‘A hero to Ukraine’: Jacksonville-area man dies after volunteering to fight with Ukrainian military

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2023
  • Edward Wilton III, 22, died about a month ago after he volunteered to fight with the Ukrainian military. He went to school in the Jacksonville area and on Thursday his loved ones will lay him to rest in Mandarin.

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  • @daringreene4661
    @daringreene4661 Рік тому +15

    As a father myself...I'd be gutted. I experienced war...I don't want my son to ever experience it. I know this man is being strong...may God assuage your pain in moments of sadness.

  • @garyrea2320
    @garyrea2320 Рік тому +59

    Ed miss you man, you were a great guy and will me dearly missed by your Ukrainian comrades. We will all meet again one day mate.

    • @shannonstraughan4383
      @shannonstraughan4383 Рік тому +3

      Yes.... this earthly life is temporary. This young man lived a life worth being proud of.
      Truly sorry to the loved ones left behind. Ed is just fine.
      Someday we will all know that beautiful place. Except Putin.

    • @untouchparadise4718
      @untouchparadise4718 Рік тому

      suc it

    • @neffosnine2970
      @neffosnine2970 Рік тому +2

      @@shannonstraughan4383 - yeah :)) Vietnam professionals understand this.

    • @nerzhul2455
      @nerzhul2455 Рік тому +1

      A true sh3it is now rotting in he11. 🔥🔥

    • @SomethingBlonde
      @SomethingBlonde 9 місяців тому

      Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦🇺🇸

  • @db3467
    @db3467 Рік тому +57

    A true hero. A reason to live and A better reason to die fighting for your homeland.

    • @philipcoffman4372
      @philipcoffman4372 Рік тому

      If you want to be one I’m Russian American. I’ll buy you one way ticket and help you to die for Nazi regime 7000 miles away from your home

    • @user-vk2tm4yt8t
      @user-vk2tm4yt8t Рік тому

      disgusting your mind frame!

    • @nerzhul2455
      @nerzhul2455 Рік тому +2

      A true sh3it is now rotting in he11. 🔥🔥

    • @TheRealAb216
      @TheRealAb216 Рік тому +2

      @@nerzhul2455 go join russia and become fertilizer

    • @boombyte8849
      @boombyte8849 Рік тому +1

      @@nerzhul2455 yes, youre rotting.

  • @wheelmanstan
    @wheelmanstan Рік тому +10

    Hell of a man to travel to Ukraine to fight a war like this one. Respect to his dad for doing this interview as well.

  • @martinmulenga6195
    @martinmulenga6195 Рік тому +18

    May his soul rest in power

  • @seancox46
    @seancox46 Рік тому +59

    A very RARE, gentleman. Not only was he willing to die for the USA, he died fighting for his ancestral home land, that being Ukraine... To you young man, I salute you. My prayers and condolences go to your family and yes YOU ARE A HERO TO UKRAINE!!!!

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому

      A terrorist is what he is

    • @mranton2090
      @mranton2090 Рік тому +6

      HONOR THIS MAN ... he has courage beyond compare🙏

    • @irishrebel374
      @irishrebel374 Рік тому +7

      Died for Globalist greed lololol

    • @jameshayes9932
      @jameshayes9932 Рік тому

      His ancestors were actual Nazis...but yeah.

    • @geewhiz5926
      @geewhiz5926 Рік тому

      ​@irishrebel37 wow so funny..... 🙄 I don't see you doing anything to better anything at all

  • @olajumokeemmanuel3505
    @olajumokeemmanuel3505 Рік тому +41

    Thank you for your services sir. My sincere Condolences to your family and friends hero. Slava Ukrainian

    • @philipcoffman4372
      @philipcoffman4372 Рік тому

      Lol 😂 retardo you don’t understand what you’re saying . It’s Srala Ukarini

    • @Sleepwalker507
      @Sleepwalker507 Рік тому

      are you african? Africans support
      Russia

    • @kofiboat779
      @kofiboat779 Рік тому +5

      Die for sensenless war

    • @mohameds.chbaro7039
      @mohameds.chbaro7039 Рік тому

      ​@@kofiboat779 Piss off...Russian sick bot

    • @chrisc5726
      @chrisc5726 Рік тому +3

      @@kofiboat779 senseless to you. I’m sure he would’ve fought for US had we been under attack. What would you give your life for? Someone may think it’s senseless.

  • @thewatcher4552
    @thewatcher4552 Рік тому +9

    Freedom is something few understand 😢

  • @DonnaMcFadden
    @DonnaMcFadden Рік тому +37

    He fought for the values of freedom, equality and all the values of our democratic principles❤❤❤

    • @marcusdolby1
      @marcusdolby1 Рік тому

      He fought supporting NAZI scum, wake up people.

    • @banjiman9869
      @banjiman9869 Рік тому +3

      Lmao no he didnt. He fought for his homeland. His words.

    • @amandarussack8591
      @amandarussack8591 Рік тому +2

      He fought for the values of freedom? Are you sure about that? You wanted say, he fought for american interest......

    • @scrubbubble1456
      @scrubbubble1456 Рік тому

      @@banjiman9869 lol yep, lady clearly didnt watch the video

    • @boombyte8849
      @boombyte8849 Рік тому

      @@amandarussack8591
      All mosscovits, mosscovit supporters are going deep to moskva's ship bottom forever!

  • @delmahnori1582
    @delmahnori1582 Рік тому +15

    What a hero. His name will be remembered in the history of Ukraine. His family should be proud of him. He is a hero. He is defending a country that fighting for its survival. God comfort his family in this time of sorrow. RIP

  • @restyourmindd
    @restyourmindd Рік тому +22

    You can see how proud his father was.

  • @silvaamaral2234
    @silvaamaral2234 Рік тому +13

    Rest in peace🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Thebluesky0311
    @Thebluesky0311 Рік тому +9

    May he rest in peace and all those affected find peace and comfort.

  • @casperado666
    @casperado666 Рік тому +8

    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.
    Thank you for your sevice, soldier. You are a hero to me and to many others.

  • @MaxMalessa-ov1uz
    @MaxMalessa-ov1uz Рік тому +5

    Rest in Peace young Worrior im sure that you was a good guy 😢

  • @mohameds.chbaro7039
    @mohameds.chbaro7039 Рік тому +16

    Brave young man. Rest in Peace, legend 🙏 ❤

  • @yokitomejillano8060
    @yokitomejillano8060 Рік тому +58

    Hero soldiers don't die they just fade away. Rest in peace great soldier!

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому

      😂😂 A Terrorist

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому +5

      He has already faded away.. After a few months, no one will remember a terrorist

    • @StreuB1
      @StreuB1 Рік тому +8

      @@mattyboy59 It is amazing to know that there is a special place for people like you. 🙂

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому +4

      @@StreuB1 that guy already gone to the special place after volunteering for the uki neonazis 😆

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому

      @@StreuB1 what place can be more special than the one your uki neonazi friends are being sent to by Ru

  • @HsingSun
    @HsingSun Рік тому +9

    The longer the war, the more soldiers got kill on both sides. During the VN war, we (me and two younger brothers) had joined the army because of draft. One of my brothers and I survived from ten years war. Talking about war, it is a nightmare.

  • @rachaelrayburn8299
    @rachaelrayburn8299 Рік тому +6

    May God bless this man and his family. There is a wonderful place in heaven for this brave man. I have 3 boys all in there early 20s. I don't know how I would deal with that. What a Soldier. We Love U and ty for your service. 😢 May God hold his family close.❤

  • @benhall8946
    @benhall8946 Рік тому +6

    God bless him may he rest in piece

  • @David-xj4wl
    @David-xj4wl Рік тому +4

    Who would just sit and relax when your forefathers country is being invaded and destroyed.

  • @masiasmustafa7751
    @masiasmustafa7751 Рік тому +3

    he gave his life for his real home land
    god bless his imigrant family..!!!!

  • @Jaem-ml4lx
    @Jaem-ml4lx Рік тому +20

    RIP brave soldier

  • @junelagumbay221
    @junelagumbay221 Рік тому +12

    Ur a hero my friend, rest in peace...mission accomplished 👍💪🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @shannonstraughan4383
    @shannonstraughan4383 Рік тому +33

    Sincere condolences to the loved ones of this brave young man.
    Truly a hero. Thank you to his parents for raising such a great human being.
    God is proud of him.

  • @paintballusa1658
    @paintballusa1658 Рік тому +11

    Rest In Peace American Soldier 🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @mikaeljonsson4686
    @mikaeljonsson4686 Рік тому +15

    Thank you for your service to the Ukrainian people!💪 Heroyam Slava! 💛💙💛

    • @neffosnine2970
      @neffosnine2970 Рік тому +1

      - yeah :)) Vietnam professionals understand this.

  • @daviddunne4737
    @daviddunne4737 Рік тому +24

    RIP hero . SLAVA UKRAINI.

  • @geoffreybyamukama1018
    @geoffreybyamukama1018 Рік тому +20

    So sad, may his soul Rest in Peace.

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому +3

      Terrorists will have no peace

    • @davidvazquez1450
      @davidvazquez1450 Рік тому

      @@mattyboy59 Are you talking about Russian Right?

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому

      @@JokeBaden true.. He also deserves peace if clownisky's troops can get peace

    • @ahmedalsharman
      @ahmedalsharman Рік тому

      Rest in piss 😂😂😂. Rotten soul

    • @ahmedalsharman
      @ahmedalsharman Рік тому

      ​@@davidvazquez1450 he is a US pig 🐖 died in Ukraine.. no sympathy

  • @fionayange
    @fionayange Рік тому +10

    So young and handsome who had a life to live but gave it all. May God let His HEORIC soul Rest in Eternal Peace........Solute you sir. Thankyou for going there on behalf of us others who are going through this pain with Ukraine by watching and crying behind the screen though we are from other countries. You will not only be Ukraine's Hero but an example, a hero and a role model to us all to which one can give their best and share the pain, tears and tormenting's of fellow humans. No matter our nationality, our race and our cultural differences, we will stand together in harmony and fight for what is right till we reach our goal and let peace rule....... GLORY TO UKARINE...Prayers from Papua New Guinea to his family members at this time of mourning and May God give strength to the others who are just like this young man to be strong .😭😭🙏💓💯

    • @vornamenachname4243
      @vornamenachname4243 Рік тому +3

      @Fiona: I want to subcribe to every word you said!🙏 I am very sad 😭 that a brave young man loses his life under such cruelty terror circumstances.😥

  • @anthonyjones9868
    @anthonyjones9868 Рік тому +2

    Damn, as a Marine this is rough

  • @tolitsdterrible4785
    @tolitsdterrible4785 Рік тому +12

    My salute to this young brave man. A hero.

  • @JohnEvans-yz9vr
    @JohnEvans-yz9vr Рік тому +2

    So sorry this is a horrible circumstance I pray 🙏 for him and his family God bless them all

  • @funfacttrivias2121
    @funfacttrivias2121 Рік тому +2

    Dying for other peoples country is beyond brave Salute.

    • @jeromedavid7944
      @jeromedavid7944 23 дні тому

      It was his country too because of his ancestral connection, recognition and respect. I'm sure he helped take alot of Red Army invaders with him! May he rest in peace and have a seat in the halls of Vahalla with other great fallen warriors! Skól! 🇺🇦 SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦

  • @logicalthinker8696
    @logicalthinker8696 Рік тому +6

    This is sad, I wish someone would have told him the truth about that situation. RIP young man

  • @daringreene4661
    @daringreene4661 Рік тому +2

    He fought for people defending their homes. Valhalla. Where all brave warriors go...

  • @milajulian3072
    @milajulian3072 Рік тому +6

    Condolences of you soldiers who died for your hero doing of your country Ukraine may you rest in peace

  • @williamwells1862
    @williamwells1862 Рік тому +2

    He died doing what he wanted to do. What valor.

  • @encajarecabrequepollenare2631
    @encajarecabrequepollenare2631 Рік тому +1

    His son is a hero. Thank you for defending my homeland.

  • @theinthein2305
    @theinthein2305 Рік тому +4

    u r God's warrior.

  • @Pbouc88
    @Pbouc88 Рік тому +7

    RIP hero

  • @abrakadabrah3031
    @abrakadabrah3031 Рік тому +10

    Heros never die!!!

  • @adelmomontero3554
    @adelmomontero3554 Рік тому +4

    Very sad to see what the our government is doing to escalate the war in Ukraine and people dying.

    • @kd8199
      @kd8199 Рік тому

      Who is your government?

    • @adelmomontero3554
      @adelmomontero3554 Рік тому

      @@kd8199 sovereign citizen

    • @kd8199
      @kd8199 Рік тому

      @@adelmomontero3554 😂🤣😂

    • @adelmomontero3554
      @adelmomontero3554 Рік тому

      @@kd8199 I agree with President Trump, the killing on both sides needs to end.

  • @dragsmoothfishingtv635
    @dragsmoothfishingtv635 Рік тому +2

    Not sure how this father was capable of being so calm talking about his sons death.
    Worst thing for any parent should be the death of their children, it’s a tragedy a young man’s life ended so short and in a war in this day and age.
    However it is an honor to die for your motherland and family / loved ones.
    Rather die like a hero then live like a coward.
    Definitely rather die a hero’s death rather then from some kind of a sickness.
    May God have mercy for fallen soldiers and give them rest and peace in eternity
    💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺

  • @kaileybaker6045
    @kaileybaker6045 12 днів тому

    I was friends with him for a short time in high school, he was a really good guy and I’ll always cherish the memories I have with him. Rest in peace Edward🇺🇦🕊️

  • @mr.d8214
    @mr.d8214 Рік тому +11

    He can live in through our memories.

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому +2

      Just give it a month or two.. Terrorist will be forgotten

    • @ukiz
      @ukiz Рік тому

      ​@@mattyboy59you miserable

  • @hermanvonshaft4662
    @hermanvonshaft4662 Рік тому +3

    As a Ukrainian thanks to that American hero. Fighting fascisim. Hes a hero to both countries

    • @yelenaclark4209
      @yelenaclark4209 Рік тому

      He fought for fascist government. No sympathy, sorry. Just another clueless brainwashed American

  • @simonblack8384
    @simonblack8384 Рік тому +2

    All my thoughts to the family. A son of which any father would be rightly be proud

  • @MAZDAKPRODUCTION
    @MAZDAKPRODUCTION Рік тому +5

    I respect his family and their innocence. War is a racket, and I pray for all warriors on all sides, as their deaths are ultimately in vain.

  • @winloverodriguez6441
    @winloverodriguez6441 Рік тому +8

    Rest in Peace...your a hero ♥️♥️♥️

  • @kimiohuynh8102
    @kimiohuynh8102 Рік тому +5

    R.I.P.hero of Jacksonville. You sacrificed your life for a blessed deed. ❤❤❤

  • @MilestoneGog-bg9pl
    @MilestoneGog-bg9pl Рік тому +3

    He will get the golden mercenary award in his grave from the corrupt government of Ukraine. 😂😂😂

  • @tripledelight8104
    @tripledelight8104 Рік тому +4

    R.I.P Hero ❤

  • @MrMarimero1234
    @MrMarimero1234 Рік тому +5

    We salute a true and brave American Ukrainian hero. SLAVA UKRAINI...HEROYAM SLAVA !!!!

  • @timmommens901
    @timmommens901 Рік тому +6

    Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦
    ❤🇧🇪🇰🇷

    • @nerzhul2455
      @nerzhul2455 Рік тому

      De/na/zi/fy.

    • @TheRealAb216
      @TheRealAb216 Рік тому

      @@nerzhul2455 your mom

    • @nerzhul2455
      @nerzhul2455 Рік тому

      @@TheRealAb216 De/na/zi/fy ukro-nzis and NAZO mercenaries. Hundreds of thousands aIready. God bIess R U army !

  • @Robolaralobarar
    @Robolaralobarar Рік тому +8

    Hero

  • @pianomaster511
    @pianomaster511 Рік тому +2

    Thank you,my hero,my bro😞

  • @petrikupiainen
    @petrikupiainen Рік тому +9

    Rest in peace Hero!
    My prayers and condolences goes for his family.
    As a Finn 🇫🇮 I understand evilness of Russia. Two times Russia has assaulted to Finland during WW2. We survived as a independent country, but gave ultimate cost.
    Russia is a evil country and must be stopped 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇺🇦

    • @davidvazquez1450
      @davidvazquez1450 Рік тому +3

      💪🇺🇦

    • @kd8199
      @kd8199 Рік тому +3

      So glad our countries stand against the Russian threat. Slava Ukraine! Rest in peace Hero.

    • @dz2157
      @dz2157 Рік тому

      😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡 what a clown u r

  • @indiana146
    @indiana146 Рік тому +4

    God bless young man
    Regards adrian uk

  • @lindafernandez3905
    @lindafernandez3905 Рік тому +4

    May God reward him for his sacrifice,. my prayers for him and his family

  • @mr.d8214
    @mr.d8214 Рік тому +4

    RESPECT.

  • @anon2034
    @anon2034 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for you sevice great warior. Mosanto is greatful for your sacrifice composting the ground to increase profit.
    Slava ukraine!

  • @jseriesdre7671
    @jseriesdre7671 Рік тому +2

    Such a Brave Soul for Freedom🙏🏾

  • @vanwynn8193
    @vanwynn8193 Рік тому +2

    R I P 💐🕯❤️ Hero fight for freedom 🇺🇦 may god bless you and your family Amen 🙏.

  • @mariakasper5815
    @mariakasper5815 Рік тому +4

    RIP

  • @nanowally23
    @nanowally23 Рік тому +3

    Rest in peace may yout heroism be remember in ukraine.

  • @righteousbyfaithinChrist
    @righteousbyfaithinChrist Рік тому +4

    Thank you for supporting your friend in their defense representing the USA to your last breath God bless your family and may God Comfort them is know that we're proud

    • @jepa8
      @jepa8 9 місяців тому

      I guess killing farmers is easier than stronger opponents, you Americunts are a joke.

  • @reaperdean4991
    @reaperdean4991 Рік тому

    Jax in which state?

  • @lilibr7466
    @lilibr7466 Рік тому +4

    🤍mi pésame a sus familiares y amigos.

  • @kennethbell-hn9zv
    @kennethbell-hn9zv Рік тому +2

    Sad story. We must keep in mind that soldiers will only fight for that which they believe in hence the failures of the Russian military. RIP brave soldier.

  • @libramoon9968
    @libramoon9968 Рік тому

    If your homeless and unemployed in the U.S., can you volunteer?
    Where do you sign up ?

  • @erikpeterson25
    @erikpeterson25 Рік тому +2

    💕❤..it was his calling .....

  • @BEVERLEYKorte-dn5zh
    @BEVERLEYKorte-dn5zh Рік тому +2

    MY Blessings and Prayers Go out to his family and friends 🇺🇦💙🇺🇦💛🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine 🙏🙏🙏🌹😪😪😪😪😪😪 Sorry for your loss 😪😪😪🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @atmajanovri3686
    @atmajanovri3686 Рік тому +4

    Warior of the world

  • @agnhessmanalo9709
    @agnhessmanalo9709 Рік тому +3

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @abrakadabrah3031
    @abrakadabrah3031 Рік тому

    I feel the same...
    My father was Ukrainian...
    I have relatives that are in the midst of yhe savage war...
    I'm physically sick...
    If i didnt have fallout from the treatment of lymphoma...
    I would have been in Ukraine...
    Dieing would have been a privilege for me...at 72...should that have occured...
    Most have a definition of life:
    Mine is...
    Freedom, liberty peace...

  • @davidgourdine6153
    @davidgourdine6153 Рік тому +2

    Rip bro 👊💯🌄💐🕊️

  • @rustyshacklferd1854
    @rustyshacklferd1854 Рік тому +3

    Fighting for Nazi Ukraine is not honourable at all.

  • @Emperors_Deathangel
    @Emperors_Deathangel Рік тому +1

    Like it or not. It seems a ridiculous death especially when you died for another country and the worst is you don't even have any idea about who's right and who's wrong in the whole story, just basing on MSM news and fighting for another country is seriously ridiculous.

  • @macaulaywilson5020
    @macaulaywilson5020 Рік тому +11

    RIP , real life Hero . 🌹💎💐

  • @nepe1282
    @nepe1282 Рік тому +4

    A Patriot would never fight for a foreigh nation 🤨

  • @dietrichvarez1720
    @dietrichvarez1720 Рік тому

    Peace treaty is needed to stop the war..

  • @martinekanji8537
    @martinekanji8537 Рік тому +3

    He thought that russia is iraq and libya..😂😂😂😂, good job Wagner

    • @fmoa2541
      @fmoa2541 Рік тому

      actually iraq and libya jihadists are better fighters than russians,, this soldier died from shrapnel wounds from artillery not actual ground engagement with the russians.

  • @donnatrudgeon4402
    @donnatrudgeon4402 Рік тому

    God Bless this brave young man. Thank you Lord for his unselfish sacrifice to 🇺🇦 Ukraine, and know that United States 🇺🇸 loves you and will never forget you.

  • @elvisorearanda2631
    @elvisorearanda2631 Рік тому +5

    No estoy a favor de ucrania , pero respeto mucho la heroisidad de estos valientes soldados , QED .

    • @quovadis8546
      @quovadis8546 Рік тому +1

      Should have fought for the Palestinian rights. But you chose the wrong war.

  • @shifty6br368
    @shifty6br368 11 місяців тому

    Rest easy now brother, we'll see you on the other side.

  • @karenjohnson5271
    @karenjohnson5271 Рік тому +2

    Rest easy . RIP

  • @ariosarios7998
    @ariosarios7998 Рік тому +4

    Hero never died 🎉

    • @mattyboy59
      @mattyboy59 Рік тому +1

      Terrorist has already died.. Soon to be forgotten

    • @San-nah
      @San-nah Рік тому

      ​@@mattyboy59 Russia is a terrorist state. So you must be referring to the Russian thugs soldiers!

  • @japs7424
    @japs7424 Рік тому +2

    I think his father is at peace.

  • @Roy-hx6wq
    @Roy-hx6wq Рік тому +2

    A hero

  • @LIV-FREE-VET
    @LIV-FREE-VET Рік тому

    RIP Warrior. Thank you for keeping Ukraine FREE!

  • @Razzle_Dazzle-
    @Razzle_Dazzle- Рік тому +2

    Well done Russia.
    Less rat in society

  • @bossej1212
    @bossej1212 Рік тому +1

    That's a lesson to like minded individuals. Don't be cheated that you'll be a hero fighting Russia in Ukraine. You will like the young fellow at his prime, inshort you will die.

  • @StephanieBell-wu5ro
    @StephanieBell-wu5ro Рік тому

    How sad at least he died fighting for a cause he truly believed unlike the men that died years into Iraq/Afghanistan wars

  • @WEALTHFLOWTRIBE
    @WEALTHFLOWTRIBE 7 місяців тому

    May god recive your soul my fellow American and floridian

  • @talijamir5395
    @talijamir5395 Рік тому +7

    Rip brave hero.

  • @alsharifbinedi9560
    @alsharifbinedi9560 Рік тому +2

    😢😭

  • @mariaelmahdy1962
    @mariaelmahdy1962 Рік тому

    This young man didn't know the full story!

  • @YoYo-ob2cs
    @YoYo-ob2cs Рік тому +1

    RIP Buddy

  • @unelectedleader6494
    @unelectedleader6494 11 місяців тому

    22. Dang. Pretty young.