LA Gangster Turned Marine Endures Life-Altering Explosion in Afghanistan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ธ.ค. 2023
- Once entangled in the dangerous gang life, Josue found a new path in the Marines. His journey through the rigors of boot camp, his struggle to adjust to military discipline, and his ultimate deployment to Afghanistan form the core of this powerful narrative.
Experience the raw realities of the War in Afghanistan through Josue's eyes. From intense firefights to the camaraderie among brothers, his account offers a vivid glimpse into the life of a Marine serving overseas. However, this journey took a life-altering turn when Josue was gravely injured in war, leading to him becoming a veteran amputee.
The aftermath of Josue's injury reveals the harsh challenges faced by combat veterans. His story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit as he navigates the complexities of PTSD, the physical and emotional pain of his injuries, and the journey toward healing and adaptation.
Discover how Josue overcame these trials, finding solace and purpose in sports. His involvement in wheelchair basketball and hand cycling helped him cope with his experiences and provided a new direction in his post-military life.
This military interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in military stories, the impact of the War in Afghanistan, and the inspiring tales of veteran amputees overcoming adversity. Josue's story is one of hope, determination, and the relentless pursuit of a second chance at life.
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You should get ogp back
When I was in the pen in Canada met a young gangster who had never been camping or hiking ever. Not once. I thought WTF, how is that even possible up here?
I'm not from the US and have not served but would like to say this. Stay strong, and God Bless EACH and EVERY U.S VETERAN. You ALL deserve more that you are getting... You sacrifice a lot and your individual sacrifices impact not only your Country but the world... SALUTE
When I was in the Army 82nd Airborne Division I had a buddy he was from LA and a gang member, he told me that a lot of his homies had been killed and he said the reason why he joined the Army was to get out of that lifestyle before it was him that was going to prison or the graveyard.
A lot of us have the same story
Hope your bro made it home and pray he's living a long happy life. Thank y'all for your service from north of the 49th.
@@robertdeen8741 Thank you
Saludos carnal, you're a real one. Your story resonates so much with our raza, our youth and what we represent. You grew up wanting to "be somebody" to "earn your stripes". Well you did that and some. Your a fuckin hero, a patriot and I thank you for your service 🤙🏼🇺🇸
This is one of the best interviews I've seen. Josue is honest and real... no fluff. Thank you so much for your service, Corporal Barron... Semper Fi!!!
Appreciate it brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼SF
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 👊
That shit was badass. What a dope interview. It's inspiring to see the mindset he has even through all his obstacles. That's a warrior right there!!💯💯💯
Josue is such a stand up dude and we are honored to be friends with him. Semper Fi!
Thank you for **All of your sacrifices** And Service.
To all the people in society that doesn't know what a REAL MAN ! Looks like!.... Watch and Listen.!!!!
Favorite channel! Too many of these channels are focusing on “special ops” and don’t realize the ground pounders were the conventional guys!! I love these ❤ keep doing what you’re doing
Agreed I’m more interested in these type of interviews
I am a Vet, hearing your story all I could think of were these simple words - I am very proud of you!
Thanks Brother 🫡🇺🇸
Big respect from the Inland Empire...
Thank you so much brother for your sacrifice and service may God bless you and your family.
Great interview. ❤
Dude. You’re a fucking beast, you rock!! Semper Fi brother!!
SF Brother
As he was talking I felt like we lived almost the same life, both streets and military. This was crazy because I lived through the same things, hazing in the military about race, and things of that sort.
Thank you for your service! I respect you and hope all is well!
Mmhhmm I feel you
Great story . Glad you’re doing well and all of your accomplishments. I’m from Los Angeles . When I got out of the Corps LA was a hell hole with all the gang violence . I lost more friends in LA than my time in the suck. Semper Fi !
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir!!! 😊
Wow! You are a true child of God. I hope you reach out to your brothers and sisters that have had similar experiences.
Your testament is moving and I think you could help a lot of people. May God bless you.🙏🇺🇸
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Another incredible interview. You're doing divine work, by giving a platform to the people who *truly* should be heard. 🙏
We appreciate your support Brother. 🙏
Very humble man, you did your job and make us proud. Semper Fidelis Brother. ❤🤍💙
I knew Tawney from SOI in 2005. We were sent to different units after and I never heard from him again. I wasn't aware that he was killed. It's crazy how small the marine corps really is. I was with 2/7 in 2008. I was in nowzad though, not sangin. The company we had in sangin saw some serious fighting as well. S/F!
Good job on your innovations with your editing style with the thumbnail and transitions and whatnot, this is a very strong interview and I hope it helps your channel reach more people
Appreciate it Brother.
Thank you for your service sir
So remarkable your challenges and overcoming, sharing . You're more a man than many walking this earth . Thank you
For those who never served will never understand the sacrifices that all Combat Veterans had to deal with!
Thanks for serving and protecting democracy and our nation.
Your a squared away, strong, individual!! Listening to your life story, you are very wise for your age!! Sounds like you've learned since you were a child, how to adapt, overcome and improvise, through life's journey!! I'm proud of you and all your brothers, I will always love my Countries heroes, stay strong, stay focused, God's Speed! from Texas!!
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Semper Fi my brother thank you for sharing your story. I should get on here and tell mine one of these days
This channel is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 keep up the great work 👍🏽
I am an Army vet who was also was a military dependent he is 💯 on what military wife's go through with their spouse.
Incredible story. Thanks for sharing with us
Does this man have a glass eye with the Marine insignia on it?
Fking TOUGH!!💪💪💪
I’m a Mexican from California who was troubled as a kid and joined as well…
Man your a bad ass, I understand your struggle…
You have inspired me to push harder, currently struggling after a divorce and 8 year relationship…I lost faith in myself and humanity…
I love what you said especially about relationships…maybe I was the problem…
I understand your struggles in service as a Mexican who used to be around that gang banging life…
I got our 2013 but I wanna go back every day….
Thanks for your service homie/brother/carnal…
You a real one ☝️
I believe your angels were watching over you. Semper Fi brother!
Thank you for your sacrifice!! Your a good man for thinking about both of you. God bless you!
Sangin was the wild west, I operated in southern Sangin and the surrounding areas in 2011 as an Afghan Advisor with 3rd BN 4th Mar.
Great story. Congrats and glad you made it.
Thank you for another great episode ❤🇺🇸🙏
SALUTE TO THIS MAN! 39:36 - he has such an amazing perspective and outlook on life based on his experiences - like where he describes being woken up by the dr and his reaction to his injuries epitomises why he and many like him are true warriors. Nothing but #madrespect for marines. Great Channel and content. 🔥
What a great interview man… Josue is an absolute unit! Godbless
This brought back so many memories; great story! …Semper Fi! Sgt. E. 9yrs USMC Vet (1998-2007) - 0311/Infantry - 2nd Marine Division.
Semper Fi brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You embody everything that is good about our country and our young men and women.
I served with a guy from Mission District Oakland and was a gang member who got shot 3 times. He was cool overseas, but when we ran into each other in Camp Pendleton, he didn't want to be seen with non-hispanic people, so I never talked to him again. I guess he still held on to gang mentality.
A lot of them do join the military. Joking the military doesn’t do anything for these guys.
Yup a lot of them are like that
Semper fi, Ermano !
What a great young man! Thank you for your service and for sharing this life experience!
Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!
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I got out marines in 03 but a pog mos..our hazing nothing like that. I’d have ended up getting booted I think lol. Respect to grunts for all they tolerate.
I salute this true Mexican/American " Hero" who came from the only world he new living in a E.L.A. Barrio gang to becoming a Marine Leader saving the life of his comerad being a hero that his son's can look up to, hats off to his wife for supporting his future journey. From one Vet to another. Respectfully Arthur Puente
Stay strong brother your amazing!
Semper Fi...much respect Bro.
Semper Fi brother 🤙🏼👊🏼
Semper Fi !
I applaud your wife for being a strong woman and being there for you and your children 👏👏👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
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It seems he was a good guy from the beginning, just trying to find himself, and he did Semper Fi.
SF🤙🏼
Maybe I'm being an asshole but did Semper Fi sort of implies he's gone. Please tell me he still is Semper Fidelis.
I'm Canadian but totally respect your USMC.
I'm still watching here up north. From what I gather he's still Semper Fi. Don't need eyes or legs for that. Just a heart. I'll pray Semper Fidelis goes between you and your wife too. I had a lady like that up till about 2 years ago. I was very lucky for 15 years and now she's gone. We were different. When I met her she was 25 and I 46. I never dreamed I'd end up in a relationship with her. I was old and I ain't much. She was a young tall skinny blond who morphed into my common law wife. My best friend. Lover always faithful and not only that, pretty much a Comrade too. When I met her she never said things like, we're late. We got to ruck up and jump off right fucking now. Why didn't you wake up you fucking retard! Said with a big smile. Retard was her goto insult for me. I swear, I believe this lady would of dove on a grenade to save me. We were together almost always. 24-7. Usually holding hands. They few times we argued for real I still couldn't leave the house without kissing her. I knew when she was pissed because she'd use my real name Robert instead of my handle or Nick name my parents gave me as a baby, Tys. No lie, first day of school I'm sure they thought I was a retard because I didn't even know my name was Robert. Hence, she'd call me that as a joke. I miss her so much it hurts. I was 61 before I learned life's hardest lesson. If 2 people really truely love each other it can only end one way. One has to die. That's just a fact. Suppose both could die at the same time. Enough said about this piece of shit. It's about this outstanding Marine. Thank you for your service and do what it takes to Semper Fi your wife till you're both very old, but till loving each other. I don't have the right words to express enough respect for this Marine who walked the walk that almost took him from his wife.
Semper Fi brother!!!
Dark horse battalion really got hammered over there
What a humbling great dude and he’s right, love cures all
ills. Either love someone or something, purpose. Even a dog is a lifesaver. Too many guys stay quiet and go inwards. You have to find it
This man is a beast, Semper Fi brother. I was with 3/7 when you (3/5) ripped us. That first couple weeks, I think you guys had already lost 9 marines if I can recall correctly. Sangin and Musa Qala were no joke
Proud of you.
God is good brother thank you 🙏
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Every situation and base is different. But just from stories I've heard it seems they haze those who are okay with it. And they like to push and push to see how much shit you are willing to deal with till they push you over that edge and you stand up to them. And when you stand up to them at first they will not seem to react or if anything go harder but once you show you will stand up to them and aren't afraid you gain their trust. Even if they don't admit or show it. But again every station is different.
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TRUE MARINE
Former gang members make some of the best military. They know rank, they know rules and regs. They have a strict dress code
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Respect, brother.
Semper Fi
Please take this channel into your good graces, in youtubes name Amen
When he talked about that hazing stuff that was crazy. I tried to enlist but couldn't and I respect you guys and girls that did but man he's right some of that shit doesn't even make sense. You're building a marine not a nut job so why treat someone like it.
Same as a gang. Sort of like blood in blood out.
What city in LA? Couldn’t make it out
I couldn’t serve because of my health issues from diabetes incepudus. I drink a lot of water and I urine every hour but my sugar health is fine. I remember the words that my doctor said as a kid: if you go to the desert without water you will die from dehydration. All of my friends joined the infantry but I was the only that stayed as a normal citizen.
You would be surprised how many people don’t know this diagnosis it’s a rare form of diabetes
I’m a paramedic with 10 years of experience and it surprises me how many paramedics don’t know what it is
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Wow. Amazing story. This video should be mandatory viewing for all hands of the military. Impressive young man and wife.❤️🤙🙏🫡
I tried to join the marines or the army in 2009 I took a test in the army recruitment station and the recruiter said he could of recruited me right there n then but they had passed a law that u needed a high school diploma or ged and I had just dropped out of high school .. but I was tipping into gangs n a lot of homies were dying I just had a baby boy and had no job I needed that real bad I need the army or the marines … I needed it to get out of the life and help me become something in life unfortunately like I said they couldn’t recruit me because I didn’t have a diploma and 6 months later now deep af in the gang lifestyle I ended up catching a attempted murder 187 case and being convicted of 187 att murder . Sentenced to 12 years in prison at the age of 18 I lost my wife lost my newborn child . My girl left me I ended up picking up a drug habit in there now full blown heroin addict with no job 😢 no future I’m 33 years old I got out prison 3 years ago but my addiction is unbearable my life’s in shambles I cant stop to think of what my life would of been if only I would of been accepted in the arm forces 😢…life is fuckn crazy!!
Nevertheless josue thank you for your service 🫡 god bless you for the blood u shed for this wonderful country of ours I’m glad you got blessed and got out the LA gang life I just told u my life it didn’t work for me but many blessings to u n your loved ones!
If some dude was tell me “here you’re Mexican, finish my burrito” he would had walked away with a fat lip 🤜🏾
What company were you in during boot camp? I was a Drill Instructor during that time.
He has an IG, look him up and send him a DM @josuebarron35
always a good time here. this helps my boredom playing minecraft
PowerFull...PowerFull...Testimony
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Doc Fetterolf. Good dude.
breaks my heart he had to endure that racism and feel 2nd class or someshit, if only white people realized Jesus wasnt white and we are all part of the body of Christ
mf said "im out and pissed" LOL legend
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I wanted to work in the kitchen. Lol ... junior jc
What kind of glasses are those?
Been trying to figure that out too.
Kool Moe Dees
It sounds like ied's were a big problem over there and I'm not trying to be funny I really mean it. It's crazy how bad it was though from the way he described it.
Some marines are tough, some marine wives are tougher!
Inspirational speaking?
So, the only reason you noticed these little vatos, was because they were dressed right out of the gangster fashion guide ? Chale Tamale....
Is that all your little brain took from this entire video? That is embarrassing, grow up
I believe your angels were watching over you. Semper Fi brother!