@@Breaker197 that is quite literally the theme of batman's character in that film. I'm using the term correctly. Don't be the pedantic word Nazi, especially if you're wrong. Let me guess, you think sentences can't end in prepositions either?
"Go help!" is Mrs. Poet's code words for "Sic Em!". Or possibly, "John, my dear sweet husband, please go and rain down fire from heaven with righteous purity of heart!" I haven't decided on which one is most accurate...
You didn't get any Peanuts? I GOT YOUR PEANUTS! lol And rightly so lol John Deserved those snacks! I hope he gave a handful to the other guy that had the kids 6 o'clock lol
Situational awareness is kind of hard to switch off for PTSD sufferers. Not sure if he is just speaking from experience. The warrior life chose us, we need over kinds of people to.
@@Maxwales92 They are referring to his wife, but I 100% get what you are saying. Unless you have some kind of knowledge of military background for his wife that I'm not aware of lol
@@hajsh67 my brain is fried mate and I am a college drop out pal. Reading is not my strong suit rn. I think his wife is sweet doesnt seem the type who has killed before tbh. But its always the quiet ones.
I like when good men make those silent eye connections and head nods securing a quick good-guy bond and plan for if things go down. Makes you feel good and solidifies we are not alone out there.
A Time For Prayer "In times of war and not before, God and the soldier we adore. But in times of peace and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slighted." -Rudyard Kipling Well done John👊🏻
"You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall -- you need me on that wall.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post."
@@muriloninja exactly. I’m not the biggest guy -5’6”- but I’ll absolutely stand up for those who can’t stand for themselves. Glad to see you’ve got the same respect and sense of duty
@@muriloninja Well said. Just like they wanted to sideline the silent majority of Christians, it seems that they also like soft puppets who avoid offering security for strangers. Some of us don't think that's going to happen.
I’m with you Mr. Hildreth. 42 years ago I was a genuine badass. I was an operator, not really special but good at my job. But injuries during the service and subsequent bouts of several autoimmune conditions have me at a serious disadvantage. My inner wild child still remembers some of my most effective moves, shoots an expert revolver and was a designated marksman. That’s who I was 42 years ago. Not anymore. I served hard, played hard, worked hard for the entire time and I have been a professional medical patient for that long as well. The doctors have repeatedly told me that I wore my body out. I feel it. Don’t mess with me or mine within cane range though, lol! I can still whoop a mean hurt bump!
While I definitely encourage you to prioritize your own health and safety, I also want to remind you that quite a few criminals and abusers are cowards, and that in certain scenarios, if 3 or 4 men stand up to them, they very often will back down. Sometimes all it takes is to show them that their behavior is going to start a fight and that they are extremely outnumbered. At the end of the day, though, we must all think very carefully before we step into 3rd party encounters. Stay safe Steve :)
Love your wife’s absolute trust in you and your abilities to call on you in that moment and KNOW you would handle it properly. Great job, John, and great job as well, wife!
Right on John. Right place at the right time. And on your point of being wanted and then not, soldiers are only wanted during war time. We are considered unsightly and undesirable during peace time. God bless you and yours.
The big ugly dog theorem. Nobody wants it when the guests are around, but when the guests leave, people want the big ugly dog back in the yard. Being the big ugly dog has its benefits.
The big ugly dog theorem. Nobody wants it when the guests are around, but when the guests leave, people want the big ugly dog back in the yard. Being the big ugly dog has its benefits.
I needed that "thank you" at the end. I've been struggling with the world making me feel like I'm the weirdo for having morals, working hard, helping others, and taking care of my responsibilities. The world around me seems to scorn me more and more every day for being the same provider, protector, and person I've always been. It's encouraging to know that I'm not crazy. Thank you. Keep being who you are at all times.
There are too few ppl with morals left in this country, if not the world. I try to thank them when I find them...esp our military men and women. Please don't be discouraged. There are still those of us that appreciate what you do. Congratulations on the baby! 💕💕
Stay true to yourself and keep doing what you feel is right. It's all you can do. No one is crazy for taking on the responsibilities you describe, even if it feels like it's driving you crazy at times to keep true to those responsibilities. You're still only human. Also keep in mind that the "world around you" is much more than you can perceive online or within limited social interactions. Maybe I'm self-contradicting here because I'm making a UA-cam comment, but you can't take that kind of feedback as being the "normal" kind of social feedback we humans are used to in any regular sense.
Try not to listen to those voices. Those same people who make you feel like scum for being masculine also scorn us women when we want to be mothers. There are still MANY of us women who adore and love your protective role. You ARE needed, and appreciated! ❤
After nearly 40 years in the protection game, being a protector is all I know. Stay hard, stay vigilant, and stay alive. Glad you and your fellow war poet were there to prevent an escalation of what could have been a very bad situation.
Great story! Shortly after my ETS I came across a warrior mentor (SF officer and Apache Shaman) who taught me exactly what it means to be a warrior (poet) in today's society. He was very cognizant of the traps and pitfalls that true warriors have today. And this was over 30 years ago! It's even trickier now. All this to say, I am very appreciative of the fact that you, and others like you, are still standing up and showing the way. Thank you!
You did the right thing, retired flight mechanic here and the flight crew sometimes need help and they are always Appreciate knowing someone is there to back them up if the Occasion arises. So often people just stand by and do nothing to help.
I'm actually surprised you weren't removed as well from the plane since being involved physically in the incident . Seems as of late the good person gets punished too which is ridiculous in my opinion. Glad you were there to help
So true I helped a young lady in a parking lot from an abusive manboy and I was detained until she told them I helped. Truly unreal. No harm to me but I kept him from being evil
I think that is why not many step up. Get booted of your flight,get detained for helping a young lady, arrested for putting the hurt on someone that was hurting someone else. That needs to change!! Good on everyone that says F the repercussions.
It takes more than one person to stand up against evil. The others around him have to back him up as well. Like others in these comments are talking about, that is not always the case, sadly.
I’m sure she will get a beating for it when they get home. These are the punks that kill their elderly parents when they won’t give them money for dope. Modern society 😢
@@acinfla9615 yeah, more than likely. But at least one got stopped and maybe the jackass will think twice about it...maybe. Otherwise he'll just get away with it, sounds like the mom/guardian just is used to it. If she calls the police hopefully he's removed from the home. But he'll still get away with it, as cops only are good after something has happened. Probably does it to his girlfriend too, if he's got one. Sounds like a real POS that needed/deserves good smack
I work with a lot of autistic kids. This sounds like he might have it. Reactions to confined spaces and loud noises can set some of them off. Its no excuse for violence but when he described the no eye contact and complete change in demeanor, bells were going off in my head. Or...the kid is just a punk.
Dude had no idea who was standing behind him🤣 Good lesson always mind yourself and be respectful because you never know who someone else really is. John went from just another passenger back to an SF Operator in an instant!!! Bravo 👏
I have gravitated to your channel because you always give more value than the time you take. You don’t waste words or time. And you’re genuinely a great guy with no ego. I’m incredibly impressed with your channel. Appreciate you brother.
@@Uncle_Jacob It's cute how you think that's the only error. Funny than the number of grammatical errors the OP can make in a single sentence, is your failure to see the unwitting comedy of the OP.
Just another example to keep your eyes open, look at your surroundings and never hesitate to bring situations to light. Great story of how you took control of a situation that could have been so much worse.
I hope if I’m ever forced to intervene in a situation that there are snacks afterwards 😂🤘🏻🇺🇸 please make a shirt “not just doin’ it for the snacks” It would be a small group to sell but it would be worth it😂
Hope your wife didn’t forget to give you a treat when you got back to your seat. She said that positive reinforcement is really helping you make great strides with the training regiment she has you on! 😂 Well done sir. We ALL need to be willing to step up when things start to go south. 💪🏼
Props to your wife for bringing the problem to your attention and sending you into battle!!!! You are a lucky man to have a wife that understands a problem and is willing to help get it dealt with.
I look for the person who's like me in these situations. Sometimes we're alone, but most of the time, there are usually one or two people that are there to help fix these problems. The response from the people watching is almost always positive, but you never know until things go down.
@KalashniKEV762 I lost a lot of people in my circle due to covid. Im a covid believer. I also think the government mishandled the pandemic. They made assertions beyond what the data proved, which made them have to go back on things they've said affecting public sentiment. I also think that if they took a more objective approach and made recommendations rather than push requirements then public sentiment would've been different. I'm an engineer now but I began as a biologist and then worked in public health for a while. I get the science and I also know that history shows that power corrupts so we can't be complacent about the government taking our freedoms for any reason.
It’s the whole “I don’t like guns no one should own one” but also, “someone please help me, this bad guy has a gun!” They appreciate the good helpful public only when they need it and when they warrant it. Thankful for men like my husband and yourself, that are willing to stand up and be “toxically masculine” as they say .
Not true; i think every responsible sane person who owns a gun should be allowed to have one. it's just making sure there is a way to ensure this happens.
@@robin212212 and how do you do that without putting limitation and laws against us law abiding gun owners. You will never ever stop evil. You make gun laws then only evil have guns. They dont care about law that why they are criminally evil. Dont you get that
Wow, John, You hit the nail on the head and this situation could not have happened to a better/more professional guy. Every flight I take I hope I have an opportunity to be the Warrior Poet and have that confirmation. Good job....
Awesome. I learned long ago not to expect "thank you" from anyone when doing the right thing. But I do the right thing because it's the right thing to do in the sight of the LORD, and that's all that matters. Amen. ✝️🙏🏻
Well said John, I’ve got a lot of respect for how you share your experiences and perspective on life, best part though is having you as a brother in Christ.
Talked with my friend, who's a police officer in that zone. As I thought, he said the fact that it's on a plane makes it a federal offense. If there are charges, local PD holds them for FBI.
Glad to hear there was someone else who saw trouble and walked towards it with you. It seems like everyone these days feels like they're walking on eggshells. I'm thankful for people like you in the world. Seems like you're becoming more and more rare. Also, a great shout out for why people should train Jiu-Jitsu.
Thank you John! We need more passengers like you, I work at a medium regional airport where I do Operations, Fire and medical. We get called to entitled, out of control passengers once a week the problem seems to be getting worse rather than better. Thank you again for all you do, would love to take some of your classes some day!
I thank you. For helping make life safe, getting bad people off the street and being the first answer the call for help even if off duty. Y’all do hard work. From the dangerous to the mundane and difficult. Thank you. Wishing you many blessings. Merry Christmas
I've been a BJJ practitioner and law enforcement for decades, and I really like how you had the presence of mine and intuition to make that connection with the suspect. Especially when you were in a random environment and out of your element Oh, and as for the hero to zero and then back to hero syndrome, yes, welcome to the LEOs world. I remember sometimes working with firefighters thinking must be nice to be a hero all the time
Ah yes everyone loves their basement savers. Imagine how worried you would be if they weren’t here, I would definitely lose the confidence that should my house catch fire they will be able to respond and get water on my house within 15 minutes of arrival.
Crazy what you gotta do to get snacks on a plane these days! 🤣Thank You Sir for being there. I'm sure the rest of the passengers were too. Keep up the good work sir! Know that you are appreciated from afar here in North Texas.
Was not expecting the correlation and am wonderfully pleased with this story. And I got a great laugh about you getting ALL the snacks. Another nugget of War Poet gold!
Thanks for being there, John - not just doing what's right on the plane, but inspiring others day after day. Also, nice work supporting Columbia, TN with the hat!
reminds me of the countless concealed carriers that carry among those that praise disarmament but would be so thankful they were there if they stop an active shooter that endangered them or their loved ones
This description of you not changing but other people’s perception of you changing is absolutely spot on…. I have been described as “if you know me, you either love me or you hate me, there is no in between”….. I have gotten in trouble with my wife several times over the past 22 years we have been married because I treat everyone the same whether you are the president or a homeless guy on the street… and that is treat me with respect and I will respect you back two fold. Treat me with disrespect and I will disrespect you back two fold.
There's always a need to protect those who are being injured and or assaulted. I've fought before and I've won some and lost some but for someone in need myself or my wife will put ourselves in danger if need be to protect somebody.
I'm going to be a dad soon. This channel has been a great resource to teach me how to be a good man and hopefully s good dad too. Thanks for everything, John.
A few pointers I would give to young men in this age: Remember, you are his father...NOT his friend! Don't stick screens in front of him, read to him, guide him, talk to him, and listen to him when the time comes he can talk. Its the hardest job in the world and it never stops but if you follow some basic tenants you can give society a strong man and contributor! Lastly, if you aren't willing to raise your son and parent him, the state and system are ready and willing to indoctrinate him free of charge! Some scary shit out there so be present and always alert to what he is exposed to outside of the home. Congrats on becoming a Dad! It's the greatest!
And since we are relating to strength. Make sure your sons is a FOLLOWER of Jesus. Not just a fan of him. You think you're strong, walk a Christian life in this world. Great video here and congratulations on being a Dad! What a Blessing children are.
@@muriloninja totally agree. Only a year in myself. Don't break, bend, or even flex to figures of "authority" ' doctors for example. They say "you must do x,y,z." You must do you best as a parent and that has nothing to do with their wants. Educate yourself on everything your child may go through and guide them down what YOU believe is the best path. To follow the previous example: maybe you have a doc you trust, maybe you don't. Assume you don't. Make them earn it. Some things you don't get a second chance on. Stand strong on your beliefs, do the best you can, and you'll be fine. Congrats on being a dad. It's a life changer that despite being hard, you'll never regret.
You will know a love like no other. I agree with what others have said here. Remember love is not always rainbows and unicorn poop. Try to be the same for your child in good times and bad. When the time comes, walk the line between letting them spread their wings and making mistakes that can change their lives and yours forever. Instill values early and watch them become an individual. God bless and congratulations.
I beleive just because of what you wrote you will be a great man and a awesome dad and husband. Men are men of God . Keep God in the forefront and your golden . God bless and enjoy gods gift to you and your woman.
The older I get the more that I want confrontation even though I am physically less able to fight, I still know that I won't stop until I am stopped with overwhelming force! I'm one of those who will absolutely have your back whether you want me to or not, and I will do exactly what you did with the training that I received as a young man in my youth and later in my thirties and forties. I was still scrubbing cement into submission in my fifties, and building semi trucks for a living until I couldn't do so any longer, but that won't stop me from trying to do what men are supposed to do, and that is to protect the weak from bullies! God bless you and your family!
Great advice and great thing for us to remember when it feels that the world doesn’t care for us or our talents. We don’t do it for their acknowledgment….we do it because it’s what is right.
Exactly, your videos are amazing, good to see there are people not afraid to do whats right regardless of consequences, you are an inspiration to us all, so much I bought the DR 920 War Poet edition, definitely worth the wait..
Situational awareness and understanding what's happening is key. My dad was military police and we were walking into the store. My mom yelled out, "Honey! Help that man!" My dad had already seen the man run out of the store with the two other guys chasing him, tackling him to the ground. My dad said, "It's ok. Looks like they have it under control." They picked the man up and took him back to the store, with the merchandise he stole, to wait for police.
Thank you John great story, thank you for your service and you keep being you! I'm definitely gonna keep being me! Alot of praise & thank yous & just as many of the opposite I think that means we're doing a good job:)
Thanks for saying what needed to be said about doing what needs to be done when it is needed. I agree with protecting those that can't protect themselves and helping where you can. Keep up the good work. And remember training it is the key.
That's why there's a true saying that..."Everyone hates the warrior, except for when the enemy's art the gates!" Stay up and thanks for always giving us good advice. Bless...👍🏽🤙🏾🇹🇹
Profound thoughts that needed to be shared. One of your best short posts. It's hard to swim upstream against current 'fashion' but sometimes it MUST be done.
I love this story! I, for one, wish there were more guys like you around. We do need strong dudes willing to stand up and defend the innocent. And know what they're doing while doing it.
You nailed it John! Hated but wanted. That is EXACTLY true. My wife and I were coming into the city, post my Army retirement, from the ranch. We happened upon an accident. Single car, side of the road, it had rolled several times. Cause? Unknown. People had stopped. Nobody was "doing" a damn thing. Nobody was in charge. LEOs or Paramedics, not on scene. Rural location, that would come but it takes a while to get there. My wife and I went to work. I assessed, two people, seat belted in, car was upright, both conscious. Long story short, We got them out, had my aid bag in the truck, treated them within my capabilities. The wife had spoken to 911 with exacting detail on location, situation, outstanding report. Interfaced with paramedics and LEOs. Nobody died. The lollygaggers / spectators / do nothing NPCs? These would be the same people giving me crap for not wearing a mask in the grocery store. They are quick to condemn, but retardedly slow to respond or assist in time of need. They have ZERO leadership ability and only have hiveminds and take all commands from the queen. An old 1SG said once, if you take charge, be in charge. I learned over the years just how much wisdom was packed into that simple statement. God bless you John, and all the Patriots here. Tough times are coming, and we need all of you to remain vigilant, safe, and trained.
Good on you man. Sadly, I think society is partly to blame for this as well. If they had a neck/back injury and you paralyzed them when removing them from the car, they would have sued the shit out of you.
"You're a force for good in a world that hates you, but desperately needs you." That's an awesome statement.
Literally The Dark Knight. haha
Truly, truly is.
@@SeraphsWitness very similar, but not 'literal'. That word gets thrown around too much.
@@Breaker197 that is quite literally the theme of batman's character in that film. I'm using the term correctly.
Don't be the pedantic word Nazi, especially if you're wrong. Let me guess, you think sentences can't end in prepositions either?
“in a world that hates you”, what a clown. Persecution fetish is real.
Mrs Poet awareness needs to be praised as well. You all make a great team
My wife said the same thing. Lol. GREAT JOB Mrs Lovell!!!
"Go help!" is Mrs. Poet's code words for "Sic Em!". Or possibly, "John, my dear sweet husband, please go and rain down fire from heaven with righteous purity of heart!" I haven't decided on which one is most accurate...
Situational awareness. Always code yellow. Never code white.
absolutely
So glad that Mrs Poet turned you "Off Leash" immediately
“All the snacks”. You seem so happy about that.
Great story John, thanks for sharing.
Snacks are very important...
You didn't get any Peanuts? I GOT YOUR PEANUTS! lol And rightly so lol John Deserved those snacks! I hope he gave a handful to the other guy that had the kids 6 o'clock lol
Best part of the whole story. I actually burst laughing out loud at that part.
"Snooty aristocrats in first class" was when I lost it.
Hats off to Mrs. WarPoet for having situation awareness in a busy crowded stressful place.
Situational awareness is kind of hard to switch off for PTSD sufferers. Not sure if he is just speaking from experience. The warrior life chose us, we need over kinds of people to.
And also for having the confidence in her man to handle the situation!
@@Maxwales92 They are referring to his wife, but I 100% get what you are saying. Unless you have some kind of knowledge of military background for his wife that I'm not aware of lol
@@hajsh67 my brain is fried mate and I am a college drop out pal. Reading is not my strong suit rn.
I think his wife is sweet doesnt seem the type who has killed before tbh. But its always the quiet ones.
The tacticulness has osmosised to her LOL
As a retired Captan for an international airline, Thank you John for stepping up and Thank your wife for being observant and unleashing you!
I like when good men make those silent eye connections and head nods securing a quick good-guy bond and plan for if things go down. Makes you feel good and solidifies we are not alone out there.
I'm thinking and hoping that John would've acted anyway even if he hadn't seen that other alert passenger.
@@MrX-zz2vk He acted without the other guy so your hope is fulfilled .
What a metaphor for how much people appreciate warriors when they need their assistance.
The same people who say abolish police are the first to cry for them when things go sourh.
I was gonna just post the same thing! 😆 Couldn’t have said it better.
Just like the Magnificent Seven.
A Time For Prayer
"In times of war and not before,
God and the soldier we adore.
But in times of peace and all things righted,
God is forgotten and the soldier slighted."
-Rudyard Kipling
Well done John👊🏻
"You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall -- you need me on that wall.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post."
“A world that hates you, but desperately needs you”
Spot on! Amen 🙏🏼
It only offends them until it defends them. Praying for warriors!
Oh! That's good!
So true
bro puts the "poet" in the "warrior poet"
"You're a force for good in a world that hates you, but desperately needs you." Well said John. Thank you for sharing!
I am an older man with health issues and I am no longer able to do such things. So, thank you for being there for people like me.
There might not be as many of us but real American men are still out there and will not standby as innocent people are abused and hurt.
@@muriloninja exactly. I’m not the biggest guy -5’6”- but I’ll absolutely stand up for those who can’t stand for themselves. Glad to see you’ve got the same respect and sense of duty
@@muriloninja Well said. Just like they wanted to sideline the silent majority of Christians, it seems that they also like soft puppets who avoid offering security for strangers. Some of us don't think that's going to happen.
I’m with you Mr. Hildreth. 42 years ago I was a genuine badass. I was an operator, not really special but good at my job. But injuries during the service and subsequent bouts of several autoimmune conditions have me at a serious disadvantage. My inner wild child still remembers some of my most effective moves, shoots an expert revolver and was a designated marksman. That’s who I was 42 years ago. Not anymore. I served hard, played hard, worked hard for the entire time and I have been a professional medical patient for that long as well. The doctors have repeatedly told me that I wore my body out. I feel it. Don’t mess with me or mine within cane range though, lol! I can still whoop a mean hurt bump!
While I definitely encourage you to prioritize your own health and safety, I also want to remind you that quite a few criminals and abusers are cowards, and that in certain scenarios, if 3 or 4 men stand up to them, they very often will back down. Sometimes all it takes is to show them that their behavior is going to start a fight and that they are extremely outnumbered.
At the end of the day, though, we must all think very carefully before we step into 3rd party encounters. Stay safe Steve :)
Love your wife’s absolute trust in you and your abilities to call on you in that moment and KNOW you would handle it properly. Great job, John, and great job as well, wife!
Very chad
@@clamum9648 which clearly means you must be one of the Betas real men are trying not to be.
@@jbb4591 wat
Right on John. Right place at the right time. And on your point of being wanted and then not, soldiers are only wanted during war time. We are considered unsightly and undesirable during peace time. God bless you and yours.
The big ugly dog theorem. Nobody wants it when the guests are around, but when the guests leave, people want the big ugly dog back in the yard.
Being the big ugly dog has its benefits.
The big ugly dog theorem. Nobody wants it when the guests are around, but when the guests leave, people want the big ugly dog back in the yard.
Being the big ugly dog has its benefits.
Good time of year to go back and watch Rambo:First Blood
@@Man-vs-Metal ha, right on.
@@dystopianlucidity4448 i never thought abit this way. Well said
I needed that "thank you" at the end. I've been struggling with the world making me feel like I'm the weirdo for having morals, working hard, helping others, and taking care of my responsibilities. The world around me seems to scorn me more and more every day for being the same provider, protector, and person I've always been. It's encouraging to know that I'm not crazy. Thank you. Keep being who you are at all times.
There are too few ppl with morals left in this country, if not the world. I try to thank them when I find them...esp our military men and women. Please don't be discouraged. There are still those of us that appreciate what you do.
Congratulations on the baby! 💕💕
Oops. Disregard the baby comment. Mixed up two comments 😳
Stay true to yourself and keep doing what you feel is right. It's all you can do. No one is crazy for taking on the responsibilities you describe, even if it feels like it's driving you crazy at times to keep true to those responsibilities. You're still only human. Also keep in mind that the "world around you" is much more than you can perceive online or within limited social interactions. Maybe I'm self-contradicting here because I'm making a UA-cam comment, but you can't take that kind of feedback as being the "normal" kind of social feedback we humans are used to in any regular sense.
Try not to listen to those voices. Those same people who make you feel like scum for being masculine also scorn us women when we want to be mothers. There are still MANY of us women who adore and love your protective role. You ARE needed, and appreciated! ❤
“You’re a force for good in a world that hates you, but needs you” I love it!
Reminds me of the old saying that goes something like "Everybody hates a warrior until the enemy is at the gates."
Great saying,
When your plate is full, you have dozens of problems. When your plate is empty, you only have one problem.
After nearly 40 years in the protection game, being a protector is all I know. Stay hard, stay vigilant, and stay alive. Glad you and your fellow war poet were there to prevent an escalation of what could have been a very bad situation.
Get some 🤙💪🇺🇸
Flight attendants got a free show, and Warrior Poet lays down some reality. Great job !
And gets all the snacks
And that Kid got a free lesson on manners.
Great story! Shortly after my ETS I came across a warrior mentor (SF officer and Apache Shaman) who taught me exactly what it means to be a warrior (poet) in today's society. He was very cognizant of the traps and pitfalls that true warriors have today. And this was over 30 years ago! It's even trickier now. All this to say, I am very appreciative of the fact that you, and others like you, are still standing up and showing the way. Thank you!
You did the right thing, retired flight mechanic here and the flight crew sometimes need help and they are always Appreciate knowing someone is there to back them up if the Occasion arises. So often people just stand by and do nothing to help.
My father works for a major airline, John , thank you for being a warpoet we need people like you around . Whether or not people like it .
"Youre a force of good in a world that hates you but desperately needs you"
Best true description yet!
Best, truest comment in the chat.
@@MAGAWillSaveTheWorld Ditto!!
A la Col Jessup, USMC (A Few Good Men)
You’re adopting a baseless victim mentality.
I'm actually surprised you weren't removed as well from the plane since being involved physically in the incident . Seems as of late the good person gets punished too which is ridiculous in my opinion. Glad you were there to help
LOL, if it had happened in NY, Gov`Ho would of had him arrested for picking on the bad guy.
Well yeah youve gotta stay to give a statement
So true I helped a young lady in a parking lot from an abusive manboy and I was detained until she told them I helped. Truly unreal. No harm to me but I kept him from being evil
I think that is why not many step up. Get booted of your flight,get detained for helping a young lady, arrested for putting the hurt on someone that was hurting someone else. That needs to change!!
Good on everyone that says F the repercussions.
It takes more than one person to stand up against evil. The others around him have to back him up as well. Like others in these comments are talking about, that is not always the case, sadly.
We need teachers like you in our public schools!
Good on you (and Mrs. Warrior Poet) for doing the right thing!
Well done John. Unfortunately that's probably every day for the kid's guardian. You were most likely the first person to ever check him.
I’m sure she will get a beating for it when they get home.
These are the punks that kill their elderly parents when they won’t give them money for dope.
Modern society 😢
No telling how much that punk has done to her. Hopefully they will be seperated, and he gets some real treatment in the local lockdown.
@@acinfla9615 yeah, more than likely. But at least one got stopped and maybe the jackass will think twice about it...maybe.
Otherwise he'll just get away with it, sounds like the mom/guardian just is used to it. If she calls the police hopefully he's removed from the home. But he'll still get away with it, as cops only are good after something has happened. Probably does it to his girlfriend too, if he's got one. Sounds like a real POS that needed/deserves good smack
I work with a lot of autistic kids. This sounds like he might have it. Reactions to confined spaces and loud noises can set some of them off. Its no excuse for violence but when he described the no eye contact and complete change in demeanor, bells were going off in my head. Or...the kid is just a punk.
@@ke6533 if that's the case you give the kid some special "candy" to mellow out for the flight
Dude had no idea who was standing behind him🤣 Good lesson always mind yourself and be respectful because you never know who someone else really is. John went from just another passenger back to an SF Operator in an instant!!! Bravo 👏
I have gravitated to your channel because you always give more value than the time you take. You don’t waste words or time. And you’re genuinely a great guy with no ego. I’m incredibly impressed with your channel. Appreciate you brother.
Nicely stated.
100% accurate
The air Marshall might have seen John and been like, "I better let the professionals handle this".
Go back to school for spelling. It’s air marshal
@@sonnyburnett4297 oh no! An extra L! What would we ever do without you.
@@Uncle_Jacob It's cute how you think that's the only error. Funny than the number of grammatical errors the OP can make in a single sentence, is your failure to see the unwitting comedy of the OP.
@@MrMikesMondoVideo Imagine trying to call someone out for their spelling and grammar while not proofreading your own comment.
@@givewarachance7595 Go ahead and detail any mistakes you pretend to see. I'll wait. Your claim is as funny as you upvoting your own posts.
Just another example to keep your eyes open, look at your surroundings and never hesitate to bring situations to light. Great story of how you took control of a situation that could have been so much worse.
I hope if I’m ever forced to intervene in a situation that there are snacks afterwards 😂🤘🏻🇺🇸 please make a shirt “not just doin’ it for the snacks”
It would be a small group to sell but it would be worth it😂
Ok
Scooby Doo lol
MAKE THE SHIRT!!! MAKE THE SHIRT!!! MAKE THE SHIRT!......EAT THE SNACKS!!! EAT THE SNACKS!!!
Gooble gobble, one of us.
Hope your wife didn’t forget to give you a treat when you got back to your seat. She said that positive reinforcement is really helping you make great strides with the training regiment she has you on! 😂 Well done sir. We ALL need to be willing to step up when things start to go south. 💪🏼
We also all need a great woman by our side to kick us into action sometimes.
Props to your wife for bringing the problem to your attention and sending you into battle!!!! You are a lucky man to have a wife that understands a problem and is willing to help get it dealt with.
Awesome story man. Glad for people like you. If more people were like you the world would be a better place
I look for the person who's like me in these situations. Sometimes we're alone, but most of the time, there are usually one or two people that are there to help fix these problems. The response from the people watching is almost always positive, but you never know until things go down.
Indeed
"I just wanted to snuggle up and make tyranny really hard for everyone" I can dig that
...and spread the bug... in AFRICA. They should have booted his ass no discussion.
@KalashniKEV762 I lost a lot of people in my circle due to covid. Im a covid believer. I also think the government mishandled the pandemic. They made assertions beyond what the data proved, which made them have to go back on things they've said affecting public sentiment. I also think that if they took a more objective approach and made recommendations rather than push requirements then public sentiment would've been different. I'm an engineer now but I began as a biologist and then worked in public health for a while. I get the science and I also know that history shows that power corrupts so we can't be complacent about the government taking our freedoms for any reason.
What an asset your wife is! Glad you both were there and checked in.
It’s the whole “I don’t like guns no one should own one” but also, “someone please help me, this bad guy has a gun!”
They appreciate the good helpful public only when they need it and when they warrant it. Thankful for men like my husband and yourself, that are willing to stand up and be “toxically masculine” as they say .
Not true; i think every responsible sane person who owns a gun should be allowed to have one. it's just making sure there is a way to ensure this happens.
@@robin212212 Reread their comment. You missed the point. 😉
@@robin212212 that flew over your head
@@robin212212 and how do you do that without putting limitation and laws against us law abiding gun owners. You will never ever stop evil. You make gun laws then only evil have guns. They dont care about law that why they are criminally evil. Dont you get that
Im glad too! Thank y'all. 👍
1:35 your wife essentially giving command.."point!" and you take off 😆 lol..thats awesome. ❤️
Wow, John,
You hit the nail on the head and this situation could not have happened to a better/more professional guy.
Every flight I take I hope I have an opportunity to be the Warrior Poet and have that confirmation.
Good job....
Thank you to every strong man protector, I am glad you are in the world. ❤ We need you.
Awesome.
I learned long ago not to expect "thank you" from anyone when doing the right thing. But I do the right thing because it's the right thing to do in the sight of the LORD, and that's all that matters. Amen. ✝️🙏🏻
Well said John, I’ve got a lot of respect for how you share your experiences and perspective on life, best part though is having you as a brother in Christ.
always the hero we need when we need it.
Talked with my friend, who's a police officer in that zone. As I thought, he said the fact that it's on a plane makes it a federal offense. If there are charges, local PD holds them for FBI.
Never looking for the scenario, but always ready for it! Way to be John, an inspiration to all us warrior poets!
Glad to hear there was someone else who saw trouble and walked towards it with you. It seems like everyone these days feels like they're walking on eggshells. I'm thankful for people like you in the world. Seems like you're becoming more and more rare. Also, a great shout out for why people should train Jiu-Jitsu.
I'm reminded of "Everybody speaks pain" or "HSSD (or however that goes, probably something like "Army Ranger" ) teaches joint locks"
@Nathaniel Shrock As quickly as the WPS is growing, it seems to me immorality on people is growing even faster.
Thank you John! We need more passengers like you, I work at a medium regional airport where I do Operations, Fire and medical. We get called to entitled, out of control passengers once a week the problem seems to be getting worse rather than better. Thank you again for all you do, would love to take some of your classes some day!
A real man steps up, even if he stands alone.
Well said…. You appear to be a Patriot! In the real sense of the word…. America needs more men like you! TY! God bless you and you’re family!♥️🇺🇸
A world that needs you, loves you, and hates you. I can relate to that feeling, 30 yrs retired LEO.. Great job brother....
I thank you. For helping make life safe, getting bad people off the street and being the first answer the call for help even if off duty. Y’all do hard work. From the dangerous to the mundane and difficult. Thank you. Wishing you many blessings. Merry Christmas
@@LadyLibertyBella Merry Christmas and God bless you ,and your loved ones..
Nice job John, it takes a real person to step up and protect others. 👍 💯
Great job, dude. Happy to have you as one of us.
5 Extra style points for using excoriated properly, John. Superb
OMG Huge like to you to keep masculinity alive in such troubled times. We are the protectors, the providers, the defenders.
I've been a BJJ practitioner and law enforcement for decades, and I really like how you had the presence of mine and intuition to make that connection with the suspect. Especially when you were in a random environment and out of your element
Oh, and as for the hero to zero and then back to hero syndrome, yes, welcome to the LEOs world. I remember sometimes working with firefighters thinking must be nice to be a hero all the time
There’s quite a few of us that think LEO’s are full time hero’s. Thank you for all that you do to keep us safe!
They have it nice with that second responder life. I feel ya 😉
Ah yes everyone loves their basement savers. Imagine how worried you would be if they weren’t here, I would definitely lose the confidence that should my house catch fire they will be able to respond and get water on my house within 15 minutes of arrival.
My old lady is a bj practitioner as well.
Firefighters get laid more, too! Everybody loves firefighters
Crazy what you gotta do to get snacks on a plane these days! 🤣Thank You Sir for being there. I'm sure the rest of the passengers were too. Keep up the good work sir! Know that you are appreciated from afar here in North Texas.
Was not expecting the correlation and am wonderfully pleased with this story. And I got a great laugh about you getting ALL the snacks. Another nugget of War Poet gold!
Thanks for being there, John - not just doing what's right on the plane, but inspiring others day after day. Also, nice work supporting Columbia, TN with the hat!
reminds me of the countless concealed carriers that carry among those that praise disarmament but would be so thankful they were there if they stop an active shooter that endangered them or their loved ones
Awesome story my friend! Those of us willing to stand up when needed are rarely appreciated until the time comes we are needed!! Well done!
This description of you not changing but other people’s perception of you changing is absolutely spot on…. I have been described as “if you know me, you either love me or you hate me, there is no in between”….. I have gotten in trouble with my wife several times over the past 22 years we have been married because I treat everyone the same whether you are the president or a homeless guy on the street… and that is treat me with respect and I will respect you back two fold. Treat me with disrespect and I will disrespect you back two fold.
You’re the man, John! Thanks for being the example you have become.
Cheers brother.. God bless you and the other gentleman that was ready to assist. We need more men to be men in this world.. great work.
Absolutely wonderful ol boy! You ARE the Warriorpoet! Thank you for sharing that with us and for practicing what your preach! Hell yeah
This made me smile! Thank you for standing up!
In a world of week men, John is a much needed role model.
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@Balls Jr Really... I noticed the spelling error right away.
@Balls Jr my pleasure!
That's how I feel as well. The world needs people like us to protect people like you.
There's always a need to protect those who are being injured and or assaulted. I've fought before and I've won some and lost some but for someone in need myself or my wife will put ourselves in danger if need be to protect somebody.
Wrestling/ grappling skills are very VERY necessary to be a warrior poet. Good job brother!
We need many more folks like you!
Good men been working for peanuts for a long time. Good work to the both of you and the other man who stepped up as well.
ABSOLUTELY , a story that made a smile and a Hoooo Ray , BRAVO fill my mind !!!! Your the MAN !!! THANKS
I'm going to be a dad soon. This channel has been a great resource to teach me how to be a good man and hopefully s good dad too. Thanks for everything, John.
A few pointers I would give to young men in this age: Remember, you are his father...NOT his friend! Don't stick screens in front of him, read to him, guide him, talk to him, and listen to him when the time comes he can talk. Its the hardest job in the world and it never stops but if you follow some basic tenants you can give society a strong man and contributor! Lastly, if you aren't willing to raise your son and parent him, the state and system are ready and willing to indoctrinate him free of charge! Some scary shit out there so be present and always alert to what he is exposed to outside of the home. Congrats on becoming a Dad! It's the greatest!
And since we are relating to strength. Make sure your sons is a FOLLOWER of Jesus. Not just a fan of him. You think you're strong, walk a Christian life in this world. Great video here and congratulations on being a Dad! What a Blessing children are.
@@muriloninja totally agree. Only a year in myself. Don't break, bend, or even flex to figures of "authority" ' doctors for example. They say "you must do x,y,z." You must do you best as a parent and that has nothing to do with their wants. Educate yourself on everything your child may go through and guide them down what YOU believe is the best path. To follow the previous example: maybe you have a doc you trust, maybe you don't. Assume you don't. Make them earn it. Some things you don't get a second chance on. Stand strong on your beliefs, do the best you can, and you'll be fine.
Congrats on being a dad. It's a life changer that despite being hard, you'll never regret.
You will know a love like no other. I agree with what others have said here. Remember love is not always rainbows and unicorn poop. Try to be the same for your child in good times and bad. When the time comes, walk the line between letting them spread their wings and making mistakes that can change their lives and yours forever. Instill values early and watch them become an individual. God bless and congratulations.
I beleive just because of what you wrote you will be a great man and a awesome dad and husband. Men are men of God . Keep God in the forefront and your golden . God bless and enjoy gods gift to you and your woman.
Awesome story! And the wisdom/encouragement to tie it all together in the end was superb. Well said Johnny, thank you for sharing this
Had a same kind of experience with my neighbors in 2009....The struggle is real brother....🇺🇲
The older I get the more that I want confrontation even though I am physically less able to fight, I still know that I won't stop until I am stopped with overwhelming force!
I'm one of those who will absolutely have your back whether you want me to or not, and I will do exactly what you did with the training that I received as a young man in my youth and later in my thirties and forties. I was still scrubbing cement into submission in my fifties, and building semi trucks for a living until I couldn't do so any longer, but that won't stop me from trying to do what men are supposed to do, and that is to protect the weak from bullies!
God bless you and your family!
Great advice and great thing for us to remember when it feels that the world doesn’t care for us or our talents. We don’t do it for their acknowledgment….we do it because it’s what is right.
Such a great story. That your training enabled you to do the right thing at the right time. Way to go!
Clicked immediately when I saw this! Always good to learn from these experiences.
There are not enough thank you's for you! Bless you!
Exactly, your videos are amazing, good to see there are people not afraid to do whats right regardless of consequences, you are an inspiration to us all, so much I bought the DR 920 War Poet edition, definitely worth the wait..
Well done Sir. Well done. So glad to hear others were willing and able to step up with you
Thats what it means to be a warrior. Awesome job
Thank you! God bless you and your family, and keep up the great fight and shining the light for the rest of us Warrior Poets out here. 🙏🍻🇺🇸
I appreciate you more than you will ever know John thank you and God Bless!!!!
Situational awareness and understanding what's happening is key. My dad was military police and we were walking into the store. My mom yelled out, "Honey! Help that man!" My dad had already seen the man run out of the store with the two other guys chasing him, tackling him to the ground. My dad said, "It's ok. Looks like they have it under control." They picked the man up and took him back to the store, with the merchandise he stole, to wait for police.
Great job, it’s good to know there are people like you roaming freely
Thank you John great story, thank you for your service and you keep being you! I'm definitely gonna keep being me! Alot of praise & thank yous & just as many of the opposite I think that means we're doing a good job:)
John thank you for your service and stand up for what right 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for saying what needed to be said about doing what needs to be done when it is needed. I agree with protecting those that can't protect themselves and helping where you can. Keep up the good work. And remember training it is the key.
That's why there's a true saying that..."Everyone hates the warrior, except for when the enemy's art the gates!" Stay up and thanks for always giving us good advice. Bless...👍🏽🤙🏾🇹🇹
John being the hero we all knew he was.
Profound thoughts that needed to be shared. One of your best short posts. It's hard to swim upstream against current 'fashion' but sometimes it MUST be done.
4:51 “whoa…Whoa!…This is spicy!” Your editor should isolate that for future use. Funny as hell! Thanks for your kickass integrity, John.
Thank you for all that you do.
I love this story! I, for one, wish there were more guys like you around. We do need strong dudes willing to stand up and defend the innocent. And know what they're doing while doing it.
Can you do a demo of that takedown and hold? Thanks for all the blessings your channel brings!
Yes, please do a demo
Appreciate the content! Repping the WPS tactical pen every day on the job site. Comes in handy more than I thought haha. Stay safe brother
You nailed it John! Hated but wanted. That is EXACTLY true. My wife and I were coming into the city, post my Army retirement, from the ranch. We happened upon an accident. Single car, side of the road, it had rolled several times. Cause? Unknown. People had stopped. Nobody was "doing" a damn thing. Nobody was in charge. LEOs or Paramedics, not on scene. Rural location, that would come but it takes a while to get there. My wife and I went to work. I assessed, two people, seat belted in, car was upright, both conscious. Long story short, We got them out, had my aid bag in the truck, treated them within my capabilities. The wife had spoken to 911 with exacting detail on location, situation, outstanding report. Interfaced with paramedics and LEOs. Nobody died. The lollygaggers / spectators / do nothing NPCs? These would be the same people giving me crap for not wearing a mask in the grocery store. They are quick to condemn, but retardedly slow to respond or assist in time of need. They have ZERO leadership ability and only have hiveminds and take all commands from the queen.
An old 1SG said once, if you take charge, be in charge. I learned over the years just how much wisdom was packed into that simple statement.
God bless you John, and all the Patriots here. Tough times are coming, and we need all of you to remain vigilant, safe, and trained.
Good on you man. Sadly, I think society is partly to blame for this as well. If they had a neck/back injury and you paralyzed them when removing them from the car, they would have sued the shit out of you.