Ffdp version of blue on black. Former combat medic here and there's almost zero chance i would do it again. Nearly all the politicians do not respect the founding principles and constitution of the USA. Yes there were problems in 1776 and today but the country was not built on woke victimhood.👍🇺🇸🍻
one thing I noticed, FFDP, the vet who was wounded first was the one that made it out the best. His wounds were visible and well treated, those of us who saw our brothers wounded and killed are the ones carrying injuries that cannot be seen and are hard to treat. RCP6 OEF 2009 Sgt Ryan C Adams RIP Oct 02, 2009 GLYASDW Brother
Old divorced fourth generation vet here, with TBI and PTSD, was homeless for three years and now I am existing under a VA program for homeless vets. I don't have much of a life anymore and spend most of my time alone. But it is what it is and there are a lot more in worse shape than me. Never forget, freedom comes with a price. Someone will pay it or it will be lost.
I’m not a vet myself but Dad fought in Iraq and a lot of what you’re saying hits home. I hope you’re getting the help you need brother and don’t be discouraged, keep improving your position bit by bit as you can. I genuinely and whole heartedly wish you all the best. Thank you for your service sir.
I'm glad you were able to at least get some help my friend. Anyone who has served this country, and especially the ones who saw combat and are now struggling with the aftermath, will always have my respect. I hope you are able to get enough help to at least keep going long enough to make some sort of life for yourself again. Never give up because there is always hope for a brighter future
I am one of those 460,000 Veterans suffering from PTSD I had to fight for my 100% disability for over 20 years before I got it. If it wasn't for my wife telling me to not give up and dispute it every time they denied me for this or that I would have nothing. I was in Desert Storm on the ground was in the middle of it back in 91 and the Sh^% I saw and had to endure was to much for me. and wouldn't you know it the PTSD was the hardest disability for me to get approved, but I finally got it.. God this video hits home. thank you.
USMC Desert Storm vet here, this is so relatable. I've been lucky. Please support our vets. I'm a full supporter of TIL Vallhala Project, 22 a day.... 22 too many. Semper Fi.
Dude, this one makes me cry EVERY TIME! Daddy was career Navy, I grew up on bases all over. Veterans are VERY important to me. THANK YOU for featuring FFDP and this song specifically. Hopefully it will bring a little awareness to more people about the state of veterans affairs in this country.
I served for 8 years in the Navy. My Dad, all of my uncles, my brother, my sister, my brother-in-law, my son and my nephew all served. This video speaks the truth.
I am 72 years old. My father took part in world war 2 landing on Normandy Beach...my brother spent 22 years in the army with 1 tour in Korea, and 2 tours in Vietnam. My late husband was drafted upon his graduation from highschool and sent to Vietnam. He came home 13 months later and was never the same. So Pegasus I understand your frustrations because I have the same. Every male in my family has served in a wartime event. I personally want to scream in anger and frustration in what I am witnessing today. Thank you for your faith, thank you for your honesty, I'm a fan, Dian Hall.
Im an OIF vet from 2003. When i came back and subsequently released i very much was one of these men in the video. I have anxiety, depression, ptsd, nightmares, struggle sleeping. Lost my wife and kids over it. I tried to get help when i got out, but miraculously the VA couldnt help, as i had lost my paperwork being homeless. Over the last 20 years I managed to find a good woman to help me through these things, and created another family. I still struggle, and currently am fighting the VA but my wife has made it alot easier.
Thank you bro! I'm a veteran, been out for a long time, I miss it! Being in isn't about the government... Not for most of us! We all join for different reasons; but once you're in, you're fucking in! And you're brothers and sisters in arms ... THAT'S WHY WE SERVED! That and our families, our friends, and YOU! We're proud of what we went through even if we don't always agree with the policies in place. I'm with you Black P, I don't always agree with the government, but I believe in America!!!
@Black Pegasus, Thank you for reacting to this video. It is very powerful and as a Veteran it hits home with me. The one part that really got me is were the officer is arresting the Veteran and noticed they have the same tat, which is from their unit or platoon. This has happened to me. I have issues with potholes and man holes due to PTSD, when I was driving on the road I was serving to avoid them. A police officer pulled me over. Now on the back of my car I had the Screaming Eagle from Fort Campbell and a sticker that said Retired Veteran. Well when the officer approached my window, he asked for my license and registration and all that. Then he looked at me and said the most awesome thing ever. He said I got you. At that point I started to weep because it meant a lot to me, then I noticed that he has the Screaming Eagle tat on his arm which represents Fort Campbell. So he asked me where I was going, I told him I was going to visit my mother and had about 30 miles to go. He then told me to follow him after I gave him my mother's address. So he put on his lights and I followed him as he swerved the pot holes and man holes I did the same. When we finally arrived at my mother's house, I got out of my car and he did the same and gave me a big hug and said I am safe. So of you who may read this will know what I mean.
My ex-husband was 502. His brothers were always, always good to us and never a stranger when we met someone from there, and a screaming eagle will ALWAYS be welcome at my table. (The ex part has nothing to do with military or his service, I loved being an army wife even through the hard parts!)
Thank you for your service. Retired AF - 27 years. And this is my biggest complaint. They are now engineering wars and laundering money. We are fodder.
My dad was a 24 yrs veteran in the navy retired as a senior chief and I watched him struggle to find a job for yrs after he retired thank you all for serving for us without regard
I’m a 67 year old woman. I wish I could push the like button over and over again over your comments. You keep speaking the truth!! I’ll keep listening and supporting you.
Formerly serving United States Marine here, I myself have almost ended up homeless and spent 90k diagnosing and treating the pain my service has left me with no help from the VA, so I feel this song pretty hard , still going and struggling a bit, but will survive, but always makes me upset thinking about how much our government has failed those that have served this country especially seeing all the money spend on illegal immigrants that could have helped my fellow Marines and service men and women
A quote that always spoke to me was, “Soldiers don’t fight because they hate who is in front of them, they fight because they love who they left behind.” God, Family, Country, Self
My late husband wasn't into heavy metal music but he loved this song. He was a veteran and this song spoke to him and it always makes me tear up. I love that you reacted to this song!
Don't feel guilty, your brothers and sisters would never want that. Your journey isn't over, there are still hands you need to take to lead or be led to your destiny
You're not alone. I'm a six year veteran during peace time. I feel guilty all the time because I didn't have a war to fight. I don't qualify for any benefits through the VA, I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave those benefits for those who fought. This video always makes me tear up.
12:36 Lip reading: Look at me! You saved my life brother! While serving, I decided that after leaving the army I would become a paramedic. I graduated from medical school and then worked in the ER of a children's hospital and in a neonatal ambulance for many years. But there, unfortunately, I saw too much death again. Now I work as a handyman in a hotel. Anakin Skywalker said: Life seems so much simpler when you're fixing things. I totally agree. I'm fixing what people broke everyday. In my free time I go to the mountains to clear my head. Lucky me. I found my way. Thanks for your reaction.
Vet here as well. I tear up every time I see this video. As I'm sure most do. Never apologize for missing out, as long as you got here. This video needs to be watched by everyone....period! Keep up the great work bro!
Thank you so much for your input on this video. I am a Staff Sargent of the US Marine Corps. I have been in combat and this is pretty much to the truth as you can get. I have lost several of my brothers during my time in service. When you are in war your brothers and sisters that you are stationed with are the only family that you have, and losing one of them is just as bad as losing a real family member. The VA doesn't like to help veterans because of funding. But no matter what those service members signed a contract to serve and protect the United States of America. No matter on their discharge the United States of America should be taking care of them. I myself have been out of the Marines for 23 years now and I still have been having issues with the VA. I've had 3 strokes and 3 craniotomies and have been left with having uncontrollable seizures that can kill me. I've been shot, blown up in a Humvee ( do to an IED) lost hearing in pretty much and suffer from PTSD. But I wanted to thank you for your review on this song and, because I am glad that someone sees it now.
5FDP got me through a lot of tough mental moments being a Veteran myself... they fight the right fight and I love them. Through them I now have found you and am enjoying your content appreciate you!!
Ten year Army veteran. Suffered a T.B.I. in 01. Lost my best friend and so much more. Been on the streets for 5 years. Sometimes it feels like it wasn't worth it. Then I see my kids and know it was. Thanks for your reaction.
My fiance is a hardcore R&B/pop/beyonce music enthusiast. I am a punk rock, hard rock, metal head enthusiast and she ALWAYS would complain when I blasted it in the car or in the house while cleaning and doing chores. I showed her THIS song and she immediately started crying and understood why I listen to this kind of music. See, her younger brother served in Iraq. I was in the Army. He was the one providing security escorts to supply convoys. If you know, you know what they went though. They were the hardest hit during the 2000's Iraq war. Once she heard this song it changed her view on this style music. It opened her eyes to expand her taste in music.
I’m a 3rd generation soldier (now out) and my son is in the NG. One of the most alarming statistics is that only 1% of our population serve and of those that do 70% of new recruits come from military families. 60% of veterans under 40 come from military families. The US has always had professional soldier families within the services, but these have mostly been in the Officer Corp. We are quickly creating a Warrior Class in our society. That means we are ever more dependent upon the same families, and then we see our brothers and sisters treated like this. We as a society have to better.
Agreed, though a large part of it is that society sees what happens to soldiers when they retire from service, the amount of pay for potential risk and probably a dozen other things and goes "Yeah, no." It doesn't help that going in to the army is being seen as more and more of a 'poor person' decision. The kind of mentality of 'oh you can't get a good job or make a decent wage, then go to the military' type of thing. Which I find to be disgusting honestly. And that we're just glorifying things like actors, high-paying jobs and the like instead of soldiers, astronauts, firefighters, police, etc. Less kids grow up wanting to join the military sadly. (or any of the other things) Or you can be like me, who basically tries tearing down a recruiter's office to join the military and gets told, 'No, you're just 10lbs too fat and we no longer take in high-school dropouts." Which I wouldn't be surprised if there's a decent chunk of people wanting to join the military, but we just don't meet the requirements 100%.
I'm also a member of that 'professional military family' group. My family has been in almost every US military conflict since day 1. I had never realized that this stat existed, nor really gave it much thought until now. It is truly terrifying that, not only does it exist but also that with each generation, fewer people are willing to fight for this country. US Army Signal Corps (90 - 95)
@@jonathonrichards3471 Also apart of the group, although not nearly as storied as yours. I'm currently serving as an Artilleryman, but my Mother was Satellite Photographical intelligence until she had my eldest brother. My Eldest brother who would go on to serve in the fucking air force.... and My father was in the Marines from 94-96 before transferring to the Army for the remainder of his 10 years of service. I'm on 3, my eldest brother is on 6. And I'm Army, naturally. Man this is just fucking weird now that I really think about it. Has Military recruitment been that fucking bad?
I relate to this song, I was homeless and became suicidal not understanding how to function. Thankfully the cops took me to the VA and saved my life. Now I use it to reach other veterans #FreedomSquad
Vet here, luckily didnt see combat, but i wanted to thank all the other Vets for your Sacrifice, cause its not just service, but true Sacrifice, time away from family and Friends, loss, the works. Thanks from the bottom of my Being. I for one, Appreciate you.
1st timet listener 2 ur channel,but I love you brother.ty for taking the time to react to this video ,this video has made me more than aware to the real struggle we face as a whole, and we r failing as a whole to the ones that gave everything especially the ones who gave their lives so we can have a life,2 everyone that has given us the freedom we know and love, from the bottom of my heart,ty i love you endlessly, and ty for ur sacrifices, and as tuff as it seems on this side of the battle lines there r ppl just like me that love u, appreciate ur sacrifices, and never will never be forgotten,so please hang in there,ur not only loved by a stranger but wanted, and u still have plenty of purpose right here in the country u so proudly defended.ty to all the men, women and families that sacrificed so most didn't have to,ur my real heros.
BP I was in the Air Force also. I was in civil engineering. I was in during the First Gulf war. I was in charge of keeping a remote hospital burn unit up and running. Seen some bad stuff but made it through. Thanks for doing this video.
I have many family members in the armed forces from the Marines to the Air Force and this song hits me on a deeper level! Thank you for taking the time to react to it!
My dad is a Vietnam veteran who has suffered from PTSD since the war. Agent orange has caused all kinds of illnesses for him and it is so sad to imagine. I am his in home caregiver and I personally have had to fight for his healthcare. My dad is my hero! I love your stories it gives me your point of view and I appreciate that so thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!
My dad too. AO can really do a number on veterans, their children, and grandchildren. A lot of illnesses, birth defects, etc. Then the care the veterans get from the VA is crap. My dad has secondary issues arising from the Peripheral Neuropathy he got from AO. He absolutely refuses to go to the VA for anything serious. He had a bleeding ulcer caused by taking too much ibuprofen and aleve and it almost killed him. The VA wanted to take a wait and see approach. Thankfully my step mom basically said FU and quickly worked to get him transferred to a "regular" hospital. Since then he hasn't gone back. He's still working at 75 to pay for health insurance so he can keep it that way.
My dad was in Viet Nam too... He doesn't talk about it, but he's got 2 purple hearts and a bronze star on his service record. It was late 90's before he got his first "welcome home" ... First time I saw him moved to tears.
I joined the army in '04. I was stationed at Ft. Carson for 5 years. I am an OIF vet also. This video is one of the reasons I love FFDP so much. They are my absolute favorite band. I've been homeless and also struggle with addiction trying to cope with my PTSD, anxiety, depression amongst other things. It destroyed my first marriage. Getting help from the VA can be an absolute nightmare. They are building places to house people who aren't from here. Not any for veterans. Like WTF. It's really sad that we put our lives on the line and then are just thrown away. Thank you for this video and your support. It means so much.
Retired Navy here....thank you for reacting to this and please keep spreading this message (video and band). This song and video does not fail to bring on the tears especially the ending scene....."you saved my life brother".
I can't listen to this song without getting teary-eyed! Someone else I think u would really like is Shinedown! You get a little bit of everything with them....A little heavier metal, but also soft and uplifting! A Symptom of being human, Get up, Cut the cord, Daylight, and Planet Zero are just a few of my favorites!
This one brought tears to my eyes. My father was explosives/demolition with the Marines in Nam. He's one of those who brought the war back with him for the rest of his life.
Thank you for this reaction…..and for the story that you told..….and I agree, we need to be taking much better care of our veterans. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service. 🙏🏻
Holy shit man! I cannot believe I found this. I've seen you live in Colorado with Tech Nine in '09 and STILL bumping your jams man. Saw the channel name and couldn't believe it. Love your music man, have for a LOOOONG time. Great video, these guys are amazing and ALSO a Colorado band. Ivan used to be in Motograter around here before he found FFDP.. Great video, and music!!! Who you gonna call? BLACK P
I absolutely love FFDP and have since my dad showed them to me when I was younger. This song in particular is one that gets me everytime I hear it. Thank you for reacting to this.
BP, thank you for your kind words and obvious respect towards veterans. Yes, we have a broken system in this country that needs to be fixed. I served 26+ years because I love this country and understand what is at risk. I have no regrets for serving and don't need thanks for it. But I have to say that the new world we are dealing with socially and politically very well might destroy the county that so many have served to protect.
I see that you get it. As much as the world has changed, it still hasn't changed that much. There are still dragons out there seeking what they don't have and yet want...which require dragon slayers to keep away. That sounds like a juvenile way to explain things, but it's true, and people like us understand it.
Never seen the video but always loved the song... watching the video brought on a whole new perspective. I had tears in my eyes. I never served but grew up in San Diego and have many military friends. I have always had and forever will respect the sacrifice they have given for my freedom. Not only our military but the protection we have everyday in our country is a blessing that is taken for granted!!!! We live in the greatest country on earth!!! .... but sadly, the old and new twisted youngsters that run our country are blind and have NO respect but they have expectations without rewards or thankfulness!!!! God bless all that have and continue to serve!
As a military veteran myself, I respect Blacks take on this video. Every time I watch it (the ffp vid) , it brings me to tears. Simply from the pure honor i have from having served the country I love, but also from having a utmost respect to those service members who came before. I thank you. One and All.
Loved the reaction. I don’t know who would give you a hard time about a personal story, but I enjoyed that. We watch for the personality and to seem to know you better; those stories are important. Thanks for sharing!
BP I know this isn't a Tom Macdonald reaction but he donated 85,00 to help the vets from the sale of his first Brave album and continues every year. Thanks for the reaction I can't help but cry thinking of my brother coming back and everything he had gone so I feel you. Love ya BP❤❤
combat vet here with the 82nd engineer battalion loved your reaction its the truth. ive lost more battle buddies after the war than i did in the war. its hard and everytime i hear this song it hits hard
It's such a great song. I wouldn't call myself a ffdp "fan" but I am a fan of this song and their musicianship. They really are a good band that a lot of people love to hate.
No disrespect. We do deserve better but we will never get it. We are hyped up to believe we are in an elite group but then one day they hand us a piece of paper and a pat on our back and then thrown out like garbage.
and the worst part it's that the people outside thinks that you're a villian for fighting in a war, but... we don't see that the soldiers suffers too.... we should be asshame for not taking care of the people that really needs it... i pray respect for you (srry for my engl)@@bubbasmith6505
I'm not even American, but this truly brought me to tears. RIP to all those lost, prayers to all those suffering now, and to all the families dealing with the aftermath. ❤️
FFDP has some of the most heart wrenching lyrics of any band I've heard, and it is ALWAYS shocking because they do sound like just hard rock, but then you listen and it just hits deep in your soul.
Both my father, my oldest brother and one of my cousins are Marines. While my father never saw combat, my brother and cousin were sent to Afghanistan. My brother came home alive, but my cousin would be victim of a IED. I detest war. No matter the reason it happens.
Never seen your channel before, but after your words, massive respect for you. Big heart podnuh, keep up the love. We the people need to be the voice for the Vets that so graciously and courageously have served this country. Keep it up and God bless you.
Thank you, sir, for your comments and cast of this song. US Navy vet, 87-93, and it breaks my heart every time I read these "stats" on vets not getting help. I am hopeful that your presentation here and commentary will move more people to not so easily disregard or discard the few among the many who served. Thank you for this, and your open mindedness towards music from bands which may seem a little bit far from the mainstream. Everyone (almost) in this nation has a vet in the family.
They fight for veterans and first responders with their music and other projects. They use veterans in their videos, on tours, etc. Please consider reacting to the collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Wayne Shepherd(who wrote the song and original band), Brantley Gilbert and Brian May. It's a tribute to first responders. Also Gone Away Coming Down
I was going to say that about Blue on Black with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bradley Gilbert and Brian May (from Queen) which is a tribute to first responders. Also, Gone Away is good.
I love these guys. Ivan has an awesome voice. Zolton helps train special forces in martial arts also. You should do their cover of House of the rising sun it’s an amazing video. Bad company shows them with the troops. There are so many good ones 😊 ❤️🔥🤘🏼
47yo I cry every time I see this vid. I had and have many family members who have served and still are. Thanks for the reaction because more people need to be aware of this.
I've watched a few of your reactions and I enjoyed them all. I come from a long line of veterans. However, my maternal uncle followed this storyline to a T. He was reunited with the family, but ultimately CHOSE to go back to the streets. I come from along line of military based family, including my daughter that is serving in the USAF. This song touches me in a way that few realize, unless they experience it in this day and age ... We are PROUD OF OUR MILITARY HERITAGE! And we will stand united no matter what.💕. God bless the men and women that serve in our Armed Forces., and give their families security during these troubled times.
Thank you for reacting to this video and more importantly addressing the subject matter of the video and the song. As a Veteran this means so much to me. The struggle is very real...we are at risk. Much love to you.
I was never a metal fan until my son introduced me to Five Finger Death Punch. As a Veteran, I appreciate their love and acknowledgement of Veterans and their service. I promise you there isn't a single one of us who doesn't question the Government and its handling of Veterans vs illegal invaders. It takes Years of battling with Burocrats for a Veteran to even get into the VA system, and even longer to get approved for those Disablities acquired during our service. But foreigners can come here illegally and get Medical care, Housing, Education, money, all without doing a thing to earn it, save for a pledge to vote Democrat if given a chance to illegally vote. Its disgusting how our Government renigs on its promises daily. When my son became old enough to serve, I discouraged him in every way, because I didn't trust Obama and his Department of Denfensless. I certainly don't trust Biden. No way I'd want my son to go through the things I have, only to be discarded afterwards. Anyway, sorry, getting too political now. FFDP has a few other great Veteran type songs you should check out.
Army Desert Shield/Storm vet here. Thanks for your reaction. Remember a veteran’s sacrifices next time you go to the polls, and never miss an opportunity to honor their service by exercising your duty to vote.
That pisses me off to no end when i see this stuff..its disgusting for a bunch of people that hate us. These people hate America but love using up are resources.
VA no longer cares about our veterans. Our veterans are not given the medical care they deserve. They do not have the access they deserve to proper medication or health care. Our so called government actually care more about the invaders taking over our country than the veterans who gave it ALL to protect our country. 😢😢
Never apologize for how you react or critique a reaction. It's your channel, and so many here understand that talking about it while it's playing does happen. Your opinion, how you react, and critique is your way and those that don't like it will hopefully move on without causing a scene. This song hits so many in the gut, whether you are a veteran or not, because we are all human. We may not agree with everything 100% of the time, but we are all brothers and sisters that need to look out for those that are being discarded after going through their version of hell (such as wartime). Excellent reaction, and glad to have come across your channel.
As a veteran I have have seen these guys live and it’s one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The love love they feel for the military personnel is so palpable and heartfelt. It was amazing
FFDH is so talented! This song is 100 percent of what Vets go through! When will our government wake up and allocate deserving vets funds/programs to address their specific needs? FFDP hit the head on the nail with this song!
New sub. Great reaction. As the son and grandson of two military men, this song/vid rips my heart. Thanks for your words and understanding. Love 5 Finger Death Punch for all they do for men/women in the military.
My son was one of those veteran's. He was a Marine. At times homeless. He was too proud to ask for help, so when we tried to help, he would push away. We were able to help him through some of his rough times and thought things were much better for him. He became a helo flight instructor and had a great setup. He was living in the bunk house of a very wealthy family of farmers in Missouri training them to do their own crop dusting. He was helping them to start a flight school to train other farmers in the area. Then things took a bad turn and he took his life. Left his 6 year old son and a family who loved him more then he could ever believe. People just don't understand the pressures veteran's have reintegration back into society when they leave military service. This song always touches me. I have been wanting to start a veteran's village in Tampa Florida for some time. My plan would to help them be self sufficient by receiving much needed counseling, job training, a wood and auto shop, and grow their own community garden. If you want to help make it a reality, I would forever be grateful.
My Father was a Vet he passed away in 2018, He used to tell me and my sisters stories, and every time i Hear this song it reminds me of the struggles that he went through just to support his family.
Thank you for reacting to this. I'm a six year vet that had no war to fight. Ffdp are stand-up guys. Everything they have done in support of our troops is amazing. I personally don't qualify for any benefits of the VA, and I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave them for those who deserve them more than I do. Thank you for this reaction.
This is my first time watching this. I am 52 and an Army Vet with PTSD. I would not have watched this if not for this channel. I have never really listened to FFDP. I will now. But now I am emotional.
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Ffdp version of blue on black. Former combat medic here and there's almost zero chance i would do it again. Nearly all the politicians do not respect the founding principles and constitution of the USA. Yes there were problems in 1776 and today but the country was not built on woke victimhood.👍🇺🇸🍻
None of us served for the govt. We fought to protect the people we served with and to protect a 250 year old idea of what this country can be.
Odd my comment was deleted ? Ghosted ?
one thing I noticed, FFDP, the vet who was wounded first was the one that made it out the best. His wounds were visible and well treated, those of us who saw our brothers wounded and killed are the ones carrying injuries that cannot be seen and are hard to treat.
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OEF 2009
Sgt Ryan C Adams
RIP Oct 02, 2009
GLYASDW Brother
As a Vet myself, I did it not for the government, but for my love of this country and the people.
Same, never was for the government it’s for the people and my country.. those who serve know this and do it everyday..
Ty, for your services gentlemen
And I thank God you did! Thank you. I know it may sound trite, but I sincerely mean that. Sending love you way. ❤️
Same reason I put my right hand up.
Thank you for your sacrifice and service🇺🇸 God Bless you ✝️💗
Vet over here ... This song is what a lot of us feel deep inside.
Same here. 20 years in the Army. I agree with you 100%!
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Thank you for your service, sir
Thank you for everything you had to sacrifice for my freedom 🙏
To everyone saying thanks for your service. Both thank you and you're welcome 🤗
No matter how many times I watch, I cry.
same...
Old divorced fourth generation vet here, with TBI and PTSD, was homeless for three years and now I am existing under a VA program for homeless vets. I don't have much of a life anymore and spend most of my time alone. But it is what it is and there are a lot more in worse shape than me. Never forget, freedom comes with a price. Someone will pay it or it will be lost.
Love and respect, my friend.
Keep fighting. Your sacrifices are appreciated.
Thank you for your service.
I’m not a vet myself but Dad fought in Iraq and a lot of what you’re saying hits home. I hope you’re getting the help you need brother and don’t be discouraged, keep improving your position bit by bit as you can. I genuinely and whole heartedly wish you all the best. Thank you for your service sir.
I'm glad you were able to at least get some help my friend. Anyone who has served this country, and especially the ones who saw combat and are now struggling with the aftermath, will always have my respect. I hope you are able to get enough help to at least keep going long enough to make some sort of life for yourself again. Never give up because there is always hope for a brighter future
Thank you for your service!
I am one of those 460,000 Veterans suffering from PTSD I had to fight for my 100% disability for over 20 years before I got it. If it wasn't for my wife telling me to not give up and dispute it every time they denied me for this or that I would have nothing. I was in Desert Storm on the ground was in the middle of it back in 91 and the Sh^% I saw and had to endure was to much for me. and wouldn't you know it the PTSD was the hardest disability for me to get approved, but I finally got it.. God this video hits home. thank you.
Thank you for your sacrifices *big hug*
✌🏻💚🤘🏻 it’s the only way to fly!
God Bless you. Thank you
Beyond grateful for your service thank you!
I’m glad your wife had you keep fighting! Sorry it took so long. God bless and then you for your service!
Thank you for your severe. God bless.
USMC Desert Storm vet here, this is so relatable. I've been lucky. Please support our vets. I'm a full supporter of TIL Vallhala Project, 22 a day.... 22 too many. Semper Fi.
I support Til Valhalla as well! Every time i can!
Semper Fi brother.
I’ve supported Til Valhalla, DAV, and Nine Line.
Thank you for your service sir.
Yep Rich, me too. Guitars for Vets is also a great project for anyone who thinks music may be their way to deal with life.
Dude, this one makes me cry EVERY TIME! Daddy was career Navy, I grew up on bases all over. Veterans are VERY important to me. THANK YOU for featuring FFDP and this song specifically. Hopefully it will bring a little awareness to more people about the state of veterans affairs in this country.
I cry every time to ❤
I served for 8 years in the Navy. My Dad, all of my uncles, my brother, my sister, my brother-in-law, my son and my nephew all served. This video speaks the truth.
Thank you for your service!
All love. You are never alone.
Thank you for your service!
Same here brother.
10 years, Navy Vet 🐊 Gator Navy!! Amphibious Ship Sailor USS Ashland LSD 48!
I am 72 years old. My father took part in world war 2 landing on Normandy Beach...my brother spent 22 years in the army with 1 tour in Korea, and 2 tours in Vietnam. My late husband was drafted upon his graduation from highschool and sent to Vietnam. He came home 13 months later and was never the same. So Pegasus I understand your frustrations because I have the same. Every male in my family has served in a wartime event. I personally want to scream in anger and frustration in what I am witnessing today. Thank you for your faith, thank you for your honesty, I'm a fan, Dian Hall.
Sending you hugs and love. I THANK YOUR MEN FOR YHE SERVICE OF PROTECTION THEY PROVIDED US ALL ❤
They’ve done a bunch of USO tours for the troops in Iraq and have participated in many fund raisers for troops. Lots of respect for this band!!!
Their love for the troops is apparent and it's one of the things I truly respect about them.
Im an OIF vet from 2003. When i came back and subsequently released i very much was one of these men in the video. I have anxiety, depression, ptsd, nightmares, struggle sleeping. Lost my wife and kids over it. I tried to get help when i got out, but miraculously the VA couldnt help, as i had lost my paperwork being homeless. Over the last 20 years I managed to find a good woman to help me through these things, and created another family. I still struggle, and currently am fighting the VA but my wife has made it alot easier.
Bro I understand
Yeah I’m currently fighting the VA myself… it is rough… hang in there… take a knee and drink water 😊
Thank you bro! I'm a veteran, been out for a long time, I miss it! Being in isn't about the government... Not for most of us! We all join for different reasons; but once you're in, you're fucking in! And you're brothers and sisters in arms ... THAT'S WHY WE SERVED! That and our families, our friends, and YOU! We're proud of what we went through even if we don't always agree with the policies in place. I'm with you Black P, I don't always agree with the government, but I believe in America!!!
Oo-fuckin-raa!
Hooah
thank you for your service
I cry every time I see this it is so powerful our vets deserve so much better
@Black Pegasus, Thank you for reacting to this video. It is very powerful and as a Veteran it hits home with me. The one part that really got me is were the officer is arresting the Veteran and noticed they have the same tat, which is from their unit or platoon. This has happened to me. I have issues with potholes and man holes due to PTSD, when I was driving on the road I was serving to avoid them. A police officer pulled me over. Now on the back of my car I had the Screaming Eagle from Fort Campbell and a sticker that said Retired Veteran. Well when the officer approached my window, he asked for my license and registration and all that. Then he looked at me and said the most awesome thing ever. He said I got you. At that point I started to weep because it meant a lot to me, then I noticed that he has the Screaming Eagle tat on his arm which represents Fort Campbell. So he asked me where I was going, I told him I was going to visit my mother and had about 30 miles to go. He then told me to follow him after I gave him my mother's address. So he put on his lights and I followed him as he swerved the pot holes and man holes I did the same. When we finally arrived at my mother's house, I got out of my car and he did the same and gave me a big hug and said I am safe. So of you who may read this will know what I mean.
Respect 🙏🏻🇺🇸
My ex-husband was 502. His brothers were always, always good to us and never a stranger when we met someone from there, and a screaming eagle will ALWAYS be welcome at my table. (The ex part has nothing to do with military or his service, I loved being an army wife even through the hard parts!)
😢😢😢
@@CarolinaGypsy I liked the folks from the 502nd
21-year Navy vet. Thanks for your heartfelt response. Salute your family members who served in the armed forces to the Beacon of Freedom!
Thank you for your service We owe you a great deal!
as a combat vet TY for your reaction. i tear up every single time i hear this song.
I do as well dagnard. I have tried not to but the tears come!
All love. You are never alone.
Thank you for your service!
Me too! And I don't have emotions for hardly anything
24 year vet here. This......thanks for your words. Our government cares for non-Americans before these brothers and sisters.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service We owe you a great deal!
Thank you for your service. Retired AF - 27 years. And this is my biggest complaint. They are now engineering wars and laundering money. We are fodder.
My dad was a 24 yrs veteran in the navy retired as a senior chief and I watched him struggle to find a job for yrs after he retired thank you all for serving for us without regard
I’m a 67 year old woman. I wish I could push the like button over and over again over your comments. You keep speaking the truth!! I’ll keep listening and supporting you.
Formerly serving United States Marine here, I myself have almost ended up homeless and spent 90k diagnosing and treating the pain my service has left me with no help from the VA, so I feel this song pretty hard , still going and struggling a bit, but will survive, but always makes me upset thinking about how much our government has failed those that have served this country especially seeing all the money spend on illegal immigrants that could have helped my fellow Marines and service men and women
Tysm for your service!
Governments fail everyone. They steel our money and give you the illusion of having your back if you join some military school.
Semper Fi from a Marines widow.
@@ladyjade001 I hope life only gets better for you
Thank you for your service!
A quote that always spoke to me was, “Soldiers don’t fight because they hate who is in front of them, they fight because they love who they left behind.” God, Family, Country, Self
Just retired after almost 24 years I won’t go into my story but this song hits hard every time. Thank you for reacting to this song 🙏🇺🇸
My late husband wasn't into heavy metal music but he loved this song. He was a veteran and this song spoke to him and it always makes me tear up. I love that you reacted to this song!
This song always put tears in my eyes. I'm a veteran, and I'm one of the lucky ones. I feel guilty sometimes because I am one of the lucky ones.
You aren't alone. I cry every time.
Don't feel guilty, your brothers and sisters would never want that. Your journey isn't over, there are still hands you need to take to lead or be led to your destiny
@@moyaatje8762if it was only that easy
You're not alone. I'm a six year veteran during peace time. I feel guilty all the time because I didn't have a war to fight. I don't qualify for any benefits through the VA, I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave those benefits for those who fought. This video always makes me tear up.
Never feel lucky brother feel blessed u were put here for a reason and the only reason I say that is because my family talked me away from the edge
12:36 Lip reading:
Look at me! You saved my life brother!
While serving, I decided that after leaving the army I would become a paramedic. I graduated from medical school and then worked in the ER of a children's hospital and in a neonatal ambulance for many years. But there, unfortunately, I saw too much death again. Now I work as a handyman in a hotel. Anakin Skywalker said: Life seems so much simpler when you're fixing things. I totally agree. I'm fixing what people broke everyday. In my free time I go to the mountains to clear my head. Lucky me. I found my way.
Thanks for your reaction.
I had watched it several times before I noticed/realized that. Burned into my heart more at that point..
I thought he said, "I'm Jacoby, you saved my life brother"
Vet here as well. I tear up every time I see this video. As I'm sure most do. Never apologize for missing out, as long as you got here. This video needs to be watched by everyone....period! Keep up the great work bro!
I agree
Thank you so much for your input on this video. I am a Staff Sargent of the US Marine Corps. I have been in combat and this is pretty much to the truth as you can get. I have lost several of my brothers during my time in service. When you are in war your brothers and sisters that you are stationed with are the only family that you have, and losing one of them is just as bad as losing a real family member.
The VA doesn't like to help veterans because of funding. But no matter what those service members signed a contract to serve and protect the United States of America. No matter on their discharge the United States of America should be taking care of them.
I myself have been out of the Marines for 23 years now and I still have been having issues with the VA. I've had 3 strokes and 3 craniotomies and have been left with having uncontrollable seizures that can kill me. I've been shot, blown up in a Humvee ( do to an IED) lost hearing in pretty much and suffer from PTSD.
But I wanted to thank you for your review on this song and, because I am glad that someone sees it now.
This gets me everytime. They have a couple more that pull on the heart strings. "Coming down" "when seasons change"
And Gone away
My Nemesis also! Especially the video.
Brighter side of Grey gets me every time.
What gets me every time I hear it is "The Tragic Truth". Absolutely heavy
5FDP got me through a lot of tough mental moments being a Veteran myself... they fight the right fight and I love them. Through them I now have found you and am enjoying your content appreciate you!!
Ten year Army veteran. Suffered a T.B.I. in 01. Lost my best friend and so much more. Been on the streets for 5 years. Sometimes it feels like it wasn't worth it. Then I see my kids and know it was. Thanks for your reaction.
My fiance is a hardcore R&B/pop/beyonce music enthusiast. I am a punk rock, hard rock, metal head enthusiast and she ALWAYS would complain when I blasted it in the car or in the house while cleaning and doing chores. I showed her THIS song and she immediately started crying and understood why I listen to this kind of music. See, her younger brother served in Iraq. I was in the Army. He was the one providing security escorts to supply convoys. If you know, you know what they went though. They were the hardest hit during the 2000's Iraq war. Once she heard this song it changed her view on this style music. It opened her eyes to expand her taste in music.
I’m a 3rd generation soldier (now out) and my son is in the NG. One of the most alarming statistics is that only 1% of our population serve and of those that do 70% of new recruits come from military families. 60% of veterans under 40 come from military families. The US has always had professional soldier families within the services, but these have mostly been in the Officer Corp. We are quickly creating a Warrior Class in our society. That means we are ever more dependent upon the same families, and then we see our brothers and sisters treated like this. We as a society have to better.
The way we leave our veterans out to dry after they risk their lives and mental and physical health for us is absolutely shameful ☹️
I have two sons in the Army. They are 5th generation military. And when I was in 25 years ago, it was the same.
Agreed, though a large part of it is that society sees what happens to soldiers when they retire from service, the amount of pay for potential risk and probably a dozen other things and goes "Yeah, no."
It doesn't help that going in to the army is being seen as more and more of a 'poor person' decision. The kind of mentality of 'oh you can't get a good job or make a decent wage, then go to the military' type of thing. Which I find to be disgusting honestly.
And that we're just glorifying things like actors, high-paying jobs and the like instead of soldiers, astronauts, firefighters, police, etc. Less kids grow up wanting to join the military sadly. (or any of the other things)
Or you can be like me, who basically tries tearing down a recruiter's office to join the military and gets told, 'No, you're just 10lbs too fat and we no longer take in high-school dropouts." Which I wouldn't be surprised if there's a decent chunk of people wanting to join the military, but we just don't meet the requirements 100%.
I'm also a member of that 'professional military family' group. My family has been in almost every US military conflict since day 1. I had never realized that this stat existed, nor really gave it much thought until now. It is truly terrifying that, not only does it exist but also that with each generation, fewer people are willing to fight for this country.
US Army Signal Corps (90 - 95)
@@jonathonrichards3471 Also apart of the group, although not nearly as storied as yours. I'm currently serving as an Artilleryman, but my Mother was Satellite Photographical intelligence until she had my eldest brother. My Eldest brother who would go on to serve in the fucking air force.... and My father was in the Marines from 94-96 before transferring to the Army for the remainder of his 10 years of service. I'm on 3, my eldest brother is on 6. And I'm Army, naturally. Man this is just fucking weird now that I really think about it. Has Military recruitment been that fucking bad?
I relate to this song, I was homeless and became suicidal not understanding how to function. Thankfully the cops took me to the VA and saved my life. Now I use it to reach other veterans #FreedomSquad
Vet here, luckily didnt see combat, but i wanted to thank all the other Vets for your Sacrifice, cause its not just service, but true Sacrifice, time away from family and Friends, loss, the works. Thanks from the bottom of my Being. I for one, Appreciate you.
1st timet listener 2 ur channel,but I love you brother.ty for taking the time to react to this video ,this video has made me more than aware to the real struggle we face as a whole, and we r failing as a whole to the ones that gave everything especially the ones who gave their lives so we can have a life,2 everyone that has given us the freedom we know and love, from the bottom of my heart,ty i love you endlessly, and ty for ur sacrifices, and as tuff as it seems on this side of the battle lines there r ppl just like me that love u, appreciate ur sacrifices, and never will never be forgotten,so please hang in there,ur not only loved by a stranger but wanted, and u still have plenty of purpose right here in the country u so proudly defended.ty to all the men, women and families that sacrificed so most didn't have to,ur my real heros.
BP I was in the Air Force also. I was in civil engineering. I was in during the First Gulf war. I was in charge of keeping a remote hospital burn unit up and running. Seen some bad stuff but made it through. Thanks for doing this video.
I have many family members in the armed forces from the Marines to the Air Force and this song hits me on a deeper level! Thank you for taking the time to react to it!
My dad is a Vietnam veteran who has suffered from PTSD since the war. Agent orange has caused all kinds of illnesses for him and it is so sad to imagine. I am his in home caregiver and I personally have had to fight for his healthcare. My dad is my hero! I love your stories it gives me your point of view and I appreciate that so thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!
My dad too. AO can really do a number on veterans, their children, and grandchildren. A lot of illnesses, birth defects, etc. Then the care the veterans get from the VA is crap. My dad has secondary issues arising from the Peripheral Neuropathy he got from AO. He absolutely refuses to go to the VA for anything serious. He had a bleeding ulcer caused by taking too much ibuprofen and aleve and it almost killed him. The VA wanted to take a wait and see approach. Thankfully my step mom basically said FU and quickly worked to get him transferred to a "regular" hospital. Since then he hasn't gone back. He's still working at 75 to pay for health insurance so he can keep it that way.
My dad was in Viet Nam too... He doesn't talk about it, but he's got 2 purple hearts and a bronze star on his service record. It was late 90's before he got his first "welcome home" ... First time I saw him moved to tears.
@@mattconner6416 please tell your dad that me and my family truly appreciate his service to this country. 🙏🏻bless you and your family!
@@leannelingerfelt6058 please tell your dad the same from us!
I joined the army in '04. I was stationed at Ft. Carson for 5 years. I am an OIF vet also. This video is one of the reasons I love FFDP so much. They are my absolute favorite band. I've been homeless and also struggle with addiction trying to cope with my PTSD, anxiety, depression amongst other things. It destroyed my first marriage. Getting help from the VA can be an absolute nightmare. They are building places to house people who aren't from here. Not any for veterans. Like WTF. It's really sad that we put our lives on the line and then are just thrown away. Thank you for this video and your support. It means so much.
Hey, Pegasus, thanks for reacting to this song.
As someone who is from a military family this songs really hits home for me
Retired Navy here....thank you for reacting to this and please keep spreading this message (video and band). This song and video does not fail to bring on the tears especially the ending scene....."you saved my life brother".
5FDP is nothing short of amazing.. This song will really kick you in the feels.. as a veteran it will make me cry everytime
Glad I am not the only one!!
I can't listen to this song without getting teary-eyed! Someone else I think u would really like is Shinedown! You get a little bit of everything with them....A little heavier metal, but also soft and uplifting! A Symptom of being human, Get up, Cut the cord, Daylight, and Planet Zero are just a few of my favorites!
Call Me is also a great song.
This one brought tears to my eyes. My father was explosives/demolition with the Marines in Nam. He's one of those who brought the war back with him for the rest of his life.
this is heartbreaking. They deserve everything we can give them. Pray for these people every day. God Bless Them.
Thank you for supporting our Vets and I. I live in Castle Rock. It’s nice to see someone in the Springs running a good channel.
Thank you for this reaction…..and for the story that you told..….and I agree, we need to be taking much better care of our veterans. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service. 🙏🏻
Holy shit man! I cannot believe I found this. I've seen you live in Colorado with Tech Nine in '09 and STILL bumping your jams man. Saw the channel name and couldn't believe it. Love your music man, have for a LOOOONG time.
Great video, these guys are amazing and ALSO a Colorado band. Ivan used to be in Motograter around here before he found FFDP..
Great video, and music!!!
Who you gonna call? BLACK P
That’s crazy fam!!!! heck yea!!! much love my g 🙌🏽
@@BlackPegasusRaps You too man! You got a new sub! Very excited to watch/listen to any of your content man!
@@BlackPegasusRaps They're another Co. Springs band from my understanding too man. CO for the win man.
Thank you to anyone who has served and gave us the blanket of freedom we all sleep under.
Bro I'm a Navy vet and I love the connection you make with this awesome song to our real life stuff going on in the world. 👍 Good job
As a disabled veteran I have been homeless. I have seen the best and worst of people up close. This song always twists my guts and makes me cry.
I absolutely love FFDP and have since my dad showed them to me when I was younger. This song in particular is one that gets me everytime I hear it. Thank you for reacting to this.
BP, thank you for your kind words and obvious respect towards veterans. Yes, we have a broken system in this country that needs to be fixed. I served 26+ years because I love this country and understand what is at risk. I have no regrets for serving and don't need thanks for it. But I have to say that the new world we are dealing with socially and politically very well might destroy the county that so many have served to protect.
We’re at a pivotal point for sure. It’s gonna take all of us to save this place. Man, our kids are depending on it. Much love fam
I see that you get it. As much as the world has changed, it still hasn't changed that much. There are still dragons out there seeking what they don't have and yet want...which require dragon slayers to keep away. That sounds like a juvenile way to explain things, but it's true, and people like us understand it.
Never seen the video but always loved the song... watching the video brought on a whole new perspective. I had tears in my eyes. I never served but grew up in San Diego and have many military friends. I have always had and forever will respect the sacrifice they have given for my freedom. Not only our military but the protection we have everyday in our country is a blessing that is taken for granted!!!! We live in the greatest country on earth!!! .... but sadly, the old and new twisted youngsters that run our country are blind and have NO respect but they have expectations without rewards or thankfulness!!!! God bless all that have and continue to serve!
FFDP are big supporters of our Veterans and First Responders
As a military veteran myself, I respect Blacks take on this video. Every time I watch it (the ffp vid) , it brings me to tears. Simply from the pure honor i have from having served the country I love, but also from having a utmost respect to those service members who came before. I thank you. One and All.
Loved the reaction. I don’t know who would give you a hard time about a personal story, but I enjoyed that. We watch for the personality and to seem to know you better; those stories are important. Thanks for sharing!
I cry every time I listen to this song. I'm so glad you had found this one to react to.
BP I know this isn't a Tom Macdonald reaction but he donated 85,00 to help the vets from the sale of his first Brave album and continues every year. Thanks for the reaction I can't help but cry thinking of my brother coming back and everything he had gone so I feel you. Love ya BP❤❤
Thank You for bring that up! Military family here and we appreciate these artists and Tom is super kind 👵🏽✌🏾🦢🌸🦢🙏🏽
combat vet here with the 82nd engineer battalion loved your reaction its the truth. ive lost more battle buddies after the war than i did in the war. its hard and everytime i hear this song it hits hard
It's such a great song. I wouldn't call myself a ffdp "fan" but I am a fan of this song and their musicianship. They really are a good band that a lot of people love to hate.
To any veteran or active soldier, respect and thank you for your service. You deserve better.
No disrespect. We do deserve better but we will never get it. We are hyped up to believe we are in an elite group but then one day they hand us a piece of paper and a pat on our back and then thrown out like garbage.
and the worst part it's that the people outside thinks that you're a villian for fighting in a war, but... we don't see that the soldiers suffers too.... we should be asshame for not taking care of the people that really needs it... i pray respect for you (srry for my engl)@@bubbasmith6505
Facts@@bubbasmith6505
Thank you
Sir you're an amazing man. Thank you for supporting myself, and all the other vets. You my friend are a true patriot.
I'm not even American, but this truly brought me to tears.
RIP to all those lost, prayers to all those suffering now, and to all the families dealing with the aftermath.
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FFDP has some of the most heart wrenching lyrics of any band I've heard, and it is ALWAYS shocking because they do sound like just hard rock, but then you listen and it just hits deep in your soul.
Both my father, my oldest brother and one of my cousins are Marines.
While my father never saw combat, my brother and cousin were sent to Afghanistan. My brother came home alive, but my cousin would be victim of a IED.
I detest war. No matter the reason it happens.
I really appreciate what you had to say, thank you for your words regarding our Veterans.
5FDP, Gone Away..............
good yes but Offspring did it first, both worth listening to.
If Black see this, he might get emotional.
that one hits the feelz like a fucking sledgehammer.
Never seen your channel before, but after your words, massive respect for you. Big heart podnuh, keep up the love. We the people need to be the voice for the Vets that so graciously and courageously have served this country. Keep it up and God bless you.
Thank you for checking this out! God Bless our Veterans!
Thank you, sir, for your comments and cast of this song. US Navy vet, 87-93, and it breaks my heart every time I read these "stats" on vets not getting help. I am hopeful that your presentation here and commentary will move more people to not so easily disregard or discard the few among the many who served. Thank you for this, and your open mindedness towards music from bands which may seem a little bit far from the mainstream. Everyone (almost) in this nation has a vet in the family.
They fight for veterans and first responders with their music and other projects.
They use veterans in their videos, on tours, etc.
Please consider reacting to the collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Wayne Shepherd(who wrote the song and original band), Brantley Gilbert and Brian May.
It's a tribute to first responders.
Also
Gone Away
Coming Down
I was going to say that about Blue on Black with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bradley Gilbert and Brian May (from Queen) which is a tribute to first responders. Also, Gone Away is good.
Any vet seeing this will cry before the first minute. We have seen this and gone through it. Bless you for helping bring this to the surface.
Not a vet and i cry
I love these guys. Ivan has an awesome voice. Zolton helps train special forces in martial arts also. You should do their cover of House of the rising sun it’s an amazing video. Bad company shows them with the troops. There are so many good ones 😊 ❤️🔥🤘🏼
47yo I cry every time I see this vid. I had and have many family members who have served and still are. Thanks for the reaction because more people need to be aware of this.
Black Pegasus the next one should be "Gone Away" another hard hitter
I've watched a few of your reactions and I enjoyed them all. I come from a long line of veterans. However, my maternal uncle followed this storyline to a T. He was reunited with the family, but ultimately CHOSE to go back to the streets. I come from along line of military based family, including my daughter that is serving in the USAF. This song touches me in a way that few realize, unless they experience it in this day and age ... We are PROUD OF OUR MILITARY HERITAGE! And we will stand united no matter what.💕. God bless the men and women that serve in our Armed Forces., and give their families security during these troubled times.
Bro you have got to react to Five Finger Death Punch - Gone Away, the music video. It's so crazy
Thank you for reacting to this video and more importantly addressing the subject matter of the video and the song. As a Veteran this means so much to me. The struggle is very real...we are at risk. Much love to you.
I was never a metal fan until my son introduced me to Five Finger Death Punch. As a Veteran, I appreciate their love and acknowledgement of Veterans and their service. I promise you there isn't a single one of us who doesn't question the Government and its handling of Veterans vs illegal invaders. It takes Years of battling with Burocrats for a Veteran to even get into the VA system, and even longer to get approved for those Disablities acquired during our service. But foreigners can come here illegally and get Medical care, Housing, Education, money, all without doing a thing to earn it, save for a pledge to vote Democrat if given a chance to illegally vote. Its disgusting how our Government renigs on its promises daily. When my son became old enough to serve, I discouraged him in every way, because I didn't trust Obama and his Department of Denfensless. I certainly don't trust Biden. No way I'd want my son to go through the things I have, only to be discarded afterwards. Anyway, sorry, getting too political now. FFDP has a few other great Veteran type songs you should check out.
Army Desert Shield/Storm vet here. Thanks for your reaction. Remember a veteran’s sacrifices next time you go to the polls, and never miss an opportunity to honor their service by exercising your duty to vote.
Another problem is that the migrants are being treated at VA hospitals, with puts our veterans on the back burner.
Facts. It's disgusting and disrespectful.
You serious? Now I’m really 😡
That pisses me off to no end when i see this stuff..its disgusting for a bunch of people that hate us. These people hate America but love using up are resources.
VA no longer cares about our veterans. Our veterans are not given the medical care they deserve. They do not have the access they deserve to proper medication or health care. Our so called government actually care more about the invaders taking over our country than the veterans who gave it ALL to protect our country. 😢😢
I have never heard this song. Thank you for playing it. This song touched me. A Military wife and mother.🇺🇸
Wow this is tear jerker i see it your face and in your heart Black Pegasus GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
The beginning of this song gets me every time. Love this band so much. Their music has seen me through so many hard and dark times.
Never apologize for how you react or critique a reaction. It's your channel, and so many here understand that talking about it while it's playing does happen. Your opinion, how you react, and critique is your way and those that don't like it will hopefully move on without causing a scene. This song hits so many in the gut, whether you are a veteran or not, because we are all human. We may not agree with everything 100% of the time, but we are all brothers and sisters that need to look out for those that are being discarded after going through their version of hell (such as wartime). Excellent reaction, and glad to have come across your channel.
As a veteran I have have seen these guys live and it’s one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The love love they feel for the military personnel is so palpable and heartfelt. It was amazing
FFDH is so talented! This song is 100 percent of what Vets go through! When will our government wake up and allocate deserving vets funds/programs to address their specific needs? FFDP hit the head on the nail with this song!
Thank god for people like you. KEEP FIGHTING!! I'm a veteran myself. I'll stand tall with you Black Pegasus.
As a daughter of a veteran.. Thank you for this ❤
This song get me everything. My dad went through Vietnam. I shared this song with a week before he passed. I felt his pain but he loved it
New sub. Great reaction. As the son and grandson of two military men, this song/vid rips my heart. Thanks for your words and understanding. Love 5 Finger Death Punch for all they do for men/women in the military.
My son was one of those veteran's. He was a Marine. At times homeless. He was too proud to ask for help, so when we tried to help, he would push away. We were able to help him through some of his rough times and thought things were much better for him. He became a helo flight instructor and had a great setup. He was living in the bunk house of a very wealthy family of farmers in Missouri training them to do their own crop dusting. He was helping them to start a flight school to train other farmers in the area. Then things took a bad turn and he took his life. Left his 6 year old son and a family who loved him more then he could ever believe. People just don't understand the pressures veteran's have reintegration back into society when they leave military service.
This song always touches me. I have been wanting to start a veteran's village in Tampa Florida for some time. My plan would to help them be self sufficient by receiving much needed counseling, job training, a wood and auto shop, and grow their own community garden. If you want to help make it a reality, I would forever be grateful.
My Father was a Vet he passed away in 2018, He used to tell me and my sisters stories, and every time i Hear this song it reminds me of the struggles that he went through just to support his family.
Saw them metallica and ice nine kills at a concert in quebec and it was one of the best experiences of my life
Love ffdp
I've seen them over and over for years. They are amazing live!!! And this video, man, I can Not watch it without crying.
Thank you for reacting to this. I'm a six year vet that had no war to fight. Ffdp are stand-up guys. Everything they have done in support of our troops is amazing. I personally don't qualify for any benefits of the VA, and I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave them for those who deserve them more than I do. Thank you for this reaction.
This is my first time watching this. I am 52 and an Army Vet with PTSD. I would not have watched this if not for this channel. I have never really listened to FFDP. I will now. But now I am emotional.
Thank you for doing this for us man. All me and my fellow vets appreciate you. Semper Fi
this song is so more then just a song ..... mad respect for all the men and women how served and are serving this country