Julian Austin - The Red and White

[@2870lonewolf]

amazing song i enlisted because my family has been serving since the war of 1812, i lost my great grandfather on juno beach, i have lost friends in Afghanistan, and i have lost a very dear friend and mentor who i deployed with in 2019, i still carry the pain of no longer being able to talk to them again and i miss them all very much, i have been serving for nearly 7 years and i am proud of my service, and i have been asked why i joined and i tell them every time, i joined so i could protect those that can't protect themselves, and because i felt it was my duty to serve Canada after everything this great country has given me i felt i should give back so others can enjoy the safety i grew up with. Lest we forget our fallen brothers and sisters

[@deanlegrow1552]

Retired, thinking about the fallen going into Christmas, Rest In Peace soldiers.

[@TheAcdc97]

The country needs this song right now

[@Blackbirdmatty]

Great song. My country will never forget what Canada did for us in WW2. Mutch respect to all my brothers from countries all over the world still serving out there, in afghanistan or wherever. All the best, Matty from holland.

[@HorsesRule314]

how could anyone dislike this song?? If you dont stand behind our soldiers and what they do for you, why dont you stand in front of them?

[@protectoroffaith]

no matter how hard he trys he can never finish this song without crying he loves his country and the men and women that serve in the military,airforce and navy

[@julianaustin8802]

She's still a bugger today to get through that song more so ever since that night we found out Captain Nichola Goddard was killed in action and only possibly 10 hours after doing a private show in KAF up at their infamous Bat Tent. Most important days and times of my life over anything I had ever accomplished in my musical career, that was my pinochle and I had arrived finally moment going over to rock the house for all the boys and girls. As my brothers Gord Maidment and Tim McNeil say "AIRBORNE". I'd be there again anytime, anyplace, anywhere for our Unsung Heroes

[@kilroyski]

To those that know the real reason that Julian stumbled the words at the end of the song, I salute you. I served with you on the tour that this video was made. It changed me forever, but I don't regret at all having served.

[@Johnny_G]

Thank you Canada and Canadian armed forces for your support. greetings from Latvia.

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

Hey

[@Christinecampbellbaker]

On September 28, 2007 the City of Saint John hosted the "Red Friday Rally" to show support for our Troops. On this wet rainy day, Saint John's own Julian Austin performed amongst a sea of red supporters, his own tribute to our brave men and women who have served or are currently serving our country - this song had many who attended in tears. Thanks Julian!!

[@thankfulgrateful9623]

i wish and pray that there were more celebrations like this to show our pride and love for our troops.

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

Hi

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

How are u today how things in life change ur comments older me im 12 when I get 18 first thing I do join Special Operations

[@saints39]

a true person, a true soldier, a true canadian. Never forget those who stand and who lost their lives for us. Everyday i always tell my self i am proud to be Canadian. 5 stars. Canada is the best place on earth. (tears of pride)

[@marcleb61]

I was there in Kandahar when he sang this song. I had my picture taken with him at the Canada House. This songs has very strong words and means a lot. On my ROTO in Afghan we lost many Canadian Soldiers and that didn't include the other nations who also lost soldiers. I'm very fortunate to of have seen this live. The other performers were also great. Thanks for posting this online :)

[@craigjesso3976]

i was there also aug to dec 2005 we closed the camp kubal moved to kandahar and again in 2008 2009

[@jmmpinault]

I was there as well from dec 05 to June 2006. I provided the communication for the theatre with my team. The artists on the Can Con show were amazing

[@MotherNatureschild3]

My Mate served in 07 as Bison Am driver .. 😭😭💔💔🙏🙏🕯🕯 Feb 07 mid Aug 07 this was His 6th & Final "Peacekeeping/Peacemaking/War zone Deployment. 28 yrs Now Retired Pro Patria 💔💔😥😥😢😢

[@Jacky1864]

you know, I watched this video about 10 times,I am a former USMArine. THIS VIDEO IS VERY POWERFUL. Canadieans and Americans are very similair? Yes I think so, Thank you all you neighbors of the North, you are the best !!you are the best!!!!

[@ecampbell17]

This is such a great song and I wish every Canadian could hear it. I have a cousin on his way over in a few weeks to defend this country. Whether you belive in the war or not, stand behind our men and women in arms. If you don't stand behind them now someday you may have to stand in front of them, in peace or war. God Bless our forces and all the freedom fighters across the globe

[@tasharules]

aww man you can hear him choaking up in the end this song makes tears come to my eyes every time i hear it, it's true this country doesn't care enough about our soldiers in war if you can't support the war atleast support our troops! FOR THE RED AND WHITE!

[@captrjd]

Mike , as one of those who deployed in Afghanistan, I thank you for posting this video. The first time I heard the song was after my tour - I had to stop my car because I was crying so much. But it was tears of gratitude. Thank you Julian, and many thanks who support our soldiers. And also my regards to all who served, or are still serving, in this theatre.

[@Sturmfalke010475]

Thank you for sharing... I love this song and this guy... Greetings from Germany May God bless our friends the people and brave Soldiers of Canada

[@julianaustin8802]

Thank you so much for the kinds mein Brudder. I hope I'm spelling that correct. God bless you and yours.

[@ryanstokes3732]

I was there during this performance, never have I been so proud, that was over a decade ago, I want to personally thank julian Austin and all the others who performed that night, it bound us all and gave a sense of normality when everything in our lives was far from normal.

[@stefanoconsiglio9420]

I remember every day how lucky I am to salute the Red and White. I working on the Go Train and everytime I see a soldier on board I do my best to go up to them and say thank you.

[@DYLANJJK94]

Make no good deed goes unpunished, All pf our past governments left vets broken & alone, But the current PM goes and gives $10m to a terrorist who waa long gone from here....

[@DB-pf2xm]

I thank-you immensely, Julian Austin. Met you in the Halifax Airport ( 2007 )and you rode the flight with us all the way to Afghanistan! WOW!!! I want to salute you and your band for your support and truly Canadian type songs. We all relate to your music, Julian, especially mentioning the true heroes names. A proud VETERAN of my country and people like you, Julian! Keep up the great work. All VETERANS will agree.

[@marianmacdonald506]

Canada - Free, Proud and Strong!!! Please take time to thank the Military, Police Forces, First Responders and Medical Personnel for their courage, service and sacrifices!!!

[@bunchkeys]

I was honored to have been in the audience to witness what had unfolded. What most people don't know is this was the night we were informed of the death of the first female killed in combat. RIP Nicolette. It was an emotional night

[@ExperienceNovaScotia]

I've loved this song from the first time I heard it. Thank you 🇨🇦🍁

[@LiberateAlberta1907]

My dad served for Canada for 34 years from 1962-1996. He retired in 1996 as Master Warrant Officer from PPCLI in Edmonton Alberta. He past away in 2012 at 66 years old. R.I.P Dad. I love you! 😢😢❤️❤️❤️

[@Milo21313]

RIP sorry for your loss

[@10hab]

THANK YOU JULIAN for remembering our veterans and those brave souls that are still putting their lives at risk so we can live free. As Remembrance Day approaches i still hear my grandfather telling us the reason he fought over seas was very simple, FREEDOM DOES NOT COME FREE. BLESS OUR VETERANS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

[@10hab]

im so very proud to be a CANADIAN thank you to all those who have served , are serving and especially to those who gave their lives so the rest of us could enjoy the freedoms we have today.

[@155Sapper]

14 yeas later, I remember that night. Thank you Julian Austin for your support.

[@10hab]

this song brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it especially touching when Julian chokes up. please dont ever forget to honor our vets and always support those who serve so that we as Canadians get to enjoy the freedom to do the things we do, like watch KZbin

[@julianaustin8802]

It always brings me to tears as well Russell, especially at the end when I get all choked up. That was a powerful night I shall remember like just minutes ago til my last breath all those time overseas playing for our Canadian serving men and women and all the other troops from around the world of our NATO family and especially getting to perform this song even as hard as it always was for me to get through without getting emotional. Thank you for your kind words.

[@Furniture121]

I was at this show and it was pretty awesome. Hard to bring a tear to the eye of a soldier in theater, but this song did it.

[@10hab]

after the cowardly attacks on our country and soldiers this week this song means more then ever before, please take a moment to thank those that serve and protect us

[@apallo88]

God bless all the Canadian troops past and present!!!! Thanks Julian for such a poignant song!!!

[@lekingreg]

I was in the reserve but i never went in mission like you guys,i know you will say i'm not a part of you guys but i have great respect for all of you and i support my troups...i'm proud to be CANADIAN with you !......tanks

[@1978jrchiasson]

I get chills every time I hear this song. God bless all our men and women in the military.

[@10hab]

RIP SGT ANDREW DOIRON, YOUR COUNTRY OWES YOU A DEBT OF GRATITUDE , YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

[@glittergirl12341]

what a lovely song. my grandpa taught me to pray for the heros who give there lives for us every night cause he had his bestfriends go down in the war and even tho hes gone we still pray for the ones keeping us safe

[@V1nce_man]

Respect from America you brave Canadians!

[@CanadaNS]

Thank you, you make me proud to be Canadian. God bless. And as for those of you who say negative things, you need to say thank you as well. Soldiers then and now, gave you the freedom to speak your mind and not be shot for doing so!!

[@magicsuperman13]

God bless the brave men and woman who are serving our great country. I plan to serve too. Thank you.

[@alexschulz1586]

Every year that I can I go to the Armed Forces Day and Airshow and thank as many soldiers as I can for everything that they do.

[@mmgoff]

Thank you all my brothers and sisters in Canada! You are all heroes to me. Thank you, Julian. Very beautifully done. Maggie Goff Bisbee, Arizona, USA

[@jasontaylor8762]

Julian thank you for your loving song about our country and for the red and white of our country flag

[@hghghg1123]

this is an honour to all canadian vetrens, past and present- thank you

[@canadiangirlforlife]

I am soooo proud to be Canadian! Thank you to all ya'll out there on the front line, so I can sleep in peace.

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

Me to

[@jasoncabral3831]

From America, Thank you Canada, for being the best friend a nation could ask for

[@spiritofremembrance]

Very moving and powerful - thank you.

[@SuperCocoFan]

God Bless Canadians soldiers. We make this earth a peaceful place. And I'm proud to say I am Canadian Thanks To Everyone , Great Song/Video

[@canadianromper]

im a canadian and i thanks all of our troops for fighting and keeping our land free.

[@theorbanfarmstead]

I cry every time I watch this video.. And I don't cry much. My hat comes off for the Red and White.

[@10hab]

only thing i can think to add to the comments list is this WOW so powerful yet so touching thank you Julian

[@chase82]

Thank you for posting this... No we don't thank them enough. They could never be thanked enough for what they do. God Bless Our Soldiers.

[@nathanhall94]

im not canadian but this is what you call real music. i got hooked to this song when my friend jean sebastien from quebec showed me this. keep up the great work julian austin

[@Dan-lf4gl]

God bless this land and everyone who serve it. love you canada

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

I watch this video quite a lot especially on Rememberance Day. It brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. I believe Julian Austin is a true hero though , "unsung ". Thank you so much for this video reminding everyone who watches it be are privileged to have the freedoms we now enjoy today. When his voice falters atthe end as he picks up the flag I cry. Thank you Mr. Austin from North Sydney, Cape Breton, NS.

[@Canuck896]

Love our Country! Forever! Please know Canadians are proud! In every poll since 2011 has shown Canadian pride is in the mid 90%'s!

[@Razlotarmasta]

I thank the vets and canadian forces and every other forces that help made what is canada today and hope we can keep giving love and hope upon our country and R.I.P to all the fallen heroes and all others from around the world hope you all have a wonderful day ❤

[@patrickspringall9256]

Thank you so much for your service to all solders I am joining the Canadian military in a couple years to help and serve the best country in the world from a nother dam proud Canadian

[@ProfessorxVile]

Very touching, this got me quite emotional. It sounds like it did the same even to Mr. Austin right near the end... Thank you for this tribute to all the fine Canadians who wear our country's uniform.

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

I'm ur first comment in 13 year so hi

[@Furniture121]

I was in the crowd the night this was recorded... It's hard to listen to all these years later.

[@rebeccayoung7395]

Was this taped in Trenton Ontario?

[@DYLANJJK94]

Kandahar

[@willystr7250]

I unfortunately was in MSG. So I missed it

[@lukeclark9512]

I wish I was. I was there 2008-2009

[@ecampbell17]

thank you... as brothers in arms we know what it is to fight for freedom... thank you to the americans who fight for us... god bless or brave sons and daughters

[@thankfulgrateful9623]

As a proud loving mom of my young son i am so proud of all of the serving and Veterens. I care. I share our story as a CAF family to all how we should be so grateful and proud. God Bless you all. Thank you for your service.

[@sashapenney90]

this song immediately popped in my head when i heard that a solider from here in Corner Brook, NL had fallen in combat. very powerful song to say the least; this song truly is a hidden treasure. we should be grateful and extremely thankful that we have brave men and women to stand up for our freedom. To all our Soliders- Past, Present and Future, THANK YOU!

[@thomasferguson7565]

thank you Julian Austin for the tribute, and to mike for sharing the video, and all the other support to the troops who served in the past, present and future.

[@iLegitNewfie]

When i hear this song it makes me wanna fight for my country , Respect all of our canadians soldiers who have fallen ove rthe past few years , god bless you for giving us the freedom we have now.

[@jayambler6528]

From the states- this song is awesome!

[@EricCole69]

One of the best Canadian patriotic songs

[@zedorz]

Thank you Julian, my heart swells. You keep it real.

[@christinevanzandbergen4870]

OMG, thank you so much for this song. It brings me to tears but I love it. Extremely heart felt Julian, God Bless you!

[@10hab]

this song touches me more every time i hear it. such a moving song thank you Julian.

[@andrewplayfair3075]

god bless all of you who risked your lives for us and those of you who lost yours

[@majaidman]

Love this song. Lots of meaning. I have done 34 years in the Canadian Military, Served in all 3 Battalions of the PPCLI been to Bosnia, Middle East, Afghanistan. It seems that a lot of Canadians dont appreciate what was done for them. As I have heard people say that we dont need a Military. I would love to take those individuals and put them where I was and see how they like it. Just my thoughts.

[@canadian-girl]

beautiful song🇨🇦❤🇨🇦

[@kunnilucktuk]

This song is excellent.

[@devinhague3282]

God bless all our Canadian superheroes

[@Lessa21able]

we have forgotten the veterans and we have thrown away what they fought to give to people in countries far away from Home, our Freedom!

[@10hab]

Remembrance day is fast approaching lets see if we can get Julians wonderful video over the 300,000 mark, lets make that our gift to him for giving our military such a touching song.

[@ValHH1]

Beautiful

[@CanadianBella0]

This is totally my story, my father did just this 4 years ago ( actually, 4 years ago as of last saturday) so it totally pulls my heart strings just listening to it.

[@MsBambambam90]

This song is so amazing. I'm so proud to be Canadian and even more proud of our heroes. I recently got a tattoo that says Ubique, in the artillery colours for my step-dad. There are no words for me to express how proud I am of what he has done for this country. Support our troops! They are the reason why we are the true north strong and free!!! :]

[@rohantheninjarb]

God keep us strong and free! Thank you to all who serve

[@gordonbombay4531]

shit eh, im a grown man, but this song brought tears to my eyes. Canadians are a dying breed, but we still stand strong and free till the end. Maple Leaf Forever. Respect this land, respect its people, never forget how we became who we are. Beautiful song. much respect to you, and all our heros. from a damn proud Canadian

[@1978jrchiasson]

I remember being a kid. We use to have Rememberance Day ceremonies and such in school. None of that goes on or on a down sized scale. My grand father was a WWII vet and my cousin was in Afghanistan. I will always support our men and women in the military. If it wasn`t for the young men ine WWI and WWII we would be speaking German. I support the Red and White. And I support the Red, White and Blue also.

[@shirtless6934]

Many of the Allied soldiers who died face down in the mud during the Normandy invasion were only 18 years old. Can you imagine what it must be like? To know that you are only 18, that you are dying, that you will never see home or family again? Let us remember their sacrifice that we might be free of tyranny, and resolve that they shall not have died in vain.

[@God0fH0bbits]

and thats part the reason why im joining up, because tyranny still lives and we need to protect the ones we love from it

[@TheNativeman19]

i love the red and white and what nice song you wrote julian :) it touched my heart

[@josepheagan]

I must say thank you for really putting yourself out there and giving us a gift that should be the national anthem of Canada. And many thanks for making it a song of peace and maybe some understanding of life itself and how precious it is. Dr. Pat.

[@cf80to01]

Thanks! As a former Canadian Soldier (whose son joined the Army on Nov 10, 08) I get pissed off at the trash talk between our two countries posted on youtube (particularly related to military matters). You have walked the walk, not just talked the talk and therefore your opinion is valued. Thanks again.

[@Leahy777]

This song always makes me think about how much people today don't truly understand the sacrifice and pain all our soldiers go through just to come home after giving so ..excuse me but so fucking much without asking for anything in return. Theb they just bury that deep inside cause they don't wanna look weak....that shit kills my soul. I hope that one day people understand what these guys went through and have some compassion

[@ehcomputer]

One Of The Best Song's I've Ever Heard! It was a pleasure meeting you Julian! CFB Edmonton 2007 - 2013. Retire on 08 Apr 2013!

[@michelle6133514]

listen to those words oufffffffff awsome

[@gertkuik4773]

So proud to have a Canadian Navy Officer son.

[@SteveotheSargent]

so dam true its scary this country dose not care enough about are hero's that have fallen and still continue to serve and fight to keep us free to all the Canadian armed forces serving and fallen thank you

[@saraholivier1349]

I agree. we don't care enough about them. they did what they had to. My grandpa was in war world II.

[@MrEljimadore]

Love this song, cause it's true!

[@4stringpicker]

Just a great song!!!!!

[@sebek92]

Rest Easy, Trooper Karine Blais, and all those who have given their lives for their country. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

[@dropwasheeesh5599]

Hey

[@scpenny1]

Thank you Canada, from your southern Brothers and Sisters, remember when you hold the line, we're coming soon enough!

[@alenatodd7244]

i love this song

[@CWOBabcock]

Don't give up that chase. Trust me, it took me a long time. Keep applying. If they don't take you on the first time, don't get discouraged. Keep working at it. It took me 4 tries to make it through...

[@jasonmullis705]

Your a Hero and Can't wait to see you again Miss you bro!!! Keep Up Great Work!!!!

[@KelliReimer]

Thank you, Thank you and thank you!

[@InfernoZ24]

I am a Canadian Soldier. CFB Edmonton Canadian People sometimes get annoyed when people from foreign lands ask if we are American. I don't get bothered by it. I just say no I am a Canadian Soldier, My brothers are the American Soldiers but people confuse us all the time. We are the closest and most friendly countries in the world and I do call my American Soldiers down south my brothers in arms. You have been there for us and we will be there for you. Soldiers understand each other.

[@jasoncabral3831]

I was always proud to serve alongside Canadians, i'm from a border state, so theres crossover, my cousin is mentioned in this song and hearing his name still hurts

[@raedow11]

Amazing song and performance, really makes you think. Thank you Julian :)

[@krishshah3974]

hi! 11 years later...

[@GardnerDylan]

Thank You. Red and White Forever!!!