WHen my dad was in the Navy in Vietnam, he had a minor injury (broken foot) and was in sick bay. His Captain came in and told him, you *have* to write a letter to your mother. Dad was like What? And he said "She's driving people nuts because you haven't written her. She has a freaking senator on my butt." Dad was like "I have nothing to write on or with in here." The Captain threw a roll of toilet paper at him and a pen. Grandma got a long letter on toilet paper. True. Story. haha

"I don't want to die for you, but if dying's asked of me, I'll bear that cross with honor." That line just tears my heart out.

Wife of a 22 yr veteran here. I can relive every emotion in this song.

"We are always one generation from losing our freedom." "The great late - President: Ronald Reagan."

Toby does a USO tour evey year he loves our military

As a Navy Vietnam veteran there is no one person who has loved and respected and done more for our military more then Toby. RIP you will never be forgotten.

When you talk about getting/writing letters, my brother who was serving as a Marine during Desert Storm told me that the letters and care packages were what kept him and his fellow Marines sane. I wrote him every single day and sent him baked goods every few days. His men really enjoyed when he got packages because he would get so many of them (he's the 16th of 18 siblings) and we all contributed. Thankfully he made it home.

"We sleep comfortably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf." Thanks to all the members of the US Military.

Billy, from Sailor to Soldier....MUCH RESPECT BROTHER!

🇺🇸❤️❤️Thanks for all our Veterans and Active Duty Service Members

Such an amazing song, makes me emotional every single time. My Daddy is a Vietnam Veteran. Any song related to this ultimate sacrifice always makes me think of him. He's still alive yes, but he's almost 70. After losing my mother suddenly in November (she was only 66) I never take anyone I love for granted ever. I hope he doesn't leave anytime soon, but omg this song...Toby really hits hard with his music. I also feel so very proud of to be an American. ♥♥♥♥♥

Darryl Worley "Have you Forgotten," Aaron Tippen "Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly," Dixie Chicks "Travelin Soldier"

Toby Keith always brings it. Tried and true American right there!!

Maybe an older song but, David ball "private malone" very well worth a listen

I suggest "if you're reading this" by Tim McGraw for a good song to go with the Memorial Day reactions. Appreciate your service to our country.

Thanks brother…served in US Army 88-2015. Love this song.

I remember my dad being called in at all hours (he was in communications) never got a break, never got time off. He was only deployed a few times, but even at “home” he was still an Airman every hour. He’s retired now, he for sure earned it. Edit: Oh my gosh I did the same thing as your daughter! My dad was deployed when I was 3 months old, I was about 9 months old when he came back. My mom had a picture of him that she always would tell me was “Daddy”. When he got home I apparently compared him to his picture very carefully before I allowed a hug lol

The visuals are so moving. Gratitude to whichever Airforce base let Toby Keith into one of their hangars to shoot this video.

"Getting back home is your only focus" so true. Thank you for your service, Go Army, Recon Up, SCOUTS OUT!!

Thank you to everyone who’s served and kept us save 💕 I’m a military mom. 🇺🇸

Thank you for your Service, your commitment to parenting, and your passion. All enemies, foreign and domestic! Peace, brother.

Never served any time but this song still hits me I respect the hell out of our military defending this country and everything we have

"Letters From Home" - John Michael Montgomery

Brantley Gilbert One hell of an amen

I played this song at my dads funeral service . It means a lot to me .

Tody tours more overseas than in the US! Thank you Veterans.

Stand proud for what you've given... Take it from a 26+ yr vet. MSG (RET)

My late father was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. When his time was up, he enlisted into the Marines. My husband is a Navy Vet during the Gulf Wars. My Son is an Army vet, touring in Iraq and Afghanistan. I didn't know my dad. He was away when I was born. My husband and son don't talk about their service. My son was not the same as when he went in. I miss the boy that left, but love the man who returned. I thank you, Billy, so very much for your service, along with the other men and women who have served. You all are amazing people for the sacrifices that you have made. Thank you seems so small.

I love your patriotism. I love your reactions to this song. I thank you for your service and I hope you hear that often.

My father was a police officer for 38 years and this song has always touched a special place in his heart as well. And now that I am older it hits a little differently as well.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING, BILLY! There are millions of us who appreciate your willingness to protect us!

Thank you to you, your dad and your family for y'alls service to our beautiful country....God bless you

Been there done that many times Army Dog here , wish all the best , thanks again for sharing , The Texas Gent

I would love to see you react to Tough Little Boys by Gary Allen.

RIP Toby Kieth..... a true thankful patriot... Thanks for this song for all the veterans.. all those that have stood the watch...

From one veteran to another, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

I remember when my dad was in the army. Saying goodbye to him, and a unknown future. Would he come home in one piece, or alive? It definitely makes you emotional, and you cant help, but cry. I remember they let us see him once. On a satellite TV, and he could see us. Me, and my sister cried the whole way home.

Thank you so much for your service. My grandfather spent 40 years in between the Navy/Air Force my grandmother was a Navy nurse. They raised me and I am so thankful to them for what they did for this country. I am just as thankful for what you and all others in the service have done and continue to do!

I know that I'm late, but thank you for your service. I was never able to join the military because of health reasons, but my dad was Army, grandfather was Navy and great grandfather was Army as well.

I wanted to join the service I have depression and an anxiety disorder. Thank you all who served our nation

I cry every time I hear this song.. I have Brothers ,Nephews, Cousins and Friends who have served in different branches of the Military.. I appreciate everything you all have done and for your time... Thank You and God Bless You All..

Thank you for your service Billy, and to all who watch this who have served in our military. I salute you all. Thank you!

There is so much that is sacrificed. It's not just the men and women serving. It's also the husband's and wifes left behind with their kids. I remember all to well hanging onto the chain link fence bawling bc I was sad, watching my daddy board the submarine. Even as a child you knew there was that chance that daddy wouldn't come back. Thank you to all service men and women. ❤❤❤

This song hits home... Not because I have served but it's because I have family members who did serve. Sadly they all passed away. But God bless them and you for your service.

Thank you for your Service. I grew up Marine brat. My brother and his son are Army. I tell every Soldier I see Thank you For their Service. If I see a Veteran with anything on saying they served I tell them Thank you. It is in my blood. Thank you Very Much.

Mad respect to our veterans,i thank you for your service.

One of my favorite songs. My son serves in the army and enjoys really touches my heart. When he deployed this song just killed me.. but I love it! Thank you for your service and for reacting.

Ty my brother. Active duty army vet served twice. Great react.

My papa was in the army for over 20 years before I was even born he’s got ptsd but I thank him for his service. And all the soldiers that have fought the good fight thank you for your service.

Thank you Billy, for your review of this video. I especially enjoyed your reaction because I shared it with you. We both remember what it felt like when we got on that plane. Thank you for your service. I'm glad you got home.

I have traveled thousands of miles to see Toby Keith. At the end of every concert ( I been to 15) he invites all military every branch and first responders. Then he sings America Solider and then...... Courtesy of the USA. Everyone is clapping, shouting, crying. Please go to see Toby.

Thank you for your service brother.

'Im out here on the front lines, so sleep in peace tonight' always gets me. I and my family are free because of your sacrifice, Thank you for your service!

For all of our suffering let's always remember the family members that suffered as well. Not knowing what's going on when you're separated without contacting them every day is bigtime stress.

Thanks for your service brother. We all have our stories and being in. I was Naval Special Warfare, this song brought the tears cause of how real it is. Especially the I don't do it for the money, and Glory part. Edit: I got medically retired, but if that knock came to the door, I'm all in. I miss that family I was part of sooooooo much.

Thanks for your service brother,77-81, Marine, but we all served under the same flag. God bless

Toby is a BIG supporter of our Military and Vets. He lives not far from Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. USAF vet here. Loved this song since it first came out. Seeing that boy salute his father reminded me of seeing John Kennedy Jr. salute his father's casket. Very tear jerking moment.

Trace Atkins Arlington. Went to my uncle's funeral at Arlington such a moving place.

Some Gave All 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service. Don't forget to thank a veteran

I know its cliche but thank you so much for your service to our country. I lost a very dear friend of mine in Afghanistan and this video made me cry because it brought back the feelings of losing him. Servicemen/women deserve everything and should NEVER come home and have to worry about anything. Too many soldiers are lost in service, and too many to their own hands later. Again, thank you for your service. ❤

don't care how many times i see it, lady with the harp is killing it!

Still to this day( and today more than ever) so proud of every veteran..past, present, and future🇺🇸😫😥our family is 4 generation air force😘

Thank you to everyone that was in the service. Thank you for serving our country.

Thank you Bill for your service and sacrifices! You are our best and deserve all honors and respect!

So proud of our military men and women! Proud of you! You are keeping us free. Thank you.

Love you Brother! American is the definition of those that have served! Black, White, Republican, Democrat, we are all Brothers/Sisters!

My son is a soldier and that line if dying is asked of me, I will bear that cross with honors, because freedom don’t come free. Hits home hard.

Also Darryl Worley have you forgotten

As a veteran, thank you for your service.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT NATION. I SALUTE YOU.

Thank you so much for a) your service and B) doing this song....it was a favorite of my father's at the time of his death...He served in the 101st serving his country was EVERYTHING to him 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Again Billy thanks for your service to our country. Your sacrifice touches my heart. Your story of your baby girl reminded of being young. My dad was a Marine and he was gone so much, he was home 18 months in 8 years, my older brother and I were so little we would be waiting for dad and every Marine we would see, we would say is that daddy...is that daddy. But then there he would be and we KNEW. We would take off running to him and he would swoop us both up in a huge hug until mom reached him then we were put down and she was in the big hug. Sweet memories.

Hey bro I loved your video everything you said is absolute truth.....RUTH! I WAS ARMY (88M) I WHISH I STAYED IN, I THINK EVERY CITIZEN should have to serve 3yrs!

Toby kieth made in America, awesome song

Billy, thou we have never met and are from very different generations we share something that most will never understand, our service to our country. It doesn't matter that you were a soldier, and I was a sailor, the bond is there. I will always be a Sailor. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so very much to all the men and women who have served. I herd this song hundreds of times but never seen the video. But now seeing it my eyes are just watering

Thank you for your service.. I served 88-92 Operation Desert storm.. combat medic 4th infantry division.. love this song ..

Thank you for your service brother. I have been a Marine for 47 years (18 in service). I miss my fellow Jarheads every day.

I will never learn to NOT watch this emotional stuff while riding PUBLIC transportation😢 thank you Billy and all service men and women. Thank you so much. Know that I DO sleep peacefully knowing this country is in good hands

It was always the knot in my throat. Thats when I just had to say bye.

Thank you for your service, Sir

Thank you for your service

My dad was WW11, Navy man. I'm proud to be his daughter ❤️💞

We had this song play to us when we came back home from our deployment We felt accomplished and glad we all came back alive

I appreciate what you said. My husband served for 36 years and is now retired. We've been together for 45 years now. From a Canadian military (Army) spouse. Thank you.

My dad was in maritime assault special forces and served 24 years missed most of my birthdays but I love his sacrifice

Let us not forget what they put on the line for us. ALWAYS in my heart and prayers ❤🙏

Toby is the son of a soldier. He has Mad respect for the military and the respect is returned in kind! BTW Hello from another Army Brother (I got out in 1992, but you are right, you never stop being a soldier).

Thanks billy. I’m emotional now. That’s uncalled for. Hearing this song brings back so many memories from when I was in the Army

Thank you for your succinct insight and for your acknowledgment of young men like you who have answered the call. As a long-ago USAF vet in the 80's, the bravery of you modern men are gratifyingly impressive. God bless you.

Our first child was 5 months old when my husband had to leave for 3 months training, come home for 1 week of leave and then leave for 1 year in Korea with no leave. We tried to get our son to take his first steps before my husband got on the plane to Korea. He wouldn’t do it. I got home from the airport and my son took his first steps that night. 🥲 My husband was so upset. This was long before cellphones and taking videos in a second. By the time he got back from Korea and we got to our next duty station, it was a month before our son’s second birthday. Hard times back then.

Daughter of a U.S. Marine. My dad's been in 28 years, been on 7 deployments in my early childhood

I'm new to your channel, but nice job! I'm retired Navy, my late wife was a 100% disabled veteran. I have a stepson that served in Iraq. My son is in the process of joining the Navy, he wants to be a pilot. Thank you for your service, and your channel!

This song means so much more after you've served. We used to sing this in the showers at BCT. Good times.

my youngest son is current Army Corporal.. ive had other members of my family in the Military mostly the Army as far back as around the Civil War.. had 1 great uncle during WWII done his time in the Army and when he returned from Europe instead of re-enlisting in the Army he joined the Navy and was shipped out to the pacific til the end of the war.. i want to say thank you for yours and others on here service.. my son just came home safe, sound, and without incident from over seas, we missed him like crazy while he was gone.. most people dont understand that its not just the current active members or the vets that the separation is hard on but its hard on the families left behind.. right before he left he made a family group chat messenger on facebook and we were able to talk to him almost every day while he was either at basic, A I, on maneuvers, or over seas.. since he came home i havnt deleted the group messenger and ive been thinking about printing it out if i can get it to change fonts to a cursive writing, so it would would look like written messages.. he sent us some amazing pics from the different places hed been.. i agree with you about the health care for our vets, not just because of my son but because ive had uncles, great uncles, cousins and friends that have had to go into debt for medical care, not gotten the care they needed, or were put on a waiting list for nearly a year for a surgery they needed, this was before my son joined.. was so happy when it passed that vets could see civilian drs to cut down on alot of the wait time and certain medicine wasnt as expensive for the vets to go thru civilian pharmacy..

At every Toby Keith Courtesy of the USA and American Soldier is his finale. He invites all military personal retired or active on stage. One time he had a gentleman in a wheelchair who was in Korea I think. A true. American.

Billy I’m a vet myself. The picture is of me and my older brother the first time face to face in Kuwait. It was the first time that I’ve seen him in 2 years. Thank you for your service! Bon Jovi has a song called UnBroken and brantley Gilbert did a song called “one hell of an amen” and Justin Moore has one called “the ones who didn’t make it back Home” the band steele “sit awhile”. I think you’d like those

When I joined the Army, Jimmy Carter was President. I was straight out of High school in 1978 . My favorite TV shows was Moving On and B J and the Bear. Went in to get training to be a truck driver. Did not help a bit when I got out. I still had to take a truck driving school to get certified . other then basic and advanced training. My whole time was spent in Fort Riley, KS. well enough about me . Thank you for your service as well.

I Thank you for your Service and sacrifice. I am a Navy Vet, Marine Mom, an Aunt to both Airforce and Army, daughter of Navy dad and my Greatgrandad served in Spanish American War. I KNOW what it costs for our lives. I appreciate your comments.

thank you for your service billy