SSG Shurer sadly lost his courageous battle with cancer yesterday. A great man, a great Soldier, a great husband, father, friend, and teammate, and a true American Hero. May he rest in peace and may his memory be for a blessing.
We should all strive to be as useful and selfless in life as Ron. A true hero. I’m so glad Jocko brought him on the show so he could humbly tell his story for all the world to see. Forever memorialized here. Rest easy Ron. Thank you for everything you did to bring our soldiers home.
JD Same here. Saw the story while getting ready for work, and pulled it up. My prayers go out to his wife and kids. We will see you on the other side, brother. De Oppreso Liber.
Ron is so soft spoken, and that’s it. That’s what’s so unique. He is an absolute badass. A total monster of battle, yet, very soft spoken. Very direct. Great guy, but daaaaaangerous and a life saver. An unbelievable man. Cheers Ron!!!
Reading these comments, reading how SSG Shurer is no longer with us, reading the date that he passed away. My daughter was born May 14th 2020. That day we lost a hero, and I gained a daughter. God bless, and blessing to his family. Thankfully jocko got him on the show while he could. Thank you for your service sir.
Ron and Miranda, please accept the gratitude of my family and I for your service and that of your family. God bless your family for sharing him with the nation. Jocko thank you for getting him on. DEF.
My Uncle was a Green Beret. I often pull up the song...and think of him. My kids will put the song on and sing it with me. He never not once spoke of his missions...as he said he wasnt allowed. I wished he could have at least told me a few. His funral was beautiful. The air crafts the first 3 guys shot 7 times next 3 and then next 3 for 21 shots. The amount of people there was huuuuge. I was 7 at the time and it was a huge impact on me at that age to know he had made that big of a diffrence. I miss him. God bless all the military who has fought with the check that they sign in the begining for everything including their lifes.
Part of me thinks that when Jocko is laughing at the stories he’s telling he’s also laughing at the fact at how different Ron is from him yet still a badass like him.
@@reallyhappenings5597 I think you have some images in your head that aren't correct. There is no look to SF or NSW you got tatted gorillas in regular infantry too. Give any serviceman kit and no grooming standards and they'd all look they same... And you should check out how Ron looked before his battle with terminal cancer which he sadly lost.
Just watched this episode (going from #1 onwards) and googled Ron... great loss. I am really crashed now, was hoping for a recovery for him... Rest in piece, hero...
If guys didn’t figure out how humble Ron really is....read the Medal of Honor description. During the mission, Ron himself killed a bunch of guys and it wasn’t even mentioned once during this interview.
My Great Grandfather. KIA. I had the honor to visit his memorial in Manila Philippines for years ago. Cassin Young (March 6, 1894 - November 13, 1942) was a captain in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
I had the privilege of meeting and spending a minute with Ron some years ago after he had gone with the SS, and never have I met a more soft spoken Gentlemanly individual than Ron, who was, with the flip of a switch, a Warrior and when need be, a Savior. We were Blessed to have had him and Heaven is a much better place today. Thank You for your Service & Sacrifice RIP Brotha👊 My Best, RP
"Beans, Bullets, & Black Oil" - WWII history of US Navy support fleet in the Pacific. Loaned to me by a Marine friend. The book had belonged to his Dad who served on a supply ship then. I was reluctant to read such a noncombat history. But I cracked it & couldn't put it down. Amazing! I've always had a great appreciation for any who serve in any capacity but I came away in awe & with new found respect for all, ...all branches, past & present.
Rip Ron... what a humble amazing person. Didn't mention all the enemy he neutralized on top of saving everyone. Godspeed sir, and God bless his family. A true American hero, and example for humanity in general...
I was wondering why he looked the way he did at his age during this interview, & as I'm perusing the comments I see someone say "RIP", so I looked it up, & he died not long after this podcast appearance, having been diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer in 2017. Left behind a wife & 2 young sons...try to make any sense out of that. My heart aches for his family. What an amazing career this man had, so glad Jocko was able to preserve his story when he did.
Simply judging by his shy behavior you wouldn't think he's such a badass, but he is. It's proof that ordinary men can accomplish extraordinary things with the right mindset.
He was in Gardez in 06-07? I was there too. Smaller FOB back then compared to what it eventually became. (with a fair sized Afghan camp attached). Wish I could remember seeing him if I ever did. He was right though. There was action everywhere it seemed during that time except for around Gardez.
Thank you SSG Shurer for you Sacrfice your Selfless service and amazing inspiring story! Prayers with your family GOD watch over you and keep you close!
It’s so sad that I was in the middle of this and was like, “wow, what a soldier” and went to the comments to see that he’d passed away. I hope his family has found peace!
Watching this on my phone... I keep looking at it to see the guy telling this story.. Holy geeezus. Unreal what a badass he was. What an inspiration. I'm going to try harder in this life because of this podcast but will never match up to SSG Shurer.
I read the book, and Mr. Shurer is waaaay more diplomatic than the authors about the capabilities of the local troops, the mission, leadership decisions, etc
SOMETIME I FIND MYSELF ASKING WHY WE LOSE GOOD FOLKS AND EVIL REMAINS. IM SAD TO LEARN OF THIS MAN AND THEN MINUTES LATER REALISE WE HAVE LOST HIM. AS ALWAYS IM THANKFUL JOCKO BRINGS US STORIES FROM THE HEROES THAT PROVIDE US THE BLANKET OF SECURITY THAT ALLOWS US TO SEE THESE FOLKS! THANK YOU!
I got that Ranger deal in Airborne school in 1989. Ranger Liaison made announcements in Airborne school…..I got new orders for RIP, instead of 4th ID. Best thing I ever did. I was 32 in SF Selection, graduated Q-course at 34.
Why are Americans like this not on Wheaties boxes instead of some over inflated ego sports (star),hats off to you sir,when I get down and out about the direction our countries headed,I hear stories like this that renew my faith
Danger’s Hour by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy about the kamikaze attack on the USS Bunker Hill. A great book! As the reader you are exposed to this horrific event from both sides. My wife’s grandfather served on the Bunker Hill and survived the attack. He shared some of his personal stories with the family much later in his life, and reading this book years after hearing him talk brought an even crazier perspective to what he and all the men on board endured.
I’ve been thinking about this since these wars have started. I’m not former military or a police officer. What’s inside someone to run towards a gunfight? Ever since war has been around people have been running to the fight. I think it’s more than just training or courage. When you deploy to a war area do you stay nervous or scared for the entire deployment? I don’t know if I could have been that mentally tough enough to do the same thing as armed servicemen do daily. Thank you to all that has served
You would be able to run to the fight. If someone is trying to kill your family would you not do everything you could to defend them? I know you would, that’s a basic human instinct. You don’t want to die but
You become numb to it pretty quickly. There is a mission to do. Your brothers to the left and right of you are depending on you so you push on through.
SSG Shurer sadly lost his courageous battle with cancer yesterday. A great man, a great Soldier, a great husband, father, friend, and teammate, and a true American Hero. May he rest in peace and may his memory be for a blessing.
Oh my god. Rip ron
We should all strive to be as useful and selfless in life as Ron. A true hero. I’m so glad Jocko brought him on the show so he could humbly tell his story for all the world to see. Forever memorialized here. Rest easy Ron. Thank you for everything you did to bring our soldiers home.
rip 💙
rare to find a heart that matches as much bravery
RIP Sir, the world is a lesser place without you.
Ronald J. Shurer II, Medal of Honor
1978-2020
Rest in Peace Doc
God damn he died? Rip warrior
We
R.I.P
Ron J. Shurer II
Went down as one of the legends to earn the Metal of Honor alive.
Had to come back and listen to this again, after hearing that Ron passed away last night. Fair winds brother.
JD Same here. Saw the story while getting ready for work, and pulled it up. My prayers go out to his wife and kids. We will see you on the other side, brother. De Oppreso Liber.
austin caputo he’d been battling lung cancer for the last few years.
Likewise
RIP Ron you will be missed
What?
@@iipriorii Ron recently passed away from cancer.
@@MatteoCchannel Oh man didn't know that. RIP. What an inspiration.
Ron is so soft spoken, and that’s it. That’s what’s so unique. He is an absolute badass. A total monster of battle, yet, very soft spoken. Very direct. Great guy, but daaaaaangerous and a life saver. An unbelievable man. Cheers Ron!!!
RIP SSG Shurer 🇺🇸
Rest In Peace King 🇺🇸
I realize it is quite off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch new series online ?
@Ahmed Ryan Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Graham Ben definitely, been watching on Flixzone for since april myself =)
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Rest in peace brother. Thank you for kicking ass on our behalf
Reading these comments, reading how SSG Shurer is no longer with us, reading the date that he passed away. My daughter was born May 14th 2020. That day we lost a hero, and I gained a daughter. God bless, and blessing to his family. Thankfully jocko got him on the show while he could. Thank you for your service sir.
Heard the news about Ron and came back to this podcast. RIP sir. Thank you for your service.
The amount of respect jocko has for Ron is insane.
Ron and Miranda, please accept the gratitude of my family and I for your service and that of your family. God bless your family for sharing him with the nation. Jocko thank you for getting him on. DEF.
My Uncle was a Green Beret. I often pull up the song...and think of him. My kids will put the song on and sing it with me. He never not once spoke of his missions...as he said he wasnt allowed. I wished he could have at least told me a few. His funral was beautiful. The air crafts the first 3 guys shot 7 times next 3 and then next 3 for 21 shots. The amount of people there was huuuuge. I was 7 at the time and it was a huge impact on me at that age to know he had made that big of a diffrence. I miss him. God bless all the military who has fought with the check that they sign in the begining for everything including their lifes.
Part of me thinks that when Jocko is laughing at the stories he’s telling he’s also laughing at the fact at how different Ron is from him yet still a badass like him.
These two guys strike me as the quintessential contrast between SF and NSW, right down to their faces.
@@reallyhappenings5597 I think you have some images in your head that aren't correct. There is no look to SF or NSW you got tatted gorillas in regular infantry too. Give any serviceman kit and no grooming standards and they'd all look they same... And you should check out how Ron looked before his battle with terminal cancer which he sadly lost.
man... what a humble dude. warrior. THANK YOU RON!
Rip Ron, thank you for your service
This episode is pure gold! Had everything war, death, loyalty, brotherhood, diabolical comedy, loss, truth, sacrifice
I loved that Ron stayed after when normal guests leave when they do this ending read. R.I.P Ron!
This is a fantastically inspirational interview and I want to complement Jocko on his sensitive and effective skills as host.
LONG LIVE.
14MAY2020 Rest Easy Doc.
Ron is selfless and tough. Thank you for your service, Sir !
After burning too much time on scam sites, I want to save other's energy and tell you that the only web app that works is Gamecrook.
Just watched this episode (going from #1 onwards) and googled Ron... great loss. I am really crashed now, was hoping for a recovery for him... Rest in piece, hero...
PoCiemku Same here. I just happened to make it to this one this week.
RIP RON SHURER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU WILL BE MISSED
Rest in peace, sir. You are true inspiration, GOD BLESS YOU!
This is a 5'6 foot Giant !! One of the greatest human I've listened to
If guys didn’t figure out how humble Ron really is....read the Medal of Honor description. During the mission, Ron himself killed a bunch of guys and it wasn’t even mentioned once during this interview.
@mr facts true story about Benghazi but wrong place to post the comment!
The point of these is to talk about stuff that isn't common knowledge(like MOH citations).
Geeze. What a life. So tragic to hear he recently lost his battle with cancer. What a warrior. Well done buddy. Hope you are resting easy!
My Great Grandfather. KIA. I had the honor to visit his memorial in Manila Philippines for years ago.
Cassin Young (March 6, 1894 - November 13, 1942) was a captain in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Rest in Peace Doc. You went trough hell on earth and your efforts saved many lives. Heartbreaking to hear of your passing.
I had the privilege of meeting and spending a minute with Ron some years ago after he had gone with the SS, and never have I met a more soft spoken Gentlemanly individual than Ron, who was, with the flip of a switch, a Warrior and when need be, a Savior. We were Blessed to have had him and Heaven is a much better place today.
Thank You for your Service & Sacrifice
RIP Brotha👊
My Best,
RP
Checking in to thank you guys for doing this podcast. These stories are so powerful, really puts life into perspective.
That's sooo true man.. helps me understand this shit I deal with everyday is insignificant to what other have and do go through.. very humbling
Another great story, jocko thanks for bringing these men and there experiences to the world RIP SSG Shurer
Ron just passed away today 5/14/20 RIP!
I have a special place in my heart for medics and doctors, both civilian and military thanks for your service of badassery! Cheers lads!
We were...
Outnumbered.
Outgunned.
But had.....and only needed.....
WILL POWER
"Beans, Bullets, & Black Oil" - WWII history of US Navy support fleet in the Pacific. Loaned to me by a Marine friend. The book had belonged to his Dad who served on a supply ship then. I was reluctant to read such a noncombat history. But I cracked it & couldn't put it down. Amazing! I've always had a great appreciation for any who serve in any capacity but I came away in awe & with new found respect for all, ...all branches, past & present.
Rest In Peace you legend
Cool to see someone from my hometown get the MOH. Ron was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. Guy is a badass 🙌
What a decent humble guy! He will surely be missed!!!
Rip Ron... what a humble amazing person. Didn't mention all the enemy he neutralized on top of saving everyone. Godspeed sir, and God bless his family. A true American hero, and example for humanity in general...
God Bless you Ron Shurer.
53:10 "The best medicine is superior firepower"
Rest easy hero.
I was wondering why he looked the way he did at his age during this interview, & as I'm perusing the comments I see someone say "RIP", so I looked it up, & he died not long after this podcast appearance, having been diagnosed with stage-4 lung cancer in 2017. Left behind a wife & 2 young sons...try to make any sense out of that. My heart aches for his family. What an amazing career this man had, so glad Jocko was able to preserve his story when he did.
Ron the stud, this guy is the toughest dude and he doesn’t even know it. A true American hero Rest In Peace.
Legends never die... RIP Ron an American in every sense of the word
Rip may your family and friends carry your spirit in their hearts . Thanks for your service sacrafice and leadership
Job well done Mr. Shurer....
What a scenario sir !
Top kick podcast.
Thank you gentleman......
RIP sir. Thank you for your bravery and your service.
May the family of this great man. Morn knowing this solder was a hero to us all
Simply judging by his shy behavior you wouldn't think he's such a badass, but he is. It's proof that ordinary men can accomplish extraordinary things with the right mindset.
He was in Gardez in 06-07? I was there too. Smaller FOB back then compared to what it eventually became. (with a fair sized Afghan camp attached). Wish I could remember seeing him if I ever did. He was right though. There was action everywhere it seemed during that time except for around Gardez.
One more of our bad boys,Im grateful for em ,and love em all.
R.I.P Shurer 🇺🇲
Thank you SSG Shurer for you Sacrfice your Selfless service and amazing inspiring story! Prayers with your family GOD watch over you and keep you close!
God bless you Ron, thank you for your service
I had to pause and go watch the Shok Valley footage. Terrain was INSANE.
Now cracks a noble heart.Good night, sweet prince may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
It’s so sad that I was in the middle of this and was like, “wow, what a soldier” and went to the comments to see that he’d passed away. I hope his family has found peace!
So many of us love you guys. Eye contact in a busy place. Driving down the road. We see you. Lots of us Americans
Great man made me emotional when he was thanking jocko great podcast
Amen brother!! Bless y’all Biloxi, Mississippi.
RIP sir. Thank you for fighting so I can do what I’m doing today.
I’m a future ranger medic going to BCT in July so hearing his story is so inspiring for me! Much respect for Shurer🙌🏼👍🏼
RIP Ron. God's speed 🙏 You will be missed.
R.I.P. Shurer. Such a gentle soul. Breaks my heart
RIP to Ron Shurer. True hero. Well deserving of the Medal of Honor.
Watching this on my phone... I keep looking at it to see the guy telling this story.. Holy geeezus. Unreal what a badass he was. What an inspiration. I'm going to try harder in this life because of this podcast but will never match up to SSG Shurer.
I read the book, and Mr. Shurer is waaaay more diplomatic than the authors about the capabilities of the local troops, the mission, leadership decisions, etc
Humble Hero.... Semper Fi ....Thanks GB
Bros, thanks for this little thursday night hitter!
yeehaw
Good Evening, Echo
*listening intensifies*
SOMETIME I FIND MYSELF ASKING WHY WE LOSE GOOD FOLKS AND EVIL REMAINS. IM SAD TO LEARN OF THIS MAN AND THEN MINUTES LATER REALISE WE HAVE LOST HIM. AS ALWAYS IM THANKFUL JOCKO BRINGS US STORIES FROM THE HEROES THAT PROVIDE US THE BLANKET OF SECURITY THAT ALLOWS US TO SEE THESE FOLKS! THANK YOU!
This guy is The Little Engine That Could!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got that Ranger deal in Airborne school in 1989. Ranger Liaison made announcements in Airborne school…..I got new orders for RIP, instead of 4th ID. Best thing I ever did. I was 32 in SF Selection, graduated Q-course at 34.
Very inspiring, thank you both for share his story
Why are Americans like this not on Wheaties boxes instead of some over inflated ego sports (star),hats off to you sir,when I get down and out about the direction our countries headed,I hear stories like this that renew my faith
RIP SGT. Shurer. A true Patriot !
Just heard about the cancer news, that’s a really tough break. Prayers for him and his family.
RIP Brother
So sorry to hear of his passing. May he forever rest in peace.
Such a humble sounding man is a beast and hero
Thank you Ron and Joko.
He seems like a good man.
Danger’s Hour by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy about the kamikaze attack on the USS Bunker Hill. A great book! As the reader you are exposed to this horrific event from both sides. My wife’s grandfather served on the Bunker Hill and survived the attack. He shared some of his personal stories with the family much later in his life, and reading this book years after hearing him talk brought an even crazier perspective to what he and all the men on board endured.
Keep it up with the warrior podcast. #Standbytogetsome
Respect!!!❤
Late to the show. But definitely great interview. These stories need to be told.
Rest In Peace.
You should get Don Shipley on your podcast :)
R.I.P brother
FOR ME...
EVERY DAY IS AN UPHILL BATTLE SINCE....
I HAVE SKINNY KNEES!!!!
Better than skinny jeans.
great story and a great American ,fly high brother.
training the ANA for these guys reminds me of all the times ive played on a team that doesnt speak a lick of english
I’ve been thinking about this since these wars have started. I’m not former military or a police officer. What’s inside someone to run towards a gunfight? Ever since war has been around people have been running to the fight. I think it’s more than just training or courage. When you deploy to a war area do you stay nervous or scared for the entire deployment? I don’t know if I could have been that mentally tough enough to do the same thing as armed servicemen do daily. Thank you to all that has served
You would be able to run to the fight. If someone is trying to kill your family would you not do everything you could to defend them? I know you would, that’s a basic human instinct. You don’t want to die but
You care more about them being killed than yourself. It’s weird but that’s just the way it is.
You become numb to it pretty quickly. There is a mission to do.
Your brothers to the left and right of you are depending on you so you push on through.
Jocko looks like thanos.
Or does Thanos look like Jocko? 🤔
He literally does
his load them over the cliff story is very "Desmond Doss-esque"
RIP Doc Shurer
You should get Josh Bridges, Johnny Kim, or Eddie Penney on.
The Kids Nice Penney just spent 2.5 hours on Ritland’s podcast, fwiw.
True Born Son Of Liberty I’m aware... I watched it... I just think it would be cool to see him on Jockos podcast
Did you see jockopodcast got a mention on tv show "Seal Team"?
Thought I was hearing things lol
tell me more, specifics!
Justin p thought I was hearing things too. Watched it on dvr and backed up to listen twice.
These podcast are epic. Where else would he hear such details.