Emotional story behind 'I Drive Your Truck'

[@johnhughes1615]

Every now and then I try to listen to this song. I completely lose it every time.

[@cherylfarley5508]

I have never lost anyone in the service, yet this is the most moving songs I have ever heard. God bless your son and your family. Thank you for his service. . .

[@mariahmay-rosejones139]

Hey

[@Fenrirwargod223]

we need more men like jared he served his country and he's watching over his family

[@rickyrsd]

Sorry for your loss Mr. Monti.. Your son courage will never be forgotten and hopefully this song will live for years to come in his memory. Your truly are a great Father. San Diego, CA

[@christianbaseball5787]

I don't cry about things concerning other people or movies often but there is something about hearing stories and seeing things on TV about men and women getting killed in battle that gets me every time. God Bless Them!

[@jendunn8267]

Amen brother

[@rickyrsd]

Same here... This crap it's disturbing. So many young lives and good women and men that are lost. Terrible world we live in. It's a sad reality among many others.

[@davidroux7826]

I'll never forget you SFC Monti. Rest in peace old friend. All the Way! Airborne!

[@MultiPurplemist]

I love 'I drive your truck' so much, I see a different meaning to the song myself. It's just doing something that reminds you or connects you was that person that's passed away. Whether that's driving their truck or watching a movie you used to watch together or having a beer that they liked on the anniversary of there death. What ever it may be, just an amazing song x

[@loribrantley1518]

It is a very emotional song for me too.

[@wamzmom]

Thank you for this song Connie and Paul. I am also a gold star mom. Your right losing a child is incredibly hard. People need to know about our sons and of the Gold star families left behind. It's taken me a very long time to write this post. I'm glad I did and I hope you guys see it.

[@wamzmom]

Ty Hun but, Please don't question why you came home. I thank God that you and all the other soldiers that did come home, are here. God has a plan for you and you may never know what that plan is. I trust his plan even with my boy. I miss him and that causes such pain I can't breath, but I feel at peace knowing he will never feel pain, sadness, worry etc. That peace is greater then any pain I feel right now. Thank you for your kind words but you are right where you are supposed to be. God BLess you.

[@vincepertile6877]

sorry for your loss

[@Bs6223]

my heart goes out to not only these families but all that lose someone in a conflict of war. early but memorial day is just that in memory of all soldiers. the song by Lee brice is perfect.

[@vanessavanessa9747]

ughh I am balling right now! God bless America is all I have to say! and thank you to our brave soldiers I think they don't get the appreciation that they deserve.

[@ImTechniQue]

My grandpa recently died. And I've always loved his pickup. My grandma wanted me to have it and a lot of times i listen to this song when I drive it.

[@gemmasmom]

Paul Monti has passed away. I hope he and Jared are having a great reunion ❤

[@brettangstman3166]

Every time I listen to this song I get a tea in my eye

[@matthewrivas7832]

Iced Tea or Hot Tea?

[@gracecollins6679]

I've always loved this song, now I love it even more

[@colewilson673]

Grace Collins same

[@ASNnKC913]

Wow! What a story. Thank you to Jared and every other soldier out there sacrificing their lives so we can live a free and amazing life!

[@jmarie62679]

Thank you Lee for honoring Jared. Jared Monti was a true hero and I am thankful for men like him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

[@kaenderle1]

Thank you Jared for your service and sacrifice. God Bless your family and friends who are missing you.

[@TheJenn75]

Wow. The song reminds me of my Dad. He passed away young, not military, but I loved driving his truck. Long story short the truck is gone and he's buried 2 hours away...just I miss him- I miss drivin his truck. For all our wounded and fallen soldiers, those fighting and our veterans- Thank you - I have only the utmost respect for you and yours.

[@AA-bs3iy]

Nice Dodge ram he had good taste in trucks sounds like we could have been buddies but he gave the ultimate sacrifice and for that I thank him for his service to our country its a good thing his memory can live on with his dad's charity and this famous song...

[@Epikreapr]

would be a great movie to honor a great man

[@mrshollywoodstar2b]

so emotional my prayers to the soldiers family!!

[@Misswill33]

I lost my husband in the army. He loved this song.and now I do .and I do.frive his truck. I love you baby. Rest in peace

[@katrinamills2720]

My daddy died in 2021 at only 68. The only thing I had of his was his truck. I had to buy it from my siblings. My husband drove it. I had to drive it just once and this song came on. It broke me. I’m so sorry for the loss of his life. May God keep him wrapped in his arms.

[@NASSS]

I am a Afghanistan and Iraq veteran. I love this song , I heard this song for the first time shortly after one of my buddy I served with killed himself.

[@quarterhorsgirl]

N.A.S. S.S Thank You for your service and sacrifices! I am so sorry about your friend.

[@ajessley998]

I salute to you to all the veterans of Afghanistan iraq all the veterans thank you for your sevice and to all that is saying crap of Veterans are idiots and all the crap you people shut the hell up i dont see you risking your lives or even saying thank you thats bull shit to treat thease men and women this way get your heads out of your asses and show some respect

[@evencaldwell1271]

I respect you sir and thank Yu for your service saluted from my family

[@colewilson673]

N.A.S. S.S I'm am so very sorry for your loss sir I know how you feel two of my cousins are in the Marines and I'm worried sick about them

[@scottcgmack5870]

I am a 2 time Iraq Marine vet. Thank you for your service bro. This song hits me hard of course too, but really reminds me of the several Marines that committed suicide after service. For some reason the ones I served with had beautiful families, wife and kids, but couldn’t win that fight back home. Semper Fidelis

[@andyappleton3353]

God bless Jared Monti. God bless America. Great man...great song.

[@kaitlynthomas8249]

I live near Paul. I've met him in person. and he was such a gentleman. He's so greatful. he even takes part in local parades. :) Fantastic guy, fantastic song. And he's so proud just as he should be.

[@evanfoskey1300]

I'm glad that we have many of items socotra dedicated to Veterans and Fallen Soldiers

[@3lBR4V0]

Always Loved this song Never Knew it was for a Boston Native ,My respect for this Great Hometown Hero.

[@IKECH545]

I liked this song before this video. Now I like it even more after this.

[@veronicamitchell8245]

All I can say what a deserving song to this solider and his dad

[@dinahmilan3125]

I'm on my grandmas account and I'm 9. I cried A little.Some of my family was in war,grandpa,uncle and great grandpa.

[@Fisherman99]

who ever disliked this video has no heart and is useless. This is a great song and a great and heartwarming story

[@evencaldwell1271]

thank you and your family lots of respect from me

[@Madi_P-M]

My uncle died two years and we played this at his funeral and he was a soldier so this spoke to us

[@amysartain3177]

I've loved the song I drive your truck since the first time I heard it. This Tues April 3 2018 it became extremely personal to me because my 67 year old father passed away leaving his truck to me. He was a Vietnam veteran loving husband father and Grandpa. Although he left us way to soon he had a full life with no regrets. I drive your truck (Dad) in loving memory of John R Sartain. 12/8/1950-4/3/2018. In my ❤forever and always

[@ethanfreeman9623]

I use this song to remember my Grandfather, and I drive his truck today and since a little before his death. Rest in Peace Grandpa Jimmy Ray Price 1947-2019. I remember you by driving your White 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4.8 V8.

[@KLPile]

I lost my son when he was hit by a drunk driver. I inherited his truck and have done what I could to keep it running. It's parked right now because the clutch went out. I've had some offers for it, but they just aren't worth it to me. This truck will go with me wherever I go, even if I have to tow it.

[@mbrooksuei]

I love this son because I lost a friend more like a twin sister out there in 2008 and she was going to do me the honor of being the god mom of my daughter and son... but she never got the chance... R.i.P MaryJane I miss you so much sis...

[@carmelaszymanski8104]

THIS IS WHY.. I AM A COUNTRY MUSIC LADY.. REAL STORIES ABOUT LIFE AND LOVE AND LOSS.. THANK YOU SIR FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US.. BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR SONS SPIRIT. THANK YOY AGAIN. 🤗💖😸

[@BuckleWinner]

This song has always struck a cord within me. Now i dont have anyone who passed away while in the military, but i do have my mom who drove a big red dodge mega cab. She passed away a few years ago. Now every single time i get in that truck i feel her with me. When this song comes on the radio and im in it, i blare it as loud as i can.

[@Shawn-ho6de]

Thank you for being a great Dad who loves his son.

[@HayleighW]

God Bless You Paul Monti and your family

[@shawnmorse5770]

Paul Monti is still alive, his son Jared Christopher Monti a Sergeant First Class of the U.S. Army is the one that got killed

[@HayleighW]

shawn morse Oh sorry. Thanks for clearing that. I just want the whole family to know that it will get better

[@ethanhastings5283]

Hayleigh W. I'm from his town I will let him know when I see him next

[@californiabear916]

Thats why u gotta give it to God. only he can cure the pain.

[@MrWolfSnack]

News flash, there is no god. Stop believing fairy tales.

[@colewilson673]

californiabear916 I'm sorry about that jerk I believe you man god is real

[@mistyhinegardner6964]

MrWolfSnack you obviously dont serve the same God i do bless your heart! dont know what your missing out on

[@illuminosis6823]

Paul Monti was a teacher at the high school in my town, and every year we have a fundraiser at the schools in my town to support the Flags for Veterans program. God bless the Monti family.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

God bless Jared and the Monti family. We are all forever in your debt.

[@tristacarter8902]

May step dad died last year and loves this song and my couins has his truck

[@vincepertile6877]

I love this song

[@narutofan657]

It makes me remember my grandfather and how he is no longer here. Hasn't been for 6 years on the 15th. He was 75 and was in the Army when he was young.. My husband Faust also said as long as he has a Ford F150 grandpa will always be with me. Your granddaughter misses you grumpy.

[@bencorsini4767]

you may not believe me but he is my cousin i love you jared and every thin you have done for this i love you

[@kyliemarino9412]

i am so sorry! he had to be very brave.

[@lilyhennessey]

i’m so sorry. At least you have this beautiful song to keep his memory alive forever

[@evil1st]

The fact that there are parents that drive the trucks of 2 soldiers killed that day just makes the message even stronger for me. 3:00

[@rupertwinslow8638]

Jared Monti was my platoon Sargent in Afghanistan... 3-71 cav. MOH recipient and a good man, it's been many years and a long time. Long enough for me just seeing this video haha. Love you man! To you and yours... love you.

[@vincepertile6877]

Awesome song

[@trinaray4425]

Awe, this makes me love this song even more.

[@isabellb4062]

ikr one day my dad and i were listening to the radio and im like "I drive your truck is on! i like this song" and my dad told me what it was about and now i love this song even more. And now in my school choir we might have to sing a solo in front of the school so now im working on this song. My dad says this reminds him of this brother (my uncle who died young) and now this song also makes think of him too.

[@lilleg2830]

I am a guy that rarely ever cry but this made me cry but just a little

[@matthaddershow]

I tear up every time I hear this song.

[@carolinephieffer5766]

the soldier went to my school and it’s so sad we have a whole wall dedicated to him and it’s so sad

[@Yeahbuddy311.]

God bless

[@wileybranchfarms2626]

I am not a cnn fan but I could watch this a million times this is the stuff that is important and uplifting and if SGT Monti if from heaven you can read this you are an inspiration for all on how to be a good friend, son, and citizen for good, God bless you And you at right, I come from what we call a gold star family my dad served in desert storm, Iraq freedom , and other campaigns but he left as a human but came back as something else, a big support to other families that gave up more and if you are one also a BIG HUGE hand for you and it is hard but you take it one day, one second, and one step at a time

[@rosalindalfrey235]

it remines me of my brother😢😢😢

[@jpspapa1]

When I first heard this song I thought it was a joke but I had not heard the beginning. I didn't loose a son but I lost a lot a friends and this song reminds me of them. I did two tours and this song makes me cry.

[@nakyer]

I don't get it, man. How can you hear any of this song and think it's some kind of joke?

[@ひむらまさし]

Sorry for the loss. And there are many people who have to get through the similar experience in the middle east too. What a world...

[@FreeSpirit47]

Beautiful, touching story behind the song. Thank you for posting.

[@rkzapp6388]

Ignore me as I sit here and sob. Because I'm just going to keep doing it.

[@JuliaNeubauer]

And I will join you in weeping. For Jared and for his suffering dad. And for myself. My son survived Afghanistan but died 8 years later. I know the dad's pain.

[@tailhookmd2546]

I can’t imagine what kind of dark and shitty life someone must have to dislike this video. God bless you anyway. Hopefully you’re lifted up into a better place.

[@jodireese1827]

The first real story CNN has ever told

[@brohdaw]

I thought this was about someone's brother, I dedicated to my dad (because I drive my dad's car now), but this makes it have so much more meaning than I could have ever imagined

[@thomasjones5532]

This song breaks my heart every time

[@ameliawilson1361]

My sister just joined the air force and the people that join any branch have guts they love there country and the people in it they would do anything like die for there country. Every one who joins is my HERO even if the sit in a chair all day and do nothing they are my HERO! The people that disliked this video sham on you they DIED and severed fir you so did they family in some way they did it all for YOU!

[@destineeroyals727]

Got me right in the feels.

[@newfieocean2012]

This is amazing but anyone who's lost a loved one can relate to

[@nicholemiles8847]

Thank you for your service soldier. 🇺🇸☄

[@lancebrown9567]

Worked out in the gym named after your son, Monti. Amazing gym. Song still tears my heart apart. 10th Mountain here. 2BCT. Love to your family

[@deborahwood9304]

People really never stop to think about the high price of freedom -- and it's not just soldiers - we lose countless unnamed men and women remembered only by a star on a wall - not even their families know their silent sacrifice - agents who gather information that helps keep our troops safe -- and as we know from the Fitzgerald, that loss is not always at gunpoint or bombs or IEDs - but it is still in service of this country. Thank you to those men and women and to the families who support and often lose them.

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome and Amazing. A great story and a beautiful song. He is right. Time will never heel his pain. I truly hope Donald Trump will bring all of our troops and children home ASAP. Good Bless Our Troops and God Bless America.

[@corrinagarner-y5o]

Thank You for your Service. God be with them.

[@atsalyahuisrael]

God Bless them

[@jorange147]

I served in this unit from june 2013 until its deactivation this October.

[@thatwiscredneck]

Thank you for your service. GOD Bless.

[@amf1610]

jorange147 thank you.

[@quarterhorsgirl]

jorange147 Thank you for your service! I'm glad you made it home. I hope and pray that you are okay and if not you are getting the medial services that you earned to help you! Again, THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE and GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE SACRIFICING EVERYTHING whether they make it back or not! I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you, including your family and friends, and the other family-the men and women who served or serve with you, and the all of the branches of our military and other countries who also served with you! You are the reason I'm able to sit here and type this message to you! May God Bless You and Your family, and MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA! Again, Thank You for you service and sacrifices you have made for me and all of America! SHAME ON YOU to those who Disrespect our Military! If you don't appreciate your FREEDOM they are fighting for and SACRIFICING FOR > YOU, Me and all of America, not to mention other countries, then maybe you should move to another country that is fighting against our freedoms, and see how you like that! They are the reason DISRESPECTFUL> YOU and others like you are able to be so atrocious to them and that you have the freedom to type and submit such ATROCIOUS comments when you hide behind your computer screen. I wonder if you make these comments in public and/or to our SOLDIERS I'm sure you see in public or do you just hide behind your computer screen? My guess is you don't say a word to them! May God Bless You and Your Family and the Freedom you have been given through the lives and sacrifices of our Soldiers! Think about that! Thank you again jorange147 for your service and sacrifices you made to protect the freedoms we have in AMERICA! May God Bless You and your families.

[@gregghatfield9946]

It’s a story that has been written about several times,,, we love our families and their vehicles…… bless our troops and the lost 😞

[@TheWallGaming35]

This song makes me tear up every time

[@61268helen]

salute him ,rip xxx

[@SnoutBetter002]

Heroes, true Heroes

[@caitlinrobinette4811]

Now I usually don't get very emotional, but and I'm not trying to brag but as a future US Army Soldier, this story makes me cry each and every time. It's sad to know how many of out Brave Men and Women die in Combat everyday/week/month/year. I'm praying for all who sacrifice their life so I can live mine. Thank you, and thank you to all who have gave the ultimate sacrifice, may you never be forgotten. 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@jdoggg1119]

Gold or Blue Star families are our most valuable resources in this country, because if it wasn't for their sacrifice, we wouldn't be free.

[@DevCart94]

CLIMB TO GLORY

[@j9slone]

I am a guy n i never cry but i did seeing this

[@pepsilowder9199]

THIS SONG IS K.C.'S FAVORITE SONG. IT IS HIS TRIBUTE TO TEVANIE, IN HIS OWN SPECIAL WAY!

[@horselover4531]

made me cry

[@karenleister7566]

God I know his pain. Loosing a son is never ok. You lost ur future. Like he says no grandkids no future memories. A part of u dies with ur child. No parent should feel this pain. Its not right. My son died at 21 about 3 yrs ago. He's gone n the dam world keeps spinning. I pray for all parents with this pain to live with. Time don't heal this pain.

[@kehratasimpson1846]

I love this song am a Jamaican

[@brookehoefler9161]

Jared was my moms friend and I've seen Paul monti

[@sullinsjason80]

I felt every emotion in this song no my brother is still alive and my dad as well but I think bout when that time comes I'm sure I'll get plenty of tickets when that time comes cause my dad n brother likes raising hell on the streets in car or truck so prepair

[@Tommy-mh5sf]

God bless our troops and their families

[@quinleyfishingandvlogsco.798]

he should've been awarded the gold star our nations highest honers

[@codymaxwell1940]

Rest easy brother ur watch is done. Know u watch over heavens gate.

[@JenniferNein]

My father died of natural causes, but since his death I'd give anything to be able to drive his truck. However I didn't have enough to buy it when he passed so I feel this song so much...

[@bigswolletx]

Afghanistan's a rough place! Salute to Service 🇺🇸! KAG2020! Brice, did a damn good job

[@redheadedstepchild4130]

This next beer's for you. At Ease, Sarge.

[@evencaldwell1271]

as ease soldier salute

[@evencaldwell1271]

at ease sir

[@rayking3466]

I thought this song was about his brother. I really liked it when I first heard it. Now that I know it's a dad about his son, it's even sadder but I respect the lyrics even more. I don't know what I'd do if either of my kids were killed.

[@ashtoncosner69]

i know exactly that feeling i too lost my brother in Afghanistan or ass my brother called it ass crackastand my prayers are with every single gold star family

[@troubleshot1298]

Thank u jared

[@naturesqueef5588]

R.I.P.