This video is never easy to make or really put out there like this but do feel it is important to never let the names atop this hill be forgotten. I love you guys. Brian
Not sure if you remember me brother but I served with you and Nick. 3/5 WPNS 81’s. This will always be home and all you will forever be brothers. Just watching you climb 1sgt hill and being back in Mateo honestly brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for your service Jeff. America is fortunate to have men like you risking it all to keep us safe. I pray one day the wars will stop and good men can make it home to their families.
It is the third time i see you going to your old base. That is something I admire about you, much respect brother hope we could ride together someday big fan
I lost my best friend a few months ago who was a marine at camp lejeune at the time. I never could thank him enough for the sacrifices he made for our country. Watching this video made me think of him and seeing you pay respects to your best friend was emotional. Thank you for your service man.
My dad was a marine and was at mateo for 10 years. He fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and lost alot of buddies. While we were watching this he said hes pretty sure he knew Nick. And he use to walk up to the crosses all the time to say hey to his brothers. He started tearing up when he saw them crosses and ive only seen him cry but a few times in my 14 years of living, just shows how hard of a subject this is. Much love my man God bless and thank you for your service.
Hey man just wanted to stop on this special comment because my brother also served in operation Iraqi freedom and I was wondering who else her served with he's wanted to find them and reunite his old buddy's
The fact you're heart is compelled to bring you here every year to pay your respects to Nick speaks volumes about how much of a good dude he was! I hope he's having a good time in the clouds this Christmas. Rest in paradise
Hey man, I really respect and appreciate what you’re doing. I’m with 2/4 and seeing the amount of respect and exposure you’re giving our fallen brothers is amazing. I’m getting out in a few months but if you’re ever on Pendleton or in the area again in the near future hit me up and we will go grab a drink or something!
Former army Infantry. Felt a wide range of emotions watching this. Haven't been on a post since getting out, it's wild how time almost stands still on base. Definitely miss my brother's the most. It breaks my heart the number of suicides over the years. I don't even know where the time has gone. Thanks for sharing
Hell I'm Army...but this made me tear up. The people you are stuck with everyday...only to end up missing them everyday afterwards...the friends you'll never see again and the friends that are there one minute, and gone the next. Civilians think they understand...but I don't think they ever truly will. Thanks for your dedication and service, Marine.
There is no hell like the hell of war the tears that are shed the rest of our life. 22 years in the air force and I still remember the day they told me my end buddy died in Baghdad. I will never for get that day or the tears I've shed since. Watching this has me crying like a baby.
My family, myself, and tens of marines rucked my brothers headstone up 1st sergeant hill just a year ago (3/4 Marines India company). It was really beautiful to see this video. Whenever you make the hike next look to the far right of the main cross to find his headstone (Menachem Mendel Goldbloom) and give him a Lil Sumpin Ale if your feeling generous :)
As a former German soldier, you and your comrades have my respect. So many lives have been taken for the freedom of this world. This must never be forgotten. Thanks for your serrvice.
This is what we need more of... Mutual respect from service members of all Countries. Service members from everywhere, know the risks they are taking when signing up, and I have respect for any and all who take that risk. Thank you for your service🙏🏻❤, everybody needs to know they're appreciated, even if they aren't a fellow countryman.
@@sgt1418 all of these dead marines and look at the world today the middle east is in ruins the us is bordering the line between civil war russia and ukraine so on its just terrible to see all of these dead marines and the world is worse than when they left its fuckin sad man
My son was in the 3 5 deployed to Afghanistan in 2011; I spent time with him right in the areas you were in. Tough deployment, but we got him back; we feel fortunate. Thank you for your service!
I know this is the sort of thing you do for yourself, and not for clout on the internet, but I appreciate you making a video about this. It's a good reminder to never take anything for granted, and helps keep things in perspective. From one service member to another, thank you for your service and I wish you the best.
Much respect to you and the Marines that you served with. I know it's hard to look back, at least it is for me. They will never be forgotten. Semper Fi to you my brother and all of our fallen.
You can hear the happiness in his voice whenever he does vids like this just to be able to show people what he did and pay respect to his friends and fellow soldiers and we all thank you for your service and keep doing what your doing
I accidentally found you looking for a lifelong Marine friend, I loved it. It’s good that men like you give out the marine vibe to younger men and us, it’s comforting.
Currently an 0311 on the East Coast. These videos are always the best to watch and thank you for sharing you experience visting as a vet. Thank you brother, RAH
I’m British but a fallen brother no matter what country is always sad to see. I always make sure to watch these videos you make Brian and you do/did a great job in all of them especially these ones. Good job brother x
I have followed you for so many years now and always love that you do this every year. I served 09-14 in the Army and have lost many during my combat deployments and to suicide over the year so to see you do this every year to remember the ones you knew and have lost as well always hits hard. I think of them so often and still try to keep the memories of them alive. Appreciate what you do as a fellow veteran and a fellow rider man thank you.
My 12 year old son was watching your videos and I always tell him to turn off UA-cam and actually watch a show/movie! Wellllll, Semper Fi! His dad and I met him in Oki and he committed suicide 2017 and watching part of this video just brought back so many memories and made me cry. God bless! Stay safe!
Took some college buddies recently up to the crosses and got to see Pendleton again. Man, it just a different feeling. The smell of fennel that would always hit on hikes, the rolling hills and ranges. It's like being transported back in time to the most formative years of your life. Glad you got to see it again.
Been active AF for 10 years and i’ve never seen or heard of this before. It’s incredibly touching and humbling. A lot of people will never have a clue what this truly means. Thank you for going out there every year for your brothers. Much respect Brian
Man this time of the year hits close to home losing my brother who was in the military. One of my favorite videos you do! Bless your soul and thank you for remembering all the lost brothers, sisters, and ones who left us all to early. You're the man!
My best friend is a Marine and I worry about my Brother every day man. Keeping our head up and keep honoring them is all we can do. Stay safe bro, lots of love and respect. Keep up the greatness
Just passed my IFT for Air Force special warfare. Although scared I can’t wait to be with people with the same mentality and motivation as me. Thank you for serving this nation. I can’t wait to also give it my all to make a difference.
Love to hear it man. I'm a civie but my Grandpa was Air Force, my Dad was Army, Uncle was Marines and I went Hippy Musician lol. Howevee I have a ton of respect for Service Members and I know way more about military equipment than I should lol. I think that you can feel good about it man. We need good people in service who will make good decisions if faced with hard choices. Your energy and your comment makes me think that our military is in good hands overall.
@akaoreoo9604, the best advice I can give you as a new enlistee is to be yourself. Don’t try to be like anyone else, but transform yourself through strengthening of your mind and body. Never settle for the status quo, but don’t hold yourself higher than the brother on your flank. Respect everyone, but respect yourself more than anyone. Seek the one true king with all your heart and mind and soul. Do all these things and greatness will cover you and protect you. Semper Fidelis
Good luck I've been out for 2 years. My best advice is to run as much as you can until you go. The first month will be the hardest adjusting. The second month you'll know the routine. Your 3rd and last month you'll be conditioned. In your last month try and get the DI to laugh or crack a smile. You'll understand when you're there lol. Lastly if you can get your wisdom teeth out before you go otherwise you'll regret not doing it in advance.
Watch this trip every year and even shed a tear or two for my Marine Brothers that were lost over the last few conflicts. Much love from a Army brother.
i feel like this man deserves the respect he has for going up and seeing his fallin brothers in arms and like he said never forget the fallin from battle
Thank you for your service. My cousin was stationed at Camp Pendleton he did his four years and we've had a few scares during that time. I'm beyond thankful he's alive and the sacrifice our military makes there's no words for it.. I'm forever grateful!
Camp San Mateo, ani’t the same from 1977-‘80. There used to be a rifle range N.E. Of the Post Office, which you road by. I made a lengthier comment, a minute ago, about “1stSgt’s Hill” we called it Hill 7. At 65 this olé Marine still rides, humps (backpack hikes, for the CivDiv.) and shoots (not as offed as I should). I do live in Davey Crockett country, and am a distant descent of Him. God Speed you Young Marines,,,,,,, And be safe on those bikes,,, Semper Fi,,, area 62, you brought back some old memories, thanks Brother,,,,,,,
Damnit I was having a rough night really thinking about life and all my stress. Then I see Brian posted a video and was stoked! Now I’m sitting here really appreciating life and what I have. really a beautiful video thank you so much for sharing
@brian636 I appreciate you. I hope I served with you. Was you ever deployed to Afghanistan? I went to Afghanistan 4x in my 15year career in the British coldstream guards
From a 5th Marine Veteran Thank You! I was with Alpha 1/5 79 to 82 and Kilo 3/5 from 93 to 97. Awesome tribute to those who didn't make it home! Semper Fi!
Maybe I'm getting older or maybe because I'm an army veteran (2007-2018), I always get choked up when I watch these videos. I was stationed near DC and had to go to Walter Reed for specialty appointments with my wife but she hated going there because there would be so many kids 18-20 yrs old missing an arm or a leg. I got out few years ago and work in DC but I still can't bring myself to visit the Arlington National Cemetery. Watching this brought back memories of my 3 friends that died in combat.
Man, I was stationed right next to you in 1st CEB, 2013-2018. Can’t believe how much time I spent in the area and how much it still looks like home. I appreciate this video dearly as you caught all three of brothers crosses in frame. Thank you Brian I needed this more than I even knew. Semper Fi brother.
Being the mother of a Marine Vet, this video hit hard. I've never been to Camp Pendleton but I have been to the memorial at The Stumps. It was a very humbling experience. Thank you for your sacrifices to you and your brothers❤
Hey man I just wanna say that I saw clips of this vid circling around and I always wanted to find the original poster. I abolsutely love the vid and respect u so much. Thankyou for your service and god bless you for always going to check on your fallen buddies. They'll never be forgotten for there heroism.
I was just at Camp Pendleton a week ago finishing up MCT I got leave for the Holidays honestly love seeing the content and I can't wait to serve alongside our Brothers and Sisters keep the amazing content up and educating people like us!! SEMPER FI!! And thank you for your service.
Recently found your channel. Being from Chicago I fuking love it! What I want to say…Thank you for taking us along and sharing this video. Truly shows how much you care. Thank you for your service 636 and God Bless those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
This is my first time seeing one of your videos, and I have to say thank you for your service and for sharing this experience with us. It brought tears to my eyes and really opened my heart and mind to see just how many young men gave their lives for a greater purpose. And to see and hear the amount of love and respect you have for all of them, including your friend Nick, it’s nothing short of admirable and is a really touching experience to watch.
You know I have just started watching your videos and you really changed my life now I know you served and still show your love and respect to fallen soldiers. I have not cried in a long time before seeing this but it brought tears to my eyes that these people sacrificed them selves for the freedom of others I wish they could be here today with us but god had a different plan for all of them
One of the best video's I've seen as a former Devil Dog 2/4 (00-04) it's been a long time since I've seen the top of 1st Sgt Hill. Motivates me to make that trip myself I've been avoiding for almost 20 yrs. Semper Fi. Yutttttt
@@definitelydoing That flag was designed by the Scottish after the Brits forced them to come overseas and be cannon fodder against the Americans. The Scots refused to fight the Americans, and then fought against the British alongside them. They were gifted the North Carolina territory for it, and designed their flag to be a mix of Scotland's flag and the American flag. Don't talk down about something that you don't know.
What a great guy! You know the history of the places you visit, you're as respectful as one can be while stunting, and you truly take care of the guys around you. The world needs more Brians.
the first video of you that popped up in my recommendations was the last time you went on base with your 636, and i was starting to get back into bikes, slowly buying gear and saving for the licence and the bike. Now this video uploads, and i am almost done with the licence, getting the bike in less than a month. Been loving your content since i discovered it, and still enjoying it to this day. Thanks a lot, keep up the good vibes !
lowkey brought a tear to my eye. My cousin was door gunner in the marine corps. fortunately he made it home but to the others who didnt, you’ll never be forgotten
I admire this about you. Always going to the base and paying respect to your friends. From an army vet to a marine, I appreciate you and your channel bud.
I worked with guys that were marines, they all were the best partners I had, always on point, always focused, and always had your back. For twenty out of the twenty-five I worked the streets I had a marine vet with me, I never had a worry in the world in those years. I have mad respect for these guys... mad and total respect.
The walk up 1st Sgt's Hill is always filled with a range of emotions from joy to misery. Walking among our fallen brothers crosses is the most humbling experiences I have ever felt. It is truly amazing to see the care and tradition that continues to keep these Marine's memories alive and well.
Man I watch you every year do this ride. As a veteran I think it’s absolutely awesome you do this. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for years but haven’t been able too due to mental health issues. Keep this up and keep up the tradition you have.
I've always loved these videos, seeing you visit your old base and the men you served with just brings me a sense of peace, you are a great man and you got me into riding for myself, I appreciate you and your content so much brother!
hey man love to you and your brothers. every time i see you go up there i cant help but tear up, it really puts some of the lives lost and why passionate americans that can fight do what they do and put themselfs though the tough times. It all really helps putting that into perspective for us civilians. I love what you do keep doing it! Wish me luck too, I just got an aprilia v4r!!
Respect my dude. I didnt know any of those guys, I don't even live in the same country and yet the respect and emotion you convey in these videos every year has me tearing up. 27:54 said it all🙏🙏
I think this is my 3rd year going up the hill with you. I'm glad you do this and be able to spend some peaceful moments with your best friend and other vets. Thank you for your service and peace to all.
I am eternally grateful to all those who served our grate nation. Brought a tear to these 60 some year olds eye. I live a stones throw away from Cherry Point MCAS. My home is under one of the busiest training routes for the MC and AF. Every time an F18, Harrier V22, F15 or 53echo flies low over my home makes me grin ear to ear. Brian, thank you for your service my family thanks you. Safe riding!
This Brought tears to my eyes man. Nothing but absolute respect for every person who sacrificed their life to protect the USA. Thanks for not only posting sick riding videos, but also always adding in some valuable info. I just started riding last year. I’m planning on doing some vlogging and I’m definitely going to get some inspiration from your page!! Thanks for everything you do brother 🙏🙏
Dude, you're a good person. Loved your content for so long, and the humanity of your person, the history you bring us and laughs along the way. You da man! Thank you!
Brian I do have to say a great thank you to you, for your service and for being on youtube I found you back 2017, and then in 2019 you saved my life I was fighting suicide, and you and bikes have saved me, I cant wait to get a bike of my own and once I turn 18, i will most likely join the marines, i cant thank you enough brain much love to you.
You can do it!! PREPARE yourself mentally and physically! Before I went to USMC bootcamp (LOL back in 1999), I was told I wouldn't make it. I made it though!! YOU can too..
I have to say this was a very touching video...brought a few tears to my 62 year eyes...god bless the men and women of the Armed services...thank you all for your service and sacrifices.
Love lives on, and that's what you showed in today's video. You showed just how much your buddy and your brothers mean to you, and that's something to be proud of. You're a good dude, Brian.
Just stumbled on this video. Seeing that climb and knowing what those crosses signify is humbling. Finding out that they are tracking not just KIAs but AD and Sui.. is even more heartbreaking. So much respect for you doing this to honor your brothers.
17:09, HM3 Eliot Max Dunne it’s the correct spelling, but it’s misspelled on the memorial. We were best friends going through Corps School, Fleet Marine Force training and beyond. I was unaware his name was up there until this video, so thank you for sharing it. ⚓️🇺🇸
Always gets me a bit emotional when you go back. I have yet to make my return back to see the base and say what's up to some brothers.. Thanks for sharing this with us dude. YUT!
I just randomly watched the video "For The 25" about your unit, and the fact that everyone specifically mentioned the impact that Matt Abbate had says a lot about him. Rest in peace to all of your brothers. Thank you for sharing this with us Brian.
Quite honestly found you by accident ! I was hoping for maybe something a little different, but I don't know what I could expect. I know there have been many changes ! I just figured it out, I was last on board Pendleton some 44 years ago ! And when you said Camp San Mateo, I can't describe the feeling I had riding along with you, trying desperately to see something familiar ! And other than those Hills and I could almost smell the sage ! Back then, San Mateo was home to 1/7 ! ( Which I believe was moved to 29 Stumps ? ) I was with the 81's then, and there weren't many of those hills we didn't hump ! Some so steep, my nose was literally inches off the deck ! Somewhere I made a panoramic picture of the Base from atop the Hills above the Base, using an old 110 camera I bought at the PX ! We were at the end of the base closest to San Onefre, and what was ITS,( Infantry Training School) then. They had just built, what we called Hotels for 3/7 , but we were in single story barracks at the time ! Over the years, I have used Google Maps to find my way home, only to discover my barracks long gone and replaced with something totally different ! Although, I think the HQ building was still there ? Last road heading out, maybe on Basilone ? If I remember correctly ? Been too many years ! But I wanted to thank you, for what you do, especially for our fallen Brothers ! Believe me when I say our Spirits are with you ! I won't go into detail, but it was something I learned after being discharged, and then have the Beirut bombing happen ! It wrecked me ! GOD BLESS AMERICA ! GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ! GOD BLESS US ALL ! GODSPEED ! SEMPER FI ! 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸
Thanks for the video. I lived in San Clemente and served in 3rd Battalion 7th. Marines, Kilo Company, 1st Platoon. I’m old now, was there at Camp San Mateo in 1985-89. Great times, a lot of pain, humped all those hills when they had real names not numbers. I was there before the 7th was moved to 29 Palms. I had a lot of friends in 2/5 back in the day as well. Good drinking buddies. Looks like San Clemente’s hasn’t changed with the surfer crowd! Sadly, all the memorials are new! Pendleton will always have a part of my soul! Cheers to all you young men that have given your life for us all. And, cheers to all you Marines that served.
Rest in peace to the young men and women who served our country and men and women who are still serving i hope you keep doing this trail every year I saw the first one a few years back nick sounds like a great person rip nick and everyone else Stay blessed everyone Amen
@brian636 thank you man for doing this! It helps me every single year because my dad was 3rd marine air wing in Vietnam and he passed when I was 19 and that was my best friend on the planet. I never grew up with a mother around so I’ve been alone per say since his death and it’s been hard and I look forward to this video every year that you do it because I lost him and a few other buddies out of the 5th as well! Keep doing what your doing man much love, and thank you for your service to our country brother!!!
This is my first time watching your video, and as a someone who has interacted with a marine that was deployed, I can say it is amazing to see some tradition. I can just hear the pure joy in being able to and going to see what your life was like back when you were in the Marines.
I swear into the marine corp next Wednesday and leave for bootcamp in June. I am super stoked but also super scared incase something like this does happen to me. You and him are both great men and I'm glad you still carry his name on a pedestal because he deserves it. Love the content man keep it up.
Brian you are a huge inspiration to me, as a rider, as a teacher, but most of all as a human. You are the role model of what i want to be, i hope i grow up to be half the man you are. Thank for you teaching me so much, and thank you so much for your service
Just stumbled across this video. Never served, closest I came was a COB at Ft. Irwin. I got nothing but mad respect for those who serve. This video made me feel a range of powerful emotion. Thank you all for your service. Guys like me appreciate and support you.
My personal take on some of these wars is this, I hate that we were in them, some of them we shouldn’t have been, but I’ll respect the hell out of the guys who went over there and did what they did. Thank you for your service Brian, my dad and his dad were marines and I’ll always respect the hell out of y’all.
This video is never easy to make or really put out there like this but do feel it is important to never let the names atop this hill be forgotten. I love you guys. Brian
I watched your last vid of going here, I now realize how much meaning it holds. I lost a good marine recently
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Rah
Keep spreading the message. We care about each other. And most importantly - we care about you Brian. ❤ Thank You.
Love you bro, keep on keepin on.
Not sure if you remember me brother but I served with you and Nick. 3/5 WPNS 81’s. This will always be home and all you will forever be brothers. Just watching you climb 1sgt hill and being back in Mateo honestly brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for your service Jeff. America is fortunate to have men like you risking it all to keep us safe. I pray one day the wars will stop and good men can make it home to their families.
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Salute brother appreciate everyone who served
trying to bump this for you!
It is the third time i see you going to your old base. That is something I admire about you, much respect brother hope we could ride together someday big fan
I appreciate that
First time i saw your buddies you met the day before i liked this video even more then the one before brother stay safe @@brian636
Love the content Brian. Keep it up.
Just found your channel and now I have allergies all of a sudden. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Welcome!
I lost my best friend a few months ago who was a marine at camp lejeune at the time. I never could thank him enough for the sacrifices he made for our country. Watching this video made me think of him and seeing you pay respects to your best friend was emotional. Thank you for your service man.
What was his name?
My dad was a marine and was at mateo for 10 years. He fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and lost alot of buddies. While we were watching this he said hes pretty sure he knew Nick. And he use to walk up to the crosses all the time to say hey to his brothers. He started tearing up when he saw them crosses and ive only seen him cry but a few times in my 14 years of living, just shows how hard of a subject this is. Much love my man God bless and thank you for your service.
Dude that hit me like a truck
Hey man just wanted to stop on this special comment because my brother also served in operation Iraqi freedom and I was wondering who else her served with he's wanted to find them and reunite his old buddy's
your parents raised you right young man.
Your dad s s till a Marine because, once a Marine, always Marine.
This made me tear up.
THANK YOU for your service, man.
And thank the families for sacrifices made for my freedom.
Good vid.
Tear up shit I was crying Rahh
The fact you're heart is compelled to bring you here every year to pay your respects to Nick speaks volumes about how much of a good dude he was! I hope he's having a good time in the clouds this Christmas. Rest in paradise
Hey man, I really respect and appreciate what you’re doing. I’m with 2/4 and seeing the amount of respect and exposure you’re giving our fallen brothers is amazing. I’m getting out in a few months but if you’re ever on Pendleton or in the area again in the near future hit me up and we will go grab a drink or something!
Former army Infantry. Felt a wide range of emotions watching this. Haven't been on a post since getting out, it's wild how time almost stands still on base. Definitely miss my brother's the most. It breaks my heart the number of suicides over the years. I don't even know where the time has gone. Thanks for sharing
Hell I'm Army...but this made me tear up. The people you are stuck with everyday...only to end up missing them everyday afterwards...the friends you'll never see again and the friends that are there one minute, and gone the next. Civilians think they understand...but I don't think they ever truly will. Thanks for your dedication and service, Marine.
I feel ya man
Philadelphia checking in. Ty for your service.
Well said.
some civilians grew up in hell, but ok lol
There is no hell like the hell of war the tears that are shed the rest of our life. 22 years in the air force and I still remember the day they told me my end buddy died in Baghdad. I will never for get that day or the tears I've shed since. Watching this has me crying like a baby.
My family, myself, and tens of marines rucked my brothers headstone up 1st sergeant hill just a year ago (3/4 Marines India company). It was really beautiful to see this video. Whenever you make the hike next look to the far right of the main cross to find his headstone (Menachem Mendel Goldbloom) and give him a Lil Sumpin Ale if your feeling generous :)
I hope he sees this.
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As a former German soldier, you and your comrades have my respect. So many lives have been taken for the freedom of this world. This must never be forgotten. Thanks for your serrvice.
Prior tanker we all do what we have to keep global peace
This is what we need more of... Mutual respect from service members of all Countries. Service members from everywhere, know the risks they are taking when signing up, and I have respect for any and all who take that risk.
Thank you for your service🙏🏻❤, everybody needs to know they're appreciated, even if they aren't a fellow countryman.
@@sgt1418 all of these dead marines and look at the world today the middle east is in ruins the us is bordering the line between civil war russia and ukraine so on its just terrible to see all of these dead marines and the world is worse than when they left its fuckin sad man
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@@MattyyDaddyy exactly the right attitude, love from GHR, Dänemark
My son was in the 3 5 deployed to Afghanistan in 2011; I spent time with him right in the areas you were in. Tough deployment, but we got him back; we feel fortunate. Thank you for your service!
I know this is the sort of thing you do for yourself, and not for clout on the internet, but I appreciate you making a video about this. It's a good reminder to never take anything for granted, and helps keep things in perspective. From one service member to another, thank you for your service and I wish you the best.
Brian, thank you for your sacrifice to our country brother, this video you make yearly always tugs at my heart strings. Love you man, God bless.
I appreciate that
Much respect to you and the Marines that you served with. I know it's hard to look back, at least it is for me. They will never be forgotten. Semper Fi to you my brother and all of our fallen.
Rah my friend
You can hear the happiness in his voice whenever he does vids like this just to be able to show people what he did and pay respect to his friends and fellow soldiers and we all thank you for your service and keep doing what your doing
I accidentally found you looking for a lifelong Marine friend, I loved it. It’s good that men like you give out the marine vibe to younger men and us, it’s comforting.
Glad to have you here Roland.
"they say a man dies twice once when he leaves his body then when his name is spoken for the last time" shit dug deep
I love that
Currently an 0311 on the East Coast. These videos are always the best to watch and thank you for sharing you experience visting as a vet. Thank you brother, RAH
Rahhh my dude
I’m British but a fallen brother no matter what country is always sad to see. I always make sure to watch these videos you make Brian and you do/did a great job in all of them especially these ones. Good job brother x
I have followed you for so many years now and always love that you do this every year. I served 09-14 in the Army and have lost many during my combat deployments and to suicide over the year so to see you do this every year to remember the ones you knew and have lost as well always hits hard. I think of them so often and still try to keep the memories of them alive. Appreciate what you do as a fellow veteran and a fellow rider man thank you.
My 12 year old son was watching your videos and I always tell him to turn off UA-cam and actually watch a show/movie! Wellllll, Semper Fi! His dad and I met him in Oki and he committed suicide 2017 and watching part of this video just brought back so many memories and made me cry. God bless! Stay safe!
Took some college buddies recently up to the crosses and got to see Pendleton again. Man, it just a different feeling. The smell of fennel that would always hit on hikes, the rolling hills and ranges. It's like being transported back in time to the most formative years of your life. Glad you got to see it again.
Been active AF for 10 years and i’ve never seen or heard of this before. It’s incredibly touching and humbling. A lot of people will never have a clue what this truly means. Thank you for going out there every year for your brothers. Much respect Brian
Man this time of the year hits close to home losing my brother who was in the military. One of my favorite videos you do! Bless your soul and thank you for remembering all the lost brothers, sisters, and ones who left us all to early. You're the man!
Sorry for your loss Eric I lost my older brother I know how hard it is . ❤
My best friend is a Marine and I worry about my Brother every day man. Keeping our head up and keep honoring them is all we can do. Stay safe bro, lots of love and respect. Keep up the greatness
Thank you very much...I haven't seen Camp Pendleton since '77. Semper Fi. I rode 3 different bikes on the same roads...Long ago!
Just passed my IFT for Air Force special warfare. Although scared I can’t wait to be with people with the same mentality and motivation as me. Thank you for serving this nation. I can’t wait to also give it my all to make a difference.
It's a trip man I'm glad to be out but it's def something I feel like most Americans should do, whatll be ur afsc?
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@@wokeamerica142 what branch were you bro?
Just swore into the marines today! this video just makes me feel so secure about my decision, Love the content!!!
Nothing but love my guy good luck
Meet you there soon!
Love to hear it man. I'm a civie but my Grandpa was Air Force, my Dad was Army, Uncle was Marines and I went Hippy Musician lol. Howevee I have a ton of respect for Service Members and I know way more about military equipment than I should lol. I think that you can feel good about it man. We need good people in service who will make good decisions if faced with hard choices. Your energy and your comment makes me think that our military is in good hands overall.
@akaoreoo9604, the best advice I can give you as a new enlistee is to be yourself. Don’t try to be like anyone else, but transform yourself through strengthening of your mind and body. Never settle for the status quo, but don’t hold yourself higher than the brother on your flank. Respect everyone, but respect yourself more than anyone. Seek the one true king with all your heart and mind and soul.
Do all these things and greatness will cover you and protect you.
Semper Fidelis
Good luck I've been out for 2 years. My best advice is to run as much as you can until you go. The first month will be the hardest adjusting. The second month you'll know the routine. Your 3rd and last month you'll be conditioned. In your last month try and get the DI to laugh or crack a smile. You'll understand when you're there lol. Lastly if you can get your wisdom teeth out before you go otherwise you'll regret not doing it in advance.
Watch this trip every year and even shed a tear or two for my Marine Brothers that were lost over the last few conflicts. Much love from a Army brother.
I was with 2/5 in Vietnam 67/68. Great video Brian. Brought back memories. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you Brother!
i feel like this man deserves the respect he has for going up and seeing his fallin brothers in arms and like he said never forget the fallin from battle
Thank you for your service. My cousin was stationed at Camp Pendleton he did his four years and we've had a few scares during that time. I'm beyond thankful he's alive and the sacrifice our military makes there's no words for it.. I'm forever grateful!
Camp San Mateo, ani’t the same from 1977-‘80. There used to be a rifle range N.E. Of the Post Office, which you road by. I made a lengthier comment, a minute ago, about “1stSgt’s Hill” we called it Hill 7. At 65 this olé Marine still rides, humps (backpack hikes, for the CivDiv.) and shoots (not as offed as I should). I do live in Davey Crockett country, and am a distant descent of Him.
God Speed you Young Marines,,,,,,,
And be safe on those bikes,,,
Semper Fi,,,
area 62, you brought back some old memories, thanks Brother,,,,,,,
I know what you mean. Camp Del Mar 1st Shore Party, 1970
Rah my older devil dog brother.
Damnit I was having a rough night really thinking about life and all my stress. Then I see Brian posted a video and was stoked! Now I’m sitting here really appreciating life and what I have. really a beautiful video thank you so much for sharing
Thank you brother, you made my night
You’re never alone, brother.
@brian636 I appreciate you. I hope I served with you. Was you ever deployed to Afghanistan? I went to Afghanistan 4x in my 15year career in the British coldstream guards
From a 5th Marine Veteran Thank You! I was with Alpha 1/5 79 to 82 and Kilo 3/5 from 93 to 97. Awesome tribute to those who didn't make it home! Semper Fi!
Rah brother, get some
Maybe I'm getting older or maybe because I'm an army veteran (2007-2018), I always get choked up when I watch these videos. I was stationed near DC and had to go to Walter Reed for specialty appointments with my wife but she hated going there because there would be so many kids 18-20 yrs old missing an arm or a leg. I got out few years ago and work in DC but I still can't bring myself to visit the Arlington National Cemetery. Watching this brought back memories of my 3 friends that died in combat.
This has grown over the years, which is, in itself sad, but the respect we pay to our fallen warms my heart.
To all who have served, I thank you.
Man, I was stationed right next to you in 1st CEB, 2013-2018. Can’t believe how much time I spent in the area and how much it still looks like home.
I appreciate this video dearly as you caught all three of brothers crosses in frame. Thank you Brian I needed this more than I even knew.
Semper Fi brother.
Great video! I served in the Marine Corps from 2012-2016 as well. I was Motor T, 3531 and 3534. Semper Fi and keep up the good work!
Being the mother of a Marine Vet, this video hit hard. I've never been to Camp Pendleton but I have been to the memorial at The Stumps. It was a very humbling experience. Thank you for your sacrifices to you and your brothers❤
Hey man I just wanna say that I saw clips of this vid circling around and I always wanted to find the original poster. I abolsutely love the vid and respect u so much. Thankyou for your service and god bless you for always going to check on your fallen buddies. They'll never be forgotten for there heroism.
I was just at Camp Pendleton a week ago finishing up MCT I got leave for the Holidays honestly love seeing the content and I can't wait to serve alongside our Brothers and Sisters keep the amazing content up and educating people like us!! SEMPER FI!! And thank you for your service.
Tough going back up the hill. Honestly started to tear up a little but nice to know pappa Nick has the best view in the house. Love you buddy
Recently found your channel. Being from Chicago I fuking love it!
What I want to say…Thank you for taking us along and sharing this video. Truly shows how much you care.
Thank you for your service 636 and God Bless those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service Brian sadly they didn't make it back but still in our hearts😢
been working on this base for construction for about 10 years now and I never get tired of it. Met some of the coolest people on base
This is my first time seeing one of your videos, and I have to say thank you for your service and for sharing this experience with us. It brought tears to my eyes and really opened my heart and mind to see just how many young men gave their lives for a greater purpose. And to see and hear the amount of love and respect you have for all of them, including your friend Nick, it’s nothing short of admirable and is a really touching experience to watch.
From one vet to another, thank you for your service, and sorry for your losses. Great vid as always
Much appreciated
Damn brother, much love. These videos keep a part of me alive and aware of what life is. ❤
You know I have just started watching your videos and you really changed my life now I know you served and still show your love and respect to fallen soldiers. I have not cried in a long time before seeing this but it brought tears to my eyes that these people sacrificed them selves for the freedom of others I wish they could be here today with us but god had a different plan for all of them
One of the best video's I've seen as a former Devil Dog 2/4 (00-04) it's been a long time since I've seen the top of 1st Sgt Hill. Motivates me to make that trip myself I've been avoiding for almost 20 yrs. Semper Fi. Yutttttt
11B Army vet here. Thank you and your boys for their service! We will never forget the sacrifices made. All gave some, some gave ALL.
19d here where we u stationed and u ever go downrange?
'Army vet' with the enemy flag in your profile hilarious 🇺🇲
Man he done more than u
@@definitelydoing 🤡
@@definitelydoing That flag was designed by the Scottish after the Brits forced them to come overseas and be cannon fodder against the Americans. The Scots refused to fight the Americans, and then fought against the British alongside them. They were gifted the North Carolina territory for it, and designed their flag to be a mix of Scotland's flag and the American flag. Don't talk down about something that you don't know.
What a great guy! You know the history of the places you visit, you're as respectful as one can be while stunting, and you truly take care of the guys around you.
The world needs more Brians.
the first video of you that popped up in my recommendations was the last time you went on base with your 636, and i was starting to get back into bikes, slowly buying gear and saving for the licence and the bike. Now this video uploads, and i am almost done with the licence, getting the bike in less than a month. Been loving your content since i discovered it, and still enjoying it to this day. Thanks a lot, keep up the good vibes !
Just watched your video. Got a little emotional. Well done honoring your brothers . ❤
lowkey brought a tear to my eye. My cousin was door gunner in the marine corps. fortunately he made it home but to the others who didnt, you’ll never be forgotten
I've been here for years and I look forward to this video every year. I got a few buddies in so it's always heart felt. Stay Safe Brian!
I admire this about you. Always going to the base and paying respect to your friends. From an army vet to a marine, I appreciate you and your channel bud.
Love this time of the year when you do this hike. Respect to you and all the fallen brothers and sisters of this country.
I worked with guys that were marines, they all were the best partners I had, always on point, always focused, and always had your back. For twenty out of the twenty-five I worked the streets I had a marine vet with me, I never had a worry in the world in those years. I have mad respect for these guys... mad and total respect.
The walk up 1st Sgt's Hill is always filled with a range of emotions from joy to misery. Walking among our fallen brothers crosses is the most humbling experiences I have ever felt. It is truly amazing to see the care and tradition that continues to keep these Marine's memories alive and well.
Man I watch you every year do this ride. As a veteran I think it’s absolutely awesome you do this. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for years but haven’t been able too due to mental health issues. Keep this up and keep up the tradition you have.
I look forward to these every year. Thank you for your service, and thank you for continuing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thanks! I was friends with nick
I've always loved these videos, seeing you visit your old base and the men you served with just brings me a sense of peace, you are a great man and you got me into riding for myself, I appreciate you and your content so much brother!
hey man love to you and your brothers. every time i see you go up there i cant help but tear up, it really puts some of the lives lost and why passionate americans that can fight do what they do and put themselfs though the tough times. It all really helps putting that into perspective for us civilians. I love what you do keep doing it! Wish me luck too, I just got an aprilia v4r!!
Respect my dude. I didnt know any of those guys, I don't even live in the same country and yet the respect and emotion you convey in these videos every year has me tearing up. 27:54 said it all🙏🙏
always good to see when our brothers get to get visited... words dont do justice
I think this is my 3rd year going up the hill with you. I'm glad you do this and be able to spend some peaceful moments with your best friend and other vets. Thank you for your service and peace to all.
Same some how I always end up here around this time
Almost a year and I still come back to rewatch this video every time Brian. LEGENDARY brother. 🫡
I am eternally grateful to all those who served our grate nation. Brought a tear to these 60 some year olds eye. I live a stones throw away from Cherry Point MCAS. My home is under one of the busiest training routes for the MC and AF. Every time an F18, Harrier V22, F15 or 53echo flies low over my home makes me grin ear to ear. Brian, thank you for your service my family thanks you. Safe riding!
This Brought tears to my eyes man. Nothing but absolute respect for every person who sacrificed their life to protect the USA. Thanks for not only posting sick riding videos, but also always adding in some valuable info. I just started riding last year. I’m planning on doing some vlogging and I’m definitely going to get some inspiration from your page!! Thanks for everything you do brother 🙏🙏
Dude, you're a good person. Loved your content for so long, and the humanity of your person, the history you bring us and laughs along the way. You da man! Thank you!
Brian I do have to say a great thank you to you, for your service and for being on youtube I found you back 2017, and then in 2019 you saved my life I was fighting suicide, and you and bikes have saved me, I cant wait to get a bike of my own and once I turn 18, i will most likely join the marines, i cant thank you enough brain much love to you.
You can do it!! PREPARE yourself mentally and physically! Before I went to USMC bootcamp (LOL back in 1999), I was told I wouldn't make it. I made it though!! YOU can too..
Stanley where do you live now?
I have to say this was a very touching video...brought a few tears to my 62 year eyes...god bless the men and women of the Armed services...thank you all for your service and sacrifices.
This is a man who loved serving his country and has high respect for the men they lost ❤
Love lives on, and that's what you showed in today's video. You showed just how much your buddy and your brothers mean to you, and that's something to be proud of. You're a good dude, Brian.
Love you man and rip nick thank you for your service brian you are like a older brother to me
Love that bike! Thank you for your service and sorry for the loss of your brothers. SemperFi 🇺🇸🦅🙏🏻
Thank you Bobby!!!
Just stumbled on this video. Seeing that climb and knowing what those crosses signify is humbling. Finding out that they are tracking not just KIAs but AD and Sui.. is even more heartbreaking. So much respect for you doing this to honor your brothers.
17:09, HM3 Eliot Max Dunne it’s the correct spelling, but it’s misspelled on the memorial. We were best friends going through Corps School, Fleet Marine Force training and beyond. I was unaware his name was up there until this video, so thank you for sharing it. ⚓️🇺🇸
Brian I respect everything you do being from the Chicagoland area you put a lot into this and we appreciate it as fans
I'm from Australia but thank you for your service to your country.
Always gets me a bit emotional when you go back. I have yet to make my return back to see the base and say what's up to some brothers..
Thanks for sharing this with us dude.
YUT!
I just randomly watched the video "For The 25" about your unit, and the fact that everyone specifically mentioned the impact that Matt Abbate had says a lot about him. Rest in peace to all of your brothers. Thank you for sharing this with us Brian.
Quite honestly found you by accident !
I was hoping for maybe something a little different, but I don't know what I could expect.
I know there have been many changes !
I just figured it out, I was last on board Pendleton some 44 years ago !
And when you said Camp San Mateo, I can't describe the feeling I had riding along with you, trying desperately to see something familiar !
And other than those Hills and I could almost smell the sage !
Back then, San Mateo was home to 1/7 !
( Which I believe was moved to 29 Stumps ? )
I was with the 81's then, and there weren't many of those hills we didn't hump !
Some so steep, my nose was literally inches off the deck !
Somewhere I made a panoramic picture of the Base from atop the Hills above the Base, using an old 110 camera I bought at the PX !
We were at the end of the base closest to San Onefre, and what was ITS,( Infantry Training School) then.
They had just built, what we called Hotels for 3/7 , but we were in single story barracks at the time !
Over the years, I have used Google Maps to find my way home, only to discover my barracks long gone and replaced with something totally different !
Although, I think the HQ building was still there ?
Last road heading out, maybe on Basilone ?
If I remember correctly ?
Been too many years !
But I wanted to thank you, for what you do, especially for our fallen Brothers !
Believe me when I say our Spirits are with you !
I won't go into detail, but it was something I learned after being discharged, and then have the Beirut bombing happen !
It wrecked me !
GOD BLESS AMERICA !
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS !
GOD BLESS US ALL !
GODSPEED !
SEMPER FI !
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Thanks for the video. I lived in San Clemente and served in 3rd Battalion 7th. Marines, Kilo Company, 1st Platoon. I’m old now, was there at Camp San Mateo in 1985-89. Great times, a lot of pain, humped all those hills when they had real names not numbers. I was there before the 7th was moved to 29 Palms.
I had a lot of friends in 2/5 back in the day as well. Good drinking buddies.
Looks like San Clemente’s hasn’t changed with the surfer crowd!
Sadly, all the memorials are new! Pendleton will always have a part of my soul!
Cheers to all you young men that have given your life for us all. And, cheers to all you Marines that served.
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Rest in peace to the young men and women who served our country and men and women who are still serving i hope you keep doing this trail every year I saw the first one a few years back nick sounds like a great person rip nick and everyone else
Stay blessed everyone
Amen
@brian636 thank you man for doing this! It helps me every single year because my dad was 3rd marine air wing in Vietnam and he passed when I was 19 and that was my best friend on the planet. I never grew up with a mother around so I’ve been alone per say since his death and it’s been hard and I look forward to this video every year that you do it because I lost him and a few other buddies out of the 5th as well!
Keep doing what your doing man much love, and thank you for your service to our country brother!!!
This is my first time watching your video, and as a someone who has interacted with a marine that was deployed, I can say it is amazing to see some tradition. I can just hear the pure joy in being able to and going to see what your life was like back when you were in the Marines.
I swear into the marine corp next Wednesday and leave for bootcamp in June. I am super stoked but also super scared incase something like this does happen to me. You and him are both great men and I'm glad you still carry his name on a pedestal because he deserves it. Love the content man keep it up.
Good luck Blake just be the best Marine you can be don't fall in with the wrong group that can't wait to get out and stay in trouble....😊
After losing a best friend this year, this one hits just a little harder. Love to see another video of you visiting your brothers 🤘🏽
These always make me tear up. Long live our brothers.
Brian you are a huge inspiration to me, as a rider, as a teacher, but most of all as a human. You are the role model of what i want to be, i hope i grow up to be half the man you are. Thank for you teaching me so much, and thank you so much for your service
Just stumbled across this video. Never served, closest I came was a COB at Ft. Irwin. I got nothing but mad respect for those who serve. This video made me feel a range of powerful emotion. Thank you all for your service. Guys like me appreciate and support you.
My personal take on some of these wars is this, I hate that we were in them, some of them we shouldn’t have been, but I’ll respect the hell out of the guys who went over there and did what they did. Thank you for your service Brian, my dad and his dad were marines and I’ll always respect the hell out of y’all.
My dad was in the us navy during desert storm and I salute him to this day knowing he lost friends and family in desert storm