Heaven Was Needing A Hero

[cummins88m]

Sorry for your loss! God Bless our troops! HOOAH!

[BethsBailBonds]

Anyone that can click on the "dislike" button on a tribute to a fallen soldier truly has issues! Tributes to a fallen soldier are not only special but are just a very small piece of what that soldier 's life meant to someone. Why anyone would intentionally criticize these tributes is beyond me! Jim Holtom will forever be a HERO in my eyes & I don't even know him. God bless your family.

[1sarahbutterfly]

I'm very sorry from your loss. May God bless you and your family. God bless America and our troops <3

[chrailbaartman1996]

i am so sorry for yor loss

[SuicidalPrincess84]

This was an absolutely beautiful video.. you're in my thoughts.. </3

[machinegun0478714950]

Rip never forget the fallen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xtina4400]

Im so sorry for your loss my friend....

[3cbarboy]

i love this song..makes me cry when i first heard it..i lost my dad not long ago.

[AhShitCoop]

god you you and i cant tell you how sorry i am for your loss.."We shouldnt mourn the men who died. But thank God that such men lived." (my last name is Sewell too lol)

[rkjdavis]

Ooorah!

[TheBigChevy97]

@rkjdavis he was in the army...so it is HOOAH!

[rkjdavis]

Don't know how I ended up here, but I did. God bless you and yours. May he rest in Peace always.

[JeremyLinski]

Thank you Jim for your service. Love you bro. Thank you.

[JeremyLinski]

OORAHHHH!!!!!

[Dizzybear]

great video and so fitting. I first heard this song last week because my aunt picked it out for my uncle's funeral and this is so fitting here. I'm sorry for your loss

[bigrider2806]

rip from all your brothers in arms in britain. you should be forever proud .

[knightmedic1978]

i will not brake faith with you brother i will hold the torch high thank you to you and your family

[coop08]

Rest in peace, from Canada

[blushyoxlorelei]

*salutes* ty for everything xo lorelei

[havik54]

I also lost my brother Chief Warrant Officer Terrance Geer on August 19, 2009. My heart goes out to everyone who made the ultimate sacrifice.

[kwatson813]

Bless You.

[CLAUSSEN1]

I salute you brother. May god be with you, R.I.P

4TH RECCE

[crlmoran]

Most tragic day for TF 321, Sorry for your loss only talked to him a few times at the motorpool. Awsome guy.

[shirox11]

im am sorry for your loss...i know all to well what its like. i lost my brother in afghanistan (canadian forces)

[jeromenkimberly]

if tears could built a stair way and meories a lane I'd walk right up to heaven and bring u home again

[jeromenkimberly]

God is with our soldiers and they'll always be in our hearts. I will never for get any of u....

[FLATTSFANATIC]

Wishing you the very best.....and giving a moment of silence for him and the many others I call Heros.

God Bless.

[callina4]

An American and family hero! May God bless you always.

[aide8293]

omg im so sorry to hear that happend to to u i don't know how i would take it if my bf die in the army because he in it to but he with god n he watching over you n his family he miss u to a lot believe me but he your guardian angle now god bless u n your family

[tvfan02]

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall see God.May this soldier have rest and peace in our Heavenly Fathers House and to the ones left behind,it is not goodbye but till we meet again.,In Jesus name I pray,AMEN...

[AAFF78]

Heaven called up one hell of a soldier, God Bless and godspeed, your service will not be forgotten Sgt. Holtom

[SebastianLuppert]

a true hero! Rest in Peace Soldier

hooah Army strong

[usmclove92108]

god bless. <3

[mrnickels94]

"For he who has shed blood with me shall forever be called my brother"-US Marines

[55391998]

go bless everyone who has ha a loss. i believe that god will anyone through hese tough times and we will have a breakthrough. god bles everyone in the world even the people who don't beleive. amen

[oreosrule7]

I love everyone that goes out to fight, they are true Heros, and should always be remembered, i'm sorry about your loss, RIP

[Marinesbff09]

sweetie i know what u are going through.. bc just this past sept i went through the same thing.. this made so many memories come back..

[CardinalMonkey]

I am really sorry to hear about your loss. Jim will always be my hero.

[jayti83]

i hope his family will stay strong! i feel sorry for every family losing someone in this war, and i hope they all will stay strong..

salute, respect, greetings and compassion from Norway

[iliveya]

I can't relate to this because I'm only 14 but my uncle was in the marines and he died at 36. Its things like this that remind me how grateful we should all be, and how we live our daily lives so care free when other people are risking their lives to make sure we can live freely. No matter what, I know people who do such a courageous act will not be forgotten. Fortune favors the brave, or so I've been told many times and you and your family are definitely brave.

[escarcha78]

This is very dificult to see because I'm a military wife and this is my bigger fear.I honor every person that is in the USA forces.

[ilovemymarine221]

i am a marine widow. my husband passed away overseas

[MegaGolani]

It's such a sad video!

God bless the armed forces of the United States!

Best wishes from Germany.

[MegaGolani]

God bless him and his family!!

GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN ARMED FORCES!!

Best wishes from Germany

[Kellyprfctlilangel]

these videos break my heart. my condolences. Thank you Jim , you are a true HERO, rip.

and thank you to all the soldiers for your service. i salute you and your bravery and cant thank you all enough!!!! you are all true heroes in my eyes !!

god bless you all- soldiers, families, friends<3

[Harm2009]

I am sorry for your loss

[junno328]

My Condolences and sorry for you loss

May you be strong and God Bless you. Fallen Brothers and Sisters are forever missed. But the souls are never lost. Carry Your loss close to your heart.

God bless and I thank your Hero for fighting for Our Country, Our Rights, and the blanket of Freedom Provided by our own U.S. Military.

God Bless...

Frank D.

San Diego, CA

[jessicassoldier]

I am sorry for your loss I agree with brokensyn779. I will keep your video in my heart and when my time comes to fight I will know who I am fighting for. I have been notified I will be going to Afghanastain soon and I know what I am fighting for.

[brokensyn779]

I know a lot of these Army guys are HOOAHing and such. The loss of a soldier is beyon Army motivation, and beyond being able to accept the 'sorrys' from other people. My name is Jonny, and I'm a Blackhawk Crew Chief in the Army... I just want you to know that no matter what anyone ever says to you, whether it be the news or a person on YouTube, his death was not for nothing. I will personally remember this video and fight harder because of it. Stay Strong.

[TiminPhoenix]

God bless this fine young man and the family that raised him to be such.

It's only because of men like he, that we have lived as safely as we have since 01.

That's a basic truth that so many seem to not understand, but trust me, there are as many who do.

My appreciation so much is given then, for him having helped to keep my family safe.

[guestnurse]

I cry for the loss of your hero. Even though it has been 2 yrs...I know he will be in your heart forever. God Bless

[oowatsonoo]

god bless :( very emotional

very brave men and women, i wish u all the best

dave

[latinobyrd]

hooooahhhhhh to all my fallen comrades

-US ARMY 11 bravo

I will keep u in my heart an prayers

WERE STILL GIVING THEM HELL

HOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

[kimmin1208]

the word "hero" is not big enough for these heros.

[yamahonkawazuki]

Indeed. a brave soul now in gods home. My condolences. on your loss. ive escorted military services. even tho they were not family. or known except for 1, they are and always will be friends to me

[bekahchandler]

I am sorry for your loss. He, his family and his friends are in my prayers.

[jesuo1982]

God bless usa marines!!!!

[sewell9012]

Jim wasn't in the marines...

[gorirannburu]

Ｔｈａｎｋ　ｙｏｕ　for U.S Soldier.

[marblechamp]

So sorry for your loss I can't imagine how you feel,you'll see him in heaven

[doggycatlover1]

=,-( it made me cry oh my gosh im so so sorry that happened i hope when u die you'll see him!! :] <33

[JeremyLinski]

OORAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[oberweilergirl]

I am truly so sorry for your loss. He did his country proud and will néver be forgotten, he will be remembered as a hero. I pray that my boyfriend and all our troops come home safely.

[smiles13333]

We never go a day not thankful for our freedom. We thank all those who risk their lives each and everyday just to give us our freedom! This man is no exception... We will always have a hero for each and everyone of us! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVE THIS COUNTRY IN ANY WAY! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[daggergirl]

He isn't forgotten.. God Bless all the men and women over seas... This touched me greatly I cried all the way through... I pray for strength for your family to carry on over the years...

[GrayBlueSky]

God Bless The Soldiers. God Bless America. God Bless Who Fight For The People.

[infekti0n]

I don't even know this man and I cried my eyes out.

My husband is in the US Army and I know everyone is scared of those deployments...unfortunately they all don't make it back home. I am sorry for your lose.

[combatmp12]

I lost my 2 cousins in the invasion of Fallujah. It's hard but there's not a single day where I at least think about them. Now I'm set for deployment soon as a MP. I thank him for his service.

[sjktico]

God Bless You. May he comfort you. God Bless our soldiers.

[Dogcrazii]

OMG, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother served in Iraq for 14 months and was luckily able to make it home. RIP Jim Holtom. You were a great guys.

[degUFFe]

A Friend of mine Erik Johansson lost three friends in Afghanistan 4 weeks ago thats sad. He takes care of their familys now and he is at there graves every day to show his respect for them i think that Erik is a nice guy for doing so

[tylerbrunswick]

my brother was in the navy and hes home now but i always said when he leaves i would be happy cause he wouldnt be picking on me but the day that he left i was so sad and then the first time i saw him when he was at lackland airforce base i cried so much cause i missed him and i was surprised that he changed so much no mattter how much me and him fight and argue i will love my big bro forver

[ArmyPFC1990]

I have served in iraq twice now and its a bad place and we are losing great people like this gentlemen, but let you know, my friend and battle buddy of 4 years died in my sights and theres nothing we can do but pray for their families, just please support our troops

[VixenForever101]

I do not know how i could ever getover loosing my husband. It must bevery difficult for you. He is a hero to us.

[raia09]

my bro and bf are in iraq and im soo worried that they wont come home! i cant stop thinking of them!

[sewell9012]

raia09- no one knows more than we do of the risk involved of being in Iraq, but please don't live a life of doom and gloom. For their sake you must be strong. If they worry about you, they aren't able to focus on their purpose for being there. We find great comfort in Jim's eternal destiny. We have no doubt we will see him again. Should you be curious as to our promise in Heaven, please send me a message.

[raia09]

thank you so much for your words! they mean a lot to me. and kinda made me cry! thanks i really needed them!

[Paintbller15]

hello sewell9012. I'm on my husbands youtube and he was killed in iraq 2 months ago. he had his first baby boy and never got to see him.the last time i talked to him he sed he was going to be home in 5 days . 2 days later he was killed.i was so excited for him to come home and then i got the message. i layed in bed and cried all day and hope and pray that the war will end in victory soon

[yellowdaisygarden]

May God bless you and comfort you for the loss of your dearly loved husband. America remembers and honors him and you.

[yellowdaisygarden]

May God bless you and keep you as you move on without your dearly loved husband. America remembers and honors him. He is a hero!

[yellowdaisygarden]

May God bless you and keep you as you move on without your dearly loved family member. America remembers and is thankful for his and your sacrifice.

[recoyle44]

I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my brother in law in the war and life changes forever. May the good lord comfort and direct your family.

[kyan808]

gone but not forgotten. hooah!!!!!!!

[foreverandeveramen]

This video was absolutely beautiful! I'm so sorry for your loss, but just know Jim didn't die in vain. He was a brave man fighting for something much bigger than himself. God bless you.

[stymiedagain]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I pray that God will comfort you and his family as well.

[crewkid16]

God Bless him and you Im So sorry for your loss hes with you always just rember that

USMC(DEP)

[autriathlete]

RIP James...See you again soon my brother!

1LT Larry B. Hicks

[satinwonder]

I am so sorry for your loss. I empathize with your pain, as I too lost a dear dear friend in Iraq in April '08. The tribute to your fallen hero is wonderful. Stay strong and God bless.

[hurrcankatrina]

Omg I am so sorry for the loss of your hero. I dont know him but I still consider him my hero too. My hearts go out to your family. I will always support our soldiers and I thank them all beacuse freedom is not free. Thank you and God bless your family!

[shannman58]

omg i dont know how to say thank enough to james and his family.he paid the highest price to make this world safer for my young sons.we owe so much to him i dont know how to start. god bless you james thnx yur our hero too.

[thstrswilcrytoni]

My Prayers got out to you! I hope he is resting in peace. We should never forget the fallen hero's who have kept us our freedom and those still alive to today risking it all for us. My boyfriend (USMC) is over there right now and I pray everyday for his safe trip back into my arms and the arms of his family and little girl. God Bless Our Soldiers, Our Hero's!!

[DaFiresMen]

I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Abraham Lincoln."

[JCW1406]

My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. I thank god everyday for my freedom. But I wish that it didnt have to come at this price. May God Bless this Soldier and his Family. Hooah!!!

[MrJackGrayson]

God bless this American hero! I served in the Navy during the 80's and I have great love and respect for all our men and women in uniform. I watched with tears rolling down my face. I just lost my favorite nephew Jake on April 30, 2008...he was only 18. I can understand how painful it is to endure the loss of such a young life. We loved our Jake, he was the light and the life of our family. He and this true American hero will be greatly missed by their loved ones. God bless!

[vslivepink]

wow he seems like he was a really nice guy very nice video

[jamesfrancis5]

HE WAS A GOOD MAN!

[costarica1966]

From one soldier currently still serving to you. Thanks Brother.

[wilsonsistas]

im not amercian. so maybe he didnt fight for my country, who cares?.. i still feel for him & his family.. he did i good thing protecting his country.. even though protecting something you love (his country) usually causes pain (hes death,and his familys loss.

god bless him & his family.

[Nicolette14oxxo14]

I am so sorry for your loss. I was crying my eyes out when I was watching the video while listening to the song. Thank you Jim, for protecting our country! God bless you forever.

[countrygirl4lifee]

This man is a hero. To me and to everyone - even if they don't realize that. Remember people know what he did for us and truely apprectiate him for it Ms.

I know I do.

Forget Superman - that man is my Hero.

God Bless you and I wish you all the best.

- Neighbour to the North.

[BruceBuffalo50]

RIP Sgt James Holtom. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Just an average guy enjoying the freedom you provide.

Thank You!

Bruce

[canadianprincesss]

My heart broke watching this...May the Lord bless Jim, his family and friends. Millions of hearts are with you all and praying for you...

[foreverblue1618]

my dad's in the air force overseas. I lost my uncle last month. I can't say I understand your personal pain, but I will say listening to the Beatles helps : ) you'll get a lot of sympathetic sayings and looks but all you need is understanding and a good song. With lots of smiles.

[mallrat22]

:( im related to him i think he has the same last name as me!!!!!!

[holty1uk1983]

thinking of you at this time mel, a year on from when you got the news no-one should ever get, thoughts and prayers with you, stay strong

[strikehard223]

nothing u can tell anyone that has lost a loved one. in the military or not but much respect to him and his family i just got out of army and my unit is still deployed have lost many good freinds its hard to handle. i like this video so that even though didnt know him i do now.may god help u find peace with ur loss to all his family i am sure its is a less place without him.

[williamwieting]

Mel,

I am so sorry for your loss, I can't imagine how painful it must be for you. Please know that he is glorifying God in Heaven and in a much better place that you and I are in.

William

[pixiebelle211]

This songs brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. We just lost a good friend over there SPC Kyle Reece. RIP Kyle. My husband is over with 82nd airborne and my best friend just got home

[7leintje93]

Beautiful song. This video just finished it. Very touching. When I heard the song for the fist time I just had to cry. It's so true. God bless all of the heros we all lost.

[avonrangemaster]

Hero's everyone of them.Sad video but appreciated.God Bless.

[Cahill1231]

I can't stop looking at this video. My husband has been overseas and is infantry. I worried about him everyday and still can't seem to forget the pain we both experienced. This video lets me cry it all out. I will never forget our men and women in uniform.

[BettyP07]

wow very touching video my brother leaves for Iraq soon and i can only pray that got lets him serves till his time is up. I pray for your family and every family member of those serving.!!! Rest in Peace Jim and thanks for serving our country, you were a hero!!!

[antoine06066]

""I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavment,and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

[melodyman24]

God bless Jim and all the other fallen heros. "may the angels lead you in". My heart goes out to the families.

[tzrudkin]

My American brother I never really knew. . . he was a good man.

[loushaw1984]

This is so sad i couldn't imagine losing my boyfriend don't know how i'd cope, god bless Jim RIP he was one of the world's heros

Take care Melissa x

[foxeskimo]

absent from the body present with the LORD! God bless you all

[utubeuser1971aok]

I don't know u but your pictures w/your love r very touching and my heart ached when I saw this. All the medals+commendations won't bring your beautiful Jim back but.........

[horsegirlbailey]

this makes me wanna cry. im extremely sorry for your loss hun. my big brother is in iraq right now and my number one fear is to lose him. idk what i would do wothout him. i hope all goes wll. GOD BLESS!

[hayleybowl]

mellisa, i'm sorry for your loss i coulsn't imagine lossing my boyfriend or someone i love good luck. my heart goes out to you

RIP Jim

[skittles0765]

i am sorry for your loss...i am sure jim really appreaciates the beautiful dedication that you gave him god bless you and jim

[blukni112]

Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could have been there to honor this hero. As a Patriot Guard Rider, I wish I could be everywhere to honor our heroes. But as you know we will always be there for you.

[hera0463]

Melissa, thank you so much for sharing this video. From one Army wife to another, I am so deeply touched! His courage, and yours, will never be forgotten! God Bless~

[OmfgHaxxxxx]

Truly sorry for your loss, god bless you, im sure the u.s. will remember him as a soldier, a brother of many other soldiers...and a true hero. sgt. joshua alston, denham springs louisiana

[holty1uk1983]

I share the same surname as Jim, (its not a common surname) when i searched it and found this i nearly cried. Can i say that you have shown just as much courage in posting this to celebrate his life as Jim did in life itself, serving to protect us all id just like to say simply thank you and i'm so sorry for your loss

Steve Holtom, Manchester, England.

[shaewell]

this is so sad! I love the song and VIDEO! I'm SO SORRY for ur loss! I plan on goin in the ARMY! in 2009 bc I turn 18! well if u need any1 to talk to just message me! God bless!

[TWahbeh99]

Melissa I am deeply sorry for your loss. Too many people take for granted what our soldiers are doing for us. I lost my brother-in-law two weeks ago in Iraq and have watched my family try to make sense of it all. I found your slide show and was so inspired to make some type of memorial for Will. I used the same song. I wanted to thank you for sharing your husband's memory with us. He is truly a hero.

[writter7]

I am Canadian and see that ANYONE'S sacrifice for our Freedom I hold in the Highest regard!! SO very sorry for your loss, as my tears fall watching this video!

[axios26]

Im sorry for your loss! Im in the army myself, at Ft Campbell KY. God Bless you and your family!

[Mafaioz]

The lyrics alone make me cry, Very sorry for your loss, and know the feeling of loosing somebody close, to die, even loose on other ways,its not easy, but trust me, the life after this, will be better..this is just stage 1

[ekadkins]

My brother was in the Army and killed on May 3rd. This video almost made me cry. It's so beautiful. I know it's not much, but from one Army family to another, God bless you and God bless him.

[dirtcrist]

beautiful. beautiful. i am so sorry for your loss, but i am so thankful for his sacrafice.

[leahchelle]

this is a beautiful video...i dont know him obviously but i love him for what he did for this country, as well as every other soldier who has fought and/or died while serving.

[autumnmist83]

I am so sorry for your loss. He really was a Hero! God bless you.

[AGarcia5431]

I am terribly sorry for your loss.

[opendoor1983]

He is a hero. God bless you and those fighting!!

[Juxtaposition123]

:(

Sorry for your loss