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Shaun -- a very minor point (which is why I put it in a reply so hopefully no one but you will see it). You don't normally say "happy Memorial Day." Memorial Day is to honor those who died for our country, and we're not 'happy' that they had to die.
It includes the patriots who gave their lives in the American Revolution, and every war after that. We honor everyone that gave their lives for our freedom, our country.
Wow! Man I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Such a tragedy. May God give you peace. May we never take for granted our time here on this earth. Thank you for all your kind words about my country. 🇺🇸🏴 Allied forever! God Bless Scotland
There were alot of bikers, because a majority of motorcycle clubs are Veterans. The Hell's Angel's was originally formed by mainly fighter pilots shortly after WWII.
Sierra Bravo The Donut Podcast Channel on YT covered the history of The Hell's Angel's in a multi part series. I hope you get a chance to check it out.
Patriot Guard Riders is a national group that many bike clubs take part in. They attend funerals of veterans and create a flag line at the service and at the cemetery showing their honor for those who serve. It is a beautiful thing and though not a biker myself I count our local group as my personal friends for their service in honoring our military men.
@@royn.1968 Donut Operator is a trip! I watch alot of his stuff. I've seen ALOT of docs about the Angel's, and have known a few, as well as other MC's. They are FAR from what the founders were. But alot of them are Vets still. 👍🏻
Especially for the families of Americans who died for our country AND the world!!!!! Would be a great idea for every country to do this. Learn the trials and tribulations countries go through with situations they have gone through or are going through.
The Great Lakes States are so different from the South. We have beautiful forests, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. The climate is also much more comfortable in summer. Native American culture is also very strong here.
I’ve visited Arlington in June after a rain shower. The ☀️ came out and the air got so humid. I thought I was going to faint. All respect to the honor guard there. 🇺🇸
Thank you for this video, Shaun. Memorial Day is bigger than any politician that ever was or will be. It is not about our leaders, but about the heart and soul of our nation, those who paid for our rights and freedoms with their lives. I'm sorry for your tragic loss, Shaun.
I actually was in the Rose Garden when I was a child. My great uncle was a congressman and took his daughter and me to the White House. My cousin fainted in the Rose Garden because it was so hot. We each got a kiss from President Johnson. The next day, Hubert Humphrey actually came to the house and gave us each a bracelet. My uncle was a big deal in Congress at that time. So, that is my story
Love your work Shaun!! We were priveledged to take our grandson to Scotland several years ago...what a magical place. It felt like going home. Thank you for your pure sense of curiosity, wonder and respect for America. You are a peacemaker, something this world needs!
Thank you, Shaun! To all of our Veterans, and active Service members, Thank You For Your Service! 💖💕🇺🇸 To All who made the ultimate sacrifice, and their family members, Thank you for your sacrifice! You will not be forgotten. 💖💕🇺🇸
Thanks for the respect, some us Vietnam veterans had little of that when we came home, hell I actually got fired for being a veteran back in the day. A lot of fine folks will say thank you for your service, and that's nice. But few people of our age who were here when we came back will ever say sorry for what we put you through. Old scars never really heal, and being second class citizens was a lot to add to our nightmares and struggles here. Your respect is a gift of immense value!
Memorial Day is the "unofficial" start of Summer here in the US (at least, here in New England). This is the day for Parades (veterans), Flags, Barbecues (depending where you are it differs. for Northeast people is just hamburgers and hotdogs cooked on a griller). It is done normally on your patio/deck at home, surrounded by your family and neighbors. I think this year it is possible to do your first barbecue of this season, but probably you won't have many guests, because we cannot have gatherings with more that 10 people.
@@slydermartin6008 There are over 30 million veterans in the US and over 2/3rds of them are at risk with Coronavirus. Your barbecue on Memorial Day could cause more Veteran Tombstones for next Memorial Day. I would hope you could show more respect for those veterans. But lets face it, self centered assholes only ever think of themselves anyhow.
Hey Shaun, I found you through European Reacts, so this is my first time being here with you, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed myself while I was here so before I left I subscribed and left a like for you! So how are you doing? I'll check back with you on occasion and see how you are doing. Congratulations on the success of your channel!
Great content Shaun! As a veteran myself I appreciate your reverance and respect for our fallen soldiers. Looking forward to visiting Scotland some day. Peace ✌🏾
You should do a reaction to the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier. If you ever get the opportunity to see it in person, I highly recommend it. It is truly moving.
I hear so many videos of Europeans talking about Americans in terms of stereotypes. Its refreshing that you have visited us for yourself. I love your content. Keep it up.
I am so sorry for your loss! On Memorial Day, we remember fallen heroes, so we will remember her too! Thank you so much for making this video and taking such an interest in America as a country! For an American like me, it's honestly flattering. I originally started watching these videos to know more about Scotland, and you talking about Scottish ties to American history that I never knew about got me hooked! Your videos are awesome! Keep it up!
So good to see your post today! Thank you for appreciating America and real Americans and not expecting us to be like all those TV actors. Another aspect of Memorial Day in America is honoring our family members who are deceased. Today my husband and I traveled to three small towns close to us to decorate the graves of our family members. We are professional florists so we made beautiful silk flower arrangements to sit on top of the headstones. Not everyone does this but those who wish to are a significant number. So it still is ‘Decoration Day’ somewhat! A large part of the population will grill outside, find a place to swim, saturate our yards, houses, cars and even our selves with the American flag or red, white and blue clothing choices. We are VERY patriotic! Probably 1/4th of the population has Scottish blood so we are very excited to meet someone from Scotland! BTW I have NEVER been to Washington, it is in my future plans so I am very jealous that you have been but very proud also. If you every go through any small town in America on Memorial Day you would be invited to eat with almost anyone you meet if you explain your adventure! We would have a fun, family oriented relaxing day on Fri, Sat, Sun or Monday of Memorial Day weekend! Come again soon!
Thanks Shaun - you went to a very special place when you visited Arlington, especially on Memorial Day. I have family buried there and feel as if I have a heartfelt connection.
My mother's family is from upstate New York. Beautiful area. The Finger Lakes are awesome. A place of historical significance from the American Revolution is Fort Ticandoroga. Where one of the battles took place. What a place to visit. My ancestor fought in the American Revolution, the first Battle of Long Island. He was under General George Washington and was a POW for four years of the Revolution. My father served in the Coast Guard after WWIi, and he is buried at the National Cemetery in Burnell, Florida. A peaceful and tranqill place. I remember my family and those who served and died tommorow. So much history throughout the US for you and yours to discover. Take care.
It’s wonderful to hear how you love my country. 🇺🇸 Thank you for visiting and please come back. My family and I all live around Charlotte, NC and we’d love to do a pub crawl with you. My husband and I were talking about visiting Scotland this year but now we don’t know when that will ever happen. I share your sentiments on coronavirus. It’s got to go. When you come back, Shaun, be sure to visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It’s so amazing! Cheers!!
Love it! You’re welcome anytime! Hi from coastal Virginia!! My paternal great grandparents are Scottish, so it’s cool to see the connection. Memorial Day: it’s a tearjerker. The US isn’t just a haphazard country or one of simple cultural/genetic heritage. We’re a land maintained by freedom, curiosity, tenacity, and courage. Those who died to preserve this precious “Great Experiment” are my greatest heroes. There are many sayings in America about liberty, but this one gets to me: “from time to time, the tree of Liberty must be watered with the blood of patriots.”
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Happy to hear you had such a nice experience. Hope your future excursions into our country keep exceeding your expectations.and thank you for you kind words about our America .
Great Videos Shaun... My family immigrated from Scotland to America in the late 1600's. They settled in the Appalachian Mountain Spike in East Tennessee and carved a life out for themselves. We have a family Bible tracing Births and Deaths all the way back to the 1600's in Scotland. Many of the people that settled in the mountains of this region have Scottish roots.
Thank you so much for your very positive comments about your first experience in the US....and especially on Memorial Day! My father did not fall in battle but did serve in WW II on Okinawa and Guam and talked about those experiences at several Memorial Day services through the years. Hearing you speak so fondly of the US is something to be shared with others who allow negativity to guide them. Enjoy all your experiences you have when you come across the pond. Thank you!
I like the point that we're both Allies and our dead are your dead and vice versa. When I learn, as an American, of how defiant and courageous the UK were in WW2 against Germany it makes me proud even though I'm not from there
Wonderful video! Really enjoyed watching it and learning more about your experience here in the states. :) Your video definitely moved me and made me feel grateful for the privilege of living here. Thank you for making this one, it means a lot!
Memorial Day was also the day for people to decorate with flowers the graves of all loved ones. As a child we went to three different cemeteries in Worcester, MA. to visit the graves grand parents, aunts, uncles, cousins. That's where our parents shared stories of these people... the history of Italian immigration from the 1890s onward. I learned so much.
My brother was killed in 2006 in Iraq. It is nice to see the respect you have shown in celebrating memorial day with us. In Louisiana we celebrate by hangin outside and cooking BBQ on the smoker. You are welcome down here anytime.
We're in South Carolina and we had a cookout with our family. I thought this was a great video. I am a newer subscriber and didn't know about this trip so this was nice to see. Glad you had a great trip and got to experience Memorial Day here.
Shaun, Cheers to my Scottish Cousin! Thank you for featuring Memorial Day in America. We celebrate by visiting our loved one's gravesites. Later, we usually head over to a relative's home, or friend, for a huge barbecue. The women prepare & bring their favorite dishes that go well with barbecued meats. And Shaun, as you know, we take barbecuing here very seriously! Memorial Day here in America is a serious holiday where we all honor those who fought in wars & those that did not survive the wars they served in. So, we most definately honor the fallen, but also the survivors of war. In America, we honor ALL Veterans & Active Duty Military, and all that fought for American Values for Freedom. It IS a huge holiday here, and I am so glad you got to experience the Honorable Day at Arlington National Cemetary. I've been there myself; when you see all those grave markers, it is an overwhelming experience. I cried. Thank you for featuring your experience on our great National Holiday. I will be saying prayers for my beloved friends that fell in the Vietnam Conflict (War), and older Family and friends that survived or fell, or those who have passed on. Cheers to Scotland and much Love❣
So glad you had a wonderful time, Shaun. I hope you can get back here soon. I currently live in Texas, but have lived in all regions of the US. North, South, East and West. And they are VASTLY different in climate, landscapes, etc. So I hope you can get to sample all areas, as this country in HUGE...as you already know. The East Coast is famous for it's high humidity levels--that's why you felt so uncomfortable in the heat. I have family who live out West, where the air is much drier, almost zero humidity--and they can't take the humidity of the East. Hoping all this madness is over soon....we would love to have you back. You are so refreshing, and real! AND you remind us of our Scots ancestors---and we feel that deep bond that exists between our 2 countries ♥
Glad you had a great trip to America and to Washington DC!! There is so much to see there and all the museums and monuments are free to visit. America the beautiful is so true. We have our issues and ugliness, but most is beautiful. Contrary to what you see of the radicals on Twitter, most of us love, are proud of and respect our country. I hope one day to get to yours too! God Bless You and your friends!!
Thank you for the kind words, happy you were given this opportunity. Our countries have so much in common, and need to be proud of the English heritage, and ptomote it. So, sad to hear about your friend. Looking forward to you getting back here, & enjoying more of your content.
Glad you got to spend the day there and experience the meaning of Memorial Day to Americans. You need to show the variation of Scotland’s tribute to your service members that died in the service of “Scotland”. Have a Good day and God Bless.
Rest In pease Mrs. McKee (forgive me if misspelled). A dedicated journalist is always a horribly tragic loss. The world would be ignorant without such brave people.
The memorials and monuments are usually very very crowded about this time but this year is different - if you go down there now you will find that there are only a few people and it is quite quiet and serene...actually quite nice. You get to really feel the emotional impact of the monuments and memorials rather than struggling it out shoulder to shoulder with thousands of sweaty tourists and giggling teenagers
Poor Shaun, being succumbed to plump's endless droning. My maternal grandfather is buried at Arlington National Cemetary. I live so close and have visited him three times. You found out how DC was and it wasn't even summer. Love and light to your friend that passed.
I'm so glad you got to come and have such a great experience here! I'm glad you met so many friendly faces and were so warmly welcomed! Come back soon!
Shaun, my heart goes out to the fallen. As you pointed out, when unrest breaks out, journalists and innocent people die. I'll pray for your safety during your travels and well as the family of your friend. We need people like you to show us a fresh new prospective on people, places and options. Thank you for sharing your free spirit with us!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Journalists are often on the front lines and lose their lives trying to record the truth. They are performing a sacred duty. A favorite quote of mine actually comes from a fictional character: "Nothing is worse for a free society than a press that is in service to the military and the politicians". True journalists deserve as much respect as soldiers.
Memorial Day is a very American holiday. It must have been a great first American experience for you, just because it is so unique to our country and such a special day. I am glad that you love my country. It makes me even more proud to be an American.
Firstly, I’m so sorry about your friend. That’s absolutely horrible. Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve served in the Army for over 20 years and still haven’t seen Arlington Cemetery in person. In fact, my full time job is in Military Funeral Honors! I’ve been doing that for 20 years also. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. That’s right, the home of the Indy500! The race is held on Memorial Day Weekend every year. This year it had to be postponed until August 23rd because of C19. If you ever want to come see the world’s biggest spectacle in racing, I can get you tickets and you’re welcome to stay at my house. Open offer!!! A couple years ago my friend from New Zealand came. It’s a once in a lifetime experience!!!
Hi Shaun. Right now life is hard in almost every country of this world. Our discouragement is high, but our hopes for a great future is also high. We truly appreciate your video. Sometimes I am discouraged with my own country and all I have to do is watch one of your videos and see it from your point of view to know how special it really is. I wish to meet you one day along the streets of either US or Scotland (in which I love). You are a bright spot in hard times. Thank you.
Thank you sir for leaving politics out of your content and for not confusing the American people with whoever is or is not in power. Thank you for being, always entertaining, informative and fun. Slainte! Can't wait until I visit Your country some time next year... Assuming this virus is finally gone by then.
this was an exciting video for me to watch, as im from dc and have lived here my whole life! i'm so glad you had a nice time here, so please come back when the quarantines are lifted in both dc and edinburgh! also rip to lyra, she must have been a wonderful person, and she was very strong to go and do what she did.
Hi Shaun! I am a Retired U.S. Army Veteran and saw an opportunity for you to learn a little more about Memorial Day. I know there are even those here in the U.S. that say "Have a Happy Memorial Day". However, saying "Happy" in front of Memorial Day do not go together. The holiday is actually a somber day to remember those who have "Given All" for the good of their country. The problem we have here in the U.S. is that it has become commercialized by companies only interested in making monetary profit. From the veteran perspective we see it as a day of remembering our fallen friends, ancestors and reflection. I am not knocking you for saying "Happy Memorial Day", just wanted to help you understand more about how it is perceived by many in the U.S. Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for sharing this! I was born in DC and raised in Maryland (currently living in OH), so this holds a special place in my heart. I recognize the sound of the 17 year cicadas in the background! I haven't experienced that in quite a while! 🙂
When it's done you should come to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Dells has a lot of fun things to do. If you come during August, you should go to Oshkosh to see Airventure.
Wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed your video on Frazier’s Ridge. I live not too far from Boone, near Asheville. Maybe, one day, we’ll get to met. Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day.
What a nice thing to stumble upon on Memorial Day! I'm so happy that you had a wonderful experience and met nice people. I'm excited for you to visit other parts of America so you can not only learn about our great land, but you will meet even more amazing people. The South and the Midwest have some of the best people anywhere! New Orleans is home to me and unlike any other city in American... can't wait until you visit her! Happy Travels!
Thank you very much - I was already in New Orleans and LOVED it. My new favourite place. See some of the videos from NOLA here: ruclips.net/p/PLvHMy_OWSWruqnu0UO9LjjYQAeDo6G58D
@@shaunvlog Just watched your whole catolog of New Orleans videos... OMG, LOVED IT!!! I lmao on the Hurricane vid. We locals were RAISED on those as wee bairns. Thanks for memorializing my city.
Shaun, you are more educated about this country than at least 80% of us Americans..i have only been to two states in my 40yrs of existence..and i live in one of those two states
Shaun, it was such a pleasure watching your video and how your first experience in the US was like. The fact that it was such an obviously positive experience for you was nice to hear. America gets slammed so much, that when a rare instance of someone not from the US actually has something nice to say about it, it's disarmingly refreshing. So yeah, please come back as soon as this stupid beer virus thing is over and enjoy your stay here. America is admittedly not perfect at all, but it's unique in that pretty much anybody can come here and rise to whatever level of success they want as long as they're willing to put in the sacrifices in order to achieve it. And if you ever want to experience the true quintessential "California beach experience" and not the glammed up Hollywood version of it, I would suggest you stop and visit Huntington Beach (it's not called Surf City USA for no reason), Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. Bring tons of sunscreen though, because you'll need it! Plenty of sunshine!! Welcome Shaun!!!
Hi my neighbor to the south. (Daytona Beach here.) I'm sad that he's already been to Florida, because he probably won't be back. There is just too much else for him to see. He is one of my favorite RUclipsrs. I would have liked to have met him.
First of all, I would like to say "Ceud mile failte!" from an American of Mexican ancestry that just so happens to have Scot-Irish ancestry through Northern Ireland and English ancestry through England. I am glad that this trip was a life-changing experience for you. I am a Vietnam veteran and went to DC for the first (and so far only) time, when the statue of The Three Fighting Men was dedicated. I am also a Scottish Country dancer and we were supposed to go to Scotland this year for a big meet up of some kind. Had we gone, then we would have been the first American contingent to attend. Unfortunately, the coronavirus changed everything. I hope to visit Scotland some day, until then, Slainte Mhath mo caraid!
It's so nice to find your video today...thanks for all your complaints about American...we get a lot of stereotypes about American and your showing a side I want people to see ... I myself am a Native American Indian (Algonquin and Mohawk) tribes.. I live near Niagara Falls about 20 minutes away and if you come here let me know and I will give you a tour of Niagara Falls new York... most people dont know Niagara Falls is half in Canada and half in American New York state... Your friend Dennis Clause.
I am very sorry to hear of your friend, yes I have seen her in a several of your videos. Memorial Day is not just about those who served and died during wartime, it is about those who have served in the armed forces and died even years later. It is about the sacrifice they have all made being away from home, family, friends, loved ones. A lot of the bikers that you had seen are in fact veterans themselves, probably Vietnam Vets, there to pay their respects to their Brothers in Arms. For them as for any soldier it doesn't matter what war they served, they all experienced the same sacrifice, just some never came back. Memorial Day, for me, I am going to try and visit my dad, he served in the Korean war and is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Arlington of the West). He did not die on the battlefield but in his own bed, in his own home next to the woman he had been married to for over 65 years. He led a good and great life, but made it home to raise a family.
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I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit Shaun.
Be glad to have you back in the states bro. So I'm with you "bugger off" coronavirus!! :)
Love watching always,hope to visit your country at some point .
You'd love Yellowstone definitely or the Grand Canyon,out west is Beautiful.
Good you got to see the White Hoose!
Shaun -- a very minor point (which is why I put it in a reply so hopefully no one but you will see it). You don't normally say "happy Memorial Day." Memorial Day is to honor those who died for our country, and we're not 'happy' that they had to die.
It includes the patriots who gave their lives in the American Revolution, and every war after that. We honor everyone that gave their lives for our freedom, our country.
Jerry Hosford Yes Indeed! God Bless Our Veterans!!
My favorite part of this video was to hear you say we are allies the US and UK, Fight together and die together. Thank you for such warm words!
Here, here. We really do work hard to help other nations every way we can.
Wow! Man I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Such a tragedy. May God give you peace. May we never take for granted our time here on this earth. Thank you for all your kind words about my country. 🇺🇸🏴 Allied forever! God Bless Scotland
Your parents raised a thoughtful, courteous, engaging young man, Shaun. You're always welcome in America.
There were alot of bikers, because a majority of motorcycle clubs are Veterans. The Hell's Angel's was originally formed by mainly fighter pilots shortly after WWII.
Sierra Bravo The Donut Podcast Channel on YT covered the history of The Hell's Angel's in a multi part series. I hope you get a chance to check it out.
Patriot Guard Riders is a national group that many bike clubs take part in. They attend funerals of veterans and create a flag line at the service and at the cemetery showing their honor for those who serve. It is a beautiful thing and though not a biker myself I count our local group as my personal friends for their service in honoring our military men.
@@royn.1968 Donut Operator is a trip! I watch alot of his stuff. I've seen ALOT of docs about the Angel's, and have known a few, as well as other MC's. They are FAR from what the founders were. But alot of them are Vets still. 👍🏻
@@sheilafaire1874 They are a Great bunch of people. I have many in my area. In fact I saw Many riding today. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Rolling Thunder does a demonstration run every Memorial Day, to bring attention to and in remembrance of the POW and MIA. #notforgotten
Zero dislikes, I hope against all hope that this stands.
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I'm surprised more democrats didn't give it a down vote since they hate America more than Isis!
9 dislikes.... I blame you for jinxing it.... Way to go fartface lol
If only the British Embassy would do this for us Americans whom would absolutely love to travel abroad?!
You never know! Most country’s embassies do various different types of exchange programmes 😊
Sign me up! Ulster-Scot ancestry here.
Especially for the families of Americans who died for our country AND the world!!!!! Would be a great idea for every country to do this. Learn the trials and tribulations countries go through with situations they have gone through or are going through.
The Great Lakes States are so different from the South. We have beautiful forests, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. The climate is also much more comfortable in summer. Native American culture is also very strong here.
I’ve visited Arlington in June after a rain shower. The ☀️ came out and the air got so humid. I thought I was going to faint. All respect to the honor guard there. 🇺🇸
Thank you for this video, Shaun. Memorial Day is bigger than any politician that ever was or will be. It is not about our leaders, but about the heart and soul of our nation, those who paid for our rights and freedoms with their lives.
I'm sorry for your tragic loss, Shaun.
I actually was in the Rose Garden when I was a child. My great uncle was a congressman and took his daughter and me to the White House. My cousin fainted in the Rose Garden because it was so hot. We each got a kiss from President Johnson. The next day, Hubert Humphrey actually came to the house and gave us each a bracelet. My uncle was a big deal in Congress at that time. So, that is my story
Love your work Shaun!! We were priveledged to take our grandson to Scotland several years ago...what a magical place. It felt like going home. Thank you for your pure sense of curiosity, wonder and respect for America. You are a peacemaker, something this world needs!
Thank you Deborah, hope you enjoy the holidays 💜
Thank you, Shaun!
To all of our Veterans, and active Service members, Thank You For Your Service! 💖💕🇺🇸
To All who made the ultimate sacrifice, and their family members, Thank you for your sacrifice! You will not be forgotten. 💖💕🇺🇸
Thanks for the respect, some us Vietnam veterans had little of that when we came home, hell I actually got fired for being a veteran back in the day. A lot of fine folks will say thank you for your service, and that's nice. But few people of our age who were here when we came back will ever say sorry for what we put you through. Old scars never really heal, and being second class citizens was a lot to add to our nightmares and struggles here. Your respect is a gift of immense value!
Memorial Day is the "unofficial" start of Summer here in the US (at least, here in New England). This is the day for Parades (veterans), Flags, Barbecues (depending where you are it differs. for Northeast people is just hamburgers and hotdogs cooked on a griller). It is done normally on your patio/deck at home, surrounded by your family and neighbors. I think this year it is possible to do your first barbecue of this season, but probably you won't have many guests, because we cannot have gatherings with more that 10 people.
Slyder Martin 👏👏👏👏👏 Amen
@@slydermartin6008 There are over 30 million veterans in the US and over 2/3rds of them are at risk with Coronavirus. Your barbecue on Memorial Day could cause more Veteran Tombstones for next Memorial Day. I would hope you could show more respect for those veterans. But lets face it, self centered assholes only ever think of themselves anyhow.
As a Mainer I agree. I honestly think spring doesn't exist here.
Thanks for liking America.
Hey Shaun, I found you through European Reacts, so this is my first time being here with you, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed myself while I was here so before I left I subscribed and left a like for you!
So how are you doing?
I'll check back with you on occasion and see how you are doing. Congratulations on the success of your channel!
If only you could visit the U.S during the 4th of July. That's a whole other experience.
Yea sad they couldn't set off fireworks and such this year.
Great content Shaun!
As a veteran myself I appreciate your reverance and respect for our fallen soldiers. Looking forward to visiting Scotland some day.
Peace ✌🏾
You should do a reaction to the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier. If you ever get the opportunity to see it in person, I highly recommend it. It is truly moving.
You would have been blown away to see Rolling Thunder. 2018 was Rolling Thunder's last Memorial Day DC .
I hear so many videos of Europeans talking about Americans in terms of stereotypes. Its refreshing that you have visited us for yourself. I love your content. Keep it up.
I am so sorry for your loss! On Memorial Day, we remember fallen heroes, so we will remember her too! Thank you so much for making this video and taking such an interest in America as a country! For an American like me, it's honestly flattering. I originally started watching these videos to know more about Scotland, and you talking about Scottish ties to American history that I never knew about got me hooked! Your videos are awesome! Keep it up!
Omg so sorry to hear about your friend. Journalists have a very dangerous job sometimes. Respect to her.
So good to see your post today! Thank you for appreciating America and real Americans and not expecting us to be like all those TV actors. Another aspect of Memorial Day in America is honoring our family members who are deceased. Today my husband and I traveled to three small towns close to us to decorate the graves of our family members. We are professional florists so we made beautiful silk flower arrangements to sit on top of the headstones. Not everyone does this but those who wish to are a significant number. So it still is ‘Decoration Day’ somewhat! A large part of the population will grill outside, find a place to swim, saturate our yards, houses, cars and even our selves with the American flag or red, white and blue clothing choices. We are VERY patriotic! Probably 1/4th of the population has Scottish blood so we are very excited to meet someone from Scotland! BTW I have NEVER been to Washington, it is in my future plans so I am very jealous that you have been but very proud also. If you every go through any small town in America on Memorial Day you would be invited to eat with almost anyone you meet if you explain your adventure! We would have a fun, family oriented relaxing day on Fri, Sat, Sun or Monday of Memorial Day weekend! Come again soon!
Thanks Shaun - you went to a very special place when you visited Arlington, especially on Memorial Day. I have family buried there and feel as if I have a heartfelt connection.
I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, what a tragic end. RIP.
Thank uou
My mother's family is from upstate New York. Beautiful area. The Finger Lakes are awesome. A place of historical significance from the American Revolution is Fort Ticandoroga. Where one of the battles took place. What a place to visit. My ancestor fought in the American Revolution, the first Battle of Long Island. He was under General George Washington and was a POW for four years of the Revolution. My father served in the Coast Guard after WWIi, and he is buried at the National Cemetery in Burnell, Florida. A peaceful and tranqill place. I remember my family and those who served and died tommorow. So much history throughout the US for you and yours to discover. Take care.
It’s wonderful to hear how you love my country. 🇺🇸 Thank you for visiting and please come back. My family and I all live around Charlotte, NC and we’d love to do a pub crawl with you. My husband and I were talking about visiting Scotland this year but now we don’t know when that will ever happen. I share your sentiments on coronavirus. It’s got to go. When you come back, Shaun, be sure to visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. It’s so amazing! Cheers!!
Love it! You’re welcome anytime! Hi from coastal Virginia!! My paternal great grandparents are Scottish, so it’s cool to see the connection.
Memorial Day: it’s a tearjerker. The US isn’t just a haphazard country or one of simple cultural/genetic heritage. We’re a land maintained by freedom, curiosity, tenacity, and courage. Those who died to preserve this precious “Great Experiment” are my greatest heroes. There are many sayings in America about liberty, but this one gets to me: “from time to time, the tree of Liberty must be watered with the blood of patriots.”
Definitely should come back for the 4th of July, another great (non-political) holiday in America.
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Happy to hear you had such a nice experience. Hope your future excursions into our country keep exceeding your expectations.and thank you for you kind words about our America .
Great Videos Shaun... My family immigrated from Scotland to America in the late 1600's. They settled in the Appalachian Mountain Spike in East Tennessee and carved a life out for themselves. We have a family Bible tracing Births and Deaths all the way back to the 1600's in Scotland. Many of the people that settled in the mountains of this region have Scottish roots.
Thank you so much for your very positive comments about your first experience in the US....and especially on Memorial Day! My father did not fall in battle but did serve in WW II on Okinawa and Guam and talked about those experiences at several Memorial Day services through the years. Hearing you speak so fondly of the US is something to be shared with others who allow negativity to guide them. Enjoy all your experiences you have when you come across the pond. Thank you!
I like the point that we're both Allies and our dead are your dead and vice versa. When I learn, as an American, of how defiant and courageous the UK were in WW2 against Germany it makes me proud even though I'm not from there
Nicely done, Shaun. Thank you for the respect and honor you have shown for our fallen American soldiers.
From a proud American, thank you for this Shaun! So heartbroken to hear the tragic loss of your great friend. May she Rest In Peace!
At 14:00, "Look, a squirrel at the White House!" LOL 😂 JFK used to feed the squirrels from the Oval Office. 🐿
Wonderful video! Really enjoyed watching it and learning more about your experience here in the states. :)
Your video definitely moved me and made me feel grateful for the privilege of living here. Thank you for making this one, it means a lot!
Lovely post, Shaun. You've probably noticed that many of us Americans are big huggers. :-)
Since you've been to Florida you should understand this comment, Washington DC was originally a swamp area, almost like the Everglades.
Memorial Day was also the day for people to decorate with flowers the graves of all loved ones. As a child we went to three different cemeteries in Worcester, MA. to visit the graves grand parents, aunts, uncles, cousins. That's where our parents shared stories of these people... the history of Italian immigration from the 1890s onward. I learned so much.
Thank you for your passion toward my country! What a great time to have your first visit!
What an incredible experience! This is something that not even many Americans have done before, so well done!
My brother was killed in 2006 in Iraq. It is nice to see the respect you have shown in celebrating memorial day with us. In Louisiana we celebrate by hangin outside and cooking BBQ on the smoker. You are welcome down here anytime.
We're in South Carolina and we had a cookout with our family. I thought this was a great video. I am a newer subscriber and didn't know about this trip so this was nice to see. Glad you had a great trip and got to experience Memorial Day here.
Many Americans get together with family and grill food outside and enjoy the day.
Awesome. As a American Veteran I say thank you for your respect
Shaun, Cheers to my Scottish Cousin! Thank you for featuring Memorial Day in America. We celebrate by visiting our loved one's gravesites. Later, we usually head over to a relative's home, or friend, for a huge barbecue. The women prepare & bring their favorite dishes that go well with barbecued meats. And Shaun, as you know, we take barbecuing here very seriously! Memorial Day here in America is a serious holiday where we all honor those who fought in wars & those that did not survive the wars they served in. So, we most definately honor the fallen, but also the survivors of war. In America, we honor ALL Veterans & Active Duty Military, and all that fought for American Values for Freedom. It IS a huge holiday here, and I am so glad you got to experience the Honorable Day at Arlington National Cemetary. I've been there myself; when you see all those grave markers, it is an overwhelming experience. I cried. Thank you for featuring your experience on our great National Holiday. I will be saying prayers for my beloved friends that fell in the Vietnam Conflict (War), and older Family and friends that survived or fell, or those who have passed on. Cheers to Scotland and much Love❣
Shawn thank you for being so respectful of our country 🇺🇸and our president. I really appreciate it!
So glad you had a wonderful time, Shaun. I hope you can get back here soon. I currently live in Texas, but have lived in all regions of the US. North, South, East and West. And they are VASTLY different in climate, landscapes, etc. So I hope you can get to sample all areas, as this country in HUGE...as you already know. The East Coast is famous for it's high humidity levels--that's why you felt so uncomfortable in the heat. I have family who live out West, where the air is much drier, almost zero humidity--and they can't take the humidity of the East. Hoping all this madness is over soon....we would love to have you back. You are so refreshing, and real! AND you remind us of our Scots ancestors---and we feel that deep bond that exists between our 2 countries ♥
Glad you had a great trip to America and to Washington DC!! There is so much to see there and all the museums and monuments are free to visit. America the beautiful is so true. We have our issues and ugliness, but most is beautiful. Contrary to what you see of the radicals on Twitter, most of us love, are proud of and respect our country. I hope one day to get to yours too! God Bless You and your friends!!
Man you brought tears to my eyes...love my Country America ... also love people in the UK our roots go deep ❤🙏
Thank you for the kind words, happy you were given this opportunity. Our countries have so much in common, and need to be proud of the English heritage, and ptomote it.
So, sad to hear about your friend. Looking forward to you getting back here, & enjoying more of your content.
Glad you got to spend the day there and experience the meaning of Memorial Day to Americans. You need to show the variation of Scotland’s tribute to your service members that died in the service of “Scotland”. Have a Good day and God Bless.
Native Washingtonian here and missing home. Thanks for sharing your experience. So sorry about your friend. Love your channel!
Thanks for your positive comments about the people you met in the United States! 😊
Rest In pease Mrs. McKee (forgive me if misspelled). A dedicated journalist is always a horribly tragic loss. The world would be ignorant without such brave people.
Thank you, totally correct 💜
The memorials and monuments are usually very very crowded about this time but this year is different - if you go down there now you will find that there are only a few people and it is quite quiet and serene...actually quite nice. You get to really feel the emotional impact of the monuments and memorials rather than struggling it out shoulder to shoulder with thousands of sweaty tourists and giggling teenagers
Poor Shaun, being succumbed to plump's endless droning. My maternal grandfather is buried at Arlington National Cemetary. I live so close and have visited him three times. You found out how DC was and it wasn't even summer. Love and light to your friend that passed.
Shaun I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Much love from West Virginia. ❤ May she rest in peace.
I'm so sorry about your friend. Sure am glad you were invited back then so we get all this great content.
I'm so glad you got to come and have such a great experience here! I'm glad you met so many friendly faces and were so warmly welcomed! Come back soon!
Memorial Day was called decoration Day because that was the day we decorated the graves with flowers.
Shaun, my heart goes out to the fallen. As you pointed out, when unrest breaks out, journalists and innocent people die. I'll pray for your safety during your travels and well as the family of your friend. We need people like you to show us a fresh new prospective on people, places and options.
Thank you for sharing your free spirit with us!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Journalists are often on the front lines and lose their lives trying to record the truth. They are performing a sacred duty.
A favorite quote of mine actually comes from a fictional character: "Nothing is worse for a free society than a press that is in service to the military and the politicians".
True journalists deserve as much respect as soldiers.
Memorial Day is a very American holiday. It must have been a great first American experience for you, just because it is so unique to our country and such a special day. I am glad that you love my country. It makes me even more proud to be an American.
Firstly, I’m so sorry about your friend. That’s absolutely horrible.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve served in the Army for over 20 years and still haven’t seen Arlington Cemetery in person. In fact, my full time job is in Military Funeral Honors! I’ve been doing that for 20 years also.
I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. That’s right, the home of the Indy500! The race is held on Memorial Day Weekend every year. This year it had to be postponed until August 23rd because of C19. If you ever want to come see the world’s biggest spectacle in racing, I can get you tickets and you’re welcome to stay at my house. Open offer!!! A couple years ago my friend from New Zealand came. It’s a once in a lifetime experience!!!
Welcome, Shaun - Thank you for taking part in honoring our defenders.
What a wonderful way to experience America on your first trip to the great U.S.A.. Thank you for sharing it.
Hi Shaun. Right now life is hard in almost every country of this world. Our discouragement is high, but our hopes for a great future is also high. We truly appreciate your video. Sometimes I am discouraged with my own country and all I have to do is watch one of your videos and see it from your point of view to know how special it really is. I wish to meet you one day along the streets of either US or Scotland (in which I love). You are a bright spot in hard times. Thank you.
Thank you sir for leaving politics out of your content and for not confusing the American people with whoever is or is not in power. Thank you for being, always entertaining, informative and fun. Slainte! Can't wait until I visit Your country some time next year... Assuming this virus is finally gone by then.
this was an exciting video for me to watch, as im from dc and have lived here my whole life! i'm so glad you had a nice time here, so please come back when the quarantines are lifted in both dc and edinburgh! also rip to lyra, she must have been a wonderful person, and she was very strong to go and do what she did.
Hi Shaun! I am a Retired U.S. Army Veteran and saw an opportunity for you to learn a little more about Memorial Day. I know there are even those here in the U.S. that say "Have a Happy Memorial Day". However, saying "Happy" in front of Memorial Day do not go together. The holiday is actually a somber day to remember those who have "Given All" for the good of their country. The problem we have here in the U.S. is that it has become commercialized by companies only interested in making monetary profit. From the veteran perspective we see it as a day of remembering our fallen friends, ancestors and reflection. I am not knocking you for saying "Happy Memorial Day", just wanted to help you understand more about how it is perceived by many in the U.S. Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for sharing this! I was born in DC and raised in Maryland (currently living in OH), so this holds a special place in my heart. I recognize the sound of the 17 year cicadas in the background! I haven't experienced that in quite a while! 🙂
Fantastic video! It makes me so happy that people we so welcoming. That is what makes me most proud to be American, kindness.
When it's done you should come to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Dells has a lot of fun things to do. If you come during August, you should go to Oshkosh to see Airventure.
Devil's Lake! 😁
Wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed your video on Frazier’s Ridge. I live not too far from Boone, near Asheville. Maybe, one day, we’ll get to met. Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day.
So sorry for your loss of your friend!
Thanks Shaun. So happy that you shared that amazing day! Really enjoy your videos! 🇺🇸
Sorry about your friend. 🏵️
Thanks Sean, it was nice to hear. But so sorry about your friend. May she RIP.
Thank you very much 💜
Have i been watching your channel this long already? Time flies
So sorry for the loss of your friend. Love your enthusiasm!!
What a nice thing to stumble upon on Memorial Day! I'm so happy that you had a wonderful experience and met nice people. I'm excited for you to visit other parts of America so you can not only learn about our great land, but you will meet even more amazing people. The South and the Midwest have some of the best people anywhere! New Orleans is home to me and unlike any other city in American... can't wait until you visit her! Happy Travels!
Thank you very much - I was already in New Orleans and LOVED it. My new favourite place. See some of the videos from NOLA here: ruclips.net/p/PLvHMy_OWSWruqnu0UO9LjjYQAeDo6G58D
@@shaunvlog Just watched your whole catolog of New Orleans videos... OMG, LOVED IT!!! I lmao on the Hurricane vid. We locals were RAISED on those as wee bairns. Thanks for memorializing my city.
Shaun, you are more educated about this country than at least 80% of us Americans..i have only been to two states in my 40yrs of existence..and i live in one of those two states
Back in the day, a foreign ambassador’s posting to DC was ranked as a tropical post. Imagine being there pre-AC!
So sorry about your friend. Thank you for your thoughts on American's and our culture.
It is really cool to see spaces in my own country through you Shaun. Thanks.
Shaun, it was such a pleasure watching your video and how your first experience in the US was like. The fact that it was such an obviously positive experience for you was nice to hear. America gets slammed so much, that when a rare instance of someone not from the US actually has something nice to say about it, it's disarmingly refreshing. So yeah, please come back as soon as this stupid beer virus thing is over and enjoy your stay here. America is admittedly not perfect at all, but it's unique in that pretty much anybody can come here and rise to whatever level of success they want as long as they're willing to put in the sacrifices in order to achieve it. And if you ever want to experience the true quintessential "California beach experience" and not the glammed up Hollywood version of it, I would suggest you stop and visit Huntington Beach (it's not called Surf City USA for no reason), Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. Bring tons of sunscreen though, because you'll need it! Plenty of sunshine!! Welcome Shaun!!!
I'm sorry you lost your friend. She would be proud of you.
Being Scottish/Irish American I am looking forward to visiting Scotland. Hopefully soon. Great video.
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. How these things happen to such gentle spirits is hard to understand and heartbreaking.
Shaun! So glad you visited Kennedy Space Center ... across the Indian River from where I live (Titusville FL).
Hi my neighbor to the south. (Daytona Beach here.) I'm sad that he's already been to Florida, because he probably won't be back. There is just too much else for him to see. He is one of my favorite RUclipsrs. I would have liked to have met him.
I love this video and all you are doing abuts outlander or Scotland. Bless you and stay safe. 🙏💕🇩🇰
First of all, I would like to say "Ceud mile failte!" from an American of Mexican ancestry that just so happens to have Scot-Irish ancestry through Northern Ireland and English ancestry through England. I am glad that this trip was a life-changing experience for you.
I am a Vietnam veteran and went to DC for the first (and so far only) time, when the statue of The Three Fighting Men was dedicated.
I am also a Scottish Country dancer and we were supposed to go to Scotland this year for a big meet up of some kind. Had we gone, then we would have been the first American contingent to attend. Unfortunately, the coronavirus changed everything. I hope to visit Scotland some day, until then, Slainte Mhath mo caraid!
It's so nice to find your video today...thanks for all your complaints about American...we get a lot of stereotypes about American and your showing a side I want people to see ... I myself am a Native American Indian (Algonquin and Mohawk) tribes..
I live near Niagara Falls about 20 minutes away and if you come here let me know and I will give you a tour of Niagara Falls new York... most people dont know Niagara Falls is half in Canada and half in American New York state...
Your friend Dennis Clause.
Thank you Dennis, id love to see the falls and will take you up on that
I am very sorry to hear of your friend, yes I have seen her in a several of your videos. Memorial Day is not just about those who served and died during wartime, it is about those who have served in the armed forces and died even years later. It is about the sacrifice they have all made being away from home, family, friends, loved ones. A lot of the bikers that you had seen are in fact veterans themselves, probably Vietnam Vets, there to pay their respects to their Brothers in Arms. For them as for any soldier it doesn't matter what war they served, they all experienced the same sacrifice, just some never came back. Memorial Day, for me, I am going to try and visit my dad, he served in the Korean war and is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Arlington of the West). He did not die on the battlefield but in his own bed, in his own home next to the woman he had been married to for over 65 years. He led a good and great life, but made it home to raise a family.
Thank you for being so transparent about the US. It gets a bad wrap from foreigners and I’m glad that you are able to break those
I am really sorry to hear about your friend. It's terrible. Thanks for the video. It was a good one.