I lost 3 of my marines in Afghanistan, and this song played at all of there funerals. RIP brothers. I will not forget you!

The first time I heard this song was when the Iraq war started, and I had to drop off my husband to go to war. I had just given birth, and our daughter was only two (2) months old. It was the most difficult thing I had to do, because we did not have any family nearby, so I had to play the role of both mom and dad. I remember hearing this song for the first time after I dropped my husband off and I cried so hard I had to pull off the road. We were stationed in Camp Lejeune NC, and I had to go to the K-Mart there and buy the song. Once I got there, I remember that I don't even know the name of the song or the artist who sang it. After describing it to the lady, she helped me find it. My husband's seven (7) month deployment turned to fourteen (14) months, and it was the worst 14 month of my life. This was before cell phone became popular, and he could only call us from a satellite phone with horrible reception, but I looked forward to those phone calls. I could go for weeks without hearing from him, and I was just worried not knowing if he was still alive or not. I cried myself to sleep so many times listening to this song because they conveyed the same message my husband said to me. Every time I hear this song, it brings back those memories and I thank God for bringing my husband home safely, because I know some friends whose spouses did not make it. Thank you Lonestar for making this song.

As a veteran this song gets me every time. To all veterans, active duty military service members, and all the heroes that didn't make it home. Thank you for your service to our country and God bless you. R.I.P. heroes, thank you for your service

Thank you to all our strong men and women and rip to the ones we lost ❤️

When a song was written to his kids after being on the road is interpreted in a million ways to help millions in different ways is the epitome of what makes music irreplaceable.

My dad wasn’t in the army.. my dad was serving 5 year sentence in prison when I was just a kid.. he dedicated this song to me.. I always would ask him when he was coming home. He’s been free since 2002 💕 love you pops

As being a Marine and loosing three of the best guys I ever lead in operation iraqi freedom, this song hits home. RIP Sgt, Mark Phillip RIP LCpl, Christopher Scott RIP LCpl, Jeremy Alan Never will you be forgotten.

Thanks, Brother, for your service. I flew Back Hawks and later Apaches. Been to the Middle East twice. I am so happy to be home with my beloved wife of 42 years.Our youngest son and his wife live 5 minutes from us. He still wants mom and dad close by.

My dad died on the morning of April 8th this year. This song gives me comfort. My dad saying "im already there". he's there. in heaven, dancing around

As a former member of the NYPD and current retired PAPD officer who worked on 09-11-01, I've been listening to this song quite a bit leading up to today, the 20th anniversary of that fateful day. Everytime I hear it I'm brought to tears thinking about the words. "Im already there, take a look around, I'm the sunshine in your hair, I'm the shadow on the ground..." Words that many people did not get a chance to say to their love ones. Thank you for this beautiful song. May God Bless Us All.

My dad spent 27 years in the Navy. He was deployed to Korea and Vietnam. I used to look out the window every night thinking he wouldn’t come home and watch the news and worry he was one of the soldiers who was killed. I was lucky, he came back. There are so many kids whose parents didn’t make it back. This song breaks my heart. It was every day of my life. Please remember and help those kids whose parents didn’t come back.

Way nothing better than to pay tribute for all our active & fallen soldiers. I stand & salute 🇺🇸

This song should still be played all around the world because it’s still so true and relevant ❤️

My mom passed away from pancreatic cancer on March 31st 2021 and I still cry because I miss her so much. RIP Mom I love you it’s not goodbye it’s see you later.

From a Australian I couldn’t stop crying watching this video… 😭😭😭

I'm so sorry for your losses. Bless you

I know this song is for veterans, but I remember my mom always singing this. We lost my dad many years ago due to heart issues, and this song always brought her to tears because the lyrics made her feel like my dad was talking right to her. I always wondered why the song made her sad, and one day she explained it to me. So this song does hold a special place in my memories, and it did for her until the day she passed away as well.

This song is dedicated to Jesus! He is our imaginary friend some people fail to see him.Hes the whisper in the wind. You just need to hear him. He is the beat in our hearts he’s already there! Accept him and you will be saved hes with you till the end…He’s everything the chorus is.

Praise God for everything he does and for what he will do for us

So powerful Sir....I remember my Mom and Sister, traveled from Corpus Christi to Killeen, 2003, before my Co. flew the next day to the desert. My Mom and sister, had no idea, in the middle of the night, which barracks I was at, at North Ft.Hood....only the Angel of God, his mighty hand, cause my Mom and Sister to park their car in front of my barracks and she looked around and asked a soldier, where 887th Co was and the soldier said, Ma'am, your looking at the barracks. Praise the Lord how mighty God is. I was in shock my when I saw my Mom and Sister, we embraced, hugged, spent time together, prayed and next day, my family was there to see me off to the desert in Kuwait 2003. Going to be Twenty years ago!!! God is good!!!

I listen to song to remind me of my Dad. He passed on too Early too Soon. Happy Fathers Day Dad.... I Love You! Thank You For The Life You Given Me.. I just wished you were still here.. But Your Already Here.. I just look at myself in the mirror..😭 Happy Fathers Day To All You Fathers Out There. May You All Be Blessed 🙏🏽

If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, you don't have a heart. This song gets me everytime 😢😢😢😿😿😿

I lost my dad on December 24th 2016 he loved this song R.I.P daddy

My father loved this song... and he was a Veteran. He sadly passed away from Cancer when i was very little. He dedicated it to us before he passed. Thanks for your service Dad! I love you and i promise to make you proud!!!

I'm glad for the people that fought for our rights and our freedom in America and yes God is always there

This song still makes me cry almost every time even in 2021.

I lost my father 7 years ago on Father’s Day and this song gets me every time because I miss him so much. This song started playing at my work and I had to step outside because I was starting to cry and I didn’t want anyone to see me since I’m a cashier. I will forever love this song and it will get me to cry every time.

This song always reminds me of my dad, he used to travel up and down the country as an engineer and every evening when my mother would be cooking, on his way home from work he'd call to tell us how far away he was and what time he would be home for tea ❤️ I was always a daddy's girl and we were close but I didn't realise how much he was my best friend until after he died. Every day I wish I could spend another day with him and see his sparkly eyes when he spoke to me, I'd love to be able to tell him how much I adore him and how much I love him and how priceless he is to me, I pray one day we'll be reunited again

I'm a Veteran and I appreciate when people recognize my service. But I do want to say that songs like this and SheDaisy's Come Home Soon are not just for those of us in uniform. That being said, the next time you see a serviceman with his family/good friends etc., don't forget to thank THEM for their service as well.

This was played at my Big Brothers funeral. Shane was the best brother. His life was taken at the age of 23 in war. He was too young. His daughter Ellie was only 3, and all I remember was Ellie asking where daddy was. I love you Shane Anthony Rose. ❤️

I love how people share their experiences listening to good music.

My nephew dedicated this song to his Dad, my baby brother who suddenly passed away while he was at work on 19 July 2022. This is his song now. xxxxx

He called her on the road From a lonely, cold hotel room Just to hear her say I love you one more time But when he heard the sound Of the kids laughing in the background He had to wipe away a tear from his eye A little voice came on the phone Said, "Daddy when you coming home?" He said the first thing that came to his mind I'm already there Take a look around I'm the sunshine in your hair I'm the shadow on the ground I'm the whisper in the wind I'm your imaginary friend And I know I'm in your prayers Oh, I'm already there She got back on the phone Said I really miss you, darling Don't worry about the kids--they'll be all right Wish I was in your arms Lying right there beside you But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight And I'll gently kiss your lips Touch you with my fingertips So turn out the light and close your eyes I'm already there Don't make a sound I'm the beat in your heart I'm the moonlight shining down I'm the whisper in the wind And I'll be there until the end Can you feel the love that we share? Oh, I'm already there We may be a thousand miles apart But I'll be with you wherever you are I'm already there Take a look around I'm the sunshine in your hair I'm the shadow on the ground I'm the whisper in the wind And I'll be there until the end Can you feel the love that we share? Oh, I'm already there Oh, I'm already there

As a trucker gone from home a month or more at a time I think of my wife and kid every time I hear this. I think there should be a video remake with truckers in the video or oil rig works. No disrespect to the military but they are not the only ones who are away from there family doing something to better this country. Truckers do too.

God bless the US of A and the amazing heroes that make this country what it is. We wouldn’t be here and our families and children wouldn’t stand a chance without your beautiful sacrifices. GOD BLESS YOU!

Can I just say thank you to everyone who fights for what ever country they protect us so we can have a safe and lovely life I'm sooooo lucky my grandfather served in the war lucky he got home alive but they are millions of 18 years olds all the way up to 50 or 60 year olds who are still risking there lives so I can't thank you enough for what you do so keep working hard and I hope you get reunited we your family and I hope you come home safe and sound thank you

my dad was gone 13 years of my life in the service and i followed him and now been in for over 3 years. he used to play this every time he would deploy and has always had a huge impact in my life❤️ i hope everyone had a blessed life and stays safe.

Thank you ALL for your Service My dad was an Air Plane painter for the Air Force I to know the struggle of not seeing him He is still alive I Salute You All

My Dad passed a few years ago.. but he was my Hero.. As he flew in the Air Force to about every Country for All of US! So proud of you Robert Shields Moore.. my Dad!!

2021 and still listening to this song. Still one of my favourites of all time. And still brings me to tears thinking of eveyrone I miss and have lossed.

I haven't heard this song in years, and hearing it and singing it today, made me tear up again. The passion and power in this song, it's message, it's purpose... It still holds strong in my heart, and I hope it remains strong in the hearts of others. God bless those in the services, who've retired from it, and especially those who never left. God be with you, and may he rest your souls.❤

This song always hits my soul. I was a wreck any time loved ones went overseas. And I was thankful when they came home.

This song makes me cry every time I hear it, I start thinking of my father. He always called to talk to me and I would ask him "Daddy, when are you coming home, we miss you?". He would cry telling me" He loved me more than infinity and even though were thousands of miles apart I'm always with you". He died 10 days after my 11th birthday and I'm 28 now, and I still hear him crying to me "I love you to infinity Lori Lue!". I love you to Infinity Daddy and I know your always here with me no matter where you are!

Lonestar has a way of tugging at the heart strings, amazing music and talent. Thank you to all the service men and women!

This is a beautiful song for people that are grieving. The chorus popped into my head today and I had to listen to this song. "I'm already there, Take a look around, I'm the sunshine in your hair, I'm the shadow on the ground, I'm the whisper in the wind, I'm your imaginary friend, And I know I'm in your prayers, Oh, I'm already there..." It's how I like to think of my precious fur baby being around me in spirit.

For those who felt this song in memory of family and friends, many of us feel your memories and heart.. especially those who stood next to them.. we don't and won't forget.. we are already there.. Thank you for supporting your family and friends..

Thank you for everyone who served and protected the best country in the world!

It’s been six years, I just listened to this and got chills and burst into tears thinking of my dad who died six years ago

My grandma passed away January 30, 2021 from uterine cancer. She had no idea it was to that extent. She thought it was a UTI. But it was far more worse… it was already too late. This song reminds me of her. Grandma I love you forever and always 💔

my dad is in the military and deployed several times in my childhood. when we got to talk he always sent, played, or even sang this song. when he got back he use to lay beside me at night and sing it to me till i fell asleep. i’m now 15 and it still hits different and makes me emotional listening or thinking about it

Sometimes Crying Is The Only Way To Be Strong

Just lost my dad. He was deployed in Iraq. I miss him so badly.. I still remember the last call. When he told us he wouldn't be home for awhile. My heart is breaking hearing this song. I sang this at his memorial, couldn't finish.. i remember the other soldiers having to pull me away from his casket. i miss my daddy.. God bring him back home to me..

Is anyone when they listen to this reminded of anyone they lost?

God damn. So many years later and it still hits right in the feels.

Watched my Mother pass to cancer almost two months ago. Was so glad to be at her side, but that moment is not something you want to remember. Try to only remember the good times and all the sacrifices your Mom and Dad makes for you. I love to believe that she is still here, watching over us.

I was driving a truck over the road, the first time I heard it. it's a hard song to listen to, Damn near wrecked my truck over it. I'm proud of the men and women who are serving this nation, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

2 tour combat vet and this still hits me hard … great song

To all of us who have lost someone we loved, and for the people away from your family. God speed and bless you all. Those we have lost, they are with God now, for those away from family, way God be with them to bring them home. It is hard and will never be easy nor the same, but we can do what we can to make it better for those we still have with us, and support your family member until they come home. To the kids out there, never blame yourself.

my husband is in the army and I pray every day for him

anyone listening this on home quarantine 2020? I'm still in love with this song😣❤️❤️

My older brother passed away in a car accident in 2013 he was 35 it was so difficult he was always there when I needed advice or just to talk and was the best big brother anyone could ask for we played this song at his funeral its a song that will always be special to me such a beautiful song!

Here now in 2022 we the one's who made this far must be thankful for those that went before and paved the way. Let us always remember our soldiers that fought and died for us and that defend us. Our first responders and medical professionals who put it all on the line and stood in the gap for us during the pandemic. Last but never least many sung and unsung heroes who rose to the occasion, who saw and acted. Many cries were issued and hearts with compassion stepped forward. Sincerely to all of you that do the things we take for granted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you all. Stay safe. Stay strong.

I listen to this song often and cry throughout it. Our loved ones are with us, always because love never dies. Bless us all.

I just watched Lone Star in concert at the county fair and when they sang this it took all my strength not to burst into tears. They were amazing.

Lost my friend from Iraq and then my brother in Somalia back here😢😢RIP my soldiers forever 🙏

Makes me breka down every time i hear this song. Being deployed and away from family was probably the hardest part of service to be honest. But it made me appreciate the time i was able to get back when i came home and decided to stay nearby.

Every Veterans Day/ Remembrance Day I play the song and it brings a tear to my eye. Very powerful lyrics even at the present time.

This song still makes me cry, I lost my dad when I was 4, he was shot down in Vietnam. I married my love who was in the Navy and every time he left on a cruise I would wonder if we were looking at the same stars at night.

I miss my Grandpa who served in WW II and got cancer twice due to building boats for the Navy. He was tough as nails and taught me so much. I miss you so much Granddaddy Gray.

I lost my dad at the age of 18 almost 12 years ago my dad always said when he goes to listen to this song and think of him. Every day I think of my dad and can't help but shed a tear when hearing this song I miss you Dad we had so many memories together I wish we could have made more together 💜😭💜😭💜😭

This song hits home! My husband deployed and this came out right before 9 11 ... brings tears to my eyes

This song is so beautiful,but heartbreaking and sad at the same time.Can't stop thinking about how many soldiers lost their lives at these stupid wars,and so many families have to learn how to live without their loved ones.I wish wars didn't exist!damn it.

I will never get tired of listening to this beautiful song.

What a beautiful song! Our military and their families suffer more than most people know. God bless all of them for their sacrifice.

This always brings tears on.

POWERFUL,im from uk,but my heart is in U.S.A

This one gets me every time!!! I'm a retired Canadian Vet and I watch this video and listen to the music and... Ouch! Love it!

This song means a lot to my sisters and I. We lost our dad in 2012. He was in the army and then became a truck driver. #thankyouforthosewhomserved

😔 this song makes me think of my Dad and one day he won't be there anymore in person but I'll like to believe he'll be there in spirit💔😔 Cancer Sucks😔💔 I Love you Daddy and I'll Always Love you I'll Never forget you Daddy❤️

I'm playing this song at my 26 year old sons funeral tomorrow night! He loved Lonestar ever since we saw them perform at Little Creek Amphib Base in 2005.

My deddy worked out of town every winter when I was growing up. My grandmother always watched us for him when he had to go. We would play this for him Everytime he came back home. ❤❤❤

I miss my dad. may he rest in peace 🥺😭

My step dad passed away on Valentine's Day and this song literally gives me the chills this man wasn't my step dad he was my 2nd father he went above and beyond for all of us. This man dedicated his life to my mother and our big family . We miss you Dad (Chuck) we know you are here with us . 2/14/21 gone never forgetting about you :(

just throughout this whole song... I feel so sorry for those who lost their Father or Mother in the wars... this is the best song, and I remember this being in a "Gratitude; Pass it on" ad from when I was like 7 or 8. I don't know you, or you don't know me. but for those who served our country; thank you so much for your service and I love you guys!

Awesome. God Bless you and our heroes....

Thanks to all the songwriters that make these wonderful lyrics

listing to this song 09-10-2021 The day before 20 year anniversary of 911. Tears are flowing. God bless all! Dear Lord watch over the USA and keep us safe. Amen

To all the mom wife’s kids that’s lost someone RIPTO THEM they will always be heroes .this song is so beautiful

i'm an Air Force Vet that deployed to Kuwait not long after 9/11. When you join the service, your coworkers are not just coworkers, they are family. I feel every death as if I lost a family member. This song is one of a few that brings me to tears, especially near the end when you see that sailor meet his newborn for the first time and is in tears. R.E.D. and bring them home safe.

Beautiful Song. Thank you to all the Service personnel around the world. Thank you for your service. Keeping us all safe. Take Care and stay safe. Big Hugs to you all.🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

My dad died this year and I just heard this song. It’s a shame we didn’t play it at his memorial because he would have loved it.

My brother died in the army RIP fly high dustin

My dad used to call and sing this to us when he was deployed. He's passed now honorably. He lost a fight with cancer. And this song hurts worse than there are words to explain. Because I know he won't be coming home this time. His fight continues elsewhere. And one day I'll see him again. But until then these words ring in my head. I know he sees me and he's proud. But my god I wish he'd come home....

My fiancee is on deployment he's been in for over 27 years we both agreed when he comes home this time he's retiring 😢. It's to much. I feel like I'm right there with him fighting everytime he went to Afghanistan my heart was in my throat when there was an attack over there if I didn't hear from him on Sunday I always thought the worst he was captured twice. One on deployment in Greenland and once in Afghanistan his men fought and got him back . Thank God. I can't wait until August 15th he's supposed to be coming home then He's in Cyprus this time. Damn I miss him. 😢😢😢. But I'm also very proud of him..❤❤❤❤

Dear all Military people who served, serving or going to serve Thank You all SOOOOOOOOO much for your service, bravery, and sacrifice to defend this great, powerful country. Its because of you why it's such a powerful, feared country. All men and women served/serving you guys are all really strong, stronger than i'll ever be. I had a surgery on my legs because of Cerebral Palsy and they said i couldn’t walk for 3 months but i was walking in a few weeks and the process was painful as hell that was 2 years ago. So Everybody says i am really strong no, you guys are 10 times stronger than i ever dream to be and i have no idea how you guys handle all that. And you tell those bitches that say you guys are babies or shit like that because of what war did to them or because some of you guys cry to shut the fuck up they have no idea what those men and woman went and go through. Its because of all you men and woman why i have my freedom and why everyone that we fight is sorry that they messed with USA because you guys aren’t afraid to get dirty and defend your country and to do that we’ll but boot in there ass and say that's the American way you guys would and do do anything and everything for our country. I will never know or experience how you guys feel. People don’t know how much you guys go through they think it's a piece of cake well those stupid idiots are wrong it is hard what you guys go through i could ever do that. NEVER. I hope everyone makes it home safely to their families. Everyone says their hero is a sports star like Peyton Manning or Jimmie Johnson, no they're wrong the real idols/heroes are all you Military men and woman, The true American bad asses. You guys tell them “Don’t mess with the USA again”. Thank You all, you guys are just so brave, 40 times braver than me or than i'll ever dream to be, your sacrifice and bravery all to keep our freedom. Thank You all for your service. Go kick those bitches guys! Those people who make fun of Military people crying they are motherfucking bitches it isn't funny they have know idea what you guys deal with or they miss their family. So all those fuckers should shut up and move out of the country. Thank You all and i appreciate Toby Keith and his love for the Military just like me i love that and all military tribute songs because it makes me remember who takes the sacrifice and real bravery of for this country and these songs because it says the truth about our Country and Military. Thank You all and This is my Thank you letter to all you men and womAn and my God and Jesus be with you. So all you that complain about little stupid things these men and women go through ten million times worse!!!!!

this song played at my great grandma’s funeral. i was only one at the time, but today i heard this as we were doing a memorial day parade. it had me in tears. this song reminds me every day that i was her closest great grandchild and that she’s one of my closest spirit guides. i love you, great grammy neal. thank you for being here for me all the time.

I cry everytime I hear this it reminds me of my uncle who passed in the war

I lost my dad in 2018, he wasnt in the army but he was very ill. We used to listen to this song and it reminds me of him. It will 2 years this year. Miss you millions dad xxxxx

This is a life time song.The message is true yesterday,today and tomorrow..long live love,long live marriage life,long live family life,long live family warmth.

I miss you Mom.. more than anything. Please visit me in my dream :(