The Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva shares the meaning of Memorial Day | SC Featured

[@davidhuslig2687]

You got to love this guy. A true American hero.

[@honestguy7764]

Born to spaniard military parents (both) allocated in the Nato Meridian base, Mississippi. Maybe a reflaction of such a melting pot the USA is? Cheers

[@marywagner3644]

Amen

[@MikeK2100]

No, he would probably be the first to let you know he is not a hero, but loves passing on the concept of service to God and county. When I thank them for keeping US all in the loop, get a thanks and a smile.

[@PTS156]

He actually has an understanding of this country, what we care about. I have more respect for this man than any other player in the entire NFL.

[@brandiledford4335]

My husband is in that photo. He served with you and was there for that moment . Jesse's name will always be carried with us in our home . He will never be forgotten. We will visit texas one day, u til then he will always be with us. Also remember the ones who make it home and struggle every day.

[@johnstam1388]

ive had a ton of friends enlist and serve, my father was a marine and really its always good to hear these stories, both good and bad. keeps life in perspective.

[@RayRaySD941]

Lmao he ain't gonna fuck you

[@andeusmc2030]

@@RayRaySD941 What dude?

[@maekko4222]

Bingze have some respect he served his country for us Americans

[@pamavet6891]

@@RayRaySD941 Trash Talking coward

[@streetspitzley5854]

This is why I like Villanueva. He shows lots of respect to the flag, the country, and all the men and women who have fought and died for it. He was in the army like my grandpa chuck. Mad respect goes out to you big al!

[@bl8892]

They didn't die for a flag

[@bl8892]

@@teenxopiumrickowens Same thing

[@Legendary_UA]

@@bl8892 Please tell me of your many deployments on which you base your comments

[@jisan96]

Heroes never die, they live on forever in our hearts.

[@yunghp615]

kamrul Hasan absolutely my friend!!!

[@frankierosado9709]

Amen. Thank you Villanueva for your Service to this Great Country of ours.

[@HEDGE1011]

Alejandro, you are a hero for both your Army service and for making this important reminder. I was in the USAF and really appreciate you keeping your focus on what's truly important. Thanks to all the heroes who gave their all so we can be free.

[@shanemorley7143]

Oh my this was beautiful 💝 God bless you sir,thank you for your service

[@MR-of9dx]

I can watch this video a million times. It moves me each time. This guy is a brave American hero. Stood proud in the stadium while the anthem was played. And his weak teammates and weaker coach stayed in the locker room.

[@jedd.5407]

Thank you for your service Mr. Villanueva! I'm proud of you and what you STAND FOR! God BLESS!

[@davidjenkins1958]

Thank you for your service and remembering your fallen friend. God Bkess

[@huero323sc]

God Bless America!!!! I love This Country Great Story

[@dankiniry3618]

GREAT JOB ALEJANDRO. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED.

[@LordRupertEverton626]

Mr Villanueva, I salute you. It’s an honor that you play for the team I love

[@lulubaniqued6883]

Thank you for your service, Alejandro Villanueva 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@winst0n888]

A true hero and leader.Will go down as one of my favorite Steelers of all time.

[@danielwhite5526]

Salute sir.

[@ghostknight2011]

With Villanueva, today more than ever! 78 doesn't bend the knee!

[@anonymouswombat9709]

The only man that would stand for the national anthem on the Steelers a couple of years back. Lots of respect for this guy

[@IIShort]

Media propaganda. The entire team was standing in the hall enroute to head out of the tunnel until the anthem started and then they stopped dead in their tracks to pay respect to our anthem. Look it up and you'll find images showing the entire team standing just over his shoulder, but the media doesn't want to share the real story.....after all it doesn't sell their narrative!

[@ishwarasharma7983]

Thank you to the US army they are everything thank you alejandro thank you jesse 🙏🏼Your guys service means everything 🙏🏼

[@davidpenrod7778]

As a retired combat vet, I can understand and respect his point of view

[@zaneeklund05]

He should’ve been the time cover magazine instead of kapernick. He is a true hero and maybe the most like-able players in the nfl

[@neubrain11]

Racist

[@ainemairead4542]

@@neubrain11 How is it racist...

[@ethancerwinski4368]

Aine Mairead it’s not he’s just a brain washed leftist

[@ItsAtLeastThreeInches]

neubrain11 wow you’re a dumbass. If this guy is a racist for thinking someone who put his life on the line for his country deserves a cover more than someone who’s knee touched the turf because he doesn’t respect the country that gave him the opportunity to be successful, then I guess a hell of a lot of people who watched this video are racists as well.

[@1HUFFMAN]

I love that you did not put a capital k in his name. I hope that was on purpose

[@-shnae4God.family]

I am Filled with gratitude for those selfless men and women who serve us and our country to keep our country free. To keep us free from danger. I am Proud to be an American!

[@kylec8950]

New favorite player.

[@ryanking2874]

for those who served and still serving thank you for all you do. thank you to those who never came home. all gave some and some gave all. God bless to our soldiers. I will always stand for our flag and our soldiers.

[@bencook207]

This is why I stand for the anthem and show my respect to the fallen and those who served!!!

[@luissanjuan1072]

To serve this country with honor is a true hero! Bless all military members for kepting us safe !

[@bl8892]

How is not standing for a anthem hurting veterans?

[@bl8892]

@FatevsFate I know veterans who is fine with kneeling and burning the flag because they don't judge how people protest.

[@Legendary_UA]

@@bl8892 those are in the overwhelming minority

[@bl8892]

@@Legendary_UA How do you know?

[@mscuillo]

Great story!! Not one mention of being treated differently, racism, choice, etc...this is what the true meaning of the flag is. Honor and sacrifice among those of us who choose to serve this great nation!

[@jaredcallender1262]

Thank you so much for protecting our country and fighting to keep us safe you're an amazing person and player. Go Pittsburgh Steelers

[@sclosangelesktown5409]

A hero and inspiration. The only Steeler to stand and show up for the anthem. God bless this man

[@larrybomber83]

That was beautiful. Thank You for your service.

[@indigothedemigod3989]

As a Army Vet myself *(From 2013-2016)* i know that feeling. I to lost a battle buddy who never saw his 21 birthday back in 2015. My word of advise to any civilian who is reading this, please understand that most soilders aren't these war loving nutjobs but, people who are willing to risk it all for a greater good.

[@brodericperry5031]

Amen

[@streetveteran8928]

ON POINT BUDDY, 👍GREAT JOB!

[@santini4754]

This is the living definition of a man. A man that knows how life should be lived , and how to conduct himself in an honorable way. This should be the role model for American youth. All too often it isn't. God bless Alejandro Villanueva, and all like him. Men and women who live life by the same code of conduct and who's names we will never know

[@danielwhite5526]

Salute Sir

[@jordankendall2705]

Watching this really puts things into perspective. I couldn't be more grateful for those who serve, and I hope to continue to support them.

[@cadewithac]

I've actually met Alex Villanueva! He has been in my house haha. My name is Cade Southern and Jesse Detrick was my cousin. He passed away when I was 6 and I unfortunately didn't know him that well. I deeply regret not getting to know him when I was young because I heard he was a great man, but my two older sisters have still told me great stories about him.

[@jamescirillo2097]

I'm glad Villanueva was able to tell the story of your cousins honorable sacrifice, he will never be forgotten🇺🇸

[@kathleenervin5677]

Powerful remembrance of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you.

[@tomgreenough3235]

Tears.....God bless to the both of you.

[@JustBeHonestYeah]

Very moving. God bless American and all those who never got to return home and those who did. From a Canadian god bless America and the family’s of those who served and who are still serve. Canada would be nothing without our big neighbours south of the boarder.❤🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@marywagner3644]

God Bless and thank you for your service

[@danielmcguire7974]

Villanueva you did it Again. What a Great tribute to your fallen comrade and to your Flag Family and Country. Villanueva for President of the United States of America.

[@loukosa7738]

A true hero

[@canaanpkg]

Big Ben should feel lucky he has a real life HERO blocking for him.

[@therealtruthofzion3311]

I love this video. ESPN is very good at creating scenes and a meaning in a short video like this.

[@mariedutton4755]

God bless you

[@duanejohnson6651]

You're a great human being don't let the owners of the Steelers ever change your mind or the players that are misled by the liberal media God bless and be safe

[@JustCallMeRock]

Real

[@henrylaramie9700]

Thank you so much Mr. Villanueva.🇺🇸😢

[@buildfireforchrist]

Only thing on the steelers i am proud of..🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@Chigger118]

If you notice, Azi had an Alabama hat on. My son was the 10th Mountain Division, 2/87 Infantry, Delta Company Forward Observer. Basically the guy who calls for fire A-10’s & fast movers. 🇺🇸❤️

[@chasesherman6930]

I'm guessing your son was Cook. I was in his platoon. Tell him Sherman says hello, hope all is well!!

[@Legendary_UA]

I was in school with one of Jesse's teachers and she honors him every chance she gets. Thank God that such men as Jesse ever walked among us.

[@asiermartinez-berasategui9130]

MADE IN SPAIN. Proud of you Alex ;)

[@honestguy7764]

Asier Martinez-Berasategui Well erm, he was born in Mississippi though... to both Spaniard parents

[@RayRaySD941]

Lmao he's not gonna fuck you

[@THENITROFERCHO]

@@honestguy7764 He grew up in Rota (Spain) and afterwards in Belgium, his father is a Spanish Army Official working for NATO and that's the reason why Alejandro grew up in the US and later on in other NATO bases. As he has said, he's loyal to both nations.

[@timothypaulino8454]

@@THENITROFERCHO I was an Army brat. Went to the same Highschool he played Highschool in SHAPE Belgium.

[@PM-bv2nx]

As a first generation born American from Cuban parents, I feel ur pride and pain Mr. Villanueva. We both served a beautiful country and unlike the multi generational Americans that take this country for granted. We understand. My flag has 50 stars and is only flag I will fight and die for. GOD BLESS THE USA

[@paperchaser4176]

Thank you

[@Youknowwhoin2024]

Smart guy for not wearing a criminals name on his helmet

[@HamzooPineda]

He speaks Spanish and American really perfect without a hint of an accent. His parents are both Spanish but he is more American than Americans.

[@sandroserna6883]

You are a true 100% American and you are my hero way to go buddy I hope everybody watch this video I didn't know that you stood up for the national anthem you don't care what anybody says because you believe in this great country we call the land of the free

[@TealeavesNoStoneUnturned]

Powerful.

[@petermeylink8360]

Alejandro Villanueva is really my hero. I really wisb I could be 6 foot 8 or 6 foot 9 myself.

[@CAPEjkg]

This is something all the other NFL players don't understand at ALL!

[@bobbq8380]

God bless America and its national heroes. Always 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@JeepBigE]

Powerful video!😔🙏💪🇺🇸

[@dacosta0656]

surprised ESPN not having a flag burning

[@johnstam1388]

you're an idiot

[@kalashnikov5544]

They're run by Marxist J3wz.

[@nlb4697]

if we as a nation are not going to live by FACTS AND TRUTH, then we are lost

[@martinlopez-servin3091]

I want To Join The army on memorial day next year

[@christianeasley767]

3,380 miles walked (for our fallen ) since I retired 5 years ago!!!!! All through PITTSBURGH!!!!!! 1995-2016…. Love you, 75th Ranger!!!!!! ❤️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💪💪💪💪✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ 48 friends with GOD!!!!! NEVER FORGET, NEVER FORGIVE!!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yeeyee1093]

I live this man

[@cidaliaborges370]

Great feature

[@skullduggery68]

The son and Alejandro had me cutting onions near the end.

[@warlord801]

Only a soldier would understand...………………...

[@willbereal4922]

GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS THESE AND ALL SOLDIERS AND GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY, FLAG, AND THE ANTHEM THAT REPRESENTS OIR SOLDIERS

[@cameronbrown5087]

I wish every nba player would watch this and think again about kneeling for the anthem and supporting their country

[@mightyvegatron2058]

I fucking love that dude

[@MrReynoldsToYou]

We come to a day celebrated every year that reminds us of those that have given their all. The ones that through a choice made a sacrifice that has made our current lives possible. You post the love you have for the life you live and the freedom and financial benefit you enjoy. You know who you are. There is also the need for you to praise the men and women that have paid the price for you to have what you have, If not for their sacrifices, you would have nothing.

[@daleholley]

As a veteran, for all soldiers, Old soldiers Never die they just Carry On

[@rixtube77]

Great post.

[@catholicrenewed6928]

Nice Rosary Alejandro(:

[@jasongentile7098]

Climb to Glory

[@mydenmel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@willbereal4922]

I see this and I just can't believe that ESPN, NBA, nfl, and the media praises the fact and the people that refuse to kneel down for our ANTHEM, when you refuse to disrespect the anthem is like spitting on these falling soldiers and their families faces

[@bl8892]

How is that disrespecting them?

[@ginom407]

❤❤❤

[@andresgonzales3013]

Kaepernick isn't fit to lace this guy's boots.

[@nygiants440]

Lol you clearly missed what happened

[@patrickjewell2975]

I hope Colin kapernick sees this

[@yunge9482]

You dumbass soldiers fought for our rights and part of our rights are freedom of speech you dumbass that’s why he kneels it’s a form of respect to the fallen men and women.. get ya fucking head out your ass.

[@jonathonsmith3920]

Jesse is my cousin. I mourned his loss and I am honored to have known him. And I am no less honored to support every right he fought for, including the one to protest. I can kneel in protest of injustice, to fight for equality for my black son, and still respect everything my cousin did in his short life. One does not disqualify the other.

[@oiuytv]

Villanueva is a pussy! He apologized for standing for the national anthem because he was scared of his punkass Steelers teammates. Disgrace to a Ranger uniform.

[@jasonbry07]

Obito Uchiha He never stated why he kneels. Coherently, at least. You are making that up.

[@mallsanta4436]

Colin Kapernick is too busy whining that Football players are now required to stand for the anthem or else go to the locker room.

[@AfterHoursNeon]

🙏🏻❤

[@hvyduty1220]

Back this guy to the hilt.........he stand up for himself and others....!

[@MikeK2100]

My boss was a 29er and made it past the beech and a lot of other BS. When he made it personal, he was despite being the president of our company, he told me, "Mike, I only tell you the funny stories about WWII because I did a lot of bad things, I will spend the rest of my life trying to prove to God I am a bit better then I had to be to remain alive." I let him know he nailed it. Just got a smile and a thumbs up. He told me if I would have been allowed to server, I was one of them.

[@yeeyee1093]

Im cryin man. Im fuckin cryin

[@Nursemidratz]

Ravens fan, but I have his jersey

[@Nursemidratz]

He is now a Raven and I wear his jersey proud at our games

[@someonewashere6777]

❤

[@jettison_m]

gosh dang onions

[@stillworkin9813]

Nice

[@anvil8478]

Glad to have a player like Al on the team, unlike the selfish primadonnas that have ruined the league.

[@justindecker8160]

God loves the infantry

[@weldonwright2200]

This should be played before every sporting event on the big screen prior to the anthem. Then you make a decision whether to stand or kneel for the anthem. There are people that call Kaepernick a hero for what he did and today Gabe Kepler wants to sit in the clubhouse while the anthem is played. You guys go tell your story to the people grieving today for the loss of the son or daughter lost in battle for the right for you to enjoy the freedom that allows you to play and coach a game that makes you millions. Please go visit a Gold Star family and tell them your compelling story and show them what a hero you are. Weldon Wright

[@jimhaskins4745]

no apologies needed here..enjoy your daily freedoms..

[@fsrdemo2794]

No lie this is my friends uncle

[@ainemairead4542]

#AlejandroVillanueva I'm an Army Brat and I say thank you.... and your personal Character is every minute making the #NFL Executives looking like the jerks they are.... and your fellow #NFL P layers that don't have a clue, need to catch a clue from you,,,

[@ryanyeager3258]

After watching this I'm going to say it I want to Steelers to go and win the Super Bowl just so that I will have a little later have a Super Bowl ring it's true American deserves one. And one day I think he should also go to the NFL Hall of Fame. No first-round ballot but one day this man belongs in the Hall of fame.

[@lookoutbalow]

All those people who just bought his jersey are returning it! Fool!

[@mollyanderson657]

I'll be happy to take one of those jerseys off their hands.

[@MrDa55555]

You're the only fool around here lookoutballsack

[@akalilsteve]

thought that was Drake one the thumbnail 😂

[@chuckbaranoski4788]

All gave some and some gave ALL. No shame in what he recently done with his helmet!