Veteran of the United States Navy Gerald Wilson gave an incredible performance of the national anthem during the Mariners’ home opener against the Astros.

Wilson moved everyone with each stanza as he opened up to the crowd with his soulful performance and commanding voice.

Following a somber moment of respect, the audience cheered and applauded, joining together in a show of patriotism as they waved flags.

Beyond just providing amusement, Wilson’s performance moved everyone in attendance.

Gerald Wilson was clearly having a great time, and every note showed how passionate he was about the music.

When he got closer to the anthem’s height, the crowd became even more excited, and a loud standing ovation that continued long after he left the field resulted.

Wilson’s moving performance of the national anthem paid moving homage to the country and its valiant military personnel.

His spectacular performance served as the ideal preamble to the Mariners’ home opener, and everyone who saw it will always remember it with fondness.