Dierks Bentley Makes a Life-Changing Contribution

[@jeffjenine]

I am a veteran and love what her show does for my brothers and sisters in arms as well as their families. Shes wonderful! Thanks Ellen...from us!!

[@jessicacoley8745]

Thank you for your service

[@michaeldesjardin7489]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelm5236]

This is every Soldiers story sadly... As a Nation we need to do better for our Soldiers and Vet's !!! Thank you Ellen

[@cerrawiley0484]

That is absolutely heartwarming. I know a lot of military families (we are at Lewis too) who struggle, and it truly is something that family not only deserved, but clearly needed. There are a lot out there struggling day to day-- I am grateful we are not, for now-- and it is amazing that there are people like Dierks out there to lift them up. Many people believe the military has it "made" because of the benefits, but there is a lot more in life than that, so thanks on behalf of all of us. :)

[@abigaillangille5151]

I'm glad there is still people like this on the earth...

[@pnwadventurer9674]

Abigail Langille me too

[@doctoredable]

Abigail I am glad there ARE still people like this on earth also.

[@kathleentyson6727]

It's so upsetting to,see our military families suffer financially I was married to a Marine 50 years ago had it not been for my parents support we would have been living in poverty wonderful to see that not only Ellen supports our troops but musicians as well god bless

[@johnbaldock6353]

From a Nobody in England, Thank you For your Service Keeping Both Of Our Countries safe And to Ellen For making me cry with her Kindness! XX

[@JohnH20111]

you are somebody

[@DaveTingwaldd]

I wanna like this video, as a veteran, about a million times! Like it for what Ellen does, what Dierks is doing for the troops and what sacrifices this family and millions more are making for our country! God bless.

[@breannaanders]

Dierks has given so much to so many different military families so has Ellen. they are truely amazing people!

[@SpeckszDaBoss]

Ellen’s not amazing but dierk is definitely genuine

[@michaelkoop6731]

Than u for ur service may u be blessed for ever. Thanks Dierks Bentley for u help with our military.

[@epicbagelswag]

Saw him in concert twice!! All about the military, live this guy. God bless our military 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MiguelMartinez-ez6rd]

It’s heartbreaking to see A soldier struggling financially. These men and women sacrifice so much for our country and the people. May god bless all of them and I hope we can do something about the military families struggling financially.

[@Tim.1113]

Miguel Martinez No kidding. Lazy asses on welfare are living better than this great family.

[@manofiske3318]

It's called public service for a reason. Money hasn't or rather shouldn't have any bearing upon one's inclination to give of themselves. This preoccupation; obsession really with material wealth has completely corrupted the rankand file among law-enforcement. Salary, "benefits" are of no consequence , you're in and then you're OUT , no more than 3-4 years MAX.

[@Lfavored777]

Thank you Ellen. You are a generous and wonderful person for giving back to those in need.

[@shortsparks]

They both deserved every penny, thank you for your service to this country, and may you come home safe once again.

[@jamescarey9197]

There is no way to really say "Thank You "enough to our military people, but this woman tries to every day, thank you Ellan

[@ryllagasaway8490]

Thank you for your service and keeping us safe .

[@catg8383]

It's great to know there are many good hearted people left in this world who help and give so generously to others, especially to anyone in great need... To our service people who have risked everything for our country. Respect, thank, acknowledge those who have served in our Military.

[@jerrydon575]

Damn you Ellen, how dare you make a grown man cry. Super happy tears.

[@libertyBuilders]

It's a shame when our heroes are struggling and our senators are eating $3000 catered lunches on our dime!!!

[@danielblackwulf9466]

I'm pretty much thinking the Senators and Congressmen need to eat MRE's exclusively and get paid the same as an E-1 in the Military. Maybe then the troops can get some assistance from those overfed, under worked, political leaches who's only goal is to rip the country off.

[@MichaelDelvalle-nt4gp]

amen to that

[@davidigleniec2483]

I think i'll listen to some tool, greay band

[@derekc.nordbye8698]

Pisses me off, too!!!!

[@ejbrabant]

This most wonderful woman (Ellen) behaves with a magical spirit of generosity. She deserves nothing but respect and kindness from those of us who enjoy her on television or You Tube. She makes the world a better place. Thank God for Ellen.

[@davidinchester]

Great to see such generosity, but terrible to see such negative comments about a military hero, well done Dierks and good luck to the military family. To those of u with negative comments, would u put on a uniform and fight for others, and if u wouldn't, could u please shut up and go back into ur perfect world....a world guarded by heroes who do not ask anything of u?

[@Centrinario]

David Elliott That's the thing. A lot of people don't believe that what the soldiers are doing over there is good. The more foreign occupiers (which is how locals view them) you send around the world, the more world hates them. It's not the soldier's fault, he's just doing what he's told, but that doesn't mean he's doing good. What he's doing is detrimental to the security of Americans at home.

[@davidinchester]

Golden Boy Don't knock a hero, support ur troops always and thank God for them!

[@Centrinario]

David Elliott I totally would, except for 2 small things: 1) I'm an Atheist. 2) I don't want the government sending troops around the world. It does America no good.

[@spidey3000]

June Chung I thought the first was more useless than the second really, had nothing to do with the damn subject.

[@shankdrummer06]

Golden Boy Right, because we are never attacked first. No one would possibly ever think of attacking the most hated country in the world.

[@Shrasha]

Respect to your military and family from my family, military family and military from across the pond in England. We are brothers/sisters and we root for all. RESPECT

[@danleiICESKATINGGURL]

Hope Chad returned home safely! Thank you for your service!

[@jazvluvies]

He did and now he is a DS

[@davidmcmullen967]

SDS actually but yes

[@skipperooo7]

Dierks and Ellen are amazing. It's wonderful watching people receive blessings. Truly inspiring.

[@donmcneil4679]

Mighty Fine Gift for one of Our Wonderful Service Families who really needed a Boost. God Bless Elen as Well, She's a Wonderful Lady.

[@brianwolf3503]

145 thumbs down??????? What in the world is wrong with people?? No reason a video like this should have a 👎🏻 Thank you Ellen and Dirks for everything you do. Also I want to thank any and all who have served or are serving this country to keep us safe. God bless you all

[@ragdoll524]

Dierks Bentley and Ellen-May the wind be always at your back for helping the military family. I cried tears of happiness.

[@ayeshahayathayat5663]

i watch ellen everyday and i cannot believe how amazing she is...a truly kind,generous, and a great person at heart...how she is changing the lives of people thats truly truly amazing...but its sad to see how the ones who serve their countries with their lives staying away from their homes for years ..serving their nations selflessly..they are not paid the much they deserve...at least they should be facilitated financially so that their families who are giving so much sacrifice should be easy at financial side....Thanks Ellen for spreading so much love and happiness Love from your biggest fan in Pakistan

[@samc.7323]

This is exactly what we need to do for these guys and their families!

[@wahltowahl1]

I love this! Ellen your the very best person. So kind and caring! Your friends are wonderful to. Such positive attitudes.

[@michelleegan182]

Thank you Ellen for such heartwarming shows. It's so nice to see you helping so many people. Your shows make me belive in the goodness of others. Seeing other people's struggles helps to put my struggle into perspective . Your show is inspirational. it's so lovely to be uplifted just by tuning in to watch you! thanks for being you.

[@bananaboo216]

Ft Lewis woohoo!!!! Thank you for your service! My husband is in military as well so I know how much this couple goes through.

[@michaelstruble8105]

That's so nice that they got the help they need and deserve.this is also a nation wide problem that is ignored.maybe someday it will get better.

[@jbdb4765]

Wanted to say THANK YOU.. Dierks Thank you for helping our military men and women and there family. That says a lot about you as a person.

[@brendanmaccall761]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ELLEN! You are every thing that is right and good about America, lass.

[@bigfishbluesband]

The McGee family loves you for your love of deserving people to celebrate and make their lives better if just for one day.......Thank you for kindness.....Patrick McGee, Astoria, Oregon

[@teddosborn9632]

Ellen you are awesome for what you are doing. Class act! Direrks Bentley is awesome also. My hat's off to all of you.

[@divinelyfavoredgem509]

Hooah! Ellen you are a true angel in disguise for many. Stay Blessed !

[@kinggator9878]

I know this guy!!! He’s awesome a true soldier and amazing person. This NCO is what a true leader is

[@srjshapthnktl4978]

at peace and relief with the good gift. God bless the family.

[@MrNikkimaxine]

ss1 aps do what say that get to now that for you not sure going trust you will get to now you frat

[@bigpaulsr6260]

Hoorah!!! From one to another appreciate your service Brother and to all my military brothers and sisters, past and present

[@Cbabilon675]

Ellen: I am proud to call you sister. I hope God blesses you and what you do for ALL military families. Thank you. And Happy New Year!

[@klstars773]

Why? He's always been so humble to his fans he's never let his success get the best of him. And the charity work he does as well shows he's a good person. But glad you changed your mind about him.

[@rebeccaleyva]

Thank you Ellen for helping out troops, I'm a spouse of a 23 year veteran and I know exactly the struggles these families are going through. The soldiers put their lives on the line so other can complain and dishonor our flag and our country. And us the wives are left behind from state to state country to country. Most of us don't complain because were in it 100% along with our military guys. But what hurts the most is people dishonoring America, and our flag. Please be kind to one another ! 🥂

[@ttonypayne5077]

Absolutely fantastic, NO family should find themselves in a financial difficulty while the husband/ wife are doing there bit for there Country. Well done mum you did not give up.

[@ReactionDaniel]

Please people don't talk negative and yes my father is in the army he has been in the army for 28 years he made the decision when he had my sister and me, he sacrificed so much that he had to miss my sisters birthday twice but come for mine only, it hurts me the fact that he couldn't come during my sisters birthday, money is one thing love is another, this guy gave money to this family, that shows that he would give money to a family in need then spend it on himself. People sometimes don't understand that the economy is not great and probably the government will work on that but the people in the military go through so much, just please don't think negative be supportive. If you are in the military thank you for your service. HOOAH.

[@victorjeffers1993]

Shame to those 193 thumbs down ! The Sacrafice that this family is making so you can enjoy freedom ! They deserve a helping hand as the rest of our military families ! God Bless them all !

[@coltsfan4lyfe]

As a fan of metal, I obviously really don't get in to country music, but Mr. Bentley now has a new fan. But there's another reason why I absolutely LOVE this video. It has a real live action super hero in it: Sergeant Sparks. Any member of the United States Military are my super heroes. Thank you sir for EVERYTHING that you do for this country, and for me, which includes the ability to type this comment. Stay safe sir.

[@typerdog305]

well done ellen, you are a treasure, for recognizing the sacrifice only just a small percent of us take on. less than 1% wear the uniform. Dierks is amazing. he's such a talent, such a big heart. thank god for what you both do !!! Lisa from PHL ~Liberty USO center. we love our service members and their families. over 300 volunteers man the center that takes care of them 24/7365 days a year. while they are traveling through philly. and we are desperate for a new kitchen? any ideas?

[@typerdog305]

new kitchen ?

[@CaitlinMarieFraze]

Ellen truly has a heart of gold

[@KatesYoutube5]

God bless him for doing this. That family truly deserves it.

[@native9275]

Well deserved. Thank you and welcome home. Watch your six and return home🇺🇸💯🤘

[@mysticfritz4604]

Update ladies and gents that was my drill Sargent at fort Benning just last month

[@cp-vr7ly]

He was my senior drill sergeant

[@g.santos2230]

He was my SDS shut up

[@Money_Mozart]

He was my SDS everyone shut up

[@rodgerroberts5187]

Big Fred R SDS Sparks.. hit the tree

[@Jseedeyreyde]

Where's all you c-254 people

[@barrica2324]

If you live in America, you should have nothing but respect for our soldiers. No questions, smart remarks or hate. Just respect. They put everything on the line for us, when half of our citizens dont even deserve it. Im thankful for every American solider, thank you so much.

[@420intheevening7]

You sir are every deffinition of a real man.

[@rosebusch238]

I cry during every one of these. So deserving!

[@LOVERHATERFIGHTER17]

I cried..i really cried..truely a blessing to this family..God bless our soldiers

[@brittew22]

that is awesome!! i already like dierks bentley this just made me like them more!!! about time more recognition goes to our soldiers!!! stay safe and come home soon to all deployed!! and thank you to those soldiers past, present, and future!

[@JKnoxvillesgirl01]

Thanks Ellen and Dierks for making me cry.

[@ANA.sees.the.World12]

God Bless Dierks for doing that. I pray the Sparks family does well after this. Ellen, you are awesome for bringing Dierks and the Sparks together.

[@BrookeSparks-lt4kt]

Just wanted to say the sparks family is doing great now

[@g.santos2230]

😭he was my drill sergeant and I got his last smoke session before he got off the trail my hero

[@cambam_0157]

He was my drill sergeant in basic training. Good man, good leader.

[@aaronkrudener4671]

i just graduated also are you a warpig/ Did you just graduate? Sparks is an amazing drill sergeant.

[@cambam_0157]

aaron krudener nah bro

[@josh691978]

Every veteran deserves this, Ellen is awesome

[@richardm1631]

Ellen great job again you make people happy help them out you got big heart

[@NW_Blessed]

God bless Ellen man. I know she has her moments being a part of the elites but the lives she helps make me have faith in people.

[@grumpyponies]

Thank You for all you do!

[@tonypence0602]

People can say what they want about Ellen, but I truly appreciate the way she recognizes and helps military families.

[@gmctech]

Our military personnel should never want for anything.... sacrifice these men, women and families make to keep us safe is immense and yet they ask for nothing... it's time we re-evaluated where our tax dollars are going and start paying these men and women of the military well....

[@Kollector74]

Warms my heart to see giving like this.

[@rhinaregina5806]

thanks Elle for show and Steve you guys trying to help people don't have money that great God bless you all and I go be praying for you guys God bless you more than!! $$$!!;

[@toribby90]

They lie when they said were not deploying. Were always sending someone somewhere. Whenever we have peace world wide that's when our soldiers can stay home at peace... but we all know that will never happen. My husband serves our country and I love him so much for what he does(:

[@oscarwildeghost]

I wish I had 50,000 to give to every American serving our country. The true 1% of our nation.

[@jesentry5339]

He was actually my drill sergeant for basic training, great guy

[@lightmyfir3]

Damn, only country boys have hearts like that. God bless you Dierks!

[@ananyajain5189]

U are so beautiful inspiration for so many generations God bless u very very long and healthy life

[@rebeccahassell1603]

Ellen is amazing and deserves every last drop of success she has.

[@Missie20278]

Brought tears to my eyes...so sweet.

[@WorrylessSmilemore4]

just another reason to love Dierks Bentley even more!!!!!!

[@stephenbryant6461]

He was my drill sergeant in basic training.

[@Paintflip]

Just one of the many reasons I love Ellen, and the show!!

[@MrSomeTeacher]

There are four American heroes in this clip. Brava, Ellen! Bravo, Sgt. Sparks! Brava, Mrs. Sparks! Bravo, Mr. Bentley!

[@TheKeets25]

I cried! I love seeing people give back!

[@kristenramsey8471]

Man this made me cry tears of joy

[@AyeItsGabo]

they deserve every penny

[@saiidaideed]

Honestly talking, I always find myself in tears with Allen show. She rocks and deserves respect. You are role model Allen.

[@saiidaideed]

Keep it up

[@saiidaideed]

Oh wait! Not shame, u should educate urself before you speak of what you know not.

[@saiidaideed]

Sam S none taken.

[@SoCalBarbie22]

Amazing! Our military deserved to be honored!

[@JayBeacham]

Very heart warming. Too bad it can't happen for all the vets.

[@attlee2010]

Wasn't expecting to cry! Great family x

[@marlyrod7342]

This annoys me because some bloke throwing a ball makes more money than these heroes risking their life for our country, it's bullshit

[@eclypse3d]

+marly rod And yet he just gave easily a standard years salary to someone out of pocket..... WTH have you done lately?

[@melindasnaps9816]

well, for starters, hes not "some bloke theowing around a ball" hes a country music superstar. And i dont agree that ball players make more than service members either.

[@marlyrod7342]

+eclypse3d I wasn't talking about him if you read my comment. What have you done? Instead of trying to be a bitch?

[@eclypse3d]

+marly rod makes no difference you glabally attack professional ball players because the disparity between professional sports salaries and I would assume someone working at taco bell? no I had it right the first time, what have you done lately bitch....

[@marlyrod7342]

+Melinda Luscomb I wasn't talking about the country singer

[@jeremy5853]

exactly...he fought for their freedom...freedom to do what they please.

[@PIERCED6966]

He fought for their freedom? So are you saying the USA was not a free country before this then? Apart from when the USA was under British rule name one time it has not been a free country? Stop spreading propaganda. Fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran or Serbia has nothing to do with the freedom of US citizens, if you think it has then you are disillusioned.

[@jeremy5853]

PIERCED6966 Then what is the fighting for? Resources? If it is then thats fine, could always have more. Expansion? Thats great, more territory. Show of power? fine

[@jeremy5853]

when did i say throwing money at a problem makes better fighters? And if we are the weakest then wouldnt a show of power make us appear stronger.....?

[@PIERCED6966]

Jeremy Sang You sound just like all them dictators who feel justified in taking by force. If you feel this kind of thing shows you to be stronger then your disillusioned, it just shows your country to be no better than the up-rise of the Nazi race doing exactly the same, claiming to be fighting for the good of others whilst occupying their country.

[@Annonymousee]

PIERCED6966 wow, I couldn't agree more with this statement. As for Jeremy, I really think he needs to take a deeper look at what the issues actually are. Trying to Americanize these Islamic countries by invading them and using "anti-terrorism" excuses in order to exploit, "expand" and "show power" is just straight up wrong, evil and primitive and all it does is antagonize these societies into retaliating. Oppression is not the answer to gaining more resources, territory or power.

[@yut0811]

It's spelled Sergeant and we don't do it for the money. We do it for the honor and for our brothers and sisters in arms.

[@annecorey607]

Very good thank you for sharing your beautiful video love your video very much husband away a lot in the forces thank you for sharing your beautiful story Bless you both thanks.

[@terrykoroly405]

i feel so honored to have an army we are super luck . Ellen u are super cool i am eight years old i love your videos and i hope to be on one when i am older!!!!!

[@JerseyMikeP]

Americans helping our own..What makes American Great!

[@JerseyMikeP]

Would have been better if ELLEN...Surprising Matched the Money....$50k is "Pocket change to a Celeb. like her"...still a great video.

[@nicholasclaus9695]

Thank you for your service

[@TheOneCalledV]

This is what Ellen's show is all about and teaches me everyday...giving back, being thankful, and being kind to everyone

[@guitarteacher1993]

@DaAbsolutDa you are absolutely right there are tons of other military families just like his that deserve this just as much.

[@WENSDAY47]

Ellen, you are truly a insparation. I love your show, everytime I watch it it makes me happy. :) Your amazing, inspiring, awesome, and SOOO nice! Your a insparation to me and many others.

[@CHINAMEX1985]

@stone25spitfire Thank you for keeping us safe! I appreciate what you do and respect it! Unlike these ungreatful people who would never have the balls to step foot on a war zone, but want to be "KZbin Warriors", I am proud of you guys! GOD BLESS!

[@utdrsmanutdrsman]

They deserve that!! Not nfl because they lay their life on the line for us they are leaving their family and always have the worry will they be coming home! Congrats and thank u for your service

[@doomedsurgeresn7207]

it really is sad. we really need to take a good look at how much NFL players make and dwindle it down and give the money they pay in taxes to our soldiers. you put your life on the line for a game, they put their life on the line for our freedom, when did it become so backwards

[@catg8383]

0utd00rsman 0utd00rsman thank you for your wise and kind comment. It's comments like yours that lift my heart

[@ewebster1979]

Secondly as someone who has served in the military for over 10 years, I can say that some pay is based off of rank and job skills. Some people do fine, others struggle, especially those with families. Be happy that someone that needed help got it, rather then destroy a beautiful gesture with all the negativity.