John Michael Montgomery - Letters From Home (Official Music Video)

[@paulmassey1089]

Where did REAL country music go? Sure there were some off the wall songs, but this is back when the song told a story and made you feel it. This is what we need right now...actual troubadors.

[@billhamilton7524]

Im no soldier so can't really relate to this song but I tear up every time I hear it ,,U S milatary deservers all our respect ,,God bless you

[@tccliffy]

I’m a Vietnam veteran, two tours but never got letters from home. Used to envy the guys at mail call. My mom couldn’t write and my dad didn’t care. But he made me a good father by his poor example. Thanks dad. USMC64-68

[@jburton413]

Thank you for everything you have done for me and my country 🇺🇸 😉

[@damienburroughs2119]

Nam vets don't get the credit they deserve. A lot never wanted to go, but were forced to go. My dad joined before his number was called so he got to chose what branch to go into. Even Navy, he got 2 purple hearts from Nam. He might be an old fart (he's my dad, i can call him that) but he is a great man. I am proud to be a Navy brat in a family with a long military history.

[@tccliffy]

It was a bad time when we came home. Called us baby killers, spat on us, protested against us. I was a 17 year old boy when I went to Nam. I was doing what I signed up for, for my country. I’m glad these young guys were treated like they are hero’s. Remember you can hate the war but not the warriors.

[@streganonna]

Welcome home, Marine. Good to see you. Thank you for protecting our way of life. Much ❤️

[@tccliffy]

@@streganonna Thank you so much, I kissed the runway at El Toro and was proud to have served my country. It saddens me to see the state of our country now

[@WhitRenea]

My husband died Active Duty Military. He was Army. It makes me think of him Everytime… Me and his little babygirl miss him everyday. R.I.P SGT WILLIAM MCDONALD

[@TheJBELL02]

Thank him for his service 🇺🇲

[@MaxVerslappin48]

Your families sacrifice is what makes this country great. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.

[@michaelkeene5530]

Thank you ma’am and little baby girl thank you for y’all’s sacrifice.

[@UFOxBAE]

@@TheJBELL02he deddd

[@TerryVanDoren]

He's there believe me

[@DwayneLSmith1980]

I am an Iraq War veteran. I remember getting the care packages from Mom and reading the letters to the guys. I remember stopping writing because we always were in the shit, but the letters never stopped coming in. I remember my mother becoming Mom to the folks that had my back when I needed them the most. I am a blessed man. My father has passed on, and my mother has Alzheimer's...and yet I am still blessed. I feel my parent's love everyday. I feel the strength they instilled in me so that I can be the man that I can. Thank you Mom and Dad. Thank you for those letters from home.

[@bobpadget5106]

Words I’ll never forget from my Dad when I was in Afghanistan, “Son, I don’t have much to say but I just wanted to make sure that you got something for Mail Call.”

[@Bobbythundervideogamemaster900]

Thank you for your service

[@luckymaidenfarm3815]

thank you for your service. God bless❤

[@krmccarrell]

What a sweet post. You must be a sweet person like your folks. Best wishes.

[@andrewsnyder3488]

THANK YOU D SMITH FOR YOUR SERVICE I AM NOT AFRAID TO CALL OUT A PEICE OF SHIT WHO DOES NOT STAND WITH OUR FLAG OR WHO DISRESPECTS IT

[@richardvanpuymbrouck8297]

Where dad speaks, tears me up everytime.

[@amandahurst2610]

Every single time

[@TheWiggleFish0114]

I won't lie. That line is the reason I listen to this song. Listening to him say he's proud makes me cry because is sad that many children don't hear that from their parents, and even though this song may be fictional, the emotions are not.

[@marcellgonzalez5513]

Never fails.

[@chipjohnson3620]

Me too 😢

[@codylockhart2240]

Dude. Every single time. Literally just cried listening to it.

[@Rylan_Miller-j7y]

Thank you to all the men and women who serve and have served ❤

[@Cajunemily]

Different war ,same hurt

[@amberpatterson9077]

I have read the letters between my grandparents when he was in the navy and deployed in south Korea (WW2), I'll never forget those words😢❤

[@gfhuntl]

Songs like this are the reasons I will always be a dyed in the wool country music fan (76 years old). No other music hits the heart like this one by John Michael Montgomery. Especially the way our country is now with our democracy on the line in November. God bless our Vets and all the sacrifices they make. Gerry in Asheville, NC.

[@moonwolf_akela2138]

Happy veterans day to every one of those who served, sacrificed, and died for our great nation. May your days grow longer and the wind in your sails stay true, your guns stay clean and your ammo rings right. Your uniform stays clean, boots stay shined, and you don't have to fire Although most of these get dirty, wind blows back in your face, ammo jams, and you have to practice at the range. Let it go just that far. We have had too many die for freedom because it ain't free. But I know the inevitability. There will be more of you that fight, fall, and sacrifice themselves. Godspeed.

[@fenceguy1029]

God bless the people who serve our best interest of protecting us in war situations, those are the hero's i'd say thank you to.

[@ksvet06-07]

This really touches home. When I was in Iraq in 06-07 my mom and dad were the only ones to write me letters every month. When I returned to the states my father was the first to hug me and tell me how proud of me he was of me. We lost him this past August 2020. Thank you dad.

[@jcud3842]

Rest easy

[@danielcatoe1833]

Hero well raised by a good man

[@danielcatoe1833]

And mom

[@barblivi]

Thank you for your service, I am so sorry for the loss of your father.

[@kevinfinn2630]

Thanks for your service!!! God bless ya

[@bettericeco]

Lost my dad in Iraq in 2005. Miss him every day. Put this comment here to remind myself of this song.

[@MassingRS]

Peace & blessings

[@trishmeshell8521]

@bettericeco God Bless you, sending prayers

[@marvinedson2584]

I'm sorry for your loss my dad fought in Vietnam and Korea the wars didn't get him but the aftermath did thanks to your father for defending this wonderful country and it's freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸....And your a solider too because of the sacrifice your father made be proud of him...😎

[@trishmeshell8521]

God Bless you baby. We thank you & your dad for his service. Merry Christmas to you and yours . Sending prayers

[@Donald-or3rr]

DO ON TO OTHERS AS I HAVE DONE UNTO YOU

[@KeshanaBarker]

To all the veterans reading this comment thank you for your service and God bless you all

[@markgrande47]

absolutely

[@michaelblagrave7648]

I am a Vietnam veteran and this song bring a tear to my eye and an ache to my heart every time I hear it Letters from home meant EVERYTHING. And the letter from dad is so touching. I remember my first letter from my dad

[@phoebefugate4757]

Glad you are home now ,are Military is and will always be the best ,you keep us free,you make us proud ,Thank you ,Michael ,,,because of you were are free

[@danielrecio6848]

God bless you for your service! Coming from OIF veteran. You guys are badasses in my book🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@thorrzyro]

One of the few times my dad said he was proud of me was before I took the bird to basic, and when I graduated and got sent to my unit. First time I ever saw my old man cry, it was so hard walking into that plane

[@Charles.Spillman]

My grandfather was in the Korean war and Vietnam my uncle was in Vietnam and was shot in the back and survived. Now my cousin is in airborne infantry he's stationed in Alaska after he does his time in Alaska he'll be shipped off to Afghanistan

[@michaelblagrave7648]

@@Charles.Spillman This old vet wishes your cousin the best. My dad served 3 years in the Pacific in WW2, my uncles was killed in Korea, both me and my brother served in Nam, and my son just retired after 23 years in the Air Force. God please protect all our service members, where ever they might be

[@michaelclark7787]

Yup I've heard this every year as an old soldier and it still gets me once the dad's part enters the song..if anyone else is listening now, thank you my brothers and sisters I love you all.

[@rhino]

Thank you for your service 🙏🇺🇸

[@barblivi]

Thank you for your service.

[@johnmartinreed7030]

Thank you for your service

[@Subject-dm9zj]

Thank you for your service

[@jamieevans2666]

OORAH

[@HalLso]

a future marine in tears after hearing this

[@tccliffy]

Good luck you should be in by now

[@he-mansuncle7661]

Hope you’re doing well.

[@scottheagle8130]

I'm a Desert Storm veteran 1990 - 1991 - raised by a single father that was a truck driver and didn't write but one time he drove his semi to my base after I got back from the war to tell me he was proud of me and shook my hand.

[@TheJBELL02]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇲

[@LeviChavez-j5y]

I would like to share some concern ,bud I I don't know what it means. I , thank you. Please be proud.

[@zakkyshadows2]

How did that feel?

[@Sunset4476]

Thank You for serving your country and protecting us, so that we could be free! I would have wrote to you every night ❤

[@scottheagle8130]

@@Sunset4476 Thank you , You have a great heart. I would have written back too.

[@brianmelton6986]

It is true, a letter from home over there is like gold.

[@JEFFQUICKKEY]

NEVER FAILS. 20 YEARS LATER AND STILL MAKES ME TEAR UP.

[@80srocker67]

This guy is a legend who needs to make a big comeback. This music needs reintroduced to this generation.

[@pauldevins2233]

So true

[@scottfisher7478]

I hear you, my friend. He could team up with his brother. John Michael and Eddie Montgomery will be ass kicking!

[@80srocker67]

@@scottfisher7478 Absolutely!!!

[@daltonfischer2224]

Nah, we need to introduce my generation to good music in general,

[@brettrasmussen9235]

@@80srocker67 😁

[@Huels]

I was deployed to Iraq three times and receiving handwritten letters was one of my favorite things during downtime. Even an email would be nice. I almost cried listening to this song.

[@reapergrimes753]

HooRah boss

[@joeymugfugger4212]

Hooah Brother I was in the box '04-'05 OIF 2-12 Cav 1CD

[@Creativename777]

I hear you. This is on the list of songs I have to listen to alone. Two 9 month deployments

[@michaelwilding6260]

Thank you for everything you have done for use. It's not unseen

[@Charles.Spillman]

My cousin is in airborne infantry he's being stationed in Alaska then Afghanistan after basics he finishes June 12th

[@brandonhuchingson6663]

God bless any service members 🙏

[@kingbran923]

The part when the father writes the letter hits really close to home

[@GoatyHerps]

Truth

[@EdwardCooleyMusic]

It's always the hardest part of the song

[@phillipchappell3173]

I wrote that letter for my son in 2013 when he was in Afghanistan he made it back and I got to see him graduate from college in 2019 god bless

[@dannyclawson438]

It hits hard for me too

[@GoodieLittleTwoShoes]

No matter how tough and unemotional he might seem on the outside, a dad loves his boys more than could ever be put into words. I've learned this because I have two myself and they just consume 100% of my heart every day. It takes becoming a dad to really understand that kind of love. God bless all the dads out there, and our boys, overseas and safe at home.

[@georgetunstill2341]

I'm a veteran and this song is very special to me. It's very special to get a letter from home. It does keep you driving on. Thanks, John Michael Montgomery.

[@kathrynjones8428]

Thank you for your service. I cant image what you saw.

[@mariahthompson5042]

God bless you and thank you for your service

[@jennyperrio4887]

Im thousands of miles away But i say thankyou God Bless I love letters from home awesome song. Take care Jenny 😘🌟🌞💕

[@Odessit-]

thank you for your service! Very much appreciated!

[@tylerchase5823]

Thank you for your service soldier

[@allysiamiller555]

Thank you for Service

[@superstenoffroad3055]

This song helped me every step of the way in Marine Corps bootcamp Sep. 21st to Dec 31st 2020. Cried everytime I got a letter, Thanksgiving, birthdays, Christmas, New Years. Seeing my family, seeing the inside of the house, my truck, seeing a pic of the neighborhood, house, yard, it hit like a rock. Coming from a line of Marines all the way down to the Civil War.

[@rodneyatkins1339]

Hmmmmm

[@kellyh817]

Thank You

[@barblivi]

Thank you for your service.

[@christitellier3224]

😔😔 thank you for your service glad your back. That is INCREDIBLY sad. I just joined Soldier Angel's program ik gonna be writing deployed soldiers that doesn't get any mail, I only get to write them once BUT that one letter I truly hope makes a difference for something like you went through. I enlisted twice thr first time I was accepted into the Navy I wanted to be a sniper for the Navy and was two weeks away from going to Pensacola for boot camp and my recruiter called and said I sadly couldn't go because I had a daughter and my mom wouldn't sign for FULL custody of my daughter for just in case she only signed for temporary. That was in 2001 and I've NEVER been able to NOT TRY TO DO SOMETHING for the military so I enlisted AGAIN at 38 and I was too old. And still haven't given up and now I'm able to help Soldiers in the position you were in. Bring hope back even if they don't know me. Hearing their names getting called for mail takes away for a second where they are and what's happening.

[@nhbadger883]

Mail call was always great. Semper Fi Devil Dog.

[@patnav168]

This song and letters from war still makes me emotional. As a young kid from the ghetto I never thought a country song would touch me. After 4 deployments and close calls it changed me. Putting my life on the line with my brothers and sisters in arms from all corners of the country changed things😢. Losing people called things. A simple letter made me feel like there was something worth smiling for at times smh. Most of us never heard our loved ones tell us how much they loved us until those phone calls or letters… This song tells a true story… from start to finish

[@bendumas6791]

You’ll never hear this enough, but Thank you.!! We’ve never met, but I’m very grateful! Thank you…!

[@anthonypainter5096]

The funny thing is we were brothers and sisters all along. We just needed to be reminded. God bless you!

[@stevenkreder501]

You have brothers and sisters you don't know. Keep the faith brother

[@angelahughes9117]

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[@ipdlr]

Thank you for your service my brother

[@martinmartinez5432]

Missing my Grandson. ❤ please Lord hold this Boys Girls in your beautiful hands this song hitr Grammy s heart

[@thorrzyro]

I haven’t been home since Christmas of 2019, getting packages truly makes my day, hopefully I get to go home for Christmas with all this covid stuff happening, as weak as I sound, this tanker just wants to hug his ma and pa. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t cry when I heard this song, it truly reminds me of home

[@j.c.8975]

Thank you so much for your service, I truly grateful..

[@stealthstalkerghillie]

Love you buddy, thanks for standing tall for us. God bless!

[@ChronoJL1]

i hope u get home

[@keinlika4030]

You’re a hero!

[@haydeng.957]

Get home safe, man.

[@JeepWrangler1957]

Remember waiting for letters in Vietnam. My dad was a Marine in WWII & Korea, my kid brother was in the first Gulf War and Iraq & Afghanistan. Lost him May 29, 2011. Until Valhalla

[@barblivi]

Thank you and your family for your service. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@519cmboiz9]

“Son you make me proud” that will make any man shed a tear. My dad taught me everything I know

[@jerrypavlicek2884]

I was a USMC Postal Clerk! It always hits home when I hear this song and read the comments. Proud of all my military brothers and sisters!

[@alysiadriggers4966]

T To be there is hazardous!

[@chuckvee6408]

"Son, you make me proud!" I'd give this another 83K likes if I could!

[@zjowns09]

I never served a war. But I love my country, and would do anything to defend her. God bless the letters from home.

[@angrydan79]

The way the world is going nowadays you might just have to

[@JoshTanner-e9x]

We are the 3% don’t tread on me.

[@Paul-uw7us]

I remember the letters from home. It was decades before the Internet. I treasured every letter.

[@spc.costaacarlos77]

2023 back again still jamming…. 4/16/23 time 8:42pm…. Army Strong HooaH!!!!

[@tommybailey2037]

Thank you all for y'alls service. Whether you hear it or not I am proud of yall. From a fellow Texan

[@charlettea.p.kealoha8050]

My husband ( Retired Army) cried to this song. Welcome Home Sir and All of You out there. Aloha ( love),from Honolulu, Hawaii byways of Waikiki.

[@georgecampbell1275]

Hey Charlettea how are you doing today???

[@keithamling136]

I am a sixty five year old man. Every time I hear this perfect song I fricken cry and I don’t know why never served. Maybe something with me an my dad. Took care of mom and Dad for their last nine years with Alhieniers

[@dustinmoore3560]

such an amazing tribute let alone to the one and only who knows/understands....

[@DaleHart-h7y]

I think of my son in service. He’s back, and I have 6 grandchildren now. My son makes me proud.almost a doctor now..

[@Jarhead1313]

My father was a Vietnam Vet,and he never talked about it much, that is until I came home from my first tour in Afghanistan. I guess there's nothing like war to bring a father and son closer together. He passed away a year ago today, and since my wife & kids are out of the house at the moment,I got a little time to myself, so I'm listening to music,drinking a cold beer,looking at old letters & photos and remembering my Dad. Semper Fi

[@noediaz9636]

Lubbock Texas says THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@willj7563]

I love this song. I served 21 years and have been on many combat tours. I did not realize what my parents and especially my mom went through. Her Husband, my father and her three sons all served this great nation. We are now old enough that our children are thinking about joining. I hope to be as strong as my parents are.

[@copper38]

Thank you for your service

[@noahayala5502]

Me and my best buddy listened to this song one last time before he left to bootcamp a couple weeks ago, never truly realized how valuable a true friendship is, been missing the guy and this song makes me tear up

[@johnMontgomery-xd6ym]

Thanks for the love my special fan

[@JuanCarlosMartinez-xo9zd]

I LOVE THIS SONG 😃,I loveyou my son 👨‍👦

[@evenmattias]

"cause there aint nothing funny when a soldier cries" that line always get me

[@70smusicjunkie]

Same

[@courtneygraham9669]

Honestly . Cause it’s rare af and if you get the chance to see one of em cry you know somn happened that was bad enough to either bring memories back , or they just broke from pretendin to be strong for so long

[@thehauntedsouthwest6892]

This soldier cries everytime he listens to this song, and I ain’t ashamed

[@dezyraehausmann8651]

Thank you so much for your service. 🇺🇲

[@thehauntedsouthwest6892]

@@dezyraehausmann8651 my pleasure 🇺🇸

[@barblivi]

Thank you for your service.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Don’t have to be a soldier for this song to make you cry. Very touching and sobering song.

[@juliomilligan4408]

@@easyenetwork2023it hits different when you are a soldier and hear this song. Yes both sides can be emotional but when your in our boots it’s a whole different feeling

[@melissavanness594]

My son just left for the Marines. I'm sitting in a glass case of emotion right now.

[@Chrystal_Hendrix]

I love this song....I tear up every time I hear it. God Bless the men and women who serve their country. 🇺🇸

[@zmoney1965]

God bless you for supporting us

[@mindygleghorn7961]

I don't want to make a ww3 joke but this is the worst time for my bother to become a merine

[@zmoney1965]

Mindy Gleghorn marine*

[@robertplaysgames5415]

I love this beautiful God bless you John Michael Montgomery: )

[@matthowell8290]

Same

[@EvonForg]

My brother survived two wars. The letter I wrote him all but one returned. Breaks my heart every time I think of him wait on letters from home. I still feel horrible that he had to see much more that he had to hurt others before they hurt him. He and all the men and women who served our country THANK YOU!! And your family's

[@TheJBELL02]

Thank him for his service 🇺🇲

[@chriskrider4844]

To all my veteran brothers and sisters. Respect, love, and God bless.

[@jaez143]

From the Dad of a Canadian Soldier, thanks to all of you, US and Canada. God Bless boys...

[@oletimer5853]

I appreciate everyone of you who served this great country and fought for the liberties we enjoy everyday .. as a father, this video gets me every time

[@stevenslone2693]

I haven't served but this song tears me up every time. God bless the troops and thank you.

[@davidbrown4868]

I'll never get another letter from home. Love your Mom and Dad while you still can.

[@chadbrochill175]

If you're active duty and deployed, DM me your mailing address, two of my coworkers have kids that I'm almost certain would enjoy writing to you. Hell, I'm not much of a writer, but I may even do so myself.

[@outsider2639]

@@chadbrochill175 aw that’s nice of you

[@casey5752]

My teacher played this song for a lyrics project at my school and I was fighting tears. All veterans and service members of the USA thank you so much. God bless America🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ethanreynolds7892]

I'M THANKFUL FOR ALL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

[@trailertrashed6390]

Thank you all for your service. God bless you and god bless the USA

[@sharpshooterusmc89]

Brings back memorys from bootcamp. Paris Island 2009. The pastor played this for us every sunday before church.

[@vdx8888]

This song really hit home hard. I served twenty-plus years and deployed on numerous occasions but I never got a letter from home. I was married and had a family but because of my wife, who could not stand me, even the children's letters were blocked. My deployments were arduous as a combat engineer. Long days and longer nights, made more complex with no mail. I recall being shot at and I stood, rather than hitting the dirt, praying my suffering would be brought to a swift and violent end. When I returned from deployments there was no one waiting and had to get rides home from other members of the unit. Everyone needs to know that someone cares for them. I have never known that feeling. So, if you know someone in the military, working abroad, or crosstown let them know that they matter. Send a letter, send some love.

[@gabrielwatson7721]

Hey Brother. Just letting you know that you have my support, and I thank you for your Service, Sir. Praying for you! God Bless you!🙏✝️💯👍

[@rick9185]

I cant fathom how that feels. I served back in '81 and even though I wasnt home with my family, I had my military brothers right there along side me just like you did. Thank you for your service. God bless.

[@parmesan3739]

My son is active duty army and i know how much our letters mean to him. I'm so very sorry no one wrote to you. Thank you for your service, you're in my prayers.

[@twelvepolesdaroot8309]

Thank u for your services there here and everywhere,God bless u n yours forever my friend in spirit😅

[@jackmason9550]

Most civilians don't know what love is anymore. The bond between brothers we experienced in the service, knowing your life is in their hands and their life is in yours and being willing to do anything and everything to make sure your buddy gets to go home, including giving your own life... that's love. Love is selfless. It isn't for the one who loves, it's a gift you give to the one who is loved, expecting nothing in return. Civilians today are too selfish to understand that concept. They think love is something you get, not something you give. The only thing that compares is a parents love for a child, but these days even that is falling victim to selfishness with parents seeing their children as property or as just extensions of themselves. It sounds like a lot of doom and gloom, but what I am trying to say is that even though your wife didn't love you like she should, she will likely never know real love, but you have and in that way you have already won. I love you, brother, and so do millions of other men and women who have served like you and I have served and we would never forsake you because that bond is for life.

[@chipjohnson3620]

Thank You to all thats served or is serving 💪🏻💪🏻

[@TheRayInPV]

As a Gulf War vet and really any vet can relate to this song. Those letters were our connection to the world, as we called it. In the Gulf it took a long time to get them. The highlight of the day was mail call. I wrote to my father one day, normally I'd write to my mother, pops was a rock, no emotion. But I had to let him know he was the reason I was who I was and why I could deal with the situation I found myself in. I didn't know if I'd come home, so I had to tell him. He wrote back, i could tell it was difficult. I still have my father and mother with me, so I am still lucky.... I asked my mother once I got home, so what did my dad say when he got my letter? She said, I told him, hey, here's a letter from Ray for you. She handed it to him, he slowly opened it and started to read it, his eyes watered, he said, I'll be right back, he got his keys and took the letter and drove off. She told me, he didn't want her to see him cry. He came back and his rock look smoothened. Thanks for the song and thanks pops.

[@johnbosch1839]

USMC vet here, lost my best friends in Afghanistan, just want to let people know, those letters from home are what gave me, and every man in my squad, the courage to go out and do what we had to, so if you have friends or children in the military, write every single chance you get.

[@leepalmer8252]

I was in the Army for 5 years before I was medically discharged. I have to say that there is nothing that means more to a soldier than a letter from home.

[@estherstrauch6725]

Thank You from my family to you.

[@phoebefugate4757]

Thank you Marine for watch over us ,

[@freddawson6432]

Amen Brother, 3 USMC and 12 US Army, I'd do it all again. Best people I ever met in my life.

[@ashleys7943]

Thank you for serving

[@josephmcness5941]

Sorry to hear that

[@tannerangiletta7901]

I’m a new Pfc in the marine corps and I miss my parents so bad, but a man has a duty to fulfill for his country love you pop Semper Fi

[@rickyegalindez]

Daddy loves you and im so proud of you,

[@TheJBELL02]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇲

[@tannerangiletta7901]

@@rickyegalindez Beez pop pop

[@kathybowman8834]

Stay strong and Pray 😊❤😊❤

[@coreychristian2312]

If you were military and can listen to this without crying you are a BEAST

[@keithtracey2856]

I'm not military,makes me cry every time I here this song, I'm 45

[@tabithawilson6524]

My brother served in the Navy for 9 years & passed in a drunk driving car crash in 2005. I was only 12. I wanna cry every time I hear this song! Thank you to all the men & woman who serve & have served! I miss my brother so much! I'd give anything to hug him one more time ❤😥

[@georgecampbell1275]

Hey Tabitha how are you doing today???

[@StarCetra]

I believe even now he watching over you

[@duketrinh4170]

I don't know why I am tearing up reading these lines of yours. For some reason, I strongly 💪 believe that your brother is in Heaven and very happy 😊, And all you have to do is talk to him before you go to sleep 😴, then, he will come to you and talk to you in your dream sweet 😋 dream 😴 💤 🛏...!...

[@pgershmekelshmugglers1783]

This song hit me hard the first time I heard it. I was commuting with a buddy of mine to work and I started crying. Couldn’t help it. This goes out to my brothers in Ft Drum NY. 2/22 infantry Bravo co. Deeds not words.

[@capitalistmatt5645]

PG&ErShmekel Shmugglers live near fort drum. God bless our boys

[@davidbulman1906]

Climb to Glory brother! Triple Deuce on the Loose!

[@tylersmith5227]

1BCT A co 2-22 Deeds not words

[@LoraOL]

God bless them

[@billpardy7271]

thank u all 4 listing 2 us. sk1 usnret nmcb 5 headqarters company 3rd plattoon, right guard.

[@anissakafka7473]

Mama sends her best yall❤

[@TheLastEinherje]

Being overseas right now, this song really hits home

[@anthonymellemasr.2661]

I did 2 years in Korea. The truth in this song brings back memories and tears

[@07Convertable]

I'm a Desert Storm vet and I can confirm that letters and care packages meant more to me than anything else, even a phone call at times. This is a great song that I feel touches every soldier regardless of the war/conflict that you served in.

[@bendumas6791]

You’ll never hear it enough, but Thank you! We’ve never met but I appreciate you!

[@allenbush1453]

There was nothing better than getting letters from home , loved ones and supporting people.... thank you for the support from the first desert storm time until i was put out from thec a n g , here in Fresno.... it was worth it... even nowafter my dad's passing in 2018....

[@luckymaidenfarm3815]

thank you to all who have served. This country is the land of the free because of the brave. God bless you all.💙

[@moenorman7671]

This is a tribute to all of you who been there for us ❤️

[@mikedressel3270]

For sure sir

[@deassassinwolf1156]

I don't care how old you are or what you do for a living it's every man's dream to hear his dad say he's proud of you. I wish me and my father were that close

[@elizabethstevens6763]

My Dad was 31 years in USMC. Receiving letters when he did 2 tours in Vietnam and 1 tour in Desert Storm was his saving grace , he has said. He still has them from my mother and from us, 5 daughters. Love you dad. Thankyou to all veterans.

[@mikedressel3270]

Beautiful story...thank you ❤️🙏

[@ryanthemechanic]

3 years in the army definitely fucked me up 😢😔and my father never said he was proud of me and it don’t help he’s an alcoholic it’s rough living I love you guys and thank you for your service

[@trishmeshell8521]

Our Father in Heaven is very proud of you. Sending prayers from a sister.

[@jonlyman3883]

I am a combat vet. Song still hits me hard. I still have all the letters I got.

[@larrywingard2098]

you sir are a hero God bless you Them letter from home are what makes a soldier's day

[@Tobyyyy2]

im not a vet at all, and yet, this song hits me. you have my utmost respect

[@jonathanjonesjones8606]

Right there with you man hits harder than. Ever

[@paulhirst4791]

America shall Always Keep Up Doing the Good Work! It Has To! No Compromise and No Regrets! We United States of America and United Nations Blues Allies Win... Again! British Spooks Cannot Stop US! America Serves America For America! And We Always Win! 🇺🇲🇺🇳🇺🇦😎✌️⚡🦂🗽

[@timkeenan7419]

Also a vet. Those letters are what makes what we do worth it.

[@wyomingdipper1895]

I’m no soldier but I cry every time this song comes on. His voice sounds like my granddad and I’ve never once heard him say he was proud of me. The last part always gets me

[@warlockezz3023]

I recieved a letter from my dad at basic in FT Leonardwood that said "I am proud of you, I hope you know that" It was never said to me before, but it was implied, and I busted out in tears, even my Drills were concerned, but it was a good feeling, i couldnt talk, so i just gave them the letter and told them it was from my dad and they all understood once they read it, and put a hand on my shoulder for support. Even though I could not complete training due to medical issues, every time he says this to me i get tears. There is something about a mans father saying "I am proud of you" that cant be ignored. To me, it means I am doing right. All the guys in my platoon got a letter like that at some point. This song reminds me of that feeling every time and tears always come up when i hear it. Thank you John Montgomery for singing it.

[@PatriceGruca]

I'm proud of you too. Congratulations on who you are and on what you are able to do.

[@johnready630]

For anyone who has had a loved one deployed and know they are in danger this really hits home. I think it's harder on the family waiting and wondering about their safety that it is for the soldier. You were dearly missed by us Rich but thank god you came home safe. And yes , always proud of you son.....Dad.

[@angelahughes9117]

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[@alysiadriggers4966]

My Baby bro was in Iraq and Afganistan, he was the reason I got on a computer to talk to him, my Hero!

[@moresnare]

I can't watch this without crying. The "Son, you make me proud..." Man, gets me every time.

[@clutchhutch9684]

Cant help but cry listening to this

[@corivickery4689]

This goes out to everyone who has served or is serving now. Thank y'all so much y'all I appreciate what you do for everyone. God bless all of y'all and be safe💕 🙏🏼

[@georgecampbell1275]

Hey Cori how are you doing today????

[@chrisnorris8754]

I had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman that wrote this song. He recounted a story of parents he met in Europe who lost their son in the middle east. The father said this was he and his son's song.

[@kootybear]

My first deployment was in 2005, joined in 2004. Parents and daughter took me to Carson to get ready to deploy. Gave my daughter a good talking to with hugs/kisses. Talked with my mom told her I loved her and gave her a hug and kiss. Turned around to my dad and he turned into a faucet. He was just sobbing. Never saw my dad cry until that day. 20 years later and mother has passed on and dad is still around and this song still gives me tears any time I hear it. Great song especially the last verse.

[@tayajaneway4628]

This Marine cries every time when listening to this song, and she ain't ashamed.

[@MEATWHAD1986]

💯❤ Thank you for what you do!

[@kevinadams2641]

Thank you for everything you’ve done for us and I’m thinking of joining the marines after high school

[@chrishorner9155]

This ex navy man is a piece of shit and got thrown out befor he could serve his country. Thanks for being a better man/woman then ill ever be

[@nathanevans4486]

AMEN,,,TO ALL MARINES,AND ALL MILITARY

[@bradenrowan4598]

God bless you I'm 15 I'm going to be a marine I'm going to go to Paris island at 17 but thank you for your service

[@LizSmith-i2l]

I remember getting the letters from home when I was in the Army and now I’m sending those letters from home to my son in Germany! Still brings me to tears. Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow veterans and those serving now!

[@moenorman7671]

I lost my dad when I was 11y years old. I would give anything to be able to talk to him again 😔

[@jacoblarson7480]

The third verse brings me to tears everytime when the dad writes you make me proud. I didnt get that from my dad until I joined.

[@chuckpierce3416]

As a marine, I did two tours in Nam - home was the jungle. At first, we had letters from friends and girlfriends when we got back to our area. As the months rolled into other months, the letters became fewer and fewer until there were none - the war took on its toll on us from back home. When I came in from the bush, and no letters. I would open a warm coke can. Pour some Jack into it and celebrate that no one got hurt or killed on that patrol. This was a life at 20/21 years old. Excellent song, but not my reality. Recon 65-69

[@larrypatterson7291]

That song makes me cry and that song I know was not made for me but this song hits my life 100% between my dad and me I joined the forces and was married not now because of my PTSD.

[@mrselfdefeat1128]

It’s really the part with his Dad seeing him as baby across from him then he disappears. As a father it’s so emotional for me to see pictures of my kids young and now teenagers. It goes by fast, cherish every single interaction.

[@hlmoore8042]

Vietnam era vet stationed overseas. I remember getting letters from home... and the first phone call from me to my mom at Christmas... my first away from home. She cried... and that made me cry. The guy who made the international calls gave the people who worked that Christmas Eve and chance to call home. Christmas Eve 1976. I can tell you - Sir you have no idea how much I appreciated that call as did my mom. I've always remembered that call.

[@robertswanson2846]

This song touches my heart in a bad way. I'm a former 11B with 3 OEF deployments. Not once did my parents ever write me or say anything. Not even when I got shot or got hit by a 107 rocket. Just saddening

[@jpturner171]

Semper Fi my brothers in arms. I may be retired but this song inspired me to pull out the old letters I received from mom many years ago. 👍🏽 Thank you for the memories mom!🙏🏽

[@alysiadriggers4966]

Best letters ever!