Suicide in veterans - a Dad's heartbreaking story

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • In 2021, there were 253 UK veterans who took their own lives.
    George Ellis was one of them.
    Please take a few minutes to listen to the heartbreaking story, as told by George’s dad, Adrian.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @claireleblancfoster8010
    @claireleblancfoster8010 3 місяці тому +21

    Terribly sad, Love and Light to you. God Bless ❤

  • @danny500k8
    @danny500k8 3 місяці тому +8

    A don of a man, fine person. hope country rises up & supports values Men & women who gave so much on this timeline.

  • @margaretoconnor4080
    @margaretoconnor4080 3 місяці тому +7

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your amazing son, My prayers go to you and for all of the tremendous work you are doing. I just think that it is bad that veterans have to rely on charities for the support they need after putting their lives in the line of fire. ♥

  • @smokejaguar67
    @smokejaguar67 3 місяці тому +7

    WO2 James Welsh of the Royal Scots was another... Gone but never forgotten my mate

  • @rangerwhite5165
    @rangerwhite5165 3 місяці тому +5

    How tragic. Sadly one of many.

  • @GreatWhiteBud420.
    @GreatWhiteBud420. 3 місяці тому +6

    R.I.P George "GEO" Ellis

  • @tommyrocker33
    @tommyrocker33 3 місяці тому +6

    Deeply sorry for your loss sir, my condolences to you and your family. And huge respect for the life saving work at Hull4Heroes in light of tragedy - hats off to all involved.
    Always appreciate what the Veterans Foundation do, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
    Take care and stay safe out there.

  • @DavidGalich77
    @DavidGalich77 3 місяці тому +4

    The question of why is what got to him. Rest In Peace...hero!

  • @rosamundmartin752
    @rosamundmartin752 3 місяці тому +11

    It is the responsibility of the government to take care of our veterans - they have been neglected and ignored for too long - it was bad enough for them both during and after two world wars, but we now know how war affects those who served - there is no longer any excuse for the pretence that this issue doesn't exist; too many veterans homeless, disregarded, and left to fend for themselves

    • @janetharned4343
      @janetharned4343 2 місяці тому

      Sorry, but many more than 2 wars. My Uncle is buried in Belgium, killed in WWII, and my cousin, USMC fighter pilot, was shot down in Vietnam War, captured and killed. R.I.P every veteran no longer here, and George, we won't forget you ever❤

  • @tobycowern5677
    @tobycowern5677 3 місяці тому +6

    Breaks my heart watching this. Terribly sad, but WELL done to the GEO team and partners for moving forward in such a positive manner....

  • @MrG77
    @MrG77 3 місяці тому +5

    So sorry for your loss. Its so sad. I just wish there was more help out there for the vets suffering in silence . The things these soldiers see and go through must be hell on earth. Especially after watching your army bros getting shot or blown up and not getting time to process what happened and just have to get your kit on and go back out kicking down doors. Crazy.🙏

  • @doug9606
    @doug9606 3 місяці тому +5

    Truly sorry for your loss. RIP. Arte et marte.

  •  3 місяці тому +5

    This really hits.

  • @kyleglover8582
    @kyleglover8582 3 місяці тому +4

    This video has been an enormous eye opener

  • @ibrahimarshad1732
    @ibrahimarshad1732 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your story, and for your efforts.

  • @flabby2142
    @flabby2142 3 місяці тому +5

    RIP hero

  • @AndyJohnson-k3h
    @AndyJohnson-k3h 3 місяці тому +2

    Bless him Rip Pal

  • @janetharned4343
    @janetharned4343 2 місяці тому

    ❤😢George Ellis you are never forgotten in the UK and watching from the USA, wherever we speak of and remember! R.I.P proudly soldier

  • @mickeyhoward3851
    @mickeyhoward3851 3 місяці тому +3

    Men don't talk - so true, and yet it's a reoccurring problem. Really hope GEO makes a difference.

  • @lolaridgeback5875
    @lolaridgeback5875 3 місяці тому +3

    This is hard for me to watch! The armed forces need to look after all who have served even all those who have left.
    Things need to change for the better sooner rather than later.

  • @siouxsiesiouxwilson7247
    @siouxsiesiouxwilson7247 3 місяці тому +1

    Had Suicides in my Life, Broke my Heart, 30plus Years ago. Am here should you need support X

  • @bradleyeastgate6265
    @bradleyeastgate6265 24 дні тому

    God bless❤️

  • @TheoBradley
    @TheoBradley 27 днів тому

    God bless 😥

  • @jimfraser734
    @jimfraser734 3 місяці тому +3

    Power to ya Brother!💪

  • @LukeHehe-zn6on
    @LukeHehe-zn6on 3 місяці тому +1

    Ptsd isn't spoken about in the public enough.
    I've had it for 4 years. There are no words. It's shit.

  • @sarahmitchell4455
    @sarahmitchell4455 Місяць тому

    Remember when you criticize a war you criticize a hero

  • @HRM.H
    @HRM.H 3 місяці тому +4

    Great innitiative

  • @bryanwalkerCT7729
    @bryanwalkerCT7729 3 місяці тому

    💔💔💔
    #MHLivingHellLeapyear2024
    💔💔💔

  • @thelastaustralian7583
    @thelastaustralian7583 3 місяці тому +1

    Lest Ye Forget

  • @MikeSmith-qs2nr
    @MikeSmith-qs2nr 3 місяці тому +1

    My wife thinks i am big and tough. She said babe you tough you get on with it.. deep down i struggle so much. I google often death by cop. She would never suspect i would think like this.. i hate .. i cant talk about my emotions deep inside. It eat me up. I havent drank in over ten years because my emotions will get the better of me. The military made us this way tough.. but deep down inside were dying.
    Anyone else watch this and say what was on their mind in the moment.. 10 minute late feel stupid for saying it.

    • @jarabotelho5275
      @jarabotelho5275 3 місяці тому +2

      My sister struggled. She went to group sessions where she would sit and listen to everyone else talk. After a while, she felt comfortable sharing her own stuff.
      You don’t have to talk if you’re not comfortable, at least go and listen to other vets in group sessions. You’ll realize how much you relate to the people in that group.

    • @MikeSmith-qs2nr
      @MikeSmith-qs2nr 3 місяці тому +1

      @@jarabotelho5275 thanks you. I never thought of it like that .

    • @jarabotelho5275
      @jarabotelho5275 3 місяці тому +2

      @@MikeSmith-qs2nr you’re welcome and good luck on your healing journey, man.

  • @normancameron6165
    @normancameron6165 2 місяці тому

    I had same my nephew who we got on great he was ex army same as me i keep saying the same why why then i got angry with him why couldnt you speak me i dont judge if you have problem we do together he hung his self today i still cant work it out why it does question yourself could you have done more

  • @Davidtr110
    @Davidtr110 3 місяці тому

    I