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

That was so beautiful. Thank you all for your service.
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[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@kcctradio5751]

Respect for the people keeping us safe is a lost art. I'm 64, our generation always had great respect for our military, still do. Thank you for helping the younger generations see why they have the freedoms they do in this great country.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!❤❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ✝️❤️

[@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.

[@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 ! ! !

[@user-bd8nk2xm2t]

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]

@@user-bd8nk2xm2t 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!

[@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.

[@richardhltn]

I deployed twice to Iraq 2005 and 2008...it was never easy leaving my family. I can tell you only veterans and vertan spouse can truly understand what soldiers go through. Thank you for your great reaction

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnGooding-vo8rr]

This one always makes me cry. I served during Vietnam but never went there. I lost my nephew during Iraqi freedom, he was 22 had a beautiful wife. Life was awesome, but it ended…God bless this Country I was raised as a farmer in, god bless us all

[@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!

[@gregtaylor8651]

Army Veteran honor to see Toby in Kandahar, Afghanistan. RIP Toby! Thank you for always taken car of military and veterans.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

I'm a retired U.S. Air Force combat vet. Went to Iraq 3 times, not to mention deploying to places all over the world, like Kuwait, S. Korea, Saudi (2x), and the list goes on). The hardest part was not going. The hardest part was leaving your family! That hurts! Especially if you have little ones. But, to do my part to keep them safe, I would go, no doubt. One of the many things that military people share, when deployed, is that the majority of us are the "same", with families left for a while. We talk about our families to each other, and that keeps us both motivated and happy. I grew to know some dudes families quite well, even tho I had never met them! Let the "enemy" try to stop me, and my bro's and sis's, from being able to go back to our loved ones, and there will be HELL to pay!

[@mrcool-qi9rq]

My favorite part is how he said "I don't know how I WOULD do it." It's like he recognizes that he would go if he had to. As a service member I like to think that there are more of us that would go if they had a good reason to.

[@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

[@veteranhoffman6776]

I’m a 57 year old US Army Cold War era Veteran, so I never saw combat (thankfully) but constantly trained for it. I was single throughout my service, but seen alot of marriages either go through it or break apart. The families sacrifice alot too, we sometimes forget that, but shouldn’t. They say marriage is a 2 way street, but how well does it work when half the street is missing? Always away either training or on deployment. Even in my time, during a tense peacetime, we would “Go to the field” for weeks sometimes months for training. Respect to those families, friends, and citizens that support us in all that we do. “The price of Freedom is paid for by the blood of Patriots”- can’t remember who said it.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@kcgirl7896]

Saying goodbye to your soldier (son) is hard as heck. Hearing their kids ask where dad is and when is he coming home is harder yet. Thankfully if they are in a good area we can see his face through the internet, but those long periods of silence are the worst. Support our soldiers!

[@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❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@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.

[@mountainmonkey1984]

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

[@steveclemons5827]

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

[@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

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

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

[@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❤

[@tinajustvig5921]

It’s not about being away from your family, it’s about whether you return to your family. My husband was military and the pride they take in serving their country is beyond belief unless you’ve served.

[@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.

[@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.

[@vincentbrooks3444]

I ran away at 16 in 1973 to the Marine Corp. At 20 I went to the Army as an MP, Ithen seerved as a policeman until I retireed. I am 65 now and I have been lucky. Shot once stabbed twice, and on duty I have been awarded 3 lifesaving medals. I qould give my luck and my life to get back my son and daughter that both died of cancer. Thank you for the respect you have shown and I love you both as parents. I still have 2 girls and 1 son. Ihave also lost 6 brothers in blue and 2 in green. May god bless all of those whoserve now, before and in the future. Stay safe my new friends.

[@volgrl78]

❤❤❤ my son is a veteran now, many nights he got off at 12 to be back on formation at 3:30am . This isn't a easy job that our men and women sacrifice to do.. I can't begin to tell you the sleepless nights as a mom you suffer when your child is deployed. Wives, husband's, parents, kids all face many different emotions when their loved ones are gone.

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

One thing I learned from my DIs in Boot Camp is that what must be done can be done. This philosophy has served me well ever since.

[@charlenebrissette3348]

I am married to a retired sailor in Canada and my husband (thank the lord) never had to go to war but he did go out to sea to train etc. the longest he was gone was 6 months and it was very hard when he left. Lots of tears when he left and lots of tears when he came home.

[@allenbroscustomdesign]

You’ve got a good woman. The way she grabbed your hand in the beginning when you got emotional. That’s a good woman.

[@tonyacroft952]

I was in Operation Iraqi Freedom, my youngest daughter was a week old when I leave and I didn't see her for 2 year's, and I'm proud of being a soldier , I retired from the Army National Guard in 2009 wit 20 year's of service.

[@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. ❤

[@user-hw8ku4mh9h]

Many of my childhood friends and neighbors served in our military. To this very day I pray for my heavenly Father above to protect all of us from harm and to send each and every individual who has served in the military around the world to assist in protecting us!

[@user-wd6qv4bq4k]

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

[@jenniferward8902]

Once you drop them off for deployment is then when the battle for the spouse left behind starts. Military life isn't for the faint of heart. I was glad to have done it but, man it's tough times on the homefront as well. Also, for Memorial Day remember those veterans who came home but then unalived themselves because of the trauma experienced while serving.

[@leelacombe8843]

Your wife hit the nail on the head. This type of person is leaving us. These were men and women (volunteers) joining the military to do this for the ones that don't. Deployments can last over a year...pay sucks, and your work hours are 24/7 365 days a year. No lie...not exaggerated...I personally spent 20 years in the USMC doing just that. Whats heartbreaking is all the younger generations just wanting handouts and not willing to fight for their country. God Bless...your channel is fun to watch. Take care of you and yours...

[@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....

[@linafrandin8641]

My husband, operation Desert Storm, disabled Veteran now, 2023. Still brave, strong, and my love.

[@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..

[@carolw24]

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

[@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.

[@tjlance7031]

RIP Toby, your voice will live on forever.

[@julienissalke7759]

If you are prayers Toby is fighting cancer hes suppose to be in remission but he is a treasure and we could 😊really use him..out there again...❤️🙏

[@courtneyangell4547]

Listening to this while my husband is deployed is a terrible idea. The holidays with our 4 kids are always so hard without him here.

[@ninajones1175]

GPa served WW2 and Korea, Dad was Navy, husband was 30 year MP in AF, 2 brothers Army & nephew did 2tours in Afghanistan and was injured and received a Purple Heart. So yeah, we love our country. Also, shout out to all the faithful men and women who are holding down the home front faithfully while waiting for their beloved to come home. Thank you for your sacrifices as well. As George Washington said, what sets the American Christian apart from all others is we will die on our feet before we will live on our knees! Though we seem divided right now, I assure you, if you come against us on our country, men/woman/child will fight to defend our nation. One nation under God!!!

[@DianeRuth-wp6bk]

My Dad and Brother where do n Vietnam they died of ancient orange three months aapt😢😢😢😢😢

[@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

[@SoulSteeler22]

Served in 101st Airborne in Iraq and Afghanistan. God Bless Toby Keith. RIP Brother. ~GOD SAVE THE REPUBLIC ~

[@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…

[@2afreedom60]

When my husband came home such a joy for me and 4 kids. But leaving felt like you lost your heart.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@BelleDede01]

I can't count the amount of times that our sons and I had to say goodbye to my husband when he had to leave for whatever mission, exercise, our course he had to go to during our marriage (44 years now - 48 years together), but let me tell you that it is just as hard the last time as it was the first time. Now he's retired and I'm glad he made it home safe, but now have to worry about our sons (police officer married to one too and the other a firefighter). Regardless if that is American Soldier, it still hits home for a Canadian Veteran too. Thanks for the reaction, from Canada.

[@jayblue8391]

Every time I hear this song I think about the sacrifices families go through while their loved one is away. On another note any time I hear a patriotic song I think about a good incident that happened when I was a server years ago. A young soldier surprised his mother in the restaurant I was working at. The mother who thought her son was still over in a war zone was very surprised when her son approached her. As soon as I found out what was playing out in the dinning room I went and let the manager know, who to my knowledge comped the ticket for the family’s meal.

[@KathyAnne28]

The kiddos looking through that fence brings back so many memories of deployments and homecomings. I was pregnant when my first husband deployed to Afghanistan the first time and got injured then the baby was less than a year when his second deployment began. Those drives home without him were beyond difficult. Had an MP check on me when i had to pull over from tears i held back until those buses left.

[@MissKim...333]

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.

[@joshualaury1883]

A family friend just left on a year boots on the ground in Africa. We pray for her safe return, God bless America!

[@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.

[@cfmiles]

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

[@jesusbarron8052]

As a combat veteran thanks for reacting to this video. RIP TOBY KEITH ….

[@theginganinja-_-7695]

Happy Memorial Day everybody. Thank you to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Without your ultimate sacrifice we would not be able to wake up freely and do what we do everyday.

[@jlb197736]

Inwas deployed 5 rimes. Twice to Afghanistan and 3 times to Iraq. Those conflicts sure did mess me up. I now have a Traumatic brain injury and PTSD probably for the rest of my life. Dont ever tell me about leaving my children. Without me and my military family, my children do not exist. I love my country and will do whateber it takes to protect it. Ever time I think of ending my life, I think of my family and what I have done for this country.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@karenminyard517]

I just lost my dear husband in April who was a Viet Nam veteran. He was a quiet man and did not talk much about the war, but it really meant a lot to him when someone would thank him for his service. I miss him and I pray that all veterans will get the appreciation they deserve.🪖

[@kenhayhurst374]

Thank you. Sebs, the TY was for doing this vid. I need to clarify something. "Memorial Day" is for those that didn't come home. We honor their sacrifice and that of their family. "Veteran's Day" is for all vets. I know it's trivial but I needed to say it. I'm a vet and this is NOT my day. (more trivia. My youngest g-daughter was born on Veteran's day. 15 this year.)

[@karenlee5740]

My daughter is married to a navy man. And when he is deployed, thats when im most proud of her. Im proud of him too, dont get me wrong. But she has everything on her at home, she becomes mom and dad, she has 3 boys and 1 girl. She works full time, she comes home cleans house, cooks and does everything. She also has a cat and a dog that is blind. She does all this and if you was around her she seems to have it all under control. But at the end of the day, when everything is done and kids in bed, thats when she breaks down, shes tired, she misses him and stays worried about him. Then the next morning she does it all again. I moved closer to her so if she needs help, im here and can help. But when you pray for our military say a prayer for their families, cause they go though a lot and could use a prayer or two.

[@usaspencer]

rip Toby Keith, he was a man of his country! much love to him and everyone his music touched

[@lucky4724]

We left our home so you didn't have to leave yours!! DUTY/ HONOR / COUNTRY🇺🇲Hooah!! "73-78"💪

[@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!

[@SoN_oF_oDiN76]

I hate remembering the men, the brothers I've lost in combat. It's hard to listen to this song because I remember everything about those days. They haunt me almost every night. I hate myself most days for still being here. I hate myself for surviving and buddies came home in boxes. So many times I should've had my ticket punched and I made it somehow. Any ways, thanks for reacting. I want to thank any brothers that might read this thank you for service and I will see you all at the last rally point when we get there. Til Valhalla.

[@appellokathy]

My dad served and these videos bring tears every time.

[@jodydarby]

When the little boy salutes his dad, wow!

[@samanthahall356]

From this Veteran to you two, thank you!

[@leslielemon7257]

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery in battle given by this country. Their stories of heroism & sacrifice are worth learning anytime but especially this weekend. One that may be of interest is Sgt John A Chapman. His battle was the 1st to be captured on camera that resulted in this medal. It is available on KZbin & will really make you appreciate our special forces more than ever. But fair warning...it's brutally hard to watch. Especially knowing he left behind a wife & 2 daughters. His family are in my prayers today.

[@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.

[@alexispennington1834]

I joined the Army in 03 got medical discharge out in 06 or id still be in, God bless all our service brothers and sisters, I miss it everyday

[@kimberlyallen4156]

I watch his videos and can't believe he's gone my he rest in peace because I know he's singing up there to our soldiers

[@Mila-gx1dg]

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

[@randykillman6475]

Today we honor all who gave the ultimate sacrifice but also pray for those who have gone through or who are going through the complexities of grief from the loss of their lost soldiers

[@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”.