First time!! Swedish couple reacts to Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It!
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You need to do a reaction on the story of the unknown soldiers tomb
Just looked out the window at our flag, with tears in my eyes
Wow! How powerful. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Proud to be an American!
I wish you guys were American. We need more people that "GET IT".
This is why the flag is never to touch the ground!!!
If it does it is burned in a respectful ceremony. Several groups perform the ceremony and you can take the flag to them. Both my boys are Eagle Scouts and they have participated in this ceremony every 4 months for years. Loved the reaction.
Not ever.
@@tupelohoney622 They're not supposed to ever though.
And all other flags shall fly below the Stars and Stripes.
@@RagnarSigurdsson-g8r What other flags?
As an American, I am honored that people outside our boarders are interested in our National Anthem. Thanks. It means a lot to me and fellow veterans.
Thank you for sharing this story with so many who may have never heard it before. I love our beautiful country. She is good at her core no matter what so many people are saying about her. Thank you for your genuine love and respect. And welcome! We’re glad to call you fellow patriots. ❤
BORDERS!! BOARDERS PAY RENT!!!!!
First off, as a fellow American, I understand being honored that people from other countries are interested in one of our origin stories, but also as an American, I'm gravely disappointed at how many of my fellow citizens buy the above story, speak so highly of it, and how little they know about their own history.
Second, the arrogance of your last sentence is quite astonishing to me, the fact that you chose to do join the military, with there being a myriad of reasons you could have done so, and came away from that honorable experience with the attitude that "people like you" have a monopoly on, or care more deeply, about this country or the values we hold dear.
Frankly it worries me, that an organization such as our military, traditionally always on the forefront, and leading the way of social change and setting societal norms, could be producing vets with such attitudes. Because, as I'm sure you're well aware of, when you're in some god forsaken country and ish goes sideways, you don't give a fudge what the person you're sharing a fox hole with skin color is, what god they worship, who they share their bedroom with, or even what piece of anatomy they have, or lack there of, between their legs. All you care about, or what you should care about, is that flag patch on their shoulder, and that you both swore the same oath, which is above all else, an oath to protect the constitution of this great nation. Tell me if I'm wrong. What was your MOS, did you go in as an officer? You're the second or third person I've seen lately with an attitude of being just a little better than your average civilian. What's up with that??
@@sunshynff I will entertain your rant this once. I have never declared I was better than anyone. My last sentence was generalized not insinuating anything. If thats how you took it, then look into the mirror and ask yourself why you have gotten so sensitive to a stranger's sentence that has nothing to do with you or anyone else specific.Talk about the narcisim. You are but a blank face to me and I have no interested in going toe to toe with you. I said I will entertain your rant this once and my business with the millitary is between th US Air Force and myself. So before you go projecting your frustrating. Think about what you are saying. That is all I have to say and may God Bless You.
@@Cyberjjc ....Well, I never said you "declared" you were better than anyone, I said that sentence was arrogant in nature, then I used quotes to highlight the three words that caused me to feel it was an arrogant sentence, and explained why they did so. After that I wrote about a paragraph about how you're the 3rd vet I've come across in previous weeks to seem to have a similar attitude, and voiced my concern on the overall structure of our modern military, stating what I think most enlisted men and woman have traditionally held as basic beliefs/attitudes, even offering a scenario. Then simply asked if I was wrong, and what your MOS and starting rank was, something I see discussed quite commonly on social media amongst the enlisted and former service members as well as with civilians.
I am not interested in, nor would I ask or assume anything more about "your business" with the USAF. Speaking of social media, I'm not sure you are comprehending how it works...Yes, on this platform we are blank faces towards each other, it's kind of the whole point of a comment section on something called SOCIAL media. As far as the sentence in question, whether it was generalized or not does not change it's arrogant nature, and me commenting on it, and basically asking you specifically about the sentence, in no way shape or form makes me narcistic, sensitive, ranting or frustrated, nor does it give me pause to engage a mirror for self reflection. I see a therapist regularly for my ptsd and anxiety disorder that I've been quite diligent with as of late, and there is NOBODY harder on me, than me, trust me on that one.
So IMO, which means "in my OPINION", I'm not assuming anything about you, it would seem responding to me in order to tell me how little me or my comment concern you, sling several personal insults at me, and infer, twice, that I should feel honored or lucky that you are going to "entertain" my comment, just this once....... might reveal to some that you do actually care about my comment, and it might be you, who has issues with being frustrated, narcistic or sensitive. Especially since you didn't say a single word about the topics I mentioned, just sayin'.
Just so ya know, it doesn't have to be all you say, despite your vitriol I would be happy to continue our discussion as long as you're comfortable doing so, and stop thinking I'm tryin' to jump your $h*t to be a troll...lol.
I'm not your enemy, nor do I wish to go toe to toe with you either, I apologize I questioned the intent/attitude of something you said, in a civilized manor. I know you chairforce guys get teased sometimes by other branches for being soft, but I've always viewed it as a bustin' balls type thing, relax man, I swear I'm not your enemy or ranting, I got really fast at typing, and once I start, my shrink says go with it, something about it being therapeutic or something, so even if you ignore all my actual ranting on this comment, it's still beneficial for my mental health apparently. Take it easy, and be safe out there, not everyone is the nice loving guy that I am... 😂😂
I am75% Norwegian ans 25% SWEDISH!
100% American.
Both of my grandparents families were Scandanavian. We carried our history to become Americans. I understand the strangeness associated with becoming an American, but people were warm to accepting them. They never taught us Norwegian or Swedish and always referred to us as Americans of Scandanavian origin. Holidays were Scandnavian tradition and the house reflected decor of the north. When they died they wanted their obituary to say proud Americans. I hope this country can right itself from its current troubles.
Do you eat a lot of lutefisk?
@@jimfoley8014 It's a little hard to come by even in Sweden these days. It's origin is from North Germany or the Netherlands, takes weeks to produce an it's not that popular and can't generate much profit for the stores I guess. Only tasted it once when I was about 5 and refused to taste it in the next 60 years. We call it lutfisk.
i like that so the anthem is uniquely has 3 chorus
Ten thousand Svedes, running tru der veeds, chasing vun Norveegian !!!😅😂🤣🇸🇪🇳🇴🇺🇲❤️🫶💕🎉
Our flag never touches the ground and bows to no one!!! Chokes me up every time I see this!!!
Vet here me too, me too.
@Matthew-i2l7u Thank you for your service Mathew!!
Me too!
SEMPER FI!!
I am a USA Veteran. I am 68 years old. The USA National Anthem still brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for honoring my country.
Thank you for your service👍
God bless all vets
Sad it's now DISGUSTING to hear the anthem.
Thank you for you service, Brother. I cried like a baby through the whole video, even though I know the story, I will never tire of hearing it!
Thank you for your service Sir. 🇺🇸❤
@shan5963 not at all. Never will be. 🇺🇸🇺🇲❤❤
May God bless America always!
May God bless you all in the almighty name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, amen! ❤ call on the name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, and He will answer. He DIED for YOU so that YOU may have ETERNAL LIFE with HIM. Turn from your sin and trust and follow Him with all your heart and soul. He took the penalty for sin of the world upon Himself so that WE may have everlasting life with God almighty. To be separated from God is death. Death is the penalty for sin. Please take this free gift of eternal life that God has offered us in the almighty name of his son, Yeshua/Jesus. He loves us more than we can fathom. We are HIS children created in HIS image. I am spreading the love of Yeshua by loving YOU! Yeshua will give you a reason. Yeshua will give you hope. Yeshua will give you love unconditional. Yeshua will give you freedom. Yeshua will change you from the inside out and make you new, with new desires of your heart. I am telling you this because I love you and don't want you to suffer now or in eternity. Love you all forever ❤
And now you know the gospel. ❤
And now you know the truth and the truth will set you free ❤
May God bless you all in the almighty name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, amen! ❤ call on the name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, and He will answer. He DIED for YOU so that YOU may have ETERNAL LIFE with HIM. Turn from your sin and trust and follow Him with all your heart and soul. He took the penalty for sin of the world upon Himself so that WE may have everlasting life with God almighty. To be separated from God is death. Death is the penalty for sin. Please take this free gift of eternal life that God has offered us in the almighty name of his son, Yeshua/Jesus. He loves us more than we can fathom. We are HIS children created in HIS image. I am spreading the love of Yeshua by loving YOU! Yeshua will give you a reason. Yeshua will give you hope. Yeshua will give you love unconditional. Yeshua will give you freedom. Yeshua will change you from the inside out and make you new, with new desires of your heart. I am telling you this because I love you and don't want you to suffer now or in eternity. Love you all forever ❤
And now you know the gospel. ❤
And now you know the truth and the truth will set you free ❤
May God bless you all in the almighty name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, amen! ❤ call on the name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, and He will answer. He DIED for YOU so that YOU may have ETERNAL LIFE with HIM. Turn from your sin and trust and follow Him with all your heart and soul. He took the penalty for sin of the world upon Himself so that WE may have everlasting life with God almighty. To be separated from God is death. Death is the penalty for sin. Please take this free gift of eternal life that God has offered us in the almighty name of his son, Yeshua/Jesus. He loves us more than we can fathom. We are HIS children created in HIS image. I am spreading the love of Yeshua by loving YOU! Yeshua will give you a reason. Yeshua will give you hope. Yeshua will give you love unconditional. Yeshua will give you freedom. Yeshua will change you from the inside out and make you new, with new desires of your heart. I am telling you this because I love you and don't want you to suffer now or in eternity. Love you all forever ❤
And now you know the gospel. ❤
And now you know the truth and the truth will set you free ❤
May God bless you all in the almighty name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, amen! ❤ call on the name of Yeshua ha'Moshiach, and He will answer. He DIED for YOU so that YOU may have ETERNAL LIFE with HIM. Turn from your sin and trust and follow Him with all your heart and soul. He took the penalty for sin of the world upon Himself so that WE may have everlasting life with God almighty. To be separated from God is death. Death is the penalty for sin. Please take this free gift of eternal life that God has offered us in the almighty name of his son, Yeshua/Jesus. He loves us more than we can fathom. We are HIS children created in HIS image. I am spreading the love of Yeshua by loving YOU! Yeshua will give you a reason. Yeshua will give you hope. Yeshua will give you love unconditional. Yeshua will give you freedom. Yeshua will change you from the inside out and make you new, with new desires of your heart. I am telling you this because I love you and don't want you to suffer now or in eternity. Love you all forever ❤
And now you know the gospel. ❤
And now you know the truth and the truth will set you free ❤
As an American, I thank you for honoring our history.
@@lauriegun14779 This video is almost complete fabrication, it is not history.
I am 86 and I did not know the full meaning Till kowe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
@@davidnelson1134 This video is almost entirely false. It's Fort McHenry, not Fort Henry, and there were only 24 casualties in Fort McHenry, 27 of them were 100 yards away from the flagpole on the outer earthwork battery, and occurred within seconds when a broadside from a frigate dismounted 2 cannons mortally wounding 3 and wounding 24. No one died holding up a flagpole 90 feet tall weighing around 2 tons.
@@erichammond9308 So you're saying Ronald Reagan lied?
@@lauriegun14779 1) This isn't Ronald Reagan speaking, it's pastor Dudley Rutherford, and it's a sermon. Pastor Rutherford posted it on RUclips some 13 years ago and removed his original video due to the flak he caught from historians about the errors and outright falsehoods. Someone else took it and turned it into this video.
And 2) Yes, anyone who says this happened the way it is told in this video is absolutely lying. Even worse, they are saying that Lt. Colonel Armistead (who was the CO of Fort McHenry at the time) lied in his after action report.
I am black man who served under Mr. Reagan. I think that my family served on both sides of the American Civil War. I served at fort Jackson, South Carolina, near fort Summter. At Fort dix, new jersey. And Fort Riley, Kansas. One of the homes of the Buffalo Soldiers. Only in America. GOD bless America.
God bless you.
Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤️ ♥️ 🎉
@@francesbishop5087You are the embodiment of what it means to be an American. Thank you for your service.
My family gathered for reunions at my father's family farmhouse, known as the Clark Family Farm. It sat on US-31, a main road in Mount Washington, Ky, where both union and confederate soldiers passed. Both sides stopped there for food, money, and health care as needed in the Civil War. My great-great grandmother would hide what money they had in the baby's diaper so it wouldn't get stollen.
Thank you and your family and your families families for all their and your service. It’s much appreciated!!
I am a 70 years old American and I am in tears. Thank you, for sharing our history so poignantly. God bless you and God bless the USA
This should be shown to every student in America.
Why should it be shown to students? Shouldn't history be factual and not fantasy? The only thing accurate in this video is that Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner. The rest is pure fiction.
Uh no, it shouldn't. Not even 2 minutes into the original video, it incredibly flubs up a simple fact about the War of 1812.
@@isaiahnolan1565 Two minutes?. I didn't make it that far - referring to the War of 1812 as "protracted" (long) and "vicious" - The war of 1812 was only 2.5 years, the British had been at war with Napoleonic France for nearly a decade. The total casualties for the war of 1812 were lower than the British army casualties took in a single day at Waterloo.
@@erichammond9308 I'd say practically immediately. The anthem is in most hymnals across America? Only in Mormon churches. I've sung out of many hymnals, never saw the National Anthem in any one of them.
But yeah, couldn't even get the name of the fort right!
@@georgemetz7277 Come to think of it, I never saw it in the hymnal at my Southern Baptist Church growing up, and I know it's not in the Presbyterian hymnal I use every Sunday now.
I am an immigrant to America. I am truly one of those whom everyone can describe as a genuine hyphenated American. But I don't. I am an American. Proud.
We are Americans!! 🇺🇸 Glad you’re proud and welcome!! ❤
You are a true American, as am I. Well said!
Don't hyphenate unless you want to. Some people will use it to put you in a box. Welcome to America. Hyphens divide people. I wasn't trying to boss you around I have too much of people being divided into groups when we are just 1 very large group trying to live together as best we can.
That history explains why Patriots become enraged when we see people disrespect the flag.
My dad was an immigrant to America from behind the iron curtain in 1932. Many tragic things happened in Ukraine, he seen horrible things happen to his family. When I was growing up my dad would take me to the post office, and to vote with him. He would hand me a small flag, and point at the large flag and tell me that the flag meant freedom. That no other country enjoys the rights and freedoms as the U.S. does, and to always respect the flag, because many died for it. He loved this country with all his heart, and lived the American dream.
Old Glory doesn't wave from the wind. She waves from the breath of Our Fallen Soldiers. You see why She never touches the ground.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow!!! I've never heard that before...the breath of our brave!!! Makes me teary eyed!!!
@@JuniorRay-fc9hj Touché ❤️
Well said !! @JuniorRay
That was absolutely beautiful and so true.❤❤
So true. In my homeschool we learn the rules of the flag.
You started the video... 5 seconds in.... I'm tearing up. That's what a American feels like.heart, passion, life.
You don't stand for the flag,you stand for the men who stood for it.
Truth
Amen 🙏, just wish all people in America could STAND UP FOR THE HOME OF FREE AND THE BRAVE..GOD GAVE US THIS COUNTRY AMERICA FOR A REASON , BUT THE DEVIL 😈 has never and will never stop trying to take our from us, but God well be back to take it back, GOD BLESS ALL PEOPLE, FIND OUR SAVOIR AND LIVE EXTERNAL LIVE, AMEN 🙏
Well spoken.
All gave some, some gave all
I stand for both!
This is why we never allow our flag to touch the ground. And it breaks my heart when I see protestors trampling it or burning it. They must not know why their actions are so terrible.
Be proud you live in a country that won't throw you in jail for standing up for what you believe in. If someone feels that the way America is going has lost the meaning of the flag, its a hugely significant statement to do such a protest. I don't think they'd burn the flag if they didn't care at all about the usa, quite the opposite (in most cases). And we get to live somewhere that that won't get you killed or thrown in jail and that's something to be proud of. Same idea as sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. Its our constitutional right to protest and America worldnt be what it is today without that.
I absolutely hate when they trample or burn our beloved flag. I can only console myself with the thought that those who fought for our country and flag did so, so that these people have the right to do so without being thrown in jail and the key tossed away. Free to protest even if it means doing something most abhor but not technically against the law.
No...that's Not why, since this video is full of lies.
@@malcolmdrake6137 Looked up things, myself. I wouldn’t say lies, maybe embellishments or the creator took some dramatic license in telling the story to make it hit harder. But, you have to take both historical stories and current events with a grain of salt, like anything.
@@andyv2209While I see where you’re coming from, most flag burnings come alongside “death to America” speeches. I wouldn’t suggest that those yelling “death to America” are fond of the nation they live in
This flag in the story is in the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC. We welcome you to America.❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Had a one day trip to DC and this is exactly where I went - to see the articles of the American Revolution. The Flag was on display - tattered and aged yes BUT she is Still There! There are so many amazing things to see like Washingtons field gear. I will NEVER forget that day. God Bless America. I have to say I wiped a few tears when seeing all of the America Revolution collection on display that day.
As an American I would love to see it!
@@sassymess7111 its absolutely worth going to see 100% and bring tissues for watery eyes. I hope you get to go.
I saw it once. I was born in Alexandria
I saw it in the 70s when it was still hanging on the wall with!
I am an American Army combat veteran. I fought 35 years ago, but I still fly the flag in my front yard every single day. It is a symbol of, and memorial to all who have fought, bled, and died beneath it. The National Anthem still gives me goose bumps every time I stand to salute the flag, and I imagine it always will.
THIS needs to be taught again in our schools! 🇺🇲❤️
@nena2827 Then the school can't harp about slavery, which ended nearly 200 years sgo.
It was. I learned the history of the Star Spangled Banner in 4th grade in the 80's.
They need to bring it back. And have the kids say the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the school day too.
And that's why it's not being taught. People would stand up shoulder to shoulder to help one another; the ones who want to destroy this country don't want that because "divided we'll fall".
I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS
Theu don't teach this story because it took place in 1814, and we lost the war of 1812; it’s a *GREAT* story!
... but none of this actually happened.
It *WOULD* happen, but the British never tried to test us that far; they'd be crazy to try... 😅
Now you understand better why, by tradition, our flag must NEVER touch the ground.
It shouldn't be turned into clothing designs either but unfortunately it is.
@unicornmadness6286 no flag is turned into clothing. The flag is printed on clothing. It's not the same thing.
I come from a very long line of Patriots! My ancestors arrived in America in the mid to late1600s. We have fought for our country in every war, even the latest. I am proud to call this land home.
My 5x great grandfather was also here about the same time.
@Robbin67
My family as well arrived in Massachusetts in the mid 1600's. And settled in what was the Providence Plantation at the time. And fought in every war. And still in the military fighting for our forefathers vision of what they wanted America to become. 🇺🇸
half of mine came over in 1600's and met the other half of my family which were native
My grandfather seven times removed fought with George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown. My grandfather was chlorine gassed in Germany at the Muse on the Argonne and could never eat solid food for the rest of his life.
My family came here on the Mayflower. One of my ancestors fought in the revolutionary war.
I am a 50 yr old U.S. Army Vet. I cry when I hear our national anthem because of the sacrifices made daily by our men and women who volunteer their time and often their lives, many whom I knew came home under that flag to provide for our continued freedoms. May God bless them all.
I’m not an American citizen but first time I visited the fortress in Baltimore and I watch the video of star spangle and I cried deep emotional learning the deep meaning of the national anthem. I will always thanks America for their bravery for saving foreign nation from tyranny, thank you the United States of America 🇺🇸 land of the free and brave God bless you all.
Well if you visited Fort McHenry and watched their video, you would know just how fabricated the above video is.
Uuuuuuummmmm....
First of all, the early Americans were SLAVERS and genocidal maniacs!
The British peacefully freed the slaves empire-wide without murdering each other for 4 long blood soaked tears to do so. And they did so decades before the US Civil War.
They also do not lie about history by fabricating excuses for slavery.
The British tried protecting the Native Americans from further colonial encroachment.
This song is 99% fabricated bullshit. Only four people died in fort McHenry. The flag was NOT held up by dead and dying soldiers! The fort did NOT contain women and children! Francis Scott Key did NOT negotiate for the freedom of however many men the idiotic narration claimed. (He only was negotiating for the freedom of one man!) There was no dialogue between Key and a bunch of POWs on some random unnamed ship. It was NOT "the entire British navy." It was NOT "hundreds of ships." The British cannons were NOT accurate enough to hammer away at a flag. A flag is NOT strong enough to withstand hundreds of rounds of bombs directly targeted at it (proof that the can one were not accurate.) The British were NOT concerned about taking down a flag, but rather, taking that most important of military forts.
Basically, it's all bullshit conservative propaganda bullshit. Who, hypocritically enough, cry foul at Hamas for hiding behind women and children and excuse Israel for bombing the ever living FUCK out of them, even as they make up a story where colonial military fighting men are hiding behind women and children as the British bomb them!
Now we need to save ourselves from tyranny
@@UncleBeardsMayhem ...What tyranny, I mean other than the tyranny we've been living under for the last 50yrs.
@@sunshynff that’s the one I’m talking about. But we lost that spirit as Americans. Hell we revolted against England for a tax of 2%. Yet now we pay 40% of our pay immediately. Stuff we buy is taxed. We raised up with arms and told England to get off our lawn. What happened to that spirit? Doesn’t matter if you’re left, right a boomers, millennials, genX, or gen z. It’s gone. They absolutely stifled the American spirit by making us fight amongst ourselves while the ones we all should be fighting rules with an iron wrecking ball.
I am 50%Finnish and 50% Swedish and 💯% American. Pray for our country we are struggling for those same freedoms again.
50% Spanish, 50% Swedish, and been an American citizen for 20 years.
Trump 2024 ,🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
It's time to start teaching American history in our schools and put the pledge allegiance to the flag back in our schools it's time for our young to understand their Heritage and what price was paid for it so that they don't misunderstand why and how they got the freedoms they have
Struggling Indeed.
@@iamtherabbitinredyou disgrace everything about America and the whole concept that was just described
I am the 1st born American of my family. This video explains why Americans take disrespect of our flag PERSONALLY.
The story is BS and itself is disrespectful of our flag. Any true American would know the real story and be upset that these lies and propaganda have replaced the real story and the actions of those men that night.
Most of us take it VERY personal!! Did you also know that even as early as the Vietnam War was winding down and the embassy was being evacuated, several soldiers went back in to retrieve the flag, refusing to let it be captured. Not all of them came out alive, but they retrieved the flag! That is what we think of our flag and country! God bless America!
Yes exactly . Only home we have is this country. Americans have no where to flee too .
Welcome!!!
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On one side of my family, I'm 13th generation, on a different side 2 Generations. On the first family, I'm also 6th generation. On another side, I'm 3rd generation.
I also don't hate On the countries that make up my background.
Hey guys, I'm an American, born and raised here and residing in Orange County, California. I very much appreciate how kind you guys are for telling our story, and yes, I've seen this video more than a few times. I also learned this information in history classes-in different formats-when I was in elementary school and middle school. Not much of that is taught any longer...sadly! However, you guys should be very proud of your heritage. Scandinavians, in large, contributed a lot to the United States. Many of our traditions and customs harken back to Scandinavian countries. Simply stated: thanks for the kind regards and the very heartfelt video, but also thank you for being great allies.
Now you see why we are such a proud, Patriotic Country. Thank you to all of the Patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and who continue to do so.
...because people lie about the flag. 😂
Because of a made up BS story?
@@TruthHurts2u Nope. True story that is slightly embellished in a few parts to keep the flow, so to speak. None of it takes away from the message behind it. I've seen THE flag at The Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, so maybe try not to be so quick to assume things that you apparently don't know much about.
@@bobbiejojackson9448 LOL Slightly embellished? Everything about this version is false. Nothing they claim happened, happened the way they claim and most the things they claim happened never even happened. They don't even get the name of the fort correct. The flag in the Smithsonian was only put up that morning and never saw battle. The flag that was actually flying during the bombardment of Ft McHenry was a smaller storm flag.
You're the one who doesn't seem to know much about the facts if you think this story is only slightly embellished. Name any "fact" this story puts forth and I can tell you how it's BS what the real story is.
A real American who actually loved their country would know the real story and be mad this load of lies and propaganda is being passed off as our history.
Amen ❤❤❤
Now you understand why we have the flag EVERYWHERE! We are a melting pot, you have the freedom to live as you wish as long as you do not break the law and infringe on others rights. That flag is the ONLY thing we have that is common to ALL of us. It is what makes us all Americans!
Come to the USA and become Americans and pledge allegiance to the flag. BE NOTHING BUT AN AMERICAN.
Well said!!!
totally
And here I set jealous of not being able to be a part of your culture! If you ever cross the big “pond” and make it to the states , don’t forget to visit Louisiana !!! I’ll leave the porch light on for ya! ❤️
I prefer to call us a Stew pot or Soup Kettle as it describes the chemistry of assimilation better.
I love these reactions!! You're already honorary Americans in my book. Love you both!
Thank you, love you to 🥰
My ancestors came from England to settle the colonies. They fought proudly in our revolution. Their desire for freedom still pumps through our veins. Thank you for your insight. I cried with you. You are the stuff that makes this land great. I hope you decide to join us. I welcome you!
As a US Marine veteran i will so proudly be buried under this 🇺🇸❤😢
Thank You for Your Service. Much Respect.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Semper Fi..same here
Thank you for your service sir!
Semper Fi!
My Papaw was USN, E5, PO2, WW2. Alzheimer's took him from us, and not the first note of "Taps" for an 83 year old garment factory super who ferried USMC to and from Saipan!!! Be *deleted* certain you have that already set up! To this day, he got his foot plate, but I still don't know who screwed that up. I requested the Honour Guard. Nobody handed me a form to file, and zero phone calls were made. That was 2007. Don't let this happen to you. That's bugged me for 17 years!
No matter what one may have "heard," MOST AMERICANS are very, very proud of our Anthem!!! Our anthem sends chills through our body with gratitude, and the strong belief of freedom for ALL. This is also why Americans don't let our flag hit the ground, nor allow burning our flag. ( until 2022, sadly) Thank you both for honoring our nation!
Real Americans don't burn the flag... I totally agree with you, as I am a PROUD American!
The cowards that kneel today are quickly shunned.
PROUD to Be an AMERICAN !!!!!
Very proud….but always with our eyes open. We must recognize exactly what some are trying to change our country into.
Thank you for honoring my country. I've seen this video several times and it makes me cry every time. The pride I feel for the patriots that created this country and for what our founding fathers stood for is overwhelming.
As a teacher, I showed this clip to my students...and they fully understand the meaning of the lyrics and why America is NEVER to stand down!
God bless you! This is so important to share with our children! May you always be blessed Patriot!❤
Thank you
Sometimes it takes beautiful people from a different country to point out how lucky we Americans are to have such an awesome Country! Thanks so much for that! Let's make America Great Again!
😮As a 98 yr. Old American, I love my country.
There are 4 long verses in this song. We only use the first verse, but the 4th verse is exactly what the nation was founded on. "Oh! Thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand,
Between their loved homes and the war’s desolation,
Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n-rescued land,
Praise the Pow’r that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause is just,
And this be our motto - “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave."
God is in 2 of these verses
@@BethHutch-pg5yi ..........yet not recognized by any form of our Government; and look at the direction our Govennment has turned to-----Godlessness.
My Favorite Verse! ❤
You left out the slavery line. That's what the country was founded on.
@@TruthHurts2uThat's a lie. Go back under your rock you Lib!
Thank y’all for taking the time to react to a little bit of our history. My family arrived in 1732. I have the payroll records of my 9-10 great grandfathers fighting in the Revolution and we truly believe in who we are. My honor is twofold because I’m also a 4th generation Texan and you can ask anyone how much pride we have 😂!
As an American, I have always and still do cry when I hear our anthem🤷♀️🇺🇸
As we should
me 2
Me too!
Me too! Plus, I’ve seen this video 4 or 5 times and. Still bawl my eyes out every time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I am 71 and I still get goosebumps hearing it spoken out loud and proud.
I was in the US Navy and one of my shipmates was from the Philippines. As in a citizen of the Philippines and I found out through him that he was recruited through a US Navy recruitment center in the Philippines telling him that if he served 4 years he would be a US citizen. When I met him he was 8 years in and no plans of leaving. One of the greatest American patriots I have ever met.
Same thing with my grandfather.
He was from the island of Manila.
He was so poor that he joined the US military JUST to get citizenship so he could get teeth!
He told us this all the time. That he was ALWAYS proud and grateful to be a part of the US Navy.
RIP Baldomero Enerva. 🥰🇺🇸
Thank you for doing this. All my life I have known it was so special to be an American. Not that Americans are better than others. They are just more blessed. I am heartbroken the way so many Americans treat our heritage. God bless America and her friend and allies around the world.
Gotta look into the jungle fighting unit from the Philippines! Especially during WW2. Extraordinarily brave dudes!
USA ❤️ PH!!!
I had a great Filipino friend in the Navy. Now, I am married to a Filipina and she is remarkable.
There is a reason why Americans are so proud to chant U.S.A. is their pride for unity, freedom, pride, and liberty. To have the flag not touch the ground is that important for what humanity deserves as a God given right!
Thank you for sharing!.
And it makes me very sad when I see a "face" and "words" on the flag!!! Disgusting and disrespectful!!!
yes, but it's ok to burn the flag in protest. That isn't right.
@@Good-DaySunshine
Pres. Trump says he will make flag burning a federal crime!
Yes, and this election has to be Trump won to save us. Once again.
My name is Jim, i’m a permanently disabled vet. And i just cried during your video. THANK YOU for taking time to understand…..🇺🇸
❤️❤️
thank you for your service Jimmy!🇺🇸❤️
My husband spent 26years in the military. Even after her retired, he stood at attention anytime the star spangled banner was performed. He sadly passed away 2 years ago at the age of 60and I miss him dearly.
I am so sorry for your loss. Men like your husband are our National Treasure. God bless.
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Very young. I'm so sorry for your loss. Too young ...
So sorry for the loss of your husband. I'm grateful for his service.
RIP my Brother, and may God be with you, Ma'am!
Kevin-Veteran USAF
75 year old American and I got chills and tears watching this video. Both sets of my grand parents came to America from Sweden in the 1850s. They loved America but missed Sweden and their families. They brought their recipes and traditions with them and mixed them all together. That is America. Thank you for your kind words.
Great reaction 😊 I'm 70, an American, and we stood up every morning and said the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The national anthem was played before every sporting event from children to the NFL, Baseball, basketball etc. It was keeping the importance of our
Patriotism present, so that it would not be forgotten.
I'm in Nebraska. Every morning the radio plays the Pledge Of Allegience. It matters.
The same here, we had the national anthem even in the movie theater but it was on the base.
@dodgentesspm yes my dad was in the army and we went on post also
The pledge of allegiance was created as a marketing tool of a salesman to get schools to buy American flags. That's why to this day, all classrooms in the USA have a flag in them. It's indoctrination without substance. Children in school are minors and can't pledge allegiance to anything, and especially in the primary grades, have no idea of the meaning of the words they are saying.
When the bell rang before school, we recited the Pledge of Allegiance, then sang a different song everyday in the yard, rain or shine. Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, America America, etc. We had to memorize about 6-8 songs, all grades K-8.
Then a morning prayer in the classroom. This was in the mid 70s, San Francisco Catholic School.
I am American & wanted to thank you for reacting to this!! I've seen this video before but it was beautiful to see you both have an emotional experience concerning my country!! ❤
Great reaction Recky and Carol! I think we are just gonna claim you both as honorary Americans. 😄
And yes we love our flag and our country very much. We have a saying about our flag here in America.
"Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows it; It flies with the last breath of every soldier who died defending it."
GOD BLESS AMERICA
The American Patriot is ferociously loyal. God bless the USA her children and our flag.
It’s why many of us tear up every time the National Anthem is played because of the sacrifice of the men then and the men that fought in WWI & WWII these weren’t battles fought in America for America they lost many lives to help fought for other countries Allies. These men fought for our freedom, we honor them.
Amen brother.
Most people don't know that the majority of the cannons defending the fort were privately owned. The biggest were all privately owned. Disarming people is against what made our country great.
This video had me in tears throughout. "I'm proud to be an American because at least I know I'm free....."
As an Iraq veteran, that song still gives me chills. I am proud to have served my country
I saw some Koreans actually in Korea reacting to this and they said. " I'm feeling patriotic and I'm not even American!" They were absolutely floored.
Carol made me cry. Thank her for kind words. She is a class act. Love from Tennessee!
From Tn too .
Just discovered this channel .
Fell in love with these two.
I am a 100% red, white and blue American.
Thanks for your kind words.
I look forward to meeting Swedish people and going to Sweden.
Now you understand why Americans get emotional when this song is sung and cheer at the end for our country. We stood up against the world superpower of the time despite the odds & the cost.
I was very fortunate to find this channel. I'm American. It's an honor to watch someone be touched by our story & explore what our country is about. I love this nation. :-)
Half my ancestors are from Sweden. I'm proud of that heritage. When foreign visitors in the past have asked me what is an American. I just say, "We are you." We are your aunts, your uncles, your cousins. We are all immigrants here. Our grandfathers and great grandfathers are your ancestors too. We can supposedly trace our lineage back to Eric the Red, and Lief Erickson. Our forefathers just wanted to be free from kings, tyrants, dictators, and corrupt and unjust criminal rulers. As you can see evil has not given up trying to re enslave us. Corruption permeates all levels of our government, Federal, State, and Local. Freedom isn't free. So our struggle continues. Please pray for us.
Amen.
Please keep praying.
I live in a large city near Chicago which was founded by Swedish immigrants. I have found the older Swedes to be very cold and harsh and humor-less, but the younger generation is normal.
May YHWH our Elohim protect us and our flag always fly.
Freedom is our challenge and goal.
Americans are not ALL immigrants. Some are Indigenous Natives actually have ancestors here before everyone came. Some Americans actually have Sovereign Nations within the United States by treaties.
Although my country has a lot of problems, I am EXTREMELY PROUD to be an AMERICAN❤ Thank you for presenting this very emotional video!
I'm from Baltimore Maryland and Fort McHenry still proudly stands today and can be toured; you can feel the history there.
Yes, I recommend everyone tour it, because they will learn a true factual history. It wasn't a civilian settlement fort and there were only 28 casualties
Thank you! Thank you for being interested in the history of our Country! 🇺🇸❤️
Thank you Recky for showing this to Carol! I'm 71 and I grew up proud to say the Pledge of Alligence
to the Flag. I lived my pride in my country through you Carol!!!! Thank you for appreciating what we're supposed to always be. Love you guys ❤️
I am an 83-year-old American and me and my family have always served, sacrificed, and loved this nation. We are now fighting again for our democracy from those who want her destroyed. We are the land of the free and the home of the brave. So pray for us. God bless America. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🤎🤍💙
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My family has served in every American war or conflict from our Civil War to my father serving in the Vietnam War. My Marine Veteran husband served in the first Iraq war and in Somalia. We care deeply for our country and the people who served and those we serve. I agree that our democracy is being threatened. We as Americans need to do what we do best: Unite, come together, and fight for democracy and freedom. God Bless the USA ❤🤍💙
MAGA 🇺🇸
And who are the ones that wants to destroy it?
We won the election last night Jan. Pray that America repents and our Heavenly Father puts us back on the right track before He comes. Which is soon.❤
Carol now you will understand (Recky already knew) why we are so proud of our flag and fly it whenever we can. If an American sees our flag on the ground they will stop and pick it up and set it flying again because that is true patriotism.
Thank you for making me cry, an American.
Get tears in my eyes every time I hear it.
Do you understand now why so many tear up when they stand for our anthem? At 68, it still gets me every time.
Excellent video, retired American veteran, that flag still is paid for in blood and I always knew out of respect we never let it hit the ground. But I had never heard this complete of a sharing of the reason why. And you are right, we are many cultures but One Nation. A very heart felt Thank You.
Great video! Even us Americans need reminded of what was given for our freedom. Many gave all.
As an 89year old American veteran and I embrace people who respect the USA or legally, come here to become Americans because they love America. And that the fact, as Recky says, regardless of your heritage you are then an American, which is not the case for any other country anyone may move to to become a citizen thereof. God bless the USA, from this Scot-Irish 4th generation American. Thank you Carol and Recky.
God bless you, sir. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. My grammy was Scot-Irish and my papaw was half Native American. We're proud of our country as American citizens. 🇺🇲
@@marshaeberhart9697Wow, we could be brothers. My 11x grandfather is Wompanoag Chief John Hyanno from Ipswich. My name is Scott Douglas (after my Clan Douglas heritage) Warner. The Warner in me comes from Gloucestershire. The Irish in me is from O'Sullivan and O'Neill.
@@bobgibbs-h4y Thank you for your service, Sir! ❤️
Many blessings to you and yours...
Perfectly said. Thank you for your service, Sir.
I like watching people's reactions to the U.S.A.'s anthem. People from foreign nations understand more what our anthem is about than a lot of our own citizens. Thank you for the reaction video.
Yes, in the past, we had to defend our rights from foreign entities like Britain. Today, we need to defend our rights from enemies within our own government.
Lord! I get choked up every time. Y'all's respect for the U.S. is so cool
I do too
You get choked up by a fictional story? Beyond the fact that Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the shelling of Fort McHenry (not Fort Henry) this video is 100% fictional, and not even close to the real history.
@@erichammond9308 Yeah, I've read this same type of comment a dozen times. I didn't say my sentimentality was based on how well the vid was fact checked. And Yes, I do get choked up over fictional characters sometimes. Like some movies, Terms Of Endearment even Titanic or Shawshank. It's not the literal people or characters it's empathy and maybe gaining a new perspective that can be applied to one's own life. It's a totally normal human response to be emotionally moved by things whether it positive or negative. But just keep being mad over dumb sh*t, and stunt your own growth, this isn't a big brain flex, quite the opposite. It's emotional immaturity that's now on public display, congratulations.
@@AK00777 it's okay, as long as you realize that it's not what really happened at all - I enjoy the movie "Braveheart" but I don't think it's anything close to a factual history. The problem I see is people thinking that this actually happened, with hundreds of Royal Navy ships blasting a civilian settlement and men sacrificing their lives to hold up a flag - nothing of the sort happened.
@@erichammond9308 I appreciate your concern but there's no need to burden yourself with my education. Keep in mind history is recorded by humans, humans who make loads of mistakes. I can safely assume you weren't there so you don't know for certain every detail, it's what you chose to believe. I know this isn't entirely accurate as many other historical events are recorded inaccurately. You can simply post your opinion on every vid of this story instead of making a feeble attempt at belittling me for having an emotional response.
From America . Thank you for sharing this. I also cried. I think some Americans need to see this. Thanks again. 😊❤
Every Swede have a relative in the USA. So when we hear the Star Spangled Banner we feel the emotions too.
God bless you all👍
As an American Veteran.... this brought tears to my eyes
As a fellow vet, thank you for your service.
This is such a late post, but thank you for reacting to The Star-Spangled Banner! I’m an Asian American, born and raised here in the U.S. and I'm a Gen Z. I graduated from college just last year.
Lately, I’ve noticed that some people no longer care or appreciate America-whether it’s burning the flag or refusing to pledge allegiance. It’s heartbreaking to see, but I believe the love for America will always find its way back. Personally, I’ve always found myself returning to love and appreciate my country, no matter what.
Seeing someone recognize and appreciate the meaning behind our flag is incredibly touching. The flag represents deep roots and significance for us as Americans, and your reaction reminded me of that.
What a wonderful comment - so fabulous and heartening to see such regard amongst younger Americans. God bless!
@lislmadeleine8463 thank you 😊 I will always put my heart for America 🇺🇸 ❤️
Well said!
@@IntaGash thank you 😊
Being an American is often taken for granted. I’ll be the first to admit that I have at times. Having traveled to several countries, I’ve seen people who truly are poor. The Philippines is one country that especially is. But no matter what country I travel to and how much I’ve enjoyed traveling to see and learn about different cultures and places, I always look forward to going back home to the U.S. Proud to have saluted that flag like my Grandfathers did in World War II. Many have fought and died to preserve it and there are many fallen that never came home; all to ensure we have a place to call home, and that it is the land of the free and the home of the brave at the cost of their bravery.
Carol, there are no stupid questions. If you don't ask, you won't know! 😊
This is why there are still patriots in this country. Thank you so much for presenting this and sharing your hearts with us.
I have a flag flying on my house every day. Last week someone planted a flag in every yard in the neighborhood (over 1000 houses) randomly to celebrate July 4th. I not only did not mind, but that 2nd flag is staying put in my yard. God bless America. F our politicians, but I would die for our country.
I think you two are beautiful! Thank you for reminding us of the story behind our flag. So many in our country don't even know it. God bless.
My father was in the US Marine Corps. He was a "lifer", one who served most of his adult life. As a result of when I was growing up and how patriotic we were as a nation, the pledge of allegiance to the flag, our history, the Star Spangled Banner, and the way the world looked up to us are all so important to me. My dad died a few years ago, and I'm now 70. I am still patriotic, even though there are people in this nation who want to destroy patriotism. I refuse to stop loving this country. Recky and Carol, I am enjoying your reactions so much!
Semper Fi and carry on Marine.
Amen!
I live 9 miles from America. I was born in England and America was a magic place when I was a child. I left England when I was 10. There's a small cement post that says you are entering The United States as you drive into the U.S.A. It's still a magic place for me and now I'm 80. You can feel the difference. The people are different. Food is so plentiful. It's a wonderful place. The Americans helped save England when they joined the British during the Second World War. And Americans love their country. As do I.
Are you in Canada? I live 40-ish miles from the Canadian/BC border in Washington state. We absolutely love visiting there, and the people are so lovely and me, as a francophile, love seeing French language everywhere! Canadians feel like our cousins, which they really are! 😁❤🤍
As an American, I thank you very much for your honorable video about the Star Spangled Banner. I am 81 years old, a Vietnam veteran and am in dread that our younger generations do not know about the significant history of the United States of America. The greatest generation fought to free the world from the Nazi threat in the Second World War. Americans will always be willing to die on our feet than to be subject to others.
Thank you, God Bless!
My father fought in WWII. Thank God he made it home. RIP Dad...I love you.
Beautifully said!!! Ty for your service Sir!!!
Thank you for your service
@@johnmorris6851 Thank you for your service, Sir! ❤️
As a child I heard this story in school, NEVER told this way. At 68 years old, it brought a tears to my eyes. And I had to hear it from a British couple. THANK YOU
OOPS they are Swedish. Still, thank YOU
As a proud American I am touched to see this lady's reaction to the history of this wonderful song that we all are so proud of. My home flies our beautiful flag everyday. My family has always served our country including both of my parents and two of ,my brothers. We are not a perfect country but our flag couldn't be more perfect!
USA here. Thank you for sharing our history and our story! It's a beautiful flag we fight for to this day.
Just watched it this morning and was blown away. I live in the USA and right now we are very polarized with the upcoming election. It is truly a fight for democracy. Your video was a reminder of why we need to fight for it. I was just as emotional as you 😢. Thank you and may you be safe, happy and healthy. Much love from a Wisconsin dairy farmer.
Remember, we are a constitutional republic.
Very well said my fellow American. United we stand divided we fall.
Bless these good folks.
After watching this Swedish Couple's genuine admiration, shock, and respect shown for a nation whose song I judged wrongly years ago, all of my personal politics went out the window as I watched their awe & authentic yearning for what I have been so freely given.....it's amazing how we can accept new truths from strangers so freely, but we do not listen to those of truth around us.
This is what you called American patriotism. Thank you Recky and Carol for the story behind the True identity of the American flag and the national anthem and what does it mean. It brings joy and peace with overwhelming power. Keep up the great work guys. God bless
This is what I was taught in school. And that is why we never let our flag touch the ground even to this day.
You went to a bad school, then.
@@malcolmdrake6137 who are you? And why do you think I care about your ignorant opinion.
@@randyobrien2836 The only ignorant people are the ones who believe this story the way it's told here then gets triggered when someone subtly hints they may not have learned the true story.
@@randyobrien2836Go do some proper research. The place where the actual flag is displayed has the whole true story. It’s just as amazing without being a tall tale.
Born in Baltimore, living in Houston, TX. Makes me cry every time I listen to this. 😢🙏❤️🇺🇸❤️
We're a little over 240 years old and look what we've done we have every reason to be proud we are a fierce Nation
I’ve been a Patriot my entire life and served in the military. Many people are trying to tear our Nation apart from the inside along with many citizens blindly following them. Many enemies have crossed our southern border to cause harm.
What they don’t understand is that there are more of us Patriots than them and just because we’ve been quiet doesn’t mean we’re weak.
We are ready to fight for all of them that have given their lives in past wars to maintain our freedom.
Love to All
Where we go one WE go ALL! As a vet this song still brings me to tears every time I hear it-America Vets and citizens First before illegals!
It's sad you're one of the blind citizens voting for those who are tearing this country apart and you can't even see it.
@@TruthHurts2u _ I didn’t vote for Biden. Actually not very many people did. What makes you think I voted for that pedo?
Amen to that,I am with you, USA is the Spartans of the World. Come and take it.
My whole life I was told I was half Gypsy and half German, I have the last name Schindler. Just took my DNA test and I am 81 percent Swedish. Still more proud to be American over anything else
Thank you for your respect of America. You seem to have more than many people who were born here. It is very encouraging to hear your opinion. Thank You.
So beautiful to see that people still understand what America has always stood for: freedom and opportunity!
And FAITH!! ❤
Italian American here. My family came through Ellis Island. Proud to say my ancestors helped build this country and I will help defend it with my life. No price is too high to pay! 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🦅
Proud Paesano here too.
@@bearygrizzly3212
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This is why the flag can never touch the ground. We call our flag Old Glory
Because of a made up BS story?
@@TruthHurts2u Not all bs
@@jwichman9 OK, a battle did happen and the British were there. Everything else is BS. Nothing they claimed happened, happened the way they claim and most of what they claimed happened didn't even happen.
@@TruthHurts2u I know that but who cares it’s good entertainment!
@@jwichman9 I care. it's our history. It would be nice if it were based or reality instead lies. Save entertainment for Hollywood I prefer facts with my history and heritage
Glad you discovered what most American Patriots feel EVERY time we hear this song. Thank you for your tears, I am sharing mine with you.
As a combat veteran I will not live on my knees. Great reaction! Thank you for the respect!
I'm 70years old and I still get a tear in my eye when I hear it. Thanks
I just came upon this. I am American. My Grandpas and husband all Navy guys. I cry myself when I hear our anthem. It means so much. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
That's so beautiful! At 70 years old, I still think of my dad fighting for my country in WWII. He taught me the importance of loving my country, loving our flag and loving those who fought for my freedom. My dad was a hero in my eyes, but he wouldn't hear it. He insisted that the heroes were the ones who lost their lives for us. I took him to the VA for the first time and as the clerk asked him many questions about where he fought in the Navy, she kept saying, "You're a hero!" He shyly hung his head and again insisted that the real heroes are dead. She came back and said that he was a living hero. To this day, I love to hear the stories of our heroes. I love the Star Spangled Banner and all other songs about America. My dad always teared up hearing the song, Day is Done. I teared up with him. He said he wanted to hear it when he was laid to rest, and he did.
Thank you for sharing these words about your dad. I hear people across the pond think Americans are arrogant. While that may be true for some from any country, I see Americans are mostly humble - as you described your father - confident and proud of what we have - and protective about what we could lose.
My dad was my hero too honey. He was a Marine in WW II and I'm so thankful that after searching for years I finally came across a photo of him in the Pacific. I listened to his stories about the war every single day, and was glad to do so. My liberal brother wanted to hear nothing about it, but he was different from me. God bless you for taking good care of your dad.