I just want to say thank you to all our soliders everywhere. You sacrafice so much to give us the freedoms we have. My husband is on his second deployment. It is our first together as a couple. He loves serving his country but everyday is a struggle, I can hear the frustrations in his voice when I talk to him. We continue to focus on the good and our lives together when he returns. I am proud to have such an honorable man to call my husband . Lets keep all the husbands and wives , fathers and mothers, sons and daughters serving our country in our prayers and pray they all come home to their families soon. God bless America~
Tribute to Our Troops
What does "If You're Reading This" mean to you? Tell us about the heroes in your life, share your stories and pictures with the MCGRAWFAN community. Words From The Warren Brothers Co-Writers of "If You're Reading This"
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In Your Words
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Posted by sjbjdeneau
7/9/08 0 CommentsWe were at Tim's concert in St. Louis on July 4th. He sang this song as part of his encore. My nephew has just been sent on his 2nd deployment, and had been gone a little over a week. It was very emotional for me. I have been praying for his safe return. He is a newlywed, and a pilot in the Air Force. Thanks for the beautiful words and the powerful song. Let's bring our soldiers home.
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Posted by GretchH
7/6/08 0 CommentsHe called me to tell me he'd joined the Army; I almost fell out of my chair. My brother wouldn't get out of bed before noon, but was going to join the Army, wake up before dawn, & likely go to war? A Tanker, he went to Iraq.We were all lucky. I thank God & the men & women who served with him that he's home alive & in one piece. The 1st time I heard "If You're Reading This" was the day my brother arrived home from Iraq. I had to pull over to the side of the road, I was sobbing so hard.A friend has this at the bottom of her emails: If you can read this, thank a teacher. Since it's in English, thank a soldier. Soldiers, thank you.
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Posted by Nayfinn
7/6/08 0 CommentsMy husband is currently on his 3rd deployment with the US ARMY. I have so many friends that are currently deployed, getting ready to deploy or have returned from a recent deployment. Every time I hear this song I think of the strength it takes for our men and women to leave their families, the strength that the families have during this time and the strength of the people who support our troops. If you can't support the war, then at least support the men and women who are dying for it. God bless our soldiers, and the families. Keeping the home front, while they are out front.
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Posted by Tony6796
7/4/08 0 CommentsI'm in the Missouri Army National Guard and was in Active Army and granted,I've never been deployed yet.I'd like to stop and thank everyone that has been deployed or is deployed.With out your courage and bravery,I doubt this country would be as free and safe and beautiful as it is today.Every time I hear If You're Reading This , it makes me tear up and think of everyone that has been or is currently deployed.I have a friend that was deployed to Afghanistan and was wounded then returned to duty and was sent to Iraq and was hit by an IED and survived that barely.He's now back in Iraq with a security firm due to his injuries.
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Posted by geetrav
7/3/08 0 CommentsJUST WANT TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF THE MILITARY FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM. I HAVE A NEPHEW IN THE ARMY WHO HAS BEEN TO IRAQ 2 TIMES ALREADY AND WILL BE HEADING BACK AGAIN AFTER THE NEW YEAR. HIS STEPFATHER ( MY BROTHER IN LAW ) HAS BEEN TO IRAQ ONCE WITH THE ARMY. I ALSO JUST HAD A NEPHEW WHO JUST LEFT OF JUNE THE 30TH FOR BOOT CAMP FOR THE ARMY. SO NOW MY FAMILY HAS 3 ARMY MEN........KEEPING ALL IN MY PRAYERS THEY RETURN SAFELY.
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Posted by Kelleyb7674
6/29/08 0 CommentsMy husband is serving in the Military currently. He is always gone to the desert or some other place. I know he is fighting for my freedom and our children's freedom...along with everyone else's. He is my hero, and every time I hear this song I cry. I pray I never lose my husband during his time away from us. I pray that all men and women serving are safe, and that people stop and thank them for all the work they do making us safe. Thank you to all troops, and mostly my husband.
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Posted by LadyGlynis
6/28/08 0 CommentsTwo sons are serving now. Jon returned from Iraq, where he lost a battle buddy. Jenny was only 19 when killed by a roadside bomb. Son, Loric, will go over soon. My sons are always in my prayers. Hold tightly to the memories of Joy! I am proud of my sons' strength, courage and sacrifices . This song is the only one on the radio that makes me pull to the side of the road, tears in my eyes, and pray everytime I hear it for all those "gone ahead" and all those still there and on their way overseas. Bless the Warren's for this song and Tim for the strength to sing it, night after night, for I know how hard and heavy a task this must be for a loving heart to carry.
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Posted by Speedwest
6/26/08 0 CommentsMy father in law was carried as MIA from the Vietnam War since 1965 in Laos, we did not know what happened to him. My husband @ the time was 10.He just disappeared. The government finally started to look in Laos and found an old crash site in a remote area on the side of a mountain. A team from Hawaii (JPAC) went several times and finally found human remains. An id was made in 2005 it was indeed his Dad after 40 years he was coming home. In August 2005 we went to Hawaii to escort the remains back to Texas for burial here that had been positively id'd and the remains that were co-mingled were interred @ Arlington National Cemetery in September 2005.
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Posted by SteffieD74
6/26/08 0 CommentsMy husband served two tours in Iraq. While there and in command, their troop lost 6 precious lives. Just wanted those familes to know that we think of them everyday, and that their sons, husbands, and dad's were and are truly heroes in our eyes. Not a day goes by that we do not think about them and their sacrifice to this country. While this song brings tears to our eyes everytime we hear it, it is a great song in dedication to the fallen troops, and reminds us that there are still troops fighting for our freedom everyday. I am so very proud of my husband and everyone serving. They are all heroes to me. Thanks TIM for such a great and hearffelt song.
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Posted by NavyVet
6/26/08 0 CommentsThat song there touchs your heart that SPECIAL way. Just wanted to say thanks to all of those that is serving and those that haved served. Hope All will make it home safe and those that arent lucky, let GOD look after there loved ones. Its a TOUGH job and not to many are BRAVE enough to fill there boots. Its nice to see so many artist singing about are troops. Keep up the good work. For all of us, we need to show are support for OUR troops and thank them every chance you can. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!!! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND THERE LOVED ONES.
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Posted by melwil
6/20/08 0 CommentsI am humbled that someone would take the time to write a tribute to our soldiers. All I can say is thank you. I am both a Disabled Veteran and a wife of a soldier. I was blown up in Pakistan. The person I was with did not survive. He saved my life. Every time I hear this song I cry. I have to stop whatever I am doing and just cry. To both say thank you and heal. You see I was a combat medic. So I saw many of my friends, fellow soldiers and child victims of a war they don't understand. I saved some but not all. I have attended more funerals than I care to admit. My husband was a pall bearer at 3 just last year. What a gift, thank you, thank you.
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Posted by Chelle1201
6/20/08 0 CommentsPosted 6 days ago by Chelle1201
I have been in the Air Force myself and have been an Air Force wife for 13 years. I've had 2 uncles that have been in the Marines and my dad was in the Navy. Although none of them have had to be the ones who have gone to fight in war, they are still just as important.
I have had several friends who have been to Afghanistan and Iraq and are still going to have to go back. I thank God every time I get an update email so that I know they're still alive and coming home. It may be a hassle sometimes getting home with the airlines, but they have always come home.
My hat goes off to those who haven't. And to the wives of all our military guys. We are kind of the unseen hero also.
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Posted by wortmann17
6/19/08 0 CommentsI love love love this song but it always makes me cry no matter how many times I hear it. My husband was in the marine corps for 4 years and did 3 tours in Iraq with them. He then got out for about 2 months and decided that he couldn't do it so he went into the 101st Airbourne (Army) and now he's on his 2nd tour in Iraq with them. He's one of the best sodiers I know and a great father and husband. I love everything about him and I'm soooo proud everything he has done.
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Posted by Skittles501
6/19/08 0 CommentsI think this is the best song to share with everyone who doesn't understand what our troops are gonig through and the love they have for America and all Americans. They make the sacrifice and we show no appreciation and now we able to put it into words. I am wife of a SSGT in the United States Air Force. He serves everyday and we as a family know the risk and we do it for the love of country and our fellowman. Thanks for recognizing our troops and their families. We sincerely appreciate it! Holly
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Posted by danig
6/12/08 0 CommentsMy future son in law is a Marine currently on deployment to Afghanistan, This is his first deployment he has been gone since March '08. We are so proud of him and all the others who are over there fighting for our freedom. LCpl. Jeremy Welch We love you and miss you and can't wait to have you home. Be safe and stay stong! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the other guys out there. Semper Fi.....
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Posted by FaithHopeLove
6/5/08 0 CommentsI lost one of my best friends to the war in Iraq. He was KIA while riding in a Humvee an IED blew up beside them and nhe didn't make it. I just pray for all the families that have been through this experience and pray for the ones who are in it right now that God will be with them through it all, I know it's difficult and things seem like they won't change but the good will come out of this. They will live on as memories and you'll always have that piece of them stuck inside of you and don't let it fade because you'll get to see them one day and like the song says They're watching over you!!
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Posted by Nana_Schneider
6/5/08 0 CommentsWhen I 1st heard this song, "If Your Reading This" I was driving in my car, & I started crying so hard, I had to pull off the road because I couldn't see because of the tears in my eyes. I just had to call my son, who at the time was serving his 2nd Tour in Iraq, I couldn't reach him on his cell but I left him a message to call or email me as soon as he could. I just wanted to hear his voice. He called later that evening & all I could do was cry, just hearing his voice. It means so much to this Country having GREAT Stars like yourself to come up with songs about our Men & Women in the Service. My son is home in the USA, after 3 Tours in the Navy!
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6/5/08 0 Commentsmy husband is in iraq for the 3rd time and when we heard this song he started to cry and last month they lost a good solider and it is a sad time for there company but he has the song over there and listens to get daily so that he can make it over there he is coming home soon on his R & R so again thank you for the song it is great and thanks to all the men and women in uniform and to the 101st airborne at ft campbell ky
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cyndimille
5/26/08 0 CommentsThis song is one of the best songs I have ever heard. Ten years ago my sailor husband died leaving me pregnant with our little girl. When I hear the line in the song that says "I hope she looks like you, I hope she fights like me." I tear up because that is exactly how my little girl is. Just recently I became involved with a new man, a Marine, I start questioning whether I should be dating again and how my late husband would feel when this song came out. It sure made my heart feel lighter.