[1] The song, written by Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Jason Blaine, and Jay Brunswick, was dedicated to the troops of the US Military who were killed in Afghanistan.
[2] "(Thirteen) brave American heroes made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom this week," Gilbert wrote on social media.
I wrote this song a while back as a tribute to all of the folks we've lost, both overseas and in our own communities here at home.
"[3] The song received a music video, released less than a month later on November 9, 2021.
The video is mostly shot in black and white to maintain a somber approach.