Suicide in veterans - a Dad's heartbreaking story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2024
- In 2021, there were 253 UK veterans who took their own lives.
George Ellis was one of them.
Please take a few minutes to listen to the heartbreaking story, as told by George’s dad, Adrian.
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Terribly sad, Love and Light to you. God Bless ❤
As a veteran myself, I fight demons every day! I've had 3 veteran friends take there life's my heart goes out to you and what your doing is amazing !! This needs more attention by the government and the MOD. Your son was one of the best as a fellow infantryman I fully understand his demons!
Hope you're doing alright mate. I have no idea who you are but I'm here for you.
you killed people your enemies or neglected your comareds which is also killing, now their souls are hounting you want to make revenge on you.
tell them "go away satan"
Dear sir. I never went in, my gran stopped my family. I wanted to join right into my 20s.
I grew up in a cop n army town back in 80s
On an estate with folk who saw blitz, & ww2 vets something defined me. Way they walked, carried on. They will give you time of day.
They taught me what they knew from 1940s 50s. Old music,
Honestly when i look back that was real england.
20 years ago i ended up in employment 10 months in a section where i had loads of ex vets..best trustworthy folk.
We the public are indebted & grateful for each decade year month day hour minute you put in to make our country best
Anytime of the day we stand by our gaurdians of time
Anything we can do for you, please reach out. Your the men & women who gave for us
We love you. country you fought for does.
May God bless you with such an indomitble strength.
A don of a man, fine person. hope country rises up & supports values Men & women who gave so much on this timeline.
❤😢George Ellis you are never forgotten in the UK and watching from the USA, wherever we speak of and remember! R.I.P proudly soldier
Breaks my heart watching this. Terribly sad, but WELL done to the GEO team and partners for moving forward in such a positive manner....
It is the responsibility of the government to take care of our veterans - they have been neglected and ignored for too long - it was bad enough for them both during and after two world wars, but we now know how war affects those who served - there is no longer any excuse for the pretence that this issue doesn't exist; too many veterans homeless, disregarded, and left to fend for themselves
Sorry, but many more than 2 wars. My Uncle is buried in Belgium, killed in WWII, and my cousin, USMC fighter pilot, was shot down in Vietnam War, captured and killed. R.I.P every veteran no longer here, and George, we won't forget you ever❤
I'm so sorry for the loss of your amazing son, My prayers go to you and for all of the tremendous work you are doing. I just think that it is bad that veterans have to rely on charities for the support they need after putting their lives in the line of fire. ♥
WO2 James Welsh of the Royal Scots was another... Gone but never forgotten my mate
R.I.P George "GEO" Ellis
Deeply sorry for your loss sir, my condolences to you and your family. And huge respect for the life saving work at Hull4Heroes in light of tragedy - hats off to all involved.
Always appreciate what the Veterans Foundation do, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Take care and stay safe out there.
So sorry for your loss. Its so sad. I just wish there was more help out there for the vets suffering in silence . The things these soldiers see and go through must be hell on earth. Especially after watching your army bros getting shot or blown up and not getting time to process what happened and just have to get your kit on and go back out kicking down doors. Crazy.🙏
How tragic. Sadly one of many.
This is hard for me to watch! The armed forces need to look after all who have served even all those who have left.
Things need to change for the better sooner rather than later.
This video has been an enormous eye opener
Bless him Rip Pal
The question of why is what got to him. Rest In Peace...hero!
This really hits.
Truly sorry for your loss. RIP. Arte et marte.
Thank you for sharing your story, and for your efforts.
RIP hero
Had Suicides in my Life, Broke my Heart, 30plus Years ago. Am here should you need support X
Men don't talk - so true, and yet it's a reoccurring problem. Really hope GEO makes a difference.
Power to ya Brother!💪
Great innitiative
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Lest Ye Forget
Ptsd isn't spoken about in the public enough.
I've had it for 4 years. There are no words. It's shit.
My wife thinks i am big and tough. She said babe you tough you get on with it.. deep down i struggle so much. I google often death by cop. She would never suspect i would think like this.. i hate .. i cant talk about my emotions deep inside. It eat me up. I havent drank in over ten years because my emotions will get the better of me. The military made us this way tough.. but deep down inside were dying.
Anyone else watch this and say what was on their mind in the moment.. 10 minute late feel stupid for saying it.
My sister struggled. She went to group sessions where she would sit and listen to everyone else talk. After a while, she felt comfortable sharing her own stuff.
You don’t have to talk if you’re not comfortable, at least go and listen to other vets in group sessions. You’ll realize how much you relate to the people in that group.
@@jarabotelho5275 thanks you. I never thought of it like that .
@@MikeSmith-qs2nr you’re welcome and good luck on your healing journey, man.
I had same my nephew who we got on great he was ex army same as me i keep saying the same why why then i got angry with him why couldnt you speak me i dont judge if you have problem we do together he hung his self today i still cant work it out why it does question yourself could you have done more
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