I spent 35 of my 65 years working directly with law enforcement, firefighters, EMS. I've seen things that I can never forget, and I've seen incredible heroism from people just doing their job, and I have nothing but respect, great respect for those who put themselves in harm's way for us. Every year, I attend the Law Enforcement Service to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
@camelliaroan6341 Жыл бұрын
Love this song! Thank you George Strait for #TheWeightOfTheBadge and Thank You to all the first responders out there #Heros
@adams85852 жыл бұрын
The more I listen to George, the more I love him. Some of my all-time favorites of his include “the king of broken hearts”, “what’s going on in your world”, and “overnight success”
@jackieg72612 жыл бұрын
George Straight is the king for a reason. This is not the whole song though. You need to find that to listen to. His lyrics are heartfelt.
@firefighterchick Жыл бұрын
I had never heard this one before and I absolutely love it! The only thing that would have made the video better is if they included EMTs/Paramedics as well. They often get overlooked. To add to it is that 70% of firefighters (it's lesser but still the majority of EMTs are as well)are volunteers. So it's also fundraising, training, etc on top of responding to fire calls. It's extra time away from our families. Shout out as well to 911 call takers and dispatchers as well as Emergency medical staff at hospitals, nurses in pediatrics, oncology, hospice, etc. That takes one hell of a toll as well.
@jillybean42652 жыл бұрын
As a nurse worked 30 years, I’ve taken care of several police and firefighters. Most were injured by persons they were trying to help. Anyone who cares for or takes care of people, you always think of the people you interact with at night and for years after.
@carolyncostner96192 жыл бұрын
As a former paramedic, the daughter of a firefighter, the wife of a firefighter, and the sister of a law enforcement officer, I understand some of the sacrifices made. By those who choose to serve. Great choice for this Memorial weekend.
@tessab.53792 жыл бұрын
My husband just retired after 25 years .... this song hits home. We've lost 3 very close friends in 8 years. He would come home and the kids were sleeping and I could tell it was a rough one,,, because he'd pour a strong 3 finger...... but he'd get up and do it again. It's hard when they retire.... he sees our son putting on his uniform and his ears perk up lol uggg I'm done typing..
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
I can honestly say from wearing one of those 4 oz pieces of tin. The weight takes a toll. Rolling up on crime scenes of vehicle fatalies, notifying parents, wives, husband's. Responding to domestic violence, child abuse cases, and not putting the subjects head thru a wall. It takes a special person to carry that weight, and when they take off that badge, that uniform, they are still carrying rhat weight.
@reneeholcomb2052 жыл бұрын
@Stephen Carroll , thank you for your service in both jobs, ❤️❤️ I was in the medical field for 20 years and even being on the code team I know you have seen more death than I ever did and it is a heavy burden and you have to develop a thick hide or it will eat you alive
@SteveSwags Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you're retired now, brother. I have just over 8 years (max) left. Can't wait to take that off and not add any more weight.
@stevebournite184 Жыл бұрын
@@SteveSwags yeah I am retired now brother, you stay safe out there and watch your six.
@dalemassie22412 жыл бұрын
This song really hits you in the gut most of the officers aren’t appreciated as much as they should
@davey38842 жыл бұрын
Facts
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Amen
@jamesonyates23882 ай бұрын
Been 30 years since my mom received the folded flag. The men and women wearing it aren't the only ones that feel the weight of the badge.
@richardbradley5572 жыл бұрын
This so is true whether LEO, EMS , Or FIRE the badge has the weight of responsibilities and sacrifices can be a really heavy load but we won’t buckle under the badge wouldn’t trade it for anything In this world
@cassandrasherwood57592 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of times people forget that under the titles there are living, breathing humans with dreams, faults, families, etc. Nobody is ever "just..." whatever their position is.
@tonireisenauer92112 жыл бұрын
Can you please react to Riding with Private Malone by David Ball
@Americanwomancirca19692 жыл бұрын
Great tune...great song for Memorial Day Weekend!
@TwoFarmBoys2 жыл бұрын
@@Americanwomancirca1969 Agreed. Really hope they do that!
@chrismorin13182 жыл бұрын
That's one of my favorites even though it makes me cry. I also love the Statler Brothers song More Than a Name on the Wall. 🇺🇸❤
@Americanwomancirca19692 жыл бұрын
@@chrismorin1318 Yes! That and John Prine's "Sam Stone".
@angeliclighthouse92792 жыл бұрын
Thought of my nephew whose a police officer and my cousin whose stationed in Arizona as a border patrol officer.
@mikehammond94972 жыл бұрын
Dam I love all our policemen and women bless them all.
@dominickthornburghakaTRG2 жыл бұрын
This song is from George's newest album that also released during the pandemic It released in 2019
@tinamorgan33112 жыл бұрын
You guys need to react to Rodney Atkins Watching You and Farmers daughter. I think you will enjoy those 2 songs. ;)
@jerricocke9872 жыл бұрын
Wonderful reaction guys. And Stephen they chose a really good song in a timely situation. And God knows you got to love that Texas sense of humor.
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Very true Jerri
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Yeah I just sent bottles and emailed them a long list of songs. I let them pick and choose which songs to pair with which bottles. That way I am surprised too
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah that Texas humor is actually words that Dustin and Keith have spoken on this channel during reactions to bottles I have sent.
@jerricocke9872 жыл бұрын
@@stevebournite184 in Waco Texas on a life long texting born and raised.
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
@@jerricocke987 cowboy up girl and ride cowboy ride
@marthaherbaugh85082 жыл бұрын
Another song recommend is blood brothers by Aaron Watson
@TwoFarmBoys2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always guys! Definitely a very classy recognition of what our police officers go through just to keep society safer. God bless - Everett
@ArleneAdkinsZell2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a powerful song, excellent reaction!
@davey38842 жыл бұрын
Hmm, this is an edited version, a few lines are left out.
@chrismorin13182 жыл бұрын
In the times that we're living in, I pray that all EMS members remain safe and that we respect the position they hold in keeping us safe. May we take time this Memorial Day weekend to observe and thank our men and women in uniform whether they be military or EMS members, who have paid the ultimate price in service for us! 🇺🇸❤
@CLynns2 жыл бұрын
George gets you right in the heart everytime. Beautiful song. I personally never take those people for granted. Band of Brothers interviews made me cry. Stephen knocked it out of the park with the song. Look at that amber coloring. I can almost smell the citrus-y zest. Can I marry Stephen for the bourbon? 🤣
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Lol just for the bourbon ok
@CLynns2 жыл бұрын
@@stevebournite184 just for the bourbon. You can date other woman. Just keep bourbon in stock 😉
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
@@CLynns lmao
@CLynns2 жыл бұрын
@@stevebournite184 or cognac either or. I'm flexible lol I hope nobody takes this seriously. 😅
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Some people probably looking at this going oh my god
@danielslover86692 жыл бұрын
We have just had one of our county officers killed doing an awareness check by the interstate.
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
FYI I shared this again with Designer Dram.
@michaelgolliher8882 жыл бұрын
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@louellacharlton44252 жыл бұрын
Tyvm guys. Stay safe please Peace
@notme4112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reaction to the song
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Most badges that police, fire fighters, ems wear weighs 2 to 4 oz, the heavy heart they carry on it weighs hundreds of pounds.
@WestliFerZul2 жыл бұрын
Its "Strait", not "Straight". Good reaction!
@bloodnsteel26 Жыл бұрын
Good song, great meesege, but that video wasn't the whole song
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
So Keith and Dustin do I get the title of master blender on top of Bribe King
@tfkrockhard2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@tfkrockhard2 жыл бұрын
Why aren’t you working at a distillery?!
@BourbonCountryReacts2 жыл бұрын
Like we say, be similar to Steven, no one can be like you! Thanks again for another delicious bottle. -Dustin
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
@@tfkrockhard lol who says I don't? Just joking
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
@@BourbonCountryReacts had to hook up Dustin since he loses at coin flips and arm wrestling
@joannbrooks94102 жыл бұрын
it is Strait not Straight
@brianellinger66222 жыл бұрын
Please don't open that Yet brother. I have one more time line to get through.
@tfkrockhard2 жыл бұрын
Y’all got timing, LOL
@777edaguirre7772 жыл бұрын
Please do a reaction to aaron lewis "folded flag" for all my brothers and sisters that never made it home from the wars. Memorial day is very special for all of us veterans! God bless you!🇺🇸
@reneeholcomb2052 жыл бұрын
@Stephen Carroll, awesome song as usual and gorgeous bottle and evidently awesome bourbon you hand picked. Guess what, I finally tried some bourbon tonight : Evan Williams Honey Bourbon. I will say I’m not a fan of that particular bourbon, it was a burn yuck on the front of the palate and a burn my tongue and throat all the way down. I took a big sip and a little sip to see if there was a difference and I couldn’t tell any flavors at all and definitely no honey taste. I’m not completely discouraged, I will try others
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Lol
@reneeholcomb2052 жыл бұрын
@@stevebournite184 , is that one a yucky one or was it just me ?
@stevebournite1842 жыл бұрын
Yeah not a Evan Williams fan
@reneeholcomb2052 жыл бұрын
@@stevebournite184, well that makes me feel better that it’s just not me lol, what are you doing up so late ?