"IF YOU'RE READING THIS" ONLINE PROMOTION AT WWW.TIMMCGRAW.COM FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS / Tim McGraw.com

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"IF YOU'RE READING THIS" ONLINE PROMOTION AT WWW.TIMMCGRAW.COM FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS

10/2/07

NASHVILLE- October 2, 2007- Tim McGraw has created another special opportunity with his song "If You're Reading This" with a new promotion on his website, www.timmcgraw.com, which will begin October 4.

Friends and families of soldiers can upload photos, post stories or make comments about their loved ones in the military. This page will serve as a living memorial to the US military's fallen soldiers and a place to honor troops.

The website will also include a live performance of "If You're Reading This."

"If You're Reading This" was debuted at the ACM Awards in May of this year and has since been added to McGraw's current platinum-selling album LET IT GO.

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cwhsguard

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Posted 10 months ago by cwhsguard
Our winterguard is performing their 2008 SCGC show to your song "If you're reading this". They performed for the first time this past weekend at Antioch High School. In our description of the show it states that it is dedicated to the men, women and their families who so proudly serve our country in order for us to perform today. We invite you to attend the performance at Independance High School February 22nd & 23rd.
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Posted 1 year ago by marinemomma1_
My son Cpl.Tim Roos was killed in Iraq,7/27/06.I feel this was his goodbye to us. I was there with his wife when Gunnie told us,His older brother and Tim played war when they were little and he followed in his dad's footsteps(infantry Marine).They had a baby girl two weeks before he was killed and she has his temper!He told me if anything happened,Iwas to tell her to move on with her life.He was buried in a cemetery on the edge of our township. This is Timmy's Song!. Tim's Momma
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Posted 1 year ago by Memere
The first time I heard "If You're Reading This" I was driving and had to pull over because I couldn't see the road through my tears. Thank you for a powerful and moving song. May God bless and protect all our soldiers fighting for our freedom. We thank you for your courage and the sacrifices you make to keep us all FREE. Our son, Ryan, deploys for Iraq in January. Please pray for his safe return.
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Posted 1 year ago by Rudder3
Thank you to all that serve our country. We appreciate all that you sacrafice for us! My little brother (only sibling)is somewhere in Afganistan...be safe little bro!!we love you and miss hearing your voice. You make us proud every second of every day!

love your Sis, M
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Posted 1 year ago by ScarlettLynn
On behalf of ALL the Soldiers,Sailers,Airmen,and Marines that are over there fighting for Our Freedom,Thank You. And thank you for doing this song it is very moving and touching and gives me chills everytime I hear it.

In Loving Memory of Michael J McMullen we know that you are already home and watching over us.

Scarlett
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Posted 1 year ago by deb19
Thank you so much for this song. My son son is in Iraq and it has been real hard. He loves this song, I wish you and Faith could go over and do a concert for the soldiers. Debbie Pennington
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Posted 1 year ago by An_Angel_n_Camouflage
On behalf of all the soldiers I have lost - and those soldiers who worry every moment of every day if /when their loved ones will be reading their "if you're reading this" letter.... THANK YOU for this song!

Melissa Remy, Founder www.angelsncamouflage.org
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Posted 1 year ago by proudmom
my son is currently serving his second tour in iraq.the song if your reading this not onlybrings tears to my eyes but everyone inmy familyeveryday we pray for my son and all who servejust last week his son was born and he like many others had to miss it thank you tim for such a beautaful song
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Posted 1 year ago by armywife82
Thanks for the song If your reading this. It hit home with me because my 1st husband died down in Iraq on June 8th,2005 and he left behind myself ,his mom and Our three year old daughter. Every time I hear it I can relate to it. The first time I heard it I cryed and everytime since. And Almost everything that was said in the song related to me and I did go on like the song said and I know that is what he would have wanted . Thank you again for that beautyful song.

PFC Douglas Edward Kashmer 7-20-77~6-8-2005
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Posted 1 year ago by angelpeyton
Hi this Crystal and on here I am angelpeyton and I choose that name because of my son Peyton Anthony McDaniel past away at five months and thirteen days old after being born premature. At my son's funeral I had one song played and the song was If You're Reading This by Tim McGraw. I love that song and it touched my heart more than any song would and I play that song everyday.I will never forget the song and I wanted to say thank you for making a song that seemed to be better and at the right time. Thanks Crystal
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Posted 1 year ago by NikkiB
Thank you for this song. My husband has been in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He will be heading to Iraq again next month. We have 3 boys. He will miss our 3 month olds first Christmas. I just want to thank you for supporting our military.
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Posted 1 year ago by billhoffman
Mr Mcgraw I'd like thank you. My nephew ssgt Chirstpher R Webb was KIA 03/07/07 in bagdad Iraq The 1st time i heard it i had to pull over to the side of the road and cry however now after being able listen to the whole song and the last verse i feel at ese thank you. I could tell you alot about how your song matches chris life his little girl was 3mths old when he left. there are other things. thank you when i pray for his troops il keep you in my blessing
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Posted 1 year ago by kbrettw
My husband died in Nov of 2005. When i heard this song I just fell in love with it! Thank you!
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Posted 1 year ago by Semperfi86
My husband and nephew are Marines. My husband served in Desert Storm and my nephew served three tours in Iraq. I love this song it really makes you think of all the fallen soldiers and all who have served for our country. Thank you Tim for recognizing these brave soldiers.
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Posted 1 year ago by norootsjustwings
My son is in Iraq right now. He has lost many of his brothers. This song is beautiful and always makes me cry. I like it because it isn't political. It just speaks to the heart and honors all those that have died in the name of freedom.
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Posted 1 year ago by BonnieRN04
My husband is currently serving his first deployment with the National Guard in Iraq. A few weeks after he left we found out that we were going to have our first child together. Just 2 days ago I miscarried. This has been a very heartbreaking, trying time for our whole family and we miss our soldier , husband & father tremendously. We pray for his safety and quick return home as well as to all the other heroes currently sacrificing everything to protect our country. God bless you all. Gerry we love & miss you SO much.
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Posted 1 year ago by mamajo
While studying one evening I heard this song. It spoke to my heart. My son was 22 when we buried him “on the hill outside of town’. We miss him everyday. Thank you for speaking what our hearts are feeling.
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Posted 1 year ago by lorrie37
I just wanted to say I lost my dad several years ago. He was a veteran of WW2. He did not die in the war but it doesn't change the fact that his condition was caused by the war. He passed when I was very young and this song feels like he is talking to me from heaven. I miss my dad greatly and I cry every single time I hear this song. Thank you very much Mr. Mcgraw for producing this wonderful tribute to those who fight everyday for our freedom.
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Posted 1 year ago by BLUELINE
Everytime I hear this song I cry. It feels like my husband is talking to me, saying things that he did not get the chance to say. I also like for my girls to hear it so they know that they are not alone. At the time he was killed, he was only 27. We had a 5 year old and 1 year old. This song is just one that really talks to us. THANK YOU
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Posted 1 year ago by marinewife03
I think that this song is beautiful, but it also plays on fears,I dont think that it was intentional. This song is such a reality for military families. Its beautiful for those that have passed, but at the same time it feels like a time bomb. My husband is overseas and has been for over 7months. My best friend is in Iraq. I am scared and when I hear this song it makes me think too much.We put on happy faces for the public but the tears that come are painful & burn and to hear this song too much, hurts. I am very proud of the military and the families. We are a tightnit family that others will NEVER understand. I am proud to be in this family and so is my husband! Semper Fi