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[kellyhaas]

Our son had two tours in Iraq. 13 months the first time and 12 the second.
My big gruff matter of fact husband sent our son a letter and a care package EVERY week.
My son loved candy cigarettes so my hubs found a bunch and sent them. We found out later, our son was selling them for ridiculous amounts of $. 😂
My son and I surprised my hubby with a leave.
We were in a restaurant and our son came and slipped into the booth next to his dad.
My husband lost it.
I still cry thinking about it 17 years later.

[cesarquiroga]

When I was deployed my dad sent me a letter I’d never forget. “I’ve never told you but I wanted to be a Marine when I was a kid. You’re my hero son. I love you, stay safe”

[timsherrod]

I didn’t know my biological father growing up. When I served in Iraq he sent me letters and that’s how I got to know him. He was a disabled Vietnam vet. Purple Heart from a hand grenade.

[jamesburnette]

I served six years in the navy during Vietnam. I was overseas for two and a half years and the letters from home was all I had. No phones, no email, no internet. Thank you for playing this song.

[kayeruss]

Every letter from moms are treasured; a rare letter from a generally non-demonstrative dad just has a little extra punch.

[martigirl]

"8th of November" By Big & Rich always hits me hard. I grew up during the Vietnam era. My cousin was over there right in the thick of it. I remember my aunt, his mom, watching the nightly news in hopes that she'd see Randy in some of the battlefield footage. He made it home but died years later from non-Hodgkins lymphoma caused by exposure to agent orange.

[latheragels]

Thanks for reviewing my suggestion Sebs. As a retired Vet with 32 years and a father of 4, I lost my dad to cancer before my two deployments so I never got to get his take on that. So this song kind of guts me and it was the reason for my suggestion and the two tips. You did not disappoint with your reaction. You continue to impress me.
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[stephengibson]

Served for 20 years in the US Army and loved every minute of it. Now enjoying retirement after working hard for my family.

[stanshearer]

My Father died when I was 1 year old. My Mother remarried when I was young to my Dad. He died about 9 months before I retired from the Marine Corps. I don't remember a time when he told me that he was proud of me. My Mom said that he told her, but it would have been good that he told me directly. Don't THINK that they know you love them and are proud of them. TELL THEM!

[crystalaudette]

I went to Kandahar Afghanistan when I was 17. I turned 18 just 16 days after we touched down. When I came home and heard this song it really got to me. I am now 40 and have still never had my father tell me he is proud of me. So I still cry every time I hear this.

[donstand]

Every guy or girl in the world wants their dad to be proud of him and that's why this song hits us so hard

[ChickenButt]

Please don't forget about all us women that served in the military. Proud soldier US Army 1978-1982. Field medic.

[Kirrand]

As a Retired Marine, this song has always reminded me of how we always looked forward to the mail coming in.... both in the field or even just in the various training camps. You are cut off from your family for extended periods of time, so every letter means so much more than anyone who hasn't been there can realize. I still have all my letters 30 years after getting out of the Corps, I read them again every now and then when I am remembering and honoring what I and my brothers been through.

[realamericannj]

Hi, I'm a disabled Combat vet. I can tell you it wasn't just letters from my actual home, but also letters from all over the country addressed to a soldier that keeps you going. I responded to everyone, and if from my home town area, I went to the classrooms and schools of those kids. People don't think the first Gulf War was as important yet myself and many of my friends can tell you differently. I was proud to serve if I could, at 58 yrs old, I'd do it again. I am thankful there are Americans like you to be an example of those who choose to be Americans. God bless, bro. To you and yours.

[jdbudlight]

I have never heard my dad say he was proud of me but during boot camp he sent a letter saying it and it destroyed me emotionally. 20+ years later it's still the only time he has said it.

[dakotadauch]

I don’t ever comment, but those letters and packages when you’re deployed on the other side of the world are everything! They bring so much joy and tears having a piece of home with you. I’d always carry my family’s photos and letters on me. Thank you for your reaction and your support. They’re more appreciated than you know!

[snippyJ]

This song ate me alive while my son was in Iraq. I am so proud of him. He is doing so well in his life outside of the military after going through a really rough patch. I am a military brat, myself, and I absolutely adore all veterans!🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰

[johnathanhrachovina]

Active duty Army here. Deployed 5 times, OIF '07-'08, OEF '09-'10, '12-'13, 2014 and OFS '18-'19. I love this song and the father's part gets me every time. I prefer hand written letters over emails any day of the week. It so much more personal, in my opinion. Thank you for the love and support you have for us out here. Your appreciation definitely doesn't go unnoticed 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[Shortstop]

My son recently retired from USMC, did many tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He went in right after high school and I was always so worried about him that the whole time he was at boot camp, I sent him a letter every single day. He did tell me how the drill sergeant used those letters to make fun of him and when he graduated that same drill sergeant came over to me and told me how great my son was. I was such a proud Mom then and so much more now. I knew then how much those letters meant. Brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it. God Bless Our troops and all the families that sacrifice and support them.

[wandamorris]

My nephew was in Special Forces and served 20 yrs. I don’t even remember how many tours he done in so many countries. I feel guilty now after seeing this video that I didn’t send him more letters and care packages from home. He was always appreciative. I did make him a Quilt of Valor for remembrance with his name, his deceased brother and his best friends who were killed on his last tour. That was really bad for him because they had been together in all of the bad tours. We were so proud of him but also glad when he quit after 20 yrs. He suffers daily now from old injuries from service. God bless our military!