Veteran

To learn more about how Zac Brown is saying 'Thank You' to our veterans please visit CampSouthernGround.org.

Sacrifice is a word some pay a great price to understand. Our veterans and their families are among those who have paid that price. This PSA entitled “Veteran” offers an example of how each of us can show our continued support to those who have served our country by simply saying... “Thank you and welcome home.”

Zac Brown’s poignant lines from his hit song, “Chicken Fried” underscores this message: “I thank God for my life, and for the stars and stripes... The ones that give their lives so we don't have to sacrifice.”

Thank You... For Your Service. Pass It On.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

[Lyrics]
I think God for my life
And for the stars and stripes
May freedom forever fly, let it ring

Salute the ones who died
The ones that give their lives so we don't have to sacrifice
All the things we love
Like our chicken fried

[Veteran] "Thanks."

[Host] "No, Thank You. And welcome home."

Thank You
Pass It On®
Pass It On®

YOUR COMMENT

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Nice video!!!

Lucas from Southwest Florida, September 16, 2024

Love it.

Jason Precour from ft Collins colorado, June 9, 2022

It made me cry😏🇺🇸Jan

Anonymous, January 26, 2022

Love this song, Zac Brown, the honor ALL VETS DESERVE, & LAST BUT NOT LEAST, God and and our wide open, beautiful country.

Teresa Davis from Iowa, October 22, 2021

My lab pup rarely reacts to the television but when she hears this song, she runs to in front of the tv and stands glaring under the song ends! Thankful for all who serve our country and those who sacrifice so much! God Bless You! Thank you, Zac Brown, for giving of your wonderful talent to honor our troops!

Terri Williams from Booneville, MS, October 19, 2021

This grandma thanks you from the bottom of her 💜 heart.

Vera Hanson from Rochester, NY, October 18, 2021

I wish all people could live peacefully.

Anonymous, September 12, 2021

Thanks to all who are presently serving our country and those who have served our country and the sacrifices you have made for us all!

Helen from Bartow, Florida , August 1, 2021

Impactful video message thank you to all who served and sacrificed

Jimmie from Illinois, July 18, 2021

Awesome video!! Thanks to all veterans.

Roger from McCalla, Alabama, July 10, 2021

Beautiful expression of what is right in this world. As a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran, approaching the end of my fight, I really appreciate the welcome home comment at the end of the PSA. IT MEANS A LOT those of us that made it home.

William L Ham from Phoenix, AZ, July 2, 2021

Your commercials are the ever! Keep up what you are doing. Need more of them! Thank you!

Susie, June 25, 2021

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. All you do for our country and freedom.

Marilyn from Florida, June 20, 2021

Wish more humans would understand just what it cost to keep our country safe.

Kale from Indiana, June 18, 2021

Wonderful commercial! I love it too!

Dominique from MN, June 12, 2021

Every time I see this commercial it brings tears to my eyes and it really touches my heart. EVERY time. Thank you for providing such a positive message during these troubled times. And thank you to all of those whose lives have been permanently changed in order to serve and protect our country.

Tim Dana from Temple Texas, June 8, 2021

Love this one!

Ashley from Mobile, AL, June 6, 2021

I LOVE this! Thank you.

Mike S. from San Diego , May 25, 2021

God Bless all of our service men and women. Thank y’all for y’all are doing and thank all of our veterans for y’all did!!

Dave H from Piketon Ohio , May 12, 2021

This is the best commercial, brought tears to my eyes. We need More folks like this. All of your commercials are awesome.

Lor from North Carolina, May 7, 2021

This is one of my favorite commercials. God bless our veterans and servicemen. 🙏

Lilly from Georgia , May 3, 2021

This commercial was filmed at the Blue Plate Diner in Salt Lake city, Utah

Shaun from Grand Junction, co, April 26, 2021

Amazing. God Bless our heroes!!

Dwayne Robinson from Litchfield nh, April 24, 2021

I love the video I'm a amputee, as well but not a vet. God Bless our Veterans for Our FREEDOM!

David Kress from Hanover PA 17331, April 24, 2021

Such a beautiful commercial! God bless our military and their families!

Janet from Texas, April 15, 2021

Too all our heroes. Thank you and God bless always. So proud of all of you. Many prayers!!!!

Vicki R. from Indiana, April 4, 2021

I 💓💓 Love this heartfelt message. My family thanks you and your family for all the sacrifices you have gone through. Making us safe an able to live as we do. God Bless you all.

Kendra W. from Texas, March 27, 2021

Thank you for eliciting pride! Really well done.

George from Monterey Peninsula, March 27, 2021

Great commercial, which cafe was the commercial shot at?

Milton Arku from CALIFORNIA, March 21, 2021

That one made me cry happy.

Josahlyn from California, March 16, 2021

Best commercial I’ve seen since the Budweiser Clydesdales after 9/11. It makes you want to be a better person.

Todd Weaver from Belvidere, Illinois, March 8, 2021

This is the best yet!!!

Randy from Anson, ME, March 2, 2021

A real heartfelt statement of Thanks for all our veterans ... those who made it home, those who have given of their hearts and honor and even their bodies and minds ... and for every life touched by injury and loss. Please do pass it on, thank a vet for the service they chose, the Oath they all took, and the honor with which they discharged that Vow, even in the face of death. We do owe Freedom and our own lives to that honor and it must be acknowledged with all our hearts.

Regina from Indian Springs, NV, February 24, 2021

I have seen many of your commercials but this one simply touched my heart.

Amy K. Gomez from Wilkes-Barre, PA, February 24, 2021

Wonderful video. Captures the patriot sprit of our Soldiers. God Bless these lads; we owe them so much‼️ 🇺🇸

Gemma Maguire from West Palm Beach, February 24, 2021

I love it, makes me cry every time I see it on our local station. Good job KEYC tv, and thank you Zac Brown and all our vets.

Terie Larson from Fairmont MN, February 24, 2021

Just saw this on TV. What a heartfelt commercial! Reminds me of the small rural towns I have lived in. We love and respect our veterans. My Papa who served in WWII would love it! This commercial shows how I grew up in America were every one respects each other and honors our veterans. Love it! Made me cry!

JesusismySonshine from Western Kentucky , February 19, 2021

Thank you and welcome home.

Kyle avery from Ilion ny , February 18, 2021

I have viewed this touching Ad several times and each time I see and feel something more emotional and painful then the previous time. There is so much more being said in the sadness of the veterans’ eyes than a "Thank you for your service" can help heal. I appreciate the major sacrifice that all the wounded warriors have made and are continually making. This Veteran is blessed as he came back, maybe not as he went in, but certainly his sacrifice is surely appreciated. So thank you wounded warrior with the sad eyes. I would really like to contact this Veteran and thank him personally. Watching him in this PSA really makes my heart swell with pride and pain.

Pamela A. Whitefogg from Anchorage, Alaska, February 17, 2021

I Love the meaning of the song for our country and veterans.

Mark jensen from Phoenix , February 17, 2021

Gave me chills to watch ~ No one deserves more thanks than the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day. Thank you so much for all you sacrifice and all you do ~ 🇺🇸

Erin Kelley from Cumming, GA, February 11, 2021

My favorite commercial. Always tear up. Watched it countless times. Like everyone from little kid to waiter to veteran.

Maxine from Juneau AK, February 11, 2021

I am a Veteran but still can't say thank you enough for the Veterans who served before, alongside and to this day still serve, I hope they all make it back home but also an overwhelming thank you to the families who have paid and are paying the ultimate sacrifice, #22aday. Very Respectfully,

Ashlee R. Allen from OK, February 8, 2021

As someone who lived through and had family members who experienced first hand the kind of "thank you's" given to vets returning from Vietnam 50 years ago, these actions are much more what we should be doing to show appreciation to our vets. Many thanks to all our service men and women, past and present. And many thanks to PassItOn for such poignant messages like this. We all can use and need more their kind of messages!

Mike Hoppe from WF, NC, February 6, 2021

Would like to know who the veteran is and to say thank you! My father did 3 tours in Vietnam very proud of him and all our military!

Rebecca Tonkovich from Mississippi, February 6, 2021

Who is the veteran in the commercial he is very handsome!

Rebecca from Mississippi, February 6, 2021

Brought tears to my eyes. One of the best.

Kay from Indiana , February 3, 2021

Misty eyed

Tam from Ohio, January 28, 2021

I am not ashamed to say this PSA for Veterans brought tears to my eyes. As a Veteran, I remember when people did not acknowledge us, even on Veterans Day. A beautiful example of what should be “passed on.” Proud to be a Veteran, a daughter of a Veteran and having a family who supported this country for many generations.

Janet Yarbrough-Moody from North Miami, Florida/Tamworth, New Hampshire, January 25, 2021

We all need to do more.

Valerie from Montana, January 25, 2021

I really appreciate this add and all the Pass It On ads. Thanks. And to all our service men and women thanks for your service.

Skip Lindsay from California, January 24, 2021

As a Veteran I am proud to have served my country.

Dennis Chavez from Vancouver Washington , January 18, 2021

This is awesome!! ❤️ 🇺🇸

Steed Orellana from Las Vegas NV, January 17, 2021

That is AMERICA

Robert Watson from Arizona, January 9, 2021

That is nice and I thank you for everything.

Isaiah, January 5, 2021

Beautiful commercial, and THANK YOU for your service. We absolutely need more help for our Veterans. They gave all, and they deserve our support when they're in need.

Tabatha from Pennsylvania, January 4, 2021

My heart is filled with gratitude and love for those who have sacrificed for my freedom . Thank you. ❤️

Tammy and Ed Sine from Fayetteville Pennsylvania , January 3, 2021

Beautiful!

Valerie Kurlowich from Macon, Ga , January 3, 2021

Made me cry.

Commieolla Duncan from California, January 2, 2021

Inspiring commercial... Zack Brown song was perfect. Says it all.I watched it 3x. And for everyone out there,THANK YOU for your service!!! God bless the USA

Amy from mpls, January 1, 2021

Just saw this commercial. 😢😢😢😢😢😢 thank you so much may you all be blessed and safe.

Kat from Jersey , December 31, 2020

Love Love Love this PSA. I LOVE ALL VETERANS... in my family I have lots of veterans: grandpa, dad, two brothers, three nephews... so far. Thank you so much for your site.

Shmily from Escondido, California, December 31, 2020

I just watched this tribute on the tv. It's a wonderful tribute to the present, the pass, and the ones who didn't make it. All the Brothers and Sisters in camo. Thank you for protecting ànd keeping us all safe!

Jennifer from Redding, Ca, December 25, 2020

Thank y’all so much. You are appreciated.

Teresa from Huntsville, Al, December 23, 2020

Drew a tear in 30 seconds. I hope this campaign helps get rid of the “It’s them or us attitude.” It’s us.

Scott from Torrance, December 22, 2020

Beautiful tribute to our brave military and our country they serve. So proud to be an American!

Sally from Derby, NY, December 17, 2020

Thanks for making me tear up first thing this morning. Just beautiful. Merry Christmas ❤️🇺🇸🙏

Cynthia Wass Shepard from South Carolina, December 17, 2020

God bless everyone in our Military.

Patricia from West Virginia, December 16, 2020

My heart is full! This is beautiful. Thank you to those who serve to protect our country. Thank you pass it on for your beautiful messages!

Suzanne from TN, December 16, 2020

That was beautiful! Those are beautiful words. Thank you and welcome home!! Thank you for your service.

Chadi from California , December 16, 2020

That was awesome and thank you for your service.

Jade from Hi , December 1, 2020

Thank you so much, I love your videos and they are so moving. this one brought tears to my eyes. I'm a teacher and I use these a lot in my classroom. I always find what I'm looking for on this page. Your page helps me reinforce values in my kids.

Jessica Ruiz from Colombia, SA, November 20, 2020

I love the pass it on videos. I am a veteran, and this was very touching and appreciated. Thank you.

Pam from Tennessee , November 16, 2020

I cried so much had to look up the video.

Tara from Oregon , November 14, 2020

Amazing!

Mathew Shewmake from East Alton illinois, November 14, 2020

This is truly honorable.

Vivian smith , November 13, 2020

Love it! God bless our veterans, especially those who suffered a permanent loss.

Anonymous, November 11, 2020

Amazing!

Tristan Whitman from Agoura hills ca, November 11, 2020

Thanks to all veterans that served in the war.

Xavier Munoz from Philadelphia, November 11, 2020

This was such a touching video and so refreshing to see after a year of being bombarded with political ads, Americans attacking one another, and our very own system that keeps us free. It is due to the bravery and sacrifices of every Soldier, Sailor, Airmen, Marine, Coast Guard (homeland Security), Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, Medic (EMS), and Medical/Healthcare Staff that we are the Freest, Safe, Secure & Blessed nation on this planet. They fight to preserve the very Constitution that keeps us free. Tell Them "Thank You" when you see them. Thank You, Brothers & Sisters! HOOAH!

Retired Firefighter555, November 2, 2020

I love your uniting and energizing messages. Thank you!

Gwen Schmitt from Wisconsin , October 31, 2020

I watched the television announcement a few minutes ago and I was brought to tears. You have managed to capture so many feelings within just a few seconds. I felt compelled to visit your website to say, “thank you”! Thank you for the support that you give to our Veterans! Your announcement is brilliant! Very respectfully, Veronica 22 years Active duty-US Army Retired.

Veronica Canalda from Houston, TX, October 31, 2020

Watching the shorn young man ask his girlfriend for a prom date & the young man call attention to the one legged vet brings tears to my eyes. Millions of us CARE & ALL should take the time to say THANK YOU 😊

Jim Sutherland from Good Hart, Michigam, October 30, 2020

Thank You Veterans and Welcome Home

Anonymous, October 27, 2020

Thank you for your service! I’m grateful for your sacrifice, courage, and strength to defend our freedoms that many take for granted! God Bless America!

Tony from Elyria Oh, October 22, 2020

Breathtaking! Moving! Togetherness! Caring! There is so much more I can say about your website, but I am speechless. Great website. Everyone should pass it on. Thank you.

Karen Finn from Sioux falls, SD, October 21, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Cathy from Michigan, October 17, 2020

Well done! Powerful and to the point!

Stan Walker from Summerville Sc, October 17, 2020

Thank u so much!

Deborah, October 13, 2020

Happy to be a part of this heartwarming and positive spot.

Nate from Las Vegas, October 13, 2020

I love that. Awesome!

Paula Rowen from Missouri, October 11, 2020

I am a vet. I have heartfelt thanks for all those today who have also stepped forward, to take their place in the long line of men and women who defend this great nation. It requires the service and sacrifice of many, from each generation, to refresh the life of the tree of liberty and freedom, for all those who will follow. Thank you, to all, for all that you do. I hope that it may be sustained forever, so that our sons and daughters can continue to enjoy what was passed forward to us.

Ken Davis from Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 10, 2020

I feel grateful and very happy that these people risked their lives for America. although sadly some people don't care, many do care. I don't know anyone close to me in the army but I do thank those who were. I think this video is telling people to be thankful for the life you have that you live.

Dylan R, October 9, 2020

Love your public service announcements! I smile every time I see one! We don’t see enough “feel good” messages these days and these messages are truly a bright spot.

Susan Mason from Texas, October 9, 2020

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HONESTY

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