I served under COL Goins from 2005-2009 and deployed to Iraq with him for 15 months. I have never had a commander who cared more about his Soldiers and I've never seen anyone hurt so much as he did when we lost our comrades. I can still picture in my mind COL Goins in tears as we loaded the bodies of fallen Soldiers onto helicopters to send them on their final ride home and so filled with grief that he couldn't even speak to address his battalion. I will always have the utmost respect and admiration for that man.
Colonel Goins has a poise and demeanor about him that is very manly. He seems like he knows what matters in life. I could easily believe he has seen a lot, stands up strong in battle, yet remains compassionate; probably particular for his fallen comrades. I do not know why I think that just by observing him and his body language, but he displays certain qualities that I would like to have. He displays qualities I wish all men had.
I agree! My husband served under him during the deployment that he just came home from in this video. Colonel Goins teared up during on of the deployment ceremonies. He truly cares for his soldiers, those he has lost, and their families.
Marianke Phillips I can attest to that. I served under him when he was with 1-12 CAV at fort hood. Best officer I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
mallarysangel All who serve deserve merit and recognition for their service, and no offense is intended towards anyone...having said that... The Colonel, is an airborne infantry soldier...not a personnel clerk. Colonel, Sergeant, Captain, Corporal...doesn't matter...an Airborne Infantry Soldier, by the very nature of what they do and how they do it...jump out of an airplane into the heat of battle...will exhibit a certain demeanor that's characterized by another "colonel" (aka Jack Nicholson/A Few Good Men)...We use words like "honor", "code", "loyalty". We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. That's what you will usually see in an Airborne Infantry Soldier. GOD BLESS! ......Army Vet ('Nam)
Yeah your totally right something about him in that short clip says his moral compass is bang on target not to mention he's a beast physically the size of his damn hands Wow.
This used to be our former Brigade Commander. Amazing couple! I had the honor of meeting her. And I admire the love he has for all the soldiers and their families that serve under him! He truly cared!
They are appreciated because they are saving in American army. But their black hasn't changed. My question is who is America defending? Oil, gas, gold or what?
Lovala Rolland military members serve...only to serve. We go where told; do what told; do so to legal/moral standards. We serve when politicians fail their mission. Regardless personal/political opinions. You are welcome...even if you don’t wish it.
Wow, what a wonderfully well spoken woman. She is articulate, thoughtful, intelligent, and I think this might be a reality show I might consider watching. What a beautiful woman.
@@fellaent I'll give it to you, it did sound a bit condescending. It also sounded( as I read it out loud) as if the fact that she's a black woman influenced his opinion of her. But why does it surprise you that there are those that think that way?🤔🤔🤔🤔. Looking for a fight? I'm glad he was smart enough not to give you one. It couldn't be me. 😉😉😉😊😊😊😒😒😒
@@leskipbayless3280 and you clearly are the troll type looking to get into it with someone because your puny existence is empty and sad. Read above of how I feel about trolls like you. 👹👹👹👹😉😉😉😂😂😂
@@joselplascencia7795 but you are. To think that people from the ghetto can't rise above their circumstances and become functioning, contributing , law abiding intellectual beings hint that you have or are living their and have amounted to just a sad troll on you tube👹👹👹✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍😉😉😉😒😒😒🤢🤢🤢🤕🤕🤕
one two because they go to bed at night not knowing if their husbands or children is ever going to see them again, they are the people who sacrifice as much as the men and woman who serve do. It's an absolute disgrace that you called them such horrific things. They leave their families to give the freedom to the other families of the people of their country. You have never been in their situation so who are you to judge them, have you ever put on that uniform and got shot at day in and day out, have you ever went to bed not knowing if your husband/wife is going to return. No, so don't judge them.
Oh dammit...I'm just bawling. Thank you to the father for your service and thank you to the son for his dedication to our nation. My biggest admiration is for the wife and mom for her sacrifices. My mom was a military mother. When my dad was in Vietnam she as home with FOUR TEENAGERS. Dad and mom did thirty years in the military. Yes they BOTH SERVED, her at home and dad where his orders took him. So proud of them both.
Honestly who in the hell do u think u are? If you were in the us military and we sent u overseas you would shit your pants and cry to your mommy for your little safe space.
The moment a military father reunites with his military son or daughter, I can imagine everything just halts in the father's mind, and I imagine the feeling is a mixture of overwhelming love and pride among other things. An explosion of power, of strength, of family.
There used to be a saying in the UK military, the husband signs on and the wife does the time. Likewise, another was the husband earns the rank and the wife wears it. During my service I found both to be true.
The woman who is going to win that young mans heart, is one lucky bird... 🥰. The beautiful bond he clearly has with his parents, makes him the ideal man. Such a beautiful and loving family. I love that he is holding his dads hand, that is a real man!!!
I love how gentle the husband is with both his wife and son. When they 1st asked questions, he asked his wife if she’d like to take the lead. A man who isn’t afraid to encourage you and let you shine 💫💫💫
I dream that words similar to those will be said by my son, I want him to be happy no matter what he does, but to be so proud to follow in my foot steps, and call me his idol... How much better of a father can you be than that? That man has done right, and it's not easy.
This was my life for almost 18 years... until my husband made the ultimate sacrifice!! I serve at the VA to this day, and it's an honor and a privilege to be in that role!!
This is what American Pride and Sacrifice is-----The ultimate vision of Truth and Honor---many thank you's and lots of praise to this great American Family....
My eyes! How did the rain get into them! Love how the dad reacted, that was priceless! Our military soldiers and their families do and sacrifice so much, its good them being recognized for everything they do.
When the son said he wanted to be just like his father the look on his father's face is hilarious and priceless. The amount of pride those two parents have for their son just pushes through the camera I'm very happy for them.
such a great inspirational family..they raised their son right as well you can tell he is very well mannered and to want to be like his dad is so sweet
Pat Tanackered are people as legendary as him allowed to run for office, because there wouldn’t even be a race. He would be at the finish line way before any of his opponents started their campaign.
There is no higher honor, no better job then serving our country! Though I am disabled I was not about to let 150 years of service stop with me and I'll not be the last one in our family to serve, despite my disability I serve with Civil Air Patrol the all volunteer force of our U.S. Air Force where I work in personnel and communications, it is a dream job and one I'm 110% committed to! When duty calls I answer regardless of the personal cost!
Jake, good for you. I like your positive attitude, perhaps, that will rub off in case you meet soldiers depressed regarding a disability who have lost some hope. I hope I said that right. Anyway, God bless you baby....
Jake, good for you. I like your positive attitude, perhaps, that will rub off in case you meet soldiers depressed regarding a disability who have lost some hope. I hope I said that right. Anyway, God bless you baby....
@@gidgethrobowski3860 Gidget, just an FYI I stopped utilizing my nickname of Jake and now use my given name of James. Since I typed that comment I now have 2 cousins serving, one is active duty Air Force currently stationed in Texas and the other is active duty Army and deployed overseas. I thank you for your appreciation, however, the real heroes are the ones who go overseas, I'm very modest and humble about my role to help our country!
God bless your family. Thank you for your service. My late father was stationed at Ft Richardson, Alaska. I still live here about 10 minutes away. the families go thru a lot when their soldiers are deployed. I come from a long line of military family members who have and are serving our great country. I have been a proud military mom too. ❤️🇺🇸
I respect Army wives and all spouses of military personnel, but for them to compare the hardship they endure to military personnel deployed in a war zone is delusional. They're not the ones sleeping in dirt, getting shot at, and wondering if the next step they take will be onto an IED. Again it takes strength to be there for the kids and support their spouse, but all the moto stuff like the Marine wives "I have the toughest job in the corps" is ridiculous. Anyways, nice family moment, hope all our military personnel stay safe.
We can argue and debate all this---but when it comes down to it---all involve sacrifice---some do a whole lot more than others---but everyone should be as one and help each other and respect one another----period...
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, and the whole host of heavenly Saints pray for all of our Armed Forces & their families. Amen, Hallelujah
