Trace Adkins - Arlington 

"When soldiers go to war, they don't fight because they hate what is in front of them, they fight because they love what is behind them." ~G.K Chesterton

From France : God bless America. And thanks to your fathers who set my country free in 1944.

I sat out 13 beers at my house at an empty table on my pool deck for the 13 men and women we lost in Afghanistan the other day. May they Rest In Peace.

As a daughter of a World War 2 veteran and a mother of an Army veteran I can’t help but cry when Trace sings this song. We should never forget what our service men and women give up so we can be safe.

I fought in Afghanistan and Iraq and so did my little brother and he’s buried in Arlington National Cemetery god I miss you bub but I know I’ll see you soon love you brother

Mr. Adkins, Sir, How do you sing this without bawling your eyes out? I am 56 years old, served 27 years active duty, 11 combat tours, and still cry every single time I hear it.

God's blessing must have sent me here just before bed at the start of this memorial day weekend 2024.

I have heard this song a thousand times each time I cry a little. My father fought in WW2 he carried the scars of war. He passed several years ago , he talked very little about his time at war, he was a tough old fart, could be mean as hell and full of love . I love you dad, I miss you😢

I've served during Operation Desert Storm and OIF...When I leave this life, there's two things I want... 1. This song to be played at my Memorial... 2. No one to cry, because I've loved my service to America....

Whoever said grown men don't cry never heard this song.

My Uncle Served in the Old Army Guard. Only a select few get this privilege! He was buried in Arlington 5 years ago and I was there. Sad he was gone but so proud of him! Rest In Peace Master Sergeant James Darrell Vaught! We love and miss you! ❤🇺🇸❤

Section 60 at Arlington. Back in 2006, I paid my respects to soldiers I served with in Afghanistan and Iraq. 😔 10th Mountain Division 🇺🇸

My dad served during WWII. It has been 26 years since he was called home. Proud daughter of a veteran. I love you dad.

If this song doesn't bring tears to your eyes something is drastically wrong ! Enjoy and respect your freedom is the only way to thank those who gave all. Former Army Medic here. We were only men who became soldiers. I look back and wonder how many have been forgotten. I may never have met you but I know you. I see you with every step I take in this blessed land. Your voice is the music of freedom with millions in perfect harmony. I stand in constant salute to you and I will never lower my hand until we are all called home.

On this day before Memorial Day, thanks to Trace Adkins for this. I am thinking about my brothers and sisters resting in Arllington and other National Cemeteries. God bless them all. They paid the ultimate price. Freedom isn't free!

To anyone who hasn't been to Arlington in person, there isn't anyway to explain how it feels to see so many gravestones of soldiers. It is such a massive place that it overwhelmed me

I am Australian but this song still gives me chills. The free world is the free world. And American feels like our older brother. So much respect for those who serve. For USA and for Aus

My parents and grandparents lay in Arlington. My grandfather served in WWI and my father served in WWII and was wounded in Pearl Harbor. I'm very proud of them and my older brother as well, who served in Vietnam. They all had buddy's who did not come home. They gave their all. Very proud.

As a army ranger and losing father in Afghanistan this song hits home for me

Get up and salute the flag only cowards kneel. I was at a baseball game the other day and when the anthem played me and some other guys stood by the flag and saluted. We got a standing ovation for those who were there

I was in the Old Guard from 95 to 99 and I had the honor of being part of a soldiers last moments on earth

My dad was a WWII veteran. I want to thank all those who served.

We are Gold Star Parents. Our Son Sgt Thomas, Kia May 26th 2011. I love this song for what it says. They are the chosen one’s! We were ( still are ) given a place in Arlington. Our Son is laid to rest at a National Cemetery in San Antonio his home town with all the honors of Arlington. The town names may be different, but the Honor is still the same.

To all my battle buddies who didn’t make it back and those who gone before

Thank you, my late son, Staff Sergeant Noel R. Rao made it in April 2006. I was there then with my wife and family to see him laid to rest, my heart proud but eyes filled with tears. Thank you for the song. I cried a little, but it helps me as I am so far away in India, never knowing when I can see that grave again. Maybe next March when it his 10th year of graduation to heaven. God I miss him. He was just 31.

Arlington National Cemetery, The real price of freedom.

Trace Adkin's raw voice gives me chills when I hear him sing of Arlington. I cry for those that were CHOSEN to be there.

My Uncle Frank is there. Thank you uncle Frank for your service and Rest In Peace

Im not an american but am a veteran who has shared blood and sand with many US service personnel but this song made me shed a tear and ultimately warmed my heart .... i salute you my brothers and sisters ... warrior born

I'm in public watching this and I trying so hard not to cry :(, thank you to every single member who risked there lives for everyone here in the us

This song would play in my head at every funeral we did with military honors,,, I was in charge of the Honor Guard detail,,,

My best friend was killed in Kabul on the 26th of August in the Kabul bombing. We’ll be burying him at Arlington. His body returned stateside yesterday.

Can’t listen to this song without tearing up. Makes me think of my dad, who was a Marine; husband who served in the Army; and daughter and brother-in-law who served in the Navy. Thank you, Trace, for providing us with a tribute that is worthy of all who have served with honor.

i miss my brother soo much ..... he died in iraq in 2007... it hurts evertime i hear this.

I'm a retired K9 handler from the US Air Force with a collective 1,481 deployed down range. I say that to put the irony of this short story into perspective. I had stopped at a gas station while in uniform and had this really old man approach me, stick his hand out, and attempt to thank me for my service. At first I didn't think anything of it and just about to go through the motions when I noticed his hat. He was a WW2, Korea, and Veitnam Vet. I stopped him dead in his tracks and told him he has no business thanking me. After all, I just walked the road he paved. Songs like this make me think of men like him. Legends. Every one of them.

I served in the Navy from '70-'77 with a tour in Vietnam for 7 months. My brother, his wife, myself and my wife went to see Arlington, one of the toughest things for me to see. The "Tomb if the Unknown Soldier was closed because of the pandemic. When we went to the Vietnam Wall, I had to walk away because of the impact it had on me. Thank you Trace for this song, I shed a few tears when I hear it.

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the Untied States where men were free." ~Ronald Reagan

My wife's dad is buried there..we go often..its a special place

To each and every veteran who served and all who currently serve I say THANK YOU! You were and are the glue that held and continues to hold this country together. It isn't the businessmen/women, it isn't the politicians. It is the men and women who have served and serve currently that made this nation what it is. A country of freedom. God Bless you all.

Today is the sixth anniversary of the day I lost my cousin, Master Sergeant Gregory Kuhse, in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan... I love you Greggy, and we'll always remember you, there's always a place for you around the table.

My bro in law's cousin is buried in Arlington. Mark and his co-pilot was killed in a night flight in Iraq 6 years ago. My nephew is named after him so this song hits home for me. I come from a long line of Veterans R.I.P. CHOSEN ONES IN ARLINGTON!!!

My dad served in the military for 22 years and my family has lost 7 soldiers I grew up with I'm only thirteen and I've gone to Arlington to visit fallen soldiers. Some people ask me how do you do it? Would you ever want to have a normal life and I would never change my life I love being in a military family even though it gets scary at times it would never change who I am and who I've lost I live my life 🇺🇸

I served in Iraq but I don't deserve to be called hero because the true ones never made it home

I watched my brother being carried off a plane in Maryland. God Bless America

I join the Marine Corps in 18 days! The kind of men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice are the kind of heroes that made me want to join, regardless of what branch they are in. I hope I can continue the proud tradition of the Marines and I will give them my all. Thank you to all of those who have served.

On Veteran's Day my high school has a huge assembly and WWII vets come and participate. We set up a POW/MIA table in the center of the gym. We have a bell and a speech is made and the bell gets rung 11 times. Veteran's Day always gets me emotional (i don't why). My dad has been retired for 6 or 7 years (I think), but he proudly served 23 years in the Navy. He served in Desert Storm (if I remember correctly he could be buried in Arlington if he chooses so). After every deployment he returned home safely, but there are some who didn't. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAD TO MAKE SACRIFICES.... All gave some, some gave all

I heard tell that some people think this song disrespected veterans who were not buried at Arlington. My dad told me that my uncle (killed in Hoengsong Korea) could have been buried in Arlington, but instead was buried where he grew up. I don't consider this song "disrespect" to him. Thank you, Trace, for reminding us of ALL those left behind.

In 1968, my family took a trip to Arlington. My parents, my sister, and myself, as well as my grandmother and her older sister went to visit the grave of my grandmother's oldest brother. He was kilked 24 Oct 1918. Just a couple of weeks before WWI ended. Most of her family had never visited his grave. I was completely awestruck at the enormous size of the cemetery. It seems there were an endless number of tombstones, no matter which direction you looked.

I may be just a freshman but i know when i graduate i will enlist in the United States Marine Corps

ive only been to Arlington once, i cried when i walked through there and i cried at the tomb of the unknown soldier. God bless the family's of the fallen and the one still serving.

God bless America 🇺🇲 Million thanks for those"True believers "who sacrificed 😢and gave their lives for us to live and set this country free👊👌✌️🙂

My husband has done 2 tours in Iraq, 1 in Afghanistan and in 9 days will be leaving for his 4th mission...God, we have many friends in Arlington and family members, I know it's selfish but please, let him come home to me and put many years between him and Arlington.

I know the initial inspiration Mr. Adkins had for writing this song. Mr. Adkins meet the father of the young Marine whose picture and headstone is shown in this video and the conversation with Mr.Nixon led to the writing of the song.Patrick Nixon was a young man with plans to become a teacher when he got out of the Marine Corp. He also made it known to his family that his wishes were to be buried at Arlington Cemetary if he lost his life while serving our country. Unfortunately for him and all who knew and love him; he "made it to Arlington." I knew Patrick, not as well as the rest of my family...my mother babysat him as a young boy, my sister is married to his brother, my daughters knew Pat and my family loves Patrick always. People who make judgements about Mr. Adkins reasons for writing "Arlington" just don't know what the real premise behind writing this song was. It was not politically motivated at all. It reflects a soldiers true story, one that many soldiers buried in Arlington and all of our other military cemetaries across the country share. The song is a true story and tribute to all our fallen heroes. Heroes that never wanted to be heroes, they wanted to help militarily as best as they could and they knew what it could cost them. Many soldiers have given their life and some where taken from them due to carelessness of their own fellow soldiers and commanders. Family and friends of each of these fallen soldiers love and miss them. Stop being mean and negative regarding this song. There are many of us who understand the real meaning of this song. Sad that you haters just don't get the message.

I returned from nam in 1970 I'm still crying for the buddies we lost that year in October. Miss them and will see them all so.

My dad is not in Arlington, however he is laid to rest in Ft Gibson National Cemetery, along with 2 brothers and my mother, too. It's a beautiful resting place for all four of them, got one more brother that will rest there when his time comes, He'll be among family and lifelong friends.

So glad he is home. My uncle was killed in action on October 31st 1967. Rest peacefully now Captain Knight.

My Great Grandfather Died and was lost in WWI My father served in Korea my siblings and i have all served And we were all willing to make the same sacrifice our great grandfather made

The ones weve lost are just reporting for duty, ready to guard the gate of heaven!

Fantastic song! Thanks to all who have served, and are currently serving our country.

The problem is this country has pushed out God He must come first then 🇺🇸

4 my k.i.a son danny 1982 - 2005 operration iraqi freedom us marine cpl.

My Grandpa fought in WWII. My Father in Vietnam. Both are gone now. I'm retired Navy, I will be buried in Arlington. I'm proud of my heritage. Never get through this with dry eyes 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish. We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.

They made the biggest sacrifice protecting what they loved.

In honor of John McHugh, one of my mom's friends who died in Iraq, and to Michael J. Novosel, a good friend of mine and winner of the United States Medal of Honor, who died from pancreatic cancer. Both of these men are buried in Arlington. To any military members/family, God bless, and thank you for your service.

Thank you to all who served. My dad was a WWII vet and I really miss him.

Proud veteran of the 11 th armored cavalry Downs Barracks Fulda. I salute all my brothers and sisters. I still believe that America is great. I gave 8 years of my life to protecting this beautiful country, sad to see so many young people hate it.

This deep voice is magic to me, and the song is the first I remember being sung by a dead man. Touches me anyway. I'm from the VietNam era and have 7 friends on THE WALL.

I'm a future vet and I can't explain how much of an honor it is to serve, fight, or die for our country. It may not always be as great as it once was but it is still America and nothing can change that. I will always give my life for this great country!

I served 2006 to 2015 in iraq and Afghanistan. I am the only survivor from vehicle. We hit an ied and i lost my 2 best friends and our scout in the process. I have alot of survivors guilt this song is one of the few that hits me hard but helps in the process. Thank you

I look at my late husband's flag everyday he is in a peaceful piece of property.God bless him!

If you never been one of those family members attending that ceremony, you have no idea. Touching and exhausting experience. We appreciate all who have serviced and are serving, God bless you all!

He's very passionate about our country and you can tell it in his songs. Love You.

if this don't give you a chill or a tear in your eye your unamerican I'm a 13f in the army and it still gets me

THANK YOU TO ALL PAST AND PRESENT WHO HAVE SERVED OUR WONDERFUL COUNTRY. WITHOUT YOU, WE WOULD NOT STILL BE THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH. GOD BLESS YOU.

My brother fought in Iraq and Afghanistan I miss him so much R.I.P bro he died in Afghanistan and to all to the men and woman who have fought and who are still fighting thank you my brother is buried in fort custard in Michigan close to us..

I don't plan to end up in Arlington, but I'm going to serve the greatest and most powerful nation, the USA, I' going to the Air Force, and mark my words, I want this song to be played at my funeral, I also don't want anyone to cry, I risked my life so you could be free, God Bless the families of those who lost there lives, and God Bless those who plan to go with me to the service

I'm thankful for all the men and women that served and are currently serving I will be serving in 4 years so wish me good luck and pray for me and my family

Making it to Arlington is a goal worth dying for what a hero.

My grandfather has made it to Arlington. ✝💂

I am a seventeen year old boy. People say that a soldier is an amazing person who would give it all to help people. I recently enlisted in the Army. And i would not mind giving my all to protect my girlfriend and my family as well as the families of other soldiers and civilians. Ive wanted to since i was five and 13 years later here i am. ik that there might be hate but just to clear things up im a 14 month senior and ship next year. But im sworn in and proud to say im a soldier.

my dad served over seas when I was 4. I missed him, and no that I listen to this song, im so thankful that he came back alive...

Respect you have given the ultimate sacrifice on the altar of American frreedom

Happy Memorial Day to those who gave all to this country. RIP heroes 🙏🏼🧡💙😪🇺🇸🦅

May God be the commander of the ones who died doing what we could not have done ourselves.

With an uncle buryed in Arlington this song holds a special place for me and our family. I’m proud to sing this at a Memeorial Day event saluting the fallen and honoring those still with us…God Bless America! Thank you Trace for such a powerful song!

Happy Veterans Day I just wanted to thank all veterans who served for our country

This song gave me straight up chills from how beautiful it was. That baritone voice, the lyrics and the meaning behind those lyrics, the musical background... What more can I say than that it was a masterpiece to listen to.

Trace I am a USMC veteran I want to thank you for your support. I see it and I hope all the other veterans are behind me on this. also my son is a wounded warrior us Army. thank you and God bless you for everything that do for them. your also a hero for what you guys do. again I can't thank you enough

happy 4th of July to all you Americans! thank you to all the people who served their country! btw i'm from belgium

Never apologize for being patriotic

Thank you veterans of all services, years, and wars. I have been around military men most of my life. Whatever you did or didn't do, you volunteered to do all that was required of you. And you all made sacrifices, as did your families. I was always honored to work with you and be around you and let you know it would all be all right.

I love this song. Being a Disabled AMERICAN Veteran, it is were someday I will get my plot of land. Thank you to all American's for the honor of being able to serve and to fight for those who can not fight for there self's. A very thankful combat medic, who got to live out my childhood dream.

This song is an emotional one. I have some military veterans in my family, so does Tyler. He told me on veterans day that both his dad and grandpa served in the military for 26 years.When he told me that I told him,"Tell them I said thanks for serving our country."🇺🇸 Tyler told me,"I will." So yeah, he's the son AND grandson of military veterans and I'm the niece of three military veterans. I guess that's another thing we have in common, we BOTH have family members that served in the military for our country.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you for such a beautiful song, and an amazing tribute to the armed forces

God Bless you Mr. Adkins. What a beautiful tribute to those who fight to keep us free and safe. Thank You Sir!

I heard Trace Adkins in Afghanistan and in Kuwait. What a great show. Thousands of us listening to a man who told us he was proud to be over there playing for us, and I was thankful that he took time away from his touring, and from his family to spend time with us. His son was a CPT at the time too- so his family was directly involved & serving. It was one of the best USO shows I saw along with Craig Morgan (Iraq), Toby Keith (AFG) and Aaron Lewis (Iraq & Kuwait).

OMG...I have no words about this song, it's unbelievable. I'm not even American and it brought tears to my eyes, because the pain to loose someone dear is universal.

Many of the United States fallen remain in France may their sacrifice never be forgotten they were true heroes who fought for freedom

Daddy is one of the chosen ones though he humbly did not want to be.