I went to high school with the singer. Hes still the same. They have gone platinum with every album. They are very well known worldwide and very much about our veterans and the military
As a combat wounded veteran in a unpopular war this music gives me peace. No one understands what you experienced or went through. The death, pain and even the terror of combat cannot be washed away, I tired with alcohol for many years to no avail only destroys your life. Music heals and these guys nailed
As a disabled vet with TBI and PTSD, I live under a program called HUDVASH for homeless vets. I can tell you after being homeless for about 3 years, the program allows me to exist with a apartment. I can’t afford a car or anything really . I get enough to exist . It is just what it is. I will tell you it is my faith that keeps me here. The lord could have me today and it would be fine with me. Most morning’s I wake up thinking crap I’m still here. I have strong faith, so going heaven doesn’t scare me. What scares me, is living the rest of my life like have been, just existing. Yet, that decision is not mine to desire when my time is up. Only the Lord can say when he wants me. Just being honest.
Praying for you!!!!!!!! Thank you for your service and although I’ve not been in the military of any form, I HAVE STRUGGLED in the past as a young single female even working 2-3 jobs but having to crash on couches etc. or sleep in my old SUVS etc. so I DO understand THAT part of your struggle. THANK YOU STILL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND PRAYERS AGAIN THAT THINGS TAKE A TURN UPWARDS AGAIN FOR YOU!!!!! I have a great many friends and family who struggle and have in many ways. Plus a lot in the 1st Responder world too. I am part of that so I see that side. But I just try my best to be good to people and love them like Jesus would REGARDLESS (and that one is hard BUT REWARDING when it works) BUT SERIOUSLY HUGE PRAYERS AND THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
from a US army veteran 3 years Iraq two years Afghanistan honorable discharge you're right pastor America needs to do better especially for all of us who have put our life on the line for this country and for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
PTSD is no joke I've never cried so hard as when a former nco of mine was brought into er having an episode. I was on shift and though we served together for 3 years he had no idea who I was or where he was at I'll never forget seeing a person so dominated by fear and confusion. I went to a vacant room and cried realizing how blessed I was. Some gave their lives and some give their minds.
As a veterans wife,and coming from a military family, their lives will never be the same. It’s so sad! Please support our veterans any way you can. This song makes me cry every time 😢
Thank you Pastor. Out of well over a dozen reactions I've seen to this video, you actually equated Jacoby's life being saved and being lifted off the battle field by the homeless vet and when he recognized him later he says "you saved my life brother" and lifted him off the streets. Extremely powerful and indicative of the bond these heroes share during their time serving together. God bless you and our vets.
I'm a FFDP fan and I can't begin to express how much I appreciate the awareness for veterans they raise. Edit- Thank you. It took me the better part of the evening to watch this fully. Living a free life with my multi-generational family in this beautiful, FREE land BECAUSE OF these INCREDIBLY BRAVE members of the branches of our UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES who without regard of self, sign up to PROUDLY SERVE to protect us. They and their families can at any time will give up their all to ensure at the dawn of each day our flag still proudly stands masted and waving. Thank you Pastor James for sharing this. I'm grateful this awareness will continue to be raised through your channel, platform, and spirit. 🙏💜light
@@lorinasr7910 I mean every word and I will never cease to believe in the principles, values, and morals these sacrifices are made. It's like spitting in the faces of people who gave all so I don't have to and can rest easy, well... , knowing what I know- my life. I'm all for inclusivity, it's ultimately not up to me in a final judgement of another, I've got my own explanations to be concerned with. It just feels like in this pursuit of humanness the actual humans have been lost, and it's a disgrace that our veterans are amongst the lost. Thank you for your service/sacrifice, whether it be direct, familial, or however the connect. Love, light, and may your blessings be abundant
My dad is a US Marine combat veteran. He fought in Vietnam…I saw him struggle with PTSD, it made him so angry. He now helps other veterans who are going through the same. It actually helps him, helping his brothers & sisters from the past & present. Veterans are treated terribly, just saying thank you for your service means a lot, but, we need more action taken to help our veterans!
Same here. My dad was in the army and served in Vietnam. He too struggles with PTSD and finding help was insanely hard. He also helps other veterans. He went so far as to become an ordained minister so he could lead Bible study and fellowship with other veterans in a place where they can feel safe and not be surrounded by too many people.
What really touched my heart was last year I went with him to his army reunion in Rhode Island. The brotherhood they share is amazing and they welcomed me with open arms. Afterward we drove up to Maine which is where his family is from. While we were sight seeing, a Vietnamese family approached him (he was wearing a Vietnam veteran hat) and thanked him for fighting for them. Let me tell you, there was no shortage of tears that day.
@@jenniferblake3296 oh my goodness, blessings to your father & a big thank you to him for serving! That would be a real tear jerker for sure, absolutely beautiful moment.
My husband has friends that had ptsd that committed suicide....my husband often talks about death...he served 21 yrs was in Iraq,Kuwait, and on recovery missions to help the people in Haiti when a ship capsized and drowned many people....anyway thank you Sir....
My father was a Vietnam Veteran and Neurodivergent (Back in the day, Learning Disabled.) He had to fight just to get basic services. He had to advocate for himself.
I had a heart attack in basic training(army) and was sent home, my father and his father before him came from the military, I've never once heard someone say they wished more people realized what they sacrificed, it would be amazing for the men and women to get the honor and recognition they deserve. But alot of them don't want it, I've heard stories that my grandpa was called a hero for and there was nothing heroic about what he did. To all of those out there serving, that have served or have a spouse serving I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice.
Hello Pastor...I'm a subscriber of yours and I would like to personally thank you for reacting to this video and bringing attention to the pain that some of my brothers suffer from today. Your words are from your heart and for that I am grateful to you. May God continue to richly bless you and your family...and know that we got your six 🇺🇸🙏
@@Pr.JamesDfeel bad? Your bringing light to the problem. Thank you for this reaction video. They did a video on the lead singers fight with Alcohol (I haven't looked to see if you did reaction to it) God bless you and thank you.🇺🇲
Pastor, you have been part of the solution, by enduring the pain, of an ugly world, by a hard rock band that is not well respected. You have learned a communicative tech. that I do not understand, and have earned the respect of a grouchy Vet., that has Combat symptoms . . .as other Vets. I differ only, in that I am a blood washed child of God, am a brother to this immigrant that is more American than many I know, and this man has taken the time to listen. More than I can say for the turd Christian credentialed, and the Pagan credentialed. God and God alone qualifies the called, and our Veterans need love, and an extended family, not more Pagan govt. Programs, that increase taxes, are too hard for Wounded Veterans to jump through the hoops, and let the Church off the hook.
This video had me in tears. My family came to America in 1963. My mother lived through WW2 She was in hiding during the war cause she was German -Polish. She had PTSD, thunderstorm would trigger her the most,she would hide in the basement or in the hallway with all the doors closed so the couldn't see the ⚡. Had nightmares from it through out her life. I remember her telling me how happy she was when the American soldiers came. There are a lot of great charities out there Wounded Warriors,DAV & more. I buy my tshirts from Warrior Xll,that donates money to vets. But so much more should be done for them. Congress gave themselves 21% raise, that money should have gone to vets,. So much money being wasted by the Democratic party !
Five Finger Death Punch is an amazing band and they have a God Given talent for reaching into your soul with their music. Their music is so powerful and touching. This video and song breaks my heart but it is also such a beautiful song. Love this video. Thanks to all the veterans out their. Me and my family love and appreciate every one of you and what you've done for us and our country. God Bless you all.
I feel the same as the lyrics. We blame the devil for every sin we commit! But in the truth he's not in our ears telling us to do what we do. We do it all on our own and don't own up to the hurt we've caused. God is hurt and angry cause we just keep doing it to ourselves!
Veteran suicide happens entirely to often. I got word over the Memorial Day weekend a fellow brother I served with took his own life. If you are struggling please seek help.
I shipped out at 18 years old as a combat medic in 1998, I retired 2019. Love this video and thank you for you words and this reaction brother. Btw a few of my very close friends I served with are from Haiti and my sister served there for a while too, much love!
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm not a vet but I feel their pain, this country has let down those who fought for us. I am so ashamed of the way they are not taken care of !
Spot on. Thanks for preaching on this topic and spreading the word on the many hardships our military face here in the US. We have failed them in entirety.
Disturbed - Hold on to the memories Form me to you, I have brain damage caused by a stroke, I lost many memories of mine. I almost lost my mind, mercy and grace I still walk on to stand.
Thank You Me Pastor, Your Reaction to this Message Is By Far the Best I’ve Ever Seen,You Saying you could Never Hate on America Because she Gave You the option to make your own life and the life for your family, you still had to do the work but you were able to do anything you wanted, I Hate When People Kneel during the “ National anthem“ People Have Died To Give Them that right!! As They Make Millions and Millions of dollars
😭 I cry so long and hard at each of these videos and I know tears are not enough to help the brave that sacrificed so much and still do. We are Uncle Sam and we have to stand for the brave who risk their very lives and souls because the atrocities will forever live inside and that allows you to insult and denigrate and spit on the very ones who gave you all those toys and pretty things around you. God help us all.🙏🏾
Thank you for watching this video, this message needs to be heard by everyone. To all my warrior brothers and sisters out there Semper Fi. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC
Have done 2 tour's In Afghanistan . The battle for our brothers and sisters coming home and not taken care of is disappointing. My family and wife helped me everyday. This song his great but it makes you think to .
Peace and freedom has always come at a cost. The Sweat, Tears, Blood, and Bodies of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in which secures us this freedom and protects our god given rights as human beings, and yet the majority choose to either ignore, remain ignorant to, or down right detest theses sacrifices. As messed up as it is that's the world we live in. All the more reason to help the people who are helping these men and women, and spread the messages and stories in which they have to offer. I personally pray that every soul who sacrificed themselves to up hold our constitution and protect our freedom, find peace in their time beyond our universe.
I come from a family with many veterans. Grandfather - US navy fought in WWII, farther 32 years US Air force, sister 20 years US Air Force, uncle 27 years US navy, uncle 17 years US seebees. We were stationed all over the US and overseas. I was to young to serve but I remember the Vietnam war. At the end of the 6:00 o'clock news they would run a list of the K.I.A. and M.I.A. I remember watching the news report of Kent State. I remember Jane Fonda getting a note passed to her by a American prisoner and she took it to the enemy. The soldiers returning home was treated horribly. This guy that lived un the neighborhood fought in nam and had a Vietnamese flag that he cut off a north Vietnamese soldier he killed in hand to hand combat. He said he had to register the flag like a gun before They would let him keep it. The more things change the more they stay the same.
I'm the mother of a soldier. My son came back from Afghanistan a person I didn't know. Everything has been sacrificed for our freedom. 22 a day needs to stop.
Why are we so unwilling to change a broken system? I'm a disabled veteran and I'm homeless, yet I can come up with ideas for making life better for everyone, worldwide.
I'm here to say the name of my friend, Tim Neild. He succumbed to his injuries suffered many years ago. He died, and didn't realize until many years later until the day came that God told Tim to come to Him. No one ever knew. He literally always smiled and connected with everyone he ever met. He loved his family, his community, his country, and God Himself. For some reason, one day something happend and it wound up being too much. I miss my friend. Time Neild. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord May your perpetual light shine upon him. For his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed May they rest in peace. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory. Forever and ever! O My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, And I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishment. But most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, To sin no more, and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen Please God please don't punish Timothy. He never did anything he didn't believe was right.
there is a saying as military and veterans go by and that saying is this and it's something that we take to heart and stand by I once took a solemn oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic be advised that no one has ever relieved me of my duties under that oath
I am a Christian, you raised a point. The Bible says thou shalt not kill. Where does that leave our military, they are made to go against this commandment. Hmm never thought about it. Thank you.
That answer is simple, the difference is in the motives and reasons for the act. Murder is is wrong from a Biblical standpoint when it’s done with malicious intent to cause arm another for no apparent reason. But killing in the line of self defense to protect one’s own country or to save the lives of other isn’t wrong from God’s perspective. That’s why in the Old Testament you will read numerous stories about these types of killings, and many of them were carried out by God’s people.
Love you brother, as well as others posting things for us all to find,, as it is said,, go forth,,and find all the little bits and pieces,, fill the baskets,, and share with one another🙏👍 America,, if we the people work together we can build a land worth being proud of🤘🤘🇺🇸
@darthVader many of their songs hit me so hard.. Jekyll and Hyde, ain’t my last dance, gone away, wash it all away, battle born...i could go on but those r prob the most personal for me..
I both love and hate this video. I love it for the message and hate that it makes me cry. I've lost too many brothers to suicide, I've been there myself. I've gotten better but I'll never be good. Thank for your reaction.
Letting veterans become disregarded or disrespected in my opinion is one of the most disturbing things this nation has allowed to become acceptable in any manner. Anyone who treats any of our service men/women with anything other than utter respect is disgusting. We would be nothing without those who are willing to sacrifice for us to sit around in our comfortable lives saying and doing whatever we like. Our veterans should never be homeless they should never need anything they paid their dues to society if they have PTSD we as a community should help get them the proper care they need. I understand they could be dangerous and it's easier to say than do but we owe them to try it's the least we can do.
One thing to note about this video, it was only veterans helping veterans throughout the whole thing. The Civi's turned away and were disgusted. So many times a veteran can only count on another veteran.
Don't feel guilty about ignorance for this situation. They actively try to cover it up and are very good at what they do, and have decades of experience. Thank you for showcasing this video and your comments about preparing to do more to help. Some PEOPLE (yes, they're still people) really need the help.
My mom had someone in her work with ptsd, it was an old patient from ww2 era, and my mom told me that she was scared to death every time the door opened... Becuse she thought the "germans" found her to take her away..
"Now I don't want to die for you, but if dying's asked of me... I'll bear that cross with honor because freedom don't come free" -Toby Keith "American Soldier"
Thing is, there's a very large and growing number of people in this country that do _not_ cherish the freedoms they have. They take them for granted, and couldn't care less as to the cost in bIood it took for them to enjoy their apathy, entitlement and ignorance. Our country has a severe malignancy within it, and it's metastasizing. If we're not careful, it may cost us everything.
The scene at the very end was deliberate, it shows how a lot of vets succeed while other vets seem to fall through the cracks in the civilian world. You are trained to kill another human being and then spend 1-2 years on deployment constantly looking behind your back and watching your buddies' six, then you are expected to just turn off everything and be normal after the experience of combat.
I believe the suicide rate is closer to one every hour now 😢 Another great song is I was only 19. A song by an Australian band called Redgum, they donated all royalties from that song to the VVAA Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia!
@look and live “Gone away” by FFDP is one I think you might appreciate. I think everyone can relate to the meaning behind the song, and it just...gets me feeling all the feelings lol
We can help them by starting to hold the government accountable for their conditions and by not starting useless wars. They are broken because of politics and they are truly abused just like the police officers that see the bad side of humanity every day.
below is my copy/pasted comment from a different reaction to this song that a lot of people seemed to appreciate: "There are 2 parts to this song that I feel like a lot of people miss of their first listen. First, is the God/Devil gender thing. Listening to.... I hear God as the spouse you come home to. They don't recognize you because war has changed you so much. Devil is himself. He feels evil and like he is undeserving of of help or compassion. Second, is heaven and hell. Wrong side of heaven... heaven is home. He isn't at home. He left "heaven" to defend it, so he doesn't get to experience it. Righteous side of hell.... hell is war. He's gone to war for what he sees as a righteous cause. He is defending his heaven. To keep it pure innocent and untainted."
You should watch the movie "thank you for your service" great post war movie. My dad a iragi war veteran said its the closest way to show and explain how it is
Please watch and react to some of his videos Kyle Carpenter. That man right there is my hero and inspiration truly 100% mean that I love that guy he is what we should all strive to be This would be a great start.
I feel like the picture of the song is bigger than your interpretation, these men, my husband included, choose to kill and become destined for “hell” and destined to not enter “heaven” to protect the rest of us. Yes ptsd, homelessness, suicide and a multitude of other earth side conditions, but this song is speaking about the non earthly side, in my opinion. “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.” Friedrich Nietzsche
Pontious Pilot also got the message of Jesus, by his King aknowledement if Jesus, even if many of his own, refused him. Let us not refuse our own Veterans, nor withdraw the love of Christ, as King of our hearts, the Demons in our heads becomes less powerful. The pain will always be there, but we are not alone, and we are loved, unconditionally by God.
Мы воевали в Афганистане за СССР, а потом в Чечне за Россию. Теперь нас пытаются тащить в Украину. Но мы уже не такие глупые. Солдаты везде одинаковые. Просто выполняют приказы, а потом расплачиваются всю жизнь
Five Finger Death Punch are actually better at cover songs than their original songs! I love FFDP but I love their covers more than their original titles.
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I went to high school with the singer. Hes still the same. They have gone platinum with every album. They are very well known worldwide and very much about our veterans and the military
What you mean by hes still the same? I genuinely wanna know haha
@@digthis18 what you see and hear from him is what he was like in h.s. besides the tattooes he is just as I remember.
I for one would LOVE to shake his hand and thank him for getting the message out for us Vets.
thats because one of them is a veteran
As a combat wounded veteran in a unpopular war this music gives me peace. No one understands what you experienced or went through. The death, pain and even the terror of combat cannot be washed away, I tired with alcohol for many years to no avail only destroys your life. Music heals and these guys nailed
Thank you for your service and sacrifice and god bless you, brother
As an iraq war vet with PTSD and other issues, this one makes me cry every single time i watch it.
Afghanistan here good sir, thank you for your service. I feel the same.
🙏 thank you for your service. All of my gratitude for you and then some!!
@@BakerStreetShootout cheers to you. Much love
Thank you for your service sir.
Thank you for speaking up you save yourself and others by admitting there is a bell still ringing. Non combat Vet Korea 97-98
As a disabled vet with TBI and PTSD, I live under a program called HUDVASH for homeless vets. I can tell you after being homeless for about 3 years, the program allows me to exist with a apartment. I can’t afford a car or anything really . I get enough to exist . It is just what it is. I will tell you it is my faith that keeps me here. The lord could have me today and it would be fine with me. Most morning’s I wake up thinking crap I’m still here. I have strong faith, so going heaven doesn’t scare me. What scares me, is living the rest of my life like have been, just existing. Yet, that decision is not mine to desire when my time is up. Only the Lord can say when he wants me. Just being honest.
Spent 20 years in, after that, working on 7 years homeless. Not broke, but can’t get a home. Thank you for your recognition of our sacrifice.
Praying for you!!!!!!!! Thank you for your service and although I’ve not been in the military of any form, I HAVE STRUGGLED in the past as a young single female even working 2-3 jobs but having to crash on couches etc. or sleep in my old SUVS etc. so I DO understand THAT part of your struggle. THANK YOU STILL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND PRAYERS AGAIN THAT THINGS TAKE A TURN UPWARDS AGAIN FOR YOU!!!!! I have a great many friends and family who struggle and have in many ways. Plus a lot in the 1st Responder world too. I am part of that so I see that side. But I just try my best to be good to people and love them like Jesus would REGARDLESS (and that one is hard BUT REWARDING when it works) BUT SERIOUSLY HUGE PRAYERS AND THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm sorry. You deserved and deserve better
i imagine it takes guts to be in for that long, especially with the risk that your place could be caved in at any moment. thank you for your service.
@@RagingInsomniac I know right?
I’m a veteran and this video always gets me.
Thank you 🙏🏾 Vet for all you have done.
Every time, each reaction.
Same brother. Makes me cry every time I hear. This and Gone Away
Thank you for you and your family's sacrifice we love and appreciate you so much.
@@Brenda12911 thank you for your support
Our veterans deserve so much more!
+L Garner true, so much more.
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Please anyone who needs help.. reach out. My love goes out to all the Vets struggling.
from a US army veteran 3 years Iraq two years Afghanistan honorable discharge you're right pastor America needs to do better especially for all of us who have put our life on the line for this country and for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
When the guy in the suit at the end says to the white guy ' LOOK AT ME ' you saved my life brother, 😭❤️
PTSD is no joke I've never cried so hard as when a former nco of mine was brought into er having an episode. I was on shift and though we served together for 3 years he had no idea who I was or where he was at I'll never forget seeing a person so dominated by fear and confusion. I went to a vacant room and cried realizing how blessed I was. Some gave their lives and some give their minds.
As a veterans wife,and coming from a military family, their lives will never be the same. It’s so sad! Please support our veterans any way you can. This song makes me cry every time 😢
Thank you Pastor. Out of well over a dozen reactions I've seen to this video, you actually equated Jacoby's life being saved and being lifted off the battle field by the homeless vet and when he recognized him later he says "you saved my life brother" and lifted him off the streets. Extremely powerful and indicative of the bond these heroes share during their time serving together. God bless you and our vets.
Powerful. Thank you.
This song hit's me hard and I'm always proud of my brothers and sisters that are still serving.
I'm a FFDP fan and I can't begin to express how much I appreciate the awareness for veterans they raise.
Edit- Thank you. It took me the better part of the evening to watch this fully. Living a free life with my multi-generational family in this beautiful, FREE land BECAUSE OF these INCREDIBLY BRAVE members of the branches of our UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES who without regard of self, sign up to PROUDLY SERVE to protect us. They and their families can at any time will give up their all to ensure at the dawn of each day our flag still proudly stands masted and waving. Thank you Pastor James for sharing this. I'm grateful this awareness will continue to be raised through your channel, platform, and spirit. 🙏💜light
Your reply made me cry 😢❤
@@lorinasr7910 I mean every word and I will never cease to believe in the principles, values, and morals these sacrifices are made. It's like spitting in the faces of people who gave all so I don't have to and can rest easy, well... , knowing what I know- my life.
I'm all for inclusivity, it's ultimately not up to me in a final judgement of another, I've got my own explanations to be concerned with. It just feels like in this pursuit of humanness the actual humans have been lost, and it's a disgrace that our veterans are amongst the lost.
Thank you for your service/sacrifice, whether it be direct, familial, or however the connect.
Love, light, and may your blessings be abundant
@@rebeccalyn9908 I completely understand and agree that our service people go through so much. God bless you 🥰
My dad is a US Marine combat veteran. He fought in Vietnam…I saw him struggle with PTSD, it made him so angry. He now helps other veterans who are going through the same. It actually helps him, helping his brothers & sisters from the past & present. Veterans are treated terribly, just saying thank you for your service means a lot, but, we need more action taken to help our veterans!
Same here. My dad was in the army and served in Vietnam. He too struggles with PTSD and finding help was insanely hard. He also helps other veterans. He went so far as to become an ordained minister so he could lead Bible study and fellowship with other veterans in a place where they can feel safe and not be surrounded by too many people.
What really touched my heart was last year I went with him to his army reunion in Rhode Island. The brotherhood they share is amazing and they welcomed me with open arms. Afterward we drove up to Maine which is where his family is from. While we were sight seeing, a Vietnamese family approached him (he was wearing a Vietnam veteran hat) and thanked him for fighting for them. Let me tell you, there was no shortage of tears that day.
@@jenniferblake3296 oh my goodness, blessings to your father & a big thank you to him for serving! That would be a real tear jerker for sure, absolutely beautiful moment.
seeing the guy saying "you know me, you saved my life... its going to be ok" gets me every time
"The wrong side of heaven, and the rightious side of hell"
Thats deep. 😢
My husband has friends that had ptsd that committed suicide....my husband often talks about death...he served 21 yrs was in Iraq,Kuwait, and on recovery missions to help the people in Haiti when a ship capsized and drowned many people....anyway thank you Sir....
My father was a Vietnam Veteran and Neurodivergent (Back in the day, Learning Disabled.) He had to fight just to get basic services. He had to advocate for himself.
I had a heart attack in basic training(army) and was sent home, my father and his father before him came from the military, I've never once heard someone say they wished more people realized what they sacrificed, it would be amazing for the men and women to get the honor and recognition they deserve. But alot of them don't want it, I've heard stories that my grandpa was called a hero for and there was nothing heroic about what he did. To all of those out there serving, that have served or have a spouse serving I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice.
Hello Pastor...I'm a subscriber of yours and I would like to personally thank you for reacting to this video and bringing attention to the pain that some of my brothers suffer from today. Your words are from your heart and for that I am grateful to you. May God continue to richly bless you and your family...and know that we got your six 🇺🇸🙏
Thank you my friend. I felt really bad watching it, I see that I have not been part of the solution to what these soldiers are going through.
@@Pr.JamesDfeel bad? Your bringing light to the problem. Thank you for this reaction video. They did a video on the lead singers fight with Alcohol (I haven't looked to see if you did reaction to it) God bless you and thank you.🇺🇲
Pastor, you have been part of the solution, by enduring the pain, of an ugly world, by a hard rock band that is not well respected. You have learned a communicative tech. that I do not understand, and have earned the respect of a grouchy Vet., that has Combat symptoms . . .as other Vets. I differ only, in that I am a blood washed child of God, am a brother to this immigrant that is more American than many I know, and this man has taken the time to listen. More than I can say for the turd Christian credentialed, and the Pagan credentialed. God and God alone qualifies the called, and our Veterans need love, and an extended family, not more Pagan govt. Programs, that increase taxes, are too hard for Wounded Veterans to jump through the hoops, and let the Church off the hook.
This video had me in tears. My family came to America in 1963. My mother lived through WW2
She was in hiding during the war cause she was German -Polish.
She had PTSD, thunderstorm would trigger her the most,she would hide in the basement or in the hallway with all the doors closed so the couldn't see the ⚡. Had nightmares from it through out her life. I remember her telling me how happy she was when the American soldiers came. There are a lot of great charities out there Wounded Warriors,DAV & more. I buy my tshirts from Warrior Xll,that donates money to vets. But so much more should be done for them. Congress gave themselves 21% raise, that money should have gone to vets,. So much money being wasted by the Democratic party !
Five Finger Death Punch is an amazing band and they have a God Given talent for reaching into your soul with their music. Their music is so powerful and touching. This video and song breaks my heart but it is also such a beautiful song. Love this video. Thanks to all the veterans out their. Me and my family love and appreciate every one of you and what you've done for us and our country. God Bless you all.
I feel the same as the lyrics. We blame the devil for every sin we commit! But in the truth he's not in our ears telling us to do what we do. We do it all on our own and don't own up to the hurt we've caused. God is hurt and angry cause we just keep doing it to ourselves!
Veteran suicide happens entirely to often. I got word over the Memorial Day weekend a fellow brother I served with took his own life. If you are struggling please seek help.
I shipped out at 18 years old as a combat medic in 1998, I retired 2019. Love this video and thank you for you words and this reaction brother. Btw a few of my very close friends I served with are from Haiti and my sister served there for a while too, much love!
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm not a vet but I feel their pain, this country has let down those who fought for us. I am so ashamed of the way they are not taken care of !
I'm a Filipino a criminology grad..I love the people in the army and the police...I respect them..and everytime I watch this it always make me cry😭😭😭
Its good to see someone react by saying how can i help these guys. Most people watch with sympathy but don't take any action
Spot on. Thanks for preaching on this topic and spreading the word on the many hardships our military face here in the US. We have failed them in entirety.
Disturbed - Hold on to the memories Form me to you, I have brain damage caused by a stroke, I lost many memories of mine. I almost lost my mind, mercy and grace I still walk on to stand.
Thank for your comments brother. I am a United States Marine Corps combat veteran and I appreciate your video.
Thank You Me Pastor,
Your Reaction to this Message
Is By Far the Best I’ve Ever Seen,You Saying you could Never Hate on America Because she Gave You the option to make your own life and the life for your family, you still had to do the work but you were able to do anything you wanted, I Hate When People Kneel during the “ National anthem“ People Have Died To Give Them that right!!
As They Make Millions and Millions of dollars
😭 I cry so long and hard at each of these videos and I know tears are not enough to help the brave that sacrificed so much and still do. We are Uncle Sam and we have to stand for the brave who risk their very lives and souls because the atrocities will forever live inside and that allows you to insult and denigrate and spit on the very ones who gave you all those toys and pretty things around you. God help us all.🙏🏾
Remember when pride was a sin, now it's celebrated for a entire month.
Thank you for watching this video, this message needs to be heard by everyone. To all my warrior brothers and sisters out there Semper Fi. NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC
Have done 2 tour's In Afghanistan . The battle for our brothers and sisters coming home and not taken care of is disappointing. My family and wife helped me everyday. This song his great but it makes you think to .
Guilty is the best word to describe the feeling after watching this video
Peace and freedom has always come at a cost. The Sweat, Tears, Blood, and Bodies of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in which secures us this freedom and protects our god given rights as human beings, and yet the majority choose to either ignore, remain ignorant to, or down right detest theses sacrifices. As messed up as it is that's the world we live in. All the more reason to help the people who are helping these men and women, and spread the messages and stories in which they have to offer. I personally pray that every soul who sacrificed themselves to up hold our constitution and protect our freedom, find peace in their time beyond our universe.
I come from a family with many veterans. Grandfather - US navy fought in WWII, farther 32 years US Air force, sister 20 years US Air Force, uncle 27 years US navy, uncle 17 years US seebees. We were stationed all over the US and overseas. I was to young to serve but I remember the Vietnam war. At the end of the 6:00 o'clock news they would run a list of the K.I.A. and M.I.A. I remember watching the news report of Kent State. I remember Jane Fonda getting a note passed to her by a American prisoner and she took it to the enemy. The soldiers returning home was treated horribly. This guy that lived un the neighborhood fought in nam and had a Vietnamese flag that he cut off a north Vietnamese soldier he killed in hand to hand combat. He said he had to register the flag like a gun before They would let him keep it. The more things change the more they stay the same.
I cry every time I hear this 😭 this should not be an issue in America 😭🙏
Jan you have to be stalking me lol JK, I always run into you on other videos, much love.
You are a good man and stand up and bleave in yourself and God will bless you with happiness ever after. Love and bless you brother
I was homeless and meet a lot of veterans that were homeless
I still can't watch this video without getting choked up.
It’s powerful
I'm the mother of a soldier. My son came back from Afghanistan a person I didn't know. Everything has been sacrificed for our freedom. 22 a day needs to stop.
I am impressed by your reaction as it sincerely touched you
This video sends chills through me. Glad you covered this.
Why are we so unwilling to change a broken system? I'm a disabled veteran and I'm homeless, yet I can come up with ideas for making life better for everyone, worldwide.
I'm here to say the name of my friend, Tim Neild. He succumbed to his injuries suffered many years ago. He died, and didn't realize until many years later until the day came that God told Tim to come to Him.
No one ever knew. He literally always smiled and connected with everyone he ever met. He loved his family, his community, his country, and God Himself.
For some reason, one day something happend and it wound up being too much.
I miss my friend.
Time Neild.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord
May your perpetual light shine upon him.
For his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed
May they rest in peace.
For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory.
Forever and ever!
O My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
And I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishment.
But most of all because they offend Thee, my God,
Who art all-good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace,
To sin no more, and to avoid the near occasion of sin.
Amen
Please God please don't punish Timothy. He never did anything he didn't believe was right.
Thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing this
Tom MacDonald and the HOG just raised 77 thousand dollars for vets
So sad 😞 bless you sir 🙏
I still see all their faces, and even tho I'm with my loved ones, I feel so alone.
there is a saying as military and veterans go by and that saying is this and it's something that we take to heart and stand by I once took a solemn oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic be advised that no one has ever relieved me of my duties under that oath
I am a Christian, you raised a point. The Bible says thou shalt not kill. Where does that leave our military, they are made to go against this commandment. Hmm never thought about it. Thank you.
That answer is simple, the difference is in the motives and reasons for the act. Murder is is wrong from a Biblical standpoint when it’s done with malicious intent to cause arm another for no apparent reason. But killing in the line of self defense to protect one’s own country or to save the lives of other isn’t wrong from God’s perspective. That’s why in the Old Testament you will read numerous stories about these types of killings, and many of them were carried out by God’s people.
@@Pr.JamesD Simple indeed. Thank you for understanding and explaining that. Most Christians don’t even get it.
Love you brother, as well as others posting things for us all to find,, as it is said,, go forth,,and find all the little bits and pieces,, fill the baskets,, and share with one another🙏👍 America,, if we the people work together we can build a land worth being proud of🤘🤘🇺🇸
@darthVader many of their songs hit me so hard.. Jekyll and Hyde, ain’t my last dance, gone away, wash it all away, battle born...i could go on but those r prob the most personal for me..
I both love and hate this video. I love it for the message and hate that it makes me cry. I've lost too many brothers to suicide, I've been there myself. I've gotten better but I'll never be good. Thank for your reaction.
Letting veterans become disregarded or disrespected in my opinion is one of the most disturbing things this nation has allowed to become acceptable in any manner. Anyone who treats any of our service men/women with anything other than utter respect is disgusting. We would be nothing without those who are willing to sacrifice for us to sit around in our comfortable lives saying and doing whatever we like. Our veterans should never be homeless they should never need anything they paid their dues to society if they have PTSD we as a community should help get them the proper care they need. I understand they could be dangerous and it's easier to say than do but we owe them to try it's the least we can do.
We have other soldiers on on own land fighting for their own freedom human trafficking victims. Lord be with all our solders
One thing to note about this video, it was only veterans helping veterans throughout the whole thing. The Civi's turned away and were disgusted. So many times a veteran can only count on another veteran.
YES, I did notice that.
Don't feel guilty about ignorance for this situation. They actively try to cover it up and are very good at what they do, and have decades of experience. Thank you for showcasing this video and your comments about preparing to do more to help. Some PEOPLE (yes, they're still people) really need the help.
great reaction, so glad you did this. Another one is "Coming Down"
My mom had someone in her work with ptsd, it was an old patient from ww2 era, and my mom told me that she was scared to death every time the door opened...
Becuse she thought the "germans" found her to take her away..
"Now I don't want to die for you, but if dying's asked of me... I'll bear that cross with honor because freedom don't come free" -Toby Keith "American Soldier"
I often wondered how God feels about a soldier who has to kill in battle and the politicians who put them in the situation to do so.
Hi Pastor never heard this one.
Youre in for a treat
Hold the Flag for them! they held it for you!
8:29
I'd always lip-read that part as the black veteran saying, "It's Jacoby" and then saying, "You Daved My Life, Brother"
I got denied by the VA last week cuz my injuries weren’t “service related”
Kidding
I pray for you and your family! Great reaction!
Thing is, there's a very large and growing number of people in this country that do _not_ cherish the freedoms they have. They take them for granted, and couldn't care less as to the cost in bIood it took for them to enjoy their apathy, entitlement and ignorance.
Our country has a severe malignancy within it, and it's metastasizing. If we're not careful, it may cost us everything.
The scene at the very end was deliberate, it shows how a lot of vets succeed while other vets seem to fall through the cracks in the civilian world. You are trained to kill another human being and then spend 1-2 years on deployment constantly looking behind your back and watching your buddies' six, then you are expected to just turn off everything and be normal after the experience of combat.
land of the free, *because* of the brave.
Thank you for doing this video thank you for your words thank you for your kindness 💜 it so appreciated.
I love these guys. I'm a rock fan though. They are awesome.
Pick just one up if we all do that we have a foundation for out hurt
All you need to do, is be you🙏👍
I believe the suicide rate is closer to one every hour now 😢
Another great song is I was only 19. A song by an Australian band called Redgum, they donated all royalties from that song to the VVAA Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia!
Every time I see this video it just brakes me 😢
@look and live
“Gone away” by FFDP is one I think you might appreciate. I think everyone can relate to the meaning behind the song, and it just...gets me feeling all the feelings lol
We can help them by starting to hold the government accountable for their conditions and by not starting useless wars. They are broken because of politics and they are truly abused just like the police officers that see the bad side of humanity every day.
One thing most reactors miss is that the only ones giving help are fellow veterans 😔
True, now I do remember seeing that. Thanks
thats because service members new and old share a bond which can never be broken. we stand together or we all fall. no man left behind
@@dagnard5707 Amen 🙏 🙌
below is my copy/pasted comment from a different reaction to this song that a lot of people seemed to appreciate:
"There are 2 parts to this song that I feel like a lot of people miss of their first listen.
First, is the God/Devil gender thing. Listening to.... I hear God as the spouse you come home to. They don't recognize you because war has changed you so much. Devil is himself. He feels evil and like he is undeserving of of help or compassion.
Second, is heaven and hell. Wrong side of heaven... heaven is home. He isn't at home. He left "heaven" to defend it, so he doesn't get to experience it. Righteous side of hell.... hell is war. He's gone to war for what he sees as a righteous cause. He is defending his heaven. To keep it pure innocent and untainted."
Disturbed - reason to fight
if you get a chance you should listen to joe bachman a soldiers memoir (ptsd song)
This group got me through many bad years in military service
You should watch the movie "thank you for your service" great post war movie. My dad a iragi war veteran said its the closest way to show and explain how it is
The number is closer to 600,000 homeless veterans. This video was made 7 years ago.
Please watch and react to some of his videos Kyle Carpenter. That man right there is my hero and inspiration truly 100% mean that I love that guy he is what we should all strive to be
This would be a great start.
I feel like the picture of the song is bigger than your interpretation, these men, my husband included, choose to kill and become destined for “hell” and destined to not enter “heaven” to protect the rest of us. Yes ptsd, homelessness, suicide and a multitude of other earth side conditions, but this song is speaking about the non earthly side, in my opinion. “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster.” Friedrich Nietzsche
It is no coincidence that the first Gentile to recognize and understand Christ's authority in the Bible was a Roman Centurion.
So true, according to Jesus the man had great faith.
Pontious Pilot also got the message of Jesus, by his King aknowledement if Jesus, even if many of his own, refused him. Let us not refuse our own Veterans, nor withdraw the love of Christ, as King of our hearts, the Demons in our heads becomes less powerful. The pain will always be there, but we are not alone, and we are loved, unconditionally by God.
Their are more homeless and jobless since Covid, most are not getting treatment, I refuse to go for 25 years of my wife pleading for me to go
❤🙏❤
Мы воевали в Афганистане за СССР, а потом в Чечне за Россию. Теперь нас пытаются тащить в Украину. Но мы уже не такие глупые. Солдаты везде одинаковые. Просто выполняют приказы, а потом расплачиваются всю жизнь
something you should know is since this video was made seven years ago, the suicide rate estimate has risen to 22 every 24 hours
Five Finger Death Punch are actually better at cover songs than their original songs! I love FFDP but I love their covers more than their original titles.
Not true for all, but even one is one too many.
Great reaction, sir. Thank you for doing it.
Remember these stats are from many years, the #s are so much higher #22aday
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Paws For Purple Hearts
Horses For Hereos
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