My husband is a Veteran and he lost his teeth and Veterans don't get dental and we had to pay 5500$ for dental. He has depression they give him medicine no counseling only the 1800 suicide hotline is a solution they stated. I am so upset. Yet Migrants in NY get free hotels , dental, free food. Im crying and struggling. Veterans get nothing.
My husband went on so many deployments. He has served 20 years and now serves DOD for his second retirement. Being a military wife and family is hard work but I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you For this song and your support of our military 3 Doors Down!!
M. Trimmer , a grateful nation thanks you. Love from the fighting 40th infantry, California. . ..your service is equal. Behind every great man is a great woman . Fact . Godspeed love
My best friend John Cleaver from Joplin, Missouri served with my in the US. Navy. He left the Nav and became a combat medic/parachutist in the 82nd Airborne, US. Army. He was murdered by a suicide bomber while attending wounded in afganistan. His was the most beautiful soul i can remember. He was...my...friend, and I love him with all my heart. Ill see you in heaven Bro, I think we served our time in hell...
rip man, recently for njrotc i wrote a report on a guy who died by a suicide bomber in 2013 i think and when i started reading his backstory a song started playing called not my time and i nearly cried
God bless you and your son. Tell him an old Devildog Sgt. said hello and tell him to thank God that he is alive. I was in Vietnam 19 months. I joined the Corps at age 17 in 1967 and within days 3 of my friends joined. Crazy. We all served in Nam. One guy, Bill W. got shot to shit but he has lived a full successful life. He does have night terrors, still. One guy, a second Bill…..humped m60 ammo. He has had a good life. But, he has PTSD. My best friend, Denny, humped a radio and then was the radio man for the company commander on hill55. He has had a successful life. But, he prefers solice. Me, I take pills for depression. I am a building contractor. We 4 have all been paying that price you pay when spending time in a combat zone. But, we are stubborn fuckers….Marines….and we keep pushing….pushing….May your son do the same. I don’t know if he is a Marine or Army or what. Just keep pushing. He will have mostly good days. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman in Omaha. P.S. I just reread your comment and see he was in the 82nd Airborne so he is Army. That being the case , when he reads this comment, you better help him with the big words. And tell him that bathing and soap won’t hurt him. Ditto, a toothbrush. Army………..Army……
I joined the Marines a few weeks after high school graduation 1967. 3 of my buddies joined a few days later. We all did time in Vietnam. I landed in Danang on my 19th birthday. I wanted to be there. I did 19 months voluntarily. My friends……..Bill W. , Force Recon, was shot up bad his third month there. He came home and had a good life though to this day…some 50 plus years later, he still has night terrors. Another Bill….Bill E. humped m-60 machine gun ammo. He came home , got a history degree, lived a good life….he has PTSD….takes meds to smooth things over. Denny J. humped the radio on patrols and was the Commanders radio man on hill 55. Denny prefers solice. He has had a productive life but likes solitude. All 3 of these guys divorced. I take pills for depression. Anyone who has been in a combat zone is paying a price. But…….I’m a licensed building contractor in Omaha. Still working at age 74. I’ll work ‘till I can’t walk. The Marine Corps instilled in me…..push…push…just keep pushing. We, all 4 of us, do just that. Tell your son to push. My days are a mix of good and pain - in - the - ass……but I’ll never quit. I see your son was Airborne. That means he’s not very bright. Help him with the big words if he reads my comment. And encourage him to take a shower once in a while and brush his teeth. After all…….he was in the Army. These behaviors may be foreign to him. Semper Fidelis Dave in Omaha
@@EileenHeitman keep pushing forward. Thanks for having the courage to serve for us. I served my community as a volunteer Reserve Deputy SGT. for 9.5 years .
My oldest son took his life in March. He served for 18.5 years of HIS life in the USAF. PTSD is a demon which some submit to.. suicide is not a weakness, it is the end of pain, suffering which some can no longer endure. Joe is forever 39💔 #22toomany 22 vets a day IS too many
People Please let's stop offering up our precious children to die in these evil wars declared by evil selfish men....this is NOT patriotic!!!!!! The founding fathers of this great nation did NOT want this!!!! We need to protect OUR sacred soil yes but not go across the world to do th bidding of broken men !!!!
Iam crying reading your post. It breaks my heart and not enough is done for our service people in that regard. PTSD is real. I am praying for you and your family.
Some say it's a weak soul that takes their own life , not so it's a total reserve to end the pain . I've always been told you only hurt the the ones you leave behind so it should make it easier when you have no one ?
God Bless you all for recording this song!! My oldest son served ten years, Army...with two deployments to Afghanistan. The last deployment the truck they were driving ran over a IED, which demolished the truck. So bad that you couldn't tell it was a truck...just a pile of steel. Amazingly only minor injuries until two days later my son had a seizure due to the wreak. They brought him home to do some testing. Diagnosed with TBI, PTSD, seizures, and psychical injuries. I'm so happy he is home in one piece, but he has some issues to figure out! Thanks again for supporting these soldiers/veterans!! Jesus is Love~~
MY SON ALSO!!!!!......They were attacked at a bank and a bomb went off. Son is home safe, but has depression, PTSD, TBI and seizures. Bless your hearts. XOXO
You say he has some issues.. ?? You mean you both have some issues.. !! ❤ he might not make it without you.. ?? Thank god you're there for him....!! It's way harder goin at it alone.. trust i know after 4 deployments myself.. !! Almost impossible to just turn it off.. ?? God bless you and your son... !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
12 years in the Navy. PTSD, loss of most of my vision...I love this song and 3 Doors Down, thank you for your supporting our active duty troops, their families, and veterans, it is very much appreciated.
My husband served in Gulf War!! He battled with PTSD and much more! This song was played constantly his last 4 years as he said the song just helped him. He passed away last year! God bless our Veterans for the strength that they need each day!!
I'm sorry for your lost...I battle PTSD and for me it puts to words what I want to tell my family but can't when my PTSD is activated... always a good cry. Again sorry for your loss and if you haven't listened to it with that thought as my wife asks "what's it like" I just played and said like this.
The one time the command structure brought happiness on board a Aircraft Carrier. The good will generated by the Captain/Admiral was beyond words. The men and women at war felt better after this concert in the hanger bay. Thank you 3 doors down and the Navy personal who made this happen. 21 years later , it still brings goose bumps every time I listen to this tune This song is now up there with Brother's in Arms as the Anthem for the modern military
When was usa in declared war? Not clown /dirty water boys lies? My husband was on a carrier...a prostitute with posters thanked him for “last night”....lol.
This song wasn't meant to be about war and it's aftermath, but it has taken on a life of it's own! Much love for all of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and our veterans! 💜💜
AMEN ! No matter how it’s perceived, it’s priceless. To all, to everyone. True emotions are for the individuals. As a nation, seek your own meaning. These are truly hard times for the whole planet. Don’t let Satan destroy young minds, hearts, hopes, dreams. The whole planet needs to unite as we should with plain human kindness. This song, 👍👍👍, brings it home for me. Peace for our future ❤️
I witnessed them with my own eyes on this det. in the Med. Sea. I just don't remember where it was anymore. It was either Crete or Lisbon Portugal. I do feel privileged to have served my country. And blessed to experience this patriotic band that unknowingly initiated the beginnings of Operation Iraqi Freedom even though it didn't truly start till I was back on the beach in Virginia. Thank you, USO and MWR n all who served past to present!
Absolutely one of the best videos of all time! Tons of respect for these young guys to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our beautiful country. Y'all capture EVERYTHING in this short video ..thank you! USA
Such a fitting tribute to those service men & women who sacrifice so much for so little pay & respect. This video brought tears to my eyes as I too know what it’s feels like knowing my son is deployed, facing God knows what, away from his children. The loneliness & despair they all feel when they away from those they love. This is truly an ungrateful nation. When I see the unruly mobs & criminals taking over our streets enjoying what they do while our service members are away sacrificing, it’s pathetic!!!
I served 8 years in the Navy, Desert Storm, '91 and I know EXACTLY what it means to leave family behind... and seeing the sad faces on these people brings back the memories and the tears -- that's just something vets live with for the rest of our lives... and though we don't know each other personally, we are a BROTHERHOOD that never dies, sharing the same purpose and experience of serving this great country we live in ---- that NEVER changes and love us or hate us, we STILL do what we have to do.
I remember crying the entire ride home after dropping my husband off for deployment. I was pregnant with our first child. We spent our first wedding anniversary apart. Lots of firsts were missed that year. God bless our service men and women and their families.
Me and my husband went through the same. This song used to make me ugly cry! Our son was born during my husband's 2nd deployment to Iraq. My hubby didn't meet our baby boy until he was 4 months old. I'm so grateful that my husband is alive and well after 8 years in the USMC, which included 4 deployments overseas.
Reading these comments from the Military makes me think of my dad who passed 4yrs ago at 91 and a WWII Veteran. Thank you all for taking on the most important job in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. God bless.
Saw this video for the first time when my husband was deployed for the second time and watching it again now while my son is deployed for his first.... ALWAYS hits home for me. God speed for all of America's Soldiers!!! xoxoxo
This song is so special to me. My son was born in 2002 and every night I would get up to feed him like clock work and this song always happened to be on vh1 every night at the same time so it became our song. Fast forward 18 years, my son is now in the military and my worry is unrelenting. This song is a constant reminder of when he was an infant and now a soldier. I'm dying on the inside but am grateful that he is my baby and we can always have this song even though I break down everytime I hear it...
I am sorry to hear of your pain. I want to say thank you to you and your son. Your country has NOT forgotten you and we STILL know, love and respect what you are doing and the sacrifice you are making. Freedom is not free. I don't say these things to give you any pat answers or to divert your pain, but at least I can say thank you.
My dad, and 2 of my brother's served in the military, I thank your son for his service and the sacrifices he is making for this great Nation..thank you and God bless.
Sad that these days only songs hold the memories of those we loved. My dad served many years in the army. As a military born child this song holds more meaning than that to me. Many people in and out of my life, come and gone by death and regrets and I feel this deeply. Much love and respect for those who served and lost their lives to give and serve. Your appreciated more than you know and never forgotten. 💓
I lost my wife and soul mate 1 day after our 21st wedding anniversary on July 23rd 2021. 52 is way too young to die. Especially when she got diagnosed 4 days before she passed. We loved this song!!! God bless every military service member past and currently serving
Lyrics: "When I'm Gone" There's another world inside of me That you may never see There are secrets in this life That I can't hide Somewhere in this darkness There's a light that I can't find Maybe it's too far away Or maybe I'm just blind Or maybe I'm just blind So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am And everything in me Wants to be the one You wanted me to be I'll never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone When your education X-Ray Cannot see under my skin I won't tell you a damn thing That I could not tell my friends Roaming through this darkness I'm alive but I'm alone Part of me is fighting this But part of me is gone So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am And everything in me Wants to be the one You wanted me to be I'll never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Or maybe I'm just blind So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am And everything in me Wants to be the one You wanted me to be I'll never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone When I'm gone When I'm gone When I'm gone
I was 18 when this song came out and i had just joined the military, i really thought it was a cheesy video/song at the time but then again at 18 you think you're invincible and there's no need to be sad. Boy does your mind change after a couple of deployments, watching this in my 30's hits me even harder, haven't seen this video in well over a decade.
@Giovanni This is going to be way too long but I’m just getting it off my chest. No one has to read it if they don’t want to. Giovanni I couldn’t agree more. I’m guessing you went in right before me. I didn’t go on the initial push which was just insane so if you were a grunt on the ground during that i can’t imagine. Even in 2005 when I deployed to Iraq it was still crazy. With what is happening in Afghanistan right now it’s really hard to put my feelings into words. For future reference today is August 16th 2021 and the US is withdrawing nearly all troops from Afghanistan. The Taliban conquered the country in less than two weeks with no opposition from the Afghan army that we trained. The Afghan army abandoned their posts and ran at the first sight of the Taliban. Leaving all of the weapons and ammunition that the Afghan army was supposed to use to defend itself. Last night the Taliban was sitting in the Afghanistan Presidential Palace.. I searched for these songs bc the whole thing has me feeling some type of way.. We lost too many men and women only for the Afghan army to act like the cowards we knew they were and run at the first sight of the Taliban. There were some really amazing Afghans as well and right now I’m praying we are able to bring them to safety.
[T]hey had to make up that story about weapons of mass destruction. Because that was the only thing that would sell to the American people, and that wasn't true. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (November 30, 2005) Quote by Nancy Pelosi
When i am gone, remember my love. Remember the person i tried so hard to be. Don’t remember my mistakes but remember the perseverance that pushed me to realize them. Life with out forgiveness is no life at all.
I am a 15 year old in despair, All of the goods songs where either before my time or came out when I was too young to understand what music was. Thank god for youtube.
l was wrong about everyhting shut your damn mouth. You don't know what he's going through, i don't Care what, don't speak of someone unless you know what's going on
+l was wrong about everyhting ... why yes ... I HAVE been in the military. My country wasn't bombed ... but I most certainly stared down a rifle barrel and pulled the trigger more times than. I care to remember! this kid was making a joke ... so get off his ass! why don't YOU go to Facebook with your sorry ass and get in on 1 of your liberal bitch session pages and decry the state of the universe because people just won't accept your socialist/liberal fantasy theories! you hypocritical punk prick!
I seen them in concert years ago when they came to Dothan Alabama when i heard this song sung in person I got chills... It raised every hair on my neck.❤😢❤😢
This hits home. I remember it would be a sad day saying bye to my dad before he went on these long deployments, not knowing if he was coming back or not. Hats off to all the vets and the ones currently serving. Thank you!!! 🇺🇸
@jessica You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Makes me miss my daddy. He will always be my hero Marine. Yes I remember his long deployments. Never knew when or if he was coming home. God Bless our vets & military. Semper Fi
Just keep breathing, in & out, one deep breath at a time, keep putting one foot in front of the other, keep on moving forward and making your world a better, happier place to live. Really, that’s all we can do, as time passes our hope is that things will continue to get better & better! Best of luck to you! ❤️🩹
I'm more of a metal guy, but this song really resonates with me. I was in the military during the Iraq War, 2 deployments to that hell hole, and I've lost some of my shipmates to suicide, including one of my best friends. The fact that this song is dedicated to the troops though does mean a lot. I don't know what else to say but thank you.
[Verse 1] There's another world inside of me that you may never see There's secrets in this life that I can't hide But somewhere in this darkness There's a light that I can't find Well maybe it's too far away, yeah Or maybe I'm just blind Or maybe I'm just blind [Chorus] So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'd never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone [Verse 2] When your education x-ray Cannot see under my skin I won't tell you a damn thing That I could not tell my friends Roaming through this darkness I'm alive, but I'm alone And part of me is fighting this But part of me is gone [Chorus] So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'd never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone [Refrain] Or maybe I'm just blind [Chorus] So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared And love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'd never let you down Even if I could I'd give up everything If only for your good So hold me when I'm here Right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared You won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone [Outro] Love me when I'm gone When I'm gone When I'm gone When I'm gone
This song and video always gives me goosebumps when listening to it and seeing all the families saying goodbye to their loved ones, never knowing when or if they'll ever seen them again. To EVERY SINGLE Veteran and Active Service Member, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifices and service to this Country! ❤️🙏🙌
Yes thank u for your time and sacrifices that you all made to fight for our freedom and condolances to the families and friends of the ones that lost thier lives may they rest in peace
It's been 26 years since our Navy life - USS Pennsylvania 735 (Blue) King's Bay Submarine Base, Georgia - and these shots of Homecoming STILL give me chill bumps!!! There's no bond like military family! Thank you 3 Doors Down for recognizing, supporting, and celebrating our nation's heroes who fight and lay their lives on the line every single day for our freedom!
So much they go through. But we only see and hear what they want you to know so that you don't worry about them getting shot at or i, E, D, s , . chemical warfare. 🔥Just be Happy when they do come home. Never be the same though. 🇺🇸
Thank You, honorable Vets. Some of you are still "gone" ... suffering in silence back home in the U.S. of A, this song is for you, we will love you until you can find your way back so no worries you taught us loyalty never waivers and Heroes are forever. Thank you for volunteering to protect me and my family. You are worthy of the same freedom you provided us, including th freedom from PTSD.
You know what makes me furious? That the us starts wars and sends people to fight. If our country minded their own business we wouldn't have to risk our troops lives.
+XxSiD ThE_MLG_kIDxX An f-16 and the pilot, a very good friend of mine, we got Friends in the usaf, blew up right After takeoff. It was horrific, I almost threw up since he was the first Person I lost.
My son was in the army as a medic. He was assigned to Alaska. But he was still a member of the army. This song gets me over and over. He died in my arms from cardiac arrest. He may not have been in the hostile scenarios that so many did but he served and he was called doc to his unit because he was an army combat medic. He served. Damn this song is so good and emotional!
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. My son was USMC reserves and he ended up in Fallujah. That was the worst time of my life. I thank God every day that he came home to us. Your son was a hero for just being in the US military. Everyone in our military has a part to play and no matter what anyone says, they are all heroes. I can’t thank your son for his service so I will thank you. Thank you Cindy for bringing a brave young man into the world, a young man that wanted to serve his country, and did. God bless.
one brother was Army one was air force both now gone. hubby was army air force. He is gone to . thank you for keeping peace . Dad was air force too. Machinic on planes they used. we would worries at war times troubles . It growing up in the day. we had respect.
Hadn't seen this video for years. It's still gut wrenching. What the men and women of our military AND their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, and children sacrifice to protect our country is something those of us who've never served will never truly understand. They literally "give up everything" for us.
Absolutely!!! This is a song for all of those that might not make it home at the end of the day! I haul gasoline for everyone out there driving cars! I hope i don't get blown up!
Excellent song displaying our military might. Less than 100 days in Vietnam received a "Dear-John" letter from my High School sweetheart. I stayed 2 Tours (Wounded twice). I still remember what my mother said numerous times... "Life isn't fair". ...RIP all my buddies that didn't make it back.
I don't generally agree with a lot of things our government does but I have mad respect for our armed services. These guys keep us safe and deserve recognition for it.
My son joined the navy at 17 graduated at 16 made that choice all on his own and now he's on his way to Japan .I can't be any more prouder of the man he's become
That is awesome to see that a young man at his age made that decision. I was also 17 when I joined the military, two weeks after high school graduation.
The men in my family, Grandfather, uncles, dad n son (3 generations) have served in the military from WWII, Vietnam to Afghanistan, US Marines, US Army, US Navy. My son had proudly joined the US Navy, Medical Corpsman 2000-2007, he was deployed to Afghanistan 4 times, we're very blessed to have had my son come home to us as well as my Grandfather, uncles n dad after each war had ended. My heart goes out to all of the families who've lost family members to the past n present wars, may God bless each of those who've lost their lives to the wars, God bless*
Wow. You took the words right out of my mouth. The tears are literally filling my eyes and pouring down my cheeks as I'm reading these comments. I feel as if there simply aren't words that can even pay tribute to the heroism, courage, and ultimate sacrifice that our military (our warrior angels) WILLINGLY make for OUR freedom. Thank you.
My dad is with me in this song since 2008 since he passed from an accident navy vet but now I'm married and got the life I feel like this is exactly what he wanted for me I don't wanna be the richest man I wanna be the best dad wish me luck and pray for me that I accomplish my goal to the best father that ever fucking existed
I’ll pray for you , proud of you and that line „I don’t wanna be the richest Man ..“ took my by heart . Im certain you will see your Father again at the pearly Gates . Tomorrow is promised to no one so I wish you the strength courage and Love to live every Day like you try to make best out of it . From Scandinavia sending some ❤️
As a Vet, the daughter of a Vet, great niece of a Vet, and granddaughter of a Vet this song has always brought me to tears. I can remember watching my dad leave for months 6-9 to be exact. Watching the ship dressed with her Lei across the bow and all her soldiers lining up on the upper deck was the most beautiful thing a wife, husband, and child could ever see. Thank you for this beautiful and amazing song.
My Uncle Paul died a few years back he was a good man he served in Vietnam when you came back they didn't treat him too well he had a hard life indict us short but we still remember him Gerald
I remember when my Marine son came home! We never new where he was because he was with the III Marine expiditionary force based out of Okinawa Japan! They were the first to attack Quwait! Air Land Sea! Semper Fi Always Faithful!
Whose fucking freedom exactly? No US service personnel need to die on foreign soil. No country since Japan in 1945 has started a war with America, you are fighting for oil and politicians. Unfortunately the Army is the only way out of poverty for certain peoples
how do you he feel now after dropping the "American Freedom disguised in airstrike" on the weddings, schools, prayers, markets of innocent Muslim Men,Women and Children. how do you feel now by being defeated after 20 years of nothingness and 3 trillion dollars?
@@junaedhossainbiddut3538 you suck you want to see a flag from a soldier's coffin and purple hearts. I didn't comment 2 months ago. Hope you enjoy freedom cause I do..... salam
I'm so sorry to everybody I'm a marine lost my legs in combat for not my wife and my children i would not be here either we are all one in this world of the next world
Thank you for your service man. I’m leaving to the Marines in April and I hope I’m able to retire a Marine. But again thank you for service and sacrifice devil dog!🖤
My dad used to play his guitar and sing this song to me when I had to go to his house late at night because my mom was having parties and doing drugs (shes sober now). He passed away March 9th 2018, every time I hear this song it brings back so many memories and it hurts so bad to know he's gone. I'm happy he isnt hurting anymore, I miss him so much. His last words were "I love you."
Feel so bad for you my puppy and my two grandmas died on the same day like if you love my two grandmas and puppy 1 like =1love for my grandma's and puppy
@acdrts 024 ; he's never truly gone!!! he gave you the best of him, his time and love!!!! what wouldn't true love do for their loves ones:) he's in your memories and if you believe, one day, you'll see him again:) God bless!!!!
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You're correct he's still in your heart he's you still remember him and he's still in your heart and you still remember him the sad memories and is sad people who died people do not want to die it's really sad
To my dad a Vietnam vet (NAVY) and all that have lost, Amen to them.... keep heaven rockin for us left here on earth missin y’all. RIP to all our loved ones.
I helped carry a total of 23 of our finest American soldiers' caskets onto our C-141's for their final trip back to the states from Ramstein AB Germany in 2004. They called them HR's, but I called them Americans. I know why they did it but still didn't like the term. This still lives with me today after all these years, but I was damn proud to do my part for our men and women. Signed by a proud 34-year Air Force Retiree. God Bless.
This is me completely! Not scared to die, but scared to be forgotten and not here! I've lost so many I've loved, but carry them by remembering and sharing memories! God bless us all!🙏
I love our military. Hope you guys share memories and take pictures and send to friends and family. Love the us military every branch, every soldier. I love you all. ❤️ 🙏 🪖
My dad is 70 and I've just seen his PTSD my entire life from being a Vietnam vet he is not a proud Vietnam veteran unfortunately 🥺he was called a baby killer when he came home ,but he served his country. Don't ever let that be forgotten. He's still struggles to this day😢🫂🇺🇸
This song makes me cry everytime I hear it. My dad is a veteran. Thank you to all the Men and Women who have served and are serving. God bless you all and protect you
Look dude...your point is valid. However that other 5 percent...just wishing an dreaming like the rest of Americans. Live an let live. To your point ...the government machines will roll on long after our short stint. David 1980 through 1986 u.s army 96 delta 10 m.o.s drive on 3rd herd ..drive on. Pray often.....
My Brother Jelly Roll a friend of mine from Australia is visiting me. He showed me this video I've never seen he said he knew 4 years ago that this song was going to touch so many souls because of you the way you perform it how it came about being written he is in music business also maybe he knew but the first time I heard it I also felt it heck I was living it I feel that you and your music are a bright light in the world and touch so many people . But you are doing great things for our young people in Nashville and elsewhere with your time and money so a Big shout out Of Respect to you my Brother. David Brown
in a world full of selfishness some did the ultimate selfless act and paid the price with their LIVES. and the ones who saw combat and made it back can still hear and see the horrors. don't you ever forget that.
I'm a war veteran too and it's so nice 2 c songs dedicated 2 us- I did my share of damage and was a young crazy warrior. Music helps me escape the pain of memories that haunt me. God bless the U.S. and all my brothers and sisters in arms.
@@murlwhite1246 Thank u as well my brother u made me tear up-the 82nd rocks and yes we did a prep-mission 4 them-as in we cleared a path 4 a small group of them 2 do an emergency evac 4 several wounded warriors. the LZ was way 2 hot and had 2 many tangos, but it was our pleasure 2 handle it, and God bless my brother.
@katie You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
cesiumion I lost my dad. He got agent orange when he was in Vietnam.He died 5 years ago. But, he taught us about Jesus. And read the Bible. I KNOW he’s in heaven!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS FOR TAKING CARE OF MY EARTHLY FATHER. But, I know God is my real dad. You’ll see your brother again.
To any and all of the countless Bands, Celebs and others that volunteer to come and stand in that DESERT and give back to the boots on the ground or those on steel decks of the ships there are few words I can say that could ever encapsulate what that meant to me. Christopher A Baker FC1 SW USN, 1983-2004 (Ret) 100% DAV. For all my Brothers in arms.
God bless these boys im 63 been listening since i was 41 they saved my remind me of my boys 🙏 peace from South Africa❤🤘
Umarer8meoutof123😂😂😂
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GOD BLESS AMERICA AND AMERICAN SOLDIERS AMEN
My brother served 7 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and he is in the VA hospital now with PTSD and alcohol!!!! Please pray for our family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Praying right now💙
Praying to God for him and for an end to useless wars . God bless you all ❤
Sounds like he didn’t come out of it too bad compared to most.. if I’m being completely honest. 🫡USS Nimitz CVN 68
My husband is a Veteran and he lost his teeth and Veterans don't get dental and we had to pay 5500$ for dental. He has depression they give him medicine no counseling only the 1800 suicide hotline is a solution they stated. I am so upset. Yet Migrants in NY get free hotels , dental, free food. Im crying and struggling. Veterans get nothing.
Hang in there battle!!! Fight the demons!! Beat your demons! Love the life you deserve and earned brother!!
For you Jesse Zimmerman…Love me wen I’m gone❤️🙏
Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support. You have a wonderful day ahead 🌺🌺🤘🏻❤️
My husband went on so many deployments. He has served 20 years and now serves DOD for his second retirement. Being a military wife and family is hard work but I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you For this song and your support of our military 3 Doors Down!!
thanks for your service
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M. Trimmer , a grateful nation thanks you. Love from the fighting 40th infantry, California. . ..your service is equal. Behind every great man is a great woman . Fact . Godspeed love
Thank U for service!!!
Thanks you and your family for your sacrifice service and hell you go through. Your husband is a American hero. ❤
My dad passed away this morning. this song was the last song he posted on his facebook. i will think of my father everytime i hear this song
9 MiL Nix 💔
9 MiL Nix sorry :(
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I'm sorry!
blessings too you and peace, long live the memories and the love in your heart he left !!
My best friend John Cleaver from Joplin, Missouri served with my in the US. Navy. He left the Nav and became a combat medic/parachutist in the 82nd Airborne, US. Army. He was murdered by a suicide bomber while attending wounded in afganistan. His was the most beautiful soul i can remember. He was...my...friend, and I love him with all my heart. Ill see you in heaven Bro, I think we served our time in hell...
May your Brother in Arms REST IN PEACE... from a fellow Vet..
Thank you for sharing. And thank you for your service.
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rip man, recently for njrotc i wrote a report on a guy who died by a suicide bomber in 2013 i think and when i started reading his backstory a song started playing called not my time and i nearly cried
Thank you for your service and to your friend rip y'all are awesome bro!!!
My son was in Iraq 3 times,
The PTSD Demon has haunted
Ever since. The Good Lord has.
And His helping him each day
Shout Out to The 82nd
God bless you and your son. Tell him an old Devildog Sgt. said hello and tell him to thank God that he is alive. I was in Vietnam 19 months. I joined the Corps at age 17 in 1967 and within days 3 of my friends joined. Crazy. We all served in Nam. One guy, Bill W. got shot to shit but he has lived a full successful life. He does have night terrors, still. One guy, a second Bill…..humped m60 ammo. He has had a good life. But, he has PTSD. My best friend, Denny, humped a radio and then was the radio man for the company commander on hill55. He has had a successful life. But, he prefers solice. Me, I take pills for depression. I am a building contractor. We 4 have all been paying that price you pay when spending time in a combat zone. But, we are stubborn fuckers….Marines….and we keep pushing….pushing….May your son do the same. I don’t know if he is a Marine or Army or what. Just keep pushing. He will have mostly good days. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman in Omaha. P.S. I just reread your comment and see he was in the 82nd Airborne so he is Army. That being the case , when he reads this comment, you better help him with the big words. And tell him that bathing and soap won’t hurt him. Ditto, a toothbrush. Army………..Army……
I joined the Marines a few weeks after high school graduation 1967. 3 of my buddies joined a few days later. We all did time in Vietnam. I landed in Danang on my 19th birthday. I wanted to be there. I did 19 months voluntarily. My friends……..Bill W. , Force Recon, was shot up bad his third month there. He came home and had a good life though to this day…some 50 plus years later, he still has night terrors. Another Bill….Bill E. humped m-60 machine gun ammo. He came home , got a history degree, lived a good life….he has PTSD….takes meds to smooth things over. Denny J. humped the radio on patrols and was the Commanders radio man on hill 55. Denny prefers solice. He has had a productive life but likes solitude. All 3 of these guys divorced. I take pills for depression. Anyone who has been in a combat zone is paying a price. But…….I’m a licensed building contractor in Omaha. Still working at age 74. I’ll work ‘till I can’t walk. The Marine Corps instilled in me…..push…push…just keep pushing. We, all 4 of us, do just that. Tell your son to push. My days are a mix of good and pain - in - the - ass……but I’ll never quit.
I see your son was Airborne. That means he’s not very bright. Help him with the big words if he reads my comment. And encourage him to take a shower once in a while and brush his teeth. After all…….he was in the Army. These behaviors may be foreign to him. Semper Fidelis Dave in Omaha
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@@EileenHeitman keep pushing forward. Thanks for having the courage to serve for us. I served my community as a volunteer Reserve Deputy SGT. for 9.5 years .
My oldest son took his life in March. He served for 18.5 years of HIS life in the USAF. PTSD is a demon which some submit to.. suicide is not a weakness, it is the end of pain, suffering which some can no longer endure. Joe is forever 39💔
#22toomany
22 vets a day IS too many
It hurt my heart when I read that. Rest In Peace Joe.....
Your absolutely right 22 veteran’s a day is 22 to many. Something needs to be done.
People Please let's stop offering up our precious children to die in these evil wars declared by evil selfish men....this is NOT patriotic!!!!!! The founding fathers of this great nation did NOT want this!!!! We need to protect OUR sacred soil yes but not go across the world to do th bidding of broken men !!!!
Hold you're head high wtf I train well who where why we r trump me 999
Iam crying reading your post. It breaks my heart and not enough is done for our service people in that regard. PTSD is real. I am praying for you and your family.
Some say it's a weak soul that takes their own life , not so it's a total reserve to end the pain . I've always been told you only hurt the the ones you leave behind so it should make it easier when you have no one ?
God Bless you all for recording this song!! My oldest son served ten years, Army...with two deployments to Afghanistan. The last deployment the truck they were driving ran over a IED, which demolished the truck. So bad that you couldn't tell it was a truck...just a pile of steel. Amazingly only minor injuries until two days later my son had a seizure due to the wreak. They brought him home to do some testing. Diagnosed with TBI, PTSD, seizures, and psychical injuries. I'm so happy he is home in one piece, but he has some issues to figure out! Thanks again for supporting these soldiers/veterans!! Jesus is Love~~
Coleen Harper No ma'am. God bless you and yours! Yall are the foundation of our civilization Semper Fidelis
MY SON ALSO!!!!!......They were attacked at a bank and a bomb went off. Son is home safe, but has depression, PTSD, TBI and seizures. Bless your hearts. XOXO
You say he has some issues.. ?? You mean you both have some issues.. !! ❤ he might not make it without you.. ?? Thank god you're there for him....!! It's way harder goin at it alone.. trust i know after 4 deployments myself.. !! Almost impossible to just turn it off.. ?? God bless you and your son... !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank him for Service
12 years in the Navy. PTSD, loss of most of my vision...I love this song and 3 Doors Down, thank you for your supporting our active duty troops, their families, and veterans, it is very much appreciated.
Our government is filled with demons and devils that profit from war.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service.........support coming from Canada
Thank you for your service 🇺🇲🦅💛
TY 4 ur service brother n God bless.
best interpretation of deployment I've seen. "Part of me is fighting this, but part of me is gone" sums up my feelings before getting underway.
My husband served in Gulf War!! He battled with PTSD and much more! This song was played constantly his last 4 years as he said the song just helped him.
He passed away last year!
God bless our Veterans for the strength that they need each day!!
I'm sorry for your lost...I battle PTSD and for me it puts to words what I want to tell my family but can't when my PTSD is activated... always a good cry. Again sorry for your loss and if you haven't listened to it with that thought as my wife asks "what's it like" I just played and said like this.
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Thank you!
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God bless you
Thanks to him for his service ❤️🤍💙🙏🏻 May he rest in peace God bless
@@BabydollLovesLife Amen to that baby
The one time the command structure brought happiness on board a Aircraft Carrier. The good will generated by the Captain/Admiral was beyond words. The men and women at war felt better after this concert in the hanger bay. Thank you 3 doors down and the Navy personal who made this happen. 21 years later , it still brings goose bumps every time I listen to this tune
This song is now up there with Brother's in Arms as the Anthem for the modern military
When was usa in declared war? Not clown /dirty water boys lies? My husband was on a carrier...a prostitute with posters thanked him for “last night”....lol.
Great song and ty to 3 doors down,but the boys way upfront don't get the perks,just remember that.😊Some were lucky to get water and chow,SFMFs
This song wasn't meant to be about war and it's aftermath, but it has taken on a life of it's own! Much love for all of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and our veterans! 💜💜
AMEN !
No matter how it’s perceived, it’s priceless.
To all, to everyone.
True emotions are for the individuals.
As a nation, seek your own meaning. These are truly hard times for the whole planet.
Don’t let Satan destroy young minds, hearts, hopes, dreams.
The whole planet needs to unite as we should with plain human kindness.
This song, 👍👍👍, brings it home for me.
Peace for our future ❤️
I witnessed them with my own eyes on this det. in the Med. Sea. I just don't remember where it was anymore. It was either Crete or Lisbon Portugal. I do feel privileged to have served my country. And blessed to experience this patriotic band that unknowingly initiated the beginnings of Operation Iraqi Freedom even though it didn't truly start till I was back on the beach in Virginia. Thank you, USO and MWR n all who served past to present!
Absolutely one of the best videos of all time! Tons of respect for these young guys to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our beautiful country. Y'all capture EVERYTHING in this short video ..thank you! USA
Well said, my friend. Much love and respect for all that serve our country in order to protect us and make us safe from foreign entities.
My boyfriend has severe ptsd from many deployments and I’m in law enforcement this song really means so much.
Thank you for what you and your husband do/did. You guys are superheroes to those in your community. God bless you and your family ❤️
This song as a Vet has nearly brought me to tears many times. For you new soldiers still on the front , Thank you. We need you
Thank YOU as well 🙏
Love you
Helseth my bruder
Hell yea we do 🙌🏻🤘🏻👊🏻
i still can't get through this song without weeping.............
21 yrs US Navy
To the 13 Marines that lost their lives. You will NEVER be forgotten!!
Nor any service man or woman whose lost their lives for US!!!
Those died protecting the innocent to safety.
... After their country abandoned them.
I'm so pissed off about it. I'm not even from the USA (Belgium)
They were forgotten by Biden....
It’s sad they lost their lives for nothing . May they Rest In Peace and May god forgive them for training to kill innocent people
You’re the man thanks for posting
@@najmastar5215 I assume your from Pakistan
I dedicate this song forever to Sgt Mike Stokely Aug 16 2005 Iraq. Lost but never forgotten brother.
Such a fitting tribute to those service men & women who sacrifice so much for so little pay & respect.
This video brought tears to my eyes as I too know what it’s feels like knowing my son is deployed, facing God knows what, away from his children. The loneliness & despair they all feel when they away from those they love. This is truly an ungrateful nation. When I see the unruly mobs & criminals taking over our streets enjoying what they do while our service members are away sacrificing, it’s pathetic!!!
You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Very true and sad. I hope your family is well.
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I served 8 years in the Navy, Desert Storm, '91 and I know EXACTLY what it means to leave family behind... and seeing the sad faces on these people brings back the memories and the tears -- that's just something vets live with for the rest of our lives... and though we don't know each other personally, we are a BROTHERHOOD that never dies, sharing the same purpose and experience of serving this great country we live in ---- that NEVER changes and love us or hate us, we STILL do what we have to do.
Thank you so much for risking your life for my freedom!
Mark Norris you also know what its like to kill an iraqi child?
Dieter Sanchez I never did this... and it is sad for all who suffer in war - no one wins.
Thank you for fighting for our freedom
My brother is I the navy, I wish some people could just feel how I and many others do. I cried during this video.
A belated 'Thank you, 3 Doors Down' for the gift you gave those sailors and Marines!
I remember crying the entire ride home after dropping my husband off for deployment. I was pregnant with our first child. We spent our first wedding anniversary apart. Lots of firsts were missed that year. God bless our service men and women and their families.
When was this? Is your husband back? I hope he returned to his family and is living happily and in peace with you all now!
Dios lo traiga a casa sano y salvo señora. Amén.
God bless you and yours
Kazoty kick
Me and my husband went through the same. This song used to make me ugly cry! Our son was born during my husband's 2nd deployment to Iraq. My hubby didn't meet our baby boy until he was 4 months old. I'm so grateful that my husband is alive and well after 8 years in the USMC, which included 4 deployments overseas.
Make one about Master Sergeant Aaron T.Bailey
He's great when it comes to Ft.Stewart/Big Red 1, and other things.
Reading these comments from the Military makes me think of my dad who passed 4yrs ago at 91 and a WWII Veteran. Thank you all for taking on the most important job in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. God bless.
It was an honor to follow men like your dad and mine,I love OUR country
Saw this video for the first time when my husband was deployed for the second time and watching it again now while my son is deployed for his first.... ALWAYS hits home for me. God speed for all of America's Soldiers!!! xoxoxo
Me,143
So powerful
For some of us, music is the strongest reminder of a loved one when they're gone. And a reminder to love them, while they're still here. Good job.
Yeah.
Music is everything. I am able to relate to different times of my life through lyrics .My feelings are so much more intense with music!
Amen to that 🙏
Very well said
That's because music is not only of the soul it's also in our heart's.
This song is so special to me. My son was born in 2002 and every night I would get up to feed him like clock work and this song always happened to be on vh1 every night at the same time so it became our song. Fast forward 18 years, my son is now in the military and my worry is unrelenting. This song is a constant reminder of when he was an infant and now a soldier. I'm dying on the inside but am grateful that he is my baby and we can always have this song even though I break down everytime I hear it...
I am in your exact shoes momma...it's a rollercoaster for sure. 🙏💙
Im so sorry your goin through that it has to be hard :(
I live in fear of two uniformed Marines knocking on my door.
I am sorry to hear of your pain. I want to say thank you to you and your son. Your country has NOT forgotten you and we STILL know, love and respect what you are doing and the sacrifice you are making. Freedom is not free. I don't say these things to give you any pat answers or to divert your pain, but at least I can say thank you.
My dad, and 2 of my brother's served in the military, I thank your son for his service and the sacrifices he is making for this great Nation..thank you and God bless.
It doesn't matter how long or how many times I hear this song, it will always hold special meaning for me!
@ You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Me too!❤
Everything it sounds we era
Sad that these days only songs hold the memories of those we loved. My dad served many years in the army. As a military born child this song holds more meaning than that to me. Many people in and out of my life, come and gone by death and regrets and I feel this deeply. Much love and respect for those who served and lost their lives to give and serve. Your appreciated more than you know and never forgotten. 💓
There never gone Wihen there still in our hearts they always live on through us
@amandahenegar9242. I agree to what you’ve said it’s true words songs hold memories of those we love..what’s your favorite song
I lost my wife and soul mate 1 day after our 21st wedding anniversary on July 23rd 2021. 52 is way too young to die. Especially when she got diagnosed 4 days before she passed. We loved this song!!! God bless every military service member past and currently serving
I'm so sorry, brother. 😓
May God be with her soul.May she R.I.P. God bless you Bro
Prayers Cory and your Family 💞✌️Jam on Brother ‼️🇺🇸
Such a sweet and beautiful story..I'm glad you had such a love in your life and I'm so very sorry for your loss!
So sorry, Cory. Yes, way too young to go.
Lyrics:
"When I'm Gone"
There's another world inside of me
That you may never see
There are secrets in this life
That I can't hide
Somewhere in this darkness
There's a light that I can't find
Maybe it's too far away
Or maybe I'm just blind
Or maybe I'm just blind
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
When your education X-Ray
Cannot see under my skin
I won't tell you a damn thing
That I could not tell my friends
Roaming through this darkness
I'm alive but I'm alone
Part of me is fighting this
But part of me is gone
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Or maybe I'm just blind
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one
You wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
Thank you
Thank u
Thanks bro
@@jeffrobodine1850 oh thank you !
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I lost my love a year ago he was a vet miss him so much.This song makes me cry.
Beautiful song and thanks for all the soldiers who fought and still fighting for our countries. ( not only US troops).
My brother passed 2 weeks ago. He was in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan and PTSD is a killer. I love you Bro.
Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss take care🙏
So sorry ! 🙏 God Speed
God bless you. Thank you for your sacrifice
I'm very very sorry to hear that God bless
I was 18 when this song came out and i had just joined the military, i really thought it was a cheesy video/song at the time but then again at 18 you think you're invincible and there's no need to be sad. Boy does your mind change after a couple of deployments, watching this in my 30's hits me even harder, haven't seen this video in well over a decade.
Thanks for taking it to 'em, G.
Thanks for your service. I wish you peace in your life.
@Giovanni This is going to be way too long but I’m just getting it off my chest. No one has to read it if they don’t want to. Giovanni I couldn’t agree more. I’m guessing you went in right before me. I didn’t go on the initial push which was just insane so if you were a grunt on the ground during that i can’t imagine. Even in 2005 when I deployed to Iraq it was still crazy.
With what is happening in Afghanistan right now it’s really hard to put my feelings into words. For future reference today is August 16th 2021 and the US is withdrawing nearly all troops from Afghanistan. The Taliban conquered the country in less than two weeks with no opposition from the Afghan army that we trained. The Afghan army abandoned their posts and ran at the first sight of the Taliban. Leaving all of the weapons and ammunition that the Afghan army was supposed to use to defend itself. Last night the Taliban was sitting in the Afghanistan Presidential Palace..
I searched for these songs bc the whole thing has me feeling some type of way.. We lost too many men and women only for the Afghan army to act like the cowards we knew they were and run at the first sight of the Taliban. There were some really amazing Afghans as well and right now I’m praying we are able to bring them to safety.
That statement is wrong. Im 18 and i know im vulnerable, thats why im aware.
Me too. Joined the Marines in ‘03. Iraq ‘04-‘05. Loved this song then, love it now and commonly return to listen just to stay grounded. S/F
The hardest thing I ever did was watch my son walk away from me and leave for Afghanistan. Bless all their hearts....and bless the families. XOXO
[T]hey had to make up that story about weapons of mass destruction. Because that was the only thing that would sell to the American people, and that wasn't true.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (November 30, 2005) Quote by Nancy Pelosi
When i am gone, remember my love. Remember the person i tried so hard to be. Don’t remember my mistakes but remember the perseverance that pushed me to realize them. Life with out forgiveness is no life at all.
I am a 15 year old in despair, All of the goods songs where either before my time or came out when I was too young to understand what music was. Thank god for youtube.
There is so much good music coming out now, you just have to look. We think older stuff is better because we don't remember the bad :)
+Dylan Stevens you have a point
l was wrong about everyhting shut your damn mouth. You don't know what he's going through, i don't Care what, don't speak of someone unless you know what's going on
+l was wrong about everyhting ... why yes ... I HAVE been in the military. My country wasn't bombed ... but I most certainly stared down a rifle barrel and pulled the trigger more times than. I care to remember! this kid was making a joke ... so get off his ass! why don't YOU go to Facebook with your sorry ass and get in on 1 of your liberal bitch session pages and decry the state of the universe because people just won't accept your socialist/liberal fantasy theories! you hypocritical punk prick!
+BrandonHowardROC do u really got to keep repeating yourself on every classic? Shut the fuck up
To my husband...serving his country! Almost 20 years of service💪💪
Thank you all who have served this country for us I'm forever grateful and in debt to you
I seen them in concert years ago when they came to Dothan Alabama when i heard this song sung in person I got chills... It raised every hair on my neck.❤😢❤😢
Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support. You have a wonderful day ahead 🌺🌺🤘🏻❤️
This hits home. I remember it would be a sad day saying bye to my dad before he went on these long deployments, not knowing if he was coming back or not.
Hats off to all the vets and the ones currently serving. Thank you!!! 🇺🇸
@Jessica Koyama. I’m sorry for your loss and I pray you get the strength to carry on
@jessica You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Makes me miss my daddy. He will always be my hero Marine. Yes I remember his long deployments. Never knew when or if he was coming home. God Bless our vets & military. Semper Fi
Thanks for your father and your family too❤
Hats off to the spouses n kids left behind too.
This album saved my life, I was destitute, suicidal. I spent 10 years trying to survive. My go to then and now.
Stay strong Lisa!!! That's all we got!!!
Stay strong 💪.God bless you.
Just keep breathing, in & out, one deep breath at a time, keep putting one foot in front of the other, keep on moving forward and making your world a better, happier place to live. Really, that’s all we can do, as time passes our hope is that things will continue to get better & better! Best of luck to you! ❤️🩹
Listening now for the same reasons brother.
A lot of us have been there. I'm here for you. Reach out 24/7.
I'm more of a metal guy, but this song really resonates with me. I was in the military during the Iraq War, 2 deployments to that hell hole, and I've lost some of my shipmates to suicide, including one of my best friends. The fact that this song is dedicated to the troops though does mean a lot. I don't know what else to say but thank you.
Bret Armstrong thanks for your service, and especially to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Hope you’re still smiling strong brotha
@@hulicesfelix4892 Thanks, very nice of you to say.
@@d00mboy13 Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was a court document away from being there with you. I appreciate you going through what I didn't.
duckman12 nono it was my stepfather who was :)
I feel you. Same here. Was a long drawn out deployment
One of my favorite songs from 3 doors down for over 2 decades
[Verse 1]
There's another world inside of me that you may never see
There's secrets in this life that I can't hide
But somewhere in this darkness
There's a light that I can't find
Well maybe it's too far away, yeah
Or maybe I'm just blind
Or maybe I'm just blind
[Chorus]
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'd never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
[Verse 2]
When your education x-ray
Cannot see under my skin
I won't tell you a damn thing
That I could not tell my friends
Roaming through this darkness
I'm alive, but I'm alone
And part of me is fighting this
But part of me is gone
[Chorus]
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'd never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
[Refrain]
Or maybe I'm just blind
[Chorus]
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am and everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'd never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
You can hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
[Outro]
Love me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
He nailed it once again.
Thank you!!
This song and video always gives me goosebumps when listening to it and seeing all the families saying goodbye to their loved ones, never knowing when or if they'll ever seen them again. To EVERY SINGLE Veteran and Active Service Member, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifices and service to this Country! ❤️🙏🙌
❤️❤️❤️
Me too
Bless you, and thank you for your support.
I feel the same
Yes thank u for your time and sacrifices that you all made to fight for our freedom and condolances to the families and friends of the ones that lost thier lives may they rest in peace
It's been 26 years since our Navy life - USS Pennsylvania 735 (Blue) King's Bay Submarine Base, Georgia - and these shots of Homecoming STILL give me chill bumps!!! There's no bond like military family! Thank you 3 Doors Down for recognizing, supporting, and celebrating our nation's heroes who fight and lay their lives on the line every single day for our freedom!
Us naval gas came from which deltas brain identity
If this doesn’t move you emotionally, your dead inside, thank you to ALL WHO HAVE SERVED 🇺🇸
AMEN
So much they go through. But we only see and hear what they want you to know so that you don't worry about them getting shot at or i, E, D, s , . chemical warfare. 🔥Just be Happy when they do come home. Never be the same though. 🇺🇸
Steve Link best years of my life. Sure I gave up lots,but I grew up lots too
Navy!!! Full speed ahead
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Thank You, honorable Vets. Some of you are still "gone" ... suffering in silence back home in the U.S. of A, this song is for you, we will love you until you can find your way back so no worries you taught us loyalty never waivers and Heroes are forever. Thank you for volunteering to protect me and my family. You are worthy of the same freedom you provided us, including th freedom from PTSD.
You know what makes me furious? That the us starts wars and sends people to fight. If our country minded their own business we wouldn't have to risk our troops lives.
+XxSiD ThE_MLG_kIDxX An f-16 and the pilot, a very good friend of mine, we got Friends in the usaf, blew up right After takeoff. It was horrific, I almost threw up since he was the first Person I lost.
Wow that's a beautiful message. God Bless all of our Service members and their families. I am eternally indebted to each one of you.
amen
Amen you guys are what keep us free
My son was in the army as a medic. He was assigned to Alaska. But he was still a member of the army. This song gets me over and over. He died in my arms from cardiac arrest. He may not have been in the hostile scenarios that so many did but he served and he was called doc to his unit because he was an army combat medic. He served. Damn this song is so good and emotional!
When tomorrow
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Ft. Wainwright?
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. My son was USMC reserves and he ended up in Fallujah. That was the worst time of my life. I thank God every day that he came home to us. Your son was a hero for just being in the US military. Everyone in our military has a part to play and no matter what anyone says, they are all heroes. I can’t thank your son for his service so I will thank you. Thank you Cindy for bringing a brave young man into the world, a young man that wanted to serve his country, and did. God bless.
Soo sorry for your loss!!! Thank you and your Son for your service!!!
one brother was Army one was air force both now gone. hubby was army air force. He is gone to .
thank you for keeping peace . Dad was air force too. Machinic on planes they used. we would worries at war times troubles . It growing up in the day. we had respect.
Hadn't seen this video for years. It's still gut wrenching. What the men and women of our military AND their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, and children sacrifice to protect our country is something those of us who've never served will never truly understand. They literally "give up everything" for us.
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I love this song because it could be dedicated toward anyone even our Police, Fire, EMS
From a former jail deputy I appreciate that
Absolutely!!! This is a song for all of those that might not make it home at the end of the day!
I haul gasoline for everyone out there driving cars! I hope i don't get blown up!
I am a disabled Marine Veteran and I appreciate these guys as our own country has forgotten us
We will never forget you brother Semper Fi 🇺🇲 Thank you for your service
@@ginam5683 thanks
We haven't forgotten you brother
Not everyone. Both our parents served in the Navy, WWII, Korea, Cold War.
I haven't forgotten you sir. I support the military by donations and voting. I love you for your service. Take care!
Excellent song displaying our military might. Less than 100 days in Vietnam received a "Dear-John" letter from my High School sweetheart. I stayed 2 Tours (Wounded twice). I still remember what my mother said numerous times... "Life isn't fair". ...RIP all my buddies that didn't make it back.
I don't generally agree with a lot of things our government does but I have mad respect for our armed services. These guys keep us safe and deserve recognition for it.
My son joined the navy at 17 graduated at 16 made that choice all on his own and now he's on his way to Japan .I can't be any more prouder of the man he's become
That is awesome to see that a young man at his age made that decision. I was also 17 when I joined the military, two weeks after high school graduation.
your son will have a good future! 👊
GOOD JOB MOM🥰❤️✌️
The men in my family, Grandfather, uncles, dad n son (3 generations) have served in the military from WWII, Vietnam to Afghanistan, US Marines, US Army, US Navy. My son had proudly joined the US Navy, Medical Corpsman 2000-2007, he was deployed to Afghanistan 4 times, we're very blessed to have had my son come home to us as well as my Grandfather, uncles n dad after each war had ended. My heart goes out to all of the families who've lost family members to the past n present wars, may God bless each of those who've lost their lives to the wars, God bless*
Thank you for your son's service
I remember being stationed on that ship, attending this was one of the greatest concerts I've seen!!
Really. Wow I was on USS SANTA BARBARA IN CHARLESTON. but I wish it was on your ship instead
Thank you for your service to our country
Matt Burns damn!! That’s a very cool story...sorry you were being deployed, but thank you at the same time
Happy you're in 1 piece Thankyou for your service....
1776 to the grave.
God Bless Three Doors Down and God Bless America and our service men and women. God bless Our Veterans, of which I am one.
I cry every time watching this reading the comments..
I also cry !
Wow. You took the words right out of my mouth. The tears are literally filling my eyes and pouring down my cheeks as I'm reading these comments. I feel as if there simply aren't words that can even pay tribute to the heroism, courage, and ultimate sacrifice that our military (our warrior angels) WILLINGLY make for OUR freedom. Thank you.
Dear lord me too!😭😭😭
@@jenni189 absolutely!! Those families.. tss
I hear you brother
My dad is with me in this song since 2008 since he passed from an accident navy vet but now I'm married and got the life I feel like this is exactly what he wanted for me I don't wanna be the richest man I wanna be the best dad wish me luck and pray for me that I accomplish my goal to the best father that ever fucking existed
Get up and try
Prayers for you and your family! 🙏🙏🙏🤘
You will! God Bless!!
I’ll pray for you , proud of you and that line „I don’t wanna be the richest Man ..“ took my by heart .
Im certain you will see your Father again at the pearly Gates . Tomorrow is promised to no one so I wish you the strength courage and Love to live every Day like you try to make best out of it . From Scandinavia sending some ❤️
Your dad is proud of you, buddy. :)
As a Vet, the daughter of a Vet, great niece of a Vet, and granddaughter of a Vet this song has always brought me to tears. I can remember watching my dad leave for months 6-9 to be exact. Watching the ship dressed with her Lei across the bow and all her soldiers lining up on the upper deck was the most beautiful thing a wife, husband, and child could ever see. Thank you for this beautiful and amazing song.
Awesome performance!
Who is here on Veterans Day 2024?
Firefighter of 13yrs listening on Nov 20, 2024...
@@rustednuttzbustedknuckles5522 ty for your years of service.
Can't say enough about these guys!!! Great brand I got to see them perform in 105°!!!!
Love the song. As a Marine, sends chills down my spine. Ooooh Rah, Simper Fidelis. And God Bless all those gave the ultimate sacrifice...they heroes!
Semper Fi Marine!!
Thank you for your service...
My Uncle Paul died a few years back he was a good man he served in Vietnam when you came back they didn't treat him too well he had a hard life indict us short but we still remember him Gerald
I'm not American, but brings tears to my eyes....God Bless the USA.
A grateful nation thanks you Sir. Love from Cleveland USA ☘️🇺🇸🏴🇮🇪🍀
I remember when my Marine son came home! We never new where he was because he was with the III Marine expiditionary force based out of Okinawa Japan! They were the first to attack Quwait! Air Land Sea! Semper Fi Always Faithful!
This song is dedicated to all military personnel past, present and future and to all the loved ones who lost their lives for our freedom.
amen
Ditto!!!!
Whose fucking freedom exactly? No US service personnel need to die on foreign soil. No country since Japan in 1945 has started a war with America, you are fighting for oil and politicians.
Unfortunately the Army is the only way out of poverty for certain peoples
how do you he feel now after dropping the "American Freedom disguised in airstrike" on the weddings, schools, prayers, markets of innocent Muslim Men,Women and Children.
how do you feel now by being defeated after 20 years of nothingness and 3 trillion dollars?
@@junaedhossainbiddut3538 you suck you want to see a flag from a soldier's coffin and purple hearts. I didn't comment 2 months ago. Hope you enjoy freedom cause I do..... salam
To me this song has never been more relevant than today. To all the veterans, families of veterans and gold star families thank you. Thank you. 🇺🇸
Thank you for what , they went to boom the shit out of innocent civilians, a war based on lies and empty sacrifices. Sorry but this is the truth bud.
Am not a sheep bro , i give facts , not a like .
I'm so sorry to everybody I'm a marine lost my legs in combat for not my wife and my children i would not be here either we are all one in this world of the next world
THANK YOU SIR GODBLEZZ YOU AND YOURZ TODAY TOMORROW AND FOREVER SALUTE....
Thank you for your service man. I’m leaving to the Marines in April and I hope I’m able to retire a Marine. But again thank you for service and sacrifice devil dog!🖤
Thank you for your service. You have a strong woman who has a belief. God bless all of you.
God Bless You and your family 🙏🏼♥️
bless ya 💔💔💔sweetie
Might be down, BUT NOT GONE!
Thank you everyone that supports us veterans,....it was fun when we did it but sometimes it falls poorly on our memory.
I have no idea what any of these comments are even referring to. They simply make no sense.
My dad used to play his guitar and sing this song to me when I had to go to his house late at night because my mom was having parties and doing drugs (shes sober now). He passed away March 9th 2018, every time I hear this song it brings back so many memories and it hurts so bad to know he's gone. I'm happy he isnt hurting anymore, I miss him so much. His last words were "I love you."
May he RIP @acdrts 024. :-(
Feel so bad for you my puppy and my two grandmas died on the same day like if you love my two grandmas and puppy 1 like =1love for my grandma's and puppy
@acdrts 024 ; he's never truly gone!!! he gave you the best of him, his time and love!!!! what wouldn't true love do for their loves ones:) he's in your memories and if you believe, one day, you'll see him again:) God bless!!!!
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You're correct he's still in your heart he's you still remember him and he's still in your heart and you still remember him the sad memories and is sad people who died people do not want to die it's really sad
To my dad a Vietnam vet (NAVY) and all that have lost, Amen to them.... keep heaven rockin for us left here on earth missin y’all. RIP to all our loved ones.
2024 who's listening??
Steve from alabama 63 yrs old
As the director of this video, it's still to this day, makes me proud of this group, as well as proud to be an American.
If you were the director, you left a mighty big impression with this video even a decade later. Damn fine work
Thank you so much! Yes, I was the director . Your comments made my day.
Unbelievable!!! 🎬🌅🌅
amazing work man!
Sure buddy
20 year's later this song still means so much for the American soldiers 🇺🇸🇺🇸.
2022.Respect
True respect
@@tankmaster9045 yes.
I helped carry a total of 23 of our finest American soldiers' caskets onto our C-141's for their final trip back to the states from Ramstein AB Germany in 2004. They called them HR's, but I called them Americans. I know why they did it but still didn't like the term. This still lives with me today after all these years, but I was damn proud to do my part for our men and women. Signed by a proud 34-year Air Force Retiree. God Bless.
how do you feel now by being defeated after 20 years of nothingness and 3 trillion dollars
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This is me completely! Not scared to die, but scared to be forgotten and not here! I've lost so many I've loved, but carry them by remembering and sharing memories! God bless us all!🙏
Loved ones will never be forgotten.
Including family and friends.
Well said!! Fear of death ☠️ is not a option when you have to put it all on the line. Army Veteran. Proudly served 1988 - 1994 🇺🇸
I love our military. Hope you guys share memories and take pictures and send to friends and family. Love the us military every branch, every soldier. I love you all. ❤️ 🙏 🪖
@@nyelement007
Yes same here.
I never served but I have nothing but love and respect for everyone who has, past an present.
@@brianklier6396
Thank you for your service.
I never served but I nothing but love and respect for everyone who has.
My dad is 70 and I've just seen his PTSD my entire life from being a Vietnam vet he is not a proud Vietnam veteran unfortunately 🥺he was called a baby killer when he came home ,but he served his country. Don't ever let that be forgotten. He's still struggles to this day😢🫂🇺🇸
So very sorry for what y'all been through and thank you all for his service and your family's sacrifice you have many supporters.
This song makes me cry everytime I hear it. My dad is a veteran. Thank you to all the Men and Women who have served and are serving. God bless you all and protect you
Hi Monica,hope you’re okay ?
Hats off to the men and women who joined the service to make a difference, it takes a special breed to sacrifice yourself for the greater of others.
Indeed it does 🇺🇸💔🇺🇸
I think of my son serving in the Army right now when I hear this song.
Look dude...your point is valid. However that other 5 percent...just wishing an dreaming like the rest of Americans. Live an let live. To your point
...the government machines will roll on long after our short stint. David 1980 through 1986 u.s army 96 delta 10 m.o.s drive on 3rd herd ..drive on. Pray often.....
Thank you. We appreciate you. 😊
You bet
Absolutely
God bless to all that have served in the military far and wide.R.I.P. #heroes
respect to everybody who has served
My brother grandma and uncle served in the army my brother is training
@@nicoledavis1899 x
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I'm most likely going to serve when I turn 18 with a high school degree
absolutely 💯! xoxoxo
Thank you... My son is currently serving in the Army, says this is his song from him to me... 😭 Tears of Joy.
I'm a VETERAN! Tell him 2 GET OUT when his time is finished. He's worth far more than being a PUPPET on STRINGS. I know what I'm talking about!!
My Brother Jelly Roll a friend of mine from Australia is visiting me. He showed me this video I've never seen he said he knew 4 years ago that this song was going to touch so many souls because of you the way you perform it how it came about being written he is in music business also maybe he knew but the first time I heard it I also felt it heck I was living it I feel that you and your music are a bright light in the world and touch so many people . But you are doing great things for our young people in Nashville and elsewhere with your time and money so a Big shout out Of Respect to you my Brother. David Brown
in a world full of selfishness some did the ultimate selfless act and paid the price with their LIVES. and the ones who saw combat and made it back can still hear and see the horrors. don't you ever forget that.
Jeff Browder yup.
Exactly!
Hooah bro
Respect
Damn straight...
this goes out to all the troops that served there lives. we wouldnt be here if it wasnt for ALL of you guys. :)
you can believe that thank god for men and women
H.H Xr so so TRUE..
One of my greatest bands of the 90’s. Still sung everytime its in. Hits hard. God bless
earlys 2000s not 90s
Thanks for performing for our most valuable people. Happy 4th of July
It brings tears to my eyes...thinking about how brave all of my military friends were. Things were so uncertain in 2002. ❤️ 💙 💜
Most beautiful tribute ever. Cry every time. Thank you to the band, and to our heroes!
I'm a war veteran too and it's so nice 2 c songs dedicated 2 us- I did my share of damage and was a young crazy warrior. Music helps me escape the pain of memories that haunt me. God bless the U.S. and all my brothers and sisters in arms.
Thank you for your service & sacrifices. 🙌👏❤🇺🇲 Thankful for men like you, our military. Glad you made it back.
Thank you all for your service..I was 82nd airborne
@@murlwhite1246 Thank u as well my brother u made me tear up-the 82nd rocks and yes we did a prep-mission 4 them-as in we cleared a path 4 a small group of them 2 do an emergency evac 4 several wounded warriors. the LZ was way 2 hot and had 2 many tangos, but it was our pleasure 2 handle it, and God bless my brother.
@@youroldsweetie TY 4 reading and ur comment and it never gets old 2 b thanked 4 the horrible things we had 2 endure, god bless sweety.
Me too makes me think of Dad we loved 3 Doors Down I love and miss you Dad
@katie You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
Hello, how are you doing? It’s nice meeting you here. Thanks for your love and support. You have a wonderful day ahead 🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️🌺🌺
They're so special. They bring an unforgettable feeling back.
I'm a grown man crying. Can't tell how much I miss my brother. He gave his life serving his country.
cesiumion I lost my dad. He got agent orange when he was in Vietnam.He died 5 years ago. But, he taught us about Jesus. And read the Bible. I KNOW he’s in heaven!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS FOR TAKING CARE OF MY EARTHLY FATHER. But, I know God is my real dad. You’ll see your brother again.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I thank your brother for his courage and service.
Thanks to your bro serving an protecting all off us rite here in America
cesiumion thank you! I appreciate it 🙏 that’s why we are a free country
thanks to your brother were safe thank for your service
To any and all of the countless Bands, Celebs and others that volunteer to come and stand in that DESERT and give back to the boots on the ground or those on steel decks of the ships there are few words I can say that could ever encapsulate what that meant to me. Christopher A Baker FC1 SW USN, 1983-2004 (Ret) 100% DAV. For all my Brothers in arms.