • @elbochie5046
    @elbochie5046 Місяць тому +7

    You NEVER forget your brother in arms

  • @jimmckenna7007
    @jimmckenna7007 Місяць тому +26

    It's gets my tears going when they act like siblings that haven't seen eachother in a while and the hugging loving embrace like they'll never see eachother ever again...thank both you gentlemen for what you've done for this great nation love from Jefferson,Texas

  • @joeypeluso3265
    @joeypeluso3265 2 місяці тому +52

    There is no friend like a person you served with.

    • @janettamcgee8124
      @janettamcgee8124 Місяць тому +5

      March of 1943 my dad sat down next to a stranger on a bus going from Ft. Worth to Dallas to be sworn into the Army. They both somehow got into the 82nd Airborne, same regiment and same company. They were "brothers" until my dad died 50 years later. Truly.

    • @pattiepitts5893
      @pattiepitts5893 Місяць тому +2

      Wow that makes total sense ❤

  • @marie1349
    @marie1349 3 місяці тому +347

    I think this video has brought tears to my eyes God bless all our military men and women❤

    • @eileenmorrison2601
      @eileenmorrison2601 2 місяці тому +8

      Same here 😢💖

    • @StacyAlvar33z
      @StacyAlvar33z 2 місяці тому +5

      Beautiful video. Precious brotherhood bond ❤

    • @user-kz5qu3rl1h
      @user-kz5qu3rl1h 2 місяці тому +7

      ❤ It brought tears to my eyes because their more than buddies their family and a bond no one will understand.😢 We will never hear,smell, taste or see what they have and I never hope too. For them the the fight the war will never end 😢❤

    • @user-kz5qu3rl1h
      @user-kz5qu3rl1h 2 місяці тому +2

      ❤😂 Not enough can explain their bond😅❤

    • @Harley57
      @Harley57 2 місяці тому

      @@user-kz5qu3rl1hAmen.
      So very well said.

  • @dianestainer7843
    @dianestainer7843 Місяць тому +17

    Brotherly love at its best and thank you so much for your service love from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @ZATennisFan
    @ZATennisFan 2 місяці тому +21

    You make friends in those circumstances that last forever.

  • @hardtimes1267
    @hardtimes1267 Місяць тому +45

    There is nothing closer than battle buddies

  • @cheryltemplin5445
    @cheryltemplin5445 2 місяці тому +10

    So special. God love them both.

  • @arleenmarrare8050
    @arleenmarrare8050 Місяць тому +33

    ❤🇺🇸 Brothers for LIFE !

  • @user-vi3re9wr3o
    @user-vi3re9wr3o 2 місяці тому +59

    God bless ALL OUR VETERANS

  • @daraujo7486
    @daraujo7486 Місяць тому +27

    Thank you for your service!!!

  • @user-rq3bj8dz2m
    @user-rq3bj8dz2m 2 місяці тому +122

    You are real men..
    Thank you for your service.

  • @vickilawrence7207
    @vickilawrence7207 Місяць тому +24

    That is absolutely wonderful and touching! What that must mean to them to be able to see each other again after such a long time. I’m sure there’s nothing like the bond between brothers that have served together in a war and survived! Bravo you guys! So happy to see this!

  • @ismaelsalazar6199
    @ismaelsalazar6199 2 місяці тому +88

    Thank you boys for y'alls service 🪖!!! Like brothers 🥲

  • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
    @jamesa.rodriguez8598 2 місяці тому +22

    Brothers for life. Thank you, gentlemen. God bless and comfort you in His perfect peace. Amen

  • @marionmarcetic7287
    @marionmarcetic7287 Місяць тому +13

    GOD Bless Both Of These Brother's In Arm's! It's So Great To See The Genuine Affection Between Them! Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅❤❤❤‼️

  • @debralenoan6671
    @debralenoan6671 2 місяці тому +16

    Ahhh. How great them getting back to be with each other again. God Bless them. 😊

  • @theunemployedtrucker
    @theunemployedtrucker Місяць тому +17

    Wow that's powerful i have to admit i cried watching this ❤❤

  • @debtopley927
    @debtopley927 2 місяці тому +196

    Well, I'm crying. Love your bond and being there for each other. Much respect for you both. Thank you for your service.🇺🇲❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @chrisducote4886
    @chrisducote4886 2 місяці тому +17

    My tears are for everyone who has served. Their bonds should never be broken.
    God Bless you all.

  • @joannealexander9379
    @joannealexander9379 Місяць тому +45

    With all the protests, conflicts and hate in the world it’s so nice to see something not only positive but heartwarming🤗Sending an added hug❣️

  • @amymoquin8636
    @amymoquin8636 2 місяці тому +41

    Perfect combination of strong and adorable!

  • @jst2708
    @jst2708 Місяць тому +13

    As only brothers can

  • @scottminnich6987
    @scottminnich6987 Місяць тому +8

    So Special to see this and always believe in that great friendship!
    Thank you both for your service!❤

  • @carljansen3118
    @carljansen3118 Місяць тому +9

    That flag is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jackiemcmahon4145
    @jackiemcmahon4145 3 місяці тому +131

    A Special Bond ❤

  • @sandrabrown7869
    @sandrabrown7869 2 місяці тому +27

    This brought me to tears...thanks for your service....

  • @catherinecorrenti742
    @catherinecorrenti742 Місяць тому +6

    The best! ❤️‍🩹🤍💙
    Thank you, men!
    Blessings and goodness ✨️
    We wouldn't be here without you.

  • @TheStrouthMeister
    @TheStrouthMeister Місяць тому +4

    That's legit and real & better than them stupid fake ones I hate so much

  • @kandythomas5677
    @kandythomas5677 2 місяці тому +147

    Thank you guys for serving and protecting our country God bless you 🙏 ❤️

  • @darlenefoster7771
    @darlenefoster7771 2 місяці тому +12

    Thanks for your service to my country. May you have a blessed time being together again .❤❤❤❤

  • @pamalabeamish3887
    @pamalabeamish3887 Місяць тому +7

    TAKE a DNA test do you LOOK like BROTHERS

  • @crazycatladym3027
    @crazycatladym3027 Місяць тому +8

    They actually look like brothers

  • @adriangujba4011
    @adriangujba4011 3 місяці тому +160

    Respect for them and all military people🙏⛪🌈
    God bless you guys
    Thank you for your service

    • @patriciaoaks4
      @patriciaoaks4 2 місяці тому +6

      Perfect comment thank you

    • @user-wk5pz5ek2e
      @user-wk5pz5ek2e 2 місяці тому +7

      Look like brothers❤❤❤

    • @RightisRightRUS
      @RightisRightRUS 2 місяці тому +5

      I love the rainbow emoji - reminder from God that He will never again flood the entire earth. Thank you for that reminder.

    • @bettydifatta5892
      @bettydifatta5892 2 місяці тому +3

      Beautifully said!🇺🇸

  • @mabarkervsg1029
    @mabarkervsg1029 3 місяці тому +94

    Praise God and pass the ammunition. Thank you for the life you made possible for me to have. Forever grateful.

  • @guymiceli1811
    @guymiceli1811 Місяць тому +10

    When you serve in the military.. you create bonds that can never be broken. It's true you create a Band of Brothers and Sisters.🇺🇲

  • @scottdaniels3033
    @scottdaniels3033 2 місяці тому +16

    I dont call family when sad I call my Battles or Shipmates. They understand and dont ever let me down. Calling out to give love to the ones who stood with you is more powerful than anything

    • @Harley57
      @Harley57 2 місяці тому +2

      Sincerely Sir, thank you for your service & for the freedoms you have provided.

    • @Always_A_Lady
      @Always_A_Lady Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much for your service Sir 🙏❤️. I sure wish I had a battle buddy to reach out to who'd care. 😔😥

    • @Tommy-rr7ez
      @Tommy-rr7ez Місяць тому +1

      ​@Always_A_Lady Hey gal something about what you said kinda got me but you probly wouldn't want to say hear but just wondering with a pure heart are you ok? I just feel like your going through things that you could use a real friend to talk to. I hope pray I'm wrong and your doing great but the way you said that it just got to me!

    • @Always_A_Lady
      @Always_A_Lady Місяць тому

      @@Tommy-rr7ez Awe thanks & I appreciate the concern I'm just going through some stuff like everyone else does from time to time. I was just trying to thank the gentleman for his service & his comment got me thinking. I should have left it at giving him thanks because I didn't mean to take anything away from his honor or his service & definitely didn't mean any disrespect. I thank you again bud, but please be sure to give that gentleman the thanks he deserves for serving our country & for his sacrifices. Take care bud. 🙂🙏🕊️

    • @Tommy-rr7ez
      @Tommy-rr7ez Місяць тому

      @Always_A_Lady I promise you did not take anything away from our Vets I promise! No you did nothing wrong we all go through valleys in life a d some worse than others and I was just letting you know your not alone and if you need to talk to somebody I will give more info to you so we can go to another way and you can talk all you need to and I will listen and be here as long as you need me to! We need to be here for each other and so sadly things are not going to get better. If you change your mind you let me know! I willbe Praying for you and by your words you have a good heart and a good lady so you remember that!

  • @adrianchoyce8151
    @adrianchoyce8151 3 місяці тому +28

    Thats a reall ass hug

  • @robertfawley5868
    @robertfawley5868 Місяць тому +8

    A true bond that no amount of time can forget. Mad respect to all the service men and women of the armed forces!

  • @meggrogan553
    @meggrogan553 2 місяці тому +6

    I love seeing grown men be able to share raw emotions without fear of ridicule. The tone of voice and slaps on the back while they hug it out , has brought me to tears. Just wanted to see his best friend, his battle buddy. Real brotherly love. Thanks for sharing, and God bless our military and save our country!

  • @jackiemcmahon4145
    @jackiemcmahon4145 3 місяці тому +61

    Yes, Thank you so much for your Service 🙏

  • @moogarner374
    @moogarner374 3 місяці тому +22

    Man I needed to see this❤

  • @caesar1295
    @caesar1295 Місяць тому +8

    That’s brotherhood people.

  • @anthonyburton4691
    @anthonyburton4691 Місяць тому +6

    Nothing like the bond men have after being in war together.

  • @Soccermom5.
    @Soccermom5. 3 місяці тому +31

    May U and urs always be Blessed!🇺🇲❤

  • @1SGTDiva
    @1SGTDiva 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you both for your service and may God continue to keep you. NEVER, EVER, break your bond with one another. I am forever grateful that God allowed you both to come home safe. I will continue to pray for all of the brave men and women until they all return home❤️🙏🏽🌺🇺🇲🌺🇺🇲🌺🙏🏽❤️

  • @user-ho9bh4mt3v
    @user-ho9bh4mt3v 2 місяці тому +6

    Nothing like a brother ! Last a lifetime. Civilians will never understand. Lots of love for my brothers and sisters. God watch over you. ❤️

  • @BucksCorner101
    @BucksCorner101 Місяць тому +4

    Grown ass man bawling my eyes out over here. Thank you both for your service, brothers for life!

  • @jazzy2176
    @jazzy2176 3 місяці тому +44

    Thank you for your service guys❤❤🙏🙏

  • @margaretgomez7710
    @margaretgomez7710 3 місяці тому +17

    Thank you for your service

  • @TRUMP-ki9vn
    @TRUMP-ki9vn 2 місяці тому +5

    These heroes fight for the love and respect of country. I honor all of you!

  • @isisemkeb
    @isisemkeb 2 місяці тому +5

    That is not only friendship, it is love of our BFF. Pure love forever.

  • @stephaniefitch4713
    @stephaniefitch4713 3 місяці тому +32

    That IS SO WONDERFUL 🤧🥲🌹🥰

  • @M.G.1950
    @M.G.1950 3 місяці тому +30

    Wenn zwei Heros sich treffen wow

  • @crazedcatlady867
    @crazedcatlady867 2 місяці тому +6

    Beautiful, honestly they look and act like brothers

  • @michellecasey2384
    @michellecasey2384 Місяць тому +7

    Aaawwwww that put happy tears in my eyes. They are just like real paternal brothers. That's friggin awesome!

  • @user-vq1ys6rc7v
    @user-vq1ys6rc7v 3 місяці тому +26

    ❤❤❤❤❤😊😇🥰🤗🤗
    Touching. So sweet..

    • @user-vq1ys6rc7v
      @user-vq1ys6rc7v 2 місяці тому +1

      🤗🤭😄😂🥰😇🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
      Love u, all.

    • @Always_A_Lady
      @Always_A_Lady Місяць тому +1

      ​@@user-vq1ys6rc7v 😢😢😢

  • @lorizarnesky8353
    @lorizarnesky8353 3 місяці тому +22

    They are a true bonded brother's ❤❤ !! It is a heartwarming, compassion and trust with one another !!! They probably went through all sorts of tests along their life with the work they had to do !!!! ❤❤God Bless The U S A ❤❤ !!!

  • @tinabro9905
    @tinabro9905 Місяць тому +7

    So very touching. Now that's brotherly love.

  • @deanlchristenson591
    @deanlchristenson591 2 місяці тому +4

    That's what military service is ALL ABOUT! Proud retired 22 year Army Military Police veteran. Thank you gentlemen for your service! HOOAH!!!!

  • @dianewright1826
    @dianewright1826 3 місяці тому +3

    Sweet!

  • @alanwatermelonsugar8948
    @alanwatermelonsugar8948 Місяць тому +13

    Just filled my combat boots with tears 😭
    I’m jealous but happy for you too 😊 my best friend is a 3 year old vicious Chihuahua that farts through out the night… ugh 😑
    Battle buddies for ever… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @kathryncragg6258
    @kathryncragg6258 2 місяці тому +7

    Everybody needs friends like this.

    • @Always_A_Lady
      @Always_A_Lady Місяць тому +1

      I sure could use one it gets so cold & lonely in this whole. 😥

  • @tommcclelland119
    @tommcclelland119 Місяць тому +7

    My battle buddies have all passed, but this video brings joy to my heart ❤️

  • @loidavalencia5232
    @loidavalencia5232 Місяць тому +10

    More blessings for this veteran buddies.. I salute you sirs🙌🙌🙌

  • @user-gz9sc6te3w
    @user-gz9sc6te3w 2 місяці тому +8

    So heartwarming!!! Thank you both for your service!!!

  • @KaligarPrimus
    @KaligarPrimus Місяць тому +7

    God Bless these two.

  • @CindyJoGorman-bt9ro
    @CindyJoGorman-bt9ro Місяць тому +4

    Love out!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @markgraves4563
    @markgraves4563 2 місяці тому +7

    Brothers for life.God bless you both Thank you for your service 😊

  • @jerrybeach6308
    @jerrybeach6308 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for your service and sacrifices 🇺🇲

  • @ojc2612
    @ojc2612 2 місяці тому +5

    No great bond than those that have shared a foxhole together. God bless you both!

  • @user-si5ou1yc4q
    @user-si5ou1yc4q 2 місяці тому +5

    ❤❤❤❤thank you both for serving our country. God bless you bless you both

  • @kathe.o.
    @kathe.o. 2 місяці тому +7

    Thank you for your service. Brothers in arms.

  • @debbieharkness7661
    @debbieharkness7661 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you both for serving!

  • @wendybaier9368
    @wendybaier9368 Місяць тому +5

    Those are Hugs of the Deepest Kind!!!!! Those hugs have seen things you and I will never have to see!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Because of you Gentlemen!! With all my Being Thank you!!🙏💕🇺🇸

  • @RobertaTwomey
    @RobertaTwomey 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you guys for your unselfish service to this country you are Heroes in my heart you’re priceless

  • @belindatruong6076
    @belindatruong6076 Місяць тому +7

    ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

  • @cathyschroeder6469
    @cathyschroeder6469 2 місяці тому +7

    Bond that Will Never Be Broken ❤❤

  • @marcwidner7526
    @marcwidner7526 2 місяці тому +5

    Lol that's was just beautiful. What are you doin??? Made me ugly cry. Thank you Men for your service!

  • @user-gs5nh9iz3i
    @user-gs5nh9iz3i 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you both for your service. Im glad you have each other. God bless and thank you for our freedom

  • @markeastman5910
    @markeastman5910 Місяць тому +5

    For those who fight for freedom, it has a flavor the protected will never know. I love you Marines. I love you veterans. We're like a Swiss Army knife for our country. We need all our branches. I love you all. Never quit. Never give in, Never surrender. May you find peace and happiness.

  • @renalamoree7327
    @renalamoree7327 2 місяці тому +6

    What You just did to My heart.tears of happiness

  • @maryannmulholland-vu6mq
    @maryannmulholland-vu6mq 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you both for your service keeping our country safe❤

  • @deborahswett3508
    @deborahswett3508 2 місяці тому +6

    That is wonderful! I just love it when men show such love and caring of others❤

  • @lorettahookano6139
    @lorettahookano6139 Місяць тому +6

    Real Friend’s !

  • @nancyworsham8031
    @nancyworsham8031 2 місяці тому +5

    Respect and thanks for your service. God bless 🙏🏻🇺🇲