Best Marine Corps Promotion Ever!!!!

[@skyhiker9669]

Two Marines were walking through Walmart. My 4 year old son froze. He pointed to the two Marines. “Daddy... look. Heroes.” I stopped the two Marines, each twice my size. “Guys,” I said, “my son would like to shake your hands.” The two Marines suddenly stood at attention then each knelt down and shook my boy’s hand. They spoke to him for a minute or so. They were so kind, so gentle. Then they stood and saluted and my son instantly saluted back. Then they walked away. 17 years later my son became a United States Marine. It was his dream, instilled by those two warriors. My son was severally injured and was honorably discharged two years later. But his dream was realized. Thanks guys.

[@letitbe6604]

Thank you Sir for the touching story, I infinitely respect and admire US Marines, Though am not American!

[@storytimewithcharis]

Beautiful and inspiring! You raised a great man!

[@dorijandorijan7220]

@@letitbe6604 same here, utmost

[@juneduffy5220]

God Bless you son and his family. Thank your son for his service.

[@johnnyp.601]

And after that everybody stood up and clapped.

[@jackiegleason9272]

This reminds me of the quote famously attributed to G. K. Chesterton: "A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."

[@crashoverride8450]

That's so true.

[@georgejohnson3579]

I enjoyed watching the G.K. Chesterton on EWTN.

[@functionatthejunction]

Tell that to the Marines that show up for fund raisers and stuff around here. Most of them are too busy on their smart phones to shake hands or even make eye contact with anyone.

[@abigails4088]

It's beautiful... the one fighting for hate is doing what he does because he is *EAGER TO KILL* for what he believes in... but the one fighting out of love, is *WILLING TO DIE* for it.

[@functionatthejunction]

@𝓐𝓝𝓑 V𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗-M. D-P. R𝖍𝖆𝖊𝖋𝖓𝖍𝖞𝖗𝖘𝖙 Quoting a bigot to prove a point.

[@amarao.5507]

I love how respectful the child was!

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

Same here. Kid is being raised well 😊

[@go_rizzo_grow]

Couldn't help but have a big smile. That was fantastic

[@sydnigauwitz5556]

This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen.... allowing this child to do the pinning gave me chills and tears! Thank you for letting this child play such an important role!

[@jacobmontoya7172]

This is why we do this hard, hard job.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

This is one of the most special things I've ever seen!

[@ashleyyago3798]

Sydni Gauwitz-- Right?? I Agree. This, IS Too Cool.. This Must have Been a "Special, Commemorative Day, For this Little Kid Wyatt,(sounded like), to do the "Pinning".. 😍😍👏Very Nice!! Congratulations, Sargent!!🙌👐

[@douglasscott9904]

I once promoted a Marine officer pilot student while flying in our helicopter.

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

I really liked seeing the little girl in her blue jeans, hanging out with boys. My mom served. She liked her jeans. I like men generally; they tend to be good Allie’s if you’re in a situation (and I always am). I just thought there was something nice about it. Men get trashed on a lot but there’s some good ones out there. We wouldn’t probably be able to live our lives as free people without the military protecting the constitution of the United States for us. I think our freedom is paid for by the military and for this they ask very little. I think this is an under appreciated perspective but very valid even within United States borders. I also liked how neat clean and composed the Marines were. So I’m saying thank you in my roundabout way. It’s hard in the political climate to know what to trust or think. But I do know that they are protecting us from real threats to our values and that those values are important not superfluous, the constitution. I’m pleased a child was allowed to be part of this ceremony. I feel they are saying their power is derived from what they are trying to protect.

[@NewportMamabear]

That made me cry. So proud of that Marine and his men, his family and his wife. Thank you for your service. God bless you and Semper Fi!!

[@montythebugman6308]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish Tell your tale walking. Nobody needs to hear your BS while celebrating this cute family interaction.

[@DarthRevan2.0117]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish no

[@Linogewillkillallofy]

sensitive virgin

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

NINNY

[@fartzr.schmelli3351]

I remember these events growing up as an Army brat. I'm very proud of my father for his service in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He retired as a Command Sargeant Major after 36 years of proud service. I hope the young Sargeant instills the same pride to his Marines and family. They are one and the same. God bless.

[@mikejohnson9118]

An E-9 Unicorn...Bravo!

[@ariochiv]

We are proud as well.

[@david.m.304]

Now THAT is a REAL father AND a DAD. I'm not that religious but I'll still say God bless you, your family and your marine colleagues. Take care.

[@PhilippeMiniscloux-hq2zz]

❤❤❤❤👧🧔♥️♥️💍

[@papabear6431]

Not a single soul: Woodpecker in the packground: TASER TASER TASER!!

[@dwb6243]

CrazyCAO that was hilarious

[@CURIOUS_JOHNNIE]

😂

[@titozanella7704]

Tatatatatatatatttatatatattattttatattttatttatttatattatttatatatttta

[@Kev_the_panda]

Tased that damn worm

[@Tomatosaladz]

Mustve been michael

[@lowqualityspongebob3419]

When my dad got promoted to 1st Sergeant in Japan, my siblings and I got to put his new insignias on. Watching this kind of unlocked a forgotten memory...

[@TheLovelane2]

When children are involved in honorable things ,such as this one it's priceless! God bless America!

[@robeddy3722]

It teaches them to LOVE honorable things. That's awesome.

[@smefour]

God bless family

[@DionneGudgin-bf4ny]

He ain't got a clue what he is doing just following orders..but ok 👌

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

I'm an Air Force guy....Marines are beyond special, tough, brave and loyal!

[@CarmenFischer-td6es]

@@I-LOVE-EARTH i got an airforcefriend in Iraq and every day and night me prays for him to come back Like all the other forcemen there they are all heroes and pay a high price for our freedom

[@無題-iz2l]

⁠​⁠@@CarmenFischer-td6es he would be fine… wish of him coming back early.

[@robertmason7553]

Its more of a mind set. I was a Marine. What they taught me was discipline. How to control it. I was thuggish from the streets. It taught me a huge amount discipline. That kid is probably already readying himself for the Marines. If you dont worry about dying for what is right, then you probably dont belong in the Marine Corps. Im not talking fighting foreign wars but protecting home. Just like any father would do for his family.

[@bryantlane8646]

ARMY MAN…HERE I FULLY AGREE MARINES ARE THE BEST…GOD BLESS EVERY MARINE ETERNITY AMEN!!!DR.BRYANT LANE.

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

NO YOU ARE NOT !!

[@uadimwit]

A crayon user promoting a crayon eater. Mad respect. This brought tears to me.

[@Gogo.....]

also, a marine that can read, truly rare

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

@@Gogo..... i'm honestly surprised you can read.

[@JediKt]

I'm sure he'll have to straighten them later, but, for now, no one will care if they're a little crooked. Lol

[@ncard00]

Why would you ever have kids and a partner when being a soldier, at least if you’re being sent to war. The damage you inflict emotionally to those you leave behind is so huge, I just think it’s a very selfish thing, even if you serving isn’t.

[@raej1307]

@@ncard00 I'm guessing there's a paper on file somewhere that has your name and "BCD" on it.

[@lusti6511]

1st: Very cute. 2nd: Being promoted by exactly the one, who you fight for in the first place, is amazing. 3rd: Good parenting at work.

[@vestafreyja]

I'm a civilian, after watching that I'm in tears so very touching.

[@lusti6511]

@TravelCoach24 Well thats one way to look at it, mostly the one-dimensional way. I'm not promoting war at all, but killing has always been a part of human history, it's not a new concept. Maybe the tools have changed, but the behaviour has been there all way long. And of course i do no agree into governments going to war, but i always support the troops. If you'd like to have less war, vote for another government. I live in europe and without people willing to "murder" others, there would be a picture of the Führer hanging in every school, every government building. So where do you draw the line, at which point a war is "right", the reasons for it are "good". Thats what i mean by describing "one-dimensional".

[@leonardoflorentin]

i believe it meant to be that way, but wars are basically made for corporations not for the safety of anybody.

[@hawkeni]

l hope he can learn to look with more advance spirit and empathy. he has being promoted by his kid exactly to kill for others' kids and torn others' family also....

[@m118lr]

...EXACTLY!

[@redmondpeters7162]

This is VERY personal. To allow a child to render the promotion shows how much US service men and women care about and respect their country. Good show people 🙂

[@redmondpeters7162]

@Jorge Garza thanks 🙂

[@GurdeepSingh-cz4ci]

God bless them allways 🙏🙏

[@mcmjr405]

Well said, and absolute truth.. and Marines do that on a whole nother level!

[@daradiant1]

Of course. Had I stayed in the Navy longer my special needs son would have done mines.

[@donberry6079]

Amen, brother. Priceless !!!

[@amichaels8346]

You're already TEACHING this child SELF CONFIDENCE & COMPETENCE & a great EXAMPLE by letting him help with such an important task. Well done. 😊💙

[@torioakley6000]

“Good afternoon gentlemen” really brought a smile to everyone who heard it! So cuuuuuute

[@danielhaire6677]

Teaching a 3 yr old manners like that says great things about his parents.

[@oakleytori]

@@danielhaire6677 it definitely does!

[@themisspultone]

A polite word costs the nothing but could mean the world

[@kimberley1449]

I thought she said general

[@goatitisful]

That was Amazing. It made me melt. The whole situation is a perfect example of Semper Fi.

[@bernadettefehi2605]

That is so amazing to have his wife and children to be there to witness the occasion.

[@ForrestGump1212]

it is common for the family to be there to see a promotion.

[@mrsam5648]

A MINUTE OF SILENCE FOR THOSE WHO NEVER RETURNED HOME

[@tessarix]

RIP to them and love to their families.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

In all wars.

[@micheesagara1187]

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[@acousticviking7499]

the woodpecker disagrees.

[@v1pero734]

I gave the full minute. I needed an extra 2 seconds to pull my self out of it. RIP to all of the warriors of the world.

[@brentlohr3394]

Nothing but respect for every man standing there

[@TheKnuckleneck]

I still have a photo from my Dad's promotion to Major (Army) 40 years ago, with my Mom and me pinning on his oak leaves. Really great and special to have your kid a part of that. Congrats on the promotion and your beautiful family.

[@pauladams9067]

As an Ex. U.S. NAVY/ U.S. MARINE SURG. CORPSMAN THIS THE BEST PROMOTION I HAVE EVER SEEN. THANK THE OFFICER FOR LETTING IT BE PERFORMED AND RECORDED !!!!

[@theaafesoperator]

You were marine and sailor?

[@JenniferCox1111]

The Navy and The Marines are brother military branches. The Marines don’t have corpsman. Their medics are Navy corpsman that are FMF (Fleet Marine Force)

[@emmettcutter]

Ben Finny Paul never actually said he is a corpsman he might have just started in the navy or marines and switched branches

[@unknownop7144]

thankyou for service doc ,

[@irenerivera8298]

I wish I married u .s navy

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

As a civilian I must say that is humbling and touching as a father. Thank you all for your service.

[@felicitytaylor3764]

That's beautiful. We salute you all. Real men God Bless and keep you and your family's all safe and healthy amen

[@garyharmon1155]

That's so awesome, no higher honor sir ,than the love and respect of your family. That's what we're sadly losing in this country. God bless you and your family.

[@crystalcarpenter7986]

Thank you! God bless!

[@benniepoole3652]

Gary Harmon in 0 0.... 00 ml

[@benniepoole3652]

Crystal Carpenter p

[@flyoverkid55]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what it's all about. God Bless our servicemen and women, and their families.

[@flyoverkid55]

@ Suicidal Forest: Now, do you feel better about yourself in passing judgment upon people you know nothing about? I was referring to the interaction between father and son.

[@flyoverkid55]

@ Suicidal Forest: If you don't " give a shit ", then why are you bordering on apoplexy? You know nothing of this man, or me. Careful you don't get injured jumping to your ill informed conclusions. What is it about poorly educated types that have a penchant for rushing to judgment of folks they know nothing about?

[@flyoverkid55]

@ Suicidal Forest: As expected, more hateful rhetoric from some insignificant sniveler. Get over yourself and find some meaningful pursuit in life.

[@SakuyaKira24]

Suicidal Forest if you don't like it then why are you here? Seriously if you hate them so much don't watch its that simple.

[@jongsookim636]

Suicidal Forest Oh poor man. As a Korean, I affirmed that if there are not exist US military this world is all of hell. Every every day tons of thousands of mothers lost their son. Dictators like Staln, Mao, Kim jung-il and Hochimin massacred over two hundred millions people. Stalin, Mao and Kim ill-sung allied and bring about war. And they killed 5 million innocent people In Korea 1950. After the Vietnam war hochimin masacered 6 million democracy peoples and make 1 million boat people. Who are the murderer? Who killed innocent people? Who protect innocent people? Don't reverse process and result.

[@TheMustangBuilders]

Your have a beautiful family sir. Thank you for your service to your country.

[@skylovermc2146]

Ryan Butturini 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ernstbecker1]

This is a first ! It couldn't have been done any better.

[@jacktattis143]

rYAN: Oh yes< without a good family we are nothing I must have been away 2 years on Exercises and Courses i my 20 I have a friend who did 46 years

[@ganondorf153vancasand3]

For every American soldiers i Salute you all ! Greetings from Europe

[@MsZippo68]

Thank you for service in the name of master of Ameica the CRIMINALS ZIONIST

[@McCoysActionKarateAuburn]

Having lived the child side for both parents in the Army, one a combat infantry officer, it does my heart good to see direct acknowledgment of soldier’s (marine) humanity. It made me cry. I’m 65.

[@terrybardy2848]

That is very sweet and what a wonderful example for the son! The child had such nice manners! I love the "Good afternoon Gentlemen" and the superior officer's reaction! All the Marines including the commander were smiling.

[@garysheldonjr8379]

The fact that the boy even knew how to put the ranks on exactly right is just amazing. Ooorah i can see him being a future marine one day.🔥👍👍

[@sarashfuad3106]

Els sls this apart ala.qlkfgq al.labgh slays M aga alsnau aala😑😅😢😅😢😢😢

[@tamaraj4200]

He must have practiced a lot at home.

[@vandamn1164]

I would lose my mind if I didn’t get right. I would strip my clothes off and scream, “Take me to jail. I messed up big time!!”

[@denisejansma9286]

Semper fi!!!

[@shalijulinggi4037]

Wait that she is a he?

[@ganmadebbie5390]

My granddaughter then 2 almost 3 saw a man in a uniform and ran up to him and grabbed his leg and the poor guy looked stunned and like he was looking and trying to figure out what was going on...then she pulled on his shirt and was looking up at him and was pointing down...so he knelt down to her size and she gave him a big hug around his neck and and slobber kiss that only a 2 year old can do and told him in her sweet whisper voice she said "Thank You" and off she ran back to me...it took this fellow a minute to realize what just happened and when he did a tear was in his eye...we later found out that he was a general and his family was already sent back to the mainland...to this day she still does it minus the kiss of course...she is now 12 year's old and so proud of our Military Men and Women...

[@ayishas4385]

That's darling!

[@shadowfury428]

💜💜💜

[@1500Chevy]

okay no, this story is a complete lie, no way in fuck

[@yoHOBODAN]

@@1500Chevy go to china, Antifa.

[@chpchp3624]

Precious!!

[@ronnichols884]

I commend his C. O. and First Sergeant for letting his daughter pin his new rank on his collar. Very kind act.

[@menachem2521]

Son?

[@DonVideoGuy007]

It's his son.

[@terecee1204]

Absolutely beautiful. I especially liked his uniformed mates smiling.

[@othmansaoud8636]

by skay.

[@mamamalamut9241]

mi mniej się podobają jak sobie wyobrażę co potem będą robić w Iraku, Syrii, Libii zabijać takie same dzieciaczki

[@cristobalalvarez5491]

They all got smoked

[@EllenH.00]

The little boy is so cute! 🤗👶 I wish the soldier/sailor/airman/marine with the crutches in the background get well soon! 👍

[@albertogonzalez8336]

Is he not a soldier is a marine army are soldiers

[@antonkhalamayzer1379]

Concerned Teenager I dare u to call a marine a solider

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

Concerned Teenager - Just... don’t call them soldiers.

[@chemical8757]

Amen

[@antonkhalamayzer1379]

Concerned Teenager they hate it trust me

[@bruhitsnyla2405]

He walked up to them and said " Good Afternoon Gentlemen" And then he left and said " Good Afternoon Gentlemen"😭😭 Soooooo Cute!!!💙💙💙

[@joycecham2804]

Bruh it's nyla hello how are you

[@joycecham2804]

C Caymer 👍

[@marinemom351]

So adorable. Semper Fi from this Marine family.

[@Sgt.A]

2019k91 no shit ,his mom told him to say that. You think a child would come up with that on his own? It was still respectful and admirable

[@bachanaoli7817]

Vvyr

[@ElizabethZacharski]

That was so beautiful. Adorable little boy who was able to be a part of his father's promotion. I wish they did that a long time ago when my husband was in the Marines during Vietnam. He still won't talk about it but it's Semper Fi! I didn't know him then (he was just 18) young and he became a man with respect for his country and all the people he protected. They were the few, the proud ... the Marines.

[@samuelmandarelli2645]

I tried joining the Marines after my mother passed away when I was 17. I was declined due to being asthmatic. To this day… 42 years later… I feel a great sense of lose in my life… for both my mom and my missed opportunity to serve with the greatest military on earth. I thank each and every one of you for your service. Semper Fi.

[@kevinpittman2517]

i too was denied after having both high school JrOtc and 2 yrs of ROTC under my belt. i had broken up with a young woman who had cheated on me but 45 days later i was told i was going to be a father of which i had doubts was my blood. was denied because i was not married and had a child on the way. i tried 5 times taking the ASVAB(SP?) test and on the 5th attempt almost made it thru... so i felt very bitter i was not able to persue my lifes dream of serving... but i became a good father despite my ex's 20 yr attempt to make my life miserable. I admire and respect all branches of our military and in my heart know that i would have been a good soldier.

[@DistendedPerinium]

Denied USAF for the same reason in the mid 90s. Would have been cool to become an aircraft mechanic.

[@bradleyandrew8971]

Haven’t won a war since 1945. Real dads stay home. Not go overseas to kill other dads.

[@DistendedPerinium]

@@bradleyandrew8971 Oh aren't you just precious.

[@bradleyandrew8971]

@@DistendedPerinium American war machine is the ruling class recruiting the underclass using “watch cute family greet part time daddy and family slayer” films. This ensures military investments continue to fund ruling class extravagance and the under educated and under employed continue to enlist.

[@debraarizona4809]

That is sooooo special..what an awesome little soldier in the making,he sure has great finger dexterity pinning his dad.I know his dad is proud of him,and his son I am sure proud of dad. Thank you for sharing.

[@rolloverriderpgr]

Yes, he'll become another defender of our Country.

[@teresajoseph2]

Nice one

[@chunksaflyin]

I'm disabled Army and found this to be the best promotion ceremony I've ever witnessed. Thank you all, stay safe, stay frosty.

[@bretward6187]

That's the kind of thing that I don't mind if a grown man sheds tears ! Awesome, thanks for posting !!

[@frankholly1095]

If anyone ever thought that a Marine doesn't shed a tear, I'm sure there were a few tears of joy amongst the rank and file that day. Semper Fi gentlemen!

[@73kepakepa]

Thank you for all that you do and serving our country!!! America loves and appreciates the sacrifice you and your families make.

[@crystalcarpenter7986]

Thank you! We've sacrificed so little compared to most. Grateful for all who serve!

[@robdob6012]

Crystal Carpenter Marine!, Semper Fidelis, Oorah!!

[@ifonlyicared]

AGREED

[@gediminasmartinkus8625]

Zita

[@razztazz1982]

The smiles on their faces said it all. Thank you, to all who have served.

[@joegaito702]

To all the branches including the marines your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock way to go the few the proud the marines god bless you guys thanks stay safe and warm out there way to go job well done you should be amazed and proud thanks for everything !!! Joe ❤😂😂😂😅

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

That made my day. Crystal, you and the kiddo make it all worth it to him. He is blessed by God to have you both.

[@crystalcarpenter7986]

Thanks for the love, God bless you!

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Crystal Carpenter Semper Fi Crystal

[@majam9582]

Good Job You Little One

[@nunosoares2329]

Thank you all military folks (living, deceased, or disabled) for your service. The world is a lot safer thanks to your sacrifices. Sincere condolences to all military families for the loss of your loved ones. Rest in peace 😞🎖🪖

[@pauleinz9416]

A lot safer due to american military actions? ? Tell that to the Afghans, Syrians, Iraqis, Koreans, etc whose family members were killed and tortured by american people!

[@CG-xx2er]

@@pauleinz9416 go back in time and remember why we went. We didn’t just go because we felt like it

[@pauleinz9416]

@@CG-xx2er so why did you go? .....and lost....each and every time the american people and combattants went abroad they ignored the local culture and people - and were defeated . The world is not the slightest bit safer- just the opposite. Why you went yourself is only known to yourself- money? propaganda? Adventure?

[@caitlinmarsh4675]

But American people are safer.

[@ritual4734]

@@pauleinz9416 I would like you to remove Koreans, you have no right to speak for my country, which is better off due to American intervention. You obviously know nothing about the contributions that American troops served, good or bad.

[@deb4735]

Congratulations Marine, what a proud moment for you and the boy. THANKYOU for you service. And thank you to all that have commented that also have served our country. My son also served his country, once a Marine always a Marine. God Bless our Nation and All.

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

Awesome comment. Wish there was more people like you on KZbin.

[@edstockley8993]

Global terrorist dirt bags

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

ED Stockley Get fucked lowlife!

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

Deb v I like you

[@Theodicy101]

Congratulations Sergeant, though I realize this video is 8 years old. What a very special moment though with your young daughter pinning on your new rank. She did great! God bless all our current servicemen and women, and all our veterans for all they've done and continue to do for our nation!

[@rahulvp9184]

I don't know why i watched this i am not even a American but after watch this i feel some kind of proud on that little kid and his dad. Salute from India

[@armaanlonee216]

kashmiri ny tera kya bigada bhai ....

[@yaminhaqani6387]

@T Zone tumlogu ne kashmir mai halat kharab kar k rkhay hai, ab jab fight back ho rha hai to halat kharab hogaye? 😂😂 Douchebag

[@gauravdey4163]

@@yaminhaqani6387 Hamne kharab ki hai ki pakistan backed terrorists ne? Kisne ki hai? Kashmiri pandito ko kisne mara?

[@yaminhaqani6387]

@@gauravdey4163 maama panditu ko terrorist ne mara, mgr 90's se locals ko kon maarta aa rha hai? Yaha tak ki tumhari apni flim industry ne b Haider mai dikhaya ki yaha pe army kitnay baygunah logu ko maar rahi hai.. ar jake UN report pado, yaha jaise b halat hai usko 90% credit India ko jata hai ar 10% Pakistan

[@ks12253]

@@yaminhaqani6387 so, u think that ur mosque and those Imam which use to spread venom from the speakers and ask Pandit to leave or convert weren't terrorists. I'm sorry, they where local ppl who wanted to make kashmir a muslim country but India will not allow that. We believe in values of secularism and we will do everything to protect our democracy and secular ideas. We won't allow another Pakistan to be carved out from India. We will stand till our last breath with the ppl of Jammu, Ladhak and those Kashmiri which always support India. India will not compromise with her principles on with she stands for.

[@davidlester7066]

Fantastic to see a young son promote huis father ,respect from the U.K

[@siggyodom955]

I would like to thank the person or people that posted this. My salute goes to the child and parents for a job well done. From one child of a United States Marine to another, you have made me proud to have the honor of watching this video of you honoring a United States Marine. Thank you for protecting me and our nation Sir. May God bless you and your family and our great nation.

[@dajo2824]

That was great. Thank all y’all for your service. We respect you and your families so much.

[@aditiban002]

My heart just melted... Im sure the lil guy will be a fine Marine some day... I pray with all my heart that there will be no War... No need for any War... And our soldiers , no matter which country will be all Safe and Fine.... Just as all Civilians... Respect from India...

[@irvinw5810]

My dad served 11 years as a Marine. He stopped right before I was born... I wish I would of been able to see him get promoted to Sergeant like this! Semper fi Marine! Thank you for you sacrifice and service!

[@Gidget5776]

OhMyGosh. Just seeing this for the first time! Tears rolling down my eyes . God Bless! Great Job Wyatt!

[@joegaito702]

To all the marines your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love and respect you guys thanks job well done you should be proud appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

[@charlieh2358]

I love the fact that two of the marines are helping watch the other kids.

[@codyshowalter7128]

They’re family

[@Cheryl1916]

@@codyshowalter7128 v.b. hvnnv

[@chochjwei8245]

~

[@icantbelieveimsayingthisbu84]

I hear ye, definitely a big change to killing innocents kids with air strikes

[@TheRealPsychoDevil]

The UMC takes care of their own

[@mcoleman6893]

Dad is a righteous Marine. The child is squared away. Good work all around!

[@sunshinepurple1043]

We used to call these Kodak moments. A mental image that stays in the memory forever.

[@thomasgood2549]

Tracy Sault hello Tracy

[@richardpratt9267]

As a former marine Sgt I loved this video. I loved serving. This must have been a real joy to have your daughter pin you. Simper fi.

[@kenjohnson190]

As the father of a Marine, I can say that loving and valuing your children is walking in the footsteps of your father. Sometimes you don't get to choose who your family is, sometimes you do.

[@thecakeisalie6392]

50% comments: Aww that's adorable. 50% comments: dafuq that background noise

[@mamamalamut9241]

NATO to bandyci

[@RandomGuys_]

That’s a military woodpecker lmao

[@hb7208]

🤣🤣👌

[@rustlingidk]

The cake is a lie it is a morse code sound

[@ianecarbungco6887]

@@RandomGuys_ constantly pecking trees due to ptsd

[@hollismccray3297]

This was the most adorable thing I've seen today. Thank you for your service, all of you!

[@eddylawson9418]

My brother passed away almost a year ago!!! He was a very proud Marine until the end! Everything he did was about being a Marine! On behalf of my brother simplify and hoorah!!!! He give me a ball cap that said Marine on it and I told him that I didn't feel right wearing it as I wasn't a Marine! But he told me that I could because I was the bother of a proud Marine! I wear it with pride today I miss my brother 😢😢😢😢 stand tall to all of you that was a Marine hope you feel the same way that my brother did!!!

[@TheMadManPlace]

And everyone in the squad was suppressing a smile - love that...

[@Liza144]

"Good afternoon gentlemen," that was so cute

[@tonylittle8634]

That brought tears to my eyes and I’ve been retired for 20 years

[@Sandysue329]

Thank you for this touching story. I also thank your son for his service, I hope he is able to realize what his sacrifice gave us, and continues to give us…freedom!

[@carlaaustin6054]

That is inspiring what the officer read. It was so precious what his son did. That Sgt has a lot to live up to..

[@michaelykwon]

no just a lot of living to no...

[@petepage8771]

i am 65 years old and not ashamed to say i got misty eyed when i saw this,that is truly what america is all about, a true american family!

[@daniel280194]

Kill and get killed, awesome...

[@ronsteiner4630]

Semper Fi. OooRaah

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Daniel Jiménez serving something bigger than yourself. Where ever you are in the world, if you were being oppressed, we’d give our lives to fight that evil.

[@daniel280194]

@@MrMann-gt1eh I really respect that, and I think that your navy, the marines, and all your army are true warriors, what I don't understand is what do you figth and die in other countries, I saw a lot of videos when the marines come back home and see their families, that's really touching, but you don't have to do it, nobody has to die out of their homes just 'cause your pressident says that you will bring peace and freedom, we're all humans, we're all citycens in this world and we have to understand that we're brothers. That's what I feel, trust me I don't want to be disrespectful or anoying, peace.

[@LilliLamour]

Pete Page I got misty eyed to sir

[@Devildog-jm4pf]

Definitely a hoooa moment...glad to see respect and confidence is being instilled in that beautiful family..Godspeed to you and everyone you are surrounded by Sergeant. Semper fi...

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

Don't Marines say "oo rah"?

[@Devildog-jm4pf]

@@WorthlessDeadEnd absolutely they do chief...had already knocked back some JD when I typed that comment. My apologies for using wrong jargon..

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

No hoooa, its oooo raaaa.

[@glendahoward8259]

Thank you for your service sir. Take good care of your beautiful daughter and God bless you and yours.

[@suegregory1033]

That was so BEAUTIFUL! And was raised the way all children should… Love it! Thank you for all that you all do and to your FAMILIES, they pay the price more than all of us, loss of time and space with their Loved ones!!!

[@prestonsmith4836]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe..??

[@kathyjoburrow7563]

God bless you for your service, Sergeant. And God bless that little gentleman, as well. ❤

[@prestonsmith4836]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you’re fine and staying safe….?

[@truthberkley2610]

That was one of the cutest things I've ever seen

[@kdvidorus]

BEAUTIFUL ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY🙏🇺🇸❤️ from a AIR FORCE BRAT✈️

[@michaelr.2428]

The marines keep finding a way to becoming more COOL.

[@pfdrtom]

Like joining the Ranger Regiment.

[@michaelr.2428]

@@pfdrtom then they'd be cool and good

[@michaelr.2428]

@@pfdrtom 2/75th

[@pfdrtom]

I wore a black beret when only WE wore a black beret. 1/75...sua spent, brother!@@michaelr.2428

[@michaelr.2428]

@@pfdrtom Now everyone wears them, but ya know what, there are a lot more kids doing time where it ain't safe. I see a lot of kids going in now finding new respect for the Rangers and what they have to do compared to other branches. I tell them Rangers have got to always be ready to get their hands dirty. There are a lot of good people going in. Many wanting to be part of a unit where they can say "Airborne", be it 101, 82, or Rangers with a "Airborne" rocker over the top of the 75th scroll. Proud of these kids. I always steer them toward learning about the lineage of the Rangers, especially from Viet Nam era. They eat it up. Only hard working kids are gonna be in the military now. The average kid on the street today isn't worth a damn. They're all mommy's boys.

[@aaroncunningham5381]

Gotta love it. That was way too cool for letting his youngster do that for him. Another future marine, I'm sure.

[@rayaponte6530]

Freakin awesome!!!!

[@katrinawilson5119]

Aaron Cunningham Right that was soooo sweet

[@gidzmobug2323]

Aaron Cunningham Speaking of future Marines, I'll bet all the others were trying to keep a straight face while this was going on.

[@ciannamccoy6253]

When my nephew got MSgt, his eldest boy pinned him. 3 weeks later, he joined the JROTC - Marine .. The tradition lives on!

[@jimrosson5697]

Katheryne Koelker

[@dessertman1181]

That will be with this young man his dad and there family for life. God bless them and congratulations on your promotion.

[@davidgray5209]

I have upmost respect for Marines . My stepfather was a Marine. I regretted not inlisting. Thank you for protecting are great nation!!!!

[@larryhuddleston7301]

Being an Army man, I was very pleased with this promotion. The daughter is a treasure! Congratulations!

[@MrMama-yj3fg]

What country's army are/were you in?

[@jimsfryd]

son

[@johnnygutierrez9199]

This is the finest example of being the example that you want others, under your command, to be ! Thank You U.S.M.C.

[@fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786]

Praise God for our military and those currently serving - also those who have previously served. This is so precious that this man's little one helped out in the ceremony. That had to mean SO MUCH to both father and child. Damn onion chopping ninjas...

[@MarkBush-en5cz]

My oldest son, US Navy Lt Cmdr selectee, is going to administer the Oath of Office to my youngest son, newly minted USMC 2nd Lt, at the end of March, and I, USAF Capt, hope to pin his gold bars on his uniform. My life will be complete, two sons, two engineers, two military officers.

[@titozanella7704]

The only way to be a soldier: a real Man under the Uniform. From Italy God Bless America!

[@sandralopez8807]

God bless the Marines! This was awesome to include his family! Sgt, thank you for your service, and congratulations on your promotion.

[@hamdanmohammedfazza1326]

Thanks dear

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Sandra how are you doing!!

[@hamdanmohammedfazza1326]

Fine and you

[@barrymarcus4980]

Sandra how do you feel when whatcing this

[@joshuaporter3360]

Hello

[@waltcraig8098]

I served in the US Army in the early sixties and the US military is very diligent about taking care of service members families. It isn’t perfect but this shows how to get it right. Since this is dated in 2016, I wonder if this sergeant has been promoted again. He and his family are entitled to be proud of his service to our country.

[@AlexMkd1984]

💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@bobhill9124]

So wonderful! I was promoted to sergeant in the Marines too, many years ago. While forever a special memory in my life, it wasn't nearly as moving as this. Semper Fi!

[@ribitt06]

Thank you FAMILY for your service and sacrifice. This was heart touching. Thank you.

[@sword1066]

No one: Not a soul: Americans when they see a soldier even on a video: *thank you for your service sir*

[@Israelball]

Warrdyy it's true. It's not kind to make a comment about that.

[@BOBBYRIF1]

HOOOAH!

[@papabear6431]

I think of a soldier and i thank them before continuing my thought. Thank you for your service

[@fauzanbri]

thank you for you comment sir

[@austenbrown9549]

Yeah not really, I barely ever hear people say that... but how would that be funny anyway?

[@dysfunctional_vet]

Crystal, thank you for posting this..... this is why we us vets wear the uniform....it is for you and that young man. May the LORD bless you beyond measure

[@jonb2046]

Only in the Marines can you witness something so touching with someone getting tased in the background the whole time.

[@xo0zombiegirl0ox]

That's one of the cutest things I've ever seen on KZbin. That kid is adorable lol

[@katygravley54]

That was so precious! Also it caught my attention when the one Marine was reading all of the directions for the Marine that was to get the promotion, he said,” In the year of our Lord 2016.”🙏🙏🙏

[@katygravley54]

Hello Barry Joseph, I am walking with the Lord! How about yourself?🙏🙏🤗

[@barryjoseph9623]

@@katygravley54 I’m doing great thanks, where are you from ?

[@katygravley54]

@@barryjoseph9623 Glad to 👂 you’re doing great 👍. Where are you from?

[@barryjoseph9623]

@@katygravley54 I’m from Orlando Florida but currently stationed here in Afghanistan Kabul on a mission....And you, where are you from ?

[@katygravley54]

To Barry Joseph, You are in a great grandmother’s prayers!🙏

[@nanharrington6323]

That was the most beautiful promotion I ever have seen.

[@SALTSoldiersComingHome]

congratulate them on their happy return, can see how happy their loved ones and families are.

[@gordonadams4793]

This country loves its military and appreciates thier sacrifice. God bless all who serve. From both sides of the aisle.

[@psithurismique]

What a very polite kid! Hope he'll grow up to be a real gentleman

[@pauleinz9416]

Another poor boy who possibly will be indoctrinated and learn how to kill fellow humans 👎

[@HeyYaaaaaaaa]

He’s in prison for attempted murder now

[@hihihihi3806]

@@HeyYaaaaaaaaBro source?

[@HeyYaaaaaaaa]

@@hihihihi3806 yeah

[@dami8875]

@@HeyYaaaaaaaa "Yeah" Bullshit.

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

This makes me proud to be an American! Thank you to all those who are serving or have served!

[@joanieb641]

That little guy was so good. How proud this soldier must be of his son.🇺🇸