(Veteran Reacts to) Trace Adkins - Til The Last Shot's Fired REACTION! 

No Billy, thank you .... I left the service in 1998. You took over somewhere around there, so Thank You for keeping me safe when I was done.

Military songs always kind of chokes me up because I am sensitive soul and strong supporter of the armed forces. But it really hit me when he said, "I'm in the fields of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan" because my great grandfather is still, is still, reported as missing in action from the Korean War. My grandmother goes to the service in Washington DC every year to see if he'd been found so she can lay him to rest finally. Mind you my grandmother never met her father because he was deployed before she was born and now over 70 year later, she's still waiting. And I really do fear that she'll pass away before he's ever brought home and she's asked me in recent years if I'd take up her place of going when she gets too weak to travel and that just humbles me. The echos of war really ring through the years and their effects can trickle down through the generations.

The last shot will not be fired in our time. Freedom isn't free. God bless and keep our troops. Salute. RVN, class of '69.

Us army, shipping out today for boot. Glad to see this at 4:40 in the morning

Billy, im glad you served also. Its an honor to call you my younger brother in arms. This song gave me goosebumps as tears flowed.if i dont meet you here...ill see ya in Heaven .❤

My Dad had my whole family listen to this song right before my brother enlisted in the Marines, just so that we all understood what it might cost.

When I was little I wanted to join the military, myself... I couldn't - I have an uncorrectable vision problem- but I come from a long line of military men that span at least two continents (dad was first gen American on his mother's side, her brother died in ww2, her dad fought in ww1 - For England). Both of my grandfathers fought in ww2, my dad & my mom's brother both served in Vietnam. Dad in the Army - like his father... uncle was a Marine - like his father. They're all gone now, but on their behalf and mine, thank you for your service... Billy & any other active duty, reservist, or vet who reads this.

This is one of my favorite songs! Trace really delivers. Thank you for your service, Billy! And thank you to ALL of our veterans and those currently serving. 💜💜

There’s a live version he does with the West Point choir. Watch it!!!

Thank you for your service. Marine wife here. I have watched the sacrifices, been there to welcome my hubby home from 3 different deployments the last one almost got him, I am grateful everyday he is still here with me. ❤❤

Watched for a while but never hit subscribe but my granddaddy stormed the beaches of Normandy. My dad is Navy. My uncle is Navy. My brother in law is Air Force and waiting for new orders. My cousin is Air Force flight instructor. Thank you for your service, sincerely thank you. Love your reactions and I have watched a lot but it truly is your service that got you the sub. --- hug and thank your dad too from me.

RAGGED OL' FLAG (Johnny Cash)

Only 3 months left in Iraq and I’ll be home!

Billy I’m a vet myself thank you for your service first and foremost I was deployed in 10-11. Thank you can’t even say that enough. There is a song called Arlington by trace adkins and there is a song by the band Steele called sit a while, justing Moore has a song called “the ones who didn’t make it back home, lastly dean brody has a song called brothers. They are all great songs. HOOAH

Navy Veteran. Both myself and my husband. Both of us tear up this song every single time. It digs deep into the souls of every active duty member and Veteran. If you want to cry, cry. It's makes you remember, we are all humans with a soul. We won't forget those who gave it all. Amen.

I take meps Monday and I am looking forward to joining the army

The last verse is so much more haunting in the live performance with the West Point Choir. I know you can't show it here because of Copy write, but you will love it. They chance the last refrain ti for our daughters and our sons. The full chords let you feel the power. Sorry I jumped the gun..

Trace is a very patriotic man, and it shows! Very deep song!

Love this song watch the video with Trace and the West Point Glee Club at CMA award. The opening is given by Lt Andrew Kinnard, a Marine from Spartanburg, SC. He lost his legs. Makes this song even more poignant

I have 15 generations of military family and everytime I hear military songs I get the chills. Thank you all for your service. 🥺🇺🇸

OMG I have never experienced this song WOW so touching. A nation in pain that has give too many I hear a longing for peace in so much of America's music. Thank you Billy for this music reaction even I am reacting now.

I heard him sing this for the 1st time live with a military back up. It was and still is AMAZING. Thank you Billy and ALL the veterans for your service!!!

Please react to “For You” by Keith Urban! Soo good!!

#1 thank you for your service 2# you should react to Alan Jackson remember when. Super great song about 9-11

I am very thankful to this great country! From an immigrant (naturalized citizen) I say: thank you for your service Billy!

"I'm so tired, but we can't come home, until the last shots fired". Amazing lyrics

Beautiful song, Every time I see a veteran or if someone comes into the Taco Bell I work at In Uniform I always Tell them.Thank you, For Thier service:)

To all the vets young and old I am here crying for all of you. I know many of you gave everything for us and you are not forgotten. I send love and strength to all of you that are out there and the ones that are no longer with us. I love you all.

My son, my last of six children, goes go boot camp in Jan. I'm proud of him. Im afraid for him. He's such a gem. A beautiful human. You're touching my heart, Billy. Thank you. His name is Johnny.

Trace Adkins just makes good music videos with good feeling and lyrics that are very relatable and personable.

Gotta love it when we as vets can see appreciation... unfortunately it seems less each year... God Bless America and those that fight for her

Finally, someone who is not putting our service men & women down. Thank you for volunteering your service for our country. I get very emotional when trying to tell someone what it means when you volenteer your life. With all my heart thank to all who have served or are serving now.

Love this song....should watch the live version of this song with the West Point Glee Club....Til the last shots fired....awesome intro.

I joined while still in high school in 1977. I still salute when Military vehicles with future vets drive by. My heart aches for the families

I have never heard this song until now.. and it's literally giving me chills. Thank you all for your service. I lost my daddy seven years ago. He was a US army ranger and then after he got older he served in the national guard. Heroes 🖤

I was in JROTC in high school and I wanted to join the Army but when Sgt Tankerley found out I was completely deaf in my left ear he told me that I would not be accepted, I was heartbroken but God had other plans for my life and I was blessed with four children and a wonderful husband.

Billy, this is the first video I've ever seen by you. Thank you for your service to OUR beautiful country! I ship out in less than 10 months and it's really gotten me thinking about what I'm really doing with my life. I am a Motor Transportation Operator with the USAR, and time is flying by faster each day. I'm 17 years of age and this whole Army thing is crazy man. Again, thank you for your service.

Thank you too brother, God bless all who served, those who survive and those who didn't. I was Air Force 6 years. Salute to all our brothers, we know what Independence Day is all about.

Yo!!! In retrospect they may still be waiting on that peace, since we have not been truly at peace since WWII Please react to Sleeping with the telephone by Reba Macintire featuring faith hill (?) as a veteran reacts. It’s a different POV.

USMC till I die prayers to all my brothers and sister's out there

As one Vet to another i love your reactions to these songs. would like to see your reaction to Letters from war by Mark Schultz, its the song i remember hearing it during basic training and its stuck with me ever since

The live performance when Trace first released the song would move you to absolute tears.

12 year USN/USNR Vet here. The first verse of the song is about the 1864 Battle of Nashville. My GGGrandfather and one of his brothers were there with the Union Army of the Cumberland/IV Corps/2nd Division/2nd Brigade/ Company K of the 97th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

And thank you for your service billy.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Anyone who has not experienced it will never understand being in the service. It is an experience, a brotherhood, a connection to those with you that has no real equal. Police and fire are very close. Thank you for your service. My service landed during the cold war so I was lucky, but the ties are still there.

This is why I was proud to be raised on country. Only music that can be funny, sentimental, or emotional. When tragedies happen like 9/11 we as a nation expressed our emotions wether it be anger, sorrow, or whatever country expressed those feelings.

Please keep in mind with this comment, it’s not about the war (or politics), it’s about the warrior. As I listen to this (for the 20+ time) tears fell down my face with the line “The mountains of Afghanistan And I’m still hoping, waiting, praying I did not die in vain” May all my fallen comrades, you are in my heart and prayers. USMC 93-97

This is my first time hearing this. Wow man this such an amazing song. I cant believe I never have heard this. Thanks Billy for reacting to this cause I wouldn't have never heard it. Wow it hits home hard. Yes I got tears in my eyes lol

Both of my Grandfather's were in tne Navy and BOTH were at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked and BOTH survived and help pull men from the water. They are gone now, and i had BOTH seys of their dog tags. Unfortunately our house burned down and i lost BOTH sets of Dog Tags and their portraits of them in their Naval uniforms. And it STILL devastates me!!

Thank you all for your service

I am joining the US MARINE CORPS I go to basic in October at Paris island

You should react to Dean Broady “Brothers”

Anything by Red Sovine. Especially Little Joe, Teddy Bear, and Giddy Up Go. They may be odd song titles, but they're classics

Thanks for the reaction and the shoutout. The choir part at the end is the West Point Glee club. Thanks again for honoring our veterans.

from a fellow vet, thanks for all you do. please check out the warrior song by the warrior project

I'm 2yrs late to this video, & it's been 2yrs since my twins joined the Army, they are now 19 & I'm so proud of them!! One is in the 3rd Infantry (Old Guard), & the other is in the 82nd Airborne. May God Bless all of our past, current & future soldiers. My heart swells w/pride & gratitude to be an American 🇺🇲

Ok so, I’m crying at another of your reactions! My man is currently active duty Navy, my sweet man was just shot in Nigeria! My heart is breaking. He is alive and doing better, but wow! He is a Navy doctor and was building a hospital with his own money for the people, and ended up getting shot! Damn. 😪

My husband was in the Navy Reserves and both my Grandfathers were in the Navy and were at Peart Harbor. I now have their Dog tags. So much respect for ALL the men and women who have served, are now serving.

I am a Veteran, my late husband gave 22 years of service to his country and 16 to his community, both my brothers are veterans, my Daddy and my husbands Dad were Veterans of WWII. It is so hard to understand how our world keeps turning, the sun keeps rising and setting as if nothing has happened. The world should just stop and say Thank You!! to every Man, Woman, and Child that have given all they have to give that means so much to them. The Men and Women who have given their lives, or given the lives of an amazing spouse, every Child that has given their parent to our country. Whatever your beliefs or politics does not change the fact these loves were sacrificed and taken from loved ones in defense of you and your families and the freedoms you still enjoy. The lives the service men and women have had to take never leave them. You may think they are heartless killers, they are not. They see those taken lives every night in their dreams, every day when they cant sit with their back to the door or window, every time they see a child with no Father, see a wounded warrior, they see those lives. They see the lives of the men falling around them while they continue to live. May God Bless the survivors and ease their guilt over having taken lives and the guilt of surviving. Billy Thank You for tour service and for doing these reaction videos in honor of Servicemen and Women everywhere.

Son and Grandson of Army Veterans, My grandfather died February 11, 2019 and received full military honors. My Dad is still alive, and he gets thanked for his service every day. My grandfather gets thanked as well.

YES YES YES YOU DID IT THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Thank you for your service young man. My Daddy U. S Marine Vietnam, my Husband U. S Army Guantanimo Bay Cuba, Irac, Irac, my Son U. S Army now, Fort Benning Georgia, new soldier since May. nephew U. S Navy, Hawaii, new Seaman, Son in law U. S Army reserves veteran. I am a blessed woman I am truly honored to be surrounded by my heros, and to have actually raised one.

This was awesome! Thank you for your service. My husband was in the Marines and my Aunt Cassie is currently in Kuwait. Her husband just got back from overseas before she left. Both Army. Thoughts and prayers are always with you guys!

I was US Navy...USS Lexington...1987-1989 My dad US Navy...USS Constellation... 1966-1970

My grandpa (wwii surgical nurse for us army) and my uncle (Vietnam vet who lied about his age to join his friends) live on in my mind. I love them. Thank you vets. Your the reason we have our freedom.

+BillyYouSoCrazy Thank YOU for your service. My father was also in the military (Army) as was my maternal grandfather (Korean War Vet). I tried to get in myself but my dad had a fit as he didn't want me joining. They didn't take me anyhow as I have a heart condition and a thyroid condition.

Dads a Vietnam veteran. 74 years old, EOD at Da Nang. Thank you for your service.

No greater love than this . . . Blessed we are to be Americans! Thank you!

I'm crying right now! My husband who was a Sargent, highly decorated, was also with the 101st. Airborne, served 3 tours in Vietnam, went to be with Jesus. The flag, they handed me, the 21 gun saute. oh my! When our national anthem plays, take off your hat, STOP kneeling. I miss my "Bill" so much. thank you, Billy and all who served our country. May God bless all of you.

BillyYSE thanks for including the family. Proud great-granddaughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, sis-in-law, cousin, friend, and hopefully future... of service members. They do share their worries and sorrows with us. And we share our worries and sorrows with our family... both born and military.

Gaither Vocal Band LIVE “Let Freedom Ring”. wado,Ann Benson.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERY VET OUT THERE!!! No matter what branch of service, you are all brothers in arms. I am a huge patriot and love what this country stands for! THANK YOU Billyyousocrazy! I just discovered you today and have watched several of your veteran reacts videos and I just love your respect and love for countrymen. My dad served in the Navy and Army. I married a combat Army Vet. 19 years after we wed our son, also, has served in Afghanistan and currently serves with the Army Nat'l Guard and after 10 yrs of service he chose to go try out for the GB selections has EARNED his Green Beret. He has no plans on getting out anytime soon. He LOVES it that much! I pray hard that I never have to hear the 21 gun salute on his behalf BUT IF I do I will count it as an honor for my son to have served his country. I cannot be more proud of the man that he has grown to be. Sending LOVE and MUCH RESPECT to every servicemen! Signed, An Army Mom BillyYSC- Im not sure if you've done this song but plz do a reaction video to Carrie Underwoods "Just a Dream" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jLntFKtR66g.html

From one vet to another thank you for your service brother.

From this old Marine Veteran, thank you for your service brother

As I was rotating back home to retire I stood on the tarmac watching the dead and wounded being loaded on their respective planes. A lieutenant came up to me and said my plane was loading. I stood there with tears in my eyes. He asked what was wrong. I told him there were so many still doing the job and here I am going home. He said you have done your time and now it's over let the young men finish the job. I smiled and walked to my plane as I heard Taps playing at the plane of all those dead troops. My heart still hurts to this day.

Trace did this on the CMA’s ... unbelievable! He performs with a military choir. Should circle around and react to this one.

And from one vet to another thank you for yours!! well done

Thank you for your service. God bless you

I lost my grandpa back in February of this year, n I got a tattoo for him yesterday. I miss him n I love watching your videos because we used to watch them together, he was in the Air Force, hearing the 21 guns at his funeral has made it impossible to go hunting or even be around guns, but again your videos have made me feel at peace n feel that he’s watching them with me

I am so proud of my daughter for serving. My daddy did 20 years he retired from the Navy. I am proud of him he is at Arlington

Thank you for your service and all the others that have served. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this. 🙏😔

Thank you so much Billy! For the reaction but especially for service, God Bless You.

I have so much respect and love for all of our service men and women I had a lot of family serve and tried to myself but do to health issues I wasn’t able but thank you

Powerful! Thank you for sharing! I will say a prayer for peace!

Don't thank me. 160th... NIGHTSTALKERS...... When you looked up and heard that BLACKHAWK at 1000 rounds per minute.... That was me... GOD BLESS YOU.....

I think it's amazing that so many artists you react to come by to watch you watching them. Awesome.

Let me say to all who are or have served thank you for everything you have done and continue to do and to the ones who never back I thank you for your sacrifice and pray that your families have a good and prosperous life

Trace Adkins voice give me goosebumps, he a sweet guy very friendly I met him

Vince Gill- Go Rest High; it is a sad song, but the power in the man's voice.

I just watched this, two years late. As a retired submarine sailor I love your perspective, and opinion. Thank you for your service!

Veteran here too. Thank you for your service.

Billy, I don't know if you're aware, but Trace Adkins is a tremendous supporter of veterans and veterans' benefits.

I never heard this one before, but I will definately hear it again, over and over.

Thank you for your service so crazy

I am a subscriber and also a retired Marine. I joined on the delayed entry program in June of 1990 and left for bootcamp at Parris Island 3 days after i graduated high school in June of 1991. After MCT i went to SOI both at Camp Gieger NC during SOI i got the opportunity to screen to go Recon and after almost 2 years of training starting with BRC then Jump School then Combatant Diver School i became an 0326 ( Recon man Jump and Combatant Diver Qualified) my first unit was 3rd Force Recon until 1998 when i went to 2nd Force Recon until they disbanded in 2006 at that time i became part of MARSOC in 2nd Raider Battalion as an 0372 CSO (Critical Skills Operator) i served 2 deployments to Iraq and 3 to Afghanistan before retiring in 2015 with an Honorable Discharge after 24 years of service. I want to thank you for what your doing, I've hung with ya thru all these videos unable to hold back tears. I was diagnosed after getting out by the VA with a TBI, Moderate PTSD and Treatment Resistant Depression i can relate to the verse I'm so tired but i can't come home till the last shot's fired. It feels like all the combat I've been in and is still in my head won't go away till i die i guess that would be for me the last shot's fired. God bless, God speed and Semper Fi brother.

My love & my Son are vets. Thank God every day. For There Lives.

Great reaction and yes Thank Y'ALL for your service.

Retired AF Jan 2014. Deployed to Bagram AB Afghanistan 2010 to 2011. Experienced more ramp ceremonies than I ever care to remember. RIP for all my fallen service Brothers and Sisters.

Thank you for your service. It's greatly appreciated.

Thank you Billy and all who served.