That moment when doc said he felt like a failure and the guys came to his aid to let him know that he sure as Hell wasn't that... Man that tore me up big time. No doc on the battlefield will ever be a failure. Doc will try to save everyone, even though he knows deep down that it's unfortunately impossible to achieve. All of us grunts love you, doc... All of my fellow door kickers of the past and present appreciate you so much. You are our angel on the battlefield. I was able to continue moving forward without the thought of being hit. I could tuck that fear away because I knew no matter how bad the fight may be, doc will low crawl many meters just to reach you 🙏🏼🇺🇲
My units Corpman gave everyone in the unit the same feeling. Our unit had a jump and scuba qualified absolute bad ass who had gone to the Navy from the Coast Guard. He used to repeal out of J Hawks onto the deck of moving ships. He would come down to the motor pull and help with LAV maintenance and learned how to drive them. He would say " If something happens where I need to help all of yall and we are in danger I want to know how to drive us out. He could follow you anywhere you were going no mater how you were getting there to always be right beside you to patch any wound up.
This fuckin hit hard. I csn only empathize and have sympathy. This was powerful and im so fuckin glad he had dudes he served with there to cover him one last time.
What amazes me is that ' doc ' comes from a different service yet bonds and trains with the marines after their basic training. I've read many accounts , fictional and historical, and always stand amazed at ' doc ' and his marines .
I am Nathan Fox’s daughter. I just want to let you all know how incredible this video is. The sacrifices you gentlemen made will never be forgotten. Thank you all for your service to our country, and thank you for making sure my dad made it home. I am grateful for you all.
@@inthedarkwoods2022 Highly unlikely that a lady would claim to be that if she were not when it could so easily be verified, and she'd then be outed as a sad loser...kinda like how you look having made such a childishly cynical comment, and for no reason other than you wanted to amuse yourself. Sad.
My brother Cpl. Raleigh Smith was Killed in Action in Fallujah, Iraq on December 23, 2004. 20 years ago today. I still miss you bro and it still hurts.
Not in marine myself, but do know people in British army (I’m British) I’ve grown up never a day going by where all the fallen life’s across these wars will ever been forgotten❤️
I was with 1st LAR and I remember losing a young Marine a 19 year old. And I'll never forget the look on our Corpsmans face when he did everything he could to save him. There is a place in my heart and soul that will never forget the Marines I've had to bury in my 13 years in the Corps, but the things that I remember the most is the smells, sounds, and the screams of terror when a firefight would break out. War is hell. Some will never know that. They could only imagine what it's like. I've only told my wife 2-3 stories about losing Marines because the rest is just something nobody ever needs to hear about. Semper Fi Marines. Past, present, and future.
I watched the BBC report featuring LCPL Faircloth as a freshman in college in my dorm room. It was a formative moment and convinced me that I was in the wrong place. It inspired me to enlist. I never knew he was killed until now. I have experienced my own losses in my 16 years active duty. This was exceptionally powerful to watch. Regardless of the legitimacy of the Iraq war, the valor of those that served in Fallujah was awe inspiring. Endless respect to those that have served there and everywhere else. All we have is each other. Take care and never forget.
What, regardless of the illegalities. Mate your responsible for the deaths, displacement, torture and destruction of families in Iraq. Your comment is a joke.
Thank you war fighter, and Semper Fi. I fought in the Fallujah (deux) as well (2nd Force) and there’s not a day that passes that I don’t think about Fallujah…
Hey man, much respect. I'm just curious is to what you think if you all should've been there in the 1st place? Maybe your thoughts from then, and do you still feel the sameway now?
Damn Doc! Damn devil doc.. you never never ever will fail your Marines!. We love our doc’s with everything in us!. Knowing your marines came to you and comfort you says a lot. You did everything right brother!. Semper fi stay strong
So glad that Jon Stewart featured this on the Daily Show today. Thank you for documenting this history. I think it's fair to say that Bradley Faircloth will not be forgotten, even though it will have taken two decades for him to get famous.
This Doc, gave me a heart ache. I lost a good friend as well in Afghanistan as he laid next to me. I held the man until his last breath, what a way to man up at 19.. I had no choice..
That sounds horrifying, when life puts you in those places and leaves you no choice it shows you who you truly are. No one should have to do that and hold a friend in their last moments. Your character is astounding.
God bless you brother and may you find peace Thank you for what you did for me, my family, our country and the world I don't know you but I truly love and appreciate you
@@ExperientialDNA "took that choice like a man" ... what does that even mean? lol One day we'll get over these ideas of how men "should be" and the world will be a better place. At the end of the day, we're all human. Having some dangly part between our legs shouldn't determine how we handle our feelings or respond to a situation.
The first friend I lost in the wars was during this battle. His name is Chuck Hanson and was with Bravo 1/2. It’s crazy to see documentaries like this twenty years later and be able to point out people you knew or served with, memories preserved in video. Thank you for putting this together.
My best friend was with bravo 1/1 fighting his ass off and I was in the airwing at a non deployable squadron bitching about not being over there. After listening to him tell me what they all went through and him telling me that he would have went to the airwing if he could do it again.
Bradley went on a mission trip to Africa with me when he was 11 years old. It was my second trip. He loved the people SO much! That was his second mission trip, first one was in Jamaica. I was so considering moving to Africa. I'm grateful that he saw at a young age that there are people everywhere that need to see the love of Jesus for them! I truly believe it made him the Marine he became!
I joined the USMC in 2003. Got out in 2007. I didn’t deploy to Iraq as I worked in the armory. My buddy from High School James Elders served in the initial invasion in the grunts. Another fellow Marine Frank Anderson served during the invasion. I grew up with some incredible friends who became incredible Marines. Thanks to them I followed suit a year after and joined. Best decision I ever made! Semper Fi
Watching that Corpsman breaking down absolutely killed me inside… I’ll never forget the corpsman’s I served with in Afghanistan. EVERY SINGLE ONE of those guys was a total badass that held themself to a crazy high standard and had all of our respect. I kills me knowing that he thinks he failed his marines.
In combat "the circle shrinks to the handful of people that are there with you. Nobody and nothing else matters." No truer words were said by this narrator. Been there done that, felt the pain, bled the blood.
Absolutely brother I tell people that all the time. The people that say you fought for your country are wrong. We fought for each other over there and to get home.
Watching this from Erbil, Iraq right now, thanks to his interview on Jon Stewart. Have been to Fallujah recently, and white western I can walk from one end of the city to the other, same in Mosul, 100% safe. Right now Iraq is relatively doing better than under Al Qaeda or ISIS... hopefully it gets better and stays peaceful and extremism stays out or is further eliminated in the areas it remains. Thanks for your sacrifices - hopefully in the end, the outcome is a peaceful and democratic Iraq that follows rule of law and human rights.
I hope all these guys see your comment. Knowing you can walk through that city without fear might give them some sense that they weren't there for nothing. Even if it eventually returns to a chaotic state, temporary peace is better than no peace at all.
This was an incredibly powerful piece for the 20th anniversary of the battle. Very well put together. This was respectfully visceral history and those Marines to include their now surrogate mother made you feel some pain but also an immense measure of gratitude that such a fierce but humbly courageous group of young men and women can face horrific combat so that most of us can rest easy as a result.
I fought alongside the grunts of the Bravo Company 1st Battalion 8th Marines as a Combat Engineer in this same battle. This is the most well made video I’ve seen on Operation Phantom Fury and very emotional. I choked up pretty good at the end.
I saw you on The Jon Stewart “ The Daily Show” thank you for sharing this Documentary with the world. Ms. Kathleen said it the best. The dead are gone, but you are honored and loved by people like me that you will probably never meet. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Ms. Kathleen you are a remarkable woman. You loving and forgiving those marines means the world to them. As a soldier myself, we carry those traumatic episodes with us forever. You gave those boys permission to heal, God bless you...
Wow this is really touching my heart! The amount of strength Brad's Mom has... The amount of brotherhood, feeling of responsibility and also guilt the other Marines still have. I wish You all the best and keep fighting! Greetings from a german air force soldier. Never been in combat, but if I ever were - I wish I could fight for my fellow soldiers even half as heroically as those Marines. Respect!
Those that survived... Did you know some survive because they are stupid, and out of pity are left alive? Rapists, sexual molesters ...they still get away somehow.
Working on my floors, scraping old adhesive off, and balling my eyes off. This is the most moving piece I've ever watched. Thanks for making this. Thank you to all the service men and women.
What did they offer? What did you gain from the Iraq war? Did they find comprehensive nuclear weapons? Haha, it's just a lie and you came up with it in order to occupy Iraq. You only destroyed this poor country for the sake of oil and seizing money from Iraq. It was a beautiful country. You destroyed it and the Iraqi people are suffering from the occupation to this day. You will pay the price. Life is not fair.
What did they offer? What did you gain from the Iraq war? Did they find compre**hensive nuc**lear wea**pons? Haha, it's just a lie and you came up with it in order to occupy Iraq. You only destroyed this poor country for the sake of oil and seizing money from Iraq. It was a beautiful country. You destroyed it and the Iraqi people are suffering from the occupation to this day. You will pay the price. Life is not fair..
God bless our veterans. Not just the ones that fell in battle. But all of those brave men and women who sacrificed so much. For a cause they felt just in.
Today is Veteran's Day, 2024 and just happened across this video. Or maybe I didnt. Because there's absolutely nothing I can imagine epitomizing the Meaning of this day than what i just watched. The brotherhood, the sacrifice. And then, the aftermath....on his fellow soldiers and his family and then, the incredible way that his mother stands SO strong that SHE literally becomes the catharsis for his brothers still struggling w his death. Most Americans just dont know what we're doing when we send our sons n daughters to fight for us. I'm sure i dont. But, in many, if not most, cases what we get back is a broken shell of the person we sent. As an American, and to Any serviceman or woman who has served..... THANK YOU. I appreciate it very much.
I was raised to love our military! Both my parents were Army n several uncles n cousins in various wars! I’ll never forget or take any of our Veterans or active duty military for granted! God bless everyone of them ❤❤❤❤
Patriots? Please explain how invading a country in which they lied about invading, murdering a million people is patriotic? Thats what Americans really need to know.
You know, I've watched any and every documentary on the Iraq war I can find. I have had so many friends and their families that were directly affected by this war. In one of these documentaries, A speech was made and one particular line stuck with me for the last 10+ years. "The choices we make today will echo in eternity". The story, better the legacy of every single one of these men whos names you may have never heard of is a testament to the strength and will of the American people. To witness the horrors these men have been subjected to, seeing their brothers strewn across the floor yet they grit their teeth put their heads down and press on. If any one of you ever question the determination of America and wish ill will against one of our own. You may get one but behind every one there is the complete unwavering resolve of the United States Military. Thank you all and your families for your sacrifice.
Semper Fi Brothers! You did your duty and stood up. And Doc, you are the heart and soul of every Marine Platoon. Don't ever feel like you failed. We're Marines and death is part of the job, but it's always a comfort knowing you're right there with us. Once again, our leaders and government let us down in Fallujah. "Our primary concern was civilian and innocent casualties". Wrong, winning should be the primary concern. Fallujah should have been leveled before any Marine or Soldier was sent in.
That one soldier recounting his comrades lips turning blue is super haunting. Bro really felt like it was his fault that he died. May God bring that man peace
Solid documentary. I was with 1/9. As Marines it is our duty to take care of the families of the fallen. Never fought in Iraq but I pray if I did, that I could be even half as courageous as these gentleman.
My father fought hard in post 9/11 Afghanistan and Iraq, he was a Recon sniper for the Marine Corps..Though he's happily retired and doing great in life, he still struggles with PTSD and has to see a therapist from time to time. This documentary hit me and made me think of all the insanity he had to go through, but his true love will always be the Marines..it was his life. SEMPER FI!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲
I thank every soldier that has kept our country safe. Thank you for your service your honor and strength to do what you do. You guys are the real heros
@ Mam I Operated in and around that wicked place 🥲Fallujah 🥲your Son 💙never died in vain and I still have a video made from 3 rd platoon given to me ✊every last young Marine were hero’s in my eyes ✌️I owe my life to the USA 🇺🇸 troops after a massive IED attack in Tikrit Iraq 🇮🇶 2007 My life story in UA-cam Mercynaries of war Love & peace ✌️ From Scotland GodBless ur Son 💙🏴🙏
@garytazcarroll3634 thank you! We forget that freedom isn't free! Play walk around enjoying our freedom on the backs of dead soldiers that have gone before us! Thank you to all the men and women that have and still serve their country!
Oh my goodness...im so choked up, I feel reverantly honored to hear these mens accounts. What warriors they are for each other. Gosh Im just so moved...
Most of us civilians who have never been in the military can only say we are grateful for your service and that we all have a debt to you that we will never be able to pay back. Thank you for your service to our nation !!!
Soldiers / Sailors / Airmen / Marines... all those who serve in harm's way are heros.... Happy Birthday Marines from a retired Soldier... One Team - One Fight !!!
These men and his mother show so much love for this young Marine's sacrifice. Even after his passing, he is remembered in so many ways. May all who sacrificed their life never be forgotten!
Really good production guys. RIP Marine and to my army brothers who fell in that shithole. Hope this plt stays in contact with this gold star for years to come.
the way those two soldiers showed the medic/corpsman the love, comfort and reassurance that very moment was not only heartbreaking but also one of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. they instantly saw the burden of grief no man should carry so long and they acted immediately! beautiful absolutely beautiful!
Great documentary. As a MARINE VETERAN, I thank you all for serving. You are all my brothers and sisters. I love each and every one of you. The memories of combat will be there until the day you die. But rest assured that you made a difference and the world is a safer place because of your valiant actions. May the Lord almighty God bless you and yours. SEMPER FI
i never cried so damn hard thank you so much to everyone who fought for this country and put their lives at stake you guys are real unsung hero's and don't get enough credit for the things you have done and achieved
My work buddy was born in the US his family moved to mexico when he was 1 year old . When he was 17 he came back joined the marines, 9/11 happened and switched his MOS to a 0331 he was there in Fallujah with 2/1 . He had spent most of his life in Mexico moved back to the US and decided to serve what a man
im not a part of the armed forces but seeing doc cry and say he failed broke me, when his mom read the saying at end it had me crying, nothing but the upmost respect for all active duty and veterans
One of my best buds was a “Combat Adjutant” in this battle. It was quite literally every Marine a riflemen. Him and I had a couple to many one night and he opened up about it. Stories were crazy and heartbreaking. Semper Fi my brothers. 🇺🇸
I was there as an admin clerk takin pop shots and calling in coordinates for qrf augmented to conveys for rct one u der the command of capt Kimber. Lived at the mayor's compound for a few months . When I returned home I kept seeing my leader on the cover of marine corps times
Was in panjaii district kandahar in 2008 was crazy. Canadians were in charge of kandahar the birth place of the taliban. Canadian infantry princess patricias canadian light infantry
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing this story. While these marines were fighting their way through Fallijah, my Recon team was pushed out to cover their sectors. Would’ve been an honor to fight beside you gentleman 👊🏼😎 Till Valhalla!!
Holy shit. This brought tears to my eyes, fellas. Was in Balad at same time. Thank you for coming together and telling your story. Thank you for being real. Thank you War Horse for putting this together. May you all find the peace that you deserve. Finally, from someone that wasn’t even there, but knows first hand the cruelty of fate in war - it wasn’t your fault. It wasn’t your fault.
The sad part is this battle didn't have to happen. The first battle of Fallujah the european press coverage was so egregious and outrageous against the US military using artillery and aerial bombing against the city that they basically forced the US into infantry going door to door and eventually withdrawing from the city. The US military could have shelled and bombed the city from a stand off position until the city surrendered. Hence this second battle later that year the US forces again going door to door with no artillery support wouldn't have been necessary. Politics overriding basic warfare tactics always sacrifice the ground troops unnecessarily. I think that's criminal.
That moment when doc said he felt like a failure and the guys came to his aid to let him know that he sure as Hell wasn't that... Man that tore me up big time. No doc on the battlefield will ever be a failure. Doc will try to save everyone, even though he knows deep down that it's unfortunately impossible to achieve. All of us grunts love you, doc... All of my fellow door kickers of the past and present appreciate you so much. You are our angel on the battlefield. I was able to continue moving forward without the thought of being hit. I could tuck that fear away because I knew no matter how bad the fight may be, doc will low crawl many meters just to reach you 🙏🏼🇺🇲
My units Corpman gave everyone in the unit the same feeling. Our unit had a jump and scuba qualified absolute bad ass who had gone to the Navy from the Coast Guard. He used to repeal out of J Hawks onto the deck of moving ships. He would come down to the motor pull and help with LAV maintenance and learned how to drive them. He would say " If something happens where I need to help all of yall and we are in danger I want to know how to drive us out.
He could follow you anywhere you were going no mater how you were getting there to always be right beside you to patch any wound up.
Yup that hit hard. Medics are a special bread aren't they. They feel more than what they let on. I'm so glad he had his brothers with him.
Same, I felt it in my heart.
This fuckin hit hard. I csn only empathize and have sympathy. This was powerful and im so fuckin glad he had dudes he served with there to cover him one last time.
What amazes me is that ' doc ' comes from a different service yet bonds and trains with the marines after their basic training. I've read many accounts , fictional and historical, and always stand amazed at ' doc ' and his marines .
I am Nathan Fox’s daughter. I just want to let you all know how incredible this video is. The sacrifices you gentlemen made will never be forgotten. Thank you all for your service to our country, and thank you for making sure my dad made it home. I am grateful for you all.
Your father is an awesome guy and it’s great to hear
This was hard to watch! I dropped a lot of tears
Much love to you! Respect to your dad!
Sure you are
@@inthedarkwoods2022 Highly unlikely that a lady would claim to be that if she were not when it could so easily be verified, and she'd then be outed as a sad loser...kinda like how you look having made such a childishly cynical comment, and for no reason other than you wanted to amuse yourself. Sad.
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My brother Cpl. Raleigh Smith was Killed in Action in Fallujah, Iraq on December 23, 2004. 20 years ago today. I still miss you bro and it still hurts.
Sorry for your loss man. It’s F..king heartbreaking. Former Marine here who knows about the void you experience.
Fuck i felt that
Not in marine myself, but do know people in British army (I’m British) I’ve grown up never a day going by where all the fallen life’s across these wars will ever been forgotten❤️
@@LibCon1980 thanks brother
Prayers for you and all our brothers.
Just watched on this veterans day 2024. Made me shed a tear. God bless our warriors
amen
Amen!
Amen gave their life up for the good but United States failed us now the twlibn is back
I'm watching one day later I shed a tear as well.
Same. Hard to watch. 🇺🇸
I was with 1st LAR and I remember losing a young Marine a 19 year old. And I'll never forget the look on our Corpsmans face when he did everything he could to save him. There is a place in my heart and soul that will never forget the Marines I've had to bury in my 13 years in the Corps, but the things that I remember the most is the smells, sounds, and the screams of terror when a firefight would break out. War is hell. Some will never know that. They could only imagine what it's like. I've only told my wife 2-3 stories about losing Marines because the rest is just something nobody ever needs to hear about. Semper Fi Marines. Past, present, and future.
Stay STRONG SALUTE Brother ❤️🤍💙
My dad never told us bad stories..only funny ones!❤ Pfc Edward H Wickert ŵw2 pacific theater Philippines 1943 1947 RIP Daddy 😢❤
God Bless you man and keep your head up thank you for everything you and your brothers did for this country nothing went in vein
I watched the BBC report featuring LCPL Faircloth as a freshman in college in my dorm room. It was a formative moment and convinced me that I was in the wrong place. It inspired me to enlist. I never knew he was killed until now. I have experienced my own losses in my 16 years active duty. This was exceptionally powerful to watch. Regardless of the legitimacy of the Iraq war, the valor of those that served in Fallujah was awe inspiring. Endless respect to those that have served there and everywhere else. All we have is each other. Take care and never forget.
Thank you for serving.
What, regardless of the illegalities.
Mate your responsible for the deaths, displacement, torture and destruction of families in Iraq.
Your comment is a joke.
Thank you for your service.
Well said! 🇺🇸
I was wounded in fallujah in 2006. We lost 22 guys in that deployment. This video hit me hard. Semper Fi Marines
SFMF. ❤ to you thanks for being a devil dog ! Son is one pilot c-130’san Diago !!
Thank you war fighter, and Semper Fi. I fought in the Fallujah (deux) as well (2nd Force) and there’s not a day that passes that I don’t think about Fallujah…
Wasn’t the the Army’s 82nd Airborne in Fallujah with the Marines, or was it primarily just Marines?
Hey man, much respect. I'm just curious is to what you think if you all should've been there in the 1st place? Maybe your thoughts from then, and do you still feel the sameway now?
Fox 2/2 was there lost 22 Marines that tour. There are so many stories I can share, but not enough words. Love you brothers SEMPER FI - 0331 (Guns UP)
All of you “docs” out there. You’re all my f-in heroes. I love every single one of you.
truly angels
SFMF. Thanks 👨🏻🚒 I feel the same they are 2 to none. They help us at home be better ! Son is Usmc Officer c130 San Diago 🇺🇸🏴☠️
Damn Doc! Damn devil doc.. you never never ever will fail your Marines!. We love our doc’s with everything in us!. Knowing your marines came to you and comfort you says a lot. You did everything right brother!. Semper fi stay strong
So glad that Jon Stewart featured this on the Daily Show today. Thank you for documenting this history. I think it's fair to say that Bradley Faircloth will not be forgotten, even though it will have taken two decades for him to get famous.
This Doc, gave me a heart ache. I lost a good friend as well in Afghanistan as he laid next to me. I held the man until his last breath, what a way to man up at 19.. I had no choice..
That sounds horrifying, when life puts you in those places and leaves you no choice it shows you who you truly are. No one should have to do that and hold a friend in their last moments. Your character is astounding.
What a gift to your friend. I'm sorry you went through that.
You took that choice like a man and said YES, man. Thank you.
God bless you brother and may you find peace
Thank you for what you did for me, my family, our country and the world
I don't know you but I truly love and appreciate you
@@ExperientialDNA "took that choice like a man" ... what does that even mean? lol
One day we'll get over these ideas of how men "should be" and the world will be a better place.
At the end of the day, we're all human. Having some dangly part between our legs shouldn't determine how we handle our feelings or respond to a situation.
The first friend I lost in the wars was during this battle. His name is Chuck Hanson and was with Bravo 1/2.
It’s crazy to see documentaries like this twenty years later and be able to point out people you knew or served with, memories preserved in video. Thank you for putting this together.
My best friend was with bravo 1/1 fighting his ass off and I was in the airwing at a non deployable squadron bitching about not being over there. After listening to him tell me what they all went through and him telling me that he would have went to the airwing if he could do it again.
Thank you and your friends for kicking ass and the sacrifices you all made
Rah bro
He said woop butt..lmao trying to sound politically correct when you're about to go into a big ass city and kill people lmao errrahhhhhhh!!!
That brought a tear or two. Much respect from Cape town , south Africa. Salute
Bradley went on a mission trip to Africa with me when he was 11 years old. It was my second trip. He loved the people SO much! That was his second mission trip, first one was in Jamaica. I was so considering moving to Africa. I'm grateful that he saw at a young age that there are people everywhere that need to see the love of Jesus for them! I truly believe it made him the Marine he became!
Also respect from Cape Town
Do you also get a tear when thousands of civilians get killed by soldiers???
I joined the USMC in 2003. Got out in 2007. I didn’t deploy to Iraq as I worked in the armory. My buddy from High School James Elders served in the initial invasion in the grunts. Another fellow Marine Frank Anderson served during the invasion. I grew up with some incredible friends who became incredible Marines. Thanks to them I followed suit a year after and joined. Best decision I ever made! Semper Fi
We all have the same SGLI for a reason. Everyone accepts the same risk. I was June 2003 - June 2007 as well.
You had an important job too my friend
Watching that Corpsman breaking down absolutely killed me inside… I’ll never forget the corpsman’s I served with in Afghanistan. EVERY SINGLE ONE of those guys was a total badass that held themself to a crazy high standard and had all of our respect. I kills me knowing that he thinks he failed his marines.
In combat "the circle shrinks to the handful of people that are there with you. Nobody and nothing else matters." No truer words were said by this narrator. Been there done that, felt the pain, bled the blood.
I never fought but those words hit me hard. Beautifully stated.
A lot of stolen valor, you don’t know who to believe
Absolutely brother I tell people that all the time. The people that say you fought for your country are wrong. We fought for each other over there and to get home.
Really well put together and documented and also a real eye opener for us noncombatants.
Watching this from Erbil, Iraq right now, thanks to his interview on Jon Stewart. Have been to Fallujah recently, and white western I can walk from one end of the city to the other, same in Mosul, 100% safe. Right now Iraq is relatively doing better than under Al Qaeda or ISIS... hopefully it gets better and stays peaceful and extremism stays out or is further eliminated in the areas it remains. Thanks for your sacrifices - hopefully in the end, the outcome is a peaceful and democratic Iraq that follows rule of law and human rights.
I hope all these guys see your comment. Knowing you can walk through that city without fear might give them some sense that they weren't there for nothing. Even if it eventually returns to a chaotic state, temporary peace is better than no peace at all.
The reading of the letter at the end tore me up. The line, "Tell my mama I did my best."
I did ok till that line.
Editing this, I cried each time we had to review that part. It took about 10 watches to not have to take a break.
Thank you for telling this story. This needs to told again and again and again and sent to every lawmaker in America.
You will NEVER be forgotten Marine!
❤❤❤❤❤
My uncle was David Hardin. He recently passed but will never be forgotten.
This was an incredibly powerful piece for the 20th anniversary of the battle. Very well put together. This was respectfully visceral history and those Marines to include their now surrogate mother made you feel some pain but also an immense measure of gratitude that such a fierce but humbly courageous group of young men and women can face horrific combat so that most of us can rest easy as a result.
This moved me to tears. Thank you guys for everything. We love you and keep keeping on. 🇺🇸
Happy Birthday to all the Marines out there ❤️🦅🇺🇸 I thank you all for your service and the risk you took for us🇺🇸
They were afraid in Fallujah, Najaf and all over Iraq.😂
I fought alongside the grunts of the Bravo Company 1st Battalion 8th Marines as a Combat Engineer in this same battle. This is the most well made video I’ve seen on Operation Phantom Fury and very emotional. I choked up pretty good at the end.
I saw you on The Jon Stewart “ The Daily Show” thank you for sharing this Documentary with the world. Ms. Kathleen said it the best. The dead are gone, but you are honored and loved by people like me that you will probably never meet. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Ms. Kathleen you are a remarkable woman. You loving and forgiving those marines means the world to them. As a soldier myself, we carry those traumatic episodes with us forever. You gave those boys permission to heal, God bless you...
What an amazing lady ❤
Wow this is really touching my heart! The amount of strength Brad's Mom has... The amount of brotherhood, feeling of responsibility and also guilt the other Marines still have.
I wish You all the best and keep fighting! Greetings from a german air force soldier. Never been in combat, but if I ever were - I wish I could fight for my fellow soldiers even half as heroically as those Marines. Respect!
Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. Lest we forget
Well done. Thank you to those who were vulnerable to share the emotional toll combat takes on service members.
Those that survived...
Did you know some survive because they are stupid, and out of pity are left alive? Rapists, sexual molesters ...they still get away somehow.
thank you for the production.
They won't be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
Wow, so emotional. Our true hero's, everyone should watch this to appreciate our servicemen. Thank you for your service.💔
Doc.. you didn’t fail at all
Working on my floors, scraping old adhesive off, and balling my eyes off. This is the most moving piece I've ever watched. Thanks for making this. Thank you to all the service men and women.
Thank you Third Platoon. Wish you all the best.
Anytime buddy!
God bless you all thank you for your service 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks guys for all you did and for sharing the story. 🤙🏼🇺🇸
It makes me happy that im not the only one who often thinks of the sacrifices our military soldiers have made throughout history
What did they offer? What did you gain from the Iraq war? Did they find comprehensive nuclear weapons? Haha, it's just a lie and you came up with it in order to occupy Iraq. You only destroyed this poor country for the sake of oil and seizing money from Iraq. It was a beautiful country. You destroyed it and the Iraqi people are suffering from the occupation to this day. You will pay the price. Life is not fair.
What did they offer? What did you gain from the Iraq war? Did they find compre**hensive nuc**lear wea**pons? Haha, it's just a lie and you came up with it in order to occupy Iraq. You only destroyed this poor country for the sake of oil and seizing money from Iraq. It was a beautiful country. You destroyed it and the Iraqi people are suffering from the occupation to this day. You will pay the price. Life is not fair..
Most "sacrifices" are completely unecessary!
@Schwurbelwachtmeister facts. All to make corporations richer.
God bless our veterans. Not just the ones that fell in battle. But all of those brave men and women who sacrificed so much. For a cause they felt just in.
Today is Veteran's Day, 2024 and just happened across this video. Or maybe I didnt. Because there's absolutely nothing I can imagine epitomizing the Meaning of this day than what i just watched. The brotherhood, the sacrifice. And then, the aftermath....on his fellow soldiers and his family and then, the incredible way that his mother stands SO strong that SHE literally becomes the catharsis for his brothers still struggling w his death.
Most Americans just dont know what we're doing when we send our sons n daughters to fight for us.
I'm sure i dont. But, in many, if not most, cases what we get back is a broken shell of the person we sent.
As an American, and to Any serviceman or woman who has served.....
THANK YOU.
I appreciate it very much.
I’m tearing up. Thank god we have true patriots like them. Every American needs to know this
I was raised to love our military! Both my parents were Army n several uncles n cousins in various wars! I’ll never forget or take any of our Veterans or active duty military for granted! God bless everyone of them ❤❤❤❤
Patriots? Please explain how invading a country in which they lied about invading, murdering a million people is patriotic? Thats what Americans really need to know.
Outstanding production and beautiful inspring ending. I needed this on Veterans Day. Thank you!
You know, I've watched any and every documentary on the Iraq war I can find. I have had so many friends and their families that were directly affected by this war. In one of these documentaries, A speech was made and one particular line stuck with me for the last 10+ years. "The choices we make today will echo in eternity". The story, better the legacy of every single one of these men whos names you may have never heard of is a testament to the strength and will of the American people. To witness the horrors these men have been subjected to, seeing their brothers strewn across the floor yet they grit their teeth put their heads down and press on. If any one of you ever question the determination of America and wish ill will against one of our own. You may get one but behind every one there is the complete unwavering resolve of the United States Military. Thank you all and your families for your sacrifice.
Seeing doc saying he feels like a failure and the comrades without any thought have still got his back and support him. REAL BROTHERS❤️
Watched this 3 times today and doc always get me 😔💙
THIS MADE ME CRY , DO ALL YA CAN GUYS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN WAR. ❤🙏
Couldn't watch without tears in my eyes! Those young men and Brad's momma are heros! Now and forever
Prayers for Bradley, his loved ones, and all of his fellow Marines. You all paid the ultimate price. Love you guys. 🙏🇺🇸
Another breed of human beings. Unparalleled bravery, courage, and honor.
GOD BLESS THE USA
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Semper Fi Brothers! You did your duty and stood up. And Doc, you are the heart and soul of every Marine Platoon. Don't ever feel like you failed. We're Marines and death is part of the job, but it's always a comfort knowing you're right there with us.
Once again, our leaders and government let us down in Fallujah. "Our primary concern was civilian and innocent casualties". Wrong, winning should be the primary concern. Fallujah should have been leveled before any Marine or Soldier was sent in.
Goosebumps THANK YOU 🙏 full stop .
Thank you all for your service. God bless America ❤
God bless you all. Warriors.
That one soldier recounting his comrades lips turning blue is super haunting. Bro really felt like it was his fault that he died. May God bring that man peace
I didn't know Brad, but as a fourth generation United States Marine, Semper Fi brother. May you have fair winds and God's warmth surround you.
The one job I’d never want, the combat medic. Much respect to those dudes.
Phenomenal documentary. Thanks for making this.
Solid documentary. I was with 1/9. As Marines it is our duty to take care of the families of the fallen. Never fought in Iraq but I pray if I did, that I could be even half as courageous as these gentleman.
My father fought hard in post 9/11 Afghanistan and Iraq, he was a Recon sniper for the Marine Corps..Though he's happily retired and doing great in life, he still struggles with PTSD and has to see a therapist from time to time. This documentary hit me and made me think of all the insanity he had to go through, but his true love will always be the Marines..it was his life. SEMPER FI!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thank you, Brothers for sharing this. RIP, Brad, & thank you to your Mother for loving all of us. God Bless.
I thank every soldier that has kept our country safe. Thank you for your service your honor and strength to do what you do. You guys are the real heros
Mam 😢your hero of a son🏴💙🇺🇸✌️will never ever be forgotten 🙏God Bless from Scotland 🏴 GTC
@@garytazcarroll3634 WOW! Hello Scotland! Thank you
@ Mam I Operated in and around that wicked place 🥲Fallujah 🥲your Son 💙never died in vain and I still have a video made from 3 rd platoon given to me ✊every last young Marine were hero’s in my eyes ✌️I owe my life to the USA 🇺🇸 troops after a massive IED attack in Tikrit Iraq 🇮🇶 2007
My life story in UA-cam
Mercynaries of war
Love & peace ✌️
From Scotland GodBless ur Son 💙🏴🙏
@garytazcarroll3634 thank you! We forget that freedom isn't free! Play walk around enjoying our freedom on the backs of dead soldiers that have gone before us! Thank you to all the men and women that have and still serve their country!
Oh my goodness...im so choked up, I feel reverantly honored to hear these mens accounts. What warriors they are for each other. Gosh Im just so moved...
We remember. We are thankful 🙏
This was a moving. Sad. Inspiring video. Love from Canada, 🍁 rip to all the veterans happy Remembrance Day
My tank company supported 1/8. During the final briefing, I was asked about logistics for our tanks. "Tank Ammo is cheap. Marines are expensive."
Most of us civilians who have never been in the military can only say we are grateful for your service and that we all have a debt to you that we will never be able to pay back.
Thank you for your service to our nation !!!
Soldiers / Sailors / Airmen / Marines... all those who serve in harm's way are heros.... Happy Birthday Marines from a retired Soldier... One Team - One Fight !!!
I love knowing they all have each other backs! Thank you for your service and showing me humanity is still alive.
These men and his mother show so much love for this young Marine's sacrifice. Even after his passing, he is remembered in so many ways. May all who sacrificed their life never be forgotten!
Really good production guys. RIP Marine and to my army brothers who fell in that shithole. Hope this plt stays in contact with this gold star for years to come.
I’ve seen that video of Fairclough on the roof loads of times. I never knew he never made it. Simper Fi
Same
same i wasn't aware, when it comes to iraq/fallujah Fairclough image is prevalent on documentaries/
Same here it was a shock to find out may he rest in peace
the way those two soldiers showed the medic/corpsman the love, comfort and reassurance that very moment was not only heartbreaking but also one of the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. they instantly saw the burden of grief no man should carry so long and they acted immediately! beautiful absolutely beautiful!
Powerful. God bless you all.
Rip to Brad and prayers for his mother kathleen.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE TRUE SIDE OF WAR . These kids have no idea . Sad man 😢
Great documentary. As a MARINE VETERAN, I thank you all for serving. You are all my brothers and sisters. I love each and every one of you. The memories of combat will be there until the day you die. But rest assured that you made a difference and the world is a safer place because of your valiant actions.
May the Lord almighty God bless you and yours.
SEMPER FI
i never cried so damn hard thank you so much to everyone who fought for this country and put their lives at stake you guys are real unsung hero's and don't get enough credit for the things you have done and achieved
Semper Fi. Always painful. Always remember.
Hq 11th Marines VN 67-68
My dad was 2/1 g company during Tet offensive. Welcome home sir.
@@NotThatGuyPal. Rahh!
This was a gut punch. Incrediblely put together. These men are the real deal. Salute.
My work buddy was born in the US his family moved to mexico when he was 1 year old . When he was 17 he came back joined the marines, 9/11 happened and switched his MOS to a 0331 he was there in Fallujah with 2/1 . He had spent most of his life in Mexico moved back to the US and decided to serve what a man
This is one of the best and most impactful documentaries I've ever watched
Thank you for this. Thank you all!
im not a part of the armed forces but seeing doc cry and say he failed broke me, when his mom read the saying at end it had me crying, nothing but the upmost respect for all active duty and veterans
wild to think this was happening while i was in elementary school learning and now im a 31 year old man. Much love from a Navy brat, Semper fi.
I remember all three battalions eating the birthday meal together at 8th Marines Chow Hall. That will never happen again now.
Thank you all for your service, and for sharing your stories and perspectives. May God bless and heal each and every one of you. 💪🏼✝️🇺🇲
Real man here!! God bless these soldiers
One of my best buds was a “Combat Adjutant” in this battle. It was quite literally every Marine a riflemen. Him and I had a couple to many one night and he opened up about it. Stories were crazy and heartbreaking. Semper Fi my brothers. 🇺🇸
Share his stories! We are all better because of them ❤️
I was there as an admin clerk takin pop shots and calling in coordinates for qrf augmented to conveys for rct one u der the command of capt Kimber. Lived at the mayor's compound for a few months . When I returned home I kept seeing my leader on the cover of marine corps times
Thank you for telling your story, Marines.
Much Love,
SGT Aaron Provost
Baghdad 2004
Was in panjaii district kandahar in 2008 was crazy. Canadians were in charge of kandahar the birth place of the taliban. Canadian infantry princess patricias canadian light infantry
Thank you for your service
Wow!!!
Thank you for sharing this story.
While these marines were fighting their way through Fallijah, my Recon team was pushed out to cover their sectors.
Would’ve been an honor to fight beside you gentleman 👊🏼😎
Till Valhalla!!
I’m not crying, we all are 😢
For who, the million civilians you murdered based on the lies the government told you?
Thank you for your services brad ❤❤ never will be forgotten
Happy birthday, DevilDogs...
Holy shit. This brought tears to my eyes, fellas. Was in Balad at same time. Thank you for coming together and telling your story. Thank you for being real. Thank you War Horse for putting this together. May you all find the peace that you deserve. Finally, from someone that wasn’t even there, but knows first hand the cruelty of fate in war - it wasn’t your fault. It wasn’t your fault.
The sad part is this battle didn't have to happen. The first battle of Fallujah the european press coverage was so egregious and outrageous against the US military using artillery and aerial bombing against the city that they basically forced the US into infantry going door to door and eventually withdrawing from the city. The US military could have shelled and bombed the city from a stand off position until the city surrendered. Hence this second battle later that year the US forces again going door to door with no artillery support wouldn't have been necessary. Politics overriding basic warfare tactics always sacrifice the ground troops unnecessarily. I think that's criminal.
"NEVER FORGET" The one thing we can do for our fallen brothers and sisters in arms. "NEVER FORGET" . God bless you all. God Bless America
The mental and physical strength of these guys is unreal. Respect to all those who have served.