If You're Reading This....

[spike2930]

as a soldier that has been in for close to 5 years i still cry every time i listen to this song and it reminds me why i joined the army

[forgis1]

:( rest in peace, my brother now in afganistan and i'm afraiding now ;(((

[readi29]

Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.

[ginlynn1971]

Great job. Also an Army wife. My heart hurts for all the familes whose soldiers didn't come home.

[Eddie00ful]

Thankyou to all that have served and who are serving

[Monsterskillet007]

This song is perfect in honoring the fallen soldiers I just hope they know we will always support them

Thank you

[Lacyola]

This song breaks my heart. It reminded me of my two cousins while they were in Iraq, and the just got home a few weeks ago safely. My husband leaves in 2 months for Kandahar Afghanistan. So back to reliving the daily nightmare.

[MxT4ever]

@Lacyola

I got two cousins in the military too. One's over in Iraq now and the other will probably go when his training is over. My uncle just got back. I was so scared something would happen to him, and now I'm terrified something will happen to my cousins. My heart goes out to you, and my prayers do as well.

[sds1962]

Thank you God for every one of these ones who had the guts to go lay it down for their country. Lord, please tell them it may look bad but by your grace their country is still here and there are still some of us who arent going to quit.

[hitman24900]

the heroes are those boys and girls don't come back the have seen the end of war. they are the only people that have seen the end of war

my boys will forever be with me

i will never forget

[d099791379]

No matter what choices you made, I'll always love you and i'll never forget you i promise. You will always mean the world to me, and you will be in my heart forever.

"pinky promise baby".

You are my HERO forvever and always. xXx

[hogsonquads]

YOUTUBE/YAHOO NEW WORLD ORDER!!

[strongman17]

Im tired of funerals, but I will not quit.

We will roll on, HOOAH!

[ABN504INF]

Rest In Peace Vance...........

[superman212l]

i know your watching me dad. i want to go to iraq like you did but...i dont know. please help me.

[Deovindice2001]

Wow that was a really intense comment bud.  I think your father is proud just to know that you think so highly of him and still think about him. Good luck in your decision.

[BurningEmber2k7]

this really makes you think twice about joining the army, im joing to become an aircraft technician, i hope if something happens to me im remembered

[ilovecorbinandespen]

this is super hard to watch as i am writting this i am crying really hard i can not imagine what is like to lose someone who is really close but i have a feeling that i am going to be losing my cuz Aaron during his second tour to Iraq he gets deployed April 15 i have been having a scary dream about him never coming home now i go days on end without sleeping he says he is going to come back but i know it is not allways the case

God Bless Our Troops

Love u Aaron<3

Thank U

u`ll b remembered

[SWAT201919]

Do not think about him dying, do not think about him being gone, do not think about him about to die...........Think about him doing what he loved, think about him doing something for America, think about him being a hero.....My father taught me that. Sure Im 13, he's 40 now, he was in Desert Storm from 1989-'82..HE got married, and I wish I could been with him in the Marines as well. Dont worry, your cousin wil be fine..

[NativeVeterans]

Hey ilovecorbinandespen. Yes soldiers die in war but don't give something that hasn't happend yet power over you. Think positive and be supportive of your cousin. Leave nothing un-said but don't put a finality on any thing. Deal with what comes when it comes!

[SectorSos]

Hey, ilovecorbiandespen. Your cousin will be fine. I just got back from iraq on feb., 28th. That was my second tour. First one was in 2004. Well let me tell you something, there is nothing going on over there as of right now, all of the patrols are done by Iraqi Army. it is not like in 2004. Main factor for the soldiers, well atleast for infantry, was bordom. so dont worry, he'll be fine.

[combatmedic32]

This is very hard to watch I'm getting deployed June 7th to do my part and I am very excited.

[TUBEQUEENEE]

@combatmedic32 ~ Heavenly Blessings to You! May Angel Wings Protect You!

[Wolfshamil]

@combatmedic32 do not by excited... son you will cam home in a body bag

ALLAH U AKBAR

[colonelchris92]

@combatmedic32 Good luck buddy, you'll need it.

[devin844]

DAMN.....this is hard to watch

[kevinh0678]

I miss my friends. Thank you for your sacrifice - you are all my hero.

[g2gunit]

Oh yea srry.. I forgot. First, you must get three kills to get the UAV so you know where the enemies are...in S&D people mostly use UAV Jammer so yeah...But when you get 5 kills, use air strike then get the mass of them... and after that, use the chopper to get the rest of them (Snipers)...And then while the Chopper is out, go scout the buildings..If you die though, you are a FUCKING noob...Especially by a claymore. You'd have to be a complete Douchebag...LOL Darkbikerrulz, don't be a douchebag.

[darkbikerrulz]

wot da fuck u think that war is just sum kinda joke. ur sum jumped up little prick that needs to open ur eyes and see the world not a fucking computer game. men and women give there lives with out question and treat it like its sum big old joke u wouldnt last 2 minutes in the real world

[usmfan101]

I miss you Edward John Satcher i love you and miss you every day. Thank you to all the soldiers

[krissylovesme]

I am a 15 year old girl who has gone through a lot of stuff in the past 7 months like loosing 4 people that I loved so much,I have one more thing to worry about my friend is in Iraq right now he is 19 and I miss him so much he's like a brother to me.

I miss you Charles LeRoy Eastham can't wait until you come home safe

Love you Krissy

Thank You to all of the Soldiers who have served out country!!!!!

[GrimDeath12]

A thanks to our soldiers...for doing what many wont, God bless them...

USMC

[TINYMCFIESTY]

thank you.

I am an f-15 pilot back from my latest trip there.

I have a letter i wrote for my husband like this and my husband who is also in the military navy actually wrote a letter too..It;s sad...but...people read these everyday.

REMEMBER THE FALLEN AND SERVING.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[treyownz1]

cool :)

[cheree4114]

its so sad but so true i cry when ever i see this because my brother is in the army and my 2 couzins are in the marines.i may only be 11 but i wish to fite for our country wen im older.

[03Rooster31]

Im currently serving my third combat tour in Iraq, and this video is hard for me to watch. I myself have a letter similar to what is sung here, though I hope it never gets opened. But this song reminds me of the Brothers and Sisters I have lost. We still lose people. Just a few days ago, Four Marines were killed, two of whom were female Marines. But thank you for the video. RIVER CITY, may they all rest in peace

[pang2317]

my bro got done with his third tour from iraq and my friend just went there today

[soldiersrmyheros]

wow, i cant stop crying. i am litterally ballin. my bf is over there and now im really worried about him. iwas b 4 but now, man, i know its nesacary but its really sad! God bless our troops and may God b with them every step of the way!

[the73iceman]

guys thank you....

the Philippines

[carissabobby420]

hey i luv dis video it brings back memories and i started crin

[crystaldawn214]

I cleared out majority Negitaive comments I'd like to keep it that way! Thanks for all the Kudos On the video. As An army wife it really just came to me i had a vision and I knew i had to make this.

Thanks Everybody and keep this CLEAN and Un NEGATIVE &NO POLITICS!!!!!

[hcttc]

its there opinion of wat they think of this video so u can shut up because its a free country and we can say watever the hell we want

[studfever]

As a member of the national guard in pennsylvania I have known people to fall saving there country both in this war and others. I would greatly appreciate it if you would keep your negetive cocky ass attitudes to your damn self and bitch about them somewhere else other than online where alot of people and/or soldiers go to find sympathy and condolences cause they may not have someone to turn to like all of you do. These videos are put together to commerate those who have fallen KEEP IT THAT WAY

[metallifreak100]

right on... ill be leaving for the air force in may and im tired of people talking shit about the military.. without the military where the hell would we be?

[studfever]

way to go i wish u all the luck and hope u do well if u would like to chat sometime search for me on yahoo under stud21e

[hcttc]

u can shut up to like i said free country and freedom of speech so i dont care if your in the national guard i have 2 brother and 3 cousins and an uncle in the army so i dont really care!

[silentwarrior45]

hwy mikerussel i just want to say i very sorry for ur loss i want to thank u and everybody in the 2nd Battalion 12Th Infantry Regiment in Baghdad and even those who have payed the ulitamite price.THAT U AND GOD BLESS

[mikerussell]

this tribute is moving I serve this nation of the USA as we speak and i've loss very good friends and this video brought ALOT of tears to my eyes....it feels good that people do care RIP Jeremiah J. Veitch, Justin A. Verdejah, and all the guy who died while serving with 2nd Battalion 12Th Infantry Regiment in Baghdad. I love you guys and miss you very much. Can't wait to sdee you guy in heaven!

[InfManPA08]

Wow. I have read some of the proceeding posts regarding this video, and I hate to say it, but it sickens me that some of the people here have made it a place to a place to argue political views. Remember, it's the troop that has fought in past battles that gives you freedom of speech, not the reporter. I wish that some of you had the courage to throw the uniform on and place yourselves in danger. Also, troops can't say whatever they feel. Hope you enjoy your freedoms buddy. They may not last.

[lauratchs08]

Thank You to all our military who protects and defends our America the Beautiful.

AMK USAF Retired 1995

[PhDErvin]

The families of the fallen soldiers will always be proud of them and receive only respect.

[InfMan08PA]

I have heard this song many times, but this video certainly gives me some tears. I am scheduled to deploy sometime this fall and this video has certainly hit home. And thanks to the tropps before me that have given the ultimate sacrifice and allowed me to serve my country. Gone, but never forgotten!! HOOAH!!

[GermanyFan13]

thanks for serving our country and i will pray for your saftey so that you may return home to your family

God bless the U.S.

[JeffTheMan77]

As a veteran of OIF ( twice ) this video hits me hard knowing I have lost some of my best friends there, this is a great video thank you for putting it together for the troops.

[tylersbaby2006]

My Best Friend Leaves For Iraq Very Soon! =*(

I Pray Every Night He Comes Home Safe!

God Bless Our Soldiers!

[ChevyVetteZO6]

wow this place has been infested with sick, liberal assholes. thats too bad.

[mallierose]

my friend is leaving sooon! <3 :(

[KroveDC]

True conclusions using facts from wtrg*com and the 911 commission report. Atta boy Lrgpp!!

[Lancaster0008]

GOD Bless the troops!!!!!!!!

[andrewbgarland]

Amen. Suppport the troops no matter your politics.

Thank you.

RIP pfc Jesse Givens U.S. Army

[obobcat78]

deep really deep icant wait to join

[roughcut123]

hey altoboy520

ill be joining in three years. I would of been a us navy pilot. but now since my older brother was killed in iraq im takin his spot as a us navy seal

[altoboy520]

god blees them all. will be joing the ranks of our military in two years as a pilot in the US Navy.

[titankp47]

god bless all the fallen heros i may become one as an airbourne ranger in the us army

[titankp47]

didnt mean to put a u in there

[mizzpeople]

least we forget . </3

[mudsmen]

this song is sooooooooo sad

i listen to it every day

sometimes 5 times a day but only when my dad,cousin,aunt,unkle or anyone that i know gos somewhere where they could die any second. sniff sniff tear tear

love ya lots bye

[PrincessPup1st]

I pray for all the soldiers that God may watch over them and bring them home safe. I watch these videos and it makes me all depressed!!!!

[Airborneready]

I'm retired and can't go back again, but thank you for your prayers. In the name of good friends who are going, I thank you. They need all your prayers.

[karissaLOVEScraig]

i hate this song. it sucks. it makes me cry. i wanna say screw the army. but only kuz i dont want him to go. and have this happen.

[Airborneready]

Karissa, I understand your sadness. I was over there and my wife had it hard. Remember he loves you. Write him every chance you get. My wife sent me emails and letters. She sent me a letter every day and every chance I had to go and look at email there was plenty to read. Keep up your prayers for him.

[karissaLOVEScraig]

actually i cant believe i even made it this far. basic and AIT are supposed to be the easy part. but its deffinently not. its horrible. it feels like he's been gone forever. even tho its only been about 6 months. and ive gotten to see him twice. but i think that just makes it harder for me... im hoping for a career change.

[Airborneready]

Just remember that him knowing you love him and are waiting for him is what keeps him alive. Write him a letter every chance you get. That will make it easy on both you and him. I am talking with experience here. Write him.

[josienicole07]

i love making him happy. and i will do watever i can to keep him how he is now. but i hate writing him. kuz it makes me miss him more. and it just upsets me. the only reason i do it, is for him...

[Airborneready]

Believe me, You will not regret it in the end. I have a box full of all the letters my wife sent me. She also has the box with the letters I sent her. I also have all the emails we sent back and forth backed up on a CD. I'll say a prayer for you and everyone else who has family down range tonight.

[BigOldScout]

My prayers go out to all our soldiers who are fighting. May God watch over you.

[OklahomaRed]

Amen.

[Lancaster0008]

Great video...sad...beacuse my cousin is going to iraq...but..great video!!!

[Airborneready]

I hope he makes it back. I'll add your cousin to my prayers tonight. Every night I pray for our troops over their. I made it back and I'm on their side.

[Lancaster0008]

thanks i thank you!

[srhirst333]

These soldiers are absolutely amazing and hopefully they will be coming home safe really soon!

[pvaraujo]

Amen!!

[kakashiisdabomb]

amazing song, i love it. it really says alot about how people feel when their soldier dies

[luvYOpeach3s]

RIP to all who are lost and i have the up most respect for all military men and wemon thank you for your Sacrifice

Tim H.

[ssparmy0056]

This is amazing!!! My husband is in Iraq right now and I pray that I never have to read a letter like this. I was supposed to go with him but just before we were supposed to leave I found out I was pregnant with our son. This is a really hard song for me to listen to because of the part where it says he wont be there to see the birth of his little girl. My husband has yet to meet our son and Im praying he gets the chance. Thanks for this video. And thank you for your support!!!!

[Airborneready]

I hope he makes it home. My biological father died in Vietnam and never saw me. I was 21 when I learned who he really was. My turned hippie biological mother gave me up for adoption. At least she didn't choose baby murder (Abortion). I will pray your Son sees his father. I will also pray for you and your husband.

[ssparmy0056]

Thanks for the support. I happy your biological mother chose to do the right thing. The support us army wives (and the kids) get even from total strangers makes a world of difference and even though you may not think youre directly helping the soldiers, your support for the families makes the families stronger which makes the soldiers stronger.

[marineindiaco]

The first time Tim sang this live, hours earlier our son left to become a Marine. The next time I allowed myself to listen to this song,was family day Parris Island SC. For those we have lost, please watch over and protect him and all of those who continue to keep us free...

[Airborneready]

I pray every night for those fighting. I pray they all have the luck I had and come home.

[marineindiaco]

This was an amazing tribute to those who we have lost. The first time Tim sung this live, was the day our son left to become a Marine. May those who have gone before him, watch over and protect those who continue to fight to protect our freedom.

[16loki]

I'm not much of a country fan, but this song is great.

I go to basic training early August 2008 some time.

[Kendra0301]

This song means a lot to me and makes me cry every time i watch it or listen to it on the radio..my fiancee leaves today for Iraq and its taking a hard hit on me..we were supposed to get married before he left but we couldnt get the marriage license in time...so please pray for all the soldiers out there!! I Love You James!!! you mean the world to me!!

[danirollison]

I really felt that one!  Thank You!

[gummypair]

one of Tims bests

[sweetvids333]

i love this song its the best ever

[michellelawhorn]

I have watched every video posted of the song "If you're reading this" and I was most touched by your compilation. I will NEVER, EVER forget the picture of the woman sleeping next to her husband's casket. I am dating a pilot in the USAF and My heart hurts for all of the families already affected by the war. Thank you for your video. Michelle (AL)

[Hornytoad1256]

Im supposed to be shipping out to iraq in early 2008 and just had a daughter born 1 month ago when i leave she will be 6 months and i wont see her till shes a little more than 2 years. Hopefully i get to come back to them. but songs like this make me feel all good inside

[sassymeemaw]

Rest NOW MY SON..YOUR JOB IS DONE.We will take care of your beautiful wife and precious baby girl.We are so PROUD of you.Mama loves and misses you so very much. SSGT. JIMY MAC MALONE..June23,2007 HOOAH

[sassmac1]

You are precious my love, friend. I'm sorry but so thankful for you, whoever you are. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a feeling, whoever you are, you will triumph. Thank you, thank you, for your strength. I will pray for you and yours. Peace to you for now, we will all share again someday.

[inuyashahottie]

my cousin waz in the war i am soo glad that she got home safely but i feel soo sad that the other ppl that have died like my grandpa in WW2 so thak you

[iwojima1944plus1]

amen! That says it all! Hooah

[aprilzangel]

i'm a proud cousin of a american solider! go eric!

[HorrorDiva78]

As the wife of a former serviceman and the proud daughter of a retiree and the sister of one currently serving. Words cannot begin to express the feelings that this song conveys. And whoever make this video gets KUDOS from me for making a wonderful tribute and really capturing the feelings behind this song, And there isn't a time that i hear it that I don't tear up. This was wonderfully done. And a thank you to all who have, are, and will be serving this country. May angels guard your steps.

[TheChristianFairy]

I love the song!

[inspjackfrost]

If in this land of sand swept winds, and searing heat,

It should be that my life ends, my duty done.

Do not leave me here with those that caused my death,

Bring me home to rest in gentle sunshine, rain or snow,

And i will sleep content in this my native earth.

[kakashiisdabomb]

:(...so sad

[Gottakill]

2141, usmc, ruc 21385, Amtraks, and our next deployment is in 2008 or 2009, this song brings tears to my eyes. I appreciate it everyone. Oorah, Semper Fi. Stay Strong all wives and loved ones behind, husbands children. Thats all you can do, send letters everyday. We love it!!!

[doudan80]

Oooorahh!!

[darkhero00001]

I love this song! Bein a military kid it hits home =)

[19Bohica69]

Thanks for this video Crystal,My uncle was a marine& fought in korea.R.I.P uncle vinny!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! PAST,PRESENT&FURTURE!!!!!!!!!!

[AdrianAckley]

From A Desert Storm Vet! To all the Heroes in Iraq. godspeed & Hurry Home to your Families

[texasshorty88]

this songs bring tears to my eyes so bad...me and my hubby lost one of our good friends a couple months ago. R.I.P Raymond....miss you sweety. (oorah)

[edeavult]

Thank you for doing this song and video,

for caring, and for honoring our military

servicing and those who have paid the highest price!

from a loving Navy Mom

[MissDemanda]

This song is so incredibly moving.

ps- you might want to correct the spelling in your title so that when people search for it they can find it.

[crystaldawn214]

What would you like me to correct the title too?

[MissDemanda]

you're (you are) instead of your.

[bob32656]

this is one of the most powerful songs i have ever heard and i fully support are troops laying down their life for us to be free.................and god bless all are fallen troops.RIP

go get em boys

[geo31]

Bob, don't forget it's a co-ed military now. Don't forget our brave ladies.

[bob32656]

of course all of are soldiers men and women fighting for are country THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mouse737]

cant watch this video with out crying great job

mouse737 82nd airborne UNITED STATES ARMY

[ANNAMoot]

Wonderful job on the video!

[itachislayer564]

hey crystaldawn214 were comin home finaly i am so happy.

[labrador09]

This song brought me to tears, it touched my soul.

[bababe02]

Thanks for the slideshow. My cousin died 2 years ago in Iraq in a roadside bombing. Could you send me the link to the song?? I would really appreciate it

[bolinsnottsdale]

Nice video, and we will win this war!!

[KrCasey10]

Thank you. Brings tears to my eyes - and makes me proud of my country. I pray for our troops.. and for all the ladies at home waiting for their boys to come home. All i can say is Daniel better get his ass home soon!  Thank you. Very touching

[whitesami]

idk why but i love this song

[summerluvin08]

i had to stop watching because i almost lost a man that i was reallt close and that just makes me thin of losing him

[allirb147]

wow this is so amazing. my uncle is in the army so it was especcially touching. thank you

[JimmyPageLvr]

Absolutly remarkable. God Bless all of our troops that keep us out of harms way. And to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice thank you. I thank the Lord that I can go to The Church of Christ and worship God without having to worry about losing my life unlike people in some dictating countries.

Peace

[kyzblue]

you have brought a vet to tears, thank you. the song is moving, your video amazing. pray for our troops so no more children have to lose their parent, and the parents should not have to bury thier children. Bring'em home alive!

[lajesfiredawg]

my husband is in the air force and is proudly serving our country in Iraq. This song is beautiful and brings tears to my eyes everytime i listen to it. I love you baby and I am so proud of you!! Come home safe to me!!

[swing2827]

Awesome. Great job.

[LuvGrnLots]

Very nicely done!

To all those serving out there. Thank you.

[grammyfountain]

This is such a moving video!!!

Thank You to all who serve our great country.

T. Fountain

[itachislayer564]

i am in the 101st airborn and all i can say is WOW u did good it had all the other soldiers in my barraks crying we all solute you . right now i am in bagdad, iraq so ty for putting this on there

[SEFloc]

This song is very moving. I lost my only child my son Matthew on 9/11 at the Pentagon, he was 21 and proudly serving our great country as a member of the US Navy.

[crystaldawn214]

I removed 1MinDLesS1 comments... I didn't care for them too much.

[fire6020]

Thank you sooo much, the world just because a better place because of that! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN FIGHTING FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!! GO TIM FOR THIS SONG, NOT A DRY EYE IN THE BUILDING WHEN THIS PLAYS! JASON IN LOUISVILLE, KY!

[apachemaiden]

Pray so the powers that need to make the decisions, make the right one for our troops. During this time of turmoil we all need to stand together, especially to back those fighting for our country so if you don't love it - LEAVE IT!

[man0204]

GJ...nice video ...but sad at the same time

[armygirlfriend911]

This video is so awesome but really sad but its a good song.

[kgrove08]

if you don't think America is special or worth fighting for- then leave. It's a free country- thanks to our soldiers. So get out or support us.

[postal49740]

Beautiful video and song. Sadness overcomes. 8 minutes ago it became Memorial Day. I don't want anyone to go to war, let alone die.

[sgtrockmarine]

This is outstanding. Thank You

[SheDaisy88]

thank you for posting this. I cried when I heard the original performance and when I watched this video!

[drunkinirish101]

This was done with alot of taste. God Bless all of the U.S. Soldiers and all of our Allie Soldiers. With hope everyone comes home soon. Im going to put this on my Myspace page. I hope you dont mind. I think as many people as possible should see this.

[ank411]

This is a beautiful song , this was the best of ACM show when Tim performed.

[ADivaStarr88]

That was beautiful. It sure had me in tears, I pray for them everyday. I`m joining the Air Force next year, so wish me luck!

[stags55]

a wonderful vid, hard to admit but i cried for the whole thing, thank you for keeping America safe

[res0mw14]

This is so beautiful. Freedom is not free. I has cost of the lives of these brave men and women. Please support our soldiers 100%. God bless you. You are always in my prayers each and every day.

[treovideo]

We've had another peaceful day in America thanks to our brave men and women in uniform. Let us all honor their service and sacrifice by the way we conduct ourselves in our lives...

[gorgeeus]

this is beautifully done...my mom sent me this link! great touching video!