General John F. Kelly - Six seconds and then into eternity.
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- General Kelly spoke to the Gold Star Families of California in 2014 and told the story of two Marines bravery. He tells of how they stood their Post and did their jobs as Marines, and how they stopped the truck that the homicide bomber was driving before he could detonate the 2,000 pounds of explosives meant for the other Marines and Iraqi police who were sleeping in the barracks, close to where the bomb went off.
Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter had only six seconds to engage the driver. Not enough time to think of anything but how to stop the driver of the truck that was trying to get past them and destroy the barracks housing their fellow Marines and the Iraqi Police.
Please share General Kelly's speech about these brave men and their faithful duty to our nation, to each other and what the true meaning of what it means to serve and sacrifice. They gave their all and now the rest at peace, least we forget their bravery and that this nation has some of the best that stand in the ranks of our armed forces. They stand on the wall every night keeping their families and their fellow Americans safe from those who would destroy all that we are.
Semper Fi
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One is my loved one. Cpl. Jonathan Yale is my nephew. I miss you every day bud.
I'm sorry for your loss. May he Rest in peace.
My condolences to you sir and to the rest of your family. GOD's blessings to your family. May HE give each of you healing heart and mind .
Oh my whole family is proud of him. He was the first K.I.A. That the family has ever had we have had P.O.W. Going back to WW1
I weep with you and your family as your beloved left our world for the next, where he is now perfect in form and substance, having been rewarded for his service to his brothers, country and God.
No, he’s not.
My son was given commemorative dog tags for Jordan Haerter. We searched and found this wonderful tribute for these heroes. RIP
Maximum Respect to both these two marines and The United States Marine Corps for safeguarding us.
I was part of this Relief in Place (R.I.P.). I was with the 8th Marines battalion. 1/9 replaced both 1st and 2nd battalions of 8th Marines in Ramadii. I remember seeing these guys during the R.I.P. I worked with their sister company. We found out the same day we touched down back in the states what happened.
Undying Thank You General John Kelly!! ✨🗽🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚓🌌✨🎆✨🌠🌌🎺🤺🎇✨⚓💌
I weep for these fine American men. I’m eternally grateful for them serving our GREAT country. Thank you 2. Thank you!
A quiet salute , semper fi. And. REST IN PEACE. TO THEM from this old marine !
Rest easy brothers
Bravo Zulu Why am I limited to ONE thumb up?
Before you kneel, think about these two young men that stood. Semper Fi hard chargers.
Those two young Marines died so I could stand. Don't try to twist the oath that these young men and I took.
I meant to say kneel.
@@ericsniper9843 I took the same oath.
GOD BLESS 🇺🇸 AMERICA 🇺🇸AND GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY 🇺🇸
SEND THIS TO THE biden administration
R.I.P. I hope the politicians listen to this and bow there heads in shame after there conduct in Afghanistan
“Surely, the bravest among us are those, who, having the clearest vision of the danger before them, go out to meet it...”
Alexander the Great - 320 BC
No Truer Words....Semper Fidelis Marines
Ironic that the Afghanistan area is where Alexander the Great lost
@@gregknutson8524 go listen to the Alexander speech up on yt it's pretty epic
Big nerd time, this quote actually comes from a Greek historian named Thucydides.
@@Droopysilentme beat me to it. And Thucydides was a great general in his own right, if these young men were his soldiers he would've been proud.
As General Patton once said, "Do not weep for these Men, be thankful that such Men lived".
Thank you, Penny
@@themanfromcabowabo1559 🤘
Amen
@@aggiebueckert2355 I get it totally and indeed but, I also understand the poignancy that Patton was trying to convey in uttering this statement.
gonna ugly cry anyway.
He made this speech just days after his own son had been killed in Iraq. General Kelley is a tough S.O.B. Represents the Corp well. I'd follow this man to hell and back.
His son died in Afghanistan, not Iraq
General Kelley has a certain way of speaking and carrying himself that makes you want to sit up and take notice of what he is about to say. He lets you know without words that it is going to be important and worth every second of your undivided attention and well deserved respect.
His poise is impressive considering the amount of pain he must have been going through personally and professionally. General Kelley wrote an impeccable speech to accompany the heroic actions of two Amazing American Marines. #USA #USMarines #SemperFidelis #GeneralKelley #SemperFi #AmericaTheGreat #BestCountryOnEarth #BlessedByTheBest #GODBlessAmerica #USMilitary #BrothersInArms #DieToProtectEachOther #DieToProtectOneAnother #BrotherAndSistersForLife #BrothersAndSistersInArmsForLife
When I read your comment I was speechless for a while, Kelly, such character I have not seen in a while.
@James Rooks don't try to be clever, you just sound bitter.
@Franq Ad Abraham was obeying God. And you obviously know nothing about foreign policy and politics. You are extremely ignorant of any real facts.
I was lucky enough to attend the ceremony where they were awarded the Navy Cross. God bless these two selfless heroes
In my opinion they both deserve the MOH
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
I salute you General Kelly. That was a great speech honouring these two brave great hero's. I believe God had his angels there to speed these two soldier to heaven's gate without pain and without painfull suffering I must be hard on their families and their brothers in arms . Even in Australia there is someone that prays for your boys who become larger than life men and hero's. God bless you all and God bless you with a good God fearing strong government.
@@ivangamer8022 you need to thank the small hatted banksters for that gift
@Kevin Very nicey put mate. I've been out (USAF) since 1986, and these young heroes left us 13 years ago in 08'.
Still didn't prevent tears welling up in these old eyes.
God bless & protect all who bless US with their protection.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Rest Easy, those men.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We Will Remember Them.
We Will Remember Them.
Lest We Forget.
Here`s to all those Marines, both US and Royal Marines, who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sempers and Per Mare,
Once........Always
Well said Brother.
We will never forget. 🇺🇲🙏🏻
@@grahambarber2766 those arent his words, that comes straight from the bible. there are no more perfect words for this than these ones
General Kelly who lost his own son 1st Lt.Robert Kelly. Said"And so, as a ― as a person that’s lost a ― a child in combat ― and the strong one in all of this is my wife, Karen and ― and ― and my ― my two kids. But when you lose one in combat, there’s ― there’s a ― in my opinion, there’s a pride that goes with it, that he didn’t have to be there doing what he was doing"
I was 1/9 supply shop. I, with my fellow marines a few hours later, took their bloody helmets and vests into our inventory. I heard the blast in the distance. 14 years later, this still brings me to tears.
I cant say I know what your pain feels like, but I respect you for what you do.
Thanks for your service, mate. As a Navy Vet, the Marines always impressed me. I also like the fact that the Marines were within 20 yards of our building. They work hard and as we know some have it all to our country. I salute you and proud to call you my brother.
CLC-111. We were at the gate, we also heard the blast. We moved off the exit lane to let QRF push out. COP was out resupply mission that day. S/F.
“I was prior enlisted’ comment means a great deal to any enlisted man who has served under such an officer! I served under 2 such officers in USN 1972-78. The comments he made about these marines has a different flavor, a great one.........
Absolutely, I was on Op Herrick, UK forces and the best CO I ever had was an ex ranker (prior enlisted). A perfect mix of officer leadership with understanding of his troops mentality and feelings. As a 20 year old on my first deployment, he put my mind at ease and quelled most of the fears I had.
An officer who was never enlisted will always be at a disadvantage at understanding his men. doesn't mean he can't be a great leader, just he might always have a missing piece
Mustangs are the only real officers.
Mustangs make the best officers.
Totally agree with all of the comments here ! To enlist and work the way up in rank always earns RESPECT of the enlisted ! Because we all that they worked their back sides off to get there !
Our 2 sons are Marine Captains currently serving today, we do worry but we are so damn proud of them and their brothers and sisters in uniform..
My nephew is about 3/4 thru Boot now. He's a tough little bastard even wrote last week how much he likes it. Said it's hard yeah real hard and getting yelled at all the time sucks but I'm loving the training.
My son is also a Marine Captain.... Thanks to all who are serving and who have in the past, so we can sleep in peace at night. Keep all our troops safe!
Thumbs up to all 3 of you.
I am so grateful for your sons service and the service of your whole family as well.
No, you’re not.
Whenever I hear this story, I think about how these two Marines were from different battalions and had never met each other before that day......But they were Marines, so they were brothers, and they stood together as brothers...and for the rest of their brothers they were protecting.....and died together that day they first met.
This is the promise you make when you step on the yellow footprints at MCRDSD or PI. Every Marine knows this. SF brothers and sisters.
And those who get off of the bus at Quantico.
@@terrybaird3122 Rah
Semper fi
The best of the best I love the marines
I don't care what General Patton said, General Kelly made me begin to tear up at 4 mins. I could see what was coming. Unlike those two absolute heroes, I had time to think about their ultimate sacrifice. I wore a uniform and never reached a point where I had to follow a routine order to its literal end; and it was probably because some other young men or women in uniform, somewhere else, got that order and took that action for me. Given that General Kelly and his wife had just become Gold Star parents themselves, just before this speech is truly unimaginable.
I have no idea how he did that and kept it together. I also would not have wanted to be the one to have the duty to ask General Kelly to make that speech.
I've interviewed many WW2 and Korean veterans and to a man they all say the real heroes are their friends who didn't make it back. Only now do I understand that, 100 percent.
RIP to all those lost in battle; and lost to despair and suicide after the fact of battle; and for surviving. We truly must look after our young veterans. We ask the young to protect us.
Why, then, do we so often, ignore them when they hang up their uniforms?
General Kelly, thank you for your tribute and for your own family’s sacrifice. BH
My son served with the 2/5 , 1st Mar. Div. In Ramadi, Iraq. He stated that the enemy feared the Marines most. Enough said.
Westmorland I believe said in Nam "There is nothing more frightening, than a pissed off 19 yr old US Marine"
When and what company?
No shit
@@blackheartsmarine0351 2007, Whiskey 2 Wpns. Co., 2/5 1st Mar. Div.
@@jp0308 I was fox co 2/5 from 02-06
The 125th infantry battalion was also their first morning. We came in on marine convoy the night before. I remember it like it was yesterday. Waking up to the 3 story building we stayed in shook like an earthquake. To me I figured it was going to be a long deployment. But these two men deserve the Medal of Honor.
WOW JUST WOW! I Cant Even Imagine. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & FIGHTING FOR
OUR FREEDOM!! 😇🙂
Other people that jump on a grenade to save one two other people get the big one. These two saved 50-70 people. This should be upgraded.
I agree.
@@judywyatt4790 I agree as well.
I am also wondering why only the Navy Cross, which in and of itself is a hell of an honor to receive, but in this case, why not honor these two Americans, these two young Marines, the Medal of Honor? I will be writing to the Commandant of the USMC to personally review the actions and move the recommendation to the highest award our country has. I encourage everyone who agrees with me to also write a letter.
A very powerful speech. Thank you General. He must have been thinking about his son the whole time he was speaking. Thank you for all of your service from the other side of the pond.
Thank you, sir! Semper Fidelis.
Strange, every time that I hear this story, my allergies start acing up. My eyes water and my nose runs. Damned allergies.
The Marines say, "Do, or Die". It's not just a saying. This is just another reason why......America loves Her Marines !!
The way Gold Star families should be spoken to and treated, for the ultimate sacrifice given by their sons.
This Veteran gives a long salute and quiet Taps for them . Rest at peace my brothers.
🙏🏾🙏🏾
Mind you, Gen Kelly had lost his youngest son 1st Lt Robert Kelly 1 day prior to this speech. This man is a LEGEND. OORAH MARINES
"Marines are Marines - Family is Family" - "Semper-Fi"
No Greater Love.
🇺🇸💯😎🏆👍🏾
💔💔💔
Greater love would be to stop sending our sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, aunts, uncle's, brothers, sisters into senseless war
@@jasonhanks8258 Send the politicians to Iraq
@@jasonhanks8258 amen as a Army vet myself I agree....But if it came down to it I would have done the same as the brave Marines
But then, US Marines are not "normal" men, and women, now are they? God, please bless them all. These two carried out General Orders 1 and 3 and 11 that night. Not all watches end with number 5.
Semper Fi, brothers. We'll meet when we all regroup.
In hell
@@CODE14464 your so cool.
@@CODE14464 Nah, Satan doesn't want Marines in Hell, he's afraid we'll like it too much and end up taking over.
Marines may not be in heaven but they have spent their time in hell! Semper Fi!
@MAGAtards are fake patriots I agree! I went to Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2008 and 2010 respectively. That was far from the most kinetic those areas had been in recent times but, it was still far from nice cushy existence back here in the US LOL
I thank both of those Marines for my freedom. The gates of heaven are truly well guarded. Semper Fi
Sane men run from danger, Marines lean into it. Rest easy my brothers. SF.
General Kelly's son Robert 1st Lt. USMC 3/5 was KIA. Semper Fi.
Brave Marine Warriors who not only gave their lives but knew what they were doing when they did it. Semper Fi Marines God Bless you and your love ones.
If each and everyone of us loved this. Country half as much as our hero warriors our nation would not be in the sad sad shape that it is in today people we should hang our heads in shame God bless our military!!
Amen brother,
True worriers they had 6 sec and didnt think twice to push forward semper fi the spirit of a marine
God bless all! If it were not for the military, we would not have an America of FREEDOM!
"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die."
That's a damn good quote my man
Nothing scarier than a high ranking Marine officer who knows exactly how to think like an enlisted....
Heart felt eulogy by general kelly he struck a nerve and got all the important thorough details in.. I thank all the veterens
For theres service those presently with us and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice like the two men spoken of god bless our veterens
Semper Fi Marines and may you both Rest in Peace.
They stood their ground to protect the barracks and all the men inside
Guts, grit, determination, can-do, all-out, integrity, respect, and honor. That's who Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter are as men and Marines. We need to hear more stories about the bravery and honor of heroes such as these. These men ARE America! Let's not forget.
"Marines die, that's what here for, but the Marine Corps lives forever and so you live forever"
Semper Fi in the sky Marines!
Once in never out! The title, "United States Marine" is eternal. Next duty station, the Pearly Gates. 🙏 ✝️ 🛐
Thank you For Your Sacrifice Marines. 🇺🇸
"Did their duty into eternity." Wow. Semper Fi...
Working with the 1st and 3rd Marines in Hue and Khe Sahn I know their dedication and bravery and thank them every day.
@ William Mears - Two places that were surely hell on earth back then thanks to all that served there, for us, back in the world, glad you made it back, hope you’ve found peace, y’all deserve it ! The disrespect that goes on today is heartbreaking
Thank you for your service to our country. I offer you a very overdue but heartfelt welcome home.
Tet Offensive, Dear Brave One & Brothers!! Merci Beaucoup Always ✨⚓💌
God Bless LCpl. Haerter & Cpl. Yale for their valor & belief in why we have a Marine Corps! Semper Fi!, Marines......Go with God.
This is why I get so pissed at people in this country. Because people like us veterans, went overseas and gave it our all such as these men. Only to see unthankful, uncaring , anti-American pieces of crap, burning our flag and torching our nation. RIP to these heroes, who will live on daily in my heart with complete respect and honor
That’s damn right. But I appreciate you sir.
i pray its gods will that the leftist scum get wiped off the face of the earth. They dont understand sacrifice and honor! They are the antithesis of it. hypocritical, whining self righteous crybabies. Time to take out the trash!
@@saint5203 i think you will find that God doesnt work like that
@@saint5203 i would refer you to Streetlife167 above...the rights that soldiers defend in democracies include the right to dissent. Wanting all ppl of certain political viewpoint to be wiped out is frankly either communism or fascism
@@saint5203 language like scum and trash is also atypically fascist or commie, comrade
From U.K. Absolute respect. Dont want to say more. Would be disrespectful. R.I.P.
I know Marines, I was one. They're some of the best people I've ever met. They could give you the shirt off their back, and in a heartbeat turn and pound on a knucklehead for being efed up. Loved these guys, always will.
They leaned in. Merciful God I am so thankful for my brothers sacrifice.
THESE TWO MARINES DESERVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR!! MAGNIFICENT VALOR! TWO HERO’S WHO ARE NOW GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! WE WILL NEVER FORGET! SEMPER FI MARINES! I AM SHARING THIS WITH EVERYONE I KNOW! THANK GOD WE HAVE YOUNG MEN LIKE THIS! USAF VIETNAM ERA VETERAN.....🇺🇸
Dog-gone-it. Now I'm crying again... May God bless our brave warriors who have given their all in the service to our great country. May he also watch over our brave men and women who are still proudly serving today.
Sure do wish we had the names of the two thumbs down on this video.
Frak them....they're pussies.
And addresses.
They have no names.
They are Trump supporters who don't like Gen. Kelly or real patriots because they think that MAGAs are the only real patriots. My guess.
@@IAmHereForeve TROLL! Frag you, snowflake! Stay in your Grandma's basement, play with yourself and STFU! Most service personnel ARE Trump supporters. If you had half a brain and stopped watching MSNBC, you'd know that. Rah!
I love those men. Our debt to them and their memory is beyond our ability to repay. LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yale, I will remember you this Memorial Day and every day. True sacrifice. True valor.
Just 2 Marines doing what we do…giving our lives so our brothers can survive…
11:36 - 11:45 It's heart breaking to hear his voice shake, when he says "it was my boy." The man is speaking from personal experience
This is above and beyond, should both be awarded the Medal of Honor.
From time to time I just stop and reflect. Lord I thank you for my brothers and a heart like yours. The ultimate sacrifice. 😥❤✌🏾🇺🇸 #freedom is not free #Semper Fi
Brave, very brave. I like this General.
But our dear leader thinks they are losers.
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
They died in Iraq.
@@ivangamer8022 that would be the Taliban
Semper Fidelis, rest in peace brothers.
They did their DUTY! "Duty" has largely been replaced by "Feelings," but not everywhere, thank God. Great job, Marines. And remember, God doesn't promise tomorrow, or even your next heart beat, but He does promise the penitent the free forgiveness of sins, a forever right standing with God, and an afterlife of eternal joy and pleasure in and soley because of Christ Jesus, and what He has already accomplished. Peace.
How can you hear and visualize this story without shedding tears? Thank GOD we have brave soldiers in all the services keeping watch. RIP HEROES. THANK YOU!
This video makes me cry man. I felt this becuse these guys sacrificed themselves for me and we never even met. Liste you can hate the US sure but remember that these men quite literally existed on earth for the sole purpose of making sure you made it. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in the military - My respect for you is unquantifiable
Semper Fi my brothers. These two Marines are true heroes.
"Marines Die....But The Corps Lives FOREVER" Im NOT Embarrassed to Cry Like A Baby over stories like this
RIP from a member of the Australian army combat engineer EOD
During this same time frame, General Kelly's son was also killed in combat
You should watch “11th order”. It’s a short story here on UA-cam
Marines do not retreat.
It happened exactly as the Iraqis described it.✨
‘It took exactly six seconds from when the truck entered the alley until it detonated. You can watch the last six seconds of their young lives.
It took about a second for the two Marines to separately come to the same conclusion about what was going on once the truck came into their view at the far end of the alley.
No time to talk it over, or call the sergeant to ask what they should do. Only enough time to take half an instant and think about what the sergeant told them to do only a few minutes before.
It took maybe another two seconds for them to present their weapons, take aim, and open up. By this time, the truck was halfway through the barriers and gaining speed. Here the recording shows a number of Iraqi police, some of whom had fired their AKs, now scattering like the normal and rational men they were, some running right past the Marines, who had three seconds left to live.
For about two seconds more, the recording shows the Marines firing their weapons nonstop. The truck’s windshield explodes into shards of glass as their rounds take it apart and tear into the body of the son of a gun trying to get past them to kill their brothers - American and Iraqi.
Their American and Iraqi brothers, bedded down in the barracks, unaware of the danger at the time could take comfort in the fact, if they had known, that two Marines were on watch and would die before they ran.’
Yale and Haerter never hesitated.
By all reports and by the recording, they never stepped back.
They never even shifted their weight.
Oorah.✨
With their feet spread shoulder-width apart, they leaned into the danger, firing as fast as they could.
They had only one second left to live, and I think they knew.
The truck explodes. The camera goes blank. Two young men go to their God.
Six seconds. Not enough time to think about their families, their country, their flag, or about their lives or their deaths, but more than enough time for two very brave young men to do their duty.
Those are the kind of people who are on watch all over the world tonight for you, and as amazing as this selfless act of sacrifice may seem, it is the norm.✨
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Reflecting today on sacrifices made in wars overseas undertaken with the idea of ultimately keeping US safe and free at home brings to bear a need to recognize the often unnecessary and unfortunate battles we engage in with each other at home and within ourselves. We seem overall to be all too happy to point the finger of blame at the other while all too often overly praising our own all too frequently anemic efforts to honestly seek to create and reconcile what is ours to create and to reconcile.
It is a shameful way to pay forward the debt of gratitude that we owe not only to both our military personnel abroad, and those who serve at home in various ways, but that we owe to OUR God, ourselves, and each other.
When things go wrong or when too much noise is made about what has gone wrong as individuals and collectively we seem all too ready to call for yet another appointment or creation of yet another official or official entity occupied or staffed by people most of us will never bother to meet, or without a disingenuous agenda, consider the qualifications, performance, and motivations of, but we won’t call on ourselves to hold ourselves and each other accountable.
We want problems fixed, we want our economy flowing and thriving, we want our infrastructure to be perfect and perfectly attended to, we want our justice and corrections systems to be just and correct, we want our healthcare systems to be first class, we want our schools to develop the mind in a healthy environment sans political agendas, we want robust and protected recreational and social experiences and opportunities, we want healthy balanced relations between communities of people, and we want healthy balanced relations nations and their citizens. We want it all.
Indeed we are meant to have it all, but all too often we want someone else to provide for the having without bothering us with the bothersome details of what I takes to have it all. However, individual communities of people must effectively work together to meaningfully contribute to the system of checks and balances required to make and keep US whole in order to keep US a people still worth fighting for.
It is a general failure to recognize a need for greater hands on involvement within the community and respectful interactions amongst members of the community that creates an imbalance of power and accountability out of which arise corruption and chaos. It is we the collective community, and the average citizen within the community who are failing.
It is we, the non-officials, the average citizens from individual communities, who need to create and keep regularly scheduled meetings with appointed officials where we make ourselves aware of policy and how policy is or isn’t being actively implemented or enforced.
It is we, the average citizen, who with a firm sense of civility, integrity, and honor, must become more actively involved in how policy is made and enforced in our communities.
It is we, the average citizen, who must determine to care a little more intimately about who we are as a society, and about individuals within our communities.
It is we the ordinary man and the ordinary woman, who must ensure that all concerned have an appropriate and respected voice. We must extend that consideration and that privilege even to, and perhaps especially to, the least of the brethren.
It is we, the private average citizen, who must determine to be a little less anonymous and a little more known to our neighbors so that we may more effectively realize our mutual interests and settle our collective debts to each other.
WE, the people, and the individual must determine to do better if we are to remain a people still worth fighting for. No worries. We have a beautiful foundation to work with in this yet bountiful, and free nation.
Two young men had six seconds to realize and fulfill their duty that day. We have so much more. Surely we each have some time to endeavor to make a difference. Perhaps we have six hours a week or sixty minutes a week days to take some positive action towards improving our communities. Perhaps it is that we take a few moments at a time to challenge ourselves to curtail the speaking of careless words or the taking of careless actions.
Surely we can do something to make our communities and our world a better place. If it’s just to lift our eyes and pray.✨
WE can certainly endeavor to do better, and to be better as we remember the sacrifices and celebrate the lives of those fallen in service, as we determine this Memorial Day to pay it forward step by step. If only for six seconds at a time.✨
Let US be who and what WE are meant to be.
Come choir of Angels,
Sing in exultation
Come in Peace
Lift every voice
Bend every knee
Make a joyful noise
Come✨🕊✨
In remembrance of ALL, in honor of YOU, in recognition of ALL the good, good people of the US military, our Iraqi brothers and sisters, our allies and friends around the world, the people of NYC and the NYPD, OUR brothers and sisters in blue everywhere, and for the good, good, people everywhere who serve, served, seek, or sought to serve the greater good of community and Humanity, the US and ALL in whatever way they may or may have all over the world and at home yesteryear, yesterday, today, and everyday without, and sometimes despite hesitation, I salute the sacrifice of, and celebrate the lives of;
Cpl. Jonathan Tyler Yale, USMC EOW April 22, 2008
Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Haerter, USMC EOW April 22, 2008
First Lieutenant Robert Michael Kelly, USMC EOW November 9, 2010
Lance Corporal Greg Buckley Jr., USMC EOW August 10, 2012
Police Officer Edward R. Byrne, NYPD EOT February 26, 1988
Sgt. Michael Sean Curtin, NYPD/USMC EOT September 11, 2001
Det. Joseph Vincent Vigiano, NYPD EOT September 11, 2001
Police Officer Wenjian Liu, NYPD EOT December 20, 2014
Police Officer Rafael L. Ramos, NYPD EOT December 20, 2014
Police Officer Brian Raymond Moore, NYPD MAY 4, 2015
Police Officer Randolph A. Holder, NYPD OCTOBER 20, 2015
And of All who have fallen.✨
Let US pray for the strength of body, mind, and soul to sacrifice the lower aspects of ourselves for Humanity, even unto death, even if but for six seconds at a time.✨
Let US be willing to die before we run from our collective and individual duties to ourselves, each other, our nation, and OUR God to do and to be better.✨
May WE each collectively and individually manifest the courage to rise, and rise, and Rise to serve Humanity, to serve ALL, with even a portion of the Grace and the courage manifested by Cpl. Jonathan Tyler Yale, and Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Haerter; and by so very many throughout the world, and throughout history who laid down their lives for Humanity.✨
It’s by their Grace that we still have an America. It’s why we still have a chance to choose to do better. It’s why we still have a hope for Humanity. It’s why we still have a chance to choose to Love one another. Hallelujah.✨
No hands but YOUR hands, no hands but mine, no hands but OUR hands. ✨
Hate is just too great a burden to bear.✨
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. ~ John 15:13
#NoGreaterLove
#NeverForget
#ManifestCourage
#StepbyStep
#Together
#AlwaysAmericaFirst
#NeverAmericaOnly
My husband said,those awards need to be upgraded to Congressional medals of honor,but in today's political climate,don't hold your breath.
These two Marines and every military person like them is why we STAND for OUR national anthem and OUR flag
An Army Special Forces veteran, is the one who originally told Kaepernick that he could kneel. Settle down with your propaganda.
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I don’t care if George Washington told him it’s ok to kneel, I don’t agree with disrespecting our flag or anthem. That’s my feelings and opinion on that matter. That’s not propaganda.
@@bill1903I've served this country with pride and distinction, I also stand for the many who've paid the ultimate price. I also understand that I've fought for the rights of those who choose to kneel, sit, and yes, burn our beautiful flag. This country is NOTHING without the right to express dissent. It's what gives you the right to publicly bitch about your government and your elected officials, all the way up to your commander in chief/president without having your head lopped off in public. I could point to famous Americans who have dissented and broke with traditions when it came to national pride and respect.. Do I hate them? Should we force them to stand at the end of a rifle/bayonet? No. Why? Because before Old Glory was sewn, came the Declaration of Independence, and then the U.S. Constitution was created. Within the Constitution if read properly, was the RIGHT to protest, and the RIGHT to free speech. Should we change the U.S. Constitution and take away these freedoms? No. Why? *Because if we did that, America would be no more different than any other two bit military dictatorship which we as all TRUE freedom loving Americans despise.*
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First of all thank you for serving. I understand what you’re saying. My son is a Marine and has a similar opinion. The view I expressed was my opinion and I feel personally about the matter. It is by no means propaganda.
@@bill1903 Thank you, and thank your son for his service to this great country. Semper Fidelis! You are an American and by extension, have the right to your opinion and what's more.. The right to express this opinion in public, and on this or any public forum without fear. We as Americans may not always see eye to eye on every topic, or agree with everyone on everything. But imagine a world with all the options avaliable to us and you were FORCED to be Boston Red Sox fan. Thank you for standing during our anthem and recognizing the sacrifices of the many American patriots who have paid the ultimate price.
Humbling to hear the story of these two US Marines, dedication to duty!
Semper Fidelis. May they rest in peace and 🙏to the families 🙏
GD I’m proud of those brave young men. They will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I miss General Kelly😢😢😢He knew how to protect the southern border. Under his command, illegal trespassing was at its lowest ever.
When I see the thumbs down selected after watching a video such as this, I think of how readily I would pay for those who select the thumbs down to leave our country and go anywhere than remain here in the US! Men & women like these two men, make me proud that both my wife and I served our Nation in the USN!! Proud Viet Nam era vets!!
There has NEVER been anything like the American soldier.
Nor the American Marine
Marines are not soldiers, don’t make this mistake face to face
@@cooldaddy232 Easy, no point in speaking aggressively to someone whom appeared to have good intentions. You can get your message across better by just explaining in a sentence or two since many people don't know the difference and it doesn't make them bad people.
@@cooldaddy232 gotta agree with Sheeple on this. I will also add something of my own. I thought marines were tough skinned? Can’t handle being called the wrong job title? If a civilian calls a public servant something they don’t like then they should grit their teeth and bear it. They serve the public period. Got that soldier?
@@snowstorm1083 Marine is not a job title. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE.
That’s why we still have an America, Amen. I wish more people would understand this.
I don’t understand how both of these heroes didn’t receive the Medal of Honor.
The Department of Defense is probably still ratifying a new award that's even greater than the MOH to fit the heroics for these 2 Marines
@@Defender78 there’s nothing higher than the moh
I hate to say this. And it doesn't detract at all for the brave sacrifice these men made. But what they did is what most all service members would do. Not above and beyond, but their duty. I can say this because I have been in similar situations, and any veteran reading this will understand. Semper Fi devil dogs.
@@cns1776 As a fellow Combat Vet, I, sadly, have to say that I agree.
They did what they Knew they had to do...their Duty.
I know those words will sound heartless to many civilians but nothing could be further from the truth. For those two leathernecks' sacrifice makes my heart swell with Pride..almost as much as it aches with sorrow.
For I too have the honor to call them my Brother Marines....though we'll never meet.
Every Marine knows what the Navy Cross means. We know what one has to do to Earn it. We don't see the NC as being a "Silver" medal to the MOH's "Gold" medal. That's not how any Combat Vet I know thinks.
Semper Fidelis is our motto, Always Faithful....Always.
Now I know the names and stories of 2 brave Americans that I pray for. God bless them. Amen.
Let the American people tell the President, the Secretary of Defence and all the others that the American Marine hold their Oath even when they know they might die. The current administration should understand that all they are trying to do is destroy our fighting men and women with their idiotic questions. We take an Oath that is all that is necessary! Semper Fidelis.
Thank you, Every Marine serving and who served our country.
It's what we do, that's what Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines DO!!! Doc Mike USN (Corpsman)
Ooh- Rah. Rest in peace, Devil Dogs!
We need a movie now so we can tell the story of these 2 Devils to the world.
Havoc, there's already one that's been made. Do a search for: "The 11th Order" It's a short that was produced and directed by a film student and Marine, Joshua DeFour. Jordan Hearter was in 1/9 The Walking Dead,, which is the unit I served in many years before. That's how I found out about it, was through 1/9. Which gave me the privilege of donating to help fund the production, along with hundreds of others, and it tells their story well.
Both of the Marines who did their duty and stopped that 2 Ton SVBIED from passing their Entry Control Point in Ramadi, Iraq will never be forgotten. Their Bravery and Courage that day have been written Into the Marine's history.
Semper Fi
@@CplFattig thanks bro I'll check it out. Rah
@@Murph0341 just a reminder if you haven’t seen it, it got posted 2 weeks ago
@@cjwatts721 I'll look for now.
@@cjwatts721 That was so moving. It brought me to tears.
Thank You for Standing Your Ground Yale and Haerter. Heroes.
Semper Fi Brothers.
Cowards who blew them up. R.I.P young soldiers. Rest with God and the angels.
Semper Fi Do or Die. Thank You. The American People.
I started weeping when I saw the picture of both men
Thank you Gen. Kelly for remembering these Marines. God less these and all Marines.
Acts of Bravery will never be forgotten. Keep telling these stories of such exceptional people.
One foot in earth and another in eternity. Forever, Semper Fidelis.
If I reccall correctly, Gen. Kelly's own son had been KIA soon before he gave this speech.
Correct, just a few days earlier.
That’s a fact.
@@davidburlingame2421 this speech was 2014. His son was KIA in 2010
@@buddyjackson7501 He gave the original "Six Seconds" speech to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis on Nov 13, 2010. His son was KIA in Afghanistan Nov 9, 2010. Very remarkable.
Great speech. Amazing soldiers. RIP. Respect and love from your new brothers in arms from Finland.