He made this song right after 911…. It was what our country needed…. RIP Toby!!!

Toby's father died in 2001 before 9/11 a few months later. He wrote this song as a tribute. Rest in heaven Toby, we didn't need to know you to miss you.

I'm a Desert Storm and iraqi Freedom vet, Loved air assaulting out of helos, was aviation for 12 years, most amazing feeling flying in those birds. Saw Toby 3 times in Iraq, great guy, he really loved the troops he will be missed but never forgotten. I love this country and everyone in it, I will always protect all Americans regardless of race, religion, sex or any other divisive category. we are all Americans regardless and no matter our country's faults (mostly our govt) we all bleed the same. I have visited over 30 countries and none compare to the USA. All the haters need to wake up and realize what they got

I'm a very passionate person when it comes to our flag and military I have three uncles in World War II four cousins in Vietnam and a couple nephews and Afghanistan go USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸GOD BLESS AMERICA AND RIP TOBY KEATH GREAT MAN TAKEN TOO SOON😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We lost a good man. God bless him. And a salute to our of our vets.

He did more than 11 tours over seas just for our troops during war . He was a true patriot.

I am a veteran myself, my son, my dad and granddad and as far back as I can trace pretty much. If you serve 20 years or more in service or if you were disabled while in service you are eligible for a monthly benefit. Also, all vets are eligible for free medical for life if discharged with an honorable discharge. Thank you for acknowledging our country's service members and I thank your family members for their service. Toby was very patriotic and performed for many of our soldiers overseas. RIP Toby!

RIP Big Dog, gone but never forgotten

Toby did eleven USO tours in Iraq and Afghanistan for our troops. Two weeks every year for eleven years for FREE. He also opened a children’s cancer center in Oklahoma City long before he got cancer himself. Parents and children were treated for free.

My husband was army, Iraq. Yes, sometimes they jump out of helicopters or planes. He went through Germany also, I think Germany is a very common pass through for most in the Middle East.

This songs brings back so many memories of 9-11; I remember watching him sing this right after it happened and it makes me tear up every time. RIP TK, you were definitely a one of a kind.

I totally get what you said. If they put it on the line, we should take care of our vets!

Rip Toby Keith. Keep riding Cowboy. 😢😢😢😢

As a Retired Marine, I loved this man for everything he did for us Veterans. As a man in his 50s fighting cancer now... there are no words to express how I truly feel about his loss. This song and a few other of his have all been anthems of sorts for me at different points in my life. There are several of his songs that carry meaning and help me keep fighting.

Since 2002, Toby Keith has provided more than 250,000 troops with a touch of home through performances in 17 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and several ships at sea. It was also 2002 when Keith began touring with the USO to entertain those troops who could use a boost from back home. With performances in Bosnia, Kosovo and Macedonia, he shortened the distance between more than 3,000 troops and their family and friends. In the following years, he’s performed nearly 300 shows from Afghanistan to Cuba, Djibouti, Guam, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and points in between. He was awarded multiple military 🪖 awards for his contributions to the military.

My dad was on the front lines in Vietnam. Real fighting sh!t. Me and my brother use to kid him about being the cook for the real fighters😂😂. Shout out to the Vets! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I really appreciate you playing this song i served as a marine in the Iraq war and im sure all the men and women who serve in all our branches of service will all agree with with all of us saluting you for playing this particular song may he rest in peace 😇🙏

God Bless Toby Keith! This song was just what we needed right after 9/11. I remember everyone singing along to this in the bars! The whole country was PISSED! RIP brother, your mission here was accomplished!❤🫡🇺🇸

I’ve been lucky to see Toby 3 times. In Iraq, and Kosovo. Toby was a great patriot. He loved to go to the military deployed in awful places, and sing his ass off! RIP Toby. You will be missed.

How do you rank up in the Military?? Same way you do outside of the Military. Hard work, dedication, education and perseverance. You stop working on any of those and you will never be all you can be...and I don't just mean some cheesy Army slogan, I mean in whatever you choose to do in life. Understand that if you stop moving forward, that Goal Line Will NOT wait for you. Its not Society that keeps anyone down, its their own lack of ambition and personal drive to persevere regardless the circumstance.

We got attacked on 9/11. We needed to retaliate, but against who? I'm old and I remember. It probably wasn't the right retaliation at the time. But Toby captured what the troops needed to go on. We will miss his voice absolutely. A true patriot for this country!

I am 65 retired and a vet. I lived in my vehicle for 7 months due to my ex son in law stealing my money. I also learned from a congresswoman that 260m was taken out of the VA home loan program and sent to the border to give to the illegals!!!

Thank you so much for your reaction, and praising troops. I, like you, feel the country owes the vets a lot more than they are giving them. My grandfather served, my father in law, my father, and my five great uncles also served. I’m proud of every one of them. God, I salute every man and woman who’ve served, and all who are still serving this great nation. RIP Toby. ♥️

Rip toby you will always be remembered for the amazing musician and man you were

He wrote this right after 911, Toby did over 200 USO tours. He went to Iraq, Afghanistan amoug other places

Toby was just a good human, the real deal. RIP Toby 🇺🇲

R.I.P Toby . Prayers for his family

Toby Keith made 11 trips overseas to perform for the troops! He wrote this song and only performed it for the troops until a high ranking officer convinced him to record and release it to the public. It was a huge hit on the radio nationwide. As a nation, we needed this song.

Played over 200 shows for American troops in 15 countries. Plus he did 3 sold out shows in Vegas just 2 months ago while he was dying. He also setup multiple homes for homeless kids. America will miss Mr. Toby Keith 😞

Preach!! My great grandfather, grandfather, my dad, my first husband, my oldest son, my daughter and youngest all served!!

20 year female navy vet. I packed the parachutes those people jumped with, I packed ejection seat chutes. This song was a rally for the troops, Toby Keith's music will live on. Great artist, great supporter of the military, great person. RIP

I just wanted to let you know that my husband was a military chaplain for over 30 years. Our veterans should never be homeless and there are programs set up in every VA center across America that will work with them and get them into housing. Unfortunately, this is complicated by the fact that there are some veterans, due to substance abuse problems and/or mental health issues, who are unable to avail themselves of these programs. They're simply so unwell that they do not have the wherewithall to actually show up at the VA to get the help they need. These people fall through the cracks. Also, please be aware that there are people out there that will hold up signs claiming to be veterans that are not. Not all. But these sort of people are out there. My husband served 4 combat tours and I too am a veteran. Thanks for hearing me out on this complicated issue.

Amazing reaction to a amazing guy loved toby keith since his 1st album he will be greatly missed

When I was in Iraq in 2003, this song was huge.

Toby wrote this song for the troops after 9/11. He never intended to release it, just sing it to the troops. But a commander told him he had to release it to the people, so he did. RIP Toby

React to "WHO'S YOUR DADDY " " HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW " " RED SOLO CUP" "LITTLE LESS TALK AND LOT MORE ACTION " R.I.P. 🌹 TOBY KIETH 🌹

I couldn’t agree with what you said more. No politics involved at all. All the men in my family served in the military including my Father who lost his legs. Toby Keith wrote this right after 911. These soldiers needed entertainment and this has been a tradition forever. He Loved and appreciated our military and made them feel appreciated. We really don’t treat our military right. Thank You so much for recognizing! ❤️

I subscribed to your channel just because I liked your enthusiasm regarding the American military! Toby Keith was a hero because he supported the military to his dying days!

RIP Toby. Highly Recommend: Little Too Late Whiskey Girl Who’s Your Daddy

So sad it takes a death for music to be heard BUT I am glad you are reacting to him.... I had the pleasure of seeing him 5 times live and when this song was sang, no words!!!.......... America baby!!!!!!!! #TRUMP2024

I believe its the kind of song that brings all our people , black , red , yellow white all together with pride and as one nation under God and oh how it enlarges the body of Americans and makes us want to be one nation under God... God bless ya brother.

So, as a chaplain, my husband had to be lowered from helicopters in a seat thing onto ships on Sundays so he could do Sunday services on ships that were too small to have their own chaplains. Then after the services, they would pick him up the same way. The helicopter would hover over the deck and he would strap in and they'd pull him up! He had to train in a helicopter that they dropped into a swimming pool with a hood over his head and seatbelts on. This was too teach them how to get out of a downed helicopter in the ocean during the night! He also flew in helicopters when he was stationed in Iraq. When the chaplain is aboard a helicopter, they call it the Holy Helo. As soon as he departs, its no longer called the Holy Helo. Only when the chaplain is aboard.

Hey you are the real deal I lost my home me and my 2 daughters please pray that we can get some help please RIP Toby Keith there will never be another like you

He was such a good patriotic dude. He went and performed for the troops all over the world. Most officers graduate from military academy with a degree and start as an officer and yes the more years they are in and courses they take will go up in rank. When you see most of their sleeves with stripes signifies 4 years for every stripe. Regular enlisted that don't go to military academy will go up in rank with years in service, promotions, test, etc. up to an E9. The higher the rank the higher the pay as well.

Just found your channel . Thank you for honoring Toby. He will be missed . 32 number ones

Just liked and subscribed because of your reactions and your feelings toward the military. Toby Keith was an American patriot who never backed down from supporting our military. RIP Toby Keith! ❤

As a us military veteran thank you toby rest easy

This song helped me get through 9/11.. I had 5 babies at the time and President Busch said it would be a war passed his presidency... My older 2 boys were 13 and 12... I truly though my older boys would be drafted. It was just as scary time.. And I thank our military for everything they do.. Both my Grandfather's served in WWII.. my Husband's Dad served in WWII.. My Daddy served in the early 60's and my Uncle's Served in Vietnam. I'm very patriotic.. I believe in our military and have nothing but respect for anyone that has served..

RIP Toby ❤ I was 22 at time of 9/11. Watched news and horrifying footage for days. It’s still hard to believe it was real events and those poor souls were running for their lives and dying as we watched on our TVs. God rest them all. I live in Ireland but this song is perfect for moral, patriotism and pride of all Americans ❤

No more money overseas. We need to care of our own

All you military people on here thank you for your service.

You rank up through hard work, determination, and grit.

Bro, you have to do Toby Keith. The Taliban song bro the live version when he was over and I ran. I was in that crowd somewhere. I don't know where I think it was in the back robot , but that was the best bro

My Daddy was in the Army & yes, he parachuted out of helicopters.

You looking professional for sure. This song, in my opinion, is the best patriotic song ever written.

American Soldier & Made In America are my favorites by Toby Keith . Toby went on 11 USO tours with Ted Nugent. He was in Fallujah when they loaded up soldiers who were KIA. He honored all of them!

Fuck yes! We all felt this! Pride and duty!! They were all there!

I absolutely agree with you. If you have fought and risked your life for this country, or even if you haven’t actually gone to war but have been training & sitting on “ready” to go and fight, the very least our country can do for you in return is to keep a roof over your head, utilities on and food in your belly.

I know that we are paying tribute to the man Toby Keith here as we should. In the video you spoke of needing programs for vets and I agree but you should also check out Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven if you haven't already. Powerful video!

Toby Keith was the genuine article. You knew exactly where he stood. Too many of today's "performers" hide behind an onstage persona, but true colors will out. That mask will always slip eventually and the real person will be known, much like it is now with an undeserving entitled brat. Toby deserves better than radio silence from those he helped get started.

We owe the Veterans so much. The service members and Veterans are my Heroes. God bless you and your folks. Also jumping out of planes is my favorite past time. Nothing like it. You should really try it

Rip to your pops bro. Love too see my brown skin brothers get patriotic. We should all love and support this country it’s our home. That needs to be the new wave 💪🏽

He preformed alot for them he was suppose to preform one night at 8pm but got stuck in iraq didnt get there til 2 am he performed at 2 am they loved him so much they waited on him thzts how passionate he is about military

Every citizen needs to as themselves what they are doing and not what the government is doing for our veterans!

Toby is from my hometown ❤️🤍💙 All of his successes and he never moved out of The Moore/Norman area. Our last big Tornado, 2013, He put together some big names, to help the town with cost. A true American Hero 🙏🤍😢Would you please react to Toby Keith "Bullets in the gun" "American soldier" and "crying for me". His song "crying for me" He wrote about his friend who was OU basketball legend when he passed away. I really hope you will thank you so much. I always enjoy your reactions.

Our veterans should be treated better than our politicians

Just like Toby Keith said, NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR BEING PATRIOTIC 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Damn right you should get a check! Respect to you bro!

Be proud of your family and thanks for your service ❤

Thanks to your family for there service

Agree that we should be taking care of our vets.

Respect to your pops young man! One love+

New camera lens how do you look, well you are just the most handsome, but then I thought so with the other lens too. 😊 just clearer. ❤❤❤young man.

You are so right. Vets should be taken care of. Trump did more for them then any previous president's, but they deserve more and none of them should be homeless.

As an old fourth generation vet, with TBI and PTSD, that was homeless and now existing under a VA homeless program for veterans. When you question how a person can end up well, like me. Wisdom has taught me that you can get so wrapped up in the silent battle within, that you can lose everything outside of it. I suggest you watch Five Finger Death Punch, "Wrong side of heaven" and " Gone Away" , it might help understand a little more about the issues for many vets. Those two songs are hard to watch for vets at times.

I was in the 82nd Airborne Division and went to the gulf in 1990. I loved jumping out of planes.

My brother was army. Airborn. Yes they jumped. Then he went rank the last yr there MP. Badass. Now he a pastor

I totally agree with you, I would NEVER jump out of a plane or a helicopter. No way, Jose!!!

Yes he was!

Here in Buffalo, we have Veterans Hospital where veterans get free health care. Sadly, homelessness is still a problem. I like to donate clothes. 🙏🏼✌🏽

you said Washington State and now I feel like crying I miss home so much "forever ♥pierce county😢😭"

My father and grandfather were both airborne. They both jumped out of planes and now my son is doing it as well to keep the tradition going. My husband who is retired military as well and never did it. He jokes with them and so what I never jumped out of planes. Where you part of the capture of Sadam because I was. Trying to get a one up on everyone.

In the military there are two different ranking systems. One is for enlisted men. Every year and at every duty station you are given an evaluation that rates your performance by number. Every year each rate (your type of job) has a certain number of advancements and those with the highest performance numbers are advanced in rank and goes from E-1 through E-9. You must also serve a certain minimum of years for each rank, take courses, pass tests and serve in arduous duties to advance. Commissioned officers go from O-1 through O-6 until they reach flag rank which means they're Admiral or General. In order to reach flag rank you must be appointed by Congress and it is more political than military at this point. Commissioned officers must have a college degree before receiving a commission into the military and some specialized officers must have additional higher education such as doctors, lawyers, dentists and chaplains. Chaplains must have 7 years of college, 4 years of undergraduate school and 3 years and a Masters of Divinity from seminary. Hope this helps you understand how all this works.

My little brother was a marine combat engineer (basically he built things and blew them up) he told me one time they were building a bridge across a small wadi (like a canal) and he was having to weld and what not while his buddy was shooting back at the enemy. They were taking pop shots at them while working. Every single job in combat is vital to keeping the most you can alive.

It’s sad that a lot of veterans were displaced; due to illegal imigrants‼️. My dad was in WW2; Korea; and 3 tours to Vietnam; Served 22 years. Gary Sienese ( Lt. Dan on Forrest Gump) has a great forum for veteran’s. Every cent he gets is given, to veteran’s; for housing; help with prosthesis ; and whatever need’s they have. Very worthy cause!

In the Army they do too

American soldier by toby Keith original video please ❤

He went to 17 countries and did over 250 USO shows

you get higher ranks for being there for a long time, my grandpa ended up being a 5 star general.

Being in communications means that he might have been the guy in his unit in the field with The Manpack Radio keeping unit comms up. So just because he was communications doesn't mean that he wasn't in the field... you need to show him that respect.

There are commissioned and non-commission officers. The officers you salute are LTs, CPTs, LTC, ect. They have to have a bachelor's degree, and those go to general. Non commissioned is your sergeants to sergeant major and you don't salute and no degree required.

I agree with everything you said about the military.

All high ranking officers have graduated the four military academies!

Lookin spiffy lol 😂

well said!

Wanna know what's really sad Toby. Keith done more for the military than the President. Now he's never been over there. He never went to Afghanistan before he got all those seven deleted plus the other five

They should be good. 👍🏻

Awww, it's all important. Sorry dad

You rank up by staying in and continuing to sign on and then passing the written test. My daddy was in the Air Force, 20 years, and I remember him studying, like me, for Master Sergeant ❤️🤍💙🦅🙏

Bless you