The soldier on the bus was missing his right arm. He gave the guy a slight salute with his left hand instead of his right, which one he would normally use.
Thanks. I couldn't tell as the picture was too dark and all I could make out what appears to be a Presidential Unit Citation badge but the significance of his response to being stared at was awsome as he gave his right arm and still paid respects to a person he sacrificed it for. Wow!
I was a 2 week married 19 year old when I saw my husband off on a ship for 9 months. Horrible feeling to see that ship slowly pull away from the pier. Then when they came home it is still one of the most amazing sights when that ship slowly comes back and the entire crew is standing at attention in their dress whites around the perimeter of the ship. Still brings tears to my eyes 40 years later
This song always hits me really hard because I have had at least 1 family member in just about every American War other than Vietnam and only 2 family members that have actually been killed that I know of both in the Civil War fighting for the Confederacy 1 was killed in 1864 and the other was killed in late January of 1865
I'm sorry for your loss. Lost my grandfather a few years ago. He was a Korea veteran. He was a big reason why I joined the Army. I served in Afghanistan and Iraq and I couldn't be prouder to have followed in his footsteps. The thing that devastates me is that he passed before he got to meet his great granddaughter. All my grandparents did, Moms side and Dads.
I thank him for his service, and you have my condolences. My grandfather, Cecil Burrows, died in 2002. He was a WWII vet as well. A Staff Sergeant in the US Army 808 Tank Destroyers.
This song has been my Dads ring tone ever since I got my first cell phone at age 18. He was in Iraq/Afghanistan/Kuwait on his first tour on my 18th, sending an email wishing me a happy birthday and letting me know my gift of my very own phone. He saved his leave for my HS graduation a few months later. He went back for his 2nd tour a few years later along side his little brother, my uncle. He came home in full kidney failure and needing heart surgery due to working and living around black mold throughout that tour. He is 100% healthy today and he will forever be my Hero for giving this country his entire life from age 17 up until he retired early in 2011 to focus on getting healthy for his grandkids. This song will forever warm my heart and Toby Keith will forever be one of the greats ❤
This song hits me in the heart as a female Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Salute to all my Brothers and sisters in arm that are still with us and the one who never made it home. I love you all. To any Veterans in the comments from one Veteran to another Thank you for your service. Semper Fi.
Great Reaction! Thank you for reacting to "American Soldier". I am a 68 yr. old woman who was raised and lived most of my life in Oklahoma. But, I married a Canadian in the mid-70's and lived for several years in the Toronto area. Canada is a beautiful country and Canadians are wonderful people, still there were times when I would get really homesick and my husband figured out the best way to help me get past it was for us to take a drive into downtown Toronto and drive by the U.S. Consulate Bldg. so I could see the American flag! Sometimes he had to drive around the block a couple of times but it ALWAYS helped! You are right about Americans being fiercely proud and very patriotic about our Country! We know that the U.S. is not perfect and we know that a lot of mistakes have been made. But, it's the hope and belief that we can do better and BECOME a "more perfect union" that drives us forward. Sometimes it seems like for every couple of steps forward, we take a step backwards and I appreciate when people from outside the U.S. are able to acknowledge the good. I thoroughly enjoy watching your reaction videos and I look forward to seeing more!
The news of Toby’s passing hit me like a truck. Just got off work working the night shift, and was heading to bed when I heard in the background them announcing his death on the TV. The legend was such a big part of my childhood and it left a pretty big hole in my heart. Come to America, Luke! We will welcome you with open arms!
I cried it was so irrational but I saw Toby Keith in concert around 29 times (I am only 25 lmao) and got to meet him at my uncles bar and have a drink with him. He and Alan Jackson are such hero’s and amazing guys. When Alan Jackson died I think it will be even worse given how good of friend they are and that he will die from the same disease I have at a younger age. I typically don’t get into celebrities but those two idk it’s just different.
As a Military brat... its not an issue of being terrified. You get used to dad being gone. You aren't allowed to know where he is. You are proud and you miss him. But the overall feeling is that dad is doing his job and he'll be home soon.
I'm also a military brat. A great way of life but it could also be a tough one when my dad was gone, it was a year at a time back then. I can remember so clearly when he came home.... I lost my dad last year but songs like this still make me feel so proud of him and of being a military family.
He sure was a national treasure for our country. It’s still hard to believe he’s gone. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts about Toby Keith, American soldiers, and your respect for the American people. ❤️💔❤️🇺🇸
My father gave over 30 years of his life to this country serving in three wars. I'm very proud to be his daughter. I can honestly say my mother deserves so much credit for serving just as much as he did, raising my brother and me often on her own.
In 1977 I was a newlywed standing at that fence. For 30 yrs that impending doom was prevalent. Now 47 years later I thank GOD every night that man is there beside me!!
You know, it's always touching to see people outside of America be so affected by the American spirit. Sadly, it's something we take for granted and just operate as if it's the same everywhere. This is why it is important to be able to communicate with others around the world. You, my friend, are a uniting force without even knowing so and I am so happy to be a subscriber. Thank you, I love you, and see you in the next one, brother.
He noticed the soldier on the bus was missing an arm but the point was the soldier wasn't feeling sorry for himself. His head was held high and gave that casual guy salute to the guy.
This song came out when my oldest baby boy was in Iraq. I watched my 20 year old baby go off to war as a line medic. He was a blessed one came home at 21 as a changed man. That was 20 years ago. He retired last June as a maintenance test pilot. I come from a long line of veterans my dad and some of his brothers served in WWII and my mom's brother too. My husband was a Marine and his brother retired from the Air Force. So was only fitting one of my boys would join. Was hard.
About the soldier on the bus... he was missing his right arm. It was an empty sleeve that caught his eye. Proud to have been an American Soldier and Veteran.
This song will ALWAYS bring me back to my Basic Combat Training. Marching back to the barracks from our ending Field Training Exercise, my feet covered in blisters and could barely walk. But the completion, under the pain and this song, at the time, filled me with accomplishment and pride.
I signed the line for freedom in the USA but also for freedom of the world. This song really strikes home with me, thank you for reacting to this one. RIP Toby Keith ..
Toby Keith had so many great songs so whether you need to hear something heartfelt, patriotic, romantic, sad, melancholy, inspiring, thoughtful, or just plain funny, yeah especially funny, then Toby’s got what you need. My favorite songs by Toby Keith are Who’s That Man; Wish I Didn’t Know Now; You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like That; He Ain’t Worth Missing; We Were In Love; Upstairs Downtown; Don't Let the Old Man In; How Do You Like Me Now; Made in America; I Wanna Talk About Me; American Soldier; Trailerhood; A Little Too Late; A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action; and of course Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue. RIP Toby, we miss you!
My father served 22YRS in the Navy during Pearl Harbor, thank God came home. My brother Corporal Walter James DANCER served in Vietnam, but died in 1968 in Danang May 3rd on our grandma's Birthday. 😢😢😢😢
Toby knew how to honor our service men and women. He sang with his heart and soul. We are a young country and have always been taught about the sacrifices of those who came before. My friend, you would be welcomed with open arms should you ever cross the pond. I say thanks for your service to our allies, like the British military as well. For when they signed the blank check to defend their country by proxy they are defending mine as well
I've seen this song in person, And a million times on the radio, at home, bars, and this video... yet I'm the one crying this time. 😭😭😭😭 One of my lifelong friends, since the womb, like a brother forever, did 3 tours to the Middle East as a Corpsman. 🧐🎖️ He came back alive about 15 years ago, but mostly on the outside... PTSD was overwhelming and he struggles to live with PTSD and Schizophrenia. His memories from our childhood are gone, and he says he'll call back the next day... says he loves me... but months go by until I call him again. Most don' t come back the same. 😭😔
My grandpa was in the US Air Force, including ROTC to pay for college, for about 30 years. He served in-country in Vietnam, and my mom was little when he shipped out for that (around 6 or a little older I think). She doesn't remember much from that day, except that her dad left for a long overnight trip and her mom and sister were upset. My grandpa survived, retiring in 1980 as a full Colonel, then spending around 30 more years working as a Veteran's Services Officer for his county. The last year he MC'd the county Veteran's Day event, he'd managed to call in a fly-over (a huge feat for such an inconsequential zone, and not confirmed till basically day-of, so it wasn't in the program). The local paper's write-up didn't include that - so we're pretty sure the reporter showed up early, grabbed a program, and left immediately. He passed in 2017 from cancer - he'd had several types, and some of his issues could be arguably traced to his time in The Service. We all miss him, he was a great leader and loving grandpa/dad/husband.
Thank you for your kind words for Mr Kieth ❤ Being British, you seem more patriotic than some Americans here! Rest easy, Toby🙏🏼He was a true American 🇺🇸
I love your empathy. You say you cannot imagine how someone feels, but yet then perfectly describe how they do. You are very perceptive and the world can use more people like you.
I'm both proud and hurt by my own patriotism. My dad served in Vietnam and when he came back to the States he was swiftly taken from the airport home by my grandmother. They were successful in leaving without the protesters saying anything to him. He always was quiet about his service. I had to pester him to find out anything about that time. Yet he also instilled a love for the military in me.
Thank you for expressing those kind words about America. I love watching your reaction on Toby’s songs. I praise God for everything he did for America. We will miss him forever. God bless ❤️
If your Dad is still alive, please tell him thank you for me. My Daddy died in 2012 from agent orange cancer and I miss him every day. Hug your Dad for me.
The word "sacrifice" - so many emotions tied to it. We are proud of our American Soldiers! No doubt about it! We gained our independence from England, but basically, we were birthed by England., but Americans still have affection for the UK - at least I do. We just needed to be free! And as Toby says "Freedom don't come free".
I can never get through one of Toby Keith's patriotic songs without turning into an "ugly crying mess". All the men in my family served from WW2 through the Vietnam War, and I couldn't be prouder of their bravery and honorable service. America certainly needs a lot of work in many areas, but I cannot think of any place I would want to live, especially at my age and the times we are in now. I do worry about my grandchildren and their future children, but I guess I will have to hope that things will get better for them and that they will take part in making that change for the better happen. Rest in Heavenly Peace Toby Keith, your work here on Earth is complete...enjoy the rest you so deserve, and thank you for all you have done for the great United States. We are forever grateful to you and bless your grieving family.
We know from experience that freedom doei come free!! When our freedom is threatened or that of our Allies is threatened we stand rei to fight right by your side to protect your families freedom also !!❤❤❤❤❤
7:25 In my immediate family we have always held our American Patriotism close to our hearts. My dad, my two brothers and myself were all in the military at the same time at one point. My mom said that those were some of the hardest years for her because on one hand she couldn’t have been prouder that we were willing to step up but on the other her heart would break and there was a sense of not being able to breathe each time she had to watch one of us fly off to unknown dangers with no clue whether or not that was the last time she be able to hold us in her arms. My poor mom. I appreciate her sacrifice as well.❤
This is random, but my favorite Toby Keith memory was when I was in high school, 17 or 18, and my parents went to his concert…my mom came home smashed and started yelling from the bottom of the stairs for me to wake up. So, I crawl out of bed and make my way to the top of the stairs, she’s still at the landing, all drunk and excited starts jumping up and down and yelling out the lyrics “brought to you courtesy of the RED, WHITE AND BLUE” and then proceeds to start throwing red, white and blue confetti she collected from the concert out of her pockets and into the air just laughing and laughing 😂 That was 18 years ago, I shared this memory with her just after he passed, she of course has no recollection 😂
Thank you for reacting to this video 🥰 As a proud American who appreciates the service of all of our armed forces, the line that hits the hardest for me in this song is- ‘I’m out here on the front line, sleep in peace tonight’ If their sacrifices don’t tug at your heart and make you appreciative, I feel bad for you.
I've been on the other side of the fence with our young boys, everytime that damn phone would ring (which meant that he was leaving for some mission without knowing how long he'd be gone) so I definately know what it feels like. I've said bye so many times, that now, a Veteran's (of 36 years) wife (together for 48 years), I find it very difficult to say bye without tears. Also, my hubby was in Afghanistan when Toby went there and hubby was on security (as a Military Policeman) but had to leave for an emergency so he never had the chance to meet Toby. We did go, however, to his concert in Canada near our town but again, never had a chance to meet him there. When he sang that song, he changed the lyrics to a Canadian soldier and my hubby stood up and saluted Toby. That got to me. After Toby was done singing it, he turned his guitar over and there was the Canadian flag on the other side. A moment in time, we'll never forget. RIP dear Toby.
Once again, you melt my heart! As a daughter of an Air Force veteran and pretty much my entire family, as far as uncles and cousins, served. I’ve always been extremely proud to be an American. And I don’t know if it’s because I have three sons, and the world seems to be falling to pieces, but I really needed this to spark my patriotism. Thank you so much.
For most of us, we serve/served out of equal parts duty, and fear. Duty to maintain what those who went before us left to our care. And, fear of what very well could happen if we didn't/don't.
I'm from a military family, have been through a ton of deployments. Have a family member that just left on a year-long deployment on new years eve. This song always gets me right in the feels ❤❤
I wish i could leave you a super thanks, thank you for being so kind to my country. Please know you ALWAYS have a place here, and you're always welcome here. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Thank you so much for doing a review on this song specifically. The amount of pride this song makes me feel... It's unreal. I'm from Houston, TX and we're known for having the biggest rodeo in the world. The very first concert my parents ever took my sister and I to was a Toby Keith rodeo concert. And, honestly, I don't think I'd have the bravery either.
You aren’t crazy and thank you! America had a crazy ride! Certainly the land of the free and our native Americans took a hit so our growth wasn’t perfect. And then there was slavery and the civil war, our 13 original colonies, four assassinated Presidents….yes, Toby covered it well and I surely miss him as does the rest of America. Thank you again!
I listen to another reactor from the UK that served in the military for 10 years and I felt so sad when he said no one ever said "thank you for your service!" It truly broke my heart. To anyone from the UK that ever served, from this proud American let me say "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!"
It's absolutely gut-wrenching to watch that plane close up and wave goodbye to someone who can only see you in their minds and they, in yours. Total respect for all who serve, whether boarding the plane or waiting ar home. RIP TK❤
To be honest, we the USA is blessed and we have a lot to be thankful for. We have hardships just like anybody else has, but we fight through it differnelty. God speed and love our USA ❤
Listening to this got me through 9/11 .. I knew our soldiers where out there so that me and my children could sleep in peace.. Nothing but respect for our Military. RIP Toby.. you're missed
Have you done a video on Toby Keith the angry American? He wrote that in 2001 after 911 and after he lost his father earlier that year he was sitting in his father‘s garage and wrote that song in about 20 minutes and it is become one of the most iconic for our military, he did I believe it was 170 USO tour tours for the troops he was a very patriotic man and he deserves all the accolades he’s ever gotten and more in my opinion may he rest in peace, knowing he did a good job for the servicemen hereand around the world
I've watched my husband get in that dreaded plane twice (both times to Afghanistan). He lost his closest friend in Afghanistan that second trip and even got shot at, but thankfully, he made it back home safe and sound. But he is forever changed and doesn't talk about it much. He is currently still serving our country - a little bit over 18 years...
I will say as a former military spouse for over 20 years, it sucks when you watch you spouse leave on deployment. I also had the honor of watching my son go on deployment also.
I love Toby. May he rest in peace. Fun fact, he helped get Taylor Swift started in music. One of the first songs I sang in public was a Toby Keith song. He will be missed.
My husband was in the marine corps. He deployed to Afghanistan during what was known as Operation Enduring Freedom. I ended up getting pregnant the weekend before he deployed. I found out a month into his deployment. When I dropped him off on base to leave, I held my smile until I couldn't see him anymore. Then, I broke down. There was a hurricane that hit where we lived while he was deployed. There were times where he was able to get access to wifi and was able to talk to me. There were times where he went absolutely silent which meant something had happened and they were waiting to notify family. During those times I would search the Afghan news website looking for information. Every time I heard a car door close outside of our house I would hold my breath waiting for someone to come to the door. I was terrified they were going to tell me he was gone. Luckily, his deployment was cut short and he got back in time to be there for the birth of our oldest. She's the only one of our kids who has his blue eyes and was born while he was still serving. The day he got back they held everyone on the plane and let another marine get off first because his baby was being born right at that moment. He had to rush to the hospital.
You will be missed Toby! Another beautiful song with a powerful message ❤️
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Waylon's Song, a.k.a Cryin' for Me is Toby Keith's best, I think.
The soldier on the bus was missing his right arm. He gave the guy a slight salute with his left hand instead of his right, which one he would normally use.
Wow, thanks for pointing that out. That video was full of patriotic details. God bless you
Thanks. I couldn't tell as the picture was too dark and all I could make out what appears to be a Presidential Unit Citation badge but the significance of his response to being stared at was awsome as he gave his right arm and still paid respects to a person he sacrificed it for. Wow!
We Americans do not fight because we hate what is in front of us....We fight because we love those who are behind us...
I was a 2 week married 19 year old when I saw my husband off on a ship for 9 months. Horrible feeling to see that ship slowly pull away from the pier. Then when they came home it is still one of the most amazing sights when that ship slowly comes back and the entire crew is standing at attention in their dress whites around the perimeter of the ship. Still brings tears to my eyes 40 years later
This song hit hard today. My Grandfather, a WW2 vet, passed away this morning
This song always hits me really hard because I have had at least 1 family member in just about every American War other than Vietnam and only 2 family members that have actually been killed that I know of both in the Civil War fighting for the Confederacy 1 was killed in 1864 and the other was killed in late January of 1865
I'm sorry for your loss. Lost my grandfather a few years ago. He was a Korea veteran. He was a big reason why I joined the Army. I served in Afghanistan and Iraq and I couldn't be prouder to have followed in his footsteps. The thing that devastates me is that he passed before he got to meet his great granddaughter. All my grandparents did, Moms side and Dads.
Prayers. When I say that; I mean that. I will pray for you, for your family. Jesus is real. I pray His peace for you.
So sorry. 😢
I thank him for his service, and you have my condolences. My grandfather, Cecil Burrows, died in 2002. He was a WWII vet as well. A Staff Sergeant in the US Army 808 Tank Destroyers.
We didn’t inherit our country, we fought and died for it. Our ancestors died for it, and for what is right.
We are invested.
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Still have to fight. Especially now freedom isn't free but it sure is awesome and it's no chore to fight for it is a natural instinct ;)
I agree with you but also you stole it from my people. I served though. I have more love to the USA than my nation.
I feel you ❤ My grandfather, also a WW2 veteran passed a week ago. He lived an incredibly long 99 years. I’m blessed to have had him in my life
not inherited, but stolen.. #truthhurts
This song has been my Dads ring tone ever since I got my first cell phone at age 18. He was in Iraq/Afghanistan/Kuwait on his first tour on my 18th, sending an email wishing me a happy birthday and letting me know my gift of my very own phone. He saved his leave for my HS graduation a few months later.
He went back for his 2nd tour a few years later along side his little brother, my uncle. He came home in full kidney failure and needing heart surgery due to working and living around black mold throughout that tour. He is 100% healthy today and he will forever be my Hero for giving this country his entire life from age 17 up until he retired early in 2011 to focus on getting healthy for his grandkids.
This song will forever warm my heart and Toby Keith will forever be one of the greats ❤
This country was fought for and paid for with the blood of our soldiers time and time again. God Bless our Protectors. Our soldiers.
This song hits me in the heart as a female Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Salute to all my Brothers and sisters in arm that are still with us and the one who never made it home. I love you all. To any Veterans in the comments from one Veteran to another Thank you for your service.
Semper Fi.
Great Reaction! Thank you for reacting to "American Soldier". I am a 68 yr. old woman who was raised and lived most of my life in Oklahoma. But, I married a Canadian in the mid-70's and lived for several years in the Toronto area. Canada is a beautiful country and Canadians are wonderful people, still there were times when I would get really homesick and my husband figured out the best way to help me get past it was for us to take a drive into downtown Toronto and drive by the U.S. Consulate Bldg. so I could see the American flag! Sometimes he had to drive around the block a couple of times but it ALWAYS helped! You are right about Americans being fiercely proud and very patriotic about our Country! We know that the U.S. is not perfect and we know that a lot of mistakes have been made. But, it's the hope and belief that we can do better and BECOME a "more perfect union" that drives us forward. Sometimes it seems like for every couple of steps forward, we take a step backwards and I appreciate when people from outside the U.S. are able to acknowledge the good. I thoroughly enjoy watching your reaction videos and I look forward to seeing more!
The news of Toby’s passing hit me like a truck. Just got off work working the night shift, and was heading to bed when I heard in the background them announcing his death on the TV. The legend was such a big part of my childhood and it left a pretty big hole in my heart.
Come to America, Luke! We will welcome you with open arms!
I cried it was so irrational but I saw Toby Keith in concert around 29 times (I am only 25 lmao) and got to meet him at my uncles bar and have a drink with him. He and Alan Jackson are such hero’s and amazing guys. When Alan Jackson died I think it will be even worse given how good of friend they are and that he will die from the same disease I have at a younger age. I typically don’t get into celebrities but those two idk it’s just different.
As a Military brat... its not an issue of being terrified. You get used to dad being gone. You aren't allowed to know where he is. You are proud and you miss him. But the overall feeling is that dad is doing his job and he'll be home soon.
Amen
This is reassuring. We are trying to decide if husband will go on another tour with baby on the way. Such a hard choice
I'm also a military brat. A great way of life but it could also be a tough one when my dad was gone, it was a year at a time back then. I can remember so clearly when he came home.... I lost my dad last year but songs like this still make me feel so proud of him and of being a military family.
He sure was a national treasure for our country. It’s still hard to believe he’s gone. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts about Toby Keith, American soldiers, and your respect for the American people. ❤️💔❤️🇺🇸
As some others have commented, the soldier on the bus was missing his right arm.
My father gave over 30 years of his life to this country serving in three wars. I'm very proud to be his daughter. I can honestly say my mother deserves so much credit for serving just as much as he did, raising my brother and me often on her own.
Yes, we should be just as proud of our military wives as we are of the men they send off❤
In 1977 I was a newlywed standing at that fence. For 30 yrs that impending doom was prevalent. Now 47 years later I thank GOD every night that man is there beside me!!
Please thank him for his service, and thank you for the sacrifice that you made. ❤
I served 20 years in the Military i remember the call to Deploy to Operation Desert Shield/Storm. I would GLADLY & PROUDLY serve again
Thank you for your service! USA 🇺🇸
You know, it's always touching to see people outside of America be so affected by the American spirit. Sadly, it's something we take for granted and just operate as if it's the same everywhere. This is why it is important to be able to communicate with others around the world. You, my friend, are a uniting force without even knowing so and I am so happy to be a subscriber. Thank you, I love you, and see you in the next one, brother.
@misterbeard2881 brilliantly said, thank you!! 🫶
My husband is currently deployed and this song always has me in tears 😅
Prayers for your husband and his fellow soldiers.
Thank him and YOU for your service
He noticed the soldier on the bus was missing an arm but the point was the soldier wasn't feeling sorry for himself. His head was held high and gave that casual guy salute to the guy.
he knew what a vet went through and respected it... he was a voice and itr will be missed
Freedom isn't Free( as a proud Air Force vet) Toby always sacrificed for us and our morale; he won't be forgotten🫡😭🇺🇸
I love my country. I hate my government.
~ An American veteran
ditto another vet
that is why we Pledge Allegiance To The Flag , not our guberment
Wow I didn't think of that but THAT'S IT!!!
Try the song Somebody's Someone .. it is a great American story of a fallen solider
This song came out when my oldest baby boy was in Iraq. I watched my 20 year old baby go off to war as a line medic. He was a blessed one came home at 21 as a changed man. That was 20 years ago. He retired last June as a maintenance test pilot. I come from a long line of veterans my dad and some of his brothers served in WWII and my mom's brother too. My husband was a Marine and his brother retired from the Air Force. So was only fitting one of my boys would join. Was hard.
About the soldier on the bus... he was missing his right arm. It was an empty sleeve that caught his eye. Proud to have been an American Soldier and Veteran.
It is a dichotomy of emotions, watching your loved one leave for parts unknown. Of being proud and extremely scared.
I'm a American 71 year old Vietnam veteran and this song tells it all. It was just our job. What we were hired to do.
On the bus, the soldier had no arm, that’s why he saluted with his left arm. God bless.
This song will ALWAYS bring me back to my Basic Combat Training. Marching back to the barracks from our ending Field Training Exercise, my feet covered in blisters and could barely walk. But the completion, under the pain and this song, at the time, filled me with accomplishment and pride.
Yeah I totally get you on that... slap some mole skin on and keep going till the end
@kilpatrickdeonta12 oh no moleskin would help those blisters...they were massive.
I get chills and cry every time I hear this song or “Courtesy of the Red, white and blue”
I signed the line for freedom in the USA but also for freedom of the world. This song really strikes home with me, thank you for reacting to this one. RIP Toby Keith ..
As a gold star family I know exactly what it’s like watching them walk away forever.
You’re an honorary American mate
Toby Keith had so many great songs so whether you need to hear something heartfelt, patriotic, romantic, sad, melancholy, inspiring, thoughtful, or just plain funny, yeah especially funny, then Toby’s got what you need. My favorite songs by Toby Keith are Who’s That Man; Wish I Didn’t Know Now; You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like That; He Ain’t Worth Missing; We Were In Love; Upstairs Downtown; Don't Let the Old Man In; How Do You Like Me Now; Made in America; I Wanna Talk About Me; American Soldier; Trailerhood; A Little Too Late; A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action; and of course Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue. RIP Toby, we miss you!
My father served 22YRS in the Navy during Pearl Harbor, thank God came home. My brother Corporal Walter James DANCER served in Vietnam, but died in 1968 in Danang May 3rd on our grandma's Birthday. 😢😢😢😢
My Dad was in the Air Force for23 years. This song reminds me of his commitment. My mother did 3 years in the Air Force, until she married my father.
Toby knew how to honor our service men and women.
He sang with his heart and soul.
We are a young country and have always been taught about the sacrifices of those who came before.
My friend, you would be welcomed with open arms should you ever cross the pond.
I say thanks for your service to our allies, like the British military as well.
For when they signed the blank check to defend their country by proxy they are defending mine as well
Makes you want to cry! Love our Soldiers!
well I am back to crying again- Such a good man Toby Keith was, and his voice is one of my all-time favorites!!
I've seen this song in person, And a million times on the radio, at home, bars, and this video... yet I'm the one crying this time. 😭😭😭😭
One of my lifelong friends, since the womb, like a brother forever, did 3 tours to the Middle East as a Corpsman. 🧐🎖️ He came back alive about 15 years ago, but mostly on the outside... PTSD was overwhelming and he struggles to live with PTSD and Schizophrenia. His memories from our childhood are gone, and he says he'll call back the next day... says he loves me... but months go by until I call him again.
Most don' t come back the same. 😭😔
fantastic song! we could make this world so much better by simply counting down 1.3 billion!
My grandpa was in the US Air Force, including ROTC to pay for college, for about 30 years. He served in-country in Vietnam, and my mom was little when he shipped out for that (around 6 or a little older I think). She doesn't remember much from that day, except that her dad left for a long overnight trip and her mom and sister were upset. My grandpa survived, retiring in 1980 as a full Colonel, then spending around 30 more years working as a Veteran's Services Officer for his county. The last year he MC'd the county Veteran's Day event, he'd managed to call in a fly-over (a huge feat for such an inconsequential zone, and not confirmed till basically day-of, so it wasn't in the program). The local paper's write-up didn't include that - so we're pretty sure the reporter showed up early, grabbed a program, and left immediately. He passed in 2017 from cancer - he'd had several types, and some of his issues could be arguably traced to his time in The Service. We all miss him, he was a great leader and loving grandpa/dad/husband.
Thank you for your family’s service. So sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Thanks to all service members, we have the bravest in America!!!❤
😢RIP my favorite cowboy for 30+ years. Had so many people checking on ME cuz they knew I loved that man so much.
Thank you for your kind words for Mr Kieth ❤ Being British, you seem more patriotic than some Americans here! Rest easy, Toby🙏🏼He was a true American 🇺🇸
I love your empathy. You say you cannot imagine how someone feels, but yet then perfectly describe how they do. You are very perceptive and the world can use more people like you.
When the man looked down the soldier only had one arm.
I'm both proud and hurt by my own patriotism. My dad served in Vietnam and when he came back to the States he was swiftly taken from the airport home by my grandmother. They were successful in leaving without the protesters saying anything to him. He always was quiet about his service. I had to pester him to find out anything about that time. Yet he also instilled a love for the military in me.
I completely know the feeling of being proud but also terrified at the same time when my husband got the call to deploy
Thank you for expressing those kind words about America. I love watching your reaction on Toby’s songs. I praise God for everything he did for America. We will miss him forever. God bless ❤️
My Dad is a Vietnam Veteran. This is the one song he wants played at his funeral. He was a huge fan and seen him in concert. Toby will be missed
Salute to your Father! He has well earned this song....
If your Dad is still alive, please tell him thank you for me. My Daddy died in 2012 from agent orange cancer and I miss him every day. Hug your Dad for me.
The word "sacrifice" - so many emotions tied to it. We are proud of our American Soldiers! No doubt about it! We gained our independence from England, but basically, we were birthed by England., but Americans still have affection for the UK - at least I do. We just needed to be free! And as Toby says "Freedom don't come free".
I proudly fly my American flag. RIP Toby. 🙏
Love this song. Shows the passion and true range of his voice. Great patriot!
HEROES ❤❤Liberty democracy, values, protection ... ❤❤
Our Cowboy! Thanks for the tributes.
I love in the video when he's getting on the plane and his son salutes him.
I can never get through one of Toby Keith's patriotic songs without turning into an "ugly crying mess". All the men in my family served from WW2 through the Vietnam War, and I couldn't be prouder of their bravery and honorable service.
America certainly needs a lot of work in many areas, but I cannot think of any place I would want to live, especially at my age and the times we are in now. I do worry about my grandchildren and their future children, but I guess I will have to hope that things will get better for them and that they will take part in making that change for the better happen.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Toby Keith, your work here on Earth is complete...enjoy the rest you so deserve, and thank you for all you have done for the great United States. We are forever grateful to you and bless your grieving family.
As a Army veteran this songs just hits right
RIP Toby we love and miss you. You were a true Patriot❤
2 of my other favorite songs by Toby Keith
How Do You Like Me Now
I Wanna Talk About Me
Both hilarious!
We know from experience that freedom doei come free!! When our freedom is threatened or that of our Allies is threatened we stand rei to fight right by your side to protect your families freedom also !!❤❤❤❤❤
7:25 In my immediate family we have always held our American Patriotism close to our hearts. My dad, my two brothers and myself were all in the military at the same time at one point. My mom said that those were some of the hardest years for her because on one hand she couldn’t have been prouder that we were willing to step up but on the other her heart would break and there was a sense of not being able to breathe each time she had to watch one of us fly off to unknown dangers with no clue whether or not that was the last time she be able to hold us in her arms. My poor mom. I appreciate her sacrifice as well.❤
This is random, but my favorite Toby Keith memory was when I was in high school, 17 or 18, and my parents went to his concert…my mom came home smashed and started yelling from the bottom of the stairs for me to wake up. So, I crawl out of bed and make my way to the top of the stairs, she’s still at the landing, all drunk and excited starts jumping up and down and yelling out the lyrics “brought to you courtesy of the RED, WHITE AND BLUE” and then proceeds to start throwing red, white and blue confetti she collected from the concert out of her pockets and into the air just laughing and laughing 😂 That was 18 years ago, I shared this memory with her just after he passed, she of course has no recollection 😂
Thank you for reacting to this video 🥰
As a proud American who appreciates the service of all of our armed forces, the line that hits the hardest for me in this song is- ‘I’m out here on the front line, sleep in peace tonight’
If their sacrifices don’t tug at your heart and make you appreciative, I feel bad for you.
I've been on the other side of the fence with our young boys, everytime that damn phone would ring (which meant that he was leaving for some mission without knowing how long he'd be gone) so I definately know what it feels like. I've said bye so many times, that now, a Veteran's (of 36 years) wife (together for 48 years), I find it very difficult to say bye without tears. Also, my hubby was in Afghanistan when Toby went there and hubby was on security (as a Military Policeman) but had to leave for an emergency so he never had the chance to meet Toby. We did go, however, to his concert in Canada near our town but again, never had a chance to meet him there. When he sang that song, he changed the lyrics to a Canadian soldier and my hubby stood up and saluted Toby. That got to me. After Toby was done singing it, he turned his guitar over and there was the Canadian flag on the other side. A moment in time, we'll never forget. RIP dear Toby.
Once again, you melt my heart! As a daughter of an Air Force veteran and pretty much my entire family, as far as uncles and cousins, served. I’ve always been extremely proud to be an American. And I don’t know if it’s because I have three sons, and the world seems to be falling to pieces, but I really needed this to spark my patriotism. Thank you so much.
Toby Keith's "My List" lyrics are great advice and a really good song. RIP Toby!
For most of us, we serve/served out of equal parts duty, and fear. Duty to maintain what those who went before us left to our care. And, fear of what very well could happen if we didn't/don't.
I'm from a military family, have been through a ton of deployments. Have a family member that just left on a year-long deployment on new years eve. This song always gets me right in the feels ❤❤
Thank you to every one who served that is watching this video. You are not forgotten 🇺🇸
The soldier on the bus was an amputee. The other guy was looking at the folded sleeve of the jacket.
Veteran...Honor to see him in Kandahar, Afghanistan. RIP Toby
I was a Military wife. The deployments were hell. This song hits.
I wish i could leave you a super thanks, thank you for being so kind to my country. Please know you ALWAYS have a place here, and you're always welcome here. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Thank you so much for doing a review on this song specifically. The amount of pride this song makes me feel... It's unreal. I'm from Houston, TX and we're known for having the biggest rodeo in the world. The very first concert my parents ever took my sister and I to was a Toby Keith rodeo concert. And, honestly, I don't think I'd have the bravery either.
I remember as a child I used to think all the time of how lucky I was to be born American 🦅🇺🇲
You are on your heart. We are brothers and sisters. Be blessed.
I love your reactions and comments to Toby Keith ( American Soldier)! 😢❤😢❤
You aren’t crazy and thank you! America had a crazy ride! Certainly the land of the free and our native Americans took a hit so our growth wasn’t perfect. And then there was slavery and the civil war, our 13 original colonies, four assassinated Presidents….yes, Toby covered it well and I surely miss him as does the rest of America. Thank you again!
As a veteran, it hurts us more knowing we might not be coming back.
Toby really expressed it well, the feelings we have for our military. You’re feeling it too. Love your reaction!
I listen to another reactor from the UK that served in the military for 10 years and I felt so sad when he said no one ever said "thank you for your service!" It truly broke my heart. To anyone from the UK that ever served, from this proud American let me say "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!"
Do you know who it was? I can’t find it 😭
It's absolutely gut-wrenching to watch that plane close up and wave goodbye to someone who can only see you in their minds and they, in yours. Total respect for all who serve, whether boarding the plane or waiting ar home. RIP TK❤
What you experienced was a taste of our spirit. ❤
You'll have to do Courtesy of the Red White & Blue. Also Cryin' For Me.
To be honest, we the USA is blessed and we have a lot to be thankful for. We have hardships just like anybody else has, but we fight through it differnelty. God speed and love our USA ❤
What we have in America we inherited from our Mother, Britain, our two nations will always be joined
Toby Keith will always be 1 of my all time favorite country singers alongside Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins
Listening to this got me through 9/11 .. I knew our soldiers where out there so that me and my children could sleep in peace.. Nothing but respect for our Military. RIP Toby.. you're missed
Have you done a video on Toby Keith the angry American? He wrote that in 2001 after 911 and after he lost his father earlier that year he was sitting in his father‘s garage and wrote that song in about 20 minutes and it is become one of the most iconic for our military, he did I believe it was 170 USO tour tours for the troops he was a very patriotic man and he deserves all the accolades he’s ever gotten and more in my opinion may he rest in peace, knowing he did a good job for the servicemen hereand around the world
I've watched my husband get in that dreaded plane twice (both times to Afghanistan). He lost his closest friend in Afghanistan that second trip and even got shot at, but thankfully, he made it back home safe and sound. But he is forever changed and doesn't talk about it much. He is currently still serving our country - a little bit over 18 years...
I will say as a former military spouse for over 20 years, it sucks when you watch you spouse leave on deployment. I also had the honor of watching my son go on deployment also.
toby one of the greats
Always loved Toby. 😢
THANK YOU from an American
I love Toby. May he rest in peace. Fun fact, he helped get Taylor Swift started in music. One of the first songs I sang in public was a Toby Keith song. He will be missed.
My husband was in the marine corps. He deployed to Afghanistan during what was known as Operation Enduring Freedom. I ended up getting pregnant the weekend before he deployed. I found out a month into his deployment. When I dropped him off on base to leave, I held my smile until I couldn't see him anymore. Then, I broke down. There was a hurricane that hit where we lived while he was deployed. There were times where he was able to get access to wifi and was able to talk to me. There were times where he went absolutely silent which meant something had happened and they were waiting to notify family. During those times I would search the Afghan news website looking for information. Every time I heard a car door close outside of our house I would hold my breath waiting for someone to come to the door. I was terrified they were going to tell me he was gone. Luckily, his deployment was cut short and he got back in time to be there for the birth of our oldest. She's the only one of our kids who has his blue eyes and was born while he was still serving. The day he got back they held everyone on the plane and let another marine get off first because his baby was being born right at that moment. He had to rush to the hospital.
God bless you toby 🙏 ❤️