Toby Keith choking me up with American Soldier (Reaction feat Ali!) | Memorial Day Weekend

[@jessicavelez6479]

My husband went to Iraq twice and lost 4 soldiers. 1 was his best friend. He has a Purple Heart from the the invasion. His battalion was the one that caught sadam. He was there pulling guard while the others went in. So I know the meaning of Memorial Day. It’s close to my heart. So thank you to those whose paid the ultimate sacrifice.

[@randyschattel1291]

Tell him from another soldier's family I want to say thank you for serving and we send our love my dad fought in Korea and Vietnam my grandpa fought in World War I and I found my great great great grandpa in the War of 1812 when the British attacked and burned down the White House

[@randyschattel1291]

Tell him from another soldier's family I want to say thank you for serving and we send our love my dad fought in Korea and Vietnam my grandpa fought in World War I and I found my great great great grandpa in the War of 1812 when the British attacked and burned down the White House

[@kittylynnlpn]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@issyhalecullen]

My grandfather was a major in the US Army. He fought in WWII and was one of the many who stormed the beaches of Normandy. He was the only one of his platoon to survive. He was badly injured but survived. Watching these videos is hard but I’m grateful to the men and women who fight for our freedom and have fought for our freedom.

[@amybauldree2624]

Thank you both for your service! Wives serve too when husbands are deployed.

[@Minekeepout]

Toby Keith passed away today RIP. My father, my brother, my sister-in-law, my uncles, my stepmother, my grandfather and now my son served. Mostly lifers. My son retires in July. I'm a proud American

[@davesmith6334]

God bless you and your family. I haven’t served but I cannot put into words the amount of respect I have for those who have. Proud American

[@davesmith6334]

And of course, rest in peace Toby Keith. May he be held in the arms of god where he belongs

[@DakotaWright-hg5rh]

I'm sorry for Toby Keith family

[@delrayhooter4183]

I served two tours in country and lost so many friends. Many came back but never were the same. God bless you and your family for their service.

[@RickBowman-sw5uw]

The first time I heard this, I was deployed as part of the peace keeping force in Bosnia. It chokes me up every time I hear it and I let the tears flow shamelessly. To all my brothers and sisters in arms and especially those that never made it home- thank you

[@pamelachappell1089]

My husband is a retired Marine. I remember holding our nine week old son and waving goodbye to the squadron as they deployed for 7 months. I love our troops. I appreciate all the videos that you do reactions to that honor our military and family.

[@gravytrain416]

RIP, Toby Keith. He was a true patriot who sincerely appreciated our military and their families. He was a good man.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Praise for Toby and Trace Atkins for keeping the Troops entertained. Prayers for Toby as he battles cancer.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yes ♥

[@Jackie76305]

Don't forget Darryl Worley.... went to the desert over 12 times...on his own dime to play for our troops! He also has several 'military ' songs.

[@samuelpancake4084]

3 doors down went over and also five finger death punch

[@stanleylouden9239]

Praying for Toby!

[@lindadeal8555]

Unfortunately, Toby Keith passed away on February 5 of this past week of stomach cancer.

[@terrimiller4767]

I’m a daughter of a Marine Veteran, a wife of an Army Vet plus I’m an Army female disabled veteran. I love this song. I would wear my uniform again proudly .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Thank you to all who served and serve now.

[@JeremyMiller-sn6nh]

Toby Keith's passing was especially difficult for me and my family. One of the last pictures I have of my brother Sam before he was killed in action in Afghanistan was of him standing next to Toby at a concert event for the troops. Rest in Peace Toby my brother Sam will be happy to see you again on the other side ✝️❤️

[@scottmurphy650]

I spent 24 years in the US Army Infantry and did 3 combat tours in Iraq, I got that phone call once and was on my way home to Raleigh, NC to spend time with family over Christmas and had just passed Atlanta when my cell went off and was told you have to turn around, we just got mobilized. That was OIF 1. Toby is a True Blue American who loves and is proud of his country and loved our military just as much as we loved him. RIP Brother, Godspeed.

[@MassBorn]

My son, my father ,my brother, my sister and two nephews are American Service Members. This song hits as a mother of an Air Force Member I pray everyday for him and his fellow vets. .our government needs to do better for veta

[@DebbiSmelser]

I was at work in the middle school I worked in and one day I saw a soldier in uniform going down the hall with the administration team. I knew it was a dad returning to surprise their child. I just stood in the hall crying.

[@KarlaElaine100]

My son’s father was a gunner in Vietnam. He now has cancer from Agent Orange exposure. Whether you support a war or not, please support our soldiers.

[@bernieyorke6356]

I lost my husband 7 yrs ago due to agent orange from Vietnam. I will pray for your husband.

[@sherribelanger7010]

This song is a reminder that Memorial day is not about the three day weekend, the beer or burgers on the bbq . It's about those who have given their life fighting for our freedoms🇺🇸🙏🗽

[@billwalker7556]

Most people get that confused. BBQ is meat. You cook the BBQ meat on a grill.

[@sherribelanger7010]

@@billwalker7556 not the lesson to be learned from the message 😕

[@billwalker7556]

@@sherribelanger7010 why not since you obviously don't know the difference.?

[@billwalker7556]

@@sherribelanger7010 always a good time to educate people who comment and prove they don't know what they are talking about...like you.

[@FJD420]

​@@billwalker7556 OK Einstein. you feel better now sweetheart?

[@SouthernBelle888]

This song means a lot to me, I'm a Gold Star Wife ( Widow of a fallen Soldier), I've been around the Army for the past 35 years, was a faithful Army wife for 23 years, went through 8 deployments, saw a lot of Soldiers coming back in body bags my husband payed the ultimate sacrifies in Aug of 2013 in Afghanistan, so i know the meaning of Memorial Day...

[@stacy5445]

God Bless you!🇺🇸🇺🇸 🙏 🪖

[@bigkahuna7955]

I'm so sorry for you and God Bless

[@jp9305]

While I am not a fan of the Gold Star crap, I am sorry for your loss, but thankful to you for your support of one of our countrie's greatest commodities! I am a combat veteran that served with a command that did it right, I would love to return and get the situation corrected regardless of the end result! Battleship sailor, Love you regardless!

[@jocaldwell3884]

I feel your pain as , I am also a gold star member.

[@hometronicsflllc3952]

As a former navy wife, after 9/11 it didn’t matter what branch you were in, we all stood TOGETHER, and when we saw the suv pull up to a home, we all knew and we were all there, NO ONE understands the sacrifice more than the families that “wait”. I still cry (bawl) when I hear this song, my heart breaks remembering what we went through as a country and what’s happening NOW, makes me angry, more than anything this is a disgrace to EVERY service member that served and sacrificed.

[@darylkik777]

10 years Active Duty Air Force during Dessert Storm and Enduring Freedom. Proud every day I served.

[@fabianingrassia3329]

So?

[@fabianingrassia3329]

Your decisión 😂

[@sheilab5319]

I love Toby he is going to be missed....

[@kathymc234]

Toby Keith was an incredible performer and American. We lost a good one, when we lost Toby. This songs causes chills everytime i hear it. We owe our soldiers so much and treat them shamefully. 😢😢

[@lmoakes40]

As the daughter of a WWII Veteran who willingly signed up to go, this hits home. My Dad came home, but so many don't. Thankful for their service and sacrifice.

[@kittylynnlpn]

❤❤ wow! It's so cool that you use my comment. I am so thankful that my husband is retired now after 22 years in the Marines and the Army. We are enjoying our life on the homestead as retirees. My husband missed so much with our daughter who is now 16. My husband loves BTS with my daughter and they go to concerts together. I know my husband would do the same thing all over again, even though there were many sacrifices and PTSD. From a proud military wife, daughter, niece, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter from our family to yours much love! I love your channel and I've been subscribed since almost the beginning. Keep up the great work! Have peace and remember those who sacrificed so much for everything that we all have as Americans!❤❤

[@addisperez8205]

This song gets me teary-eyed every time I hear it. He has done so much for the military. He loved God, his country, his wife, his family, his friends, his fans, and our military. If you've ever attended one of his concerts, you'd know that he sometimes surprised the spouses at his concerts, or he'd call military men and women up on the stage while he'd play, Courtesy Of The Red White and Blue, American Soldier and American Made. He flew to Iraq to sing for the soldiers many times. He also sang on the U.S. Navy ships.

[@jeansalzman2.012]

My husband is 84 y/o and retired after 24 years in the Army. He served in Nam, 2 tours, in the 101st Airborne Divsion - Screamin' Eagles. God bless the U*S*A!!!

[@MrCoors68]

God bless your husband and you, Welcome Home ! We love our Veterans ! ! !

[@RobertCutshaw-w6c]

My dad retired from the 101st Airborne Division in the 80s, he passed away in 2011, played this song at funeral. Still gets to me every time I hear it.

[@jeansalzman2.012]

@@RobertCutshaw-w6c my husband was a jump master at Ft. Benning in 1969 (I wanna say) for 5+ years. God bless our men and women who keep us free!

[@rollanrand]

Toby Keith went overseas on 18 of the USO Tours to entertain our troops and entertained over a quarter of a million troops....thank you for your service to our country's troops and R.I.P. You are truly missed.

[@billholemo2518]

I lived 5 miles from the NSA, my buddies sister worked there. They have been able to listen,record,trace ANY COMMUNICATION WORLDWIDE for over 70+ YEARS!!

[@CaliMishell]

My husband was active duty on 9/11. He retired in 2005 after 20 years. Our son is active duty now and stationed in another country. See you laters are hard but I’m so proud of my guys for their sacrifices and courage. One day, I’ll sleep in peace.

[@dannywood1472]

My boss went to Washington DC on vacation. He never called me from Arlington and I could hear him talking while crying telling me he was at Arlington. He served in Vietnam. He had never called me while on vacation. Broke my heart as I was a Vietnam Era veteran. We need to remember anyone who served.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Such a Great Patriot, Toby sings and donated time to performing for the Military. My husband was 20 years in the Navy. We are very patriotic. This song really "gives the feels" for us. We will always miss and honor our lost Military personnel 🙏💖🤟🇺🇸! Now, we will also Miss Toby Keith, RIP.

[@JohnLorenz-p6b]

I've heard from many Veterans/friends......When that phone call comes, as badly as it hurts, you HAVE to go. And believe that youre doing it for the right reasons.

[@denisewelden9568]

Thank you for your reaction!!! I am a granddaughter, daughter, wife and mother of veterans. I am almost 100% Native American and my family has been enlisting in every generation. I pray that the wars going on or in the future never find their way on to American soil, but if it does, our family is close to ready! There are a few things I think we need, but don't push it with my family.

[@WheelerMidwest]

The way he reaches for your hand. That’s his safe space. You are his strength. Don’t ever lose that. Salute to the troops as well! 🫡

[@tammyhutson1594]

Toby Keith is one of the most patriotic country singers there is... I pray for him during his fight with stomach cancer. You are one of the greatest.

[@johnbryant1025]

20 year Army medic with 3 deployments and about to retire . Every word in this song still hits me hard today. Missed so much in my family’s lives.

[@michellejackson6679]

This is what our military has given us.. FREEDOM... I personally want to thank each and every one of our amazing soldiers... Gratefull

[@georgemarshal5288]

I am a Vietnam vet. I love America and all Veterans are brothers and sisters for life. . Thanks for doing this video. Tears swell my eyes with this song. God Bless America, it is worth fight for.

[@locodragon3994]

Thank you for your service brother, in case you didnt hear it, welcome home. - Active Sailor

[@mikemaines1872]

Welcome home brother, semper fi

[@Deanna-s6u]

As a widow to a fallen soldier its so great to hear ur comments it's been 15 yrs now he never got to meet our baby girl

[@kittylynnlpn]

Update. I want to thank you again for using my comment in this video. I lost my father this past May. He was in the Air Force for 27 years and was a Vietnam veteran. So every memorial day I'll be taking care of his grave here in Southwest Virginia. I watched your video with tears running down my face thinking of my dad and missing him very much tonight. I watch your channel consistently because it brings me joy and laughter while I deal with young onset Parkinson's everyday. You bring Joy to so many people and I wanted to thank you for that. I don't know if you'll see this update but my husband still struggles with PTSD from time to time but we are happy in our forever home. Thank you again for your reactions and your channel. May God's peace be with you and your family! Take care

[@annettecahalan4268]

Toby Keith was like the Epitome of a Man,,, I just can’t believe he is gone 😢. Thank you for playing him

[@shannonherb2048]

Rest in peace to those who died for our freedom.

[@KyleW0806]

Watching this channel gives me hope in humanity. Sometimes I think that patriotism is gone but this clip helped me see people still love this country and respect & appreciate the sacrifice our military has made since the birth of America. God bless

[@samuelpancake4084]

My father died in 92 a year after i was born in the military. I followed his path and been in almost 15years now . I lost people and i also have a purple heart. God bless everyone in this country we fight for

[@jamesfish2177]

RIP Toby Keith!! Great patriotic artist!

[@TeeDeeTD]

Toby has some really hilarious songs out there and then he has these really amazing patriotic songs. This is an awesome tribute. One thing I will always respect about Toby is how he goes overseas to play for our troops, I think that’s really respectable!

[@psu01414]

This was my ringtone for my husband. He was a CSM in the Army National Guard for 33 years when he passed away unexpectedly 8 years ago. It took a long time for me to be able to listen to this song again. It still makes me cry but it's one of my all time favorites. Thank you for reacting to the song for Memorial Day.

[@linafrandin8641]

I am so sorry you lost, your love. Prayers for you..

[@mountainmonkey1984]

Any person who enjoys freedom and understands what it means will get teary eyed.

[@cvabuck5489]

I was on instructor duty at a Navy school in Upstate NY when Toby Keith came to the local amphitheater. Right before playing this song, he was speaking to the crowd and said "So I understand this is a Navy town?" and the crowd blew up. Then he continued on "and there's an airbase up the road?" More cheers. While singing, he changed up each verse "American Soldier, American Sailor, American Airman, American Marine." It was absolutely fantastic.

[@elainehaase6007]

My dad was 15 years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He forged his birth certificate and joined the Navy. He was 1 st generation American and was proud to serve his country. My grandparents were immigrants from Greece.

[@mikemaines1872]

I am still a Marine, I was in Vietnam from January 71' to June 73' and every time I go to the wall to visit with my friends, I cry for the loss and tell them I'm sorry for not being with them, these songs let me know that what we did was/ is appreciated, thank you for this song and reaction

[@tjlance7031]

God bless you sir and Thank you for your service.

[@nurseshrek]

“Innocent people sleep soundly in their beds, only because rough men stand ready to do terrible violence on their behalf”- George Orwell

[@RushfanDave]

It feels awkward to wish anyone a "happy" memorial day, but here goes... To my grandfathers, be at peace and thank you for your sacrifices. To my father, I will see you today to remember the comrades in arms that you lost. To all those who have fallen in defense of freedom, we thank you all. Be at peace, warriors, you are not forgotten. To those who send our loved ones to die, I pray you do so sparingly and with good intentions. Happy Memorial Day

[@PaulWRose]

Dang bro! Got me tearing up over here, but I couldn’t have said it better myself. To all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, Rest In Peace!

[@Jackie76305]

Beautifully said.

[@sharonmullins1957]

This breaks my heart. Thank you!

[@user-je5de5qp6r]

They pay the price for our freedom I salute all of them past present and future. God Bless them the real patriots.

[@trishdaniel6196]

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER, MY GRANDFATHER, MY FATHER, BOTH OF MY BROTHERS, MY HUSBAND, MY DAUGHTER, AND BOTH MY SONS-IN-LAW WERE ALL MILITARY AND HAPPY TO SERVE THIS GREAT COUNTRY!! I THANK GOD THEY ALL CAME BACK HOME FROM THE MANY WARS AND CONFLICTS THIS COUNTRY HAS SEEN, SOME NOT IN THE SAME SHAPE AS WHEN THEY LEFT, ALL CHANGED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES, BUT THEY ALL SERVED WITH HONOR. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, THERE ARE MANY, GOD BLESS THEM ALL. IT'S TRUE, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. THANK GOD WE ARE STILL THE LAND OF THE FREE, AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE....

[@tammyconnelly3324]

You are both too sweet for this world. I’m glad you found each other.

[@bryancleary7677]

GREAT REACTION!! Im a Army Vet who has been deployed 5 times that = over 6 years. The only time i didnt volunteer to go in harms way is when we went to Saudi to prep to invade Iraq 03. After the first time . I continuously kept volunteering to go back. I knew my job and the area like the back of my hand. i was scared for somebody who relieved us to not be as experienced. And i didnt want anything to happen to any of my brothers and sisters. I also have 5 sisters. So i wanted to do all i can to prevent them from having to go. Once i found out i was going to be a dad. I finally took a medical retirement that they were offering me for years. As i had been shot, stabbed, and blown up with shrapnel in my head. 3 injuries outta 5 major war deployments. not good odds. But i was lucky! I love everybody ! But more so, the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice! you are my motivation everyday to be the best human and dad i can be! You will never be forgotten! Hooah! hopefully you 2 read this today (memorial day) ANd i would like you to react to.... 5 finger death punch - gone away ( with the music video ) .

[@kylesummers1565]

Thank You for your service!

[@brendaowens2466]

I thank you sir for all you’ve done.

[@timcaldwell5241]

Thank you!!!

[@89801wink]

Hooah, and Semper Fi brother!

[@susanclement4068]

I want to thank you for protecting all of us. My son joined the Marines right out of high school in 2002 and was deployed to Kuwait about 8 months later waiting for the orders to head into Iraq. Multiple firefights…lost one of his good brothers…returned home thank God. I have so much love and respect for all of our veterans past and present. God Bless you❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@anneketag]

My son was a senior in high school when 9/11 happened. Growing up, he'd always tell me he wanted to be something special in the Army. I brought every man I knew who had been in the service to our house, after he graduated from high school, to convince him to wait a few years before going in. I reminded him that his cousin got a full ride scholarship as a pitcher and went in giving his all. And that's where he wrecked his shoulder. He regretted not red shirting himself for 2 years. Males develop until they're 25. He waited 2 years. Married his high school sweetheart and left for boot camp the next morning. They're still married. He's still in the Army and I have 3 gorgeous grands. His wife and I cried when we went to his boot camp graduation listening to this song. Freedom don't come free.

[@jeannezelch5689]

I was an infantryman for 20 years. I retired in 2001 about 42 days before the planes hit the World Trade Center. I was expecting a call back to return to duty they never called me back. I took part in the invasion of Panama Desert Storm and I was in Bosnia twice. Leaving home to deploy is always hard on the Family your wife is an adult she can comprehend the reason why you must leave. The children are too young they don't understand why dad must leave and is not coming home in the evening. I was a lucky one by The Fortunes of God I was always able to return home. My wife tells me I'm overly patriotic every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes😢. I suggest you look into the song have we forgotten.

[@CGChief97]

We talk about the soldiers and sailors and airmen (and women) but we forget about the families that are "holding down the fort at home." Families "also served."

[@melisaferencz5107]

The families signed a contract without knowing it. I served USMC Active Duty, I always make sure to thank the vet, and I try to ask the family what their favorite base was, then I thank them.

[@cfmiles]

Toby Keith broke the mold on American. Always will be my favorite singer

[@martinmo5023]

as he has passed thank you for your reaction, he was an amazing man and will be missed.

[@DeniseGautreaux-r3v]

Listen Calum Scott "you are the reason" solo and there is another version a duet

[@kathyconnor5144]

Letters from home is also a tear jerker song 😢 so good!

[@normal1972]

This is the one that gets me. My father was very hard and pretty abusive when I was growing up. I left for Iraq when I was 18 for Desert Storm and it was the first time I saw him cry. Something inside him changed that day and every time I hear that song I cry thinking about it.

[@Falco_1031]

Wow… I’m blown away. I’ve heard this song 1,000s of times. Yet, I’ve never seen the official video. This video hit hard, I can’t hold back the tears… survivors guilt is a real deal…

[@jimedwards1955]

I didn't get to know my dad until I was 10. He was a WWII vet and cold war warrior. 32 Yrs in the AirForce took him from us more than we had him. He's been gone since 1976, but the pain of his absences still sting. Good job on this one.

[@JJ_LovesMusic]

I believe I requested it too but it doesn't matter. Thank you for reacting to this. That was an emotional comment🥰🥰 loved that comment and love you guys♥️♥️♥️ great reaction! To our brave men and women in our military, thank you for your service! Happy Memorial day!

[@jndfan]

As an American there was no bigger honor for me to follow in my father's footsteps and serve this great country. To serve this country is really an awesome brotherhood. We are all one people,one country!!

[@daviddepoe7942]

Don't be embarrassed or feeling ashamed of your emotional reaction. All of us who have served know by your reaction that if it were necessary you'd stand up right along beside us. And there's no greater show of respect you can give❤

[@Smokeater4444]

Great Reaction Video Folks , I am a Disabled Vietnam Veteran, My Dad fought in WWII & my Grandfather fought in WWI , I really didn't want to go BUT i wanted my Daughter & Future Grandkids to be able to live in the same America i grew up in & went & fought for Mom ,Apple pie & my Wife , But it funny when you get there & in your first firefight you find out your fighting for the Brother on your left , right & behind you & in the Military the only Color there is , is OD Green & We all bled the OD Green , Not White or Black or Red or Yellow BUT OD Green & We were truly Brothers , Thank you for your support of our Military & Veterans , War's change BUT the Heart of the Soldier hasn't since 1776 , Over 1 Million 600.000 Men & Women have fallen for Freedom & We owe our Fallen Hero's much more than we can pay back , A Disabled Marine Lt. once said , Support isn't about the War , ITS ABOUT THE WARRIOR , as in my War you can HATE the War , BUT don't hate the Warrior for fighting what he country sent him to do , Hand Salute from a Tired OLD Veteran God Bless you & the USA

[@jamesw1313]

A great comment. Thanks for your service, I know from my dad( he flew Cobras)that you Vietnam vets had it real bad when y’all got home.

[@Smokeater4444]

@@jamesw1313 Thank you James , Tell your Dad Welcome for me & a Thank you, Us Grunts in Nam could thank our lucky Stars for Cobra Jocky's , They were America's Bad ass & i know of 1 firefight i was in if it Hadden been for a Cobra Pilot our whole Unit would have been wiped out, All the Chopper Crews were Bad asses

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Children should be taught that having a good sense of duty is yhe honored thing and way to be, and the price we pay for being Free!! God Bless all of our Military!!❤❤ And their families!!❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

Keep Toby in your prayers as he's been battling cancer for 2 years.

[@iamrichrocker]

dig that tee shirt Bro..and btw..love your thinking..beautiful family and love of Country..bless you all..

[@steveclemons5827]

Hey Guys, keep Toby Keith in your prayers, he is fighting cancer... A great country musician !!!

[@carolw24]

Sebs, you are a wonderful husband and father. These songs keep your soul strong and pointed in the right direction.

[@Mila-gx1dg]

Found this after he passed the other day. Thank you for doing this song. Rip Toby

[@petepotaczek5844]

Having served 5 years in a combat military occupational specialty, I was constantly out in the field, pulling guard duty or some kind of training. I had two sons 3 and 5 and I would come home from the field and my kids had grown, my wife looked different, my dog hardly recognized me etc etc. Soldiers sacrifice so much and work their asses off for poverty wages. God bless our soldiers and God bless America!!

[@sharonmullins1957]

Bless you. And we have not forgotten Your sacrifice!

[@djjohns538]

Thank you and your family for your service. From a Army brat

[@KimberlyGray-jg9sr]

The first time I heard this my dad and I were leaving the bank. He was getting things in order for my Aunt to take care of things because he was getting ready to go to Iraq. This song came on the radio and I got so emotional. Then my dad got deployed maybe a week or two after back in the mid 2000s. After he came back he had a heart attack and had to leave the military. He died almost 2 years ago this November in the hospital after he got in a car accident. I miss him everyday.

[@Ashley92090]

My husband is military. In Normandy France today honoring the surviving veterans and also those that lose their lives 80 years ago today on D-Day. Luckily this time he's only gone for a few weeks. I love this song!

[@hatcherssteel5894]

Everyday is Memorial Day.

[@Meesanator]

My son went to Afghanistan for a year. We were so blessed to hug him when he returned. I have to say, there are no words to describe the fear in a mother's heart when her child deploys. I had nightmares nearly every single night where I watched my son die. I would wake up screaming his name. The photo of me hugging him upon his return was and will always be my most treasured photo. I will confess, I broke down in my boys arms, he hugged me tighter and said "Mom, I really missed you" and kissed my cheek. I can imagine that is the closest I will get to heaven without actually dying. God bless those mothers that didn't get to hug their soldiers again, my heart bleeds for each and every one of them, truly it does. ❤

[@cathysmith2941]

This song hits home to me my husband is served 26 yrs in the army he is now retired vetran when out twin boys were 1 yrs old he got deployed to iraq fought in desert storm war.. for a year and it was really hard him being so far away from me his wife and our 1yr old twins at the time being gone for a year really made it hard on both of us.. but we made it through...this song also helped me when he was deployed ... I want to thank all our service men and women who scarificed their lives to defend our freedom and our country they are the true hero's my hear goes out to all of them that lost their lives

[@tonytravis5624]

As retired Army, I want to thank you Sebs for your support and all of your followers as well! I lost a life long brother and fellow Army Vet to suicide 2 months ago! PTSD, Depression and Anxiety are real and very debilitating! It took my brother and I attempted 2 months ago from it as well! GOD BLESS Y'ALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

[@amywaldron4703]

I appreciate the shot of the boy watching his father go because it reminds me of my own babies at about the same age saying goodbye to their dad. My children were so brave, at an age I would never have otherwise asked them to be. I put this John Milton quote on the wall where they could see it every day: “They also serve who only stand and wait”.

[@MissKim--SP]

I wrote to Toby Keith right after I heard this the first time after I quit crying. I told him it was like he was sitting in my living room writing this. Every single word was our family at that time. Hubby was overseas at the time. I still cry every time I hear it. This time is no different. I'm gonna miss him. He's a legend.

[@tjlance7031]

RIP Toby, your voice will live on forever.

[@jodydarby]

When the little boy salutes his dad, wow!

[@thebaconbrotato]

RIP Toby. You will be missed. 🇺🇸

[@kjwade6606]

My husband served 20 years in the Navy, 14 of which we were married. I supported him 100%. The year we married May 2nd and he flew back around the 18th and we didn’t see each other until January 30 of the next year. That year he was in and out of sea constantly. The next year he was gone or had duty 284 days but we managed to have twins. He had shore duty for the next 3 years but then it was back to sea. Heck I potty trained the kids while he was gone and the day after he came home he was looking for diapers! You look so forward to them retiring and then you both realize how you miss it. He retired in 2000 and sometimes it feels so close but so far away. He’s my hero, my American Sailor.

[@jameslalley3787]

Every time I hear this song I get choked up! God bless our soldiers and their families that sacrifice everything everyday! God bless you and bless our veterans and their families that know the true price of freedom and honor! Thank you all from my heart! You are all America’s best!

[@elizabethannedavis5176]

I lost my best friend in the sandbox of Iraq in 05. RIP A1C Elizabeth Nicole Jacobson. We honor them always. She was 21.

[@samanthahall356]

From this Veteran to you two, thank you!

[@johndavids4780]

I told my girl that she was free and left for my first of 3 consecutive combat tours in Vietnam. When I got home I was broken in many ways. She was still there and she helped fix me. We have a great daughter and superb grand daughter. We celebrated our 50th anniversary this year. I always felt that I was living for all of my buddies that I lost over there. I felt I owed it to them to live my life to the fullest. I think I did but honestly I still feel guilt.

[@BeckRed]

I’m the granddaughter, daughter, sister, wife, niece, cousin and now mom of veterans and active duty folks. My direct family has fought in every American war from the French and Indian on down, a lot of blood, sweat and tears have been shed, by the vets and those who support them at home. It’s an incredible amount of sacrifice, the pay is…not much. They really don’t do it for the money, they do it for the love of this great country, the ideals it was founded on, that we’re all created equal, that we have inherent rights no government can grant or take away, that we should fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. It’s about being a part of something bigger than yourself, because some things truly are worth dying for. One of my fave quotes: “We sleep peacefully in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would cause us harm”. George Orwell

[@lisawilham-pepper]

I am a proud Army Brat and also the wife of a husband that served in the Marines. I think some of the hardest things was watching my dad leave over the years. The elation when he would get home is something I can't begin to express. RIP daddy and know I am so proud of you.

[@nitdapribula5026]

We american we owned to our men and women in service thx for you your services. I always told my kids always salute and say thx you to all out service men and women and veterans.

[@duganlamkin6709]

Beautiful song. A great tribute for both Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans for your service. Great choice for a reaction video.

[@jodidavis1178]

I get chills everytime I hear the rat-a-tat of the drum 🥁

[@jennifermolina4396]

Best song ever. Very much a tearful song. God bless Toby Keith.

[@donnaritch4934]

I grew up a Navy brat. My Dad served in the Navy for nearly 30 yrs and there were times when he had to go out to sea for a period of time. I remember us being there waiting for him on the base dock when his ship would come into the dock when they came home. A cpl times we lived overseas when he was stationed over there like in Sicily, Italy, etc. but he still had to be away out to sea , sometimes weeks at a time. He served through the Vietnam era giving backup for the soldiers when needed. My Dad was a torpedoman. He also had 4 brothers who also served in the Navy, the oldest brother being the only one besides my Dad who was a lifer too in the Navy. My Uncle Charles was stationed on the USS Forestall when it caught fire and survived it. My uncle did 2 tours during Vietnam to keep the rest of his younger brothers from having to go, so they stayed on their respective ships and served from sea. So, yes, not only the servicemen/women serve to protect our country and freedom, all their families did their part too. Most especially the spouses.

[@stormwolfe1267]

My father served as a gunner on a tank in WWII. These songs by Toby Keith and Trace Adkins really tug at my heart-strings. I am so proud of and grate to those that serve and have served in the past. God Bless them and God Bless America.

[@wdking8833]

As a fifth generation child of US Army soldiers, this song is so special to me. I missed birthdays, Christmases and special-to-a-kid events with my Dad because he was on active duty (Korea and two Nam tours). Every time he left I knew, even as a kid, that it might be the last time we ever saw him alive. But I knew he was out there fighting oppression. Our troops are beyond gratitude. We owe them EVERYTHING!! Freedom is not free. Both the soldiers and their families pay for it, our soldiers all too often pay the ultimate price. May God bless and keep them in Heaven and on Earth where they still uphold the ideal of freedom for everyone everywhere.

[@CynthiaBielat]

During the Gulf War me and my husband were both in the military . I was out to sea on the USS Shenandoah and my husband was going to be sent with the First Marine’s to the Gulf . We had a 3 year old . We managed this but at the time many people I knew both parents had to go. That is a sacrifice few know about. Although me and my husband joined the military our daughter didn’t. I got out to care for her my husband was medically discharged and died for liver failure at 55 because of his service he got hepatitis C.

[@mlong1958]

I saw Toby in concert five times. Every time, the last two songs he sang were American Soldier and Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. He always had veterans and military members and dependents on stage for both songs. A true American patriot. He is sorely missed. I think you would really like Chris Ledoux as well. He was the 1976 bare-back bronc champ at National Finals Rodeo and would sell his music out of his car at the rodeos. He was "discovered" by Garth Brooks. Another one gone too soon. I recommend This Cowboy's Hat as a first listen.

[@TNWisky7]

I'm a Marine and a Soldier and I served in Iraq Toby Keith is one of my favorite singers because he cared so much About the Military and This Country he will be missed. Thank You.

[@starlaminde8436]

My husband did three deployments to Iraq. We missed him and it was always the roughest time but we love him and support him and honored him being a soldier. He is retired now and we are so blessed that he came back to us safely. We make sure we spend all the time we missed just hanging out with him! He taught us more about patriotism than any school book ever did! Salute to all the American soldiers. Sadly We lost beautiful, wonderful friends…and we thank them everyday as we mis them.