Utah Veteran Honored for Service and receives standing ovation

This video is of my father and battle buddy being honored for his military service at the Utah Jazz vs. The Houston Rockets basketball game on JAN42015. My father has served 20 years in the Army and Navy as well as 3 combat tours In Afghanistan and Iraq. I cannot express the gratitude and love i have for my father, men and women of the armed forces, and those who support them. I'm proud to be the son of such a great man with so much inspiration. This video isn't for glorifying my father, but a deep and heartfelt Thank You! to every veteran, past and present!

[@krazEkid71]

I have just barely seen this after so long and the reaction this video is getting is amazing! Quick update, my father is now retired (23 years)! He has also beat his cancer and is living healthy and well! Thank you so much for the gratitude and outpouring love for him and all of our service members!

[@MaskHysteria]

Thank you and your father for your service! So happy to hear he beat cancer. Prayers that the both of you live long and happy lives.

[@rebo80]

I’m so happy to hear he beat cancer! Thank you to you and your Dad for serving our country bravely & humbly. I hope you are doing well with your injuries from the war. Big hugs 🤗

[@Cairannx]

As a neighbor from the North, thank you all for your service to your nation and with your allies. o7

[@gnlout7403]

Thanks for the update. And thanks to your father for his service. Great stuff.

[@canufitness7259]

thank u for the update. god bless u. greetings from germany

[@Mark-em5zm]

Servicemen don’t cry because they are wimps, they cry during moments like this for all the ones who couldn’t make it home to receive these accolades.

[@albertomontelongo6466]

Your commment is ver unique god bless

[@wyattglen1]

A Beirut Marine thanks you. Bravo Zulu. Semper Fi.

[@Hatchman15]

Till Valhalla 🇺🇸

[@brooksysdead]

Well said. 🇺🇸

[@slamma_jamma]

On my last deployment I lost 6 crew members and instantly knew what those tears were for. Thank you.

[@babylynrobles8991]

I love how People from America genuinely respect the people who serve for their country. True, genuine, respect, salute!

[@cn6219]

Except apparently those serving to protect the Capitol on January 6th. Not a lot of respect for those boys'n'gals in blue shown that day. Oh, I forgot those abusers were actually misguided and lost tourists.

[@Mikii713]

For defending what?? Who attacked you?? God will not be merciful towards you!!

[@michaelwaldman5023]

They dont tho that's the sad part

[@theravenpoet]

@@Mikii713 who are you to say who our Heavenly Father will show mercy to? I can guarantee you that you obviously don't know who our Heavenly Father is. Remember what crowd our Lord and Savior stayed in? It wasn't the so called perfect people who judge other people.

[@amgp634]

Sadly many of them love the soldiers while they are active or deceased, they avoid them when they come home with PTSD, mentally broken, physically disabled. They like the heroic part, not the human part.

[@officialeh]

Goofy kids in the back.😑🤦🏻‍♂️ They should know better but at least they stood up in the end. Respect for the veteran.

[@jcinfan]

They’re kids

[@ciaranhughes8005]

@@jcinfan They're old enough to know better.

[@meganswindall7839]

Someone needed to slap them in the back of the head and said get joe a.. up

[@ggdebv344]

At the end, they stood up.

[@zeii175]

its not irrespect, its just 2 kids, they have 15 years... but ok

[@raysanchez4596]

Look at his face...so humble...so brave I salute u sir god bless america

[@coffeemuncher01]

@@nanocr shut the f up

[@memewithinameme35]

@@nanocr not like only a few centuries ago ppl killed so much easily and without remorse. we got it so lucky in this era.

[@coffeemuncher01]

@@nanocr calm down jamal. Dont pull out the 9. Oh sorry that comeback might have been to agressive for u😥

[@ericnijkamp7926]

@@nanocr i hope you have an older brother.....who brings you back under control ! Shame on you !

[@senordingdong5253]

Fuck america.. fuck the us

[@drron5608]

"Comes from long line of national heros" this is the way he should be introduced everywhere he goes thank u for ur service and ur families service over the decades of this country

[@stefankurpick8425]

@Nuffsed ya might wanna look in a mirror buddy

[@stefankurpick8425]

@Nuffsed wasnt an argument just a statement. People like you make it very easy for others to be considered smart

[@stefankurpick8425]

@Nuffsed why on earth would i be triggered? Do you even know what it means

[@stefankurpick8425]

@Nuffsed and what populations have we sent our soldiers to butcher then? Enlighten me

[@stefankurpick8425]

@Nuffsed yeah no shit we've already learned this its not like we're proud of it but that happened before the civil war so this video has nothing to do with it

[@LittleFarmer14]

I love how he says “thank you” into the camera as if he needs to thank the country for something. Thank you sir!

[@DefeatLust]

For that 1 day, that 1 minute, that 1 moment... he was acknowledged and that meant the world to him. We love you, soldier. Thank you.

[@russellcrawley2110]

A patriot from a long line patriots. God bless that man and his family.

[@stylterio4053]

Hmm the iraq war is the most unnecessery war in the whole history

[@assanefrost9453]

Bit like the one from Forrest Gump

[@spooky8179]

@@stylterio4053 why you acting like they had a choice to go? Tf you gonna tell the military, no? Have fun in military jail.

[@stylterio4053]

@@spooky8179 wtf dude?

[@incognitobandito244]

@@stylterio4053 ignore him. He completely ignores the fact that people choose to fight and when, the middle east was and will always be a failure.

[@maheshparameswaran7360]

Man those tears says a lot.

[@krazEkid71]

Still going strong with the support! You all are projecting so much love and support it makes me tear up everytime. I'm sorry I don't reply to hardly any comments but, know that I'm constantly seeing and feeling the support. We love you!

[@NativeTexan77]

Your Dad is WONDERFUL!!! Thank you to your entire family for your service. 🇺🇲

[@abilucksanvijeyakumaran891]

Hei here after the recent suggestion 😊. You guys have served the humanity

[@nafizimtiaz5680]

Prayers and respect for your father! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rajlidhan1240]

Lots of love from India 🙏🙏🙏

[@zombietrash416]

I glad your father is happy and healthy. He seems like a humble and wonderful human being.

[@brandiwhitley5798]

I miss the old days when everybody respected our men and women in uniform, no matter which uniform it was. Military, Fire and Rescue, Police. I salute you all!

[@Hepad_]

@kev I wonder why police is so universally racist no matter what country you're talking about and what minority there is in this country

[@Iamsoul00]

I’ve yet to meet or hear of anyone disrespecting anyone in the armed services, especially those who fight overseas in the military, navy, and army. And who doesn’t like fire and rescue? Nonsense.

[@GetOnTheFloor82]

Unfortunately TRUMP killed old America. Disgusting human. Wrecked the place.

[@incognitobandito244]

@@Iamsoul00 I'd say fire and rescue is the most noble as it actually seeks to preserve life rather than destroy it.

[@rustybear5125]

What old days? I see most everyone still respects the men and women in uniform. If anything, the old days didn't respect them. Remember what they did to the men coming home from Vietnam? Don't know you're talking about.

[@stevesawtelle1083]

I also apologize for initially missing the fact that you, too, deployed alongside your father. A big 'THANK YOU' for your service, Corey!!

[@MrPen_]

I'm not an American but I'm so proud of what he did for his country, thank you for your service sir Larsen.❤️🙏❤️

[@vmcmark7578]

@0:06 they show a banner with ""LARKIN"" as the family name & then at the end they said ""LARSEN"". Did I miss something or did the announcer screw up or was it the intern that wrote it wrong?

[@_BELMONT_]

very kind of you

[@funwithedog9863]

You may not be from America but you show more respect then many others. Thank you

[@johnkaasheuvel2860]

You can see the pain is his face...memories...

[@hoteiwilliam4016]

He must have his belated friends and brothers in his mind

[@codycottingham130]

It really does mean a lot to the veteran when they get recognized for sacrificing so much for our country. They don't ask for it they always just hope someone will see it and appreciate it

[@richgehring7511]

The fact that this man beat this disease made my whole week, whether it was God, or just grit I think he earned the right to stick around for a while. Thank you sir for your service.

[@tobiasGR3Y]

A humble man, who's content knowing he did the job he wanted and what was asked of him. Much respect from one Guardsman to another.

[@kaylaklein5615]

This brought me to tears. I come from a family of military men and it reminds me of how special time is with our loved ones who served this country.

[@theedgeinshow]

Hey man, just came across this video. Thank you for what your family has given our country.

[@andrewmccallum9943]

You sir, are a BADASS!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@elibutton]

That was awesome. I'm so glad to hear he beat his cancer! He deserves it - to live a healthy happy cancer free life. Thank you for your sacrifices and service!

[@user-sv7mt6gp7e]

I haven't been in the military for about 15 years and I still tear up sometimes thinking about it.

[@krazEkid]

Thank you for your service

[@vincentdion751]

Your father is a hero! I'm a Canadian but I doesn't matter that I know what your father did for his country and this is exactly what makes him a hero. I'm happy to see in the comments that you father beat the cancer! I wish him and your whole family an excellent day. 👏🏅

[@alemalmaz9466]

I honestly hope he is ok in remission and living a full life well lived thank you for your service for your country

[@angelosathog1124]

Thank you Sir ,, God bless you n God bless USA.

[@blackjackmaestro6505]

From England, respect to this man,what a life, what a man,I've done nothing with my life but struggle with addiction and depression and anxiety, this man is a true hero. His family must be so proud

[@fallback3206]

Your struggles are no less painful. I hope that you are doing well.

[@biasedshow3768]

God bless this man!❤❤❤ my sister Master Sgt. Erica Dagcus lost her life to stage 4 lung cancer in Feb 2017 due to the orange aid deployed in Iraq. I THANK ALL YOU CURRENTLY SERVING AND RETIRED VETERANS FOR ALL YOU DO AND DID! GOD BLESS YOU ALL🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jackiemuir4160]

Touched and mortified at the same time. Bless him.

[@Sugarcookies31]

Thank you sir for your service

[@napoleonsolo7248]

I was moved to tears, what an amazing man.. thanks for sharing.

[@adammeredith7194]

Amazing. Because I didn't have the guts and courage as a younger man, I salute that man and every man and woman that has had those qualities for all of us. Have a day young man.

[@CO77938]

Respect to this gentleman, and all that put their lives on the line.

[@mac40bully70]

GOD BLESS HIM & HIS SON, MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT !!!!! 🙏 🙏

[@xmarksthespot4659]

I dont really comment much but this family is a true example of what we should be like... thank you !!! God bless ya. 🍻

[@the-45th_was_great35]

An American Hero!! 👏 🇺🇸 This brought tears to my eyes, God bless Him and his entire family. True Patriots. Without their sacrifices, this nation & all its blessings wouldn’t exist. I am forever Grateful for your service. 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@gysgttedlovell1003]

We as a nation say thank you for stepping on those footprints to defend our nation and way of life. It’s a debt that we can never repay.

[@nidzacrespo9533]

From one Veteran to another, thank you for your service in the US Military 😊❤😊❤🙏🏻

[@nicholasb5497]

Absolute respect . Thank you for all you your son and fellow warriors do

[@russh7914]

He tried holding those tears back. Sometimes you just have to let go. One service member to another, I salute you and thank you.

[@puppethound]

As a disable vet, I am so proud of Americans (and other nations) who serve and who have served, because freedom is a right for everyone and some don't have the ability to fight, so we do it for them.

[@junehorsburgh6433]

What an incredible man ,you and your son are hero's and the love of your wife and family is wonderful 💘

[@elchicomedallasno3962]

what a beautiful moment, these heroes deserve so much gratitude and a dignified life👏🏽👏🏽✌🏽

[@stevesawtelle1083]

This video brought me to tears! Thank you for sharing this video Corey, and thank you to your Father for his incredible service to this great country!

[@WarrenPuffet]

I think I started to become emotional right along with him. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your sacrifice.

[@steffengruner6410]

The family (including him of course) answered the call every single time, and still he ist so humble. What a guy!

[@AM-br4ix]

Bravo! I am a veteran from the Army myself and also a 100% disabled vet too! To this wonderful man and all who have served: I Pray Daily for you all and I Thank you for serving!!

[@fallback3206]

Thank you for your service. I am forever grateful to you for the sacrifices you made for our country.

[@jimmyc8583]

Thank you, sir.

[@ryana3679]

Amazing. Thank you so much for your service. You are the hero that we all need in our lives.

[@IbSoRude]

The reaction of this man to the love he is shown is almost as amazing as his sacrifice for the country. Thank you sir. Thank your son and thank your family.

[@carlbettis4055]

You deserve this and so much more, thank you and your family for making the world a safer place for us all, from the UK

[@jasondiletto87]

God bless you sir. Thank you for your service!

[@RonnieFrancis]

Thank you Sir & to your family. I was sobbing & I pray God's Blessings to you, your family & our entire military. THANK YOU.

[@frankie3591]

He says Thank You? No way.... We THANK YOU!!!!!! Infact how does one thank someone who is willing to give life for others? Priceless, just Divine.

[@huuskeatadogan4631]

From The Netherlands im standing up en give my respect to this man!

[@ntidwell18]

From a navy brat and proud daughter of a retired USN CPO, fair winds and following seas sir. Thank you for your service!

[@TheoryofUltran]

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family. You deserve blessings

[@jnmwtkns]

This is how EVERYONE OF OUR VETERANS Should be treated for the rest of their lives! Thank you to you and yours Larson family! Lubs from Iowa , USA !

[@bobbq8380]

Thank you much HERO. Love and respect from California 😎

[@masterchief8646]

Thank you for your service Corey. Also thanks to your father for his service. How is he doing at the moment? I hope from the bottom of my heart he won the fight against cancer. Highest respect for your family

[@inigopetersen2486]

OMGOODNESS....such humility....thank you for your service and God bless you and your family.

[@philholmes4183]

What an incredible man and the history of his family no wonder he was honoured he totally deserves the standing ovation god bless you sir

[@markkirby4992]

It's been 5 years since this video was released. I pray that this hero has kicked cancer ass. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless you and God bless this country

[@carriestrawn4989]

Thank you allen larsen for your service in utah army national guard and thank you for serving in the army in 1979 I salute you God bless you sir enjoy your retirement

[@laalvarghese]

Very imotional moment for him.... You guys done an excellent job.... Thank you sir for your service...

[@AJAY-yk3fs]

Thank you for your service.. God Bless U And Ur Family.. Salute

[@thomashernandez9709]

But the guy in the back who just got friend zoned😂😂

[@aditya7428]

When?

[@thomashernandez9709]

@@aditya7428 19 seconds n so on 😂🤣

[@joebloggs9719]

I love how America appreciates its servicemen

[@Tenyearslater13]

God bless! Sometimes it makes such a difference and feels so good just to know people care and appreciate you. I’ve been watching all kinds of kindness videos but for whatever reason this one is the only one so far to close my throat and make my eyes water

[@maxxxgsd]

You’re the man Mr. Larsen ! 🇺🇸 💪

[@hebriavi1]

Love u man from India

[@dylanwamble1347]

I waited so frikkin long for the kids in the back to stand the god they did

[@cainvsp]

Sure salute salute omg soo much respect for this man. I pray hes still here with his family and is doing well

[@ryanrohlfs5454]

What a true hero. Thank you for your service Corey, and please send your Dad my thanks for his service as well. Very glad to hear he beat cancer! Many blessings

[@hbc9818]

Saludos from Panamá 🇵🇦

[@MrChristopherxx]

Surprised no comments yet, thank you for your service from Canada :)!

[@shirot8423]

What a lovely gesture .. ❤❤

[@pinerundental]

i'm speechless thanks to the jazz for telling his story. a great man getting what he deserves. thanks to all who have served

[@randomclone8063]

That's awesome

[@robluxipiech4033]

God bless this man. God please take from me, all of my blessings and give them unto this more deserving man. That such men lived.... The world is a better place because of it. I wish upon him all greatness, health, and love.

[@fearmyspear3731]

DID NO ONE SEE THE DUDE IN THE BACK SOOOO THIRSTY FOR A KISS

[@onroute9732]

What have we raised??.... definitely need more Alan's in the world

[@huntersweapons2175]

Awesome video really heartwarming👍🏻 thank you for all your families service

[@clemo85]

Went to America around 8 years ago and one thing I really liked was that the airlines prioritised members of the armed forces and their families. People willing to serve should ALWAYS be shown this level of respect, going by what we see in the media now the younger generations don't have a clue.

[@jamesbaugh240]

They jus told his whole life story in front of thousands of people lmao

[@uslsuspect]

Announcer: i’m dedicated to making this man cry.

[@vallanceellis7569]

A brave and gracious man respect from the UK.

[@skylarmurphy2289]

There is no words to say how much me and mine Thank ALL of you for your service! God Bless America! Take a load off there gunny....you earned it!

[@jenniferhensley2017]

Dear Sir ... Thank you for your protection and your service for AMERICA!!!

[@woodlandcreature00]

God bless your father for his courage and sacrifice. Such a long career serving, this man deserves so much more. Thank you to your dad for being such a brave human being.

[@JoJoRocks5]

This is the most awesome and kind thing I have ever seen I Public.. we need much more much more of this kind of information.. it's not being taught, shown or appreciated..thank you God Bless America

[@elizabethn7024]

Thank you for, you n your family's service, may god bless you All x

[@British_loyalist]

I envy the respect Americans have for their service men and women. Respect from London.

[@vintagebrew1057]

What a legacy of courage! God Bless from UK.

[@coffee19837]

Thank you for your service and congrats for beating cancer God bless you

[@evacaraballo2647]

Thank you soldier may God help you like you help your country ❤️🧡💛💚💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vernonmeyer7797]

From one military family to another god bless you and family

[@autumnvaughn8305]

Wow! What a humble man! I am so happy to hear he won his fight against cancer! God Bless!

[@vanessaw7325]

Thank you sir, much appreciated.

[@max_spartaspectre8393]

You don't home or single piece come alive where people die young or disabled due to injuries. This man has seen & went through some of the worst nightmares civilians can never imagine. Thank you for the service.

[@uniquestylez6251]

I just want to thank you SIR for defending our nation.