Fallen Special Ops Marine Receives Silver Star
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Sgt. William J. Woitowicz, a former native of Groton, Mass., was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the nation's third highest honor for combat valor, during a ceremony on Saturday, April 28th, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in front of family, friends and fellow Marines.
Video by: Sgt. Andrew Milner
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I just wanted to take a moment and tell the TH-cam world about this man. Bill and I were on the same team. He showed up as a combat replacement for another warrior that got blown out of a gun turret from an IED in our second week. Bill was everything described within this video and more. All of you viewers have no idea how awesome this kid was. I have a picture of him hanging on my wall and will NEVER forget this hero. He carried my heavy bag into Panerak with a smile and left me with his toothbrush (which I still have). We laughed and I would never have another conversation with him. I love you Bill; I miss you; I hate that you had to leave us...
+Doug Webb Wow. What a fucking stud this guy had to be. Frankly, he probably should've gotten the Navy Cross for this feat.
Doug Webb Thank you for your service.
He sounds like a great person. The great ones often leave us before we're ready. I'm sorry he's gone.
Doug Webb semper fi devil
I know that this is a bit late but my condolences.
He was a true warrior and is definitely deserving of the title US Marine.
He gave it all. R,I.P., borther.
Never met him, and will never forget him.
God bless you and your family.... thanks for your service.... Semperfi Brother
Gone but not forgotten. RIP Sgt. Woitowicz.
“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.”
― Heraclitus
I'm not a Marine, I'm not military but I understand the sacrifices all of you make. Thanks to each and everyone of you.
Now who in the hell are the 15 idiots that disliked this video?! I do hope it was people that did not like seeing a fallen Marine operator...
Every day I pray this kind of thing does not happen to my dad or mom. Both parent are in Marine Corps. Oorah.
Englewood Frank21 fuck you, idiot
@Tech Women not allowed doesn't mean they are not on the front lines or that they don't fight. Stuff happens, doncha know.
I'm sorry both your parents are away. I prayed every night too. My thoughts would go out to my dad about where he is, what he's doing, is he safe? Keep your integrity. Write letters, send your art, poetry. Keep it light tell funny stories about school or work, friends, family. You can always find something funny, good to give mom and dad a happy heart massage. Hope they're home soon and crap doesn't follow them back. I hope you have friends who military people like school mates because they may be right with you. It was hard.
Wow he seemed like such a loving person he'll be missed :(
The actions of Marines like Sgt Woitowicz make me proud to have earned the title of Marine. Although I am now retired from active duty, I would take the oath to give another couple of tours to serve this great nation
SgtMaj Robb
i have the up most respect for that guy, dying for his brothers, he was very brave. im 16 almost 17 soon to be joining the marine corps, i have respect for all our men out there every branch aswell. RIP Sgt. William J. Woitowicz.
The definition of a humble man.
R.I.P. Much Respect. For a HERO !!! Always Remembered 🇺🇸
Semper Fi Sgt Woitowicz. A Marine who well deserved the title.
God bless his soul! Thank you, hero!
I thank him for his service. Based on the video and comments, he seemed like a cool dude you would want to have your back. RIP man.
No one is less than any other; niether is anyone less for shedding a tear, and in many cases, many tears. We who have smelled the stench and burnt powder, have lost many Brothers or Sisters. If our words say any different, then we are taking away from all the efforts and last final measures of all our Brothers and Sisters, without regard for Service Branch. Semper Fidelis.
RIP 😟FELLOW MARINE BROTHER OOOOORAH THANK YOU, FOR YOUR SACRAFICE,FOR FREEDOM ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!WITH RESPECT FROM THIS USMC VETERAN MR.MOLINA SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 619!🍺👊💪
God bless you all for your service
Mother of two Marines oldest being a gunner. I knew nothing about this branch until now. I believe they’re not defending our nation. These men are defending their Marine brothers which they’ve grown to love. They have one hell of a bond.
I cant stop tearing up everytime I hear about another fallen hero. Why is it that the best men have to die for everyone else.
Bill was my neighbor. Like my big brother. Loved him. Semper Fidelis buddy.
This is what a true hero is. Semper Fi
Well said Mr. Mac, for all of us who have sweat, bleed, died and even cried either in the sandbox or in the stan kudos brother.
Thank you all for your service. Please don't let the nonsense of others make you feel as if ALL YOU'VE SACRIFICED FOR OUR SAFETY AND FREEDOM GO UNNOTICED OR UNAPPRECIATED.
MY ENTIRE FAMILY APPRECIATE & LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF OUR SOLDIERS
God bless you,RIP Marine...
no one should be treated higher by their jobs, anyone who fights for their country is a soldier and they should all be treated equally.
RIP Sgt. These guys are superheros
RIP man. I dont know you, but i thank you. people like you are the reason that freedom still rings true throughout the world. I can honeslty say your one of the most courageous people ive heard of.
From the look of that guys ears. He wrestles for sure. Cant wait to wrestle for the Marines when i join
Same
update?
"What can I do" guy. Perfect. Semper fi
Bless this brother.
those dislikes don't count, they aren't people.
Bill lived the next town over from me, and my cousins went to high school with him. I drive by his parents house every day on my way to work. I never had the honor to meet bill, but I have met his dad and he is an amazing, humble man. Everything I’ve heard of billy has been amazing things for example He was a savage on a dirtbike. I would have love to meet you billy. Rest easy
Wow thank you for your courage and sacrifice. If you stop and look up you'll see he's guarding the streets of heaven with his fellow marines!
What a wonderful person to so many people. Wish I could have known him too. Great sorrow and loss for his family and everyone who knew him. You are a true hero. Much love and appreciation for all that you did for our freedom and your fellow man. Your sacrifice will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace. Thank you for choosing to serve our country and protecting us all from the evil in the world. Your parents were so lucky to have you as their son.
Guys like this are my role models. Much respect. I plan on joining the marine corps, and I have been really interested in MARSOC . Thankyou for your service
Semper Fi Fallen Hero your heroic actions will never be forgotten, Some Gave all, and all gave Some.
This goes with song Semper Fi by Trace Adkins
God Bless your soul Marine!
Rip . Thank you for my freedom. We can never repay you for giving up your life for us . God bless you
Semper Fi Marine, you do us proud
American son paying the ultimate price so others may live in peace and sleep safe at night. God bless this marine and his family, from a former army mp.
RIP Marine! You will be missed.
True role model, this guy.
love the story his dad told
Semper Fidelis Devil. Thank you for your service and sacrifice
AMEN AMEN THOU HAS BROUGHT OUT JESUS IN ANOTHER BROTHERVAS I GIVERH YLTO UNTO MY FATHER ONLY WITH YOU ONLY. KNOW MY WORDS ARE NOT TAKEN LIGHTLY AS MY FATHER ALSO SAID IN MY NAME AS I SAID IN HIS NAME ONLY AS TO BE LIKE CHRIST IS BOTH IN DEATH AS LIFE IS NOTHING TO ACHIEVE WHEN DEATH OF THEM MATTER MOST AND MISS YOU ALL TOO MUCH AS YOU HAUNT ME AND ITS A HOLY GHOST THAT CAN BE THY MOST HOLIEST TO KNOW SNIPERS MAKE HOLY OR XAN AS HOW ITS ACHIEVED AND PERCIEVED IS NOT YOURS TO DETERMINE AS BETWEEN GOD AND HIM ONLY. NOT WOMAN CAN BREAKETH UPON ANY MAN BONDS I MAKE TIE UP LIFE AS NO JOKE TO THINK YOU ARE GREATER THAN A MAN IS BECOME ONE AND BE KNOWN WHO IS THAT LIKE ME. GOD IS NOT MAN OR WOMAN PEOPLE AS A HOLY GHOST IS NOT A JOKE YOU BELIEVED MOVIES AS REAL EVENTS CAME TO TAKE PLACE IN GREATEST MADE KNOWN ONLY ONE WITH FATHER AS THEIR OWN BLOOD SHED TOGETHER IS NOTHING GREATER YOU CAN BE PROUD OF AS WHO LOOKS LIKE WHOM IS FACE TO FACE IN WATER TO BABTIZE YOU OF SEEING IS BELIEVING.
SEMPRI FI
SOME THINGS ARE NOT MEANT FOR TELLING ALL AS ITS PERSONAL AND OURS AND ONLY OURS.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS SEALED IN WORDS IN SONGS AND DEATH DO US PART I AM PROUD TO KNOW SOME DECEASED CHARACTERS THAT WERE WHO THEY ARE. AMEN AND IF YOU KNEW THEM ITS JUST UNBELIEVABLE TO MEASURE THE SIZE OF WHAT ANOTHER CAN DO FOR YOU AS ITS JUST THAT. WOW
I want to go back to my country as a Marine.
what a man. Glad to know people like that r fighting for us. and im so happy to know that soon, i will be next to them fighting
Rest easy brother...your fight is over. Semper Fi
Cant wait to serve my country proud.. I go to bootcamp on august 27th Parris Island.. Semper Fi
0:09 RIP Gunny
Rest in peace, God bless.
How can anyone dislike a video like this. What the fuck is wrong with you people who dislike something like this. You should be ashamed of yourself. I'd love to see you have the courage to do something like this.
Shadow Warrior 98 Liberals!!
Probably the enemy lmao
Semper Fi. God bless. Thank you.
Semper Fidelis Brother.
I was on this mission in Panerak. Never seen someone so nice, so ready
Wonderful human beings, really.
That man was a MARINE thru and thru to the end. R.I.P. MARINE
USAF VET
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:13
God Bless
Odin shall be pleased. Let the Valkyries carry him home to the halls of Valhalla where the brave may live forever
21st century superstar
Amen 🙏
The last sentence of the Marine Corps hymn says it all. Golden Streets.
@21st century superstar christ is dead he was only a man
@21st century superstar at least niflheim will be cold enough for my beer. And sorry to burst YOUR bubble but "GOD" is just the figment of a crazy man's imagination. Kind of like an imaginary friend who is once again an image on a piece of wood. Odin watches all midgard through the eyes of ravens and you aren't worthy of the halls of Valhalla.
God Bless him.
RIP Marine. Semper Fi.
GOD BLESS SGT. WOITOWICZ! I WOULD TAKE A ROUND FOR YOU BROTHER. SGT. WOITOWICC MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A U.S.MARINE_SEMPER FI
The 14 people who disliked this should be put in gauntonamo bay
With supreme honor and valorous distinction. Semper Fidelis Aeternum
rip sounds like a true hero
Respect Marine, Semper Fi.
Semper Fidelis
Semper fi R. I. P Marine
Good 0 dislikes.... No need to torture anyone to death for not honoring a fallen marine ATM
Where does that greatness comes from?
IVE BEEN AT THE MUSEUM WHERE SPEAKING! RIGHT AT QUANTICO! SO AWESOME
RIP soldier. i pray for you and those like you
a true american hero!
Bravo Zulu, RIP Brother! We got your Firewatch now. Ooh Rah Semper Fi
I'm proud of my family warriors. Bill (Billy) comes from a long line of them, and from a recent generation of them....how do I know, I'm closely related to both Billy and SSG. Darren J Cunningham who died 9/30/2004. Bill wouldn't say he was better than an Army guy...because he had respect for his fellow soldier and had lost his cousin to the war in Iraq. They fought for the betterment of others, and not themselves. RIP Billy and Darren....Warriors to the end!
Semper Fidelis Warrior.
one word: HERO
Bro, i love you. Im in the air force. Im currently an Air Force PJ, and i gotta say, all branchs are the same. We're all brothers in the end. I had an airmen say something of a rather rude context about the marines, and you wouldnt belive the hell I intentionally put him through.
God Bless Marine
Rest in peace hero
Semper fi
Because it helps conceal their identity. So if they have one, it helps keep them under the radar..also if they have one ..they can shave it off and boom they're a new soldier. *Plus, they're warm as hell in cold environments haha
Always remembered.
And some would wonder why America is free.
We do need some way to distinguish heroes like this from sports "heroes."
"GOD BLESS YOU GUYS" !
Not forgotten
RIP MARSOC Marine. The elite of the elite
What a son all they you gave to be the he was!
Oorah, Semper Fi, and Rest and Peace hero.
the interviews were made in the marine core museum in quantico virginia. I love that museam
Rest in peace sir!
Semper Fi!
The reflection of Dad on his son's tombstone. War
so that others may live
you went down fighting brother
Oorah brother. Semper Fi.
i dont care who you think is the best but dont ever talk bad about people that are protecting you and your freedom and puting their life on the line. you can be or have served in the army, navy, marines, coast guard, national guard, air force, it doesn't matter. In the end they're all fighting for the same team.
Thank you.
God bless.
a true hero .... was he marsoc
Yes you can see m81 Marsoc
The guy in the intro was literally KIA a week ago...
I knew he looked familiar! Saw his picture in my news feed a couple days ago. Some people are just in it more than others I guess.
In case someone sees this and wants to learn more about the guy up, I believe his name is Gunnery Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer.