The guy woke up after probably thinking he was dead, thought "Where am I...?Am I dead?" *gun shots* "Oh Shit!" and became a one man army. Anyway, if most people were as altruistic as Chapman we wouldn't even have wars.
Personally I think that's what most country's fear. Of course the big military spending and training plays a part. But you can't buy that kind of bravery. That man cared so much about his brothers that he abandoned any chance of surviving to give another man a chance at survival. War is terrible but men like this make something so bad so damn beautiful.
We do know Chapman's last thoughts. "You have to go through me. To get to my brothers" I tear up everytime I watch this footage and I recall a quote of G. Patton. "Do not morn the deaths of such brave me...Instead thank God they ever existed "
An additional tragedy is that Naval leadership blocked the awarding of Chapman's Medals of Honor for several years because they did not want it becoming public knowledge that the SEAL team abandoned him.
Thats disgusting. I have heard so many stories now of cover ups happening when people get injured or left behind when they weren't supposed to Edit: watch this if you haven't already. I had it saved to my military playlist. th-cam.com/video/D7tjVc1q7ns/w-d-xo.html
Jupiter Fox! And I don’t get that. Why hide it? It’s the fog of war. Mistakes & accidents are bound to happen, especially during night, at high altitude. Covering it up brings even more attention to it. It sucks he got left behind, but I never thought it was some unpardonable sin. It just makes no sense to me.
Not surprised. Naval Leadership just like the other branches are political a-holes anymore. The warrior ethic of the military is no longer. Except for special forces of the branches, the main military is PC social justice experiment to appease Congress and the left libtard caucus.
Thanks for your respectful reaction to our brave Hero. I'm a former US Navy Operations Specialist. I have so much admiration and respect for our NAVY SEALS. Chapman was one of the bravest men I've ever heard of.
This video makes the conflict more real to the average person. There is that moment when you understand you are watching someone make the ultimate sacrifice. Then you watch the whole video in silence because no words do this justice.
People who joke about the air force don't hold the PJs on the same level. But you right 👊🏼 this is what he did to save his brothers. Can you imagine being friends with that guy though? Few people will live to understand a love for their friends the way he did for his.
I get why they do that but I don't think the lives of soilders still alive are worth dying just to recover a dead body. Now more than one family is mourning
I have no proof of this but the cynical take on this is that they go back primarily to recover the sensitive equipment the soldiers might have. Like radios and other tech like night vision.
@@tamberlame27 officially, the government cares about equipment. As someone who is currently in the United States Marine Corps, and has served 2 tours in Afghanistan with 1 one them qualifying me for my combat action ribbon, you don’t leave a man behind. It’s a band of brothers, and if a fellow Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or airmen falls, I will do my damndest to make sure your body is coming home with me.
You should read "Alone at Dawn". It clears up a few things. This video was part 2 of the mission. The first part is when Neal Roberts fell out of the back of the helo as it was hit, attempting to land. The helo was so shot up, the pilot had to return to the base. Chapman and the SEALs agreed to return to rescue Roberts, so they weren't going back to retrieve his body or sensitive equipment. In the words of the team leader, they were going back, "to rescue Roberts and kill everyone on the mountain." Unfortunately, by the time they returned, Roberts had been killed and the enemy fighters were waiting for them. The SEALs believed Chapman was dead, so they withdrew. Unfortunately, the ensuing coverup engaged in by SEAL leadership makes them look bad. Even Chapman's widow doesn't blame the SEALs for leaving under these circumstances.
This man absolutely deserves to have schools, streets, highways, public parks, libraries, and numerous veterans cemeteries named in his honor. He deserves books written about his sacrifice for his fellow man and movies made to immortalize his selfless heroism. What an absolute WARRIOR!! R.I.P Mr. Chapman, our country will never forget you.
Jake Gyllenhaal will be playing the part of Chapman in a movie called "Combat Control". I don't know how good of a actor he is but I sure hope he gives every ounce of himself to the part.
The stories my dad, who earned a bronze Star in Vietnam, told me...and the ones he wouldn't, chill me to the bone. He was a senior in high school when he left for boot camp, an artist and poet. That's not who came back. I loved my dad, broken as he was, but still so gentle. Shout out to all veterans everywhere...thank you for your service...thank you.
Take note .... This was not a big, burly U.S. Marine, nor a Navy Seal, this was the bravest of the brave U.S. Airman .... Yes, the Air Force has bad-asses too! I'm damn proud to have served in the same Air Force as this brave soul.
I read the Combat Controllers were the toughest of all the elite groups....get the book it describles his military training....he was one of a kind for sure he is called a Legend in the United States Air Forde
@@gaylerains4355 unfortunately I failed training to be a CCT. Ended up with a different USAF ASFC but I have nothing but respect for these guys. Met them on several deployments and they are a tough breed.
A powerful and humbling account of a true warrior. The world needs more real world hero’s and less sports stars or self aggrandizing entertainers. Great reaction as always, I appreciate your views and comments.
@@victorwaddell6530 Very true Victor. Every branch needs one another. I was a combat medic in the Army during peacetime. Thankfully, my ETS came before the gulf wars.
Thank you for sharing. As a granddaughter of a WWII Veteran and a daughter of a Vietnam Veteran. For their enormous sacrifices, I too volunteered to serve my Country. It is an honor to be a Veteran along side such bravery.
Valhalla has certainly certainly received MSgt Chapman with open arms! As an aside, I firmly believe in the saying that "those who disrespect our flag have never received a folded one." Much love to John's family!
Every time I see this I cry. I wish I was there to help him. I was in the Army. In Iraq never been surrendered alone. He had balls the size of Cleveland!
The Medal of Honor is one that has it's merits but for the ones who are living recipients, It can be hard on them as well. Some of the stories from the most recent are harsh and just the burden they carry on their shoulders because of their owns feeling on the award, one soldier felt it was underserved because there were several men there who did more than their part.
I'm a U.S. Marine. I was lucky enough to be attached to the British 3 Para / 16 Air Assault Brigade when we invaded Iraq in 2003. Those Brits were tough AF.
Rumor has it, the SEALs tried to block his Medal of Honor as they would have to admit they left him behind. When it was approved, they put the commander of the mission (a SEAL) in for the Medal of Honor as well, as Chapman was an Air Force Combat Controller and not a SEAL.
Fucking A... I got goosebumps and tears welling up, watching this. How often are you going to hear, "these actions by themselves, earned him his first medal of honor..." Holy fucking shit. I'm a cop in America, and I watch these videos whenever I start thinking cynically. It is incredibly motivating. Thank You John Chapman. Thank you... Oh and, it will never be known what caused his recovery... well maybe its his giant fucking balls...
There comes a time, so infrequently and so rare, that even the most prestigious of awards known to man can be seen as inadequate to recognize a humans sacrifice and heroism. This is one of those times. In this time, regardless of your politics, your personal beliefs, your own contributions - we all collectively take a breath of relief knowing there are people like John Chapman on a snowy hill somewhere - for us.
Our guys in special forces are highly trained brave badass dudes. But even among these elite men there are those, when in the middle of the absolute worst of it, somehow find within themselves the determination to rise even higher. They perform selfless acts for the sake of their comrades knowing full well their actions would likely be fatal for themselves. In ancient times these would be the heroes of old that poets would write about & bards would sing of for generations.
Hero’s get remembered, but Legends never die! Chapman in a league of his own. Rest easy brother. You are the definition of selflessness, loyalty, honor, courage, certified BAMF!! 🙌🏼🤙🏼
@@papalolobueno6125 Depends on your point of view, I guess. There are many people considered the "Most Decorated". There have been 19 two time recipients of the Medal of Honor who could be considered as well. I take nothing away from SFC Barreto or James Mcloughan, or JR Hooper or the many others of the Vietnam war as well...
What's most amazing to me is he fought hand to hand TWICE while being mortally wounded. In the end he had 16 wounds and it still wasn't enough to stop him, only a shot through the heart did.
I just wanted to add one last thought. It's moving to think how in the last hundred plus years how many wars America and the UK have been jointly involved in and how many times the soldiers have laid down their lives to protect and defend one another, America for UK and UK for American comrades!😢😟💙❤!
At some point Chapman came to the realization that he was dying and decided to fight on in an attempt to protect his brothers in arms. This is the ultimate representation of fidelity to your brothers. RIP brother.
Not only did he carry those brass balls up a mountain, apparently he was resurrected with the ghost of Roy Benavides *AFTER* being mortality wounded and bombed by a spectre gunship.
The thing that makes a man like that so much more incredible is that I'm sure he wasn't a robot or a machine built by the US army. This guy was someone you sit next to at a bar or at church or at a kids game. And he answered the call to suit up and defend his brothers. That's one reason of many why we fly the American flag and praise our soldiers.
I have watched this video dozens of times and I haven’t been able to get past it. As a partially disabled combat veteran of the United States Navy, this saddens me so deeply and angers me to my core to know that he went through this alone. I have never wanted to go back into combat, but, he was my brother and I wish that I could have been there with him. God bless him and all of my brothers and sisters in arms. God please protect them?!?
Pure bravery, this man gave everything for us, without second thought, this is what love is, only 2 defining forces were willing to give their life for us, one died for our freedom and the other our sins!
There was one British SAS soldier suggested to be given the US Medal Of Honor due to his heroic intervention at an Afghanistan fort where hundreds of prisoners successfully overthrew their captors(which included CIA officer Spann, Spann's CIA partner survived) but it was rejected because traditionally only Americans can receive it. Usually in that case a secret commendation is given.
my great uncle won the medal of honor in ww2 in Italy for some reason I don't remember what he did. I just remember seeing his picture over the wall in my grandparents house and going to his honor service. he has a huge statue at a local library in a city near us he's like the only medal of honor winner in are county during ww2.
John Chapman died in that first firefight, then convinced God Himself that his team needed him more than God needed him in heaven at that moment and to send him back for a few more minutes until the job was done.
To see, in real life, on camera, a man who is already mortally wounded, see a helicopter full of men, sent to rescue HIM, be in danger, and he climbs out of the bunker and starts firing his weapon in every direction in hopes of distracting them from the helicopter... its incredible.
John Chapman is the embodiment of every Chuck Norris joke ever. I mean seriously. Can they carve John Chapman's face on Mount Rushmore? No because the granite isn't hard enough for his beard. Okay ill see my way out now.
Unbreakable, the heart of Master sargeant chapman was unbreakable in the face of death he saved his brothers without thinking of himself that is what it means to be a man a hero and a true legend
Seeing this right before Memorial Day. For those who didn't make it home keeping your country safe, my respect and gratitude are sincere. Grateful for those who come home, yet those who don't have people who will always recognize their ultimate sacrifice.
G.K. Chesterton said, “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” No hero marches into battle merely to destroy for the sake of destroying.
This man fought with his whole heart until they took his heart from him....he protected his country until his dying breath and never once did he hesitate................
It's too long to react to, but I think you guys would like to watch the Jocko podcast with Dakota Meyers, a US Marine that refused orders to stay out of a battle and took a humvee in to support his guys and rescue as many as he could after the force he was attached to ran into a heavy ambush. He did it because he promised his guys he would if things got hot. Since he went in against orders during war, his only reasonable expectations were to die in the attempt or be arrested, courts martialed and sentenced to years in prison if he didn't die. But, he gave his word to his guys so in he went, damn the consequences.
It took me a whole day to watch that. I had to stop several times because of the emotions it brought up. There was pride in Dakota, rage at his commanders, and tears for his fallen brothers. Easily the most powerful thing I've ever seen on youtube.
I’m proud to be an American. This man was an actual superhero. 99.9% of the people on the planet wouldn’t have done that. I can’t stand when people in my own country bash our hero’s. I want to give them the gun and drop them off in a war zone and tell them to go for it. People like him are why we have the freedoms that we have.
Often times in the interviews with the Medal of Honor holders and even other accolades, they don't think they did anything special. They are really humble saying it's just their job. They take the medal not for themselves but in memory of the men who didnt survive. A really good quote is from Major Dick Winters from Easy Company. His grandson asked him if he was a hero. He replied with "No I am not a hero. But I served with a company full of them."
I really enjoy your reactions... as well as the video choices. I think it is really important for people to see videos like this. Especially in a time like this where everyone is so divided. I feel that so many people have no idea how blessed we are to have won the lottery of life by being born in America or the UK. It’s taken for granted and not appreciated. Heroes like Mr. Chapman and so many other warfighters we’ll never know, make it possible for us to have the freedoms we enjoy. So thanks for reacting to this video. Also, a good video for you all to react to would be the training and selection for the Air Forces special operations regiment which is Combat Controller (John Chapman was one), PJ’s Pararescue Jumper, as well as a couple other ones like, weatherman and one more I believe. It is unbelievably difficult where 90% wash out... and these candidates are all already in the military for 3 or 4 years.... and it still graduates just 1 of 10 candidates. Cheers! Keep it up!
Thanks for the reaction guys. From what I've gleaned I don't think the UK feels the level of patriotism that we do in the US. Stories like this are part of the reason we honor our country and the people who fight for it.
Search some Victoria Cross stories, you've missed the mark. Brits aren't less patriotic. Their general mindset/style is quite low-key by comparison. Like their wry & dry sense of humor. You probably wouldn't get it. Your distinctly insular American perspective is exactly what some of my former SAS friends repeatedly bring up. It's trite & bombastic. I fully respect your patriotism but not your assumption we've cornered the market on it.
I find myself watching this, over and over again. From all different people/channels. It’s so damn rough, and hard/hardcore. Truly awesome in every sense of the word. I’ve done some crazy shit, working on helicopters in Iraq and Afghanistan as a marine, easily coulda been killed/maimed as a result, but no where near him, only hope I hold up and do the right thing as he did, even though I believe I would. Never know till you’re there. True dedication to his buddies.
God Bless Mr. Chapman, our mother country, and the United States of America. We are brothers separated only by water. Thank you for sharing this to a wider audience. As president George Washington once said to you English: "The thing the separates the American Christian Male apart from the rest of the world is that he will die on his feet before he lives on his knees." Ssgt. Chapman is a perfect example of that sentiment. Rest in Peace, Ssgt. Chapman. See you on the other side, brother. Thank you for being a TRUE American hero.
I've already seen this and am commenting before watching you guys react to it just to say what a fucking badass Chapman was. I still get teary eyed when I watch this knowing he could have survived this ordeal. RIP sir
From American Soldier by Toby Keith explains perfectly what these men think "I don't want to die for you but if dien is asked of me I'll bear that cross with honor cause FREEDOM DON'T COME FREE!" JOHN CHAPMAN IS THE EMBODIMENT OF WHAT A AMERICAN SPEC OPS OPERATOR IS!! RIP TO HIM AND ALL THE OTHER TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOTS THAT GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US!
He wasn't alone on the mountain with the enemy, the enemy was alone on the mountain with John Chapman
Stealing comments i see lol
The definition of just saying the same thing louder lmao (no hate, just funny)
@@shipleypennison2781 i usually repeat myself louder if i believe a joke deserved a laugh 🤣
@@clipsedrag13 That’s valid lol
🙌🏼🤙🏼
Dude the level of balls, selflessness and loyalty here is beyond level red
The guy woke up after probably thinking he was dead, thought "Where am I...?Am I dead?" *gun shots* "Oh Shit!" and became a one man army. Anyway, if most people were as altruistic as Chapman we wouldn't even have wars.
Until Valhalla
Personally I think that's what most country's fear. Of course the big military spending and training plays a part. But you can't buy that kind of bravery. That man cared so much about his brothers that he abandoned any chance of surviving to give another man a chance at survival. War is terrible but men like this make something so bad so damn beautiful.
This is why we are so revered we FIGHT TO THE BITTER END!
Thats what we call real man not like me 😐 lol💯and this is why i love my American Flag even if i am Hispanic god damm I Love My Country 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Chapman is one of the reasons I’m damn proud to be an American.
Same here
Agreed, Hunter!
Me too🇺🇸
Hooray
Yes a true hero
No matter how many times I see that video, I cry.
Same here.
Yeah. I was trying to hold it in but my throat closed up and I couldn't.
I do to. I cry like a baby every time I see this. He shows the best our country has to offer. RIP
Same .
Me too
We do know Chapman's last thoughts. "You have to go through me. To get to my brothers"
I tear up everytime I watch this footage and I recall a quote of G. Patton. "Do not morn the deaths of such brave me...Instead thank God they ever existed "
Great quote.
Amen.
An additional tragedy is that Naval leadership blocked the awarding of Chapman's Medals of Honor for several years because they did not want it becoming public knowledge that the SEAL team abandoned him.
Thats disgusting. I have heard so many stories now of cover ups happening when people get injured or left behind when they weren't supposed to
Edit: watch this if you haven't already. I had it saved to my military playlist. th-cam.com/video/D7tjVc1q7ns/w-d-xo.html
Jupiter Fox! And I don’t get that. Why hide it? It’s the fog of war. Mistakes & accidents are bound to happen, especially during night, at high altitude. Covering it up brings even more attention to it. It sucks he got left behind, but I never thought it was some unpardonable sin. It just makes no sense to me.
Yeah the actual team did nothing wrong, they had to assume their friend was dead and if they stayed they'd be dead too. Thats just survival.
Another tragedy, is that 3 or 4 guys lost their lives, trying to retrieve the body of one.
Not surprised. Naval Leadership just like the other branches are political a-holes anymore. The warrior ethic of the military is no longer. Except for special forces of the branches, the main military is PC social justice experiment to appease Congress and the left libtard caucus.
As someone said a while back "Freedom was never free, the price has just been paid by someone else so you didn't have too"
More like it was paid by somebody else so Navy Seals can go on Fox News and sell books and movie rights.
@@zeitgeistx5239 don’t be a douche .
Thanks for your respectful reaction to our brave Hero. I'm a former US Navy Operations Specialist. I have so much admiration and respect for our NAVY SEALS. Chapman was one of the bravest men I've ever heard of.
That was overwhelming. I cried the entire video. Truly the best of our best.
It’s still hard to watch no matter how many reactions to Chapman I see
@Nerd Entertainment wtf does that even mean
Yes
Thanks blokes.
USMC Veteran, Semper Fi
😉🙌THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE❤️🇺🇸
Semper Fi brother
Thank you for fighting for our freedom!!! We love you guys and gals!!!
This video makes the conflict more real to the average person. There is that moment when you understand you are watching someone make the ultimate sacrifice. Then you watch the whole video in silence because no words do this justice.
They paid full respect in that regard.
There is a joke among us US service members that the Air Force is the chair force. Well it's TRUE. Chapman's happened to be a Throne
People who joke about the air force don't hold the PJs on the same level. But you right 👊🏼 this is what he did to save his brothers. Can you imagine being friends with that guy though? Few people will live to understand a love for their friends the way he did for his.
75% of the air force are mechanics.
Leave No Man behind remember this whole mission was to recover a body of a fallen fellow soldier☹️
I get why they do that but I don't think the lives of soilders still alive are worth dying just to recover a dead body. Now more than one family is mourning
I have no proof of this but the cynical take on this is that they go back primarily to recover the sensitive equipment the soldiers might have.
Like radios and other tech like night vision.
@@tamberlame27 officially, the government cares about equipment.
As someone who is currently in the United States Marine Corps, and has served 2 tours in Afghanistan with 1 one them qualifying me for my combat action ribbon, you don’t leave a man behind.
It’s a band of brothers, and if a fellow Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or airmen falls, I will do my damndest to make sure your body is coming home with me.
@@cloudburst98 I'm sure every one of those soldiers that went back for their comrade would do it again.
You should read "Alone at Dawn". It clears up a few things. This video was part 2 of the mission. The first part is when Neal Roberts fell out of the back of the helo as it was hit, attempting to land. The helo was so shot up, the pilot had to return to the base. Chapman and the SEALs agreed to return to rescue Roberts, so they weren't going back to retrieve his body or sensitive equipment. In the words of the team leader, they were going back, "to rescue Roberts and kill everyone on the mountain." Unfortunately, by the time they returned, Roberts had been killed and the enemy fighters were waiting for them. The SEALs believed Chapman was dead, so they withdrew. Unfortunately, the ensuing coverup engaged in by SEAL leadership makes them look bad. Even Chapman's widow doesn't blame the SEALs for leaving under these circumstances.
This man absolutely deserves to have schools, streets, highways, public parks, libraries, and numerous veterans cemeteries named in his honor. He deserves books written about his sacrifice for his fellow man and movies made to immortalize his selfless heroism. What an absolute WARRIOR!! R.I.P Mr. Chapman, our country will never forget you.
Read Alone at Dawn. It’s a great book
Jake Gyllenhaal will be playing the part of Chapman in a movie called "Combat Control". I don't know how good of a actor he is but I sure hope he gives every ounce of himself to the part.
The stories my dad, who earned a bronze Star in Vietnam, told me...and the ones he wouldn't, chill me to the bone. He was a senior in high school when he left for boot camp, an artist and poet. That's not who came back. I loved my dad, broken as he was, but still so gentle. Shout out to all veterans everywhere...thank you for your service...thank you.
Take note .... This was not a big, burly U.S. Marine, nor a Navy Seal, this was the bravest of the brave U.S. Airman .... Yes, the Air Force has bad-asses too! I'm damn proud to have served in the same Air Force as this brave soul.
I read the Combat Controllers were the toughest of all the elite groups....get the book it describles his military training....he was one of a kind for sure he is called a Legend in the United States Air Forde
@@gaylerains4355 unfortunately I failed training to be a CCT. Ended up with a different USAF ASFC but I have nothing but respect for these guys. Met them on several deployments and they are a tough breed.
Lol bro CCT are huge idk what youre talking about. This is special forces
Seen this many many times, and with many reactors. It's a tough one.
Always brings tears to the eyes, I like to think I wont cry at this type of stuff but when its real and like this the water is workin.
A powerful and humbling account of a true warrior. The world needs more real world hero’s and less sports stars or self aggrandizing entertainers. Great reaction as always, I appreciate your views and comments.
Am I the only dude who thinks these guys are probably the cool dads? I always love the vibes from these guys, hope you dudes had a great Xmas 🖤
Great post blokes. Proud to be ex-US Air Force here from Park City Utah (the real home of the 2002 Winter Olympics).
I’ve been considering going air force but I just can’t get around the fact that I connect with the army and navy more
Once an Airman always an Airman. Once a soldier always a soldier. Once a Seaman always a Seaman. Once a Marine always a Marine. We're just not active.
Lmao, park city😂😂😂 West Valley City gang gang 801
@@kells969 The different branches love ragging on each other when in the rear . But when SHTF were all in together . Navy vet ( not a SEAL ).
@@victorwaddell6530 Very true Victor. Every branch needs one another. I was a combat medic in the Army during peacetime. Thankfully, my ETS came before the gulf wars.
Credit to these men for being engaged enough to let it speak for itself and not constantly interrupting.
Thank you for sharing. As a granddaughter of a WWII Veteran and a daughter of a Vietnam Veteran. For their enormous sacrifices, I too volunteered to serve my Country. It is an honor to be a Veteran along side such bravery.
Amen, and Thank You for your service, and the service of your family.
Valhalla has certainly certainly received MSgt Chapman with open arms!
As an aside, I firmly believe in the saying that "those who disrespect our flag have never received a folded one." Much love to John's family!
Every time I see this I cry. I wish I was there to help him. I was in the Army. In Iraq never been surrendered alone. He had balls the size of Cleveland!
That made me cry. What a brave, wonderful young man. The Chapman family should be so proud of their brave, brave, loyal son.
The Medal of Honor is one that has it's merits but for the ones who are living recipients, It can be hard on them as well. Some of the stories from the most recent are harsh and just the burden they carry on their shoulders because of their owns feeling on the award, one soldier felt it was underserved because there were several men there who did more than their part.
I'm a U.S. Marine. I was lucky enough to be attached to the British 3 Para / 16 Air Assault Brigade when we invaded Iraq in 2003. Those Brits were tough AF.
lol, when you hear them talk about serving with marines. . .they say the same damn thing about you guys.
🤘😎THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE❤️🇺🇸
Glad you made it back, man. I hope you’re living a life of happiness, peace, and accomplishment. Thank you for your service.
Took a heart shot to stop that man. He was purpose driven and motivated.
And our plates can take a few rounds. So that means the plates had to have already been damaged
@@danguhzone5130 this was in 2003 I think. They had no plates on
I've watched this several times and I'm in awe each time. Great post!
What an incredible story. That man is one in a billion.
No, he was 1 in trillions.
It took 16 rounds, 1 to the heart of 7.62 and shrapnel to take him down. That’s a unit of a being
It's always a punch to the gut when I see John's courage and endurance. Rip.
Rumor has it, the SEALs tried to block his Medal of Honor as they would have to admit they left him behind. When it was approved, they put the commander of the mission (a SEAL) in for the Medal of Honor as well, as Chapman was an Air Force Combat Controller and not a SEAL.
I cry every time i watch this video. I have seen it like 5-10 times and each time i cry.
Fucking A... I got goosebumps and tears welling up, watching this. How often are you going to hear, "these actions by themselves, earned him his first medal of honor..." Holy fucking shit. I'm a cop in America, and I watch these videos whenever I start thinking cynically. It is incredibly motivating. Thank You John Chapman. Thank you...
Oh and, it will never be known what caused his recovery... well maybe its his giant fucking balls...
There comes a time, so infrequently and so rare, that even the most prestigious of awards known to man can be seen as inadequate to recognize a humans sacrifice and heroism. This is one of those times.
In this time, regardless of your politics, your personal beliefs, your own contributions - we all collectively take a breath of relief knowing there are people like John Chapman on a snowy hill somewhere - for us.
Our guys in special forces are highly trained brave badass dudes. But even among these elite men there are those, when in the middle of the absolute worst of it, somehow find within themselves the determination to rise even higher. They perform selfless acts for the sake of their comrades knowing full well their actions would likely be fatal for themselves. In ancient times these would be the heroes of old that poets would write about & bards would sing of for generations.
Hero’s get remembered, but Legends never die! Chapman in a league of his own. Rest easy brother. You are the definition of selflessness, loyalty, honor, courage, certified BAMF!! 🙌🏼🤙🏼
Saddest video I've ever seen, and no matter how many times you watch this, it never gets any less emotional!
Check out Audie Murphy, most decorated US soldier
"To hell and back"...
For a long time...fella from michigan took the record during viet nam
Great Choice!!
@@papalolobueno6125 Depends on your point of view, I guess. There are many people considered the "Most Decorated". There have been 19 two time recipients of the Medal of Honor who could be considered as well. I take nothing away from SFC Barreto or James Mcloughan, or JR Hooper or the many others of the Vietnam war as well...
What's most amazing to me is he fought hand to hand TWICE while being mortally wounded. In the end he had 16 wounds and it still wasn't enough to stop him, only a shot through the heart did.
Listen again they said “the second of many charges”
I just wanted to add one last thought. It's moving to think how in the last hundred plus years how many wars America and the UK have been jointly involved in and how many times the soldiers have laid down their lives to protect and defend one another, America for UK and UK for American comrades!😢😟💙❤!
Dude was an absolute beast!
Jameson Travels /OdinsMen is an amazing channel.
When people belittle the Air Force they should remember USAF Sergeant John Chapman.
the stories about men who have won the Victoria Cross are every bit as amazing and heart wrenching.
Very emotional, He was a Heroes Hero. How could anybody give this video a thumbs down?
At some point Chapman came to the realization that he was dying and decided to fight on in an attempt to protect his brothers in arms. This is the ultimate representation of fidelity to your brothers. RIP brother.
Not only did he carry those brass balls up a mountain, apparently he was resurrected with the ghost of Roy Benavides *AFTER* being mortality wounded and bombed by a spectre gunship.
The thing that makes a man like that so much more incredible is that I'm sure he wasn't a robot or a machine built by the US army. This guy was someone you sit next to at a bar or at church or at a kids game. And he answered the call to suit up and defend his brothers. That's one reason of many why we fly the American flag and praise our soldiers.
I have watched this video dozens of times and I haven’t been able to get past it. As a partially disabled combat veteran of the United States Navy, this saddens me so deeply and angers me to my core to know that he went through this alone. I have never wanted to go back into combat, but, he was my brother and I wish that I could have been there with him. God bless him and all of my brothers and sisters in arms. God please protect them?!?
Pure bravery, this man gave everything for us, without second thought, this is what love is, only 2 defining forces were willing to give their life for us, one died for our freedom and the other our sins!
I remember seeing his uniform top, framed, hanging on the wall of the personnel terminal at Bagram Airfield on my way home. Was amazing.
Medal of Honour is the highest military award given.
The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award given to an outstanding person.
Pure will and courage. This is who our young should inspire to become and not the
tissue paper, entitled toddlers we have now. RIP John Chapman.
You’ve got that right 🇺🇸
He didn't die til he was shot in the heart, amazing American hero, I still get teary eyed every time I listen to this
British Counterpart To The Medal Of Honor = The Victoria Cross
glad you guys finally reacted to this video!!
There was one British SAS soldier suggested to be given the US Medal Of Honor due to his heroic intervention at an Afghanistan fort where hundreds of prisoners successfully overthrew their captors(which included CIA officer Spann, Spann's CIA partner survived) but it was rejected because traditionally only Americans can receive it. Usually in that case a secret commendation is given.
No words can adequately express...🙌🇺🇸 RIP HERO 🙏
my great uncle won the medal of honor in ww2 in Italy for some reason I don't remember what he did. I just remember seeing his picture over the wall in my grandparents house and going to his honor service. he has a huge statue at a local library in a city near us he's like the only medal of honor winner in are county during ww2.
John Chapman died in that first firefight, then convinced God Himself that his team needed him more than God needed him in heaven at that moment and to send him back for a few more minutes until the job was done.
I wish I knew what to say... his bravery and self sacrifice is beyond amazing....
Saint Peter immediately put him in charge of security gate duty!
To see, in real life, on camera, a man who is already mortally wounded, see a helicopter full of men, sent to rescue HIM, be in danger, and he climbs out of the bunker and starts firing his weapon in every direction in hopes of distracting them from the helicopter... its incredible.
John Chapman is the embodiment of every Chuck Norris joke ever. I mean seriously. Can they carve John Chapman's face on Mount Rushmore? No because the granite isn't hard enough for his beard.
Okay ill see my way out now.
This video kills me every time... I’m glad you brought up Jocko and think he would make a great reaction lane for yall
Every person who thinks their popular/famous on social media: “I swear there is no one as cool as me”
Chapman: “We’ll see about that”
Unbreakable, the heart of Master sargeant chapman was unbreakable in the face of death he saved his brothers without thinking of himself that is what it means to be a man a hero and a true legend
Seeing this right before Memorial Day. For those who didn't make it home keeping your country safe, my respect and gratitude are sincere. Grateful for those who come home, yet those who don't have people who will always recognize their ultimate sacrifice.
G.K. Chesterton said, “The true soldier fights not because he hates what
is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” No hero
marches into battle merely to destroy for the sake of destroying.
This man fought with his whole heart until they took his heart from him....he protected his country until his dying breath and never once did he hesitate................
It's too long to react to, but I think you guys would like to watch the Jocko podcast with Dakota Meyers, a US Marine that refused orders to stay out of a battle and took a humvee in to support his guys and rescue as many as he could after the force he was attached to ran into a heavy ambush.
He did it because he promised his guys he would if things got hot. Since he went in against orders during war, his only reasonable expectations were to die in the attempt or be arrested, courts martialed and sentenced to years in prison if he didn't die.
But, he gave his word to his guys so in he went, damn the consequences.
It took me a whole day to watch that. I had to stop several times because of the emotions it brought up. There was pride in Dakota, rage at his commanders, and tears for his fallen brothers. Easily the most powerful thing I've ever seen on youtube.
I feel the same way. God bless him and his family..
The balls and the love he had for his brother’s ❤
I get chills when I watch this. That man had balls bigger than the planet.
I’m proud to be an American. This man was an actual superhero. 99.9% of the people on the planet wouldn’t have done that. I can’t stand when people in my own country bash our hero’s. I want to give them the gun and drop them off in a war zone and tell them to go for it. People like him are why we have the freedoms that we have.
Often times in the interviews with the Medal of Honor holders and even other accolades, they don't think they did anything special. They are really humble saying it's just their job. They take the medal not for themselves but in memory of the men who didnt survive. A really good quote is from Major Dick Winters from Easy Company. His grandson asked him if he was a hero. He replied with "No I am not a hero. But I served with a company full of them."
The epitome of a brave and team-caring American. Chapman makes us all proud.
Ty for honoring our American hero. God Bless you boys. 🙏😇😷 ❤️ Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸
Thank You to all our Veterans and Men and Women who serve!
I really enjoy your reactions... as well as the video choices.
I think it is really important for people to see videos like this. Especially in a time like this where everyone is so divided. I feel that so many people have no idea how blessed we are to have won the lottery of life by being born in America or the UK.
It’s taken for granted and not appreciated. Heroes like Mr. Chapman and so many other warfighters we’ll never know, make it possible for us to have the freedoms we enjoy.
So thanks for reacting to this video.
Also, a good video for you all to react to would be the training and selection for the Air Forces special operations regiment which is Combat Controller (John Chapman was one), PJ’s Pararescue Jumper, as well as a couple other ones like, weatherman and one more I believe.
It is unbelievably difficult where 90% wash out... and these candidates are all already in the military for 3 or 4 years.... and it still graduates just 1 of 10 candidates.
Cheers! Keep it up!
Thanks for the reaction guys. From what I've gleaned I don't think the UK feels the level of patriotism that we do in the US. Stories like this are part of the reason we honor our country and the people who fight for it.
Search some Victoria Cross stories, you've missed the mark. Brits aren't less patriotic. Their general mindset/style is quite low-key by comparison. Like their wry & dry sense of humor. You probably wouldn't get it. Your distinctly insular American perspective is exactly what some of my former SAS friends repeatedly bring up. It's trite & bombastic. I fully respect your patriotism but not your assumption we've cornered the market on it.
@@jalspach9215 She said she doesn’t think. She’s not making a statement.
Fantastic reaction choice!👍 Thanks Guys🙏
I come from a military family and it makes me cry every time I see this video. Thats a true hero!
I find myself watching this, over and over again. From all different people/channels. It’s so damn rough, and hard/hardcore. Truly awesome in every sense of the word. I’ve done some crazy shit, working on helicopters in Iraq and Afghanistan as a marine, easily coulda been killed/maimed as a result, but no where near him, only hope I hold up and do the right thing as he did, even though I believe I would. Never know till you’re there. True dedication to his buddies.
We never leave our guys behind! We are coming to get them! No matter what!
I want to believe God told him he wasn't done yet that he still had work to do
Thanks for taking the time to watch this. From America, we are happy to have you blokes as allies.
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Please react to " the green beret who went on a one man rampage to save his comrads".
Are you talking about Roy Benavidez?
@@32a34a yeah.
@@jonathonfrazier6622 That gentleman deserves to have a movie made about him. That man was a
stud. badassoftheweek did a write up on him.
The quietest video I’ve seen from you guys. Props for showing the respect, blokes
John Chapman is the reason I joined the military.
God Bless Mr. Chapman, our mother country, and the United States of America. We are brothers separated only by water. Thank you for sharing this to a wider audience. As president George Washington once said to you English: "The thing the separates the American Christian Male apart from the rest of the world is that he will die on his feet before he lives on his knees." Ssgt. Chapman is a perfect example of that sentiment. Rest in Peace, Ssgt. Chapman. See you on the other side, brother. Thank you for being a TRUE American hero.
Guy was a total badass to the core.
I've already seen this and am commenting before watching you guys react to it just to say what a fucking badass Chapman was. I still get teary eyed when I watch this knowing he could have survived this ordeal. RIP sir
So painful to watch but out of respect, I watch every post I can find and hit “like” in honor of this Hero!
" It is well that war is so terrible, should we grow too fond of it." - Robert E. Lee
It's absolutely shocking. Proud to be a American.
From American Soldier by Toby Keith explains perfectly what these men think
"I don't want to die for you but if dien is asked of me I'll bear that cross with honor cause FREEDOM DON'T COME FREE!"
JOHN CHAPMAN IS THE EMBODIMENT OF WHAT A AMERICAN SPEC OPS OPERATOR IS!! RIP TO HIM AND ALL THE OTHER TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOTS THAT GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US!
Love the post guys!
MEN like this, make me proud. This is what free people can do.