I was once on a Delta Airlines plane bringing a fallen hero to Atlanta. When we landed, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a VIP on board--a fallen military hero. Please wait to deplane until his casket has been offloaded. If you have a tight connection, rest assured the airline knows you are here and will hold the plane for you." The cabin was so quiet during that time that one could have heard a pin drop.
Thank you for the compassion & respect you & your fellow passengers showed to this fallen soldier. That is the way it should be Unlike the plane where the passengers were in an uproar over the delay. I was enraged & saddened when I saw it on the news. I would have been honored to have been part of this heros last flight especially knowing his sacrifice was for me to live the life I do. Shameful.
I was on a Southwest flight and same thing. I was in tears. I was an Army RN from 1998-2015. My husband grabbed my hand because he knew I was gonna cry. I may not have been built to take lives, but I was made to save them.
I am retired from the US Air Force and this tribute brings a tear to my eye every time. God be with all of our fallen soldiers. Your work on earth is done....
Brother salute to brothers and sisters in serviced those didn't made home hugs from me. luckily for you made so far able landed safety and sound you're shouldn't maybe god's another plans further down the in you're life. ♥
I am a 32.year retired combat marine sniper. I am tougher than most and weaker than none. No matter what is happening in the world at the moment when this song is played I have tears!
As you may have noticed from the control tower conversations, it makes no difference what airfield an Angel flight takes off from or lands on, it is always number 1 in the pattern. Even Air Force 1 yields its position to the Angel Flight.
Casey is correct, Angel Flight is top of the list always! Wizard, The egotesticle one who gave every paycheck to the Vets? I got this Bob, Your right. So Wizard how's ole Joe working out for you these day's? LOL One that left...... RRRIIIIGGHHHTT! He won b!tch! DC has been under military control for nearly a year! Why is that?
Even Air Force One has to stand back while the Angel Flight takes the number one spot. That's how it should be. Thank you for posting this wonderful video and you are correct, the song is awesome.
Signalman First Class Eugene Mitchell Skaggs, 33, of Ansted, West Virginia, died when his ship, the U.S.S. Oklahoma, came under attack with four other battleships anchored at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Coming home here in Riverside this Friday. Send him a prayer, a thank you and a finally your home. God Bless our Soldiers.
Angel Flights (flights with fallen soldiers) are given priority when taking off or landing. They even get priority over Air Force One. I guarantee you will not look at a C-130 Hercules the same way after you watch this video.
"Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause." - Abraham Lincoln
I've seen this video many times & it makes me cry everytime. I worked for a major airline in Los Angeles for 36 years & you would be surprised how many fallen servicemen are transported home. Each one is treated with respect as their casket is offloaded from the plane. Military personnel, policemen, firemen, pilots, mechanics all lined up in formation to honor them. Family members are usually planeside as well. It ripped my heart out everytime I saw it. Thank you for reacting to this video.
Man this took me back to Memorial Day 1995 when we buried my Dad. He was a WWII Vet, soldiers came up from Ft. Knox, Kentucky and performed his graveside ceremony, 21 gun salute and Taps. When they hand you that folded flag it hits home. This song was very emotional for me. Thanks for posting.
@@nokillplz8052 they placed all of the shells from my Dads 21 gun salute inside of his of his folded flag and that's where they remain to this day. It's a very emotional ceremony.
I'm a country music girl but have been out of the loop for the last many years (sick husband) so had never heard this. I'm crying so hard, I can barely see to type. God Bless the soldiers that bring our boys and girls home. It means so much to the families. Thank you for playing this.
My Daddy was career Air Force and was flight crew on C-130 H. He was so proud of his service to his country. " All I ever wanted to do was fly. Leave this world and live in the sky" reminds me of him. He has been gone 4 years and I miss him so much.
I've seen that video and every time it makes me cry. I have much respect for anyone who served in the military. I've had family members who served in the military. Your reaction is what many of us have also.
Hello Dons 👋 on the courtesy of the red white and blue you had asked about that and I had just seen a video on the Angel flight, a beautiful sight but very sad❤ I love on the video the pilot saying "we have a hero on board " choked me up 👍
@@TheDonsChannel another good military song is (I'm already there) by Lonestar and here's the link: ruclips.net/video/ZogGAgiLHFg/видео.html 🇺🇸 🎗 🗽 🇺🇸 🎗 🗽 I thought it would be good for you to listen to since Monday is Memorial Day. I just wanted to say one more thing when it comes to Toby Keith he goes overseas 2 or 3 times a year to support the troops and puts on a concert for them. Which I think you can see that in his videos. Besides country music I don't believe anyone from anyother genres of music support the military like country music singers do and country music has some of the best songs that's ever been made to support our soldiers.
OMG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping and praying you'd react to this one... most people outside of the military, and even a few within it, have no idea about these dedicated men and women who escort our fallen back to their families. They have my utmost respect for doing a very emotionally difficult job and doing with the highest honor and care. To me, they are unsung heroes, along with the men and women who work graves registration and burial duty. The toll it can take on them, mentally and emotionally can be overwhelming and they truly don't get the credit they deserve.
I am in hysterical tears right now. There are so many brave men and women who tirelessly serve in areas of conflict to help others and we here at home remain free. Freedom really is NOT free, there is a price paid, and unfortunately that price is the highest in the land.
This song stops me every time. It was written after talking to pilots who flew their fellow Texas Air National Guard members home. My dad served with this unit.
My Uncle died in WWII as an Airforce gunner. Until she died in her90's my Aunt would cry whenever she saw an Air Force plane fly on TV or overhead. rest in peace Aunt Maedean and Uncle Sonny.
Thank you for playing my request, though I am sure others requested it also. I play this when I feel dispair over the state of our nation. It always reminds me that there are these Heros.
I also requested this song. It’s my favorite patriotic song (after the National Anthem). I love a few others but it doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song, I always get teary-eyed. Such a beautiful tribute to the men and women who gave all to our country. As Memorial Day approaches it is essential that we pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Without them we would not be blessed with the freedoms we have.
I am impressed that you are more patriotic than a lot of Americans these days. I also was happy to see that unlike most reaction videos who stop 20 times to tell us about what they think when it is better to wait until the end to express their thoughts. Most of the time they lose the thoughts of the song and lyrics that they miss doing so. Thank you for not doing this. I have subscribed to your channel and will be adding to your site. Keep up the good work my friend.
Great song.... great album too! My nephew, who is almost 20, could sing that song word for word before he was 4. Every time I'd take him somewhere, he'd flip through my CDs and find the one I made for him with that song only on it... and he'd hit the repeat button and just sing along during the whole ride, whether it was an hour trip or just around the block.
You might like the movie from 2008 called "Taking Chance". Based on the true story of a combat casualty being brought home to his family after being KIA...
I've known about the Angel Flight for quite a while, and when I have seen that plane, I have broken down in tears just knowing about the ones that they are flying. Thank you all for your service.
I suggested this song on your reactions to Toby Keith and I put a link to it but if you did see it on my comment you will be the first person to ever react to my suggestion. The one thing I really do respect is when a soldier is assigned to be with one of his fellow comrades who has died they never leave them until they are buried and they are also there for the families to. You have to respect a soldier that is willing to be there for their fallen comrades because they don't do it just once they see family after family and the hurt that is in their eyes. I don't know if I could do that.
I buried my husband in 2003 after long fought battle with agent Orange,he was a 2 tour combat medic in Vietnam,my Dad died in 2005,wounded WW11 veteran,memorial day at my home is not cookouts and celebration,it is a somber and tearful day,God bless them all
Understand, sort of. My dad is fighting Parkinson's, believes to be from Agent Orange. It will win. That is hard to say. These men (and women) give so much only to be repaid with a slow, ugly death. War is not a respecter of people. I am so sorry for all the struggles your family has faced. I am also grateful and proud. Thank you to them, and to you.
@@jennyhagemann2538 You are so sweet. Thank you. People don't realize how AO is not just a single person monster. It icon be generational. NY generation likely has health issues due to the exposure our fathers experienced. The sad reality of any war is that it doesn't end with a cease fire. God bless you and your family.
Angel Flights are Number 1 for takeoff and Number 1 for landing. ALWAYS! When the Angel Flights are ready, everyone else waits, no matter who or how important (they think) they are.
The chaff is out of context here. They don't do that to make the flight look like an angel. That is (obviously) in case they are fired upon - so that they can evade live fire directed at the plane. However, it is the same plane used for the Angel Flights, and it is also used to transport troops (live ones), the plane itself is big, so the chaff used is large and puts out a beautiful pattern. The song is amazing, and the job of returning remains back home is taken extremely seriously. The casket will have an escort whose job it is to see the fallen soldier/sailor/marine or coast guardsman to his family, to then smooth out red tape and see him/her to the grave.
@@leekistler1470 I am disabled. My father and brother both served, Dad in WWII - Army, Brother in Viet Nam - Air Force. My brother, obviously, is the source of most of what I know about airplanes. Oh and Tom Clancy. I don't believe I said anything negative as I am a true fan. Feel free to let yourself out, no one will mind.
When this song came out, I had been out of the Navy maybe 10 years but my cousin and his wife were active duty Air Force, at that time stationed at Dover AFB in Delaware. This is the east coast receiving center for US military remains. My cousin and his wife were crew chiefs and flew many missions bringing our sons and daughters home for the last time from the combat theater, or further on to their home of record for the last time. As a veteran this song hits home. So much so that it is one of only TWO songs I have ever downloaded (until 3 months ago we still had dialup) it was worth the 3 hour download time. I still tear up every time. The other song? Another one you'll love! A Soldier's Silent Night by Father Ted Berndt. (Himself a Korean war Marine) written by a US Marine in the 80's. Father Ted was battling pancreatic cancer when he recorded it. He passed just a few months later
This is a very powerful video. There are fallen soldiers on these flights and the plane leaves a smoke trails that looks like an Angel. The fallen are on their last flight as they reach out and touch the face of God, and the Heavens sing and welcomes them with open arms. God bless all our soldiers living and dead. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹🌹🌹
It is a hard song to listen too even watch and words don't do it justice. Respect to all service personnel at home and abroad and those who gave it all
I meant to recommend this song/video to you but keep forgetting to do so! Glad you got on it! Every time I hear this I get chills, goosebumps and a lot of tears! I really appreciate you and your reactions!🙏🏻❤️✌🏻🇺🇸
Till Valhalla brothers and sister till God calls upon us to fight evil one last time till then rest in peace we have the watch from here .... present arms we salute you
Tomorrow is Veterans Day May 31, 2021 in the US and I would be honored if you can play this video to all the veterans all around the world " homeless musicians put Florida and Georgia line to shame which they have such talent and can't believe he's homeless .
Haven't heard much out of Radney Foster for years. Another song that almost brings you to tears. I believe the Country Music singers are the most patriotic of all types of singers. Guess I'll look up when he did this song.
I would like to recommend to anyone who might be interested in how a hero is taken care of once he or she is brought home after the Angel Flight has landed … please watch the movie Taking Chance … it’s a true story. Thank you to all of our US Airmen, Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Guardsmen and for those who lost their loved ones, may your memories bring you comfort and God grant you peace. My Uncle never made it home…he was KIA on 10/2/44 and is buried in The Netherlands. He was with the 82nd Airborne and was also part of D-Day. God bless to all ☺️
So Sad and Bittersweet... Thank you so very deeply for playing it. One of the most Beautiful songs is 3 Doors Down.." WHEN I'M GONE " IT IS A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR MILITARY MEN AND THE PEOPLE THEY LOVE. ❤🇺🇸🦅🙏🏼❤
That’s Darius Rucker singing backup. The story is that when Radney Foster approached him about the possibility of collaboration on this song he sent him a demo. Darius answered back” I would love to do this with you, as long as I can stop crying.”
Such an incredible video. I’m fortunate to live close to The Little Rock Air Force Base where C-130’s train. I see them fly over daily for training. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I had the privilige of being a civilian on an Angel Flight because a friend of mine made it possible. He requested that i get clearance for that because i knew some guys on that flight. We took of from Ramstein. Not a single word was spoken that entire flight, we all just payed our silent respect to the fallen heroes. Stepping on that plane was hard but easy compared to leaving it. Seeing families standing there wating for their fallen. Sure the women hit hard but the hardest hit was seeing the children there waiting for their das/mums coming home a heroes but not alive.
I don’t know how you do these. Im a hot mess right now with tears streaming! Great video and what a great song. I hadn’t heard this song or seen this video before and Im x-Air Force. Powerful - Moving! Thank you. 🙏❤️🙏❤️
If you have flown in the USA from 2001 to now, you have been part of Angel Flight. I flew to California years ago, and we were part of Angel Flight. The family was let out first. I sat in my seat and sent love and healing light.
Love your reactions! You don’t have to say too much to show how much you appreciate these very emotional songs. You definitely do more than a lot of reactors! 👍🏻❤️
Thank you so much for your respect. Such a shame my country seems to have forgotten what sacrifices so many have made for our wonderful country. God bless you sir.🇱🇷
As an active duty Master Sergeant, I volunteered to represent our country at funerals for the fallen. My team and I were dressed impeccably, and treated the occasion with the respect and gravitas it deserved. To this day, the proudest moments of my thirty year career.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your accent! Every time I watch this, I get chills! This video tears at your heartstrings while watching it. There are only 2 places I would love to visit and they are England and Scotland. I had no idea Chef Ramsey's family is from Scotland. If you want to watch another great video, watch 'American Soldier' by Toby Keith, here on YT. I lost it when the little boy gives his father a salute when he is boarding the transport flight to go fight. His 'Courtesy of the Red White and Blue' is another fabulous song.
I was once on a Delta Airlines plane bringing a fallen hero to Atlanta. When we landed, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a VIP on board--a fallen military hero. Please wait to deplane until his casket has been offloaded. If you have a tight connection, rest assured the airline knows you are here and will hold the plane for you." The cabin was so quiet during that time that one could have heard a pin drop.
Thank you for the compassion & respect you & your fellow passengers showed to this fallen soldier. That is the way it should be Unlike the plane where the passengers were in an uproar over the delay. I was enraged & saddened when I saw it on the news. I would have been honored to have been part of this heros last flight especially knowing his sacrifice was for me to live the life I do. Shameful.
I was on a Southwest flight and same thing. I was in tears. I was an Army RN from 1998-2015. My husband grabbed my hand because he knew I was gonna cry. I may not have been built to take lives, but I was made to save them.
I am retired from the US Air Force and this tribute brings a tear to my eye every time. God be with all of our fallen soldiers. Your work on earth is done....
Brother salute to brothers and sisters in serviced those didn't made home hugs from me. luckily for you made so far able landed safety and sound you're shouldn't maybe god's another plans further down the in you're life. ♥
thank you for your service
It hits hard
I am a 32.year retired combat marine sniper. I am tougher than most and weaker than none. No matter what is happening in the world at the moment when this song is played I have tears!
As you may have noticed from the control tower conversations, it makes no difference what airfield an Angel flight takes off from or lands on, it is always number 1 in the pattern. Even Air Force 1 yields its position to the Angel Flight.
well unless its the egotesticle chee-tos one tht left lol
@@wizard3z868 Doesn't matter who you voted for your comment is disgusting
Casey is correct, Angel Flight is top of the list always! Wizard, The egotesticle one who gave every paycheck to the Vets? I got this Bob, Your right. So Wizard how's ole Joe working out for you these day's? LOL One that left...... RRRIIIIGGHHHTT! He won b!tch! DC has been under military control for nearly a year! Why is that?
@@wizard3z868 no he’s the one who made the rule
@@jacobmarley285 - Bullsh!t. Outright. That is a LIE.
My poor father took that flight. He was only 19 when he was killed in the Vietnam War. I'm so damn proud to be his son! ❤❤😢😢
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You're a lovely man. Thank you for appreciating our country while some of our own citizens degrade it.
Even Air Force One has to stand back while the Angel Flight takes the number one spot. That's how it should be. Thank you for posting this wonderful video and you are correct, the song is awesome.
The Angel Flights are a sacred calling. Bless the pilots and crew as well as the fallen heroes.
Oh my gosh! I've never heard this song before, it was beautiful. R.I.P. American heroes, you're with God and the angels.
If this song dont touch you you wouldn't understand the meaning. Stand down my Brother's you've been relieved.
Signalman First Class Eugene Mitchell Skaggs, 33, of Ansted, West Virginia, died when his ship, the U.S.S. Oklahoma, came under attack with four other battleships anchored at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Coming home here in Riverside this Friday. Send him a prayer, a thank you and a finally your home. God Bless our Soldiers.
Angel Flights (flights with fallen soldiers) are given priority when taking off or landing. They even get priority over Air Force One. I guarantee you will not look at a C-130 Hercules the same way after you watch this video.
Thank ma'am
I am reminded almost every day C130's fly from Schenectady Co. Airport almost daily. Low level flights give me heart felt chills.
You are almost right. They don't get priority over Aur Force One. Everything else yes, but not over the President
Actually they do get priority over Air Force One. I am 100% right. @jasonburger4173
I live a few miles from that base where they fly out of...
it's the only flight that takes priority over Air Force One.
As it should.
Thank you to all of our American heros who fight and those who gave their lives fighting to keep our country FREE.
RIP to all our fallen U.S. and coalition troops. Thank you for your service.
Being a Disabled Veteran and have 2 sisters serve with me in the early 90's . And now having one Sailor and one Marine son this is hard to listen to.
"Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause." - Abraham Lincoln
Can't serve as i won't pass Meps but ill be damned if i don't become a certified mechanic and join the Air Force civilian service
Damn ... Lincoln just can't stop being wise even over a hundred years later. Thanks for the quote!
I've seen this video many times & it makes me cry everytime. I worked for a major airline in Los Angeles for 36 years & you would be surprised how many fallen servicemen are transported home. Each one is treated with respect as their casket is offloaded from the plane. Military personnel, policemen, firemen, pilots, mechanics all lined up in formation to honor them. Family members are usually planeside as well. It ripped my heart out everytime I saw it. Thank you for reacting to this video.
Man this took me back to Memorial Day 1995 when we buried my Dad. He was a WWII Vet, soldiers came up from Ft. Knox, Kentucky and performed his graveside ceremony, 21 gun salute and Taps. When they hand you that folded flag it hits home. This song was very emotional for me. Thanks for posting.
yeah i remember the day they buried my great grandfather who was a Korean war vet and the 21 gun salute i still have one of the shells from the salute
@@nokillplz8052 they placed all of the shells from my Dads 21 gun salute inside of his of his folded flag and that's where they remain to this day. It's a very emotional ceremony.
Thank you for your dad's service. Lots of love from me to your family from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@@Mikedadof2 thank you.
I share this every year on Memorial Day always brings tears
Same an veterans day
I've no words just tears. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I'm a country music girl but have been out of the loop for the last many years (sick husband) so had never heard this. I'm crying so hard, I can barely see to type. God Bless the soldiers that bring our boys and girls home. It means so much to the families. Thank you for playing this.
My Daddy was career Air Force and was flight crew on C-130 H. He was so proud of his service to his country. " All I ever wanted to do was fly. Leave this world and live in the sky" reminds me of him. He has been gone 4 years and I miss him so much.
I'm sorry to say I've never heard this song before...what a beautiful song! God bless all of our fallen warriors, and Godspeed. You're going home ❤
God bless you Brother. USMC 1978 to 2009. We leave no man behind, no matter how heavy the fire. All my boys came home.
I've seen that video and every time it makes me cry. I have much respect for anyone who served in the military. I've had family members who served in the military. Your reaction is what many of us have also.
Thanks Don! I am so proud of those who've given all for this country --- and so heartbroken for their loved ones!
Thank you, for playing this song. Darius Tucker , of Hoodie and the Blowfish, sang back up. Beautiful Song.
Didn’t know that! I love Darius Rucker and Hootie and the Blowfish!
Darius has made an awesome country artist!
I replayed it. I am stunned I didn’t catch it the first time. Good job. Beautiful song
@@cindyhart3351 Yes, there is a video of the live performance as well with Darius Rucker singing backup.
Radney Foster interviewed one of the pilots to get an understanding of this flight
Thank you for your respect.
My pleasure
I had several brothers go home on Angel Flifhts. Thank you my brothers, rest well!!!
Hello Dons 👋 on the courtesy of the red white and blue you had asked about that and I had just seen a video on the Angel flight, a beautiful sight but very sad❤ I love on the video the pilot saying "we have a hero on board " choked me up 👍
Very sad
Makes me ball! But makes me so proud to be an American! Thank each and every American who is and has served.🙏🙏❤️
I love how much respect you have for the military and the fallen. It’s heartening to see how much you feel.
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Radney Foster perform this song Live. He’s a wonderful songwriter
Thank you very much Diane for becoming our Patron. It's greatly appreciated
@@TheDonsChannel another good military song is (I'm already there) by Lonestar and here's the link: ruclips.net/video/ZogGAgiLHFg/видео.html
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I thought it would be good for you to listen to since Monday is Memorial Day. I just wanted to say one more thing when it comes to Toby Keith he goes overseas 2 or 3 times a year to support the troops and puts on a concert for them. Which I think you can see that in his videos. Besides country music I don't believe anyone from anyother genres of music support the military like country music singers do and country music has some of the best songs that's ever been made to support our soldiers.
@@TheDonsChannel you’ve seen angel flignt now if it isn’t too much trouble can you check out the B1 or the B”one”. And the ac130 specter
OMG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping and praying you'd react to this one... most people outside of the military, and even a few within it, have no idea about these dedicated men and women who escort our fallen back to their families. They have my utmost respect for doing a very emotionally difficult job and doing with the highest honor and care. To me, they are unsung heroes, along with the men and women who work graves registration and burial duty. The toll it can take on them, mentally and emotionally can be overwhelming and they truly don't get the credit they deserve.
I am in hysterical tears right now. There are so many brave men and women who tirelessly serve in areas of conflict to help others and we here at home remain free. Freedom really is NOT free, there is a price paid, and unfortunately that price is the highest in the land.
This song stops me every time. It was written after talking to pilots who flew their fellow Texas Air National Guard members home. My dad served with this unit.
God Bless your Dad.
A lot of the words in this song came straight from what the pilots said to the songwriters.
My Uncle died in WWII as an Airforce gunner. Until she died in her90's my Aunt would cry whenever she saw an Air Force plane fly on TV or overhead. rest in peace Aunt Maedean and Uncle Sonny.
Thank you for playing my request, though I am sure others requested it also. I play this when I feel dispair over the state of our nation. It always reminds me that there are these Heros.
I also requested this song. It’s my favorite patriotic song (after the National Anthem). I love a few others but it doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song, I always get teary-eyed. Such a beautiful tribute to the men and women who gave all to our country. As Memorial Day approaches it is essential that we pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Without them we would not be blessed with the freedoms we have.
I am impressed that you are more patriotic than a lot of Americans these days. I also was happy to see that unlike most reaction videos who stop 20 times to tell us about what they think when it is better to wait until the end to express their thoughts. Most of the time they lose the thoughts of the song and lyrics that they miss doing so. Thank you for not doing this. I have subscribed to your channel and will be adding to your site. Keep up the good work my friend.
Please react to Barry Sadler singing Ballad Of The Green Berets 1966. I believe you'd enjoy that.
Great song.... great album too! My nephew, who is almost 20, could sing that song word for word before he was 4. Every time I'd take him somewhere, he'd flip through my CDs and find the one I made for him with that song only on it... and he'd hit the repeat button and just sing along during the whole ride, whether it was an hour trip or just around the block.
You might like the movie from 2008 called "Taking Chance". Based on the true story of a combat casualty being brought home to his family after being KIA...
I have never heard that made me cry. Great song.
If you are not teared up, you have no pulse. All honor to our fallen, Semper Fi!!
I’ve not seen comments thanking YOU for YOUR service so ~ Thank You.
My pleasure. Thank you
I've known about the Angel Flight for quite a while, and when I have seen that plane, I have broken down in tears just knowing about the ones that they are flying. Thank you all for your service.
I suggested this song on your reactions to Toby Keith and I put a link to it but if you did see it on my comment you will be the first person to ever react to my suggestion. The one thing I really do respect is when a soldier is assigned to be with one of his fellow comrades who has died they never leave them until they are buried and they are also there for the families to. You have to respect a soldier that is willing to be there for their fallen comrades because they don't do it just once they see family after family and the hurt that is in their eyes. I don't know if I could do that.
I buried my husband in 2003 after long fought battle with agent Orange,he was a 2 tour combat medic in Vietnam,my Dad died in 2005,wounded WW11 veteran,memorial day at my home is not cookouts and celebration,it is a somber and tearful day,God bless them all
Understand, sort of. My dad is fighting Parkinson's, believes to be from Agent Orange. It will win. That is hard to say. These men (and women) give so much only to be repaid with a slow, ugly death. War is not a respecter of people. I am so sorry for all the struggles your family has faced. I am also grateful and proud. Thank you to them, and to you.
@@qqq1q1qqqqqqq I am so sorry sweetie,it has caused parkinsons,it is a terrible horrible thing to go through,God bless each of you💝💝💝💝💝
@@jennyhagemann2538 You are so sweet. Thank you. People don't realize how AO is not just a single person monster. It icon be generational. NY generation likely has health issues due to the exposure our fathers experienced. The sad reality of any war is that it doesn't end with a cease fire. God bless you and your family.
@@qqq1q1qqqqqqq Much love from Alabama ❤❤❤❤❤
@@jennyhagemann2538 right back at ya from Texas!!!! 😉❤❤❤💓💓💓
I watch this video every time it comes up. I'm a 60year old Air force vet and it makes me weep Everytime
I have watched this many times and get tears in my eyes every single time. Beautiful - and sad -but beautiful.
Angel Flights are Number 1 for takeoff and Number 1 for landing. ALWAYS!
When the Angel Flights are ready, everyone else waits, no matter who or how important (they think) they are.
The chaff is out of context here. They don't do that to make the flight look like an angel. That is (obviously) in case they are fired upon - so that they can evade live fire directed at the plane. However, it is the same plane used for the Angel Flights, and it is also used to transport troops (live ones), the plane itself is big, so the chaff used is large and puts out a beautiful pattern. The song is amazing, and the job of returning remains back home is taken extremely seriously. The casket will have an escort whose job it is to see the fallen soldier/sailor/marine or coast guardsman to his family, to then smooth out red tape and see him/her to the grave.
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I am disabled. My father and brother both served, Dad in WWII - Army, Brother in Viet Nam - Air Force.
My brother, obviously, is the source of most of what I know about airplanes. Oh and Tom Clancy. I don't believe I said anything negative as I am a true fan. Feel free to let yourself out, no one will mind.
Thank you for viewing this. This is Memorial Day weekend here in the States and we are all remembering our Fallen. Semper Fi
When this song came out, I had been out of the Navy maybe 10 years but my cousin and his wife were active duty Air Force, at that time stationed at Dover AFB in Delaware. This is the east coast receiving center for US military remains. My cousin and his wife were crew chiefs and flew many missions bringing our sons and daughters home for the last time from the combat theater, or further on to their home of record for the last time. As a veteran this song hits home. So much so that it is one of only TWO songs I have ever downloaded (until 3 months ago we still had dialup) it was worth the 3 hour download time. I still tear up every time.
The other song? Another one you'll love!
A Soldier's Silent Night by Father Ted Berndt. (Himself a Korean war Marine) written by a US Marine in the 80's.
Father Ted was battling pancreatic cancer when he recorded it. He passed just a few months later
REST in PEACE,
My Brothers and Sisters that have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice..
Thank you for this. You are a tender hearted man. Blessed be...
This made me sob like a baby. Such a beautiful tribute we in the USA 🇺🇸 give to our fallen heroes! God bless everyone! ❤️
Amazing. Prayers to all of the fallen heroes.
This moved me to tears. I had never heard this song before.
This is a very powerful video. There are fallen soldiers on these flights and the plane leaves a smoke trails that looks like an Angel. The fallen are on their last flight as they reach out and touch the face of God, and the Heavens sing and welcomes them with open arms. God bless all our soldiers living and dead. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for watching Angel Flight I have had many family that came home and many have passed this has a special meaning for me, thank you again !
31 May is US Memorial Day
This made me think of the movie Taking Chance. So touching, based on a true story.
Deepest LOVE, APPRECIATION AND HEARTFELT THANKS to ALL our MILITARY!!!👍🏻💖🇺🇲
It is a hard song to listen too even watch and words don't do it justice. Respect to all service personnel at home and abroad and those who gave it all
I meant to recommend this song/video to you but keep forgetting to do so! Glad you got on it! Every time I hear this I get chills, goosebumps and a lot of tears! I really appreciate you and your reactions!🙏🏻❤️✌🏻🇺🇸
BTW, look up “Angel Flight” under Snopes. It clarifies a lot of things on many things especially this one!🙏🏻❤️✌🏻🇺🇸
Till Valhalla brothers and sister till God calls upon us to fight evil one last time till then rest in peace we have the watch from here .... present arms we salute you
Tomorrow is Veterans Day May 31, 2021 in the US and I would be honored if you can play this video to all the veterans all around the world " homeless musicians put Florida and Georgia line to shame which they have such talent and can't believe he's homeless .
Haven't heard much out of Radney Foster for years. Another song that almost brings you to tears. I believe the Country Music singers are the most patriotic of all types of singers. Guess I'll look up when he did this song.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I would like to recommend to anyone who might be interested in how a hero is taken care of once he or she is brought home after the Angel Flight has landed … please watch the movie Taking Chance … it’s a true story. Thank you to all of our US Airmen, Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Guardsmen and for those who lost their loved ones, may your memories bring you comfort and God grant you peace. My Uncle never made it home…he was KIA on 10/2/44 and is buried in The Netherlands. He was with the 82nd Airborne and was also part of D-Day. God bless to all ☺️
It doesn’t matter how many times I see this video I still get chills. God bless the men and women who serve to protect our freedom.
My dad is in was in the Vietnam and he's alive and we respect him
So Sad and Bittersweet... Thank you so very deeply for playing it. One of the most Beautiful songs is 3 Doors Down.." WHEN I'M GONE " IT IS A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR MILITARY MEN AND THE PEOPLE THEY LOVE. ❤🇺🇸🦅🙏🏼❤
I'm crying,the families that lose their loved ones is just so heart wrenching
I cry every time I hear this song. My husband made it home safe but with a lot of difficult memories… I miss him so much.
Never, do ya ever have to find/struggle for the words, yer eyes & face, say what yer gob can't. Love showing these to my boys! Thank you, love these!
This one always gets to me!! RIP to all service members.......Peace to the families
That’s Darius Rucker singing backup. The story is that when Radney Foster approached him about the possibility of collaboration on this song he sent him a demo. Darius answered back” I would love to do this with you, as long as I can stop crying.”
Such an incredible video. I’m fortunate to live close to The Little Rock Air Force Base where C-130’s train. I see them fly over daily for training. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Given that this weekend is Memorial Day, it might be fun to show the Armed Forces Medley 2019 Memorial Day Concert. Hope you have a chance.
Oh gosh yes.
I'm prior service and crying like a baby. Thank you for sharing it brother.
I can't watch/listen to this without getting a lump in my throat!
All ready crying.
Wow, had never heard this and I'm sobbing. A beautiful song. Thank you to our fallen soldiers. SALUTE!!!
I had the privilige of being a civilian on an Angel Flight because a friend of mine made it possible. He requested that i get clearance for that because i knew some guys on that flight. We took of from Ramstein. Not a single word was spoken that entire flight, we all just payed our silent respect to the fallen heroes. Stepping on that plane was hard but easy compared to leaving it. Seeing families standing there wating for their fallen. Sure the women hit hard but the hardest hit was seeing the children there waiting for their das/mums coming home a heroes but not alive.
I don’t know how you do these. Im a hot mess right now with tears streaming! Great video and what a great song. I hadn’t heard this song or seen this video before and Im x-Air Force. Powerful - Moving! Thank you. 🙏❤️🙏❤️
I never heard this song before. It's beautiful and the singer does a wonderful job! Sweet video. God bless and keep our fallen heroes. ❤💛💜
If you have flown in the USA from 2001 to now, you have been part of Angel Flight. I flew to California years ago, and we were part of Angel Flight. The family was let out first. I sat in my seat and sent love and healing light.
I cry every time I hear this.
Love your reactions! You don’t have to say too much to show how much you appreciate these very emotional songs. You definitely do more than a lot of reactors! 👍🏻❤️
I cry every time I watch this😢very moving song
Coming from a military family from WWI forward, this song makes me cry!
This takes me back to a time in life when we all loved each other n souch love before greed came
This brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I listen to it every Memorial Day
Where they land is Sacred Ground.
Thank you so much for your respect. Such a shame my country seems to have forgotten what sacrifices so many have made for our wonderful country. God bless you sir.🇱🇷
As an active duty Master Sergeant, I volunteered to represent our country at funerals for the fallen. My team and I were dressed impeccably, and treated the occasion with the respect and gravitas it deserved. To this day, the proudest moments of my thirty year career.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your accent! Every time I watch this, I get chills! This video tears at your heartstrings while watching it. There are only 2 places I would love to visit and they are England and Scotland. I had no idea Chef Ramsey's family is from Scotland.
If you want to watch another great video, watch 'American Soldier' by Toby Keith, here on YT. I lost it when the little boy gives his father a salute when he is boarding the transport flight to go fight. His 'Courtesy of the Red White and Blue' is another fabulous song.
Mind you I don't even tan I'm a natural blond with red hair n all men all colors who served deserve respect