173rd Airborne Combat Team Tribute "The 8th of November" by Big and Rich

[thestaple8]

Hooah

[jufollick]

the herd sky soldiers

[truckindawg1]

I saw this when they did it live. I get the chills every time I hear it!

[MrLoveYourMom]

If you ever stop appreciating how much you have and wish you had more, take a moment and read the book " five years to freedom" by James Nick Rowe. You will soon realize that some people have been through much more. Nick Rowe was a awesome American!!!!!!!!!! De Oppressor Liber!!!!!!!!

[smebest]

god bless all of you service men that help keep us safe thank you because some people just dont get that people like you that fight for your lives and freedom and i think it is about time people learn that again again god bless anyone who serves

[1992jonasfan]

Thank You to all that severed and to all that are sreving now!!

Thank you grandpa Gray, Grandpa Reardon, Uncle Clarence, Unlce David, Cousin Mike and Mark for serving!!

Rest In Peace Grandpa Gray and Grandpa Reardon!!

I love you and miss you so much!!

[armyboy860]

i am a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne Brigade...and i LOVE my job.  SPC Hanscom, C co 173rd STB OEF 10 Combat Veteran, Afghanistan.

[bluesingincat]

@armyboy860 Thank you for your service and sacrifice for all of us here sleeping safely in our beds. You are loved and appreciated. My son was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and served in Afghanistan also. An Angel in front, an Angel in back, and Angels on all sides. God bless.

[LordReaper117]

@armyboy860 thank you for serving the country, and be safe specialist, and keep your brothers safe, my brother served and he was a veteran but he lef tthis world saving his friend in combat in afganistan

[armyboy860]

@LordReaper117 hey! keep your head about your brother! he is an American Hero, and i have much respect for him. just hold your head high. Stay Strong and Army Strong! HOO-AH!

[LordReaper117]

@armyboy860 will do man, he lives on in our hearts, but nothing can replace the void that was caused by his passing, he is a hero, our hero! keep your friends safe and stay safe yourself man

[iafarmboy]

@armyboy860 Thank you Sir!!

[armyboy860]

@iafarmboy hey sorry i just saw this!! but No, thank you for your support! its really motivating and inspirational!

[lee2764]

My uncle was Killed in this Battle

[bluesingincat]

@lee2764 I'm sorry to hear that. He will never be forgotten.

[survivrs]

@lee2764 I am so sorry for your loss. That must been one hell of a horrible day. God bless your uncle and all the men who fought and lived and died that day.

[Armywife231]

why can't we have more songs like this

[dbflyboy917]

SUPPORT THE MILITARY! THANK YOU TROOPS! I SUPPORT YOU 100%!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL YOU DO! (copy and paste this to other videos if you have the same support as I do to the troops and the wars.)

[bluesingincat]

@dbflyboy917: Thank you for your support!!! God bless you, and GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

[dbflyboy917]

@bluesingincat My pleasure! AMEN (on your comment about supporting out troops).

[dbflyboy917]

@dbflyboy917 thumbs up the comment too.

[pbrulez]

Yes amazing song

[donnybra1230]

if you hate people who make fun of 9/11 yell or leave your comment at ...foxehownd

[bosnmate820]

My ex brother in law was in the 173rd ABN during this time. He still fights this battle today!

[cra0422]

One thing I enjoy about this song is that it can apply to anyone who serves or has served in the US military, not just 1 unit in one specific war, as they proved here. I salute all those in uniform no matter what service or when they served.

[kenns9]

THE THIRD HERD!

[bluesingincat]

@kenns9: May they never be forgotten!!

[thebodyguardss]

thank you to all of our canadian and american soldiers who are over in war zones for fighting and sometimes giving your lives for our freedom GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU and I leave with this BIBLE SCRIPTURE "GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"

[skillerman11]

I new somebody killed in this song

[bluesingincat]

@skillerman11 I'm sorry to hear that. We will never forget him, or any of our warrior heroes who have sacrificed all for us.

[redneck16d]

@skillerman11

I am sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten!!

[kenns9]

@skillerman11

Tells us who he is!

Sing out friend, dont keep silent!

[aladent]

They flew into Pierre for a couple of hours just to play us thsi song at the SD Viet Nam Veterans Memorial. How cool is that?

Al from Watertown, SD

[bluesingincat]

@aladent very,very cool!

[bluesingincat]

Thanks to all who respectfully posted here. many thanks and prayers to those who carry on for freedom.

[rackasaurus]

Perfect tribute to "The Sky Soldiers".

[didntdrown]

Super tribute. Brought tears to my eyes. Never saw that video before,,,,joe,,, 173rd Airborne Infantry, Vietnam combat vet. I'm an old man now but it's still hard to forget. My only son is in the Army now, on his way to Afghanistan. A new generation picks up the torch for freedom and they are no less courageous than we were, and maybe more so. How many tears will I have to shed for my country if he gets hurt? I run out of them fast at that black wall and after I see my son on leave. God bless.

[bluesingincat]

My only son served with the 173rd in Afghanistan. Your son is a rare breed, and greatly loved. I will pray for your son, as I do my own. An Angel behind, an Angel in front, and Angels on all sides. Amen. God bless you. We will never forget your service. If it weren't for men and women like you, and the great sacrifices you have borne, we would not sleep safely in our beds at night. Thank you.

[jrlacy87]

I can tell you sir, we respect all of you who set the standard before us young paratroopers. Truly there are no more brave and courageous men than those of you that created the path for America's Finest. The mentality in the 173rd is one that is unmatched by any other unit in the U.S. Army say minus SPEC OPS. I wish I could give all the recognition in the world to you heroes. But I will just say what I can, starting with,

Thank You.

- SPC LACY, HHC, 2/503rd

OEF 8 COMBAT VETERAN

[bluesingincat]

@jrlacy87 Amen sir, amen.

[lfarley37]

@didntdrown  I have so much respect for you, sir. I will pray for your son and I do shed many tears for our country. My husband just got back from Iraq and was quickly sent to Haiti. God bless our country! I hope to see my husband soon. Thanks so very much for your service!

[didntdrown]

Thank you Ifarley, and God bless you and your husband. Can't imagine what Haiti is like right now but I'd guess not pleasant.

I wouldn't think our troops would be there much longer so I hope you see him soon.

The deployments are so much longer nowadays and that has got to be difficult on everyone, Again, God bless you all and may he keep our soldiers safe. ,,,joe

[lfarley37]

@didntdrown Thanks so much! It isn't pleasant, but it's the life we live.

[bjmyers1990]

Today I wanted to see this video and I'm thankful somebody put it here. I'm currently in the 173rd and will be deploying soon, It's alywys good to remember the ones who came before.

[opt4011x]

I just got out of the Army, Was with 1-503 deployed and was hurt badly within the first few months.. It is a GREAT unit I wouldnt want to serve under anyone els.. best of luck stay safe bro.

[redneck16d]

I have been looking for this video for so long. Thank you so much for posting it.

[redsneckboy]

a great tribute to

[redsneckboy]

this is a amazing song. one of the best

[beyondalohas]

Kris Christofferson? Hmmmm... im a bit surprised, but then again he was a helicopter pilot in the military once.

This is a great tribute!!! Claps

[bluesingincat]

I love this tribute. I'm probably a little partial because my son was with the 173rd. I love the part where the Veterans come out. They deserve all honor and recognition for their sacrifices from every American. Kris Christofferson did this right at least!!