The Lionhearted: Don Majillo
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2018
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Every day, an average of 22 veterans take their own life, yet this disquieting statistic is rarely noted by the media or our elected leaders. The Lionhearted project visits 22 veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy while veteran artist, Shawn Ganther expresses their untold story through art.
A 24-minute short film, and each individual art piece featuring a veteran’s combat story provides a digital channel for all Americans to celebrate these heroes. This storytelling spotlights each warriors’ experiences of courage, combat and comradery while in Afghanistan, Iraq and other active war zones. The video features interviews conducted veteran-to-veteran, as well as footage of both combat and their present-day home and work life.
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OG medic, looses pulse, revives and keeps doing his job no concerns.
Like right?! like Hory shet! Mind blown man
Corpsman are a different breed.
Damn Mojo, didn't even know all of this, just how awesome of a shooter you are..now I know how awesome of a human being you are..plucking heart strings man!
Reads name: hmm hes prolly filipino
Mentions his dad was in the Navy: yup he's filipino
its pronounced PILLIPINO
@@Th3Mavr1ck hahaha I actually heard that in the accent you made it sound
thanks for sharing mojo, much respect. stay strong brother
It's nice to see someone who actually shows his emotions, ya know?
Yes it is - it shows he's still got his head on straight
Yeah it’s nice and sad at the same time, you know it hurts when it brings a man like that to tears but it’s nice to see a man working through it.
yeah, not addressing your emotions, or ignoring them is fucking us up. dudes have to address their emotions vs just fucking using aggression to mask them. it's holding us back from being the best version of ourselves.
A lot of that is the head injury he sustained. It's something that you can not control, and it can be triggered by anything.
Hopefully some day the doctor's will figure it out.
Semper FI Mojo!
Take care my brother,
Be safe.
A big deal that people never seem to talk about is the fact that despite Mojo was crying, messed up from an explosion, first time he saw his friends get messed up, he just kept doing his job, and so did all the dudes around him. Genuine courage.
Really inspiring.
Survival guilt, it just shows us that he is a good person, everyone that meet this dude, better threat him well, good people are hard to find now days.
Semper, I was 2/6 Echo Co. Raiders. "DOC" in Helmand province, Afghanistan Marjah and Trek Nawa 2011-2012. These are like therapy in a way, Thank you for this. And, FUCK whoever gave this a thumbs down.
You are the best of what being an American is....... Thank you for your sacrifice! God bless you. Peace be with you!
To think all he went through for the love of his country and his country turned its back on him is beyond me. You’re a fine citizen sir! I’m sorry you got let go from your job.
ole MOJO. Best RO we ever had. It was the best of times and the worst of times. I remember that day so clearly (June 22 2014)
I can't express enough how important it is to talk about trauma. mental wounds will fuck your shit more than any physical wound ever will. they will hurt spread to your loved ones in other ways, and angry unstable father means unstable angry kids, an angry husband means a wife who walks on eggshells all day long.
you're literally psyop'ing yourself and your loved ones when you don't.
i'm so glad he sought help, and he's a much better person for it.
Mojo you’re the man can’t wait to come to one of your classes🇺🇸
Deep shit brother.
I had some PTSD and was an angry man.
For years, I couldn't tell me story without breaking down and walking away.
Then a wise man told me..........."Roland, you're healing will come with the telling of your tale""
I thought he was full of shit.
Years later I found myself telling my tale and made it all the way through.
Dude was right.
And I continue to do so.
Much like you are in this video.
Thank you for telling your tale.
Good shit, brother. People want to hear what you got.
This guy is a real bad ass much respect for him
Don bro I cannot say how important it is to speak this honestly about traumatic shit. I have such respect for someone who is willing to open up however they need to to explain how they got better. It’s never a sign of weakness because only the strong keep pushing through that barrier. Eventually you grow stronger than the barrier and bust through it and never turn back. Thank you for showing that to everyone who needed to see it.
Semper Fi Mr. Majillo. You have a team of brothers out there for life.
dont feel guilty, they would of wanted all of us to make it out.
I can’t believe someone would dislike the video of a men saying what happened to him in a war
Some people are just angry and take it out on anyone they can. So mojo wasn't seal team 6, doesn't make his experience any less. My story would include how I shit myself if I had one.
Thank you for sharing this with us Mojo. Many guys act tough, but don't have the balls to be so honest and vulnerable like you are.
I got a brother in the Corp, his birthday is also June 20th!
If you ever served, I’m sincerely thankful for the sacrifice you have made for me and this country!!
Always enjoyed his content but never knew his backstory, much respect!
I feel for you Mojo... Lost 2 guys on my bday and I can't celebrate that day anymore as well. Keep your head up.
Mojo, is the man.
Damn, Mojo and I were in country the same year! Wouldn't have thought! I think I remember us hearing about your VBIED and IED incident
Bro is the same age as me and same birthday as well and we also served in the corps the at the same time wow, I’m still in though...they got me
Wow Don. You're amazing, man. I'm proud of you.
I pray for you all Daily
Thank you Mil-Spec, you're service and you're birthday mean something to a lot of us. Respect
Thank you for your service. I mean that. Genuinely, thank you very much.
fuck man. he started tearing up & that shit got me tearing up. fuck. thank you for everything you’ve done, gone through, and sacrificed for us.
Happy Birthday Mojo!!
You the man Don!
I'm a combat vet as well brother. You did good!! Glad you made it back home!!!!! Built Ford tough.!!
I'm here after the Trex Arms One Take. This guy is super cool. I have nothing but respect for him.
Lucas is a very inspirational cat also.
Bless you mojo
You're a good man, Mr. Majillo. Semper Fi, Marine. Thank you 🙏🤝🇺🇸
God bless you son. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. From a former squid.
Much respect mojo. You're alive to tell THEIR story. Stay up brother.
Thanks man.
I love MOJO. That's the fucking brotherhood,u would sacrifice ur self for ur brothers. SALUTE!
I love mojo even more now, didn’t know any of this about him!
Thanks for sharing brother and thank you for your service to our country and love for our fellow brothers. Much respect to you and everyone at Safariland for putting this together and giving veterans a platform to where they can share their stories. Mahalo!
Thanks for sharing this! Stay strong!
Mad respect
Thank you for everything you have done, and everything you continue to do Kuya Mojo. It will never go unnoticed, and that goes for all of our veterans and the ones that were lost. Thank you. Again, Salamat po Kuya Mojo.
Much love brother and thank you for sharing
Thank you for your story
This is strong. Thanks.
Majillo is a straight up homeboy
What an amazing man.
Awesome that you share this Mojo love your channel.
Thank You for your service brother 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤙🏼
Nice to know a little background of Mojo. He's an amazing shooter
True amazing hero. Thank you Don. 🇺🇸
God bless you mojo🤙 Thankyou 🇺🇸
God Bless you and your Brothers!
I don’t get what those 26 dislikes in this video are for? Jesus Christ man, the dude went to war at 19 while most 19 yr olds are probably just in their parents house playing video games, skateboarding, or partying etc. See this is what our world is right now. It’s wrong. People don’t have empathy for people like Don who fight abroad, see their friends get hurt, and went through mayhem and hell just to make everyone, (including these 26 envious, hating “keyboard” warriors and their families) safe and sound in their homes. Yet still, they’re unappreciative. So disappointing. Anyways, move forward brother. Thanks for serving your country. Your lived experience is no shit, the real deal. No cap! Salut kabayan Don Majillo! - from Canada w/ love and respect!🤙
Thank you for serving and thank you for sharing.
I keep coming back to this video. Ive seen it before and ill watch it again. Inspirational
im so impressed with this kid.
this video hits differently today
Love you, brother! Thank you for your service, then and now.
Wow!! Mojo that was a Amazing Story bro!!
Thank you for going, coming back, and teaching everything you have learned. You have given everything, and asked for nothing. Thank you
God bless you man
I have a real big amount of respect for u sir! thank u for your service
Good shit Mojo. Thank you for everything.
Mojo ... You are an inspiration! Thank you for being who you are, and for your selfless service to our country. You are a true hero. Semper Fi! Oorah! 😎
He looks 14. If I saw him in the mall, I’d never have thought that he’d have gone through so much.
Thank you and Gods Speed.
Thank you for your service bro,God bless you and your friends
Mojo You are amazing, si respect you.
Thank you brother for sharing. Oorah
Awesome story definitely sharing with our fellow brothers and sisters in arms!!!!
Thanks MoJo for sharing your pain & the way to make it thru!!
Respect!
Thanks for sharing Mojo. You have an experience almost identical to my own. So I know exactly how you feel.
Semper Fidelis brother 🙏🏼
God bless you brother
Thank you for your service
Thank you so much for the courage to serve and the strength to share! You embody the very best of what America is and knowing men like yourself are out there performing the impossible everyday just reminds me how lucky I am to call myself an American and truly thankful for every and all sacrifices our military members make!
Excellent video, glad your here with us Brother, I bow my head for those who did not come home, thank you for sharing. USN BM. God Bless
Thanks for doing wot you did it help me with my depression and to speak about it mojo
Mojo, Thanks for your service. Keep your head up. You are one hell of a friend to your buddies and anyone would be lucky to have you as a friend.
Thanks for sharing . Well said Sir. I was USAF 1986-1992 . thanks again
RESPECT TO ALL MILITARY FOR THEIR SERVICES.
Thank You for you're service !!!... 🇺🇸
I've recently started watching your training videos, you are the man !!!... I RESPECT YOU A HELL OF ALOT !!!... 🙏 🇺🇸
God Bless you brother...
Been there, we share the unseen scars. Thank you for your service
MY RESPECT 👊 BROTHER.
Respect
Good on you Don, stay safe and healthy brother! Thank you for your service, I genuinely mean it! 🇺🇸 Also, Happy Easter 04-12-2020. 🐰
t.y. for your service
God bless you!
Hearing what my grandfather's went through (WW II) and what other Veterans had finally come to talk, regardless of which battle and/or War experienced; I recognized that your own internal silence can be your own worst enemy. :(
Good Health == Excellent mental health! :))
Man...ill never know what its like to be a marine. But this made me tear up. I cant imagine what you went through brother. As a civilian i give you my respect. Thank you MilspecMojo. You fucking rock! This is why I SUPPORT Safariland.
I always admire your training and drills, I follow you 1 year ago but I didn't know this side of your life... You are a great person dude and you live an honorable life in the name of your comrades. God bless you bro.
Keep your head up, bro. Men like you and your brothers make me proud to be an American. Damn few...
Respect 🤙🏼
Thanks for sharing brother. Listening to your story if I closed my eyes I would have thought you were talking about me, we have a lot in common...Respect Brother. Esprit De Corp.
December 27th 2010, Ill never forget my life day. and i will never forget that phone call after the medevac.
Respect bro
Going to hug the sh*t out of this dude when I meet him🙏🇺🇸💪 #AmericaStrong