I wish these men were as well known as sports athletes... they barely get mentioned on the news, well the guy that caught a touch down pass is hailed as a hero...
I'm trying to teach my kids that these guys are the real heroes walking among us. Not those Hollywood jack legs on TV. Love this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my friend, this guys were ridiculously tricked into thinking they were fighting for freedom, defending or helping someone, he said it in the video "we didnt know what we were doing", there were no weapons of mass destruction, now we know they fought for the economical interest of some big corporations, they walked into another country and into someones home carrying a rifle, thats called looting.. there is no heroism in that... You are spreading ignorance, and your kids will grow to learn the truth, and if they are intelligent, which Im sure they are, they will understand the facts, and you will be seen as ignorant... its better to teach them to think, question and always look further.
I had someone do a mag dump on me and a grenade went off 2 meters from me, i thank god everytime i see guys like this. I was lucky, they weren't. Great citizens.
@@mbartlett6685 I never take any glory, I was outside the wire as much as possible but soldiers regardless of injury give up family and years to a cause. I just tried to tell the story.
Jake maybe You was the voice (picture) of that soldiers? But anyway, going somewhere, where everybody (good and bad) arround have guns with just camera, that is something!
I’m sitting here listening to these heroic men and thinking OMG how lucky I am to live in a country that hasuch men defending me and my fellow citizens. GOD BLESS YOU MEN and many many thank you’s!
Defending me and fellow citizens from those who would harm us! They are there, all a person has to do is step outside our borders to experience how others feel about us.
Military humour...dark and bloody funny! Wish the snowflakes were capable of comprehending the manner of men these are! I am a UK vet (just an old cold war warrior) Respect to these guys!
Not really, it's this hyped up thing about 'merica and 'freedom' but it's really the government using them for their own political and financial gain, it's sad really.
@@MoarteaLunii dude....Germans preaching about anything related to war.....is like an alcoholic having 6 months sober and preaching to others on how they have the problem solved.....anyone that would listen to anything Germany has to say about war or peace.....is a fool. You guys just stay in your lane and keep making awesome stuff for us to buy....and we'll keep protecting you. Deal? I personally love all my Glocks, Steyers, and Walthers....so you're ok by me there. That said....I have a smidge of German blood in my heritage.....so I'm ok to rag on you a little bit..... we're distant cousins.
I wish I seen this video years ago. When I got out I did go through a hard time of drugs. One day I woke up and realized that I was throwing my life away. I'm now a pro trucker, I have 2 kids and a wife, and we just bought our forever house. I for sure struggled, but happiness isn't worth it without the tears.
ChypnotiC Pl you wanna be talking shit? Earn the right to, join up like the rest of us and then if you wanna talk shit, so it. Out here degrading the dead like you have a clue what we do
ChypnotiC Pl first off it isn’t boy. You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about, and don’t know what war is truly like, it’s devastating. Things happen that you wouldn’t be able to understand unless you were there and saw it first hand. And yeah I understand civilians being killed, but unfortunately that’s war, people die. We take every precaution to ensure that there is no loss of innocent life because that’s not why we’re there. You can hate the superiors of the men on the ground, the officers, generals, commanders wtv, don’t hate the troops for following orders. Most of us refuse to fire in an area or building unless we know exactly who and what is inside. And personally I’ve never experienced high explosives used on any structure unless we know it’s occupied by the enemy and only the enemy, maybe I’ve gotten lucky idk, but that’s my experience. Oh ant thanks for that, wishing death on myself or anyone, such a class act, shows the coward you are
ChypnotiC Pl if you read what I said you would’ve seen that I said I have never fired at a civilian. We’re not fighting kids or women over there which you seem to think is the case. Never in my life would I kill someone unless my life or the lives of my comrades were in absolute indefinite danger, nor would I ever fire at a child. And yeah you are a coward, wishing death is a cowards move.
ChypnotiC Pl I like many others, fight because we actually care about the well being of people outside of our own country, I want to see these people free, I want them to prosper, I want to see them live without the fear of a radical group coming I to their villages and slaughtering them for no apparent reason other than their specific sect of their religion. I fight so that those children can grow up and actually make something of themselves. I fight so that my children don’t have to.
I'm a civilian, and I have nothing but gratitude and the utmost respect for men like this who sacrifice so much to keep us free. ❤ Thanks for giving us an opportunity to meet them and learn about their very worthy organizations. Best, Nell
During the intro I immediately wondered if he got that hand at sportsman guide. I know it may seem disrespectful but its not meant that way at all. I have the utmost respect for what u guys did. I just have that sick cop humor.
I remember the first time I saw Leroy shake someone's hand and leave his hand behind, I laughed so hard I cried. Great video by some true Ranger legends. I am always in awe of the kind and caliber of men I was able to serve with, truly humbling. My youngest son, who is a Special Forces Medic and Purple Heart recipient, still serving, took me on a fishing trip with Mission Outdoors here in Washington state. Me and a bunch of other Disabled Veterans, got to spend the day fishing and telling war stories. hahaha One of my fondest memories, not only because I got to spend the day fishing, but because I had my son and my grandson with me. My oldest son and one of my daughters are also Disabled Veterans and I would love to set up a fishing trip with the 4 of us. Keep doing what you're doing gentleman, still leading the way and making your country proud. 2nd Batt, the only Batt. Lol RLTW Ps, John, If you ever take a trip back up to the Ft Lewis area, please let us know. I'd love to meet you in person and shake your hand.
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing that. I've been wanting to get involved doing some volunteer work with disabled vets myself. It seems like a good way to give back.
You know you're on a good YT'ers channel when you JUST get a notification that John uploaded a new video and by the time you open it up, it's already got 490 views! lol
"I wanted to stay in the fight but I knew I was running out of juice." Running out of hero juice is the only thing that can slow down these guys. What legends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Who disliked this? John, thanks for giving these guys a fraction of publicity they deserve. The thing that's incredible is how humble they are. World class
This is the kind of vireo that should be on the trending page, not the B.S. how to what ever. But thats just my old man (boomer) mentality. Gentlemen thank you for doing a job very few would do, thank you to your families for standing by you while you did it and John thank you for bringing these men to your audience. Now John you're not a Marine you just can't take things because it's not nailed down. Sorry just had to, again thank you all.
You men are absolute beasts!!! Thank you for your service doesn't cut it. Thank you for your sacrifice doesn't cut it either. This great country wouldn't be where it is had it not been for men like you. Thank you may not be enough, but it's what I can do. There are no words for the gratitude.
These men are heroes and many others. Thanks for sharing their stories and experiences. I'm glad they found their way, its very hard for some unfortunately. I pray those that haven't found their way yet can get the help to find their way. It's not easy as some think.
When John was laughing about the spine/ torso and realized how it sounded out loud I spit water EVERYWHERE! We have a story called “chicken wing” where my buddies saw a hellfire strike and the dude’s arm flew off like a chicken wing and must have flown a 100 meters. It’s funny to my buddies but man my family thought it was sick 🤣
Killing innocent people who are government wanted to steal from is not a laughing matter. This is why 23 of you geniuses kill yourselves a day..... because those men figured out they were tricked into killing for Satan.
Thank you gentlemen for sharing your stories. Your selflessness and the sacrifices your have made are inspiring. Even more, it’s truly awesome that you three are continuing on to help others after already giving so much. This video was a great moment of reflection for me, and I’m extremely grateful.
Hearing these stories makes me proud to be an American. Thank you for you heroism and sacrifice! I work for a prosthetic company called ottobock and it's amazing to see what they do for amputees. Much respect for you guys!!
I can't recommend this video highly enough. The advice in here is relevant to anyone who has been through adversity and is struggling. Thank you so much for what you do and have done.
Ranger Watters was lucky to have someone there for him, most do not. Most guys suffer in silence and are terrified to seek help due to the stigma and chain of command.
When the nightmare's come.....VODKA for me. Spent 12 years in Afghanistan as a contractor, she told me to go, kids told me to go and die. She left after two years, upgraded to another. She left, got hurt, lost my house, finely got back over, son killed. Fun it. Stayed another ten years. Beat, stomped, stayed, blown up with 5 concussions, 5here is nothing for contractors. We don't exist, but we're next to you. Know will hire an ex contractor as they think we're nuts.....I was nuts before I went. So I use Vanille VODKA, With orange juice, keep my strength up. Bagram, Jbad, Abad, MF, Honaka mircial, pentage, Bostic, Fortress, to name a few. AFGHANISTAN, THE LAND THAT TIME COULD. CARE LESS ABOUT. Rumi is the only thing good that ever came from that place. AFGHAN YETI ROADKILL out.
“So you guys kinda got jacked up. What uh, what happened?” Lmfao Just another example of why this channel is so freakin awesome. “Dammit, thats my shifting leg!” Haha such epic masters of badassery!
"...physically, I was runnin' out of juice..." Classic. 😂 Central/South TX: the Birdwell Foundation are good people. I did fall into that pit. In some ways it is harder to deal with what the outside can't see. If you jump at a noise and have the "aftermarket parts" (as a friend of mine called them), people look-see-say/think its ok. You dive for cover in Sunday morning services because someone sneezed... people start to look at you like a UXO after a few times. So to make it simple: 1. It isn't a contest. Get the help you need. 2. Finding out how much help you need means talking people who can help. A support group or VSO meeting is a good place to start. 3. The VA is what it is. Take the help they offer. It is better than nothing, and sometimes by a lot. They broke it.. They bought it. 4. Helping others helps you. To all of my fellow veterans: Stout Hearts and God Bless.
Nice to see actual warriors back from all the hell they've been through and putting out alot of positivity back into that world. The outreach for those needing help is astounding; it really takes brothers and sisters-in- arms to lift one another up but us civilians as well to pitch in. Very enlightening video rather than what gets tossed around the media and film about broken soldiers. Great video John and thank you all
10:00 I've got so much respect for you guys. Brothers in arms, fighting for all of us so we don't have to. Thank you for making this talk so candid. Love WPS!
*MY GOD MY GOD!!!! I am speechless at the bravery of these Men!!! I salute them and all who suffered in such a way - and I salute the loved ones who helped them come back*
I really needed this. Best days of my life. Adjustment has not been easy. Paul Harrell, this channel and my dog keep me sane and laughing. Bless you guys.
At the time that watched the video there had be 6250 views. I don’t understand why there weren’t 6250 likes. These guys and others like them are true American heroes that keep the rest of us safe. Thank you gentlemen for service and your sacrifices.
@@saltycastform2932 Foreign and Domestic? Warriors and Broken? Transgender? Drug addicts and Drunks? Abusive and psycho? Which Veterans. Veterans died and wounded for nothing since the American Civil War.
God bless the poor soles are hitmen killed while working for Uncle Sam. May they Rest In Peace. And may the men tricked into doing the killing be blessed with vision and repent.
These are men I hope to be like someday. I'm only 16, but I can recognize these men as the heroes they are. Thank you John for helping share their stories. And thank all you guys for your service.
I’m no psychiatrist, but maybe you have survivors guilt. Thank you for your service sir. My brother just joined the army infantry. I pray he doesn’t see war.
Great look from the inside. Most of us will never know the fear, the fight, or the glory that these guys have endured. I feel like my life has been wasted, as I've done literally nothing, in comparison. These men deserve much more praise.
OUTSTANDING! I honor you all. A great example of giving and resilience. A humbling and teachable example of sacrifice and honor. This is the best video yet John! God bless you all.
I love John’s videos. The proof that gun lovers and former door kickers aren’t all brain-dead morons is refreshing. Very inspiring words of wisdom for all walks of life and backgrounds. On a funny thought, I can only Imagine what level of intensity John must have had and what an un-tabbed E-3 must have felt showing up in Ranger Bat and being in John’s platoon. I remember showing up and being both terrified and exhilarated at the same time meeting my squad leader on day 1.
WOW thank you all for your service gentlemen. I lived in a lil town outside of Ft Benning GA for over 30 years,were most were retired army vets,and some still active duty, I was in a bass fishing club were these men became my buddy's I was called SARGE as was everyone else! (its a army thing) and they accepted me as one of their own, I also had a few RANGERS that were real good friends. when I got hurt they were the first guys to come see me. Tom gave me a RANGER coffee mug and wrote something on the bottom. I've since moved away, but I will never forget these men that thought me so much and that you can be a man and be compassionate too, you can be a bad ass and friendly also, that life doesn't have to be complicated.....Later Sarge
John, Your Buddies including yourself are the Men Of Men of your generation. Thank you for sharing your story and your Buddies as well God Bless you All and THANK YOU ALL for your service for Our country The United States Of America
Pock up that burning stick and light that tall grass on fire.... Picks up a human spine on fire.... That scene needs to be in a war movie. Much respect guys.
These are true heroes the true backbone of our great republic!! There's an organization that helps veterans sgtmaj David Bullock is the founder it's called Americans helping veterans. Org this organization truly helps our veterans, help them find jobs help's with house payments anything that they need ,it's mostly comprised of army rangers and green berets and a few but very proud United States Marines !please people check it out and donate!!!!!
What amazes me is the joking about it all. The positive and yet humble attitude about these guys. I would be humbled just to be in their presence. As many here mention, why do people worship Hollywood stars and sports stars?
Words can not describe the utmost respect and sincere gratitude I have for men such as these. Not only for overcoming the physical injuries incurred serving our country,but for being able to overcome the psychological damage they suffered and speak to others able it. My father is a Vietnam veteran that was wounded during his time there and til this day he cannot talk about that time in his life. I've asked questions trying to get him to open up,but the look he gets in his eyes is heart breaking and he just can't do it. So thank you,not only for your sacrifice to our great country,but for trying to help our heros.....
John, best you and the crew have ever done. Simple as that... I was just beyond the age to join after 911 but as a Volunteer Firefighter and friend of a late war Vietnam Vet Green Barete, I knew the time to "Support the Troups" wasn't always going to be the patriotic war time period, but the decades after. These survivors and there families are hero's for centuries. Now is the time for the benificerierys of the sacrifice to rise up and express our gratitude. Find an organization you trust and contribute. You will go to the grave felling better. God bless everyone...
Hearing these guys talk nonchalantly about their firefight engagements & consequent injuries bought tears of pride to my eyes & l am not even an American. God bless you all !
Thank you so very much all three of you for serving. You absolutely should be treasured by all in this nation of freedom. Our freedom here is held by men like you. God Bless you men.
When you listen to these Soldiers and realize its whole other world when they say , ' Im running out of juice ' compared to when Athletes say, Im running out of juice . These Soldiers , Real Hero's . Also makes me think of all the Soldiers who Died & lost Limbs to make this Great United States .
John, thank you for this great video. John, Matthew, and Leroy, and all others not recognized, thank you for your service and sacrifices. From a retired career law enforcement officer.
Wow! You guys are awesome. I never served but I threw a "welcome home" BBQ for a Marine who did four tours, three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. I appreciate what all of you have survived...thanks for your continuing service!
These three gentlemen are the finest example of American heroes! Selflessly serving and continually giving back to the veteran community and educating the public. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I love giving Army guys slack but these studs are real role models to emulate! Nothing but respect and admiration to you and the help you are providing at home and abroad. -Semper Fidelis
Thank God for the internet and more importantly vets like y'all that share your stories and stories of others. Now we're finally re entering an age of our heroes being recognized again.
Thank you gentlemen and all who have and are serving. Words can not express enough on how much you are owed by this country. I would also like to thank you for continuing to support and work with others who are in need. May God Bless You All!
"Hey take that stick and throw it in the tall grass and it ended up being a spine ! " Laughter ensues... "Funny to us , probably not funny to you , sorry , sorry." Best part of this whole video , I was dying.
@@MoarteaLunii Not at all, just making a point. My Grandfather didn't have a lot of these stolen valor cowards in his day. They also didn't romanticize war back then. Now video games make it look like something that's fun to do. They don't show the guy that got his eye blown out by a grenade in a foxhole, nor do they show him trying to adjust back to normal life after the war with his injuries.
I wish these men were as well known as sports athletes... they barely get mentioned on the news, well the guy that caught a touch down pass is hailed as a hero...
I agree. These are heroes, some guy in a limo is entertainment at best.
Exactly...
Kills me they pay players to protect a pigskin more than the hero’s protecting our nation.
Celebrities also. When they play Veterans in movies that is Stolen Valor but everyone praise and when losers take a knee everyone loves it.
@@danielwells50 the players are not payed by the government, people in the military are, it makes no sense to compare the two.
John: "turns out it was a human torso... That's probably not funny to you" *gestures to the camera*
Me: Laughing my ass off
I was laughing my ass off too, people are just to soft nowadays to laugh at something like that!
Oh, the irony worked for me too and caused a chuckle.
I'm still laughing at the line about putting a foot in a handbag...
Same here, I love videos like this. 2 visits in Iraq, these dudes are still heroes in my book.
I'm trying to teach my kids that these guys are the real heroes walking among us. Not those Hollywood jack legs on TV. Love this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen to that.
not really dont support war by saying there heros heros dont exist
Yeah, legs can't be hero's. They cant even keep their feet and knees together.
Andris Falks its the same as the first american settlers people invade sometimes
my friend, this guys were ridiculously tricked into thinking they were fighting for freedom, defending or helping someone, he said it in the video "we didnt know what we were doing", there were no weapons of mass destruction, now we know they fought for the economical interest of some big corporations, they walked into another country and into someones home carrying a rifle, thats called looting.. there is no heroism in that... You are spreading ignorance, and your kids will grow to learn the truth, and if they are intelligent, which Im sure they are, they will understand the facts, and you will be seen as ignorant... its better to teach them to think, question and always look further.
I had someone do a mag dump on me and a grenade went off 2 meters from me, i thank god everytime i see guys like this. I was lucky, they weren't. Great citizens.
Omg, thanks for commenting, but I thank all veterans for service. We are in debt to all of you
@@markldavis1 I am just a war photographer, Afghanistan 2010.
@Jake Wright Thank you for your service!! Loved your comment.
@@mbartlett6685 I never take any glory, I was outside the wire as much as possible but soldiers regardless of injury give up family and years to a cause. I just tried to tell the story.
Jake maybe You was the voice (picture) of that soldiers? But anyway, going somewhere, where everybody (good and bad) arround have guns with just camera, that is something!
I’m sitting here listening to these heroic men and thinking OMG how lucky I am to live in a country that hasuch men defending me and my fellow citizens. GOD BLESS YOU MEN and many many thank you’s!
Defending you from what?
Defending me and fellow citizens from those who would harm us! They are there, all a person has to do is step outside our borders to experience how others feel about us.
Robert Carmody wow your stupid.
Seriously you don’t really believe that right? Your iq can’t be that low Robert two digit iq!
Our government knocked the buildings down idiot!
Military humour...dark and bloody funny! Wish the snowflakes were capable of comprehending the manner of men these are!
I am a UK vet (just an old cold war warrior) Respect to these guys!
We definitely get a lot of "WTF is wrong with you?" looks from people on the job. 😂
Guys like this give perfect perspective on what is real.
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Not really, it's this hyped up thing about 'merica and 'freedom' but it's really the government using them for their own political and financial gain, it's sad really.
@@MoarteaLunii dude....Germans preaching about anything related to war.....is like an alcoholic having 6 months sober and preaching to others on how they have the problem solved.....anyone that would listen to anything Germany has to say about war or peace.....is a fool. You guys just stay in your lane and keep making awesome stuff for us to buy....and we'll keep protecting you. Deal? I personally love all my Glocks, Steyers, and Walthers....so you're ok by me there. That said....I have a smidge of German blood in my heritage.....so I'm ok to rag on you a little bit..... we're distant cousins.
@@redriver6541 Actually I'm American.
I wish I seen this video years ago. When I got out I did go through a hard time of drugs. One day I woke up and realized that I was throwing my life away. I'm now a pro trucker, I have 2 kids and a wife, and we just bought our forever house. I for sure struggled, but happiness isn't worth it without the tears.
Try to be the kind of American worthy of these men.
ChypnotiC Pl shut the fuck up you piece of shit coward
ChypnotiC Pl you wanna be talking shit? Earn the right to, join up like the rest of us and then if you wanna talk shit, so it. Out here degrading the dead like you have a clue what we do
ChypnotiC Pl first off it isn’t boy. You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about, and don’t know what war is truly like, it’s devastating. Things happen that you wouldn’t be able to understand unless you were there and saw it first hand. And yeah I understand civilians being killed, but unfortunately that’s war, people die. We take every precaution to ensure that there is no loss of innocent life because that’s not why we’re there. You can hate the superiors of the men on the ground, the officers, generals, commanders wtv, don’t hate the troops for following orders. Most of us refuse to fire in an area or building unless we know exactly who and what is inside. And personally I’ve never experienced high explosives used on any structure unless we know it’s occupied by the enemy and only the enemy, maybe I’ve gotten lucky idk, but that’s my experience. Oh ant thanks for that, wishing death on myself or anyone, such a class act, shows the coward you are
ChypnotiC Pl if you read what I said you would’ve seen that I said I have never fired at a civilian. We’re not fighting kids or women over there which you seem to think is the case. Never in my life would I kill someone unless my life or the lives of my comrades were in absolute indefinite danger, nor would I ever fire at a child. And yeah you are a coward, wishing death is a cowards move.
ChypnotiC Pl I like many others, fight because we actually care about the well being of people outside of our own country, I want to see these people free, I want them to prosper, I want to see them live without the fear of a radical group coming I to their villages and slaughtering them for no apparent reason other than their specific sect of their religion. I fight so that those children can grow up and actually make something of themselves. I fight so that my children don’t have to.
I'm a civilian, and I have nothing but gratitude and the utmost respect for men like this who sacrifice so much to keep us free. ❤ Thanks for giving us an opportunity to meet them and learn about their very worthy organizations. Best, Nell
I second these sentiments!!! This may be your best video of them all!
During the intro I immediately wondered if he got that hand at sportsman guide. I know it may seem disrespectful but its not meant that way at all. I have the utmost respect for what u guys did. I just have that sick cop humor.
I think they'd get a laugh at that bad on the intro joke.
That would have been a freaking hilarious intro!
They would laugh....
Cop and soldier humor is equally sick... :p
@@petesheppard1709 Been both......you're spot on! lol
I remember the first time I saw Leroy shake someone's hand and leave his hand behind, I laughed so hard I cried. Great video by some true Ranger legends. I am always in awe of the kind and caliber of men I was able to serve with, truly humbling.
My youngest son, who is a Special Forces Medic and Purple Heart recipient, still serving, took me on a fishing trip with Mission Outdoors here in Washington state. Me and a bunch of other Disabled Veterans, got to spend the day fishing and telling war stories. hahaha One of my fondest memories, not only because I got to spend the day fishing, but because I had my son and my grandson with me. My oldest son and one of my daughters are also Disabled Veterans and I would love to set up a fishing trip with the 4 of us. Keep doing what you're doing gentleman, still leading the way and making your country proud. 2nd Batt, the only Batt. Lol RLTW
Ps, John, If you ever take a trip back up to the Ft Lewis area, please let us know. I'd love to meet you in person and shake your hand.
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing that. I've been wanting to get involved doing some volunteer work with disabled vets myself. It seems like a good way to give back.
My father was a Army Ranger. Thank you for your service, all of you in this video !!!!!!!
Thumbs up thingy does not do justice to appreciate sacrifice. Semper-fi..
This video hit home. THANKS guys.
“I walked with giants.” Points at John...
I thank you all and your families for your sacrifices!
I laughed so hard when John said "so you were on foot patrol"
That’s my boy Leroy from Santa Fe, NM. ! You have served us beyond proud, my brother! God Speed! See you back home👍🏼
Thank you for your Service keeping America Safe 🙏🙏
There ain't nothing 'cheesy' about saying, "Thank you, brother." and meaning it.
Thank you all...Patriots...SUA SPONTE..RLTW
When you have to get out, the isolation is no joke, even in a crowd of people.
I friggin went blurry at 8:40. And "people I couldn't let down" at 11:40. 6:13 "Let me bring you with me".
Real heroes.
Stay strong brother!
Me too- I had tears several times in this video.
Same.
These are a couple of my personal heroes. Thanks for the video.
I’m a firefighter, and I look up to guys like you three. Thank you all.
You know you're on a good YT'ers channel when you JUST get a notification that John uploaded a new video and by the time you open it up, it's already got 490 views! lol
"I wanted to stay in the fight but I knew I was running out of juice."
Running out of hero juice is the only thing that can slow down these guys. What legends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Who disliked this? John, thanks for giving these guys a fraction of publicity they deserve. The thing that's incredible is how humble they are. World class
Maybe those who got nauseated by the amateurish shaky video. I had to look away and just listen because of the camera work done by 5 year olds.
@@videodistro you should move the screen further away from your face or see an eye doctor. I'm sorry you got sick looking at a UA-cam video
Number 2, whoo-hoo!
Seriously, I salute you. You are heroes in my eyes. I'll show this to my kids. God bless you all.
This is the kind of vireo that should be on the trending page, not the B.S. how to what ever. But thats just my old man (boomer) mentality. Gentlemen thank you for doing a job very few would do, thank you to your families for standing by you while you did it and John thank you for bringing these men to your audience. Now John you're not a Marine you just can't take things because it's not nailed down. Sorry just had to, again thank you all.
You men are absolute beasts!!! Thank you for your service doesn't cut it. Thank you for your sacrifice doesn't cut it either. This great country wouldn't be where it is had it not been for men like you. Thank you may not be enough, but it's what I can do. There are no words for the gratitude.
These men are heroes and many others. Thanks for sharing their stories and experiences. I'm glad they found their way, its very hard for some unfortunately. I pray those that haven't found their way yet can get the help to find their way. It's not easy as some think.
When John was laughing about the spine/ torso and realized how it sounded out loud I spit water EVERYWHERE! We have a story called “chicken wing” where my buddies saw a hellfire strike and the dude’s arm flew off like a chicken wing and must have flown a 100 meters. It’s funny to my buddies but man my family thought it was sick 🤣
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Same, I saw it as proof that I've been stuck around civilians for too long...
Juan colon that’s a great story. You can tell everyone in hell that story when you pass.
Killing innocent people who are government wanted to steal from is not a laughing matter. This is why 23 of you geniuses kill yourselves a day..... because those men figured out they were tricked into killing for Satan.
Thank you gentlemen for sharing your stories. Your selflessness and the sacrifices your have made are inspiring. Even more, it’s truly awesome that you three are continuing on to help others after already giving so much. This video was a great moment of reflection for me, and I’m extremely grateful.
This is exactly right!
Hearing these stories makes me proud to be an American. Thank you for you heroism and sacrifice! I work for a prosthetic company called ottobock and it's amazing to see what they do for amputees. Much respect for you guys!!
I can't recommend this video highly enough. The advice in here is relevant to anyone who has been through adversity and is struggling. Thank you so much for what you do and have done.
Ohh man I respect you guys! “Oh that’s my shifting leg” that really hit home
As a career veteran I am in awe of these men. John this is one of your best videos ever. Thanks for all you do.
Ranger Watters was lucky to have someone there for him, most do not. Most guys suffer in silence and are terrified to seek help due to the stigma and chain of command.
you on trm too?
EDIT: looks like a bradley in your pic? I was 11m 97-00. You?
True.
When the nightmare's come.....VODKA for me. Spent 12 years in Afghanistan as a contractor, she told me to go, kids told me to go and die. She left after two years, upgraded to another. She left, got hurt, lost my house, finely got back over, son killed. Fun it. Stayed another ten years. Beat, stomped, stayed, blown up with 5 concussions, 5here is nothing for contractors. We don't exist, but we're next to you. Know will hire an ex contractor as they think we're nuts.....I was nuts before I went. So I use Vanille VODKA, With orange juice, keep my strength up.
Bagram, Jbad, Abad, MF, Honaka mircial, pentage, Bostic, Fortress, to name a few. AFGHANISTAN, THE LAND THAT TIME COULD. CARE LESS ABOUT. Rumi is the only thing good that ever came from that place. AFGHAN YETI ROADKILL out.
Amazing group of guys, all three of them. Thank you for keeping our freedom!
Semper Fidelis. God bless you guys. The USA 🇺🇸 is indebted to you and all you’ve done. You guys are an inspiration to us all.
Great Video with 3 real patriots. Every Cop wanted to be a Firefighter! :) Retired JTAC and 25 year Firefighter.
“So you guys kinda got jacked up. What uh, what happened?” Lmfao
Just another example of why this channel is so freakin awesome.
“Dammit, thats my shifting leg!” Haha such epic masters of badassery!
Thank you Matt Watters and Leroy Petry for what you guys have down for our country!
"...physically, I was runnin' out of juice..." Classic. 😂
Central/South TX: the Birdwell Foundation are good people.
I did fall into that pit. In some ways it is harder to deal with what the outside can't see. If you jump at a noise and have the "aftermarket parts" (as a friend of mine called them), people look-see-say/think its ok. You dive for cover in Sunday morning services because someone sneezed... people start to look at you like a UXO after a few times. So to make it simple:
1. It isn't a contest. Get the help you need.
2. Finding out how much help you need means talking people who can help. A support group or VSO meeting is a good place to start.
3. The VA is what it is. Take the help they offer. It is better than nothing, and sometimes by a lot. They broke it.. They bought it.
4. Helping others helps you.
To all of my fellow veterans: Stout Hearts and God Bless.
Nice to see actual warriors back from all the hell they've been through and putting out alot of positivity back into that world. The outreach for those needing help is astounding; it really takes brothers and sisters-in- arms to lift one another up but us civilians as well to pitch in. Very enlightening video rather than what gets tossed around the media and film about broken soldiers.
Great video John and thank you all
10:00 I've got so much respect for you guys. Brothers in arms, fighting for all of us so we don't have to. Thank you for making this talk so candid. Love WPS!
We can never thank these men for their service and sacrifice. Thank you!
*MY GOD MY GOD!!!! I am speechless at the bravery of these Men!!! I salute them and all who suffered in such a way - and I salute the loved ones who helped them come back*
Gentlemen, thank you for all of your sacrifices. From the bottom of my heart.
Really wish I could train under you John , I love your videos!
Also much respect to these hero’s and all other service member
I really needed this. Best days of my life. Adjustment has not been easy.
Paul Harrell, this channel and my dog keep me sane and laughing.
Bless you guys.
Thank you guys for your service. God bless ya'll
At the time that watched the video there had be 6250 views. I don’t understand why there weren’t 6250 likes. These guys and others like them are true American heroes that keep the rest of us safe. Thank you gentlemen for service and your sacrifices.
GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS!
Which ones?
John Brown All of them
@@saltycastform2932 Foreign and Domestic? Warriors and Broken? Transgender? Drug addicts and Drunks? Abusive and psycho? Which Veterans. Veterans died and wounded for nothing since the American Civil War.
God bless the poor soles are hitmen killed while working for Uncle Sam. May they Rest In Peace. And may the men tricked into doing the killing be blessed with vision and repent.
@@mysticthomas8439 Amen. Well said.
These are men I hope to be like someday. I'm only 16, but I can recognize these men as the heroes they are. Thank you John for helping share their stories. And thank all you guys for your service.
These dudes actually did their job. I was a peacetime infantryman. I don’t feel like an actual veteran.
You stood around and looked pretty?
I’m no psychiatrist, but maybe you have survivors guilt. Thank you for your service sir. My brother just joined the army infantry. I pray he doesn’t see war.
You were willing to serve in such a manner, though, and you committed to do the same should you be called to. For that, I’m appreciative.
Great look from the inside. Most of us will never know the fear, the fight, or the glory that these guys have endured. I feel like my life has been wasted, as I've done literally nothing, in comparison. These men deserve much more praise.
Thanks fellas! Your sacrifice is appreciated!!
I like the way John lets them talk. Most guys try to hog the conversation when interviewing. He seems to be a good man
I don't have the words to express my feeling, thank you
OUTSTANDING! I honor you all. A great example of giving and resilience. A humbling and teachable example of sacrifice and honor. This is the best video yet John! God bless you all.
Where you from Andrew?
@@jonathanhouser8194 These United States of America
I love John’s videos. The proof that gun lovers and former door kickers aren’t all brain-dead morons is refreshing. Very inspiring words of wisdom for all walks of life and backgrounds.
On a funny thought, I can only Imagine what level of intensity John must have had and what an un-tabbed E-3 must have felt showing up in Ranger Bat and being in John’s platoon.
I remember showing up and being both terrified and exhilarated at the same time meeting my squad leader on day 1.
WOW thank you all for your service gentlemen. I lived in a lil town outside of Ft Benning GA for over 30 years,were most were retired army vets,and some still active duty, I was in a bass fishing club were these men became my buddy's I was called SARGE as was everyone else! (its a army thing) and they accepted me as one of their own, I also had a few RANGERS that were real good friends. when I got hurt they were the first guys to come see me. Tom gave me a RANGER coffee mug and wrote something on the bottom. I've since moved away, but I will never forget these men that thought me so much and that you can be a man and be compassionate too, you can be a bad ass and friendly also, that life doesn't have to be complicated.....Later Sarge
War humor sounds like EMS humor. Thank you gents for your service!
I got goosebumps during the intro...thank you, all three of you for your service👊🏼🇺🇸♥️
These guys are the real deal! American heroes
John,
Your Buddies including yourself are the Men Of Men of your generation.
Thank you for sharing your story and your Buddies as well God Bless you All and THANK YOU ALL for your service for Our country The United States Of America
Pock up that burning stick and light that tall grass on fire....
Picks up a human spine on fire....
That scene needs to be in a war movie.
Much respect guys.
Thank you all for your service!
I freaking laughed till my sides hurt at the spine story. The delivery was perfect.
Thank each and every one of you for your sacrifice and service! GOD bless America and her defenders!! Awesome video John
These are true heroes the true backbone of our great republic!! There's an organization that helps veterans sgtmaj David Bullock is the founder it's called Americans helping veterans. Org this organization truly helps our veterans, help them find jobs help's with house payments anything that they need ,it's mostly comprised of army rangers and green berets and a few but very proud United States Marines !please people check it out and donate!!!!!
Are they nationwide? I've been trying to do research on some places like that I could volunteer at. Helping disabled vets is def a worthy cause.
He said backbone....( Stick)
What amazes me is the joking about it all. The positive and yet humble attitude about these guys. I would be humbled just to be in their presence. As many here mention, why do people worship Hollywood stars and sports stars?
The words "Hero" and "Going to war" are used far too often these days especially in sports. But these MEN have Been To War and ARE HEROES!!!!
Words can not describe the utmost respect and sincere gratitude I have for men such as these. Not only for overcoming the physical injuries incurred serving our country,but for being able to overcome the psychological damage they suffered and speak to others able it. My father is a Vietnam veteran that was wounded during his time there and til this day he cannot talk about that time in his life. I've asked questions trying to get him to open up,but the look he gets in his eyes is heart breaking and he just can't do it. So thank you,not only for your sacrifice to our great country,but for trying to help our heros.....
Nice to see your guests giving you a hand on these videos.
Got any more?
@@epauletshark3793 Yeah, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg.
These guys are the reason why we get to live our lives in America, gd bless them and everyone in the service!!
Mortin, water, change your socks and they should grow back...
John, best you and the crew have ever done. Simple as that... I was just beyond the age to join after 911 but as a Volunteer Firefighter and friend of a late war Vietnam Vet Green Barete, I knew the time to "Support the Troups" wasn't always going to be the patriotic war time period, but the decades after. These survivors and there families are hero's for centuries. Now is the time for the benificerierys of the sacrifice to rise up and express our gratitude. Find an organization you trust and contribute. You will go to the grave felling better. God bless everyone...
Hearing these guys talk nonchalantly about their firefight engagements & consequent injuries bought tears of pride to my eyes & l am not even an American.
God bless you all !
Thank you so very much all three of you for serving. You absolutely should be treasured by all in this nation of freedom. Our freedom here is held by men like you. God Bless you men.
When you listen to these Soldiers and realize its whole other world when they say , ' Im running out of juice ' compared
to when Athletes say, Im running out of juice . These Soldiers , Real Hero's .
Also makes me think of all the Soldiers who Died & lost Limbs to make this Great United States .
John, thank you for this great video. John, Matthew, and Leroy, and all others not recognized, thank you for your service and sacrifices. From a retired career law enforcement officer.
His kids must be tired of him saying "Let me lend you a hand." or "Hey, I need a hand."
Wow! You guys are awesome. I never served but I threw a "welcome home" BBQ for a Marine who did four tours, three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. I appreciate what all of you have survived...thanks for your continuing service!
Makes me wonder how many people outside the forces are willing to give an arm or leg for this country...
They gave their limbs for our country all right but not for the people of this country.
Thank you Leroy, Matt & John for your service and to your families for the sacrifice they gave from time apart...
I Thumbed up cause your video made me cry.
These three gentlemen are the finest example of American heroes! Selflessly serving and continually giving back to the veteran community and educating the public. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
I love giving Army guys slack but these studs are real role models to emulate! Nothing but respect and admiration to you and the help you are providing at home and abroad.
-Semper Fidelis
Outstanding Gentlemen. Way to carry on!
Thank God for the internet and more importantly vets like y'all that share your stories and stories of others. Now we're finally re entering an age of our heroes being recognized again.
"...give me back my hand, I need that!"Immediate video like.
Thank you gentlemen and all who have and are serving. Words can not express enough on how much you are owed by this country. I would also like to thank you for continuing to support and work with others who are in need. May God Bless You All!
"Hey take that stick and throw it in the tall grass and it ended up being a spine ! "
Laughter ensues...
"Funny to us , probably not funny to you , sorry , sorry."
Best part of this whole video , I was dying.
Thank you all for your service! It’s good to know that heroes still exist. I’m proud to share a country with men like you.
A society that doesn’t honor its warriors is a society that has lost a part of itself.
Sadly this is very true.
I think it would be different if we were all made to serve at some point. We'd have less stolen valor guys running around that's for sure.
@@brian_b_music Are you calling for forced service? Fuck to the no.
@@MoarteaLunii Not at all, just making a point. My Grandfather didn't have a lot of these stolen valor cowards in his day. They also didn't romanticize war back then. Now video games make it look like something that's fun to do. They don't show the guy that got his eye blown out by a grenade in a foxhole, nor do they show him trying to adjust back to normal life after the war with his injuries.
@@brian_b_music Yeah, that'd make a boring video game.
Absolutely amazing men. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. I was retired out by the time the GWOT started. Thank you again.
Thank you for talking about transition.
Thank you all for your service. Thank you John for this video and all that you do. Your videos are informative and inspiring on many levels.
lmao he took a human torso and threw it
Thank you for bringing us these guys’ stories, John. And thank you both for your service.