if you need help please reach out, but to answer her question, some feel like hell, and think thats where were are bound to, so yes , it is about dealing with goood and evil.
I am a US veteran. I lost my family and drank and drugged my pains away. I spent a time living out of my truck. I o got drunk one night and flipped out. I got arrested and a similar thing happened to me. The cop that arrested me had been in country and my unit relived his so he could go home. He spent the whole night with me in the ER as he didn't take me to jail. He then took me to the VA to get help. I'm 100% disabled now. That covers everything from Dr visits, my meds help finding shelter and lots of other things. I now have a van and a dog to keep me company as most my friends left me and good for that as they were the ones I dinking and getting high with. I got a job helping people now and really got into history and have a side gig with a museum. Thank you to that officer that cared about me enough to not send me away. I'm not a criminal, just a victim of circumstance that just needed help and a direction to go. Thank you for reacting to this song. Much love
Listen brother Your story mirrors my life almost exactly and as soon as I started reading your comments it blew my mind and as I sit here in my Room with my trusty little dog Leyla my true companion and the one I know that will never abandon me I feel like there somebody out there that knows that I am not alone. Thank you
Aussie combat vet l hit the jim beam hard when I first got out,my family cut me off & l spiralled until I met my Kathleen, unfortunately l lost her 7yrs ago to breast cancer We’ll regroup in Valhalla brother for the final parade🇦🇺🇺🇸
Remember, Jesus saved the murderer on the cross before he died. Everyone is redeemable if you will accept him and believe! From vet to vet, thank you for your service!
Yea though I walk through the valley of death I shall fear no evil, for I am the baddest motherfucker in the valley. Prayer said every night before we went to bed in boot camp. USMC
What's interesting is that in Europe, the Netherlands where I live, people ask me why in the world I joined the army voluntarily. And when I talk to Americans, they tell me thank you for your service. Ex infantry recon platoon btw and this video hits home for me. Support 5fdp and veteran organisations if you can.
@@Mart687 thank you for your service! Anyone who joins the military voluntarily should be thanked...no matter what country you're from. Whether seeing combat or not, you took that risk and gave your life for a greater purpose, knowing the possible outcome. And for that, you all deserve respect and thanks. Again, thank you for your service!
Marine Veteran here, All services, we are all brothers in arms, we all bleed red. This video makes one think of just where you stand when returning from combat. As the lyrics say "What have I become, I'm on the wrong side of heaven" So many can't deal with that and civilian life. Brothers, Help is there please reach out.. Thank you Gitana for this reaction. More people need to be made aware and help our veterans. God Bless and be Blessed
I did 2 yours in Vietnam. When I came home I had alot of problems with confusion and a whole lot of uncontrollable anger. I finally got help. Alot of vets don't
@@MrTech226 how so?? Its the sa.e exact song. Same lyrics. Interpret it however you want i guess. Have you heard offspring sing it on the piano? I saw them do it live and it makes it feel like a completely different song
@@jonathanritter7364 oh, my bad, I thought that I read they did.... I probably got them mixed up with another band. Oh wait a minute, band was Distributed when they did their version of Sound of Silence. David Dramian stated words were changed.....
Veteran here as well, thanks for letting the whole video play through. For me the wrong side of heaven = we did what we did was for the good, the righteous side of hell= what we had to do to get the mission complete.
I whole heartedly agree. In Christian beliefs we are told. Thal shalt not kill...and yet you do only because you have to to save others. Thank you for your service brother no matter how small my gratitude may be. You have it
As someone once said to me: People can sleep soundly at night because strong men are willing to do terrible things and bear the weight of it forever all to keep strangers safe.
Thank you from a combat vet (82nd, dessert storm). Keeping the message getting out there. I've lost more brothers and sisters from themselves. Then while in combat. Again thank you for the message an giving a sh t. To many people don't know or even worse, don't care. I've heard it more often, "They volunteered" than "what can I do to help" or even a simple "thank you".
It's been a year since you reacted to this song, but as a US Army vet I served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, so I just wanted to express my gratitude for your uploading this content...
"Wrong side of heaven, righteous side of hell" is the argument Vets have in their minds... you sign up to serve, do what is right, and sometimes you don't, or the things you end up doing maybe you question. It's a balance. Are you on the righteous side for what you did out there, or is what you did.. not? I've always considered it a play on emotions and thought process's, it differs from Veteran to Veteran.
Glad you reacted to this. I get my medical care through the Veterans Administration and they do their best with what they're given or most do. It's the lack of funds and personnel that hurts. Also needing mental health care still comes with a stigma, I'm asking as someone who has received care that if a person needs care support them.
I hear you brother. Even when I go see my provider at my VA its just so awkward. I know whats broken but we were trained and taught to be strong. So how can I sit there and sound like a sissy? I sit there and just cant wait for it to be over.
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You have vets from 2 wars, three police actions and countless skirmishes. Here in the US and the brother's in arms in the UK... Many go, not understanding what their country is asking of them. The words on the page stating that 'I swear that I will abide by my duty up to and including forfeiting my life in the defense of my country'... are just words. I'll come home. I'll be fine. And they sign. Then they train, then they learn to think like a solider to be in your Military Mind. You go out and do things no human should ever have to do to another human. You see things you can't unsee. You come home and are told to get on with life. To get over it. You have the person you married use your military service against you to take your kids from you in their best interest. You have dreams and flashbacks. You hear a sound... a car backfiring, fireworks, some stupid video game, and you're back in it. People look at you like you crazy. They don'y understand. You are called a War Monger at colleges, and have your application turned down because of your views. Politicians call you unstable because you had the desire to serve. You are told you can't own a weapon because you know how to use it and are unsafe. That my dear is what this song is about. How can we do what we have to do and be on the Wrong side of Heaven? My unit was the 3rd of the 18th... I was a Soldier... may God have Mercy on my Soul!
I do love this band. I am also a veteran, the way i have taken this is in the eyes of others because of what we have to do and have done in servering our country, we are on the wrong side of heaven but the rightious side of hell.
I have a couple family members that were in Iraq One joind after 9/11 he has S.T.P.D. I seen him run to his bedroom one night because of fireworks were going off out side Though that was the only time I seen this happen,it was a reminder of what our men and women go through and it's all for love of country and fighting to keep our rights has humans. And it saddens me with all the riots and protesting going on and see people standing face to face and shouting at them and telling them that there no hero just a ass kisser to the Presdient, and burning the Flag. it's a crazy and sad time we're living in today Great song, Great reaction Stay Safe 😍 😍
@Rick Wallace I just want to thank you for including woman in your comment. Many people forget that women do and have served. Many have participated in wars and are vets. They tend to get overlooked in these types of comments. It’s sad that people unintentionally forget about these people just because we don’t usually think of women as soldiers or fighters. All veterans need our help and respect.
Iraq vet here 08-09 Sadr city Iraq. “Wrong side of heaven” to me seems to be the dichotomy between fighting for what’s right (your country, other nations and peoples) sacrificing your life for others a “heavenly pursuit” that requires the soldier to do something so violent and evil on its own, (killing others). In other words doing something bad to achieve an ultimate good. I believe this to be his view of himself in societal perspective. The righteous side of hell” I believe to be from an internal view of himself and that struggle. Basically the same dichotomy but in reverse. His struggle or “hell that he has to go through for doing such bad things to help achieve a “righteous goal” or for “righteous” reasons. In other words doing bad to achieve an ultimate good is putting him in a state of hell internally.
I served as a grunt with 10th Mtn. To all who served, I am proud to call you my Brothers and Sisters. For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know
Robert Winters, respect brother, makes a great point. For me (Army 1990-1998 - Gulf war vet) "Wrong side of Heaven" to me means that, on a religious aspect, thou shall not kill .... but we are taught to do as our government asks, which is the "Righteous side of Hell". Conflict does infect our brains after, which explains the % of suicide among vets. Most days are good, but some are hard to deal with. (Signed - still here and working on it)
I am an Army veteran that served in combat, and this song touched exactly what most of us felt returning home. We did not fit in, and still have issues at times, which this song means with the title. Five Finger Death Punch does alot of work with veterans here in the states, as well as hiring homeless veterans when on tour at stops.
A couple years ago I stopped at a store, bought myself a bottle of water and bag of beef jerky. A half mile down the road I passed a disheveled man holding a cardboard sign (don't recall what the sign said), but he had on a military style jacket. I turned around to go give him my bottle of water and jerky. I don't tell this story to brag or be "virtuous" because it was the best I could do for the man. I tell it because he begged me to get out of the truck so he could thank and hug me. Said he spent time in Iraq. It still chokes me up today wishing I could have done more for him. I'll never forget that man and his face.
Thank you for reacting to this awesome song and getting the message out about our veterans that are out there. I myself am a 20 year veteran, consider myself one of the lucky ones because I never had to go thru anything that the men in the video went thru.
That last scene in this video never fails to bring me to tears When "Jacoby" sees his former teammate in the state of destitution and goes to his side to help him Brings me to tears every time
Current Canadian Army Infantryman here; I just wanted to say if anyone needs help don't feel ashamed to get help; I had a lot friends pass away and I've almost come to that point myself after getting beat nearly to the end point by a large group of folks but shit gets brighter at the end of the tunnel if you push yourself to get help. Never give up on live if your at that point. Anyways excellent video keep up the awesome work !
Thank you so much for letting it run! As a veteran myself so many of us flock to this music and the msg cannot be clearer! The msg of the song is the inner conflict most veterans have with their souls having to do horrible things to protect freedom and those they love and then bury those horrible things and try to be normal when you get home!
Great reaction Gitana. If a person doesn’t shed tears watching this they’re not human. I’m a huge advocate for helping my fellow veterans who are going through this as I’m fortunate enough to not. To all my brothers and sisters in arms You’ll always be in my thoughts and prayers.
At the end the guy in the suit is the Jacoby guy from earlier in the video that got shot and the guy sitting down is the guy that grabbed him and got him up when they were in that firefight. He's saying it's Jacoby you saved my life brother. Its heavy to see them when they were in the military versus what happens to them when they get back to civilian life. Its true and that makes it so much more upsetting.
Thank you for reacting to this video. Five Finger has done much to raise awareness of the plight of military veterans like those in the video and myself. There are many metaphors in this videos. The US Marines call themselves the devil dogs. So a lot of meaning.
I know Five Finger, and love them, I also love the fact that they have always supported our troops. And for our Veterans, ya'll have people out here, who would give the shirt off of our backs, to help you out, we all owe you a lot more than that.
I'm a 53 year old vet this song means a lot to those of us who need the most help but get nothing you see all the help lines yet its still a huge problem
Four combat tours, out of the military on medical retirement. It’s about how life sucks for us vets, we hurt, we have ptsd, the stats are against so many of us to succeed post military life. Emotional song by a great band
Gitana, I'm so glad you reacted to this song. As many have said, it means a lot to those of us who have served, especially given the issues this song raises: PTSD, mental health, divorce, homelessness. These things are things, I feel, those of who served, and are serving, deal with more than those who don't. The sad truth is, these issues don't get enough attention -- especially for those who sacrifice for others, and some of whom make the ultimate sacrifice, so others can live free. All I can say is, on behalf of all vets and active-duty, reserve, and inactive service-members: Thank you. Thank you, so much. What you have done is very much greatly appreciated. 💗 Note: Since you asked, what this song is about is the struggle of a soldier or Marine, in trying to do what they know to be right, and when their service is over, having to deal with other issues because of it. It is something I would not wish on my worst enemy, and it is a hard road to hoe. The "Heaven or Hell," "God and the Devil" metaphor is really a metaphor for "good vs evil," and the soldier or Marine trying to come to terms with, as I said, what they know to be right, while others call them evil, cruel, inhumane, unjust, or outright immoral. Because of these things, a lot of veterans feel that those in the civilian population will never understand the sacrifices of those who do serve, and those that have served.
To any veteran who thinks they can go it alone, dealing with whatever issue(s) they are dealing with: I say to you, please...get help if you need it. If you think you are alone, fighting your battles, know that _you are not alone, and you never were._ I ask you: Were you alone in-country? During the firefight when you got hit? During the ambush where your Humvee got hit by an IED? No, you were not -- you had your brothers and sisters in uniform to watch your six. And now, you still do, and you always have had, people to watch your six. You do not fight your battles alone. And even when you feel like you do, or that you are, remember this: "When you can't run, you walk. When you can't walk, you crawl. And when you can't crawl...when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you." ~ From "Firefly" episode 11, "The Message"
I want to thank you for reacting to this. I served 19 years in the U.S. Army and was forced to retire due to severe PTSD. I might be broken, but I would have done it again...
I joined the US Air Force with the hopes that I could rectify many of the things that I wished I could have. What I later understood is that I was the only one who could change that. However, I learned honor and dignity for what I did. This is not a metaphor. When you do things, due to orders, that are unspeakable, you hold them in. It's why so many veterans suffer from PTS and wind up unable to live in a normal society. I was in a group of all races, religion and belief. I came home to something different. One thing I will say, the more talent you posses, the less chance you have to be a "normal" human being. I have a loving family that has not wavered through my struggles and have helped me immensely , I am blessed. Though i have struggled with addiction. depression and other social issues, I am still here and proud to have served. I know I did things that I can only hope God will forgive me for, but if I go to hell I hope I'm in a place where I can be held in regard for the things I did. I will leave it in His hands.
Thank you from a U.S. Veteran who also works everyday at a VA Hospital trying to help my brothers and sisters, for taking in this video. I deployed twice once in 2001 and again in 2003. I appreciate the help in bringing awareness to the struggles of all of us. Some more than others...
I love 5 finger they came over and played for us while I was in Iraq. I believe that this song is about the war that us veterans wage within ourselves about still being a good person but having to do evil by taking a life to defend our loved ones at home and our brothers and sisters standing by our side
Yeah, at the end of the video, the Black Business Man, was a team mate of the Homeless White Guy. In fact earlier in the video the White Guy saved the Black guys life while he was wounded and under fire. So it was a chance for the Black guy to try and save his buddies life, getting him off the streets. I regards to the line “I’m on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of Hell” refers to guys who served in combat, had to do some horrible things, but for what they believed were the right reasons. Being stuck in that kind of limbo can cause a lot of inner turmoil.
You can never watch this and not cry. I'll admit I have watched this Video many times in a row and still tear up every time. Thank you to everyone who has served for us. My hats off to all of our troops
This is so true I lost so many brothers over there to come home and loose even more awesome resemblance of what we go threw we fought but came home still fighting
As a veteran it is shameful how we treat veterans in this country. Like disposable toys that have outlived their usefulness. People here like to "thank" us for our service. It is a largely meaningless gesture that makes them feel good and move on while many of us struggle horrifically with the lasting effects of what our country asked of us. I don't blame them for it, it such a systemic issue that all they can really do is say thanks.
speaking as an American with a few Veteran friends. 2/3 of the Veteran friends I know have attempted suicide due to PTSD. This song hits so close to home it's crazy. love the reaction btw, all feels aside.
I served twice. I am a Gulf War, and then I signed back up in 07 to go to Iraq War. It’s fighting the battle that you are taking lives when it’s morally wrong or a sin. I am suffer from PTSD, bipolar depression, and anxiety from my yr in Iraq. I really I love you for keeping this in public view.❤
I served 27 years in the Army, 24 in specops. I did 11 overseas combat tours. I was one of the lucky ones. So many aren't. I hadn't shed a tear since I was 12 years old when my grandfather passed away. But I cried the first time I heard this song and saw this video.
Gitana I'm a veteran, the US Navy. I have a really good friend retired Marine major who helps lead an organization called 22 kill shot.they name the organization that because there are approximately 22 veterans that take their lives every day, and they are working to try to intervene and help them and get the help they need. 22 kill shot right now I believe is only in America. The May soon go worldwide! God bless all our veterans!
It was definitely my pleasure sir to serve this country. I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States I still take this serious today even though I'm not on active duty. God bless brother
I was fortunate enough to find the help I needed. I am still in the Marines and almost slipped into a deep depression to that very point. It's hard to understand the feeling of taking someone's life even in the time of war it still doesn't sit well. Understanding that it was them or me it was still someone's brother father husband son that I took the lives of. It's still hard to think of that. Way too many veterans can't get the help I did. People look at the signs of these vets asking for help and don't just roll up your windows or walk by them. These men and women have given up their freedom for you and for us still serving. Sometimes all it takes is someone to listen to them
Just some random thoughts, I was an Army Airborne Ranger. Fought in 2 different parts of the world. I never u understood 'weakness' for the longest time; "Suck it up and drive on!" Is the motto. Your family tells you that you are different, your not the same person. Civilians seem so weak and un-disciplined. It takes awhile to conform to societal 'norms' but you feel like you are always suppressing a big part of you. You learn to deal with the thoughts and dreams; Better they die for their cause than I die for mine, right? As Stan Counts commented earlier, done to many bad things to go to heaven but not evil enough for hell... I never achieved all I wanted to and should have. Thought about mercenary work, French foreign legion etc. but could not could not square that with God...but does it matter? Thank you to all the brothers in arms for your service to our country & very Un-grateful countries around the globe.
This is one of my favorite bands and songs. Thank you for sharing your reaction. As a veteran with a family of veterans,, I appreciate your attention and respect
Her reaction at the end is exactly how everyone should feel. You should be sad and pissed off at society for letting veterans become a form of second class citizen.
It’s a metaphor for what he’s done feeling unworthy of heaven but not evil enough for Hell. It’s good, love to see their reactions. I’m a Veteran of Desert Storm.
I decided to see your reaction to this video/song after watching your reaction to Josh Turner. I spent 9 years in the US Air Force. I joined in 2002, and was sent to Italy as a 19 year old in 2003. I was deployed to Iraq and landed there on my 20th birthday in Feb 2004 in Baghdad. I remember mortars, artillery, and return fire. I was lucky enough to never be involved in a gunfight, but the mortars still haunt me to this day. Wrong side of heaven....I was willing to fight for what I believed in and for the people I left behind, even if it meant crossing lines I never thought possible. Righteous side of hell.....I knew my fight and my brothers and sisters fight was just, even when others didn't, but I would never let it get too far out of control. I remember getting back from Iraq, to Italy, watching families reunite....and then standing there, by myself as a 20 year old, with noone around to welcome me back like my coworkers had. I also remember A1C Holt that never made it back either. I remember the mortars. I remember everything. FFDP does a damn good job of bringing our message to the front with songs like this and others, and not just ours, but also their own message of their own struggles.
5FDP have always been big on the military side of things and this song really does hit home and they're so often forgotten about, by the people and especially by those who sent them to war in the first place. The country should better protect those who served to protect us. I have a military family here in blighty and it's the same over here too and it's saddening (see Lee Rigby as a prime example) to all military here current and past thank you.
@@mojorisen5150 you do realize that Johnny cash covered the nine inch nails song..not the other way around dumbass.in fact Trent reznor produced Johnny cashs last 2 albums.
Thank you! As a United States veteran having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, this is amazing. EVERYONE needs to see this video. They need to read these facts. Thank you for bringing this to your collective. As a combat veteran with PTSD, this means the world to us.
thank you so much for your reaction. i'm a combat veteran and have lost my marriage, my house and everything to my PTS. I've been fortunate enough to be able to start to build my life again over the last couple of years but every day is a struggle. Again, thank you for your heartfelt reaction to such an important song. "You saved my life, Brother" will always get me. That's real. The statistics have only gotten worse. there are many more homeless vets on the streets and the number of veteran suicides has about doubled to about 1 per hour. this has to stop
I am a new subscriber who just found your channel today, as a very proud Patriotic American citizen I wanted to thank you for all the love you show us ❤️ I have seen you react to the Star Spangled Banner as you never heard it, Toby Keith's Courtesy of the Red white and blue, where were you when the world stopped turning, have you forgotten and this video I have loved every one I have seen so far. You are a wonderful beautiful soul and you have as much patriotism for my great country as I do.
Good intentions and concern for the few that need it are of course appreciated but to offer a balanced perspective I for one know numerous vets, including combat arms vets with multiple tours, and they are all living happy, productive lives. Plus I think it is safe to say we are all very grateful we live in the US.
It’s pretty much saying that in combat sometimes you have no other option but to do things that you could never imagine doing while you are at home with your family, and those things stay with you forever. Thank you for reviewing this video!
My brother’s ptsd keeps him up and only allows him 3 hours of sleep a night. Alcoholism has seeped in. He preferred to work nights till a bad sugar beet harvest season cut his job short.
As a combat vet let him know he's not alone. And it's okay to get help. I know i didn't for a long time, after my second dui i got some help and I've been sober 5 years now. It's okay to reach out, and most importantly he's not alone.
Another extremely powerful video they have is "Coming Down". Thank goodness for bands like this who use their platform to raise awareness of important issues.
Thank you for letting the video run. Far too many of my fellow brothers and sisters are lost and forgotten after sacrificing everything for us. Our government looks upon us all as "Disposable". We need better protection for those who defend us all. Peace!!!!!
I am in total agreement with you to many vetrans are left hopelessly struggling with ptsd and no one to talk to or to turn to . I grew up in the forces life as my dad was a member of the raf and i have seen what war can do to people and families first hand . My dad was in the first gulf war and served 3 tours and when he came back he wasn't the same man i remembered but he was one of the lucky ones and managed to get the help he needed and with time patience and understanding he was nearly himself again after 3 years of therapy. We need more help for our vets end of story.
if you need help please reach out, but to answer her question, some feel like hell, and think thats where were are bound to, so yes , it is about dealing with goood and evil.
Excellent song. Thanks for watching from a US veteran served 3 tours in Afghanistan. Means so much you showed this.
Darse Ayres...thank you for your service. God bless you and yours
Thank you for your service
Thank you so much for your service brother
From one vet in the sandbox to another, thank you for your service.
Thank you!!!
I am a US veteran. I lost my family and drank and drugged my pains away. I spent a time living out of my truck. I o got drunk one night and flipped out. I got arrested and a similar thing happened to me. The cop that arrested me had been in country and my unit relived his so he could go home. He spent the whole night with me in the ER as he didn't take me to jail. He then took me to the VA to get help. I'm 100% disabled now. That covers everything from Dr visits, my meds help finding shelter and lots of other things. I now have a van and a dog to keep me company as most my friends left me and good for that as they were the ones I dinking and getting high with. I got a job helping people now and really got into history and have a side gig with a museum. Thank you to that officer that cared about me enough to not send me away. I'm not a criminal, just a victim of circumstance that just needed help and a direction to go. Thank you for reacting to this song. Much love
Listen brother Your story mirrors my life almost exactly and as soon as I started reading your comments it blew my mind and as I sit here in my Room with my trusty little dog Leyla my true companion and the one I know that will never abandon me I feel like there somebody out there that knows that I am not alone. Thank you
Aussie combat vet
l hit the jim beam hard when I first got out,my family cut me off & l spiralled until I met my Kathleen, unfortunately l lost her 7yrs ago to breast cancer
We’ll regroup in Valhalla brother for the final parade🇦🇺🇺🇸
The metaphor, as you call it, is that he feels he's done too many bad things to go to heaven, but he's not an evil enough person to belong in hell.
That's the summary of my time in the sandbox.................
So very very true. Sums up my time and how i feel as well
@@stevecavin9257 thank you for your service
Remember, Jesus saved the murderer on the cross before he died. Everyone is redeemable if you will accept him and believe! From vet to vet, thank you for your service!
In other words, living in the grey of a black (hell) and white (heaven) world.
"As George Orwell pointed out, people sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Fuck yes. Ive kicked someone out of my house and life for making fun of that saying proudly mounted on the wall at home.
Yea though I walk through the valley of death I shall fear no evil, for I am the baddest motherfucker in the valley. Prayer said every night before we went to bed in boot camp. USMC
What's interesting is that in Europe, the Netherlands where I live, people ask me why in the world I joined the army voluntarily. And when I talk to Americans, they tell me thank you for your service. Ex infantry recon platoon btw and this video hits home for me. Support 5fdp and veteran organisations if you can.
@@Mart687 thank you for your service! Anyone who joins the military voluntarily should be thanked...no matter what country you're from. Whether seeing combat or not, you took that risk and gave your life for a greater purpose, knowing the possible outcome. And for that, you all deserve respect and thanks. Again, thank you for your service!
Marine Veteran here, All services, we are all brothers in arms, we all bleed red. This video makes one think of just where you stand when returning from combat. As the lyrics say "What have I become, I'm on the wrong side of heaven" So many can't deal with that and civilian life. Brothers, Help is there please reach out.. Thank you Gitana for this reaction. More people need to be made aware and help our veterans. God Bless and be Blessed
Semper, Brother... well said. ('99 - '07)
Thank you for your service sir.
Thankyou, much love.
Amen brother. No matter the uniform you are all my brothers and sisters. You’ll always be in my heart.
Robert Army for 25 years here. My Brother in Arms you just put rounds on target!
I did 2 yours in Vietnam. When I came home I had alot of problems with confusion and a whole lot of uncontrollable anger. I finally got help. Alot of vets don't
Dale Dunlap, thank you for your service. God bles you and yours.
Thank you for your service Sir. Happy you got help & are still around. Much respect & love!
Welcome Home, Soldier. You are APPRECIATED.
I don't actually normally celebrate service even though I am likely to pursue LEO but this song makes me cry everytime, Be well sir.I support you.
Dale,
I was a kid during those days, I wish that you and fellow veterans were treated better back then from that unpopular War. Salute Sir!
a real true song about the world today FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH - GONE AWAY. you may need a box or 2 of tissues
It was done well - but the version (original?) by The Offspring was chilling (at least for me).
@@michaelbartelme9761 Offspring's version is mainly about Drug Addiction, but I am not going to spoil it for Gitana
@@MrTech226 how so?? Its the sa.e exact song. Same lyrics. Interpret it however you want i guess. Have you heard offspring sing it on the piano? I saw them do it live and it makes it feel like a completely different song
@@jonathanritter7364 oh, my bad, I thought that I read they did....
I probably got them mixed up with another band. Oh wait a minute, band was Distributed when they did their version of Sound of Silence. David Dramian stated words were changed.....
I cried like hell when I heard that song but I absolutely love it
yes, most dont read the lips in the final scenes. hits like a hammer
You saved my life brother!!!!
Gives me shivers every time I see the video
I saw “you saved me brother”
Veteran here as well, thanks for letting the whole video play through. For me the wrong side of heaven = we did what we did was for the good, the righteous side of hell= what we had to do to get the mission complete.
Thankyou, much love.
I whole heartedly agree. In Christian beliefs we are told. Thal shalt not kill...and yet you do only because you have to to save others. Thank you for your service brother no matter how small my gratitude may be. You have it
As someone once said to me:
People can sleep soundly at night because strong men are willing to do terrible things and bear the weight of it forever all to keep strangers safe.
Thank you from a combat vet (82nd, dessert storm). Keeping the message getting out there. I've lost more brothers and sisters from themselves. Then while in combat.
Again thank you for the message an giving a sh t. To many people don't know or even worse, don't care. I've heard it more often, "They volunteered" than "what can I do to help" or even a simple "thank you".
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service sir. We appreciate your sacrifice.
Thankyou, much love.
AATW!!!
Well put D/S Brother.
It's been a year since you reacted to this song, but as a US Army vet I served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, so I just wanted to express my gratitude for your uploading this content...
"Wrong side of heaven, righteous side of hell" is the argument Vets have in their minds... you sign up to serve, do what is right, and sometimes you don't, or the things you end up doing maybe you question. It's a balance. Are you on the righteous side for what you did out there, or is what you did.. not? I've always considered it a play on emotions and thought process's, it differs from Veteran to Veteran.
Glad you reacted to this. I get my medical care through the Veterans Administration and they do their best with what they're given or most do. It's the lack of funds and personnel that hurts. Also needing mental health care still comes with a stigma, I'm asking as someone who has received care that if a person needs care support them.
It’s not that it’s a lack of funds it’s that it’s ran by the government, anything run by the government is way too expensive and ran like shit.
I hear you brother. Even when I go see my provider at my VA its just so awkward. I know whats broken but we were trained and taught to be strong. So how can I sit there and sound like a sissy? I sit there and just cant wait for it to be over.
Find out how they lie to us about federal money. What they do is PRETEND there is not enough money so the corruption scammers can then con us about taking it over and improving it. The scam is that when they take over they can get basically unlimited government money. That is because privatizers can bill the government ANY AMOUNT, providing massive exec salaries and insanely high profits. There is no real oversight since this was devised as a scam to enrich the people who knew about government money and would lie to us about all of it. Wall Street firms invest, knowing that profits are guaranteed by government money. They all know that federal money is NOT "our tax dollars", it can be issued IN ANY AMOUNT for anything that is physically possible!
So when you see how the scam works, you also see why BOTH parties lie us into wars, vote for war money, fight AGAINST real healthcare for all (they want to keep the PRIVATIZED - not private - healthcare insurance system that enriches the corrupt while NOT giving us proper healthcare), etc. Our war companies, detention centers, many prisons, healthcare insurance, parts of Medicare and the Post Office, and more, are all privatized. The liars call them "private" to dupe us more, because they know there is public backlash against privatization.
Here are a few econ experts of the many who try to inform the public about how the people in power are lying to dupe us "peasants". See how EASILY we can actually be providing affordable housing, healthcare for all, excellent social support systems, good schools, good mental health care, great things like a Job Guarantee which those in power have BEEN HIDING from us, etc.
1) www.forbes.com/sites/johntharvey/2015/11/06/yes-there-is-a-free-lunch/#31404bd05a6d
2) mythfighter.com/2019/01/24/if-you-could-provide-free-comprehensive-healthcare-to-everyone/
You have vets from 2 wars, three police actions and countless skirmishes. Here in the US and the brother's in arms in the UK... Many go, not understanding what their country is asking of them. The words on the page stating that 'I swear that I will abide by my duty up to and including forfeiting my life in the defense of my country'... are just words. I'll come home. I'll be fine. And they sign. Then they train, then they learn to think like a solider to be in your Military Mind. You go out and do things no human should ever have to do to another human. You see things you can't unsee. You come home and are told to get on with life. To get over it. You have the person you married use your military service against you to take your kids from you in their best interest. You have dreams and flashbacks. You hear a sound... a car backfiring, fireworks, some stupid video game, and you're back in it. People look at you like you crazy. They don'y understand. You are called a War Monger at colleges, and have your application turned down because of your views. Politicians call you unstable because you had the desire to serve. You are told you can't own a weapon because you know how to use it and are unsafe. That my dear is what this song is about. How can we do what we have to do and be on the Wrong side of Heaven? My unit was the 3rd of the 18th... I was a Soldier... may God have Mercy on my Soul!
I do love this band. I am also a veteran, the way i have taken this is in the eyes of others because of what we have to do and have done in servering our country, we are on the wrong side of heaven but the rightious side of hell.
I have a couple family members that were in Iraq
One joind after 9/11 he has S.T.P.D. I seen him run to his bedroom one night because of fireworks were going off out side Though that was the only time I seen this happen,it was a reminder of what our men and women go through and it's all for love of country and fighting to keep our rights has humans. And it saddens me with all the riots and protesting going on and see people standing face to face and shouting at them and telling them that there no hero just a ass kisser to the Presdient, and burning the Flag. it's a crazy and sad time we're living in today
Great song, Great reaction
Stay Safe 😍 😍
@Rick Wallace I just want to thank you for including woman in your comment. Many people forget that women do and have served. Many have participated in wars and are vets. They tend to get overlooked in these types of comments. It’s sad that people unintentionally forget about these people just because we don’t usually think of women as soldiers or fighters. All veterans need our help and respect.
Iraq vet here 08-09 Sadr city Iraq. “Wrong side of heaven” to me seems to be the dichotomy between fighting for what’s right (your country, other nations and peoples) sacrificing your life for others a “heavenly pursuit” that requires the soldier to do something so violent and evil on its own, (killing others). In other words doing something bad to achieve an ultimate good. I believe this to be his view of himself in societal perspective. The righteous side of hell” I believe to be from an internal view of himself and that struggle. Basically the same dichotomy but in reverse. His struggle or “hell that he has to go through for doing such bad things to help achieve a “righteous goal” or for “righteous” reasons. In other words doing bad to achieve an ultimate good is putting him in a state of hell internally.
I served as a grunt with 10th Mtn. To all who served, I am proud to call you my Brothers and Sisters. For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know
Robert Winters, respect brother, makes a great point. For me (Army 1990-1998 - Gulf war vet) "Wrong side of Heaven" to me means that, on a religious aspect, thou shall not kill .... but we are taught to do as our government asks, which is the "Righteous side of Hell". Conflict does infect our brains after, which explains the % of suicide among vets. Most days are good, but some are hard to deal with. (Signed - still here and working on it)
I am an Army veteran that served in combat, and this song touched exactly what most of us felt returning home. We did not fit in, and still have issues at times, which this song means with the title.
Five Finger Death Punch does alot of work with veterans here in the states, as well as hiring homeless veterans when on tour at stops.
A couple years ago I stopped at a store, bought myself a bottle of water and bag of beef jerky. A half mile down the road I passed a disheveled man holding a cardboard sign (don't recall what the sign said), but he had on a military style jacket. I turned around to go give him my bottle of water and jerky.
I don't tell this story to brag or be "virtuous" because it was the best I could do for the man. I tell it because he begged me to get out of the truck so he could thank and hug me. Said he spent time in Iraq.
It still chokes me up today wishing I could have done more for him. I'll never forget that man and his face.
Thank you for letting the Veteran organizations run on the screen. Thank you from an Iraqi Freedom veteran. FFDP. NUF SAID.
Thank you Mr. Bell for your service.
This is really awesome of you! Thank You for letting it run.
Thank you for this after 54 years it still never goes away. I tried to check out twice but both failed Vietnam 1965 & 66
Bless you for letting the list of organizations run. This video is not easily forgotten.
Thank you for letting the organization list at the end be shown !!!!!
Thank you for reacting to this awesome song and getting the message out about our veterans that are out there. I myself am a 20 year veteran, consider myself one of the lucky ones because I never had to go thru anything that the men in the video went thru.
From a 20+ year / 4 tour Army Veteran, Thank you for this reaction.
That last scene in this video never fails to bring me to tears
When "Jacoby" sees his former teammate in the state of destitution and goes to his side to help him
Brings me to tears every time
Current Canadian Army Infantryman here; I just wanted to say if anyone needs help don't feel ashamed to get help; I had a lot friends pass away and I've almost come to that point myself after getting beat nearly to the end point by a large group of folks but shit gets brighter at the end of the tunnel if you push yourself to get help. Never give up on live if your at that point. Anyways excellent video keep up the awesome work !
I'm 52 an old metal head and this is now my favorite band. I love your reactions. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for letting it run! As a veteran myself so many of us flock to this music and the msg cannot be clearer! The msg of the song is the inner conflict most veterans have with their souls having to do horrible things to protect freedom and those they love and then bury those horrible things and try to be normal when you get home!
Great reaction Gitana. If a person doesn’t shed tears watching this they’re not human. I’m a huge advocate for helping my fellow veterans who are going through this as I’m fortunate enough to not. To all my brothers and sisters in arms You’ll always be in my thoughts and prayers.
At the end the guy in the suit is the Jacoby guy from earlier in the video that got shot and the guy sitting down is the guy that grabbed him and got him up when they were in that firefight. He's saying it's Jacoby you saved my life brother. Its heavy to see them when they were in the military versus what happens to them when they get back to civilian life. Its true and that makes it so much more upsetting.
5 finger has a song " Wash it all away" check it out , very good!
That's a good one and also Remember Everything !!!
I second that one!!
At the end the man is saying "it's me Jacoby, you saved my life brother, it's gonna be okay"
To me it looked like he said "you know me" not jacoby
Reading his lips, he said "You know me, you saved my life, brother"
Thank you for reacting to this video. Five Finger has done much to raise awareness of the plight of military veterans like those in the video and myself. There are many metaphors in this videos. The US Marines call themselves the devil dogs. So a lot of meaning.
I know Five Finger, and love them, I also love the fact that they have always supported our troops. And for our Veterans, ya'll have people out here, who would give the shirt off of our backs, to help you out, we all owe you a lot more than that.
Great band! One of the top entertainers to visit the troops during our deployments. Respect!
I'm a 53 year old vet this song means a lot to those of us who need the most help but get nothing you see all the help lines yet its still a huge problem
Four combat tours, out of the military on medical retirement. It’s about how life sucks for us vets, we hurt, we have ptsd, the stats are against so many of us to succeed post military life. Emotional song by a great band
You earned my respect by letting the veterans organization list play at the end. Not everyone does... thank you for that. Sincerely your new sub
Gitana, I'm so glad you reacted to this song. As many have said, it means a lot to those of us who have served, especially given the issues this song raises: PTSD, mental health, divorce, homelessness. These things are things, I feel, those of who served, and are serving, deal with more than those who don't.
The sad truth is, these issues don't get enough attention -- especially for those who sacrifice for others, and some of whom make the ultimate sacrifice, so others can live free.
All I can say is, on behalf of all vets and active-duty, reserve, and inactive service-members: Thank you. Thank you, so much. What you have done is very much greatly appreciated. 💗
Note: Since you asked, what this song is about is the struggle of a soldier or Marine, in trying to do what they know to be right, and when their service is over, having to deal with other issues because of it. It is something I would not wish on my worst enemy, and it is a hard road to hoe. The "Heaven or Hell," "God and the Devil" metaphor is really a metaphor for "good vs evil," and the soldier or Marine trying to come to terms with, as I said, what they know to be right, while others call them evil, cruel, inhumane, unjust, or outright immoral. Because of these things, a lot of veterans feel that those in the civilian population will never understand the sacrifices of those who do serve, and those that have served.
To any veteran who thinks they can go it alone, dealing with whatever issue(s) they are dealing with:
I say to you, please...get help if you need it. If you think you are alone, fighting your battles, know that _you are not alone, and you never were._ I ask you: Were you alone in-country? During the firefight when you got hit? During the ambush where your Humvee got hit by an IED? No, you were not -- you had your brothers and sisters in uniform to watch your six. And now, you still do, and you always have had, people to watch your six. You do not fight your battles alone. And even when you feel like you do, or that you are, remember this:
"When you can't run, you walk. When you can't walk, you crawl. And when you can't crawl...when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you." ~ From "Firefly" episode 11, "The Message"
I want to thank you for reacting to this. I served 19 years in the U.S. Army and was forced to retire due to severe PTSD. I might be broken, but I would have done it again...
I joined the US Air Force with the hopes that I could rectify many of the things that I wished I could have. What I later understood is that I was the only one who could change that. However, I learned honor and dignity for what I did. This is not a metaphor. When you do things, due to orders, that are unspeakable, you hold them in. It's why so many veterans suffer from PTS and wind up unable to live in a normal society. I was in a group of all races, religion and belief. I came home to something different. One thing I will say, the more talent you posses, the less chance you have to be a "normal" human being. I have a loving family that has not wavered through my struggles and have helped me immensely , I am blessed. Though i have struggled with addiction. depression and other social issues, I am still here and proud to have served. I know I did things that I can only hope God will forgive me for, but if I go to hell I hope I'm in a place where I can be held in regard for the things I did. I will leave it in His hands.
To truly understand you would have to be a vet. Airborne
AATW!!!
AATW
I love this song in a good way..
it's remembered me of my grandpha who was missing in action in 2003
they do a lot for cause's. there are many of there tunes that have a message to them.
They strongly support the US Military. Its reflected in a lot of their music.
Thank you from a U.S. Veteran who also works everyday at a VA Hospital trying to help my brothers and sisters, for taking in this video. I deployed twice once in 2001 and again in 2003. I appreciate the help in bringing awareness to the struggles of all of us. Some more than others...
My dad still has nightmares about the war in Vietnam. He's got Parkinson's disease right now and can't get any help from veterans affairs.
Tough...real..For you veterans out there...Thank You.....
You are quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam channel
I love 5 finger they came over and played for us while I was in Iraq. I believe that this song is about the war that us veterans wage within ourselves about still being a good person but having to do evil by taking a life to defend our loved ones at home and our brothers and sisters standing by our side
Yeah, at the end of the video, the Black Business Man, was a team mate of the Homeless White Guy. In fact earlier in the video the White Guy saved the Black guys life while he was wounded and under fire. So it was a chance for the Black guy to try and save his buddies life, getting him off the streets.
I regards to the line “I’m on the wrong side of Heaven and the righteous side of Hell” refers to guys who served in combat, had to do some horrible things, but for what they believed were the right reasons. Being stuck in that kind of limbo can cause a lot of inner turmoil.
You can never watch this and not cry. I'll admit I have watched this Video many times in a row and still tear up every time. Thank you to everyone who has served for us. My hats off to all of our troops
As a disabled AF vet, if this song didn't touch some part of you, you are soulless
This is so true I lost so many brothers over there to come home and loose even more awesome resemblance of what we go threw we fought but came home still fighting
As a veteran it is shameful how we treat veterans in this country. Like disposable toys that have outlived their usefulness. People here like to "thank" us for our service. It is a largely meaningless gesture that makes them feel good and move on while many of us struggle horrifically with the lasting effects of what our country asked of us. I don't blame them for it, it such a systemic issue that all they can really do is say thanks.
I do not live in the US, I live in Europe, but how can a country call itself great, while treating their vets like that? It hurts me so much.....
speaking as an American with a few Veteran friends. 2/3 of the Veteran friends I know have attempted suicide due to PTSD. This song hits so close to home it's crazy. love the reaction btw, all feels aside.
I served twice. I am a Gulf War, and then I signed back up in 07 to go to Iraq War. It’s fighting the battle that you are taking lives when it’s morally wrong or a sin. I am suffer from PTSD, bipolar depression, and anxiety from my yr in Iraq. I really I love you for keeping this in public view.❤
I served 27 years in the Army, 24 in specops. I did 11 overseas combat tours. I was one of the lucky ones. So many aren't. I hadn't shed a tear since I was 12 years old when my grandfather passed away. But I cried the first time I heard this song and saw this video.
Gitana I'm a veteran, the US Navy. I have a really good friend retired Marine major who helps lead an organization called 22 kill shot.they name the organization that because there are approximately 22 veterans that take their lives every day, and they are working to try to intervene and help them and get the help they need. 22 kill shot right now I believe is only in America. The May soon go worldwide! God bless all our veterans!
Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country.
It was definitely my pleasure sir to serve this country. I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States I still take this serious today even though I'm not on active duty. God bless brother
I was fortunate enough to find the help I needed. I am still in the Marines and almost slipped into a deep depression to that very point. It's hard to understand the feeling of taking someone's life even in the time of war it still doesn't sit well. Understanding that it was them or me it was still someone's brother father husband son that I took the lives of. It's still hard to think of that. Way too many veterans can't get the help I did. People look at the signs of these vets asking for help and don't just roll up your windows or walk by them. These men and women have given up their freedom for you and for us still serving. Sometimes all it takes is someone to listen to them
Gone away is another great one.
They have several good songs
Just some random thoughts,
I was an Army Airborne Ranger. Fought in 2 different parts of the world.
I never u understood 'weakness' for the longest time; "Suck it up and drive on!"
Is the motto.
Your family tells you that you are different, your not the same person. Civilians seem so weak and un-disciplined. It takes awhile
to conform to societal 'norms' but you feel like you are always suppressing a big part
of you.
You learn to deal with the thoughts and dreams; Better they die for their cause than I die for mine, right?
As Stan Counts commented earlier, done to many bad things to go to heaven but not evil enough for hell...
I never achieved all I wanted to and should have. Thought about mercenary work, French foreign legion etc. but could not could not square that with God...but does it matter?
Thank you to all the brothers in arms for your service to our country & very Un-grateful countries around the globe.
This is one of my favorite bands and songs. Thank you for sharing your reaction.
As a veteran with a family of veterans,, I appreciate your attention and respect
I'm glad you let the list keep rolling at the end. Well done. You've have another subscriber for that.
Her reaction at the end is exactly how everyone should feel. You should be sad and pissed off at society for letting veterans become a form of second class citizen.
It’s a metaphor for what he’s done feeling unworthy of heaven but not evil enough for Hell. It’s good, love to see their reactions. I’m a Veteran of Desert Storm.
U.S.Army Veteran...appreciates your reaction.
That's why I always listen to this band. No matter what the situation is, they tell the reality of it.
I'm a Vietnam Veteran and I'm aware of all this. It really made an impact on me. Thanks for the reaction to this song.
I decided to see your reaction to this video/song after watching your reaction to Josh Turner. I spent 9 years in the US Air Force. I joined in 2002, and was sent to Italy as a 19 year old in 2003. I was deployed to Iraq and landed there on my 20th birthday in Feb 2004 in Baghdad. I remember mortars, artillery, and return fire. I was lucky enough to never be involved in a gunfight, but the mortars still haunt me to this day. Wrong side of heaven....I was willing to fight for what I believed in and for the people I left behind, even if it meant crossing lines I never thought possible. Righteous side of hell.....I knew my fight and my brothers and sisters fight was just, even when others didn't, but I would never let it get too far out of control. I remember getting back from Iraq, to Italy, watching families reunite....and then standing there, by myself as a 20 year old, with noone around to welcome me back like my coworkers had. I also remember A1C Holt that never made it back either. I remember the mortars. I remember everything. FFDP does a damn good job of bringing our message to the front with songs like this and others, and not just ours, but also their own message of their own struggles.
Thanks for paying tribute to our military
I've been waiting anxiously for your eventual reaction to this impactful song and video. You did not disappoint. Thank you.
First time I've heard that song... 😭😭
Thank you for playing and reacting to that.
Love our military.. Bless you all
Fantastic song!!!!!! As a retired Veteran, it really hits home. Remember if you want to thank a Vet Be and American Worth Fighting for.
5FDP have always been big on the military side of things and this song really does hit home and they're so often forgotten about, by the people and especially by those who sent them to war in the first place. The country should better protect those who served to protect us. I have a military family here in blighty and it's the same over here too and it's saddening (see Lee Rigby as a prime example)
to all military here current and past thank you.
Have you reacted to Johnny Cash, Hurt? If you haven’t, please do because I reckon you’ll love it.
I prefer nine inch nails version
I prefer Johnny Cash OG. NIN is hardly Johnny Cash
@@mojorisen5150 you do realize that Johnny cash covered the nine inch nails song..not the other way around dumbass.in fact Trent reznor produced Johnny cashs last 2 albums.
As a vet I'm so appreciative that Five Finger did a song to alert others of our plight. So many fall through the cracks.
Coming from a family where every male member of my family going back 3 generations have served. This one always gets me in the feels.
The soldiers in this video are actually veterans.
Five Finger Death Punch are huge supporters of our military.
Thank you! As a United States veteran having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, this is amazing. EVERYONE needs to see this video. They need to read these facts. Thank you for bringing this to your collective. As a combat veteran with PTSD, this means the world to us.
thank you so much for your reaction. i'm a combat veteran and have lost my marriage, my house and everything to my PTS. I've been fortunate enough to be able to start to build my life again over the last couple of years but every day is a struggle. Again, thank you for your heartfelt reaction to such an important song. "You saved my life, Brother" will always get me. That's real. The statistics have only gotten worse. there are many more homeless vets on the streets and the number of veteran suicides has about doubled to about 1 per hour. this has to stop
Thanks for letting "that run" at the end. It's a reality for many and thanks for recognizing this.
I am a new subscriber who just found your channel today, as a very proud Patriotic American citizen I wanted to thank you for all the love you show us ❤️ I have seen you react to the Star Spangled Banner as you never heard it, Toby Keith's Courtesy of the Red white and blue, where were you when the world stopped turning, have you forgotten and this video I have loved every one I have seen so far. You are a wonderful beautiful soul and you have as much patriotism for my great country as I do.
Good intentions and concern for the few that need it are of course appreciated but to offer a balanced perspective I for one know numerous vets, including combat arms vets with multiple tours, and they are all living happy, productive lives. Plus I think it is safe to say we are all very grateful we live in the US.
I’ve seen FFDP 4 times in concert and never been disappointed. When the seasons change is another great song of there’s.
It’s pretty much saying that in combat sometimes you have no other option but to do things that you could never imagine doing while you are at home with your family, and those things stay with you forever. Thank you for reviewing this video!
My brother was a Marine and is at a VA hospital for his PTSD in PA and my father was a Marine and is also in VA hospital in Oregon
My brother’s ptsd keeps him up and only allows him 3 hours of sleep a night. Alcoholism has seeped in. He preferred to work nights till a bad sugar beet harvest season cut his job short.
As a combat vet let him know he's not alone. And it's okay to get help. I know i didn't for a long time, after my second dui i got some help and I've been sober 5 years now. It's okay to reach out, and most importantly he's not alone.
From a combat US Marine with PTSD, thank you for playing this!
Thank you for all you have done! Keep up the good fight 💗
Another extremely powerful video they have is "Coming Down". Thank goodness for bands like this who use their platform to raise awareness of important issues.
Thank you for letting the video run. Far too many of my fellow brothers and sisters are lost and forgotten after sacrificing everything for us. Our government looks upon us all as "Disposable". We need better protection for those who defend us all. Peace!!!!!
This song rips my heart out! I am an American, things are messed up right now, everybody who has faith, please pray for us.
He said "You know me" and "You saved my life brother"
EVRY. DAMned. TIME., this song gets my eye's sweating. Thanks for reacting to this.
I am in total agreement with you to many vetrans are left hopelessly struggling with ptsd and no one to talk to or to turn to . I grew up in the forces life as my dad was a member of the raf and i have seen what war can do to people and families first hand . My dad was in the first gulf war and served 3 tours and when he came back he wasn't the same man i remembered but he was one of the lucky ones and managed to get the help he needed and with time patience and understanding he was nearly himself again after 3 years of therapy. We need more help for our vets end of story.