I weep with you and your family as your beloved left our world for the next, where he is now perfect in form and substance, having been rewarded for his service to his brothers, country and God.
He made this speech just days after his own son had been killed in Iraq. General Kelley is a tough S.O.B. Represents the Corp well. I'd follow this man to hell and back.
General Kelley has a certain way of speaking and carrying himself that makes you want to sit up and take notice of what he is about to say. He lets you know without words that it is going to be important and worth every second of your undivided attention and well deserved respect. His poise is impressive considering the amount of pain he must have been going through personally and professionally. General Kelley wrote an impeccable speech to accompany the heroic actions of two Amazing American Marines. #USA #USMarines #SemperFidelis #GeneralKelley #SemperFi #AmericaTheGreat #BestCountryOnEarth #BlessedByTheBest #GODBlessAmerica #USMilitary #BrothersInArms #DieToProtectEachOther #DieToProtectOneAnother #BrotherAndSistersForLife #BrothersAndSistersInArmsForLife
I salute you General Kelly. That was a great speech honouring these two brave great hero's. I believe God had his angels there to speed these two soldier to heaven's gate without pain and without painfull suffering I must be hard on their families and their brothers in arms . Even in Australia there is someone that prays for your boys who become larger than life men and hero's. God bless you all and God bless you with a good God fearing strong government.
@Kevin Very nicey put mate. I've been out (USAF) since 1986, and these young heroes left us 13 years ago in 08'. Still didn't prevent tears welling up in these old eyes. God bless & protect all who bless US with their protection.
General Kelly who lost his own son 1st Lt.Robert Kelly. Said"And so, as a ― as a person that’s lost a ― a child in combat ― and the strong one in all of this is my wife, Karen and ― and ― and my ― my two kids. But when you lose one in combat, there’s ― there’s a ― in my opinion, there’s a pride that goes with it, that he didn’t have to be there doing what he was doing"
I was 1/9 supply shop. I, with my fellow marines a few hours later, took their bloody helmets and vests into our inventory. I heard the blast in the distance. 14 years later, this still brings me to tears.
Thanks for your service, mate. As a Navy Vet, the Marines always impressed me. I also like the fact that the Marines were within 20 yards of our building. They work hard and as we know some have it all to our country. I salute you and proud to call you my brother.
My nephew is about 3/4 thru Boot now. He's a tough little bastard even wrote last week how much he likes it. Said it's hard yeah real hard and getting yelled at all the time sucks but I'm loving the training.
My son is also a Marine Captain.... Thanks to all who are serving and who have in the past, so we can sleep in peace at night. Keep all our troops safe!
The 125th infantry battalion was also their first morning. We came in on marine convoy the night before. I remember it like it was yesterday. Waking up to the 3 story building we stayed in shook like an earthquake. To me I figured it was going to be a long deployment. But these two men deserve the Medal of Honor.
I am also wondering why only the Navy Cross, which in and of itself is a hell of an honor to receive, but in this case, why not honor these two Americans, these two young Marines, the Medal of Honor? I will be writing to the Commandant of the USMC to personally review the actions and move the recommendation to the highest award our country has. I encourage everyone who agrees with me to also write a letter.
I don't care what General Patton said, General Kelly made me begin to tear up at 4 mins. I could see what was coming. Unlike those two absolute heroes, I had time to think about their ultimate sacrifice. I wore a uniform and never reached a point where I had to follow a routine order to its literal end; and it was probably because some other young men or women in uniform, somewhere else, got that order and took that action for me. Given that General Kelly and his wife had just become Gold Star parents themselves, just before this speech is truly unimaginable. I have no idea how he did that and kept it together. I also would not have wanted to be the one to have the duty to ask General Kelly to make that speech. I've interviewed many WW2 and Korean veterans and to a man they all say the real heroes are their friends who didn't make it back. Only now do I understand that, 100 percent. RIP to all those lost in battle; and lost to despair and suicide after the fact of battle; and for surviving. We truly must look after our young veterans. We ask the young to protect us. Why, then, do we so often, ignore them when they hang up their uniforms? General Kelly, thank you for your tribute and for your own family’s sacrifice. BH
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Rest Easy, those men. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them. We Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget. Here`s to all those Marines, both US and Royal Marines, who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sempers and Per Mare, Once........Always
Whenever I hear this story, I think about how these two Marines were from different battalions and had never met each other before that day......But they were Marines, so they were brothers, and they stood together as brothers...and for the rest of their brothers they were protecting.....and died together that day they first met.
“I was prior enlisted’ comment means a great deal to any enlisted man who has served under such an officer! I served under 2 such officers in USN 1972-78. The comments he made about these marines has a different flavor, a great one.........
Absolutely, I was on Op Herrick, UK forces and the best CO I ever had was an ex ranker (prior enlisted). A perfect mix of officer leadership with understanding of his troops mentality and feelings. As a 20 year old on my first deployment, he put my mind at ease and quelled most of the fears I had.
An officer who was never enlisted will always be at a disadvantage at understanding his men. doesn't mean he can't be a great leader, just he might always have a missing piece
Totally agree with all of the comments here ! To enlist and work the way up in rank always earns RESPECT of the enlisted ! Because we all that they worked their back sides off to get there !
A very powerful speech. Thank you General. He must have been thinking about his son the whole time he was speaking. Thank you for all of your service from the other side of the pond.
Guts, grit, determination, can-do, all-out, integrity, respect, and honor. That's who Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter are as men and Marines. We need to hear more stories about the bravery and honor of heroes such as these. These men ARE America! Let's not forget.
@MAGAtards are fake patriots I agree! I went to Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2008 and 2010 respectively. That was far from the most kinetic those areas had been in recent times but, it was still far from nice cushy existence back here in the US LOL
Brave Marine Warriors who not only gave their lives but knew what they were doing when they did it. Semper Fi Marines God Bless you and your love ones.
Heart felt eulogy by general kelly he struck a nerve and got all the important thorough details in.. I thank all the veterens For theres service those presently with us and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice like the two men spoken of god bless our veterens
@ William Mears - Two places that were surely hell on earth back then thanks to all that served there, for us, back in the world, glad you made it back, hope you’ve found peace, y’all deserve it ! The disrespect that goes on today is heartbreaking
I love those men. Our debt to them and their memory is beyond our ability to repay. LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yale, I will remember you this Memorial Day and every day. True sacrifice. True valor.
But then, US Marines are not "normal" men, and women, now are they? God, please bless them all. These two carried out General Orders 1 and 3 and 11 that night. Not all watches end with number 5.
THESE TWO MARINES DESERVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR!! MAGNIFICENT VALOR! TWO HERO’S WHO ARE NOW GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! WE WILL NEVER FORGET! SEMPER FI MARINES! I AM SHARING THIS WITH EVERYONE I KNOW! THANK GOD WE HAVE YOUNG MEN LIKE THIS! USAF VIETNAM ERA VETERAN.....🇺🇸
I know Marines, I was one. They're some of the best people I've ever met. They could give you the shirt off their back, and in a heartbeat turn and pound on a knucklehead for being efed up. Loved these guys, always will.
If each and everyone of us loved this. Country half as much as our hero warriors our nation would not be in the sad sad shape that it is in today people we should hang our heads in shame God bless our military!!
Dog-gone-it. Now I'm crying again... May God bless our brave warriors who have given their all in the service to our great country. May he also watch over our brave men and women who are still proudly serving today.
How can you hear and visualize this story without shedding tears? Thank GOD we have brave soldiers in all the services keeping watch. RIP HEROES. THANK YOU!
Today marks the day for so many years ago. From meeting him at MEPS Richmond to being in his platoon 2086 at Parris Island to going on our 1st deployment in two different warzones. Now having check in to my last duty at MCB Quantico i see your photo and citations everyday in Yale Hall.
General I am a 79 year old combat veteran from 1963 to 1967. Sir you will do to ride the river with I am proud to say. After the dust clears the world knows what a great Grunt and MAN you are.God bless
Thank you for the eloquent speech sir. Vale those marines. Shallow is the understanding of those who have not faced danger. Respect from a 15 year veteran in Australia
Just discovered this in my TH-cam feed and I greatly appreciate what was said about these troops. I pray that our country is taking care of their families, now that they have gone on to meet their maker. Still to this day, the men and women, who sacrificed himself for this country, need to be held up by those of us who are still sitting at home. They give their lives, their souls for this country. Because they want to see freedom Ring forever and ever. People need to realize, that the military is not the greatest job in the world. There are things that our troops go through, that only other troops will understand. The average person on the street doesn't realize how important it is have these men and women throughout the world trying to protect the freedom that our forefathers realized was so precious. We all have forefathers from the past who were immigrants to this country. Seeking freedom and a better life. And I understand why immigrants want to come here. At least the ones who want to become true citizens of the largest melting pot of humanity in the world. All I ask of them is to please do it legally.
I was part of this Relief in Place (R.I.P.). I was with the 8th Marines battalion. 1/9 replaced both 1st and 2nd battalions of 8th Marines in Ramadii. I remember seeing these guys during the R.I.P. I worked with their sister company. We found out the same day we touched down back in the states what happened.
You can hear genuine emotion when this man describes the actions of two young, barely yet brave beyond their years, men. 22 and 20 but warriors to the end. RIP both.
When I see the thumbs down selected after watching a video such as this, I think of how readily I would pay for those who select the thumbs down to leave our country and go anywhere than remain here in the US! Men & women like these two men, make me proud that both my wife and I served our Nation in the USN!! Proud Viet Nam era vets!!
From time to time I just stop and reflect. Lord I thank you for my brothers and a heart like yours. The ultimate sacrifice. 😥❤✌🏾🇺🇸 #freedom is not free #Semper Fi
Semper Fi in the sky Marines! Once in never out! The title, "United States Marine" is eternal. Next duty station, the Pearly Gates. 🙏 ✝️ 🛐 Thank you For Your Sacrifice Marines. 🇺🇸
Speeches on this occasions are just speeches , however there are some that surface in Space and time , Heart and souls, Race and creeds to just mention some forgotten Person , that we lost and have to remember , so that the ones to come learn about their last seconds in our life and world and praise that cause of them we are allowed to go on , strait home kiss our family's and wait for the next day ...Thanks for the video and speech , Memorable words are always needed and felt !
This is one of the greatest speeches I’ve ever heard and an outstanding tribute to the men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country. It’s beautifully short and to the point. If and when we can longer produce people like these two Marines then I fear for the safety and well being of our country.
As a civilian convoy driver based in the Anbar province we traveled through Ramadi. Fallujah Baghdad and other FOBs and the actions of these two Marines are a testament of dedication these Marines have when protecting us civilian drivers Much Respect. OO7 06..07..08 camp TQ
Thank you for posting this. Thank you Cpl Jonathan Yale and LCpl Jordan Haerter for the ultimate sacrifice you both made on April 22 2008 , a debt we can never repay . God bless you both, your family and friends, and all service men and women who are on watch protecting the United States of America.
Semper Fi do or Die Ooh-rah!!! It's always being drilled in our heads for 8-12 weeks of our lives and even after boot camp- even through selection training. RIP my brothers
They did their DUTY! "Duty" has largely been replaced by "Feelings," but not everywhere, thank God. Great job, Marines. And remember, God doesn't promise tomorrow, or even your next heart beat, but He does promise the penitent the free forgiveness of sins, a forever right standing with God, and an afterlife of eternal joy and pleasure in and soley because of Christ Jesus, and what He has already accomplished. Peace.
These were real MEN, real PATRIOTS, real AMERICANS! RIP in God's loving hands Marines! Thank you for honoring your fellow Americans and giving us your love and dedication.
At age 5 and my family‘s youngest I was thrust into a gold star family when my brother Joe, 15 years older than me was killed along with his b-17 crew in WW2. In 1949 general Eisenhower spoke to our Gold Star Mothers and my mother and me in Fort Worth, Texas. Our whole family was affected in some way. I enlisted in The USMC 15 days past my 17th birthday. All of us gave to America and proudly did so. But there has never been nor will ever be those who gave their sons and daughters to duty ; our Gold Star Mothers. When our Gold Star Mothers cease to be honored “by a grateful nation” for their sacrifice we will cease to be a nation.
One is my loved one. Cpl. Jonathan Yale is my nephew. I miss you every day bud.
I'm sorry for your loss. May he Rest in peace.
My condolences to you sir and to the rest of your family. GOD's blessings to your family. May HE give each of you healing heart and mind .
Oh my whole family is proud of him. He was the first K.I.A. That the family has ever had we have had P.O.W. Going back to WW1
I weep with you and your family as your beloved left our world for the next, where he is now perfect in form and substance, having been rewarded for his service to his brothers, country and God.
No, he’s not.
As General Patton once said, "Do not weep for these Men, be thankful that such Men lived".
Thank you, Penny
@@themanfromcabowabo1559 🤘
Amen
@@aggiebueckert2355 I get it totally and indeed but, I also understand the poignancy that Patton was trying to convey in uttering this statement.
gonna ugly cry anyway.
He made this speech just days after his own son had been killed in Iraq. General Kelley is a tough S.O.B. Represents the Corp well. I'd follow this man to hell and back.
His son died in Afghanistan, not Iraq
General Kelley has a certain way of speaking and carrying himself that makes you want to sit up and take notice of what he is about to say. He lets you know without words that it is going to be important and worth every second of your undivided attention and well deserved respect.
His poise is impressive considering the amount of pain he must have been going through personally and professionally. General Kelley wrote an impeccable speech to accompany the heroic actions of two Amazing American Marines. #USA #USMarines #SemperFidelis #GeneralKelley #SemperFi #AmericaTheGreat #BestCountryOnEarth #BlessedByTheBest #GODBlessAmerica #USMilitary #BrothersInArms #DieToProtectEachOther #DieToProtectOneAnother #BrotherAndSistersForLife #BrothersAndSistersInArmsForLife
When I read your comment I was speechless for a while, Kelly, such character I have not seen in a while.
@James Rooks don't try to be clever, you just sound bitter.
@Franq Ad Abraham was obeying God. And you obviously know nothing about foreign policy and politics. You are extremely ignorant of any real facts.
“Surely, the bravest among us are those, who, having the clearest vision of the danger before them, go out to meet it...”
Alexander the Great - 320 BC
No Truer Words....Semper Fidelis Marines
Ironic that the Afghanistan area is where Alexander the Great lost
@@gregknutson8524 go listen to the Alexander speech up on yt it's pretty epic
Big nerd time, this quote actually comes from a Greek historian named Thucydides.
@@Droopysilentme beat me to it. And Thucydides was a great general in his own right, if these young men were his soldiers he would've been proud.
I was lucky enough to attend the ceremony where they were awarded the Navy Cross. God bless these two selfless heroes
In my opinion they both deserve the MOH
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
I salute you General Kelly. That was a great speech honouring these two brave great hero's. I believe God had his angels there to speed these two soldier to heaven's gate without pain and without painfull suffering I must be hard on their families and their brothers in arms . Even in Australia there is someone that prays for your boys who become larger than life men and hero's. God bless you all and God bless you with a good God fearing strong government.
@@ivangamer8022 you need to thank the small hatted banksters for that gift
@Kevin Very nicey put mate. I've been out (USAF) since 1986, and these young heroes left us 13 years ago in 08'.
Still didn't prevent tears welling up in these old eyes.
God bless & protect all who bless US with their protection.
General Kelly who lost his own son 1st Lt.Robert Kelly. Said"And so, as a ― as a person that’s lost a ― a child in combat ― and the strong one in all of this is my wife, Karen and ― and ― and my ― my two kids. But when you lose one in combat, there’s ― there’s a ― in my opinion, there’s a pride that goes with it, that he didn’t have to be there doing what he was doing"
I was 1/9 supply shop. I, with my fellow marines a few hours later, took their bloody helmets and vests into our inventory. I heard the blast in the distance. 14 years later, this still brings me to tears.
I cant say I know what your pain feels like, but I respect you for what you do.
Thanks for your service, mate. As a Navy Vet, the Marines always impressed me. I also like the fact that the Marines were within 20 yards of our building. They work hard and as we know some have it all to our country. I salute you and proud to call you my brother.
CLC-111. We were at the gate, we also heard the blast. We moved off the exit lane to let QRF push out. COP was out resupply mission that day. S/F.
Our 2 sons are Marine Captains currently serving today, we do worry but we are so damn proud of them and their brothers and sisters in uniform..
My nephew is about 3/4 thru Boot now. He's a tough little bastard even wrote last week how much he likes it. Said it's hard yeah real hard and getting yelled at all the time sucks but I'm loving the training.
My son is also a Marine Captain.... Thanks to all who are serving and who have in the past, so we can sleep in peace at night. Keep all our troops safe!
Thumbs up to all 3 of you.
I am so grateful for your sons service and the service of your whole family as well.
No, you’re not.
The 125th infantry battalion was also their first morning. We came in on marine convoy the night before. I remember it like it was yesterday. Waking up to the 3 story building we stayed in shook like an earthquake. To me I figured it was going to be a long deployment. But these two men deserve the Medal of Honor.
WOW JUST WOW! I Cant Even Imagine. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & FIGHTING FOR
OUR FREEDOM!! 😇🙂
Other people that jump on a grenade to save one two other people get the big one. These two saved 50-70 people. This should be upgraded.
I agree.
@@judywyatt4790 I agree as well.
I am also wondering why only the Navy Cross, which in and of itself is a hell of an honor to receive, but in this case, why not honor these two Americans, these two young Marines, the Medal of Honor? I will be writing to the Commandant of the USMC to personally review the actions and move the recommendation to the highest award our country has. I encourage everyone who agrees with me to also write a letter.
I don't care what General Patton said, General Kelly made me begin to tear up at 4 mins. I could see what was coming. Unlike those two absolute heroes, I had time to think about their ultimate sacrifice. I wore a uniform and never reached a point where I had to follow a routine order to its literal end; and it was probably because some other young men or women in uniform, somewhere else, got that order and took that action for me. Given that General Kelly and his wife had just become Gold Star parents themselves, just before this speech is truly unimaginable.
I have no idea how he did that and kept it together. I also would not have wanted to be the one to have the duty to ask General Kelly to make that speech.
I've interviewed many WW2 and Korean veterans and to a man they all say the real heroes are their friends who didn't make it back. Only now do I understand that, 100 percent.
RIP to all those lost in battle; and lost to despair and suicide after the fact of battle; and for surviving. We truly must look after our young veterans. We ask the young to protect us.
Why, then, do we so often, ignore them when they hang up their uniforms?
General Kelly, thank you for your tribute and for your own family’s sacrifice. BH
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Rest Easy, those men.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We Will Remember Them.
We Will Remember Them.
Lest We Forget.
Here`s to all those Marines, both US and Royal Marines, who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sempers and Per Mare,
Once........Always
Well said Brother.
We will never forget. 🇺🇲🙏🏻
@@grahambarber2766 those arent his words, that comes straight from the bible. there are no more perfect words for this than these ones
Whenever I hear this story, I think about how these two Marines were from different battalions and had never met each other before that day......But they were Marines, so they were brothers, and they stood together as brothers...and for the rest of their brothers they were protecting.....and died together that day they first met.
My son served with the 2/5 , 1st Mar. Div. In Ramadi, Iraq. He stated that the enemy feared the Marines most. Enough said.
Westmorland I believe said in Nam "There is nothing more frightening, than a pissed off 19 yr old US Marine"
When and what company?
No shit
@@blackheartsmarine0351 2007, Whiskey 2 Wpns. Co., 2/5 1st Mar. Div.
@@jp0308 I was fox co 2/5 from 02-06
“I was prior enlisted’ comment means a great deal to any enlisted man who has served under such an officer! I served under 2 such officers in USN 1972-78. The comments he made about these marines has a different flavor, a great one.........
Absolutely, I was on Op Herrick, UK forces and the best CO I ever had was an ex ranker (prior enlisted). A perfect mix of officer leadership with understanding of his troops mentality and feelings. As a 20 year old on my first deployment, he put my mind at ease and quelled most of the fears I had.
An officer who was never enlisted will always be at a disadvantage at understanding his men. doesn't mean he can't be a great leader, just he might always have a missing piece
Mustangs are the only real officers.
Mustangs make the best officers.
Totally agree with all of the comments here ! To enlist and work the way up in rank always earns RESPECT of the enlisted ! Because we all that they worked their back sides off to get there !
The way Gold Star families should be spoken to and treated, for the ultimate sacrifice given by their sons.
A very powerful speech. Thank you General. He must have been thinking about his son the whole time he was speaking. Thank you for all of your service from the other side of the pond.
Thank you, sir! Semper Fidelis.
This Veteran gives a long salute and quiet Taps for them . Rest at peace my brothers.
🙏🏾🙏🏾
The Marines say, "Do, or Die". It's not just a saying. This is just another reason why......America loves Her Marines !!
This is the promise you make when you step on the yellow footprints at MCRDSD or PI. Every Marine knows this. SF brothers and sisters.
And those who get off of the bus at Quantico.
@@terrybaird3122 Rah
Semper fi
The best of the best I love the marines
"Marines are Marines - Family is Family" - "Semper-Fi"
Guts, grit, determination, can-do, all-out, integrity, respect, and honor. That's who Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter are as men and Marines. We need to hear more stories about the bravery and honor of heroes such as these. These men ARE America! Let's not forget.
Semper Fi, brothers. We'll meet when we all regroup.
In hell
@@CODE14464 your so cool.
@@CODE14464 Nah, Satan doesn't want Marines in Hell, he's afraid we'll like it too much and end up taking over.
Marines may not be in heaven but they have spent their time in hell! Semper Fi!
@MAGAtards are fake patriots I agree! I went to Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2008 and 2010 respectively. That was far from the most kinetic those areas had been in recent times but, it was still far from nice cushy existence back here in the US LOL
Brave Marine Warriors who not only gave their lives but knew what they were doing when they did it. Semper Fi Marines God Bless you and your love ones.
No Greater Love.
🇺🇸💯😎🏆👍🏾
💔💔💔
Greater love would be to stop sending our sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, aunts, uncle's, brothers, sisters into senseless war
@@jasonhanks8258 Send the politicians to Iraq
@@jasonhanks8258 amen as a Army vet myself I agree....But if it came down to it I would have done the same as the brave Marines
Heart felt eulogy by general kelly he struck a nerve and got all the important thorough details in.. I thank all the veterens
For theres service those presently with us and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice like the two men spoken of god bless our veterens
Sane men run from danger, Marines lean into it. Rest easy my brothers. SF.
I thank both of those Marines for my freedom. The gates of heaven are truly well guarded. Semper Fi
"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die."
That's a damn good quote my man
Mind you, Gen Kelly had lost his youngest son 1st Lt Robert Kelly 1 day prior to this speech. This man is a LEGEND. OORAH MARINES
Working with the 1st and 3rd Marines in Hue and Khe Sahn I know their dedication and bravery and thank them every day.
@ William Mears - Two places that were surely hell on earth back then thanks to all that served there, for us, back in the world, glad you made it back, hope you’ve found peace, y’all deserve it ! The disrespect that goes on today is heartbreaking
Thank you for your service to our country. I offer you a very overdue but heartfelt welcome home.
Tet Offensive, Dear Brave One & Brothers!! Merci Beaucoup Always ✨⚓💌
I love those men. Our debt to them and their memory is beyond our ability to repay. LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yale, I will remember you this Memorial Day and every day. True sacrifice. True valor.
Strange, every time that I hear this story, my allergies start acing up. My eyes water and my nose runs. Damned allergies.
But then, US Marines are not "normal" men, and women, now are they? God, please bless them all. These two carried out General Orders 1 and 3 and 11 that night. Not all watches end with number 5.
"Did their duty into eternity." Wow. Semper Fi...
God Bless LCpl. Haerter & Cpl. Yale for their valor & belief in why we have a Marine Corps! Semper Fi!, Marines......Go with God.
THESE TWO MARINES DESERVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR!! MAGNIFICENT VALOR! TWO HERO’S WHO ARE NOW GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! WE WILL NEVER FORGET! SEMPER FI MARINES! I AM SHARING THIS WITH EVERYONE I KNOW! THANK GOD WE HAVE YOUNG MEN LIKE THIS! USAF VIETNAM ERA VETERAN.....🇺🇸
I know Marines, I was one. They're some of the best people I've ever met. They could give you the shirt off their back, and in a heartbeat turn and pound on a knucklehead for being efed up. Loved these guys, always will.
Acts of Bravery will never be forgotten. Keep telling these stories of such exceptional people.
From U.K. Absolute respect. Dont want to say more. Would be disrespectful. R.I.P.
THANKS-USMC I'm an immigrant and I'm here thanks to men like you thanks Tim
If each and everyone of us loved this. Country half as much as our hero warriors our nation would not be in the sad sad shape that it is in today people we should hang our heads in shame God bless our military!!
Amen brother,
True worriers they had 6 sec and didnt think twice to push forward semper fi the spirit of a marine
God bless all! If it were not for the military, we would not have an America of FREEDOM!
General Kelly's son Robert 1st Lt. USMC 3/5 was KIA. Semper Fi.
This is above and beyond, should both be awarded the Medal of Honor.
My son was given commemorative dog tags for Jordan Haerter. We searched and found this wonderful tribute for these heroes. RIP
Dog-gone-it. Now I'm crying again... May God bless our brave warriors who have given their all in the service to our great country. May he also watch over our brave men and women who are still proudly serving today.
How can you hear and visualize this story without shedding tears? Thank GOD we have brave soldiers in all the services keeping watch. RIP HEROES. THANK YOU!
Maximum Respect to both these two marines and The United States Marine Corps for safeguarding us.
Semper Fi Marines and may you both Rest in Peace.
They leaned in. Merciful God I am so thankful for my brothers sacrifice.
Great speech. Amazing soldiers. RIP. Respect and love from your new brothers in arms from Finland.
They stood their ground to protect the barracks and all the men inside
Today marks the day for so many years ago. From meeting him at MEPS Richmond to being in his platoon 2086 at Parris Island to going on our 1st deployment in two different warzones. Now having check in to my last duty at MCB Quantico i see your photo and citations everyday in Yale Hall.
Thank You for Standing Your Ground Yale and Haerter. Heroes.
Semper Fi Brothers.
General I am a 79 year old combat veteran from 1963 to 1967. Sir you will do to ride the river with I am proud to say. After the dust clears the world knows what a great Grunt and MAN you are.God bless
Now I know the names and stories of 2 brave Americans that I pray for. God bless them. Amen.
SEMPER FI, And God Speed Marines An Old School Warrior John Barnett revisited October 2023❤
Thank you for the eloquent speech sir. Vale those marines. Shallow is the understanding of those who have not faced danger. Respect from a 15 year veteran in Australia
Thank you for keeping me and my family safe tonight there are not words that can be said to express how much we appreciate all of you
Humbling to hear the story of these two US Marines, dedication to duty!
Just discovered this in my TH-cam feed and I greatly appreciate what was said about these troops. I pray that our country is taking care of their families, now that they have gone on to meet their maker.
Still to this day, the men and women, who sacrificed himself for this country, need to be held up by those of us who are still sitting at home.
They give their lives, their souls for this country. Because they want to see freedom Ring forever and ever.
People need to realize, that the military is not the greatest job in the world. There are things that our troops go through, that only other troops will understand. The average person on the street doesn't realize how important it is have these men and women throughout the world trying to protect the freedom that our forefathers realized was so precious.
We all have forefathers from the past who were immigrants to this country. Seeking freedom and a better life. And I understand why immigrants want to come here. At least the ones who want to become true citizens of the largest melting pot of humanity in the world. All I ask of them is to please do it legally.
Both should have been awarded the Medal of Honor
🌈. Thanks for everything you do. England 💕
11:36 - 11:45 It's heart breaking to hear his voice shake, when he says "it was my boy." The man is speaking from personal experience
I was part of this Relief in Place (R.I.P.). I was with the 8th Marines battalion. 1/9 replaced both 1st and 2nd battalions of 8th Marines in Ramadii. I remember seeing these guys during the R.I.P. I worked with their sister company. We found out the same day we touched down back in the states what happened.
"Marines die, that's what here for, but the Marine Corps lives forever and so you live forever"
You can hear genuine emotion when this man describes the actions of two young, barely yet brave beyond their years, men. 22 and 20 but warriors to the end. RIP both.
When I see the thumbs down selected after watching a video such as this, I think of how readily I would pay for those who select the thumbs down to leave our country and go anywhere than remain here in the US! Men & women like these two men, make me proud that both my wife and I served our Nation in the USN!! Proud Viet Nam era vets!!
That’s why we still have an America, Amen. I wish more people would understand this.
From time to time I just stop and reflect. Lord I thank you for my brothers and a heart like yours. The ultimate sacrifice. 😥❤✌🏾🇺🇸 #freedom is not free #Semper Fi
GD I’m proud of those brave young men. They will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you General! I was blessed by that message today. Semper Fi!
Why have these 2 Marines not been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thanks for all you gave for me and my family, god bless you all.
Semper Fi my brothers. These two Marines are true heroes.
Semper Fi in the sky Marines!
Once in never out! The title, "United States Marine" is eternal. Next duty station, the Pearly Gates. 🙏 ✝️ 🛐
Thank you For Your Sacrifice Marines. 🇺🇸
Semper Fidelis, rest in peace brothers.
RIP from a member of the Australian army combat engineer EOD
Speeches on this occasions are just speeches , however there are some that surface in Space and time , Heart and souls, Race and creeds to just mention some forgotten Person , that we lost and have to remember , so that the ones to come learn about their last seconds in our life and world and praise that cause of them we are allowed to go on , strait home kiss our family's and wait for the next day ...Thanks for the video and speech , Memorable words are always needed and felt !
This is one of the greatest speeches I’ve ever heard and an outstanding tribute to the men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country. It’s beautifully short and to the point. If and when we can longer produce people like these two Marines then I fear for the safety and well being of our country.
It's what we do, that's what Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines DO!!! Doc Mike USN (Corpsman)
As a civilian convoy driver based in the Anbar province we traveled through Ramadi. Fallujah Baghdad and other FOBs and the actions of these two Marines are a testament of dedication these Marines have when protecting us civilian drivers Much Respect. OO7 06..07..08 camp TQ
Nothing scarier than a high ranking Marine officer who knows exactly how to think like an enlisted....
Brave, very brave. I like this General.
But our dear leader thinks they are losers.
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
They died in Iraq.
@@ivangamer8022 that would be the Taliban
Thank you for your service with out you all we wouldn't be this goes to all service men and women and their families thank you
Just 2 Marines doing what we do…giving our lives so our brothers can survive…
Thank you, Every Marine serving and who served our country.
Thank you for posting this. Thank you Cpl Jonathan Yale and LCpl Jordan Haerter for the ultimate sacrifice you both made on April 22 2008 , a debt we can never repay . God bless you both, your family and friends, and all service men and women who are on watch protecting the United States of America.
Semper Fidelis, General Kelly. Thank you for telling the story of the final six seconds of these two United States Marines! In one word, Marines!
I started weeping when I saw the picture of both men
I come back to this every now & then to remind myself of that feeling.
These two very brave men make me proud and they make me proud to say that I am an American veteran.
RIP and Semper Fi Brothers. 😢From an Army combat Vet
Semper Fi do or Die Ooh-rah!!! It's always being drilled in our heads for 8-12 weeks of our lives and even after boot camp- even through selection training. RIP my brothers
13 weeks, 1965
Thank You so much
They did their DUTY! "Duty" has largely been replaced by "Feelings," but not everywhere, thank God. Great job, Marines. And remember, God doesn't promise tomorrow, or even your next heart beat, but He does promise the penitent the free forgiveness of sins, a forever right standing with God, and an afterlife of eternal joy and pleasure in and soley because of Christ Jesus, and what He has already accomplished. Peace.
OUTSTANDING ..............NEEDS TO BE HEARD AND SEEN ...........AND NEVER FORGOTTEN .........THANK U"S ARE NOT ENOUGH ....
Semper Fi Jarheads. May God watch over their souls and familys.
Always faithful and True. 1st.Lt Michael G MADDIN (U.S. ARMY Ret.)
These were real MEN, real PATRIOTS, real AMERICANS!
RIP in God's loving hands Marines!
Thank you for honoring your fellow Americans and giving us your love and dedication.
At age 5 and my family‘s youngest I was thrust into a gold star family when my brother Joe, 15 years older than me was killed along with his b-17 crew in WW2.
In 1949 general Eisenhower spoke to our Gold Star Mothers and my mother and me in Fort Worth, Texas.
Our whole family was affected in some way. I enlisted in The USMC 15 days past my 17th birthday. All of us gave to America and proudly did so.
But there has never been nor will ever be those who gave their sons and daughters to duty
; our Gold Star Mothers.
When our Gold Star Mothers cease to be honored “by a grateful nation” for their sacrifice we will cease to be a nation.
One foot in earth and another in eternity. Forever, Semper Fidelis.