September 12, 2001. I was packing up my Suburban with a fellow volunteer firefighter and we started the trip from West Virginia to NYC. Arrived the next day, and went straight to work, looking for and recovering my 343 brothers that I lost. Spent a week at the Ten House (Ladder 10), grabbing an hour sleep here and there, basically working around the clock. You were absolutely right about all of America coming together, and I'm not talking about the firefighters and first responders. I'm talking EVERYONE. Even businessmen and women helping us clean up, making way for all of the ladder and pumper trucks, and even ambulances. Being from a very small town in West Virginia, it was overwhelming to see so many people in one place.

Those of us alive/adult on September 11/12/etc, are absolutely ashamed of the way this country is divided now. It hurt my soul. Thank you for your service ❤

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸

Damn such a strong message, hits us vets very hard!!!! Definitely not the only one, we don’t fight the fight solo! Semper Fi!!!

People want to change history so bad but they don’t understand we learn from our history to not do it again. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

I have to say as a vet this song hits hard as hell I wonder all the time if the division and shit going on in this country is really what me and my brothers fought for

I’m not even a vet, it hits me. Us raw Americans who truly love the country, it’s hard to make it through even for me. This is one of the few songs that I struggle to make it through with dry eyes.

This song tells me it is time to stand up... and fight back . Whether military or not, but as Americans. It's time ....

Dude... you would love my mom! When I was a kid, I thought she was the weirdest Mom in the world. She made each of us 5 kids think of someone we knew in the community or the church and break out the crayons and construction paper and hand make them a thank you card. Then she would drive us to their home to deliver it. As a child I didn't understand it. But now... I am so thankful for the values she instilled in me. She also had a super fun tradition of making fruit baskets that we delivered to the Emergency Room, the Fire Dept., and the Police Station. As a thank you for those had to work on Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve. We never signed the enclosed card with our names. She just wrote 'From a community who appreciates you.'

This song is an anthem for me. I felt like the only one until I heard this.

I remember the first time hearing this song and it brought me to tears , i am not a soldier never fought in a war for my country but you know what i love my country, i am 36 and things have changed so much since i was in school everyday we placed our hand over our heart and said the pledge of allegiance well thinking back we stopped doing that my junior year, kids are growing up and being taught to hate our freedom, and that we want a commie country, We are soo divided and it's sad it takes a tragic event like 9/11 to make everyone to work together and be proud to be American .

Man, I have to tell you. I LOVE Aaron Lewis. His vocals are fire. He tells the truth and every single one of his songs speaks to me in some way. He speaks the truth and he's passionate AF. That being said. You're reaction hit me just as deep. He's not the only one. You are not the only one. There are so many whole will stand up for this country that the opposition doesn't realize and has no clue. Thank you so much for your service and everything you and every other veteran or active service member do 24/7/365. So many of us appreciate everything and I guarantee you we have your back.

I felt the pain from your reaction. Thank you for sharing this and being so raw. I didn't get the chance to fight for my country but my husband did and I would stand up and fight today because I am hurt by what's going on in our country. It seems like such common sense. I remember 9/11 and I remember the feeling of fear and terror and then the feeling of what United truly means. I can't believe we went from that to what's going on today. It's total craziness. Thank you for your service. I appreciate you!

As a former military I promise you not the only one. I love this country with all I have and we help protect it with all my life and it's freedom.

This hits anyone who loves this country straight in the heart! I have three brothers who served in the USAF! I have a lot of friends who are LEOs. This song, from the very first time I heard it, and every time since, brings tears to my eyes and a deep pain in my heart for what's happening to the Country I love! And no, he's not the only one...

He’s not the only one. What’s going on in our country scares me. History doesn’t change. We need to remember and learn from it. It seems that everyone is going crazy and having conspiracy theories make them do horrible things. Past prejudices reignited. Right’s being threatened. Service members fighting for our country that is great but being is being torn apart by hate. He is not the only one. Thank you for your amazing insights and responses to this song. I totally agree with you.

Thank you for your dedication and service.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻God Bless you Sir.😢 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

My friend, and high school classmate co-wrote this with Aaron! It touched my heartstrings too! Thank you for your service! I am ever grateful to you!

I listen to this song everyday I miss our old AMERICA.🇺🇸 GOD BLESS the USA 🇺🇸🙏💙

Aaron did an incredible job expressing an awful lot of angles in such a heartfelt way. It's actually hard or almost impossible to collect all the thoughts I've had (veteran) listening to this on my Spotify playlist dozens of times. It's actually very hard to listen to without emotion, and frankly just impossible to be moved every single time. I doubt that I'll ever get used to this one.

It's about being a good American. Thank everyone on here that served..

I know what to say, MY HEART AND SOUL, go's out to ALL Vet's and anyone who stands up to defend this GREAT COUNTRY! AMERICA!!!!

Thank you for your service! We The People need to get moving! Show them we have had ENOUGH! Get set...GO!

Thank you for your service to and for our country. My family appreciates all you veterans.

I play Aaron Lewis every day, over and over! Wish I could see him in person.

I am a patriot. I never served in the military. I was born at Perris Island South Carolina. My dad was a career Marine. He lived breathed the Marine Corp philosophy. I was married to 2 Vietnam veterans. Both have answered the last call. I am ashamed of what is happening to our country. I believe their are so many Americans that fed up and ready to stand together and take America back. Our fathers, husband's, sons and brothers died for this country. We can't let their deaths mean nothing.

I agree we can't change our history we can only learn from it so we don't make the same mistakes. my dad was a Marine and I'm just glad he's not alive to see what we have become. leave our statues alone and cancel culture needs to be stopped.

I love your reactions. Real and raw. I love this song. God bless and thank you for your service.

I THANK YOU AND OUR HROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ANSWERED THE CALL. ❤️ 💕 💗 💖

Army vet here, 74-77, 25th ID, one of the first crop of volunteers after the draft was ended. Never saw combat, but my son served in the Marine Corps, Infantry, Iraq, Afghanistan, Purple Heart. I love this song. I love your reaction to it, and I totally understand it. Every word you spoke was spot on. God bless you, and God bless America.

Great commentary and reaction video. Thank you and all veterans who read this. God Bless the USA! We shall take this country back!

Thank you for your service to our country sir my father served 20 years in the air force as a pj rescue medic

I have listened to this song sooo many times and it makes me cry EVERY time. Thank you for your service my new friend!

i agree with you on this and thank you for your service

Another killer reaction. No fancy lights no catch phrases, just a good ol boy sharing his enjoyment for music with the world. Aaron Lewis, struggle Jennings, burden, Bryson gray been holding down this type of music for a while. Glad you are diving in 💪💪

I just wanted to put my thoughts here. As citizens of the United States, we have the RESPONSIBILITY to honor our Constitution and, if necessary, fight for America. I also believe we owe it, as citizens, to honor our service members whom have sacrificed so much such as yourself, by fighting against evil. We don't need to be a military servicemember to fight; this country was built on ordinary citizens doing what must be done. The citizens of the United States may be called upon to act, and if so, we must. Although we have gotten weak as a country after years and years of a great life, it's honestly time for us to toughen up and do what we MUST to save this country. God bless you for your service!

I am also a Vet and had the experience of seeing him perform this song in concert. I was impressed that at the start of the event he said, (I'm paraphrasing), These are my opinions, my beliefs and if you don't like it, there's the door. He sat on a stool just him with his guitar and sang this song.... AMAZING! The crowd was silent, until he got to "I'm not the only one". I'll never forget it.

As a fellow combat vet I cant help but feel the same as you do. The country we left to fight for is not the country we returned home to. Its sad how much hate we receive for our service and how many fake thank you's we get from those who are completely willing to destroy what we fought for.

I'm an Australian and this song just resonates right in the mind, heart and memories of my father fighting in Vietnam with the Australian Army. Seeing these alternate cultural displays of "pride" as in the sin, you think what the hell have we gotten ourselves into. The values and memories of times in the 70's, 80's and 90's - lost on a new generation unless you have raised children in time learnt values and critical thinking. I heard that the new generation of kids are looking for a grounded existence and have returned to the church. Much to the chagrin of the Woke DIE experts. It is wonderful to see that happening, plus the conservative return in the USA.

You are not wrong Brother! This song embodies what it is to be a Patriotic American!

Thank you for your reaction on this song and your service for this great country. Much love from NC.

1st of all , Thankyou for your service 2ndly this song hits the nail on the head

Aaron is amazing. I loved him in the rock band Staind...and I respect him as a solo artist. He cares. He means this. To the core. You should listen to his song, "Folded Flag" geez...that one hurts. My Dad was a "folded flag" from Vietnam. It hits deep...but is an amazing take on the loss of a soldier. Much respect to him for singing both this song and my recommended one. Love this song.

Thank you for your service. This song hits anyone deep in the heart who truly Loves America and sees everything our forefathers fought for coming undone

Respect. Cometh the day Cometh the warrior 🔥

We’re indebted to AL for writing such a poignant ballad and performing it with such beauty and conviction. And thank you and all other service members for what you’ve lived through and fought for. Remember the quote “Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it,” I’m paraphrasing of course. Check out Irish Road by Mikele Buck. It’s about his service as a Marine in Iraq. It is so powerful and heartbreaking. I’ve shed many tears listening to it. Hauntingly beautiful. 💔♥️🇺🇸

Thank you for your service Brother God Bless you 🙏

AMEN BROTHER AMEN!!! MY DAD 22YRS IN THE NAVY, BROTHER Walter James DANCER killed in Vietnam in 1968, 2 nephews served in the Army. One a Marine then Army. Way to many tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Finally retired THANK GOD!! GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ❤️

Came for this song and subbed for you. I feel every word (his and yours). Thank you.

You are spot on. Ty for your service

Thank you for your sacrifice & service to our country! I truly mean that, it's not something that I just say! I appreciate you!

Thank you for your service sir! I cant take anymore division. They need to stop erasing history. Your comments about the song love touching. I don't know how we're all going to undo all this without another civil war I would hate to see that happen. I feel like we are the unUnited states of America. Thank you again!

🇺🇸❤️#militarymomma. Son came home under our flag. And youngest son went in. Marine and Navy mom. Army wife. That being said. We need to do better. I believe we can. ❤

This song gives me cold chills every time! Thanks to all our service members for all u do

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! MY DAD 22YRS, LOST MY BROTHER WALTER JAMES DANCER I1968!!;THANK GOD MY NEPHEW SURVIVED SÒ MANY TOURS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAG!!

Thank you for your service! God Bless You! We Stand With You!

An amazing and powerful song that touches my soul. I'm a proud patriot, not a veteran but from a long line of veterans stretching back to the Revolutionary War, before we were a nation. God bless them and all veterans and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

An amazing song and video. Thank you for your service sir and God bless you!🇺🇸

I cry when I hear this song. I remember the 11th. More importantly I remember the 12. First came sadness. Then hate. And we are Americans what can we do. I miss September 12th. I’m over the hate. We can agree to disagree when politics come into play. But my love for this country runs deep. We need to get back to being Americans ..Thank for your service…

Bro!!!! I’m so glad you made this. Love you bro.

I appreciate your service to our country. My hats off to you.

Thank you for your service. Your reaction is so on point!!

He definitely isn’t the only one… and damn this song honestly gets me every single time and that isn’t something I can say about most songs. I always shed at least one tear if I’m being honest…

The first time I heard this song. I had listen on repeat 3 times. Like 2-3 time each day after. For me it was powerful. I am 22 in about a week. Going to college wanting to go into law enforcement. That guy is saying in this song is fueled by my generation by a lot. I was told in highschool that "America was never free". I am proud to live in the US. Although it may not be perfect but it is sure a hell of lot better then Russia, China, and etc. I kinda thought I was the "only one" but knowing there was others. Thank you for doing this song. After watching like 10 of your vids. I wanted to hear your opinion on this song.

Thank you for your service. We owe our servicemen and women everything. Keep up the good work.

Thank you first for your service and the out pouring from your heart. God bless you

Was raised just outside of D.C...been there many times..beautiful

Liked & subscribed, Brother. I couldn't agree more with your sentiments on this reaction. September 12, 2001 was indeed the most united I've ever seen our country's people, regardless of any demographics. Much respect and many thanks for your service to our Nation. And, I'm not the only one.💪

I'm with you brother! Heard a quote the other day that was so true! I'll mess it up, I'm sure... "Patriotism is having respect for our flag and our country.. & our government, when they deserve it."

Thank you sir for your service! May God Bless you!

Preach it brother! This song resonates.Btw, thank you for your service. I really appreciate it! 👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸

Aaron Lewis is one of my all time favorite singer/song writers of all time. I started following him when he and his band Staind that came out in 1999 with an album called Dysfunction, almost every song on that CD I felt he was reaching into my soul talking about what I my emotions and feelings I could never express because of my dysfunctional childhood. Aaron writes songs from his heart and soul and is a true Patriot and I will forever be a fan. If this song touches your heart, your soul, and brings a tear to your eye, you know it's time for a change. We have to make the change and quit hiding in the shadows and become vocal about what is going on in our country and try to do what is right. 9/12 we all stood united, now we stand divided and have turned a blind eye to what is going on in this country. I am not the only one...

Sir Thank You for your Service. God Bless You.

Aaron Lewis has a lot of family that served. He has some new great songs “I ain’t made in China” I think it “I’m going fishing” it way more than about fishing. Recommend seeing him in person his concerts are great.Thank you for your service!

❤❤LOVE AARON'S SONGS I heard it since last year

I have so many family members that served. I’ve lost family members. I’m a woman with two boys and I would happily bleed and take a bullet to keep my boys safe. I’m also sick of the people that get butthurt about everything. Grow some balls!

Thank you so much for putting your life on the line to protect people like me that you don't even know. Much Respect May God truly bless you.

Thank you for your Service! ❤

I spent 28 days on Twitter honoring our vets, past, present, and future. I am so tired of our Veterans getting 2 days a year to be remembered when others get an entire month. I may be out of line or off the mark, but while watching your reactions, I feel you are still tormented by whatever you went through and seem to continue to go through. I found you by accident while looking for reactions to Tom Macdonald, and I am so glad I found you. I am a Hang Over Gang member forever. I am now a Tormented Vet member forever as well. God Bless you! Continue your reactions, I truly enjoy you!

god bless you guys and even as a german thank you for your service i love you guys

God bless you and thank you for sharing as a veteran i have the same feelings and thank you for your service

Thank you for your service.

vets we got your back . if you call we will be there . the hidden force

Thank you for your service!

Love you my brother…thanks for your service, and I’m GREATLY proud of my service. Great reaction and song from Aaron Lewis!!

God Bless you brother!!!

...so it doesn't get repeated... Amen brother.

I honor our soldiers and you. Thank you Sir.

Hope this song opens ppls eyes to what they're doing to us all in this country and with no disregard for any of us, we've become so divided that it's gonna be really hard to overcome it, but hopefully everyone stands up and fights for this beautiful country,

Thank you keep me safe! God bless you! Let the ungrateful not receive the blessings!

10nth reaction I've watched to this song and you're the only reactor that mentioned the Monuments and Statues.. Thank you for your service man Much Respect 👊

I found the explicit version to be a tension reliever. Both trigger quite an emotional response. Especially watching you react. God bless you sir. And all that defended the most profound idea in human history. America.

Thank you for your service.

God bless you and your service

Great reaction! Love this song 🎵❤. Another good one is by Toby Keith. And Aaron is definitely not the only one ... there's more of us than those that dislike our country . God Bless the USA 🇺🇸

100% agree and Thankyou for your service brother

you are the man and well said . and thank you for your service .

Hail BROTHA. USAF 239th CBCS here. Joined 9-12-01....I'm out now, but I'll never give up my oath up...I will fight against any enemy, foreign or domestic.....stay strong

It's not the Service that people should be thankful for, it's the SACRIFICE that keeps us safe. So thank you for your sacrifice brother. 🤘🤘🤘

Thank you for your service sir. The way you broke it down about the Holocaust and not learning from our history which is the most important thing our history will ever provide us.