I was a Homeless Veteran for 7 years. Things are looking up I've been in my apartment for almost a year and finally have joint custody of my 10 year old daughter.
Thank you Mr Williams sir for your sacrifice for I am very pleased to hear things are getting better for you but I am truly sorry nobody (our government/country) didn't help you and countless other's. It is an honor and a pleasure to be able to thank you, I just wished it was in person so I could salute you and shake your hand. I wanted to follow in my cousins footsteps Audie Murphy (Army) or my hero my granddaddy (Marine) but in spring of 76 I had open heart surgery at the age of 5 so that knocked me out of joining the military but I didn't know that till my teen years. Again thank you sir so very much, I wish you all the best and God bless you and God bless America ✌ soldier
Right on brother! So freakin happy for you! I'm a non combat veteran. So I can't possibly understand, but I do understand the bureaucracy of the Gov and the veterans dept.
I’m a Marine and Desert Storm veteran,served eight years.we went and fought for our country but really we fought for the brothers at our side.if you have never been in combat you can never understand what it does to you.nobody comes back the same.taking a life is hard but watching your brothers die next to you,I can’t explain.thank you for your kind words
Thank you to the both of you for serving our country. I am truly grateful for all you have done! It will NEVER by me be unappreciated! God bless and God bless America ✌ PS: 3rd cousin Audie Murphy (Army) My hero is my granddaddy and Marine #SemperFiSir
Thank you all for your service and loss it is easy for us to talk shit about going and doing the same thing you all did like it is no big deal but as time gets me I really know that me or anyone I ever talked to that has never done anything like this before could not otherwise we would be right with you but we just sit back and blindly forget and I am truly sorry for allowing myself to do that thank you and I love you all.
I can still hear the sirens . I can still feel the heat. I can still see the frozen faces of the dead . I can still smell the burning body's . I'm still fucking THERE.
Me too Especially the scene where "Jacoby" says to the other guy, "You saved my life, brother" with tears in his eyes That particular scene really gets to me
I just had breakfast with a homeless vet this morning. Brought him warm clothing and blankets (his had holes in them).. I wish I could do more. One day I’ll be able to, in the mean time I’ll do as much as I can. One vet at a time. 💔😢
It sickens me how our government has dropped the ball on taking care of our vets. TWENTY TWO suicides a day! This should not be happening and it angers me 😡
Saddens me more so than angers. Every man or woman who has served or is serving is a brother or sister in arms. Losing that many family members is heartbreaking. It is a reason I try my damndest to interact with as many vets as I can at my workplace. If one positive encounter can keep one of my brothers or sisters alive for another day mission accomplished.
@@danielrupp7578 I guess the anger comes from the fact that a lot of them could possibly be avoided. A family member was so close to being a statistic, but a non profit came in just in time to save her. It's a helpless feeling when you're throwing a life preserver to someone, but they're to tired to grab it. Thank you for doing what you can. Take care!
Yeah I did the math too. I was curious after seeing this video make the rounds on react channels again what the numbers were. Made me sad and angry. Especially when people say "We need to help vets before helping illegals/foreigners". Great talking point. No one does it so it's a talking point made to generate anger and USE Veterans to keep other people down. We could easily take care of all Veterans but to those at the top, there's no money in it. Time to stop punching down. Lets punch up!
@@phreak811 But we should help our own people first! I have no problem with allowing people into this country LEGALLY! My family is almost entirely military for generations. We have had people in every branch, both men & women. And it does enfuriate me that money needed to help our Vets be isn't there. But, my family also lives in a border town. And it's as if the floodgates have opened. They have been burglerized. They have people banging on the doors day and night making demands! We need to know who is coming here. And what they have to offer. The merit based system is the best way to do this. I know my Stepfather immigrated here.
@@barbaravance6774 THEN DO IT!!!! My problem with the talking point is that it is just that. A TALKING POINT!! TALK!! That's all it is. Meanwhile the GOP and the Pres take money from DOD to build a useless wall. So it's just that. Talk. You missed why I was mad. IT'S FLIPPING TALK!!! It amounts to nothing more than wasted air! Nothing is done! Also again it's literally punching DOWN! It's rich people getting you to view someone else as a problem rather than the people that RUN EVERYTHING!
Thank you my man, from a 53 year old military vet, who was injured while in service, and spent 10+ months in hospital recovering. This song touches me deep in my heart, and reminds me of my brothers and sisters in arms. Active and retired. Love
This is heartbreaking, do one thing when you see an old vet out and about: shake his hand and tell him thanks, and that you're glad he made it home. It will make their day!
Even shaking the hand of a vet who didn't see action goes a long way... Some days it's enough to make tears well up. Many of of us fee forgotten or ignored and a simple acknowledgement is enormous.
Theres a ton of young ones now, my Son's age a few of hus freinds have comitted suicide since they came home!and he lost lifelong freinds there as well!
Most of the Vets I've met that are struggling DO NOT want to be thanked or called a hero. Telling them you are glad they made it home makes them think of all their brothers who did not. Talk with them, if they'll talk. Buy them a meal, but many can't sit in a restaurant (noise and comotion). If they're living on the streets offer clothes or food and to sit/walk with them for a while. Don't be offended when they refuse or don't respond.
Same here, especially that scene where "Jacoby" meets up with his Battle Brother who had saved his life and seeing that he had been living on the streets Or even the scene where the one veteran was getting cuffed and the officer cuffing him had noticed that they had the same tattoo, implying that they'd served in the same unit
82nd desert storm combat vet here. Just would like to say thank you. For keeping the message going. All the messages in the video. Are the outcome of good people not knowing. The more that learn. The fewer have to go thru this.
@@whiterabbit201 That's exactly how I feel about the help; it's a rat trap. I don't want to be labeled. I've got brothers to turn to...or some sort of other outlet.
I have an interesting relationship with this song. I heard it from their album and listened to it for well over a year before ever watching the music video. It completely changed my perspective on the song, and it still gives me at least a tear, if not full on crying, every time near the end where he helps his old Sgt up.... Thank you everyone that has served honorably for your country.
This band is amazing and what makes them incredible is how they care about their fans and the military and also what they stand for as people, and I think that’s their biggest asset. Their music is amazing and very real, amazing people and I hope you check them out more. 5FDP 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥 welcome fellow knucklehead
@@KurNorock idk, military bases in 150 different countries plus almost 300 embassies around the world who don't want to piss off the country that has 8000 nuclear missiles at their disposal sounds a bit like an empire. Lets all be honest Russia, China and the USA control the entire fucking world.
@@KurNorock Are you referring to the fact that an empire has a monarch or emperor in charge rather than an elected official or is there more to your comment than that?
Maybe emotional because of the video or his reaction to it. Maybe because of the comments above yours or the replies I've posted to those comments. In any case thanks for the tears that are raining down onto my phone as I type this.
Have to say I got lucky. Lived in my car for a year. Met a man, who I worked for free, he was disabled. This man found a home, and car, and property. 100% owned now. Took alot of money on my part. But never have found it without him. Thanks Charlie!! I'm a Veteran.
I wasnt boots on the ground military but i was in the navy. This video always brings a tear. No matter how much shit we give each other in the different branches the brotherhood is fierce. My heart goes out to all the bad ass door kickers that have been thru and r still in the fight.
This is such a powerful song and message. I thank and every American should be grateful to all the Veterans that give us true freedom. Please help them and care about their struggles.
I know that I am commenting on this for the first time many years after this reaction, but you didnt realize it was going to be this... I listened to this song for a coupler of years BEFORE I watched the video, I love this song and as an Army vet I bawled this first time I saw the video, when the gentleman in the suit says "You know me, you saved my life brother!" and then he says it's ok and crys while he wipes that mans tears away and helps him up makes me lose it EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!
Thank you for reacting to this. As a daughter of a Vietnam veteran who is 100% disabled at the age of 19 serving our country, this band from my understanding does alot for our Veterans .. This means alot to veterans and their families
Bruce Springsteen too! When the Vietnam Veterans of America were about to go under, he held a benefit concert and donated all if the proceeds to the VVA. After that, many other musicians followed him. If it wasn't for the VVA, I don't think my dad would be here today. They got him the help he needed. As a way to pay it forward, he now leads a bible study and support group for veterans in his area because he no longer lives near a VVA office.
I come from a long line of Marines and Army, Grand Dad, my Dad, my Brother and uncles and other relatives who served WWII, Korea, and my Brother in Nam... I cried when I watched this video when it came out in 2017... And just cried again, Thanks for Playing this
@Hello There Thank You for your service to Our Country. Too many people today don't either know or realize the sacrifice our families made to keep our freedoms alive. My brother had issues after returning from Vietnam but was able to overcome and lived a good life. God Bless you and your family!
I was a Navy Corpsman and worked with our Sailors and Marines I joined during Desert Storm, I love how this band and others such as Toby Keith, Coffey Anderson 3 Doors Down bring recognition to the Veterans.
I am a US Navy vet and this song always makes me cry!! Thank you for playing this song. I never saw any action, but being a medical tech ( Hospital Corpman) I saw those coming home with horrific injuries and PTS. ❤️🇺🇸😢
This song has so much meaning for my family. We have served this country since before it was a country. Right now we have 3 generations who have been in combat. My dad is a Vietnam veteran, i am a Desert Storm vetran and my son has done 5 tours in Afghanistan. For me to see a homeless veteran tears me up. For everyone who is able to adjust and be able to function in society 100 can't. We have to do better for our troops.
This video always makes me cry. When i first saw it it changed me life. i now volunteer in my community helping our veterans. And when i see a man or woman in uniform i stop them and shake their hand and just thank them for everything they do.
Brother...this song is one of their most reacted to. And one of their best songs. Sad that our vets go through hell for their country just to be treated like crap by them. If you're a vet and reading this, just know I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💪🤜🤛
I'm a veteran of 2 tours and I've never seen this video before. This video tore me up and your reaction really touched me. I dont ever cry and this made me tear up big time. Thank you my brothers in arms. I'm here for you.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. Have several vets in my family who have retired from the army and navy. I try to notice the guys walking around with the veterans hats and try to thank them for their service. Especially the Vietnam vets. When they got home they were called baby killers and got spit on most of the time no matter what they went through. Thank vets every day, not just Veterans Day.
Thank you my brother for allowing all of the credits to run through. Most channels will cut off the video reactions and not pay attention to all of the foundations that are available for those who seek help. I have been watching your videos since you began, but after this evening I can honestly say that you have become the one I have the most respect for, hands down. Thank you for everything and keep moving forward. Luke.
Thank you Sir for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. I'm a retired State Trooper but I had a lot of friends who did serve in the military. Some came back home, some didn't. Thank you Veterans for your service.
Your welcome brother 💪. You actually look sincere man too many out there think it's a joke . It's not our brothers and sisters are dying 22 a day . Needs to stop
Thank you for the support, friend. P.S: Yeah the VA can be hot garbage, look at all the instances where vets committed suicide in a VA hospital just to make a point
I've been shamed by family and friends for being a vet. I thought about suicide everyday for years. I'm a purple heart disabled vet that finally understands what life is about. I'm so thankful to have served.
You sir, are a breath of fresh air. I just happened upon your channel and I love it. My first watch was one of your Carpenter's review. Well, I just had to keep watching. This one cuts to the heart. My husband served this country for 20 years . There has been many failures for our veterans. This video is a great example of just how it is for many of these men and women. God bless you. Yes, it's very deep.
As an ex-reservist, here in Australia, who served in a time of peace. My heart goes out to all the vets who fall through the cracks. In WW1, WW2 and Korea, soldiers would have to go through out-processing in a transit country. This would be 1-2 weeks usually. Then they would be loaded up on a ship to go home. From Vietnam on, you would depart from your unit, you might get a awake up in Japan or Germany... but a lot of soldiers went straight from their unit to the airport and within 24 hours of being in a combat zone, they were home. Walking around in the real world in what they call trigger time. A cousin of mine who had served in Vietnam told me, many years later, that when he came home, he had to tell his parents to just call out his name from the door instead of entering the room. His mum forgot one day and just walked in and grabbed his shoulder. He apparently came off the bed, grabbed her and pinned her against the wall before he was fully awake and aware of what was going on. She never forgot again. And the governments who send these people into the hot zones expect these people to just come back to the real world and be walking around like normal without thinking of the trauma they went through. The things they had to do to survive would break most people... yes... these people are trained to do this. But it is a lot different from putting a bullet into a paper target to putting a bullet into a living human being. You would have to be a sociopath not to be affected by it. So... hats off to these guys for doing something to raise awareness in people about the plight of vets.
"when you come back the war is almost worse, trying to find yourself and your humanity" thank you for seeing the message, having your review of the song and an understanding reaction gives me hope that this topic and message still lives on. Thank you all veterans and those currently serving. I hope that we can build a better world, but I am sorry
Thank you for doing this vid. I served in the USN Seabees for 15 years, OIF/OEF veteran. Just the first 30 seconds of this song makes me cry as I have had 2 brothers take their own lives in the last 3 years and 1 who lost his wife and daughter in a failed marriage. This song hits me so hard. Thank you for showing it and bringing more awareness to the fight we have here at home. Much love for you.
Any little bit helps, it don’t have to be money at all. Got a buddy, he drives disabled vets to Dr. appts, and to the airport for Honor Flights. That kind of thing really helps guys and gals that have trouble getting there. God bless
As a veteran, this video hits me right to the heart. Along with many of their other songs (seriously, you need to check out Coming Down, and Remember Everything). Also one of the best concerts I've been to. Also, I wanted to say what I like about you is that many of these songs you probably won't be rocking in your car, but you've always watched them with an open mind and appreciated the talent
I love your review. I served 17 years. Medically retired. I have some PTSD. Not like this. The sad part of this is it is worse now. Many ultra liberals even protested and interrupted our funerals. We never saw such horrible treatment of vets since Vietnam. This one thing. The issues with the VA and government and public lead almost unharmonious support to elect and likely re-elect Trump. As bad as Trump is nearly all vets support him. My Son is a PTSD vet living on the streets. I can't get him to come home. he served 3 years only. Thanks for your kind words. It was much harder in Iraq, Kosovo and Iraq 2.o and Afghanistan this this video could show.
Man bro you got me completely choked up. My brothers Still in Europe. He fought in Iraq, and he's having so many problems because of that. It breaks my heart. This song just brought on a lot of emotions about that stuff. God bless our veterans
When I got out of the Navy my schools and training meant nothing to employers when I was looking for a job. A lot of businesses claim to be veteran friendly but unless you know someone who’s been hired by one of these companies don’t take their claim seriously.
Not sure what year you got out, if it was recent or not, but it wasn't always like that. I am 50 years old and where I work those that are around my age are mostly Navy or Marines. Today everyone but one guy that is 35 and younger have never served. I have no idea why it changed but one thing I can say for certain is the quality of employee we hire has free fallen. If I had to guess is the kid with a 2 year degree is cheaper than a vet with experience. It is so sad to see.
The only ones who (claim) to give a shit (they actually don't) are minimum wage paying retailers. They hire veterans to patronize and pander to their customers.
Please do "Gone Away" and "When the seasons change" they are both by Five Finger Death Punch and are equally as emotional. Their videos are so powerful, and I'd LOVE to see your raw reaction my guy.
First off, thank you Jamel for playing this vid. Second thanks to all the vets out there. The thing is the government doesn't care about vets the second they aren't useful. Then it's back to their lala land while a living breathing person has to deal with the aftermath. Just my opinion.
I am a submarine vet from the 70's and have been spit on and called a baby killer and every time I hear this song it makes me cry, and I was one of the lucky ones
Thanks for reacting to this man. Its a hard one to watch, but necessary. And for any Vets thinking of becoming one of the 22, please call these organizations. They can help. Your brothers and sisters in arms do not want to go to another funeral.
I'm so happy people are now appreciating our vets. I remember when my father came back from Vietnam, people were calling him a baby killer and being spit at. I know he had to have had PTSD. But it wasn't known back then. He died less then a year after he came home.
This MV is still one of the few things that will bring me to tears every time. As a Veteran who's hit hard times myself, although not quite as bad as many in this video, I definitely get feels from it. Life after getting out of the military is not always kind...
My Bro enlisted after 9/11 at 32 years of age. He fought on foreign soil; he was shot, run-over, and has floating bones in his back and shrapnel in his back, arms, face.... The VA spits in his face at 40% disability. His lower back and nerves are basically non-functioning. From the waist down his left leg is completely numb and doesn't always know when he needs to "express himself". He still walks but his end game is being a paraplegic AND he is 51!!! He thanks God everyday for another day lived and he views everyday as AN OPPORTUNITY NOT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Praise God he came home alive when so many other didn't.
This hurts. Two tours in Afghanistan. I remember my first fourth of July home. The fireworks went off and that's all I remembered. It was dark out and as soon as I heard the pops, I was back in that desert telling everyone to get down. Shooting my pistol towards the sounds. I shot at my two cousins. It took my grandpa, my uncle and my great uncle who all served, to bring me back to reality. It caused my daughter's to be scared of me. It caused my family to be a lot more cautious around me. It hurt me. It hurt my wife because she didn't know how to help me. Thankfully that was 8 years ago, I was able to get the care I needed. And we've been good ever since. But for so many they never get the care they deserve. I appreciate you bringing attention to this.
No words can describe what these Veterans have you experienced through their eyes, it's one thing to hear about it, but it's a completely different world to experience it. I remember all the stories that my grandfather told me that he experienced during the Korean War as an Army Ranger. Despite the stories he has told me, all I can do is Imagine.
Excellent work brother! I am in the military and this gives me a range of emotions from anger to sadness. Reacclimating is tough especially for some that have experienced some rough stuff but we've come a long way in helping those retiring/discharged to acclimate a bit better.
Thanks brother. You're an awesome dude. This video rips my guts out, but makes me want to do more for my brothers and sisters. Thank you brother. I can tell this really hits home with you.
I have watched every reaction to this video I could find. Thank you sire for doing this. I end up in tears every single time. Nothing makes a man more than his emotions
Bro. Cried watching this always do. I am almost all those statistics US ARMY SGT 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS TOTAL 4 TOURS IN IRAQ met 5FDP over there also medically retired disabled vet 13 yrs service. Need more like this keep spreading awareness those stats keep getting worse and worse so thank you
US Navy Veteran here. I have been homeless, I have been at the end of my rope, I have looked at the high density metal diet in the past. Im glad I met my wife and I no long have those worries - she is my drive to never be homeless again to never be at the end of a rope, and to never stare at the one time lead diet ever again. I'm sure as hell no hero - but I sure as fuck served with a few. HOOYAH
I give clothes and food as much as possible. I have a pick up at my house this Monday and asked everyone at work to donate what they can and I'll add it to what I am giving. Do what you can people.
I watched two reaction videos for this song and a few other times of just the video. It gets me crying every time, especially at the end. You can both sides for all the vets and how they affect him. This makes me so angry about how we are treating our vets. I have family and friends who are vets. They need our love. We need to keep spreading the message until there is real change with the system that keeps sending them out to battle.
Really respect that you left the numbers up for the duration Never know when a viewer is in need and a number might just save a life I subbed to this channel
Being a descendant of various military personnel, this hits me everything I hear it. I wasn’t able to serve myself however I joined my high school ROTC program so I could get a better view of what my father, uncles and grandfather went through. I still thank any person from the military and their family for their service and sacrifice. If you see a veteran, please take a moment and thank them. If you see a homeless person, get them a sandwich, a cup of coffee/soda/bottle of water. Give them a ride to a shelter or other facility that can help.
Thank you for such a heart felt reaction to a video that sheds a much needed light in our homeless heroes. I come from a military family and signed up for the Marines when I was 17, bit unfortunately for me, type 1 diabetics weren’t allowed on the armed forces I’m 1990. God bless you, and our service men and women!
At my age... I remember soldiers coming home from Vietnam (my dad was one) ... And they were either honored or spit on... Depending on who was remembering them. So very sad. Our troops are our protectors. Being a hospice nurse, I've cared for many vets... I can tell you... Even in their 80s and 90s...they remember the pain of war and what they had to do. My dad said this, "I'm a peaceful man and had to kill people I didn't even know, just to protect others that didn't give a damn about their freedom"... That will always stick with me. Thank you for doing this. 💕 And I also want to say to whoever this applies to... DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THE SEEDS OF CONTEMPT FOR SOMETHING YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND. That's how racism, prejudice and hate get started. #loveforall
This was new to me. If you have never shared living space with a combat veteran dealing with depression and P.T.S.D., you simply have no idea of the lifetime battle they fight each and every day. My Father was a medic in world war two. I learned at a young age to never wake him by touching him because he would more than likely hit you before he was awake enough to know who you are. My brother was also a medic in Vietnam. He, along with every Vietnam veteran that made it home, returned to find the country they loved so dearly, or at least a big majority of the population in this country saw them as anything but honorable. Could you imagine having nightmares of the war you fought for 40 or 50 years every night? Not to mention the things they deal with on a daily basis that we will never know about and then try and find your place in life again and "be normal". I've seen first hand how it's affected my only sibling. The military knows how to train and prepare such young men and women for war but they have failed them miserably in teaching them how to "come home". Thank you, veterans!
I was a Homeless Veteran for 7 years. Things are looking up I've been in my apartment for almost a year and finally have joint custody of my 10 year old daughter.
Thank you Mr Williams sir for your sacrifice for I am very pleased to hear things are getting better for you but I am truly sorry nobody (our government/country) didn't help you and countless other's. It is an honor and a pleasure to be able to thank you, I just wished it was in person so I could salute you and shake your hand. I wanted to follow in my cousins footsteps Audie Murphy (Army) or my hero my granddaddy (Marine) but in spring of 76 I had open heart surgery at the age of 5 so that knocked me out of joining the military but I didn't know that till my teen years. Again thank you sir so very much, I wish you all the best and God bless you and God bless America ✌ soldier
Super happy to hear you are doing better. If you ever need to reach out anytime just holler
Awesome Brother!
Right on brother! So freakin happy for you! I'm a non combat veteran. So I can't possibly understand, but I do understand the bureaucracy of the Gov and the veterans dept.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Stay strong,
Every "actor" in this video is a Vet. To do otherwise would have been hypocritical.
I’m a Marine and Desert Storm veteran,served eight years.we went and fought for our country but really we fought for the brothers at our side.if you have never been in combat you can never understand what it does to you.nobody comes back the same.taking a life is hard but watching your brothers die next to you,I can’t explain.thank you for your kind words
Army vet dessert shield/storm keep your head up brother branch don't matter after we chew the same sand.
Thank you to the both of you for serving our country. I am truly grateful for all you have done! It will NEVER by me be unappreciated! God bless and God bless America ✌
PS: 3rd cousin Audie Murphy (Army)
My hero is my granddaddy and Marine #SemperFiSir
Thank you all for your service and loss it is easy for us to talk shit about going and doing the same thing you all did like it is no big deal but as time gets me I really know that me or anyone I ever talked to that has never done anything like this before could not otherwise we would be right with you but we just sit back and blindly forget and I am truly sorry for allowing myself to do that thank you and I love you all.
Thank you for your service, brother
I can still hear the sirens . I can still feel the heat. I can still see the frozen faces of the dead . I can still smell the burning body's . I'm still fucking THERE.
I have watched this 1000 times still brings tears to my eyes
True same here.
Me too
Same here!
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Me too
Especially the scene where "Jacoby" says to the other guy, "You saved my life, brother" with tears in his eyes
That particular scene really gets to me
For those who’ve been deployed, the war is never over.
Yes, my heart goes out to all those deployed. This is from a fellow veteran (US Navy)
Amen
Frame 313 my dad died fighting Charlie! Vietnam was HELL!
Frame 313 I’m an Iraq war vet and you are correct. Hooah!
some people just dont understand....
I just had breakfast with a homeless vet this morning. Brought him warm clothing and blankets (his had holes in them).. I wish I could do more. One day I’ll be able to, in the mean time I’ll do as much as I can. One vet at a time. 💔😢
At least you're trying, that's all you can do...thank you 💪🤜🤛
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Thank you
Thank you. Just your company probably made his year.
Zack Swanson 🙏🏼
It sickens me how our government has dropped the ball on taking care of our vets. TWENTY TWO suicides a day! This should not be happening and it angers me 😡
Saddens me more so than angers. Every man or woman who has served or is serving is a brother or sister in arms. Losing that many family members is heartbreaking. It is a reason I try my damndest to interact with as many vets as I can at my workplace. If one positive encounter can keep one of my brothers or sisters alive for another day mission accomplished.
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I guess the anger comes from the fact that a lot of them could possibly be avoided. A family member was so close to being a statistic, but a non profit came in just in time to save her. It's a helpless feeling when you're throwing a life preserver to someone, but they're to tired to grab it.
Thank you for doing what you can.
Take care!
Yeah I did the math too. I was curious after seeing this video make the rounds on react channels again what the numbers were. Made me sad and angry. Especially when people say "We need to help vets before helping illegals/foreigners". Great talking point. No one does it so it's a talking point made to generate anger and USE Veterans to keep other people down. We could easily take care of all Veterans but to those at the top, there's no money in it. Time to stop punching down. Lets punch up!
@@phreak811 But we should help
our own people first! I have no problem with allowing people into this country LEGALLY! My family is almost entirely military for generations. We have had people in every branch, both men & women. And it does enfuriate me that money needed to help our Vets be isn't there. But, my family also lives in a border town. And it's as if the floodgates have opened. They have been burglerized. They have people banging on the doors day and night making demands! We need to know who is coming here. And what they have to offer. The merit based system is the best way to do this. I know my Stepfather immigrated here.
@@barbaravance6774 THEN DO IT!!!! My problem with the talking point is that it is just that. A TALKING POINT!! TALK!! That's all it is. Meanwhile the GOP and the Pres take money from DOD to build a useless wall. So it's just that. Talk. You missed why I was mad. IT'S FLIPPING TALK!!! It amounts to nothing more than wasted air! Nothing is done! Also again it's literally punching DOWN! It's rich people getting you to view someone else as a problem rather than the people that RUN EVERYTHING!
Yeah that was a "You saved my life brother" that part alone is enough to put me in tears
Yeah, it brings me to tears every time I see this video too
@John Classified im here to tell ya
Them bastards are sneaky....
Thank you my man, from a 53 year old military vet, who was injured while in service, and spent 10+ months in hospital recovering. This song touches me deep in my heart, and reminds me of my brothers and sisters in arms. Active and retired. Love
This is heartbreaking, do one thing when you see an old vet out and about: shake his hand and tell him thanks, and that you're glad he made it home. It will make their day!
Even shaking the hand of a vet who didn't see action goes a long way... Some days it's enough to make tears well up. Many of of us fee forgotten or ignored and a simple acknowledgement is enormous.
I do this every time I meet a person who is a veteran or currently enlisted and in active duty
Theres a ton of young ones now, my Son's age a few of hus freinds have comitted suicide since they came home!and he lost lifelong freinds there as well!
Most of the Vets I've met that are struggling DO NOT want to be thanked or called a hero. Telling them you are glad they made it home makes them think of all their brothers who did not. Talk with them, if they'll talk. Buy them a meal, but many can't sit in a restaurant (noise and comotion). If they're living on the streets offer clothes or food and to sit/walk with them for a while. Don't be offended when they refuse or don't respond.
You have no idea how much it helps
Probably the 20th time I've seen that video. Still cry every time.
Mark Kappe me too. I cry every time I see this too.
Same here lots of family and friends have served I thank them every chance I get
Same here, especially that scene where "Jacoby" meets up with his Battle Brother who had saved his life and seeing that he had been living on the streets
Or even the scene where the one veteran was getting cuffed and the officer cuffing him had noticed that they had the same tattoo, implying that they'd served in the same unit
Same here
82nd desert storm combat vet here. Just would like to say thank you. For keeping the message going. All the messages in the video. Are the outcome of good people not knowing. The more that learn. The fewer have to go thru this.
My dad was an 82nd airborne desert storm vet as well. He passed a few years ago. Thank you for your service.
I live in Canada and I say this to you, thank you for your service and sacrifice and @Joe Stevens, I'm sorry for your loss and your dad was a hero.
3-187 here. 90-94. Stay strong brother. We all have good days and bad nights. I agree with you the good comments are amazing.
As a veteran we need to be the ones to help each other because this country wont.
Legit, but sometimes we're our own worst enemy. There's help out there but many of us are leery of it, like a rat trap.
No country does but "I've got your 6 brother" as you we need stand together.
It 's sad but true!
If we don't have each other's 6? No one will.
@@whiterabbit201 That's exactly how I feel about the help; it's a rat trap. I don't want to be labeled. I've got brothers to turn to...or some sort of other outlet.
I have an interesting relationship with this song. I heard it from their album and listened to it for well over a year before ever watching the music video. It completely changed my perspective on the song, and it still gives me at least a tear, if not full on crying, every time near the end where he helps his old Sgt up....
Thank you everyone that has served honorably for your country.
thank you people like you is why we serve
I have am a retired disabled vet. I have been out for six years and have struggled to find my place ever since. Thank you for your kind words.
This band is amazing and what makes them incredible is how they care about their fans and the military and also what they stand for as people, and I think that’s their biggest asset. Their music is amazing and very real, amazing people and I hope you check them out more.
5FDP 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥 welcome fellow knucklehead
First responders too
support our troops not a policy, support our people not an empire.
You don't know what an empire is.
@@KurNorock idk, military bases in 150 different countries plus almost 300 embassies around the world who don't want to piss off the country that has 8000 nuclear missiles at their disposal sounds a bit like an empire. Lets all be honest Russia, China and the USA control the entire fucking world.
Dam right
@@jeffoskierko4296 I was right. You don't know what an empire is.
@@KurNorock Are you referring to the fact that an empire has a monarch or emperor in charge rather than an elected official or is there more to your comment than that?
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My hat is off to all veterans!
You are NOT forgotten....I got your 6!
Maybe emotional because of the video or his reaction to it. Maybe because of the comments above yours or the replies I've posted to those comments. In any case thanks for the tears that are raining down onto my phone as I type this.
thank you
From a Marine Vet with 2 tours in Iraq, including the War and the Battle of Fallujah; thank you for your appreciation. That's all most of us want.
Thank you for your service! ❤❤
As a combat veteran (5 deployments), this video always brings tears to my eyes. Thanks Jamel for posting this.
Have to say I got lucky. Lived in my car for a year. Met a man, who I worked for free, he was disabled. This man found a home, and car, and property. 100% owned now. Took alot of money on my part. But never have found it without him. Thanks Charlie!! I'm a Veteran.
I wasnt boots on the ground military but i was in the navy. This video always brings a tear. No matter how much shit we give each other in the different branches the brotherhood is fierce. My heart goes out to all the bad ass door kickers that have been thru and r still in the fight.
This is such a powerful song and message. I thank and every American should be grateful to all the Veterans that give us true freedom. Please help them and care about their struggles.
thank you and your words are true
I served in the active US Army for 26 years, 1987-2013. I am a100%, disabled vet. Good song and good reaction to this video.
I know that I am commenting on this for the first time many years after this reaction, but you didnt realize it was going to be this... I listened to this song for a coupler of years BEFORE I watched the video, I love this song and as an Army vet I bawled this first time I saw the video, when the gentleman in the suit says "You know me, you saved my life brother!" and then he says it's ok and crys while he wipes that mans tears away and helps him up makes me lose it EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!
Thank you for reacting to this. As a daughter of a Vietnam veteran who is 100% disabled at the age of 19 serving our country, this band from my understanding does alot for our Veterans .. This means alot to veterans and their families
Bruce Springsteen too! When the Vietnam Veterans of America were about to go under, he held a benefit concert and donated all if the proceeds to the VVA. After that, many other musicians followed him. If it wasn't for the VVA, I don't think my dad would be here today. They got him the help he needed. As a way to pay it forward, he now leads a bible study and support group for veterans in his area because he no longer lives near a VVA office.
I come from a long line of Marines and Army, Grand Dad, my Dad, my Brother and uncles and other relatives who served WWII, Korea, and my Brother in Nam... I cried when I watched this video when it came out in 2017... And just cried again, Thanks for Playing this
@Hello There Thank You for your service to Our Country. Too many people today don't either know or realize the sacrifice our families made to keep our freedoms alive. My brother had issues after returning from Vietnam but was able to overcome and lived a good life. God Bless you and your family!
Medically retired disabled Vet here. Thank you for reacting to this song.
I've friends and family in multiple branches of the military and this video makes me cry every time. Support our troops everyone.
I was a Navy Corpsman and worked with our Sailors and Marines I joined during Desert Storm, I love how this band and others such as Toby Keith, Coffey Anderson 3 Doors Down bring recognition to the Veterans.
I am a US Navy vet and this song always makes me cry!! Thank you for playing this song. I never saw any action, but being a medical tech ( Hospital Corpman) I saw those coming home with horrific injuries and PTS. ❤️🇺🇸😢
This song has so much meaning for my family. We have served this country since before it was a country. Right now we have 3 generations who have been in combat. My dad is a Vietnam veteran, i am a Desert Storm vetran and my son has done 5 tours in Afghanistan. For me to see a homeless veteran tears me up. For everyone who is able to adjust and be able to function in society 100 can't. We have to do better for our troops.
This video always makes me cry. When i first saw it it changed me life. i now volunteer in my community helping our veterans. And when i see a man or woman in uniform i stop them and shake their hand and just thank them for everything they do.
Brother...this song is one of their most reacted to. And one of their best songs. Sad that our vets go through hell for their country just to be treated like crap by them. If you're a vet and reading this, just know I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💪🤜🤛
I'm a veteran of 2 tours and I've never seen this video before. This video tore me up and your reaction really touched me. I dont ever cry and this made me tear up big time. Thank you my brothers in arms. I'm here for you.
As a veteran myself, I appreciate this reaction a lot. Jamel really does care about everyone and he shows it in every video he posts. Much respect!
Your respect for our American Patriots is yet another reason why I watch your videos. You know. Thank you brother.
God bless our troops and veterans. My son is serving now in the Army.
thank you and i wish your son is safe
Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. Have several vets in my family who have retired from the army and navy. I try to notice the guys walking around with the veterans hats and try to thank them for their service. Especially the Vietnam vets. When they got home they were called baby killers and got spit on most of the time no matter what they went through. Thank vets every day, not just Veterans Day.
You make me so emotional with how much you support the veterans. I’m seriously on the verge of tears. I love watching your reactions.
Thank you my brother for allowing all of the credits to run through. Most channels will cut off the video reactions and not pay attention to all of the foundations that are available for those who seek help. I have been watching your videos since you began, but after this evening I can honestly say that you have become the one I have the most respect for, hands down. Thank you for everything and keep moving forward. Luke.
Thank you Sir for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. I'm a retired State Trooper but I had a lot of friends who did serve in the military. Some came back home, some didn't. Thank you Veterans for your service.
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Your welcome brother 💪. You actually look sincere man too many out there think it's a joke . It's not our brothers and sisters are dying 22 a day . Needs to stop
Thank you for the support, friend.
P.S: Yeah the VA can be hot garbage, look at all the instances where vets committed suicide in a VA hospital just to make a point
As a former war vet with PTSD this song touches all the feelings that all vets try to hide. Thank you for the wonderful reaction to this
I thank you for letting this video play through the end so others can see the organizations! Many reactors would've cut it out or ended it. Thank you
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As a veteran, this song is special for me, thank you for reacting to it and continuing to bring awareness to our veterans.
I've been shamed by family and friends for being a vet. I thought about suicide everyday for years. I'm a purple heart disabled vet that finally understands what life is about. I'm so thankful to have served.
You sir, are a breath of fresh air. I just happened upon your channel and I love it. My first watch was one of your Carpenter's review. Well, I just had to keep watching. This one cuts to the heart. My husband served this country for 20 years . There has been many failures for our veterans. This video is a great example of just how it is for many of these men and women. God bless you. Yes, it's very deep.
I absolutely love this song. And every time I watch this video I cry. I am crying right now.
As an ex-reservist, here in Australia, who served in a time of peace. My heart goes out to all the vets who fall through the cracks. In WW1, WW2 and Korea, soldiers would have to go through out-processing in a transit country. This would be 1-2 weeks usually. Then they would be loaded up on a ship to go home. From Vietnam on, you would depart from your unit, you might get a awake up in Japan or Germany... but a lot of soldiers went straight from their unit to the airport and within 24 hours of being in a combat zone, they were home.
Walking around in the real world in what they call trigger time. A cousin of mine who had served in Vietnam told me, many years later, that when he came home, he had to tell his parents to just call out his name from the door instead of entering the room. His mum forgot one day and just walked in and grabbed his shoulder. He apparently came off the bed, grabbed her and pinned her against the wall before he was fully awake and aware of what was going on. She never forgot again.
And the governments who send these people into the hot zones expect these people to just come back to the real world and be walking around like normal without thinking of the trauma they went through. The things they had to do to survive would break most people... yes... these people are trained to do this. But it is a lot different from putting a bullet into a paper target to putting a bullet into a living human being. You would have to be a sociopath not to be affected by it.
So... hats off to these guys for doing something to raise awareness in people about the plight of vets.
"when you come back the war is almost worse, trying to find yourself and your humanity" thank you for seeing the message, having your review of the song and an understanding reaction gives me hope that this topic and message still lives on. Thank you all veterans and those currently serving. I hope that we can build a better world, but I am sorry
Still get a little choked up watching this. Thank you to all veterans.
Thank you for doing this vid. I served in the USN Seabees for 15 years, OIF/OEF veteran. Just the first 30 seconds of this song makes me cry as I have had 2 brothers take their own lives in the last 3 years and 1 who lost his wife and daughter in a failed marriage. This song hits me so hard. Thank you for showing it and bringing more awareness to the fight we have here at home. Much love for you.
God bless the Vets, I wish I was rich so I could help these men and women.
Any little bit helps, it don’t have to be money at all.
Got a buddy, he drives disabled vets to Dr. appts, and to the airport for Honor Flights. That kind of thing really helps guys and gals that have trouble getting there.
God bless
GONE AWAY. Is another powerful video of theirs . Really great of them to shine light on the veterans
I love our veterans!
As a veteran, this video hits me right to the heart. Along with many of their other songs (seriously, you need to check out Coming Down, and Remember Everything). Also one of the best concerts I've been to.
Also, I wanted to say what I like about you is that many of these songs you probably won't be rocking in your car, but you've always watched them with an open mind and appreciated the talent
I love your review. I served 17 years. Medically retired. I have some PTSD. Not like this. The sad part of this is it is worse now. Many ultra liberals even protested and interrupted our funerals. We never saw such horrible treatment of vets since Vietnam. This one thing. The issues with the VA and government and public lead almost unharmonious support to elect and likely re-elect Trump. As bad as Trump is nearly all vets support him. My Son is a PTSD vet living on the streets. I can't get him to come home. he served 3 years only. Thanks for your kind words. It was much harder in Iraq, Kosovo and Iraq 2.o and Afghanistan this this video could show.
Man bro you got me completely choked up. My brothers Still in Europe. He fought in Iraq, and he's having so many problems because of that. It breaks my heart. This song just brought on a lot of emotions about that stuff. God bless our veterans
When I got out of the Navy my schools and training meant nothing to employers when I was looking for a job. A lot of businesses claim to be veteran friendly but unless you know someone who’s been hired by one of these companies don’t take their claim seriously.
Not sure what year you got out, if it was recent or not, but it wasn't always like that. I am 50 years old and where I work those that are around my age are mostly Navy or Marines. Today everyone but one guy that is 35 and younger have never served. I have no idea why it changed but one thing I can say for certain is the quality of employee we hire has free fallen. If I had to guess is the kid with a 2 year degree is cheaper than a vet with experience. It is so sad to see.
The only ones who (claim) to give a shit (they actually don't) are minimum wage paying retailers. They hire veterans to patronize and pander to their customers.
Please do "Gone Away" and "When the seasons change" they are both by Five Finger Death Punch and are equally as emotional. Their videos are so powerful, and I'd LOVE to see your raw reaction my guy.
Also do..
Far from Home
Remember everything
First off, thank you Jamel for playing this vid. Second thanks to all the vets out there.
The thing is the government doesn't care about vets the second they aren't useful. Then it's back to their lala land while a living breathing person has to deal with the aftermath.
Just my opinion.
This is at the heart of every combat veteran who has served.
I am a submarine vet from the 70's and have been spit on and called a baby killer and every time I hear this song it makes me cry, and I was one of the lucky ones
Thanks for reacting to this man. Its a hard one to watch, but necessary. And for any Vets thinking of becoming one of the 22, please call these organizations. They can help. Your brothers and sisters in arms do not want to go to another funeral.
I'm so happy people are now appreciating our vets. I remember when my father came back from Vietnam, people were calling him a baby killer and being spit at. I know he had to have had PTSD. But it wasn't known back then. He died less then a year after he came home.
This MV is still one of the few things that will bring me to tears every time. As a Veteran who's hit hard times myself, although not quite as bad as many in this video, I definitely get feels from it. Life after getting out of the military is not always kind...
I'm a medically retired marine with PTSD. Your reaction made me very happy. You gave it reverence.
My Bro enlisted after 9/11 at 32 years of age. He fought on foreign soil; he was shot, run-over, and has floating bones in his back and shrapnel in his back, arms, face.... The VA spits in his face at 40% disability. His lower back and nerves are basically non-functioning. From the waist down his left leg is completely numb and doesn't always know when he needs to "express himself". He still walks but his end game is being a paraplegic AND he is 51!!! He thanks God everyday for another day lived and he views everyday as AN OPPORTUNITY NOT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Praise God he came home alive when so many other didn't.
HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 15K VIEWS?! I LOVE THIS SONG!
Been 40 years and sometimes I can still feel it, smell it, hear it. Never goes away completely.
Thank you for playing that all the way through. We MUST take better care of our Vets. Peace and Love. And thank you all for your service.
This hurts. Two tours in Afghanistan. I remember my first fourth of July home. The fireworks went off and that's all I remembered. It was dark out and as soon as I heard the pops, I was back in that desert telling everyone to get down. Shooting my pistol towards the sounds. I shot at my two cousins. It took my grandpa, my uncle and my great uncle who all served, to bring me back to reality. It caused my daughter's to be scared of me. It caused my family to be a lot more cautious around me. It hurt me. It hurt my wife because she didn't know how to help me. Thankfully that was 8 years ago, I was able to get the care I needed. And we've been good ever since. But for so many they never get the care they deserve. I appreciate you bringing attention to this.
Thank you for your service! ❤
I'm a nurse in a Psych floor, some of my patients are veterans with PTSD, I seen this video many times, and I always tear up, is so raw and real 😢😭😭
Thanks for playing this and stopping it to thank our Veterans. Bless you. I love FFDP 💘
No words can describe what these Veterans have you experienced through their eyes, it's one thing to hear about it, but it's a completely different world to experience it. I remember all the stories that my grandfather told me that he experienced during the Korean War as an Army Ranger. Despite the stories he has told me, all I can do is Imagine.
Excellent work brother! I am in the military and this gives me a range of emotions from anger to sadness. Reacclimating is tough especially for some that have experienced some rough stuff but we've come a long way in helping those retiring/discharged to acclimate a bit better.
Thank you for your appreciation sir. It's not everyday we get thanked for what we have done. I cried when you said that
I Em a Dutch Army Veteraan and I thsnk you for dis clip and your thanks to all Vets
Thank you for doing this video. It is a great song and the video just kills me in so many ways. I just don’t have the words.
this is goddamn deep.. brings tears to my eyes! people of this nation wake up!
I retired from the Army in 2014. I ball my eyes out every time I see this.
Thanks brother. You're an awesome dude. This video rips my guts out, but makes me want to do more for my brothers and sisters. Thank you brother. I can tell this really hits home with you.
I have watched every reaction to this video I could find. Thank you sire for doing this. I end up in tears every single time. Nothing makes a man more than his emotions
Bro. Cried watching this always do. I am almost all those statistics US ARMY SGT 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS TOTAL 4 TOURS IN IRAQ met 5FDP over there also medically retired disabled vet 13 yrs service. Need more like this keep spreading awareness those stats keep getting worse and worse so thank you
US Navy Veteran here. I have been homeless, I have been at the end of my rope, I have looked at the high density metal diet in the past. Im glad I met my wife and I no long have those worries - she is my drive to never be homeless again to never be at the end of a rope, and to never stare at the one time lead diet ever again.
I'm sure as hell no hero - but I sure as fuck served with a few.
HOOYAH
I give clothes and food as much as possible. I have a pick up at my house this Monday and asked everyone at work to donate what they can and I'll add it to what I am giving. Do what you can people.
I watched two reaction videos for this song and a few other times of just the video. It gets me crying every time, especially at the end. You can both sides for all the vets and how they affect him. This makes me so angry about how we are treating our vets. I have family and friends who are vets. They need our love. We need to keep spreading the message until there is real change with the system that keeps sending them out to battle.
Really respect that you left the numbers up for the duration
Never know when a viewer is in need and a number might just save a life
I subbed to this channel
Being a descendant of various military personnel, this hits me everything I hear it. I wasn’t able to serve myself however I joined my high school ROTC program so I could get a better view of what my father, uncles and grandfather went through. I still thank any person from the military and their family for their service and sacrifice. If you see a veteran, please take a moment and thank them. If you see a homeless person, get them a sandwich, a cup of coffee/soda/bottle of water. Give them a ride to a shelter or other facility that can help.
Thank you for such a heart felt reaction to a video that sheds a much needed light in our homeless heroes. I come from a military family and signed up for the Marines when I was 17, bit unfortunately for me, type 1 diabetics weren’t allowed on the armed forces I’m 1990. God bless you, and our service men and women!
At my age... I remember soldiers coming home from Vietnam (my dad was one) ... And they were either honored or spit on... Depending on who was remembering them. So very sad. Our troops are our protectors. Being a hospice nurse, I've cared for many vets... I can tell you... Even in their 80s and 90s...they remember the pain of war and what they had to do. My dad said this, "I'm a peaceful man and had to kill people I didn't even know, just to protect others that didn't give a damn about their freedom"... That will always stick with me. Thank you for doing this. 💕
And I also want to say to whoever this applies to... DO NOT GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THE SEEDS OF CONTEMPT FOR SOMETHING YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND. That's how racism, prejudice and hate get started. #loveforall
This was new to me. If you have never shared living space with a combat veteran dealing with depression and P.T.S.D., you simply have no idea of the lifetime battle they fight each and every day. My Father was a medic in world war two. I learned at a young age to never wake him by touching him because he would more than likely hit you before he was awake enough to know who you are. My brother was also a medic in Vietnam. He, along with every Vietnam veteran that made it home, returned to find the country they loved so dearly, or at least a big majority of the population in this country saw them as anything but honorable. Could you imagine having nightmares of the war you fought for 40 or 50 years every night? Not to mention the things they deal with on a daily basis that we will never know about and then try and find your place in life again and "be normal". I've seen first hand how it's affected my only sibling. The military knows how to train and prepare such young men and women for war but they have failed them miserably in teaching them how to "come home". Thank you, veterans!
As a Marine Corps veteran your reaction to this video is very genuine and appreciated. I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
Always a hard one get through. Thanks for doing this one
Ive requested this many times. Thank you
Thank you for this, means more then you know!
Wow that’s was so emotional. Thank you to all veterans and troops serving our beautiful country right know. Thank you GOD BLESS YOU. Thank you 🙏
POWERFUL VIDEO! Proud to be a vet who is well. Be thankful for what you have.