South African & Son Reacts to Americas Most Patriotic Moments in Sports
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South African & Son Reacts to Americas Most Patriotic Moments in Sports
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Minor correction - bin Laden founded al-Qaeda. The Taliban is a different group of extremists.
They are the same wanted Americans dead... like u I'm guessing
When Ali lit that torch, I was sitting at home watching with tears in my eyes. That was just a beautiful moment.
Right I still cry
That was the first Olympics Ceremony I watched and I was 14 at the time. Iconic moment for sure.
Garon looked so proud of himself when his dad was bragging on him. Sweet. Love you guys.
The entire nation was crying like babies when Ali came out to light the Olympic flame. I grew up in a time when boxing was on free TV so I got to watch Ali many times. He was a thing of beauty who also had the heart of a lion. After all this time his face is still one of the most recognized in the world.
I love the way Garin's face lit up when the Olympic hockey team appeared on screen. I was 19 years old when it happened and 44 years later my face still lights up.
It wasn’t just Americans. There were no dry eyes Downunder as we saw Ali stand tall.
Garrin, no matter what team or country you play for always give it your best and make Mom and Dad PROUD.
Great reaction! Thank you for explaining 9-11 to Garrin. Wonderful to see y'all.
I vaguely remember the Miracle on Ice when it happened. I do know that it happened at a very low time in American history. There were several crisis globally at that time, however the largest one by far to the US was the hostage situation in Iran. Later in life I met one of the hostages while I was active duty in the Marine Corps. On his flight home after captivity from Iran, the plane played a tape of significant events they missed in their 444 days of captivity. It just so happened that one of the things on the tape was the Miracle on Ice game.
I would like to add one honorable mention to this list from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. During the team all around in gymnastics, the IS was in position to win their first gold medal ever in this event. It came down to the last team member, Kerri Strug, and 2 vaults. Her first attempt she failed to stick the landing, and also tore a tendon in her ankle. As she went back to the starting position, she was limping a little and was obviously hurt. She got set, took off in a sprint, hit the spring board, did her flips, came down, landed on one leg, put her hands over her head to finish the vault, and dropped to the floor. As medical and coaches picked her up and carried her off, her score came in. She had won the gold for her team. The crowd went crazy.
She was permanently injured from that.
I freaked out when I saw that moment live with Kerri Shrug. Part of me hopes she'll be the one to light the cauldron at the LA Olympics in 2028. They always pick someone inspiring just like that picked the Miracle On Ice team to light the 2002 Winter Olympics cauldron.
@@Zodia195 I could strongly get behind that idea
Garren, congratulations on your two games! Well done!
Garrin, I'm sorry if I misspelled your name. this one hit me in the sweet spot. I 'm 32 years old and have competed in 2 Olympics and unfortunately never medaled... but i do have 5 national championships and one 3rd place, at least i have medals for those. But just as fast as one single mistake happens, the thought of "youre lucky, better hope i dont get that chance again" has to come in. was hard especially for me i wasnt good at it at first. but don't dwell on the mistake, you will see every single athlete make multiple of them, at the top level all the time. they're not to be afraid of. keep it up! will be keeping my eye out for you in the NHL
When Muhammad Ali lit the torch I cried what a wonderful moment till this day when I see it I still cry
I’m a New Yorker born and raised. I was at work when the planes hit the WTC. I was also at game three of the World Series, and watched the president throw out the first pitch. You asked would people have booed if he had bounced the ball? I’m not sure. The only reason they may have is that. The weeks between 9/11 and game 3 of the World Series were some of the saddest, most stressful times to live in New York. Everyone was full of emotion, and the Yankees were our stress relief. Once the president decided to come to the game. The security level went up ten fold. To get into the stadium it took hours. Having to go through multiple security checks. The last being bomb sniffing dogs. Which every person had to walk by. Everyone was so tired and stressed out, and just wanted to enjoy the game. With everyone just getting to their seats when he threw the pitch. They may have booed him if he bounced it.
The one crazy thing I remember with the president being there. They had snipers covering the roof of the stadium. Every nook and cranny had a rifle barrel sticking out of it. It was pretty unreal.
Also I know you all enjoy watching videos on jets. On 9/11 they deployed F-16’s into New York. To guard against another attack. I remember leaving working immediately when it happened and headed home. It was crazy because the police were waving us to head away from the city. All the cars around me were doing around a 100 mph and nobody cared. Sadly the opposite side of the highway was filled with fire trucks and ambulances from all the suburbs. Heading to the city to hopefully save people. But sadly they were all gone. It was the freakiest thing I’ve ever experienced, and scary because I had family I was worried about. I got home to find everyone safe and sound. So I took my dog outside to have a smoke when two F-16’s came flying right over my house. They were high up but there afterburners were so powerful that they shook the ground. It was unbelievable. It was also the moment when I started feeling safe again. The F-16’s flew over my house for hours. Shaking it every time. But I didn’t care. It felt good.
Lastly I know you love the A-10. Well my nephew is in the Air Force. He’s works on base where they rebuild any A-10 guns that need work. He says there so loud, and powerful that they rattle the windows of his house which is a half mile away. Which is pretty insane.
P.S I rally enjoy your channel. Also have your son become a NY Rangers fan. They’re Stanley Cup contenders this year.
Amazing story, thanks for sharing. I was 19 when 9/11 happened. I often think 9/11 was our gen's Pearl Harbor because my grandparents said they remember exactly what they were doing when they heard about Pearl Harbor. One thing I remember in the days following was that uncertainty about so many things, the biggest being "will things get back to normal". I remember when SNL was going to air for the first time and the first image that showed was Guiliani with First Responders (I think it was Firefighters). I can't remember who said what, but a question asked, "So it's okay to be funny?" I think the mayor was asked that. So it was okay to laugh again.
Howdy you two! Congrats Garin keep your head up and don't get angry it can effect the way you play in a negative way. Win or lose try your best and stay focused. If the other team can see you upset they will take advantage of it, stay humble and relax. Peace from Central Texas...
I agree with you and Jono. When I got angry, I wait until I'm alone to scream and yell and throw things.
I watched the Olympic torch lighting during the 1996 Summer Games live on tv. That was definitely a defining moment in Atlanta history.
I was there when Mary Lou Retton won gold. What an experience.
Checkout Mikey' American Dream they went to Terry Blacks and Rodeo
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Yes they would have booed. This is America where you have the right and the duty to judge your leaders and voice your opinions.
I was born in a town considered the speed skating capitol of the world in 1976! My first job was at the local rink. I’ve met a few of the Hawks players from the old, old days in the 70’s! Laces up! Hockey rules! Blackhawks rule!
The Olympic woman soccer game was played in Athens Ga home of the Georgia BullDawgs in Sanford stadium
You guys should watch the movie Miracle. It's the story of the 1980 Olympics Hockey Team.
Didn't know your son played hockey -- that was my sport as well, one of them. I played with a Slovak in college. He was probably the best player at my uni at the time.
To me, patriotism is a belief in the values of a country. Nationalism is loving your nation because it is where you are from. I ascribe to being an American Patriot. Life, Liberty, and the freedom to the pursuit of happiness. Subtle but simultaneously large difference.
Thank You for explaining 9/11 to your Son. I look foward to seeing him play for the Blackhawks!! Unfortunately even some of our American children are not taught about 9/11, at least how it should be. Those where some great moments for us. I was 11 years old when our team U.S.A. beat the Soviet Union in the Olympics , I still get exited about it. Remember, they had professional players against our amateur team!! Mary Lou Retton was our National Sweetheart when she won in '84. So many memories. When Mohamed Ali lit the flame , it was very emotional.
every single american is taught about 9/11, I don't know where you got that idea
I was 8 years old while my little brother was just a baby when 9/11 happened. As such, whenever there's the subject of 9/11 in history class it's being taught.
@@BigGreenDub ok Big, I'm sorry, let me be more clear. I set out a sign Saying " Never Forget" on the date of that fateful day a couple years ago under my Flag. These kids walked by and didn't know why I put out the sign. I said " do you kids know the Date today" 2 of them said " Sept 11, 2022" when I asked them if they knew about it, they said they knew a little about it. So I hate to dis agree, many parents/ grandparents make sure thier kids know. The fact that they seemed to not get the importance of it is what got me. So , i don't know what is taught in school. I know these kids where not alive then. I was just taken back by them not getting the importance of it. It was not my place to say much. All I said was that I hoped they never had to see it and that many Americans died to make sure they don't. These kids where not dis respectful in any way, just curious.
@@johndalessandro6433 those were just 2 kids though, that doesn't mean that the rest of our young population doesn't know 9/11. Especially when compared to overseas children. I know plenty of young americans who were taught the importance. blame those parents not those kids.
@@BigGreenDub I didn't blame the kids. Don't put words In my mouth. Apparently you need to re read my post. I wad very polite to those kids. As they where to me. AGAIN, I WAS JUST TAKEN BACK AT HOW THEY SEEMED TO NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY I PUT THE SIGN UP. I clarified myself. I apologized for not clarifying myself. I even said i realized those kids where not alive when it happened so of course they will not have the emotional connection to it that we who where alive do. So...get off my rear end will ya??
Great reaction to a great video! Love seeing these father-son reactions!
And it's hard at times to do, Garon, but you've got to keep your cool when competing. The more you let the anger and frustration have control, the sloppier you'll tend to play and the more angry and frustrated you might get. After my second ejection from a high school football game when I let my anger take control my coach took me aside and said, "I get being mad. But if you let the mad win you let yourself down. If you're mad about something you've done, tell yourself, 'Okay, that sucked, but I'm going to remember what I did and focus better so I won't do it again.' If someone else did something that made you angry then tell yourself, 'Okay, that sucked, but I'm not going to let that guy live rent free in my brain by thinking about it. I'm going to focus on what I need to do and forget what he did.' That was almost forty years ago and I can tell you that advice has helped me a lot different ways in life.
I loved this video. Great job explaining to your son the big points of each situation.
You all have to watch the movie, Miracle, with Kurt Russell. The true story of the 1980 Olympic Ice Hockey Team. Such a great movie. You'll love it!
I think Garin would enjoy the movie The Mighty Ducks. Its about a bunch of teens playing hockey. Not gonna give it all away. And thats if yall can find the movie there.
Y’all should watch Miracle On Ice. It’s an incredible movie about that win!! Great cast! ❤
Way to go, hockey is AWESOME and I’m happy to hear about your accomplishments ❤❤❤
First time seeing your channel, great job!! I am from the States, and was a great video. Good luck to your son on his future, and wishing him the best in getting into the NHL! but remember, NHL is also in Canada!! lol.
Thanks!
My husband and I were at the Olympics when Carl Lewis won the long jump. Two of our runners also won gold medals. It was wonderful singing our national anthem 3 times in one night.
We had sung it a few times earlier in the two weeks of the games.
Ever since that time, I feel the tears of pride falling whenever I sing it at any event.
Aloha 🤙I was doing some clothes mending (sewing) while watching my queue of videos... when your reaction came on, I had to put my sewing needle down. These are special moments, and I appreciate that you have taken the time to watch and share. Great way to enjoy educating the family. 😀
Garren, when you get angry take it out on the other team by skating harder reacting faster and out playing the ones that made you angry, thats how you take that anger and turn it into your opponents.
Not a ton of glory, played D my whole live. Love you and the kid. Seems wholesome
Congratulations Garren on the winning games. Hope the whole Family Graham has a great week. From a friend in Texas. 🎉
Yes they would have boo’d him relentlessly!!
At the end of the video, there's a short clip of the late great Whitney Houston singing The Star Spangled Banner for the 1991 Super Bowl. It's another patriotic moment you should react to as well.
Wow that makes me feel OLD but very happy at the same time. I remember all but 3 of those.
Channel the Anger bud, that’s the key to hockey
In boxing close to 500 men have been killed in the ring in the last 75 years, the most dangerous sport.
Americans have always rooted for the underdog.
Because that’s our own history.
No one expected the rag tag American militias to be capable of defeating the super power called the British Empire.
There is a movie done about "the miracle on ice" it's obviously called Miracle with Kurt Russell, a big actor here in the States. I think your family would like it.
Excellent movie
Many don't know that the defeat of the Soviet red army hockey team at the Olympics by the Americans wasn't even the gold medal match. You wouldn't know it by the celebration, but they still had to play Finland to get the gold medal. The "Miracle on Ice" was named the top sports moment of the 20th century. As part of its centennial celebration in 2008, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) named the "Miracle on Ice" as the best international ice hockey story of the past 100 years.
I've wondered, too, if the crowd would have booed George Bush. At that time, it would have been unexpected. We were feeling kindly toward him, especially, and each other in general.
I was a child in the 2002 Winter Olympics. I remember watching it from my home inside Utah and ended up going to Rice-Eccles Stadium at University of Utah years later as a high school student and then attend University of Utah myself. I can never get over the emotions of that day.
The reverence and respect for what had happened is felt that day.
I was in college for that Olympics. Seeing that flag appeared it really churned me up and then I cheered when I saw that Miracle On Ice team show up to light the cauldron. Very fitting.
Wouldn't it be boring? If you want all the time. When you make a mistake just learn from it. It's part of being human. When you get mad you're just punishing yourself. William s
We have a generation coming up being taught to hate their country. We also have enough to hold the line. Stay strong America
In the words of President Reagan..."We are Americans "....
Max Schmeling actually was NOT a N zi and was discredited in Germany after losing to Joe Louis.
He actually became friends with Joe later in life after the war and helped him financially. It's a very interesting story and dynamic between the two.
I suggest taking a look at the book, and I believe there is a movie as well (not sure).
Garin, just letting you know that the NHL up to this point and time, consists of USA and Canada teams. Players make up these teams from all over but the teams themselves are American 🇺🇸 or Canadian. 🇨🇦 So if you want to play in the NHL, you have 32 teams out there. Now the Olympics and other regional events allows for players to represent their respective countries. Looking forward to seeing you as you continue your hockey journey. Oh yea… I know others have mentioned it but, really try to see The Mighty Ducks if you can. Even better… do a reaction video of it.
Great job as always.
Garren's an athlete. I can't even stay upright on ice much less control a puck😂
Jono, not that it makes a "hill of beans" difference, but Rulon Gardner's first name was pronounced "rulin'", it's actually ROO-lon.
You may not know, but according to the picture, Joe Lewis was from Ohio State (the school with the amazing marching band), and the school's teams are the Buckeyes, which is a flower in that state.
Correction. Boxing was 15 rounds. I'm not sure when they changed it, but Ali fought 15 round fights. Not that they lasted that long.
Side note about 1936 Olympics every country dipped their flag to Hitler during the opening ceremonies except the USA.
This video got me. More than once I had to wipe my eyes. I’m a 57year old, six foot, 300 pound Texas man and damn proud of where I come from. I may tease and argue that my state, favorite team, and BBQ is better than yours. But at the drop of a hat, regardless the threat, I will gladly stand shoulder to shoulder with my Brothers and Sister to defend our home, the United States of America. Thanks for this video. Looking forward to the next one. 🤠👍🇺🇸🇨🇱
Texan here too and yeah, as proud of our state as I am, I am just as proud to be an American. I come from a military family (my dad's a vet and my brother is currently serving). Like every time I hear Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA, I want to cry because it's just so meaningful.
If you haven’t watch the film ‘Race’ (2016). It tells the story of Jesse Owens.
Oh, Lord! Here I go again with automatic tears at the mention of 9-11, even after all these years.
Im also mad that you , the king of dad jokes missrd the the hitler joke 😂 i gree up with a bestie from SA. I wish i could find her.
Jesse Owens "The Buckeye Bullet" really made Hitler irate. You've got your Ohio State hat to support him. 🙂
If you want to check out the Greatest Guitar Player on the Face of the Planet. Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan (Von) Live at the El Macambo Texas Flood. MIND BLOWER. He's also my Brother. ❤❤
I’m glad your son likes hockey. The Canadian anthem is the only other anthem I stand for & sing along. Thank YOU Canada 🇨🇦 for HOCKEY!!!
Maybe the next time y’all are in the US you can come to Las Vegas & see a Golden Knight’s game. We just won the “real” Stanley Cup & NOT the thermos!!!
Hey guarantee. I think I spelled that right. William s
Enjoy your videos. However .................. we need to do something about the Ohio State and Georgia hats. Go Blue!!!!
Have you watched Miracle?
If you make a mistake, think of it ad a success , it is one more thing you now know not to do!
Don't watch the video about The Star spangled banner as you've never heard. It's not historically accurate.
Yes.I wish that version would stop being passed around UA-cam,the real version is actually much better!
A newscaster in Milwaukee spoiled the result of the miracle on ice game
Sup Boys?
That never happened, O’BUMMER did nothing, that was a straight up lie
Like it or not, burning of a flag is free speech
Yeah but not when the flag is on the ground. Worse: when it's on grass it's a flame hazard.
@@AC-ni4gt and when it’s at a professional game where most people want to get away from politics
@@AC-ni4gt It's protected speech whether the flag is on the ground or not.
@@rp3569 I agree. Remove all politics from sports. This includes the National Anthem and military flyovers.
@@cygnusx-3217 protected or free? Which one are we looking at?
No. 6 is factually incorrect. Max Schmelling was no Nazi. He, in fact, loathed Hitler and the Nazis. Max and Joe Louis actually liked each other. After both of their boxing careers were over, they kept in touch. Joe Louis was struggling financially in his later years, and Max gave him money to help him and his family. The whole rivalry between them was a propaganda battle invented by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels and a patriotic and sensationalistic American press. These two fighters mutually respected each other and had no ill will toward each other at any time in their lives.
Cant bring myself to watch sports anymore. Everything has become Political.
I get sick of skipping your monologues.
You guys have seen Miracle, right? Kurt Russell plays the coach of that olympic team (Herb Brooks), a must-watch for hockey enthusiasts! 🏒🥅