Green Beret Amputee shares graphic combat stories and how to overcome adversity. PTSD Awareness

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2021
  • Nick Lavery, America's first Special Forces amputee operator to go back into combat tells the story of the ambush that cost him his leg, what it's like to be on the brink of death, and what it took to become fully operational again.
    Nick's words inspire us to ask for help and keep moving forward towards our goals.
    Contact Nick:
    www.machinenick.com/
    Be a part of their story:
    www.thehiveveteranstories.com
    Donate to help us continue to lower the veteran suicide rate.
    paypal.me/thetogetherproject

КОМЕНТАРІ • 148

  • @NickMACHINELavery
    @NickMACHINELavery 2 роки тому +266

    A pleasure working with you guys. Stay on target. LFG.

    • @Painkilla887
      @Painkilla887 2 роки тому +4

      Your story is so impressive and inspiring. You are the definition of never quit! Keep on doing great things man! Best wishes from the Netherlands

    • @SONofLIBERTY
      @SONofLIBERTY 2 роки тому +4

      What a powerful story. I’ve seen your photo probably 100 times circling the Internet. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

    • @mel_dagator8427
      @mel_dagator8427 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for serving this country and protecting my freedoms Nick.

    • @jackmehoff2101
      @jackmehoff2101 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your sacrifice dude.

    • @ljmorgan784
      @ljmorgan784 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your service brother

  • @votp4448
    @votp4448 6 місяців тому +2

    This man is the true definition of a Titan! Legit warrior! Thank you for everything you have done for our country.

  • @captainobvious5993
    @captainobvious5993 Рік тому +20

    This guy is the definition of never quit never give up.. very touching story.

  • @poebutcheddar
    @poebutcheddar Рік тому +15

    This guy is a MONSTA! 🇺🇸💪🏻

  • @mariusmiller5702
    @mariusmiller5702 Рік тому +24

    I love his emphasis on the fact that healing comes from vulnerability. He openly states that the strongest thing you can do is to admit "I can't do it alone." Powerful stuff. Nothing but respect

  • @jorgepalacios8977
    @jorgepalacios8977 2 роки тому +44

    This made me ask a question "What's your Excuse" this guy lost a leg & still works hard. Muck respect & much motivation to live each day to the fullest. Thanks you for your service sir.

  • @soldieramerican5964
    @soldieramerican5964 2 роки тому +12

    NEVER QUIT.

  • @ChillinWithBrody
    @ChillinWithBrody 2 роки тому +64

    The minut issues that I perceive to be problems in my life seem so insignificant now. This man lost a leg and not only went on about his life in top physical condition but also reenlisted and went back to an active war zone. I salute you sir, you're the embodiment of motivation!!

    • @NickMACHINELavery
      @NickMACHINELavery 2 роки тому +3

      🙏👊

    • @Randomyoutubecommenter
      @Randomyoutubecommenter 2 роки тому +1

      Underrated legend

    • @dracomaifoy7377
      @dracomaifoy7377 2 роки тому

      I was about to type that you're full of shit, you can't be in the military, much less an elite unit, with a prosthetic leg. But I looked it up and I was wrong. This guy really impressed me.

  • @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500
    @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500 Рік тому +3

    What an impressive constitution!!

  • @stevemoore6245
    @stevemoore6245 Рік тому +3

    The MACHINE, what can you say, you made a selfless call. hero!

  • @BasedDynamics
    @BasedDynamics Рік тому +1

    That first shot where he is doing push-ups on the bench was art 👌🏿 oh yeah and Nick is a beast 🤙🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290
    @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290 2 роки тому +9

    Watch the Sean Ryan interview with this Beast of a man. Shit is intense!!!! Major respect for this man. Never quits

  • @Komodokhan148
    @Komodokhan148 2 роки тому +4

    This guy is an absolute monster.

  • @mdawes101
    @mdawes101 2 роки тому +7

    What would our country become, if everyone embodied more of these virtues? This is incredible. Puts things in perspective real quick. Thank you.

  • @senoritapacmanv94
    @senoritapacmanv94 Рік тому +1

    True hero of America ❤

  • @rw8990
    @rw8990 Рік тому +2

    I’ve done work on the grounds of Walter Reed,was born and raised in DC,May God continue to bless and keep you,Thank You seems so inadequate for what you and other armed force members have sacrificed for me and my family.THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏾

  • @68arpilot75
    @68arpilot75 2 роки тому +12

    Very intense story to listen to. I know there are so many more out there like it. I lost a family member who lost both legs in combat and survived but lost the fight back home. Thanks for sharing the message that getting help is okay.

  • @Tblaze315
    @Tblaze315 2 роки тому +21

    This is outstanding. A true American Hero!!!

    • @Tblaze315
      @Tblaze315 2 роки тому +1

      Also went to your channel, great content
      ua-cam.com/channels/KNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA.html

  • @wesleywood6306
    @wesleywood6306 Рік тому +1

    You are a true warrior and I salute you!! God bless you brother!!

  • @gtagamerman1234
    @gtagamerman1234 Рік тому +1

    This guy is the epitome of not only an American hero, but a soldier. God bless this man and his family.

  • @johnalexiadis4661
    @johnalexiadis4661 2 роки тому +13

    Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
    -John 15:13

  • @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh
    @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh Рік тому +1

    Hand Salute Brother! Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice...

  • @usedvhs
    @usedvhs Рік тому +2

    i just wanna point out and appreciate that opening shot with him stretching and reveling his amputation, Great video . Thank you for your service Nick.

  • @BoomerActual
    @BoomerActual 2 роки тому +10

    Powerful message here for all of us.

  • @annakozlowski2261
    @annakozlowski2261 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your service , handsome ❤️

  • @donnaryan7598
    @donnaryan7598 Рік тому +1

    Nick-you have served your country well. Your bravery is astounding. Thank you for your commitment to helping others. Your injury does not make a warrior. Welcome home.

  • @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij
    @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij 2 роки тому +8

    Very proud of our soldiers!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

  • @kevm7751
    @kevm7751 Рік тому +1

    Great to see that in this day and age we still have REAL MEN like this. Much respect to you.

  • @machstem6390
    @machstem6390 Рік тому +1

    Dude is so inspirational. Hes a absolute machine. Seems like a nice guy also.

  • @mariosanchez9652
    @mariosanchez9652 2 роки тому +8

    I wanna be this big while serving

  • @stevenrigby13
    @stevenrigby13 2 роки тому +4

    This was great. More of this please.

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @Hazardx88
    @Hazardx88 Рік тому

    These guys are awesome, great channel.

  • @foff9275
    @foff9275 Рік тому

    Totally inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

  • @marcellachaves5707
    @marcellachaves5707 2 роки тому +1

    Bless u Nick 🙏

  • @jamesvick1085
    @jamesvick1085 Рік тому

    An amazing man and inspiration!

  • @joshuabailey8771
    @joshuabailey8771 2 роки тому +1

    True inspiration

  • @jackiedumke5525
    @jackiedumke5525 2 роки тому +1

    Your gonna help so many!!! Very powerful!!

  • @bykrydr1380
    @bykrydr1380 2 роки тому +1

    inspirational and motivational

  • @quality909
    @quality909 2 роки тому +6

    Much Love & Respect 🇺🇸🙏🏼

  • @eric1234ify
    @eric1234ify 2 роки тому +2

    Goosebumps- again.

  • @ridgebhouse
    @ridgebhouse Рік тому +1

    That’s a true warrior.

  • @jasonmiller517
    @jasonmiller517 Рік тому

    Thank you for your extraordinary service and sharing your story.

  • @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd
    @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd Рік тому +1

    This Nick reminds me of Nick, the Marine from Urban Valor.

  • @JM-fr9bc
    @JM-fr9bc 2 роки тому +4

    Nick is an inspiration and a role model. I like how he adapted and employed his intellect, awesome. I came across this video in passive. So glad I did!

  • @shaunloynds5317
    @shaunloynds5317 Рік тому

    What an incredibly motivational and inspirational story.

  • @David-mw6lz
    @David-mw6lz 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing my friend.

  • @badger297
    @badger297 Рік тому +1

    This is the 5th video in a row I've listened to from this channel. These are easily the best combat veteran interviews I've ever come across. Pls don't ever stop letting these ppl tell their stories

  • @pablov.viteri9345
    @pablov.viteri9345 Рік тому

    GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @Jason-fg9wn
    @Jason-fg9wn Рік тому

    Amen! What a powerful story, and it doesn't get more inspiring in your line of work. Very impressive.

  • @davisluong2060
    @davisluong2060 2 роки тому

    I have to say your an inspiration for all those that have lost limbs that have served. Not only that, your determination and mindset rather than accepting defeat, you gave yourself a challenge.

  • @mychannel6718
    @mychannel6718 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service to protect our freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Mimmsyboo
    @Mimmsyboo Рік тому

    Absouletly fierce!!!!!!

  • @lionittslegen2290
    @lionittslegen2290 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service sir!!
    I admire your courage & strength… WARRIOR‼️.. Much luv from the hood!!!!!

  • @ianfoster2983
    @ianfoster2983 Рік тому

    American hero. God bless you, and thank you for serving.

  • @darrylwiggins3700
    @darrylwiggins3700 Рік тому

    Thanks man.dearly.for
    U
    U are.a.guardian.of.the.Galaxey
    .Thanks Brother

  • @aaronramsey8322
    @aaronramsey8322 Рік тому

    True Hero. What an American treasure.

  • @jimdelarosa9776
    @jimdelarosa9776 Рік тому

    This guy is cool as blank. Much respect and appreciative for his courage. Men like this is what makes America great.

  • @rostomcadag8244
    @rostomcadag8244 Рік тому

    Great warrior.

  • @blackbenny1
    @blackbenny1 Рік тому

    This is what sacrifice and character looks like. Praise God for your testimony

  • @breacodyvertz6486
    @breacodyvertz6486 2 роки тому +3

    This is so moving.. you were with my husband Vertz when he was blown up 11/27/14. Thank you for your sacrifices, a true hero. 🇺🇸

    • @johnbrown5787
      @johnbrown5787 2 роки тому +1

      prove it

    • @ncapone87
      @ncapone87 Рік тому +2

      ​@@johnbrown5787 who would lie about this? Get a life

  • @michelle60134
    @michelle60134 Рік тому

    I know this probably doesn’t mean anything to him but I hope he got a medal for saving his fellow soldier he’s act was heroic 🇺🇸

  • @Phildo8
    @Phildo8 2 роки тому +2

    Absolute fkn warrior! We used to hear stories of this man! De Oppresso Liber 🤙🏻

  • @redwhiteblue7166
    @redwhiteblue7166 2 роки тому

    God Bless 🇺🇲

  • @ronniesanders6274
    @ronniesanders6274 Рік тому +4

    I have the greatest respect for you Nick !! You make all things seems possible!!

  • @AjninHaru
    @AjninHaru Рік тому +1

    Crazy this video came up in my feed right now. I developed a painful foot injury in the last few days and was contemplating calling in sick to work. Then I remembered Nick’s story and I was like fuck that….

  • @fartholemechanic9252
    @fartholemechanic9252 Рік тому

    This guy is buffed 💪

  • @pointmanactual7893
    @pointmanactual7893 Рік тому

    The realest thing he said this entire interview was about if he had to go, he would’ve been content going down next to one of his boys. Great interview.

  • @chewy7192
    @chewy7192 2 роки тому

    The badasses? As if he isn't one! That man is a badass machine! Wtf! Mass respect

  • @aj-tp2yh
    @aj-tp2yh 10 місяців тому

    Stay Gold America

  • @batistagraca5342
    @batistagraca5342 2 роки тому

    GUERREIRO!!!!

  • @JT0007
    @JT0007 2 роки тому +3

    Me and this dude are the same. Athleticism helped bring us from 0 to hero.

  • @Doesitmatter113
    @Doesitmatter113 2 роки тому

    I've had my collar bone broken, right foot crushed with six fractures requiring two operations, left elbow shattered requiring two operations, three cracked ribs, six bones broken in right hand, multiple toes broken and one bad second degree burn (accident prone, no combat, I fall upstairs) but with all that medical issues nothing could match having to stick your finger into your femoral artery while being in a active ambush. No words....

  • @Shadowgunner785
    @Shadowgunner785 Рік тому

    It's amazing when you can hear the Bostonian accent of this man

  • @5castles893
    @5castles893 Рік тому

    It's crazy alot of your videos haven't gotten more views ...but I think you'll start blowing up ! Just don't stop ! Your display of talent is easy to see

  • @rl4416
    @rl4416 Рік тому

    The fact that we got men like him defending our country makes me sleep so much sounder .

    • @supakhan23
      @supakhan23 Рік тому

      invading other countries*

    • @rl4416
      @rl4416 Рік тому

      @@supakhan23 aww ... Do you live in a terrorists ran country that we "invaded" and killed the military age males in your family ?
      They shoulda tried to come here [usa] an serve in our military and made something of themselves .

  • @alexandrudoroftei93
    @alexandrudoroftei93 Рік тому +1

  • @Je3perscre3pers
    @Je3perscre3pers 2 роки тому

    Its funny how everyone remembers the day. June 27th 2013 for me.

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX Рік тому

    The bionic leg is actually cool as hell

  • @marinachenkual3954
    @marinachenkual3954 Рік тому

    An old man declared war,and its the young men who have to suffered!

  • @JimD77
    @JimD77 Рік тому

    Dude, do not regret that decision! Fk training. Do what you think is best. Either blocking to save him or going after the shooter are the two best moves. I know the army spent a ton of money to train you and they do not want that investment wasted, but we are all in charge of our own lives and have to live with ourselves. Kudos.

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX Рік тому

    A "pacific moment in time"

  • @scottpitner4298
    @scottpitner4298 2 роки тому

    He’s really strong minded too

  • @thommy2815
    @thommy2815 2 роки тому +1

    DOL brotha

  • @fabianbach2615
    @fabianbach2615 Рік тому

    Make one on Nick Lavery. US Green Beret

  • @xorry77
    @xorry77 Рік тому

    damn when he said that then moved his leg.

  • @johnrobb9408
    @johnrobb9408 2 роки тому

    Was my anka too.

  • @ndnmike8481
    @ndnmike8481 2 роки тому +1

    Bravo Zulu sir.

  • @Sil3nt
    @Sil3nt 2 роки тому

    I'm aspiring to be u.s army SF..

  • @d_ruggs
    @d_ruggs Рік тому +1

    god dammit. gigga chad is actually really likable

  • @tedbundy8082
    @tedbundy8082 Рік тому +1

    You probably won’t ever see this, but you are a hero dude and your friend would definitely be proud of who you’ve become and the decisions you’ve made. You potentially saved another humans life and overcame one of the worst injuries. Don’t ever question your decision, there’s a reason why we do what we do. Losing your friend at a young age made you realize how precious life was. You seen that boy frozen and instead of being selfish like most people would you thought about that boy as a human just like you with a family and a life too. The military tries to take that away from us. They don’t want you to see your buddies or enemy as human. It’s easier that way. But some humans don’t lose their hearts even as combatants. Those are true heroes.

  • @jackkovar7806
    @jackkovar7806 Рік тому

    It's superficial, but I respect him for being so massive despite being an amputee.

  • @Its_Esoteric
    @Its_Esoteric Рік тому

    I need the sauce this guy is sippin on!

  • @thejamboy3556
    @thejamboy3556 Рік тому

    Holy shit this guys friend got murdered by a serial killer from my hometown

  • @TheRealDarrylStrawberry
    @TheRealDarrylStrawberry 2 роки тому

    I wonder how many bad-guys counted this man as a confirmed kill? Hes likes Benicio in Sicario 2.

  • @elbuengaspar
    @elbuengaspar Рік тому

    This guy talks like the dude from bro science, for real.

  • @ryanprasad2090
    @ryanprasad2090 8 місяців тому

    Too many abled dudes on YT. Cool story!

  • @brayanaviles6665
    @brayanaviles6665 2 роки тому

    7777

  • @RobPetty622
    @RobPetty622 Рік тому +1

    "Operator" is such an over used cliche'. "Green Beret" says it all.

  • @johnkolody9303
    @johnkolody9303 2 роки тому +2

    It is sad that so many men and woman will sacrifice their own body parts and/or lives for illegal wars.Afganistan,Iraq etc.