I love that when Jacoby gets shot, the bearded guy says, “It is going to be okay.” And picks him up. And at the end Jacoby tells the bearded man, “It’s going to be okay.” And then picks him up!
My husband I'd is doing ashowofforce in Poland. He has bn treated like a second class citizen his entire career..he is a purple hart vet n still gets asked y he isn't cleaning the toilets... watch what u say
I'm a British veteran and i really appreciate the importance of this video being shown. Your a true inspiration. Thank you. Stand strong brother and god bless
Thanks for your service. My Uncle was in the Desert Storm as well :( He came home different, his wife divorced him while he was over there, so in the end he moved in with me and Grandma and Grandpa (they raised me). It became nights of being woken by horrifying screams and shouting, but I love him and would do it again to help if I could. I was in my early teens when all this was happening. :(
This song gets me every time. I'm just a combat-disabled vet's wife, not a vet myself. I've been battling the VA for him for the past decade though. He served for 10 years and wanted to be a lifer. Instead, an ied took out his humvee, and yet he didn't get medically retired; he got chaptered out for not being able to meet physical standards after his "recovery". He's 41 years old, has had 1 back surgery already, had one full knee replacement and the other desperately needs to be done as soon as we can afford for him to be out of work again. The bones in feet are literally breaking and the tendons ripping just from him WALKING now, because his gait is so messed up. His hip is also screwed up and will need to be replaced in a few years. Guess who won't service-connect his feet injuries? Because it's not like his skeleton is all connected or anything, right?! His humvee being blown to bits by an ied and mangling his knees (and creating hundreds of microfractures that never fully healed and created stenosis in his femurs now) hasn't affected the rest of his skeleton at all, right?! No no. That would make too much sense. That tour where his legs were mangled; his pi$$ant crooked "commander" left him and his 2 soldiers who pulled him from the wreckage (he's 6'6" and 290 lbs) for dead. They spent 3 days in enemy territory before they made it back to the fob. They had to interpret MIA/presumed dead letters sent to their families because the commander lied to cover his a$$ and said he saw them dead but couldn't recover them. (Yeah, the commander got court-martialed later, but that didn't help my husband then; he chaptered my husband out instead of medically retiring him). My husband did 5 tours, and saw combat several times. Iraq and Afghanistan among them. 10 freaking years. He has terrible ptsd. He has tinnitus, and is partially deaf. But the VA won't service connect his hearing loss (despite the fact that his tinnitus is connected!) because he's "not deaf enough yet". They don't give a flying rat's a$$. They don't care how he can't go anywhere crowded, that I wake up and count his shaking/twitching and know by now when I need to move out of the way, or when it's safe to wake him. How I know exactly which seat he needs to sit in even in relatives' homes, because he's already clocked every entrance/exit and is on edge; how certain smells/sounds/sights trigger him. How all of that made his own grandfather's 21 gun salute at Arlington one of the hardest things he's ever had to do since he's been out, and how I glued myself to his side so he could feel me and remember that he was present, and not where his brain was trying to trick him into thinking he was. They don't care that he's in pain every day. They don't give a crap that he's the sweetest man who never complains. Who would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it more. Who loves our kids and me so much, but is so damn tired of fighting to get the help he needs. I happen to be one stubborn protective b*tch though. It's taken us a decade of fighting the VA to get him over 30%. I don't care if it takes another decade. Or 2. Or 3. The VA WILL give him the help he deserves. Because he EARNED it. And I'm not ever giving up. They'll eventually give in because they'll get tired of me riding their a$$. I'm actually a pretty quiet person, but if I have to be a squeaky wheel to get my husband help, so be it. I'll be loudest mf-ing wheel within 500 miles. The VA needs to step it up. There are all too many vets like my husband.
@@debramorris9428 ; Thank you. I appreciate it, but it's my husband who is going through everything. Yes, by extension, me and our kids too. But it's my husband who is suffering and needs help, and the VA just keeps being the broken machine it is. Like I said, I'm all too willing to jump in and knock heads together until someone gives in though. They WILL help him. I don't care how I get labeled in the process.
I was in the Coast Guard in the 1980s and didn't see combat. But I was fortunate enough to be on a ship where those who set the tone on that ship determined that the measure of a man was how well they had their shit together and if they could be trusted to figure out what to do when all hell was breaking loose and there was no one around to tell them what to do. Color or race didn't matter. Yeah, there were "some" people who preferred the company of their own race off duty, but onboard, everyone knew who the dependable ones were. I think that being in that environment did a lot to make people or all races involved see what was really important... and the color of your skin wasn't a factor.
Got that fukin right brother. Doesn't matter who you are, what your skin color is. If he/she is fighting along side you down range in contact... They are brothers or sisters. Period.
My Father served, my Brother served, my Ex served and my Son served. I would like to take this moment to say Thank You to all 3 of you men for serving this country! You are always in my prayers!! Keep these reactions coming :)
As a 100% disabled vet( U.S Navy 1984-88, I served on an Aircraft Carrier flight deck) I can honestly say that I left myself on the Flightdeck and someone else took my place in my body, and when I got out in 1988 I felt SO alone, seemed NOBODY understood what I was going through, except my father who had his own " Issues" he was dealing with from WW2, but he always understood, I went from sleeping in my truck to owning a House now because I sought " Help" from the VA, but it did not happen overnight
I want to thank you for this viewing. I am an Iraqi war veteran and fight for reason to live everyday. I am 70% disabled and trying to get to 100%. PTSD, and anxiety, depression are all to real to combat veterans. So this message needs to be heard loud and clear.
So very very sorry. Please seek therapy specifically for PTSD and if you find it, don’t give up. One of my most dearest friends was 100 % disabled by 1990 with PTSD from combat in Vietnam. He’s been thru hell and it took a long f*****g time, but today, he has peace on a level that he thought he’d never ever be able to have again after he came home so broken, so devestated, so utterly lost and confused. He can actually let himself love again today and has a few friends lucky enough to be worthy of it. I am, myself, so very honored and proud to be included on his short list as he has kept me around for nearly 40 years and I’m only one out of 3 who has been allowed in his life consistently all this time. Now, he has moved forward and made a few more new friends, not acquaintances as he calls most people, that he can easily say he has come to love and even show that fierce loyalty to that combat vets have like no other. Thanks for everything. I am so sorry that something so noble and honorable comes at such a sacrifice for you and all who make it back home. If only is but a dream. Please hang in there, don’t be so damned hard on yourself, and give yourself every damned chance and effort to rebuild your life into one where you will know peace and actually feel some happiness again. No, what was once possible before you served is no longer possible. What I mean is that you can never realize or be who you were before you served. You are not him anymore and haven’t been for a long time. That’s ok. Grieve the kid you lost and try to learn to embrace who you’ve become and I don’t mean you just give in to negatives thoughts about yourself. I mean the not so good shit but most importantly, the great stuff about yourself cuz that kind of stuff is still there in you but it gets buried beneath all that ugly crap. Dig that stuff out best as you can and take as long as you must but once you can bring even a sliver to the surface, grab hold and don’t let go of it while you continue to fight for your own humanity and what makes you just as worthy as I am. Much respect and love for you sir and my prayers are for your healing and happiness….
Being a disabled combat veteran with PTSD life is a MAJOR tasking. After I got out it was very hard to get someone to listen. It took @ 10 years plus to get some type of medical attention. Sad thing is ever day @ 21 veterans take their life. Coming home I have noticed that few people care about veterans or military in general. Look around who flies the American flag 🇺🇸. Not that many!!! I’m glad I got the family and friends that keep me going!!! It’s HARD!!!
If this wasn't touched on, when the vet in the suit sees the homeless brother who fought beside him, you can read his lips as he says " You know me. You saved my life, brother."
I am Form Canada so maybe I don't deserve to thank any one but i love what you guys did for your country same as what the Canadian solders for us i just wanted to say all solders USA OR CANADA have my up most respect for every thing you did
Thank you for your service, not a vet myself but I know many who mean/meant the world to me. I've spent many sleepless nights on suicide watch... I would spend a million more to help any of them. Thank you for doing this & bringing awareness to all of this.
Thank you for your heart felt comments!!! I am a Veteran! A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. They never cashed it nor did they reimburse the veteran for this honor we gave to our country. Regardless of personal political views, that is an Honor and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact.
You said the country doesn't care .... the government you're right but we the people know we enjoy life because of guys like you and I thank you. No vet should need or want anything everything should be taken care of.
This is one of the strongest videos out there about this, they are our heroes but we treat them like dirt. We need to band together and help them and thank them for our freedom!
Man but this gave me chills. A man I've called one of my best friends for nearly 40 years is a Vietnam vet. 100% disabled in late 1985 with PTSD. Ive watched him struggle, suffer, and even triumph on his personal journey after he first set foot in Vietnam as an innocent young barely 17 y/o boy with aspirations to become a “warrior“ for america. Unfortunately, he didn't stay innocent for long and saw and did things he could not ever talk about for many, many years and after much intense therapy. I'm so happy to say he has come such a long way that he can now let himself love other people although he remains very selective and they are always people he eventually knows he can trust because they haven some way proven worthy of his loyalty. Yes, the number is few but one doesnt need a bunch of lip service friends hanging around. He is my #100 hero and the most genuine and realest person I've ever met. I am so honored to have been one of those few in his life and it's a source of price in myself as one of my most cherished accomplishments in my life. That he findscme worthy says so damned much cuz folks, vets don’t come home after living the untold horrors of combat in war with a happy, loving heart full of rays of sunshine. They are utterly mentally and emotionally destroyed to the point they cannot feel comfortable anywhere, anytime, with anybody at least until after years and years of therapy if they’re lucky. “So thank you for your service” simply is not enough but it’s all I can say to all you vets because it’s all I have except my love and respect for all of you who have served to defend my freedom, to keep America safe. May God bless all of you despite whatever hell you have endured or continue to suffer. You guys have an integrity, a soul so rich that us civilians and even some service members will never ever have any hope of realizing in ourselves. Your hearts and souls are so damned real, genuine, loyal, just so damned admirable that I cannot say enough about how you guys really are hero’s in all that it means. I love you all and I hope and pray that you all find some sense of peace in your lives despite it all. Thank you is just not enough. Much love and respect……
My father in law served in Korea, And Vietnam flew helicopter to pick up wounded ,flew gunner too. When 9-11 happened he tried to go back in , they said he was to old for combat. He has PTSD but won’t admit it. He still has nightmares about being shot down. Thank you all for your service and sacrifices you did for me .
Thank you for keeping the list up while you're talking at the end. Most reactions I've seen stop at the video when the song ends. They're still regretful and everything, not throwing shade. Just want to say thank you. And thank you, veterans. I care more for YOU than our country.
9:30 I love how the police officer has a look of compassion and understanding towards the man suffering from PTSD cause he is a veteran and understand what the man maybe going thru
My dad is a marine combat veteran who served from desert storm through iraqi freedom and got out in december of 2003. He also suffers with PTSD. it doesnt get easier. but if you let it, it does become managable. don't be afraid to reach out for help. it doesn't make you weak. it makes you brave.
I'm an Air Force brat, born overseas. My father was in the Army and Air Force, my brother Air Force, his son and son-in-law, Army. My mother's brothers, Army and Marines. Love 5 Finger Death Punch, they back our military all the way. Thank you for your service, the majority of Americans appreciate your service. The rest are just lost.
God bless the both of you and thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless all of our military past present and future I sure hope we figure out a way to take care of you the way that you deserve to be taken care of
I’m gonna be that guy. During this reaction, you can look at your eyes and see the flash backs and the anger building. 23 years in uniform, 2 trashcanistan deployments, 5 friends KIA. I have that same look every single time I watch this song. Great reaction and truth bombs. Immediate sub!!!!!
Hello beautiful souls, as a Vet to all the Men and Women who servered in the Military Living Or Died.. I would like to tell you all I love you and thanks for your Contribution and God Bless You all for being my Hero
Came across your video at the end of this Memorial Day weekend. Just wanted to thank you for your service and offer condolences for those you've lost..
I'm just seeing your reaction to this, and sir, you are so very right on so many things you said. I believe that any soldier, regardless of what does or does not happen to this soldier, who they are when they leave does die. Who comes back is a kind of a shell of a person until they come to terms with themselves and what they had to endure. They must then learn to love the themselves again. This does not always happen. I thank servicemen and women when I can. I would so much like to be able to get a home for every military homeless person, i want them know that not everyone has forgotten them and not all Americans are unappreciative. Thanks to all servicemen and women for the freedom you have provided to me. May God bless you.
@@v3tReacts There are several veterans and active military members in my family, I gave it serious thought. It came down to the fact that I wasn't sure if I could kill another person. Now that I'm older (by many decades), now I don't think that I would have any issues with that. The freedom that you all fought so hard for, i fear is in so much jeopardy now. I'm not sure if I was just so innocent when I was younger and I could not see the ugly political beast or that times were really that different then. I remember my uncle coming back from Vietnam, I was only 5, but I think that is when it really started the downside. I told a friend the other day that I thought our nations patriotism started faltering when our government decided to bully their own, take from their own rather than bully other countries and overthrowing their government. The year 2020, it only showed me just how many sheeples there are in this world. Its a domestic enemy in the midst.
This song and video haunted me for days when I first saw it. It's beautifully done but something just too hard to watch. And I'm not a veteran, just a veteran's wife. Take care, both of you, and be sure to now go watch something more soothing. You deserve some peace now.
I HATE that you call yourself JUST a vetern's wife. You have a vetern's 6 when he may feel his MOST valnerable, as he falls asleep (I say he, because vets are historicaly male). I am proud to be a Vietnam's vets daughter, the wife of a Desert Storm combat vet, the great grand niece of a WWII vet that helped liberate Europe, a WWI army Air Corpse bombadere(sp?) & a descendant of Little Bighorn, & Gettysburg combatant. Family scuttle but is Catholic progenitor, sold himself to an English noble to protect & feed his family & was shipped to the colonies to oversee the nobleman investments.
This speaks volumes. I'm a vet with 7 years of service with the royal tank regiment (British army) crewmen in the Challenger 2 and 2 tours of Afghanistan. I remember our coming home parade, where we were heckled and spat at by a gathering of Muslims who supported the brotherhood. I never killed an innocent civilian myself, and our crew was always getting into shite, whether it be rocket propelled grenades or suicide bombers in cars trying to take us out. I lost a good amount of friends in Afghanistan. I absolutely agree that you leave a piece of yourself over there. I was officially diagnosed with complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder 2 years ago, so I understand better than most, and our government fucks us all the time.
Here is the Love of The Brotherhood. I can hardly stop crying. My family was all military I grew up military and I have fought for our Brave Heroes to get care....I currently work with a Marine Col and even through him it's so hard because of Politicians BullShiT*. It's our responsibility to look out for and care for our Military Veterans. They gave and died for me and they never knew my name. God Bless you for getting this out for our Veterans they need us.
For all my brothers and sisters out there... The 10 commandments says thou shall not commit murder... NOT thou shall not kill. Killing is necessary at times. Killing an enemy who is trying to kill you is not wrong. Killing without cause is murder. Defending yourself and your fellow soldiers does not make you a murderer. It does not make killing for any reason feel better but you are not guilty of sin.
Yeah there's definitely people out there that don't have family in the military or know anyone that served in the military. Yeah there's definitely people who take the sacrifice so many make for granted. But there's also so many who understand and respect especially some of us who have family friends who served in the military or who are currently serving in the military who have seen first-hand what PTSD and it's not even PTSD it's just the fact that you come back a different person. And for your family and friends they see you as who you were but you changed and for a lot of families it's harder to deal with And just hearing from people who have served they said a big reason they were able to adjust as much as you can back into civilian life was there support system. Which is why it's heartbreaking to see these men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice either with their life or leaving loved ones or kids behind to serve their country. Love and respect to all the veterans who have served our country and ones who are currently serving. I'm sorry that so many take our veterans and current men and women serving for granted. I know it's not much but Thank you! ♥️🙏🇺🇲
Army veteran here. Tank commander 1-1 Cav Blackhawks I pray for all my brothers and sisters in Arms. War is he'll! I'm lucky enough to get 100% disability and there are many more that need it!! Every Veteran injured while serving deserves 100%. It makes me sick seeing all my brothers and sisters that get a pitiful 30, 40, or 50% disability rating yet still can't work!! It's a shame!!
Hi guys, Thank you and all Our Brothers and Sisters who served and sacrificed everything for Our Great Nation.... ( not the entire country is unappreciative) there are many of us who have ya'lls six. Love you guys always......❤🤍💙
As someone who is engaged to a combat vet, they deserve so much more. You don't realize how MUCH these guys go through in their heads after the shit they saw. And it seems like the VA just wants to fuck them over because it will save them money. It kills me. Thank you to everyone who served.
Just need to say you both (and everyone that served over there) are in my thoughts and prayers!! I served, but never saw conflict, but I still understand the brotherly love (and sisterly too) for each and everybody who served! The trouble is, it's not just the USA that treat ex services liked that, it's the UK as well! I still hear from ppl I served with (and a few who are still in) and they are shat on by the government almost daily!! Something needs to change, and has done for a long time now! Take care
being a military brat. i know where your coming from. My Grandpa served and so did my Dad, both in the Army. They came back to comfortable lives. They are both shocked by how little people seem to care.
I'm a disabled Gulf War Vet and did 3 more tours in the desert. I know I'm not the same. Even though this is true, I had close friends that didn't make it back at all.
Veterans reacting to this vs citizens....., u veterans give me goose bumps and make me feel selfish 🤐thank you for doing what I couldn't. I wouldn't put anything before my kids but y'all do all the time for y'alls kids
There are no words that say thank you enough for the men and women that fought and died for this country for the rest of us to be free. Sad people use that right to disrespect Vets, our flag, and our country.
Definitely hits me. I was homeless and still trying to find work that doesn't require me to kill myself just to make ends meet. This video got me long before I got out bc I feel for every Veteran struggling.
25B deployed to Iraq 2004-2005 FOB victory. it's corny but it's true. Rambo said it best "What I want is for our country to love us, as much as we love it"
Thanks for the truth. Is all anyone should say. I'm running groups in battlefield 2042, veterans aren't just welcome they are needed. A place for veterans to step down from war in a friendly environment. Love to have you both along for some quad streaming - squad teamwork. Thanks for everybody who chooses to try and make a difference 💯👍
Beautiful respected breakdown of the lyrics. But you know as well as me that it will stay this way for vets. We need to comfort those that won't strive to do better for themselves and take care of the people in this country that entered in an unacceptable way. Tried to word that as to lessen the backlash from snowflakes.
Lost my brother in law to PTSD. Brady Oberg, we have a non profit legacy foundation set up to help Vets. God Bless all of you Vets, if you need anything let us know. Bless You all!
I love all the songs from five finger death punch and disturbed. If you liked wrong side of heaven I'm sure you will like gone away by five finger death punch, also check out sound of silence by disturbed and reason to fight by disturbed . Thank you for your service God Bless you and your family and stay safe
thank you for your service and sacrifice men and women. I wished I could go back in time and do what I signed to do on a delayed entry program. I f&^cked up. I am crying in regret. Literally.
There may be two paths in dealing with this type of experience, but there is an inevitable convergence to a single path... The breakdown will come and it hurts. I appreciate you presenting this reaction, as hard as it was, and wish you the best.
My dad and adopted big brother were Vietnam vets and they told me all about how they were treated when they came home. In my opinion our vets get treated worse by our government than they did and it's horrible.
I know this one would be hard, but we asked you veterans to do harder things in the past. This song does do a good job of shinning a spotlight on these issues, as a dependent, thank you.
The one music video ever that while you are watching the video, you forget there is music playing because you are horrified by the treatment of our military.
I love that when Jacoby gets shot, the bearded guy says, “It is going to be okay.” And picks him up. And at the end Jacoby tells the bearded man, “It’s going to be okay.” And then picks him up!
yep very powerful
"You saved my life, brotha..."
R you saying anica isn't racist..I. Confused
My husband I'd is doing ashowofforce in Poland. He has bn treated like a second class citizen his entire career..he is a purple hart vet n still gets asked y he isn't cleaning the toilets... watch what u say
That is my favorite part
I'm a British veteran and i really appreciate the importance of this video being shown. Your a true inspiration. Thank you. Stand strong brother and god bless
Thanks for keeping the message going. From a Desert Storm combat vet. Lost more brothers and sisters by their own hands. Then in combat.
My sincerest appreciation for your service Damon. God bless you and your family sir.
Thank you so very much for your service. As well as your Brothers and Sisters that lost their lives fighting for Our Country.
Thanks for your service. My Uncle was in the Desert Storm as well :( He came home different, his wife divorced him while he was over there, so in the end he moved in with me and Grandma and Grandpa (they raised me). It became nights of being woken by horrifying screams and shouting, but I love him and would do it again to help if I could. I was in my early teens when all this was happening. :(
I fought in OIF 3 times and OEF once as an 11B - I list friends in combat, but ive lost more to suicide. Those hurt more.
Lost my husband Oct 7 will be 6 yrs ... he was a Vietnam Veteran 100st Airborne...three tours 67-71 sgt
You saved my life brother. Gets me every time
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This song gets me every time. I'm just a combat-disabled vet's wife, not a vet myself. I've been battling the VA for him for the past decade though. He served for 10 years and wanted to be a lifer. Instead, an ied took out his humvee, and yet he didn't get medically retired; he got chaptered out for not being able to meet physical standards after his "recovery". He's 41 years old, has had 1 back surgery already, had one full knee replacement and the other desperately needs to be done as soon as we can afford for him to be out of work again. The bones in feet are literally breaking and the tendons ripping just from him WALKING now, because his gait is so messed up. His hip is also screwed up and will need to be replaced in a few years. Guess who won't service-connect his feet injuries? Because it's not like his skeleton is all connected or anything, right?! His humvee being blown to bits by an ied and mangling his knees (and creating hundreds of microfractures that never fully healed and created stenosis in his femurs now) hasn't affected the rest of his skeleton at all, right?! No no. That would make too much sense. That tour where his legs were mangled; his pi$$ant crooked "commander" left him and his 2 soldiers who pulled him from the wreckage (he's 6'6" and 290 lbs) for dead. They spent 3 days in enemy territory before they made it back to the fob. They had to interpret MIA/presumed dead letters sent to their families because the commander lied to cover his a$$ and said he saw them dead but couldn't recover them. (Yeah, the commander got court-martialed later, but that didn't help my husband then; he chaptered my husband out instead of medically retiring him). My husband did 5 tours, and saw combat several times. Iraq and Afghanistan among them. 10 freaking years. He has terrible ptsd. He has tinnitus, and is partially deaf. But the VA won't service connect his hearing loss (despite the fact that his tinnitus is connected!) because he's "not deaf enough yet". They don't give a flying rat's a$$. They don't care how he can't go anywhere crowded, that I wake up and count his shaking/twitching and know by now when I need to move out of the way, or when it's safe to wake him. How I know exactly which seat he needs to sit in even in relatives' homes, because he's already clocked every entrance/exit and is on edge; how certain smells/sounds/sights trigger him. How all of that made his own grandfather's 21 gun salute at Arlington one of the hardest things he's ever had to do since he's been out, and how I glued myself to his side so he could feel me and remember that he was present, and not where his brain was trying to trick him into thinking he was. They don't care that he's in pain every day. They don't give a crap that he's the sweetest man who never complains. Who would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it more. Who loves our kids and me so much, but is so damn tired of fighting to get the help he needs. I happen to be one stubborn protective b*tch though. It's taken us a decade of fighting the VA to get him over 30%. I don't care if it takes another decade. Or 2. Or 3. The VA WILL give him the help he deserves. Because he EARNED it. And I'm not ever giving up. They'll eventually give in because they'll get tired of me riding their a$$. I'm actually a pretty quiet person, but if I have to be a squeaky wheel to get my husband help, so be it. I'll be loudest mf-ing wheel within 500 miles. The VA needs to step it up. There are all too many vets like my husband.
I'm really sorry you had to go through that.
@@debramorris9428 ; Thank you. I appreciate it, but it's my husband who is going through everything. Yes, by extension, me and our kids too. But it's my husband who is suffering and needs help, and the VA just keeps being the broken machine it is. Like I said, I'm all too willing to jump in and knock heads together until someone gives in though. They WILL help him. I don't care how I get labeled in the process.
I was in the Coast Guard in the 1980s and didn't see combat. But I was fortunate enough to be on a ship where those who set the tone on that ship determined that the measure of a man was how well they had their shit together and if they could be trusted to figure out what to do when all hell was breaking loose and there was no one around to tell them what to do. Color or race didn't matter. Yeah, there were "some" people who preferred the company of their own race off duty, but onboard, everyone knew who the dependable ones were. I think that being in that environment did a lot to make people or all races involved see what was really important... and the color of your skin wasn't a factor.
"He called him brother because they don't see color." If only we had more people like you.
we need people who don’t bring up race and color after any interaction between 2 humans
Color should not matter at all. Heart and mind should matter, always!
Got that fukin right brother. Doesn't matter who you are, what your skin color is. If he/she is fighting along side you down range in contact... They are brothers or sisters. Period.
My Father served, my Brother served, my Ex served and my Son served. I would like to take this moment to say Thank You to all 3 of you men for serving this country! You are always in my prayers!! Keep these reactions coming :)
As a 100% disabled vet( U.S Navy 1984-88, I served on an Aircraft Carrier flight deck) I can honestly say that I left myself on the Flightdeck and someone else took my place in my body, and when I got out in 1988 I felt SO alone, seemed NOBODY understood what I was going through, except my father who had his own " Issues" he was dealing with from WW2, but he always understood, I went from sleeping in my truck to owning a House now because I sought " Help" from the VA, but it did not happen overnight
True facts.
There are millions of patriots standing by you and ready to do what's necessary to protect the very freedoms you fought for us to have.
I want to thank you for this viewing. I am an Iraqi war veteran and fight for reason to live everyday. I am 70% disabled and trying to get to 100%. PTSD, and anxiety, depression are all to real to combat veterans. So this message needs to be heard loud and clear.
Thank you for your device.
So very very sorry. Please seek therapy specifically for PTSD and if you find it, don’t give up. One of my most dearest friends was 100 % disabled by 1990 with PTSD from combat in Vietnam. He’s been thru hell and it took a long f*****g time, but today, he has peace on a level that he thought he’d never ever be able to have again after he came home so broken, so devestated, so utterly lost and confused. He can actually let himself love again today and has a few friends lucky enough to be worthy of it. I am, myself, so very honored and proud to be included on his short list as he has kept me around for nearly 40 years and I’m only one out of 3 who has been allowed in his life consistently all this time. Now, he has moved forward and made a few more new friends, not acquaintances as he calls most people, that he can easily say he has come to love and even show that fierce loyalty to that combat vets have like no other. Thanks for everything. I am so sorry that something so noble and honorable comes at such a sacrifice for you and all who make it back home. If only is but a dream. Please hang in there, don’t be so damned hard on yourself, and give yourself every damned chance and effort to rebuild your life into one where you will know peace and actually feel some happiness again. No, what was once possible before you served is no longer possible. What I mean is that you can never realize or be who you were before you served. You are not him anymore and haven’t been for a long time. That’s ok. Grieve the kid you lost and try to learn to embrace who you’ve become and I don’t mean you just give in to negatives thoughts about yourself. I mean the not so good shit but most importantly, the great stuff about yourself cuz that kind of stuff is still there in you but it gets buried beneath all that ugly crap. Dig that stuff out best as you can and take as long as you must but once you can bring even a sliver to the surface, grab hold and don’t let go of it while you continue to fight for your own humanity and what makes you just as worthy as I am. Much respect and love for you sir and my prayers are for your healing and happiness….
Being a disabled combat veteran with PTSD life is a MAJOR tasking. After I got out it was very hard to get someone to listen. It took @ 10 years plus to get some type of medical attention. Sad thing is ever day @ 21 veterans take their life. Coming home I have noticed that few people care about veterans or military in general. Look around who flies the American flag 🇺🇸. Not that many!!! I’m glad I got the family and friends that keep me going!!! It’s HARD!!!
Agreed 💯
Facts brother. Those of us lucky enough to make it home honestly never really came home.
#FACTS
The black dude says "Bill..Bill.. Its me Jacoby. You saved my life Brother. Its going to be O.K."
If this wasn't touched on, when the vet in the suit sees the homeless brother who fought beside him, you can read his lips as he says " You know me. You saved my life, brother."
Thanks for all what u have done for your country
It's my pleasure
I am Form Canada so maybe I don't deserve to thank any one but i love what you guys did for your country same as what the Canadian solders for us i just wanted to say all solders USA OR CANADA have my up most respect for every thing you did
it was an honor
Thank you for your service, not a vet myself but I know many who mean/meant the world to me. I've spent many sleepless nights on suicide watch... I would spend a million more to help any of them. Thank you for doing this & bringing awareness to all of this.
Thank you for your heart felt comments!!!
I am a Veteran!
A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life.
They never cashed it nor did they reimburse the veteran for this honor we gave to our country.
Regardless of personal political views, that is an Honor and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact.
A huge thank you to all who serve 🙏
Idk what tore me up more, the meaning of the video/lyrics or the genuine pain and frustration on your faces watching it.
You said the country doesn't care .... the government you're right but we the people know we enjoy life because of guys like you and I thank you. No vet should need or want anything everything should be taken care of.
Thank you and all veterans for your most honorable service! God Bless You and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤
This is one of the strongest videos out there about this, they are our heroes but we treat them like dirt. We need to band together and help them and thank them for our freedom!
Man but this gave me chills. A man I've called one of my best friends for nearly 40 years is a Vietnam vet. 100% disabled in late 1985 with PTSD. Ive watched him struggle, suffer, and even triumph on his personal journey after he first set foot in Vietnam as an innocent young barely 17 y/o boy with aspirations to become a “warrior“ for america. Unfortunately, he didn't stay innocent for long and saw and did things he could not ever talk about for many, many years and after much intense therapy. I'm so happy to say he has come such a long way that he can now let himself love other people although he remains very selective and they are always people he eventually knows he can trust because they haven some way proven worthy of his loyalty. Yes, the number is few but one doesnt need a bunch of lip service friends hanging around. He is my #100 hero and the most genuine and realest person I've ever met. I am so honored to have been one of those few in his life and it's a source of price in myself as one of my most cherished accomplishments in my life. That he findscme worthy says so damned much cuz folks, vets don’t come home after living the untold horrors of combat in war with a happy, loving heart full of rays of sunshine. They are utterly mentally and emotionally destroyed to the point they cannot feel comfortable anywhere, anytime, with anybody at least until after years and years of therapy if they’re lucky. “So thank you for your service” simply is not enough but it’s all I can say to all you vets because it’s all I have except my love and respect for all of you who have served to defend my freedom, to keep America safe. May God bless all of you despite whatever hell you have endured or continue to suffer. You guys have an integrity, a soul so rich that us civilians and even some service members will never ever have any hope of realizing in ourselves. Your hearts and souls are so damned real, genuine, loyal, just so damned admirable that I cannot say enough about how you guys really are hero’s in all that it means. I love you all and I hope and pray that you all find some sense of peace in your lives despite it all. Thank you is just not enough. Much love and respect……
I served...God bless all veterans.
thank you for your service
Thank you so much for all you gave. I go repost this every 3 months or so to keep a well needed message going.
You are so welcome and keep sharing 🤘
As a vet with 3 tours in Afghanistan, thank you for bringing the message.
Thank you for your service, I do this for us!
Your commentary Brother hits home so hard and no one seems to get that!
wow
My father in law served in Korea, And Vietnam flew helicopter to pick up wounded ,flew gunner too. When 9-11 happened he tried to go back in , they said he was to old for combat. He has PTSD but won’t admit it. He still has nightmares about being shot down. Thank you all for your service and sacrifices you did for me .
Thank you for your service brothers
Thank you for keeping the list up while you're talking at the end. Most reactions I've seen stop at the video when the song ends. They're still regretful and everything, not throwing shade. Just want to say thank you. And thank you, veterans. I care more for YOU than our country.
9:30 I love how the police officer has a look of compassion and understanding towards the man suffering from PTSD cause he is a veteran and understand what the man maybe going thru
My dad is a marine combat veteran who served from desert storm through iraqi freedom and got out in december of 2003. He also suffers with PTSD. it doesnt get easier. but if you let it, it does become managable. don't be afraid to reach out for help. it doesn't make you weak. it makes you brave.
I'm an Air Force brat, born overseas. My father was in the Army and Air Force, my brother Air Force, his son and son-in-law, Army. My mother's brothers, Army and Marines. Love 5 Finger Death Punch, they back our military all the way. Thank you for your service, the majority of Americans appreciate your service. The rest are just lost.
Five Finger has given a voice to many Vet's, like my self, in many of their songs. one of the best is "Gone Away".
God bless our vets. Please ask for help if you need it. We love you more than you know.
God bless the both of you and thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless all of our military past present and future I sure hope we figure out a way to take care of you the way that you deserve to be taken care of
This song and its lyrics...always hits hard with me. So much pain and it never ends.
I’m gonna be that guy. During this reaction, you can look at your eyes and see the flash backs and the anger building. 23 years in uniform, 2 trashcanistan deployments, 5 friends KIA. I have that same look every single time I watch this song. Great reaction and truth bombs. Immediate sub!!!!!
This song and video hit me every time...'90-91 Desert Storm
same it hits close to home
Thank you for this video, great reaction. This song brings tears to my eyes everytime.
Glad you enjoyed it🤘🎄🎄🤘
Your guys are awesome .love yah brothers
Hello beautiful souls, as a Vet to all the Men and Women who servered in the Military Living Or Died.. I would like to tell you all I love you and thanks for your Contribution and God Bless You all for being my Hero
1st Tank Battalion. USMC Vet here. From one brother to another. Thank you. Much love.
Very welcome
Thank you for everything you did brother. I'll always have your back no matter what even if we never meet
To all of the vets, thank you so much for all you've sacrificed.
Came across your video at the end of this Memorial Day weekend. Just wanted to thank you for your service and offer condolences for those you've lost..
Respect It was an honor to serve 🤘💯😎🤘
I'm not in the military but this video made this 4yr old man cry. Thank you men and women for everything ❤
Thank you to all who have served or are serving! God bless you all for your service and sacrifices!
I'm just seeing your reaction to this, and sir, you are so very right on so many things you said. I believe that any soldier, regardless of what does or does not happen to this soldier, who they are when they leave does die. Who comes back is a kind of a shell of a person until they come to terms with themselves and what they had to endure. They must then learn to love the themselves again. This does not always happen. I thank servicemen and women when I can. I would so much like to be able to get a home for every military homeless person, i want them know that not everyone has forgotten them and not all Americans are unappreciative. Thanks to all servicemen and women for the freedom you have provided to me. May God bless you.
this was deep, Thank you for writing it and I am the type where you will see my emotion! ALWAYS genuine, Thanks for watching 💪😎🤙💯🤘
@@v3tReacts There are several veterans and active military members in my family, I gave it serious thought. It came down to the fact that I wasn't sure if I could kill another person. Now that I'm older (by many decades), now I don't think that I would have any issues with that. The freedom that you all fought so hard for, i fear is in so much jeopardy now. I'm not sure if I was just so innocent when I was younger and I could not see the ugly political beast or that times were really that different then. I remember my uncle coming back from Vietnam, I was only 5, but I think that is when it really started the downside. I told a friend the other day that I thought our nations patriotism started faltering when our government decided to bully their own, take from their own rather than bully other countries and overthrowing their government. The year 2020, it only showed me just how many sheeples there are in this world. Its a domestic enemy in the midst.
This song and video haunted me for days when I first saw it. It's beautifully done but something just too hard to watch. And I'm not a veteran, just a veteran's wife. Take care, both of you, and be sure to now go watch something more soothing. You deserve some peace now.
I HATE that you call yourself JUST a vetern's wife. You have a vetern's 6 when he may feel his MOST valnerable, as he falls asleep (I say he, because vets are historicaly male). I am proud to be a Vietnam's vets daughter, the wife of a Desert Storm combat vet, the great grand niece of a WWII vet that helped liberate Europe, a WWI army Air Corpse bombadere(sp?) & a descendant of Little Bighorn, & Gettysburg combatant. Family scuttle but is Catholic progenitor, sold himself to an English noble to protect & feed his family & was shipped to the colonies to oversee the nobleman investments.
You are ALWAYS a veteran. That never changes!
This speaks volumes. I'm a vet with 7 years of service with the royal tank regiment (British army) crewmen in the Challenger 2 and 2 tours of Afghanistan. I remember our coming home parade, where we were heckled and spat at by a gathering of Muslims who supported the brotherhood. I never killed an innocent civilian myself, and our crew was always getting into shite, whether it be rocket propelled grenades or suicide bombers in cars trying to take us out. I lost a good amount of friends in Afghanistan. I absolutely agree that you leave a piece of yourself over there. I was officially diagnosed with complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder 2 years ago, so I understand better than most, and our government fucks us all the time.
Im a civilian with survivors guilt. It did a number on me for years, their cover of Gone Away really hits me deep.
Here is the Love of The Brotherhood. I can hardly stop crying. My family was all military I grew up military and I have fought for our Brave Heroes to get care....I currently work with a Marine Col and even through him it's so hard because of Politicians BullShiT*. It's our responsibility to look out for and care for our Military Veterans. They gave and died for me and they never knew my name. God Bless you for getting this out for our Veterans they need us.
Always remember we are here for you. Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation. Contact me if you're in need. God Bless You. Love you all!
We've made some progress since this music video came out. It's gotten better for some veterans. But it's true that we need to do way more.
This is a #Fact
For all my brothers and sisters out there... The 10 commandments says thou shall not commit murder... NOT thou shall not kill. Killing is necessary at times. Killing an enemy who is trying to kill you is not wrong. Killing without cause is murder. Defending yourself and your fellow soldiers does not make you a murderer. It does not make killing for any reason feel better but you are not guilty of sin.
Yeah there's definitely people out there that don't have family in the military or know anyone that served in the military. Yeah there's definitely people who take the sacrifice so many make for granted.
But there's also so many who understand and respect especially some of us who have family friends who served in the military or who are currently serving in the military who have seen first-hand what PTSD and it's not even PTSD it's just the fact that you come back a different person. And for your family and friends they see you as who you were but you changed and for a lot of families it's harder to deal with
And just hearing from people who have served they said a big reason they were able to adjust as much as you can back into civilian life was there support system.
Which is why it's heartbreaking to see these men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice either with their life or leaving loved ones or kids behind to serve their country.
Love and respect to all the veterans who have served our country and ones who are currently serving.
I'm sorry that so many take our veterans and current men and women serving for granted.
I know it's not much but
Thank you!
♥️🙏🇺🇲
Army veteran here. Tank commander 1-1 Cav Blackhawks
I pray for all my brothers and sisters in Arms.
War is he'll!
I'm lucky enough to get 100% disability and there are many more that need it!!
Every Veteran injured while serving deserves 100%. It makes me sick seeing all my brothers and sisters that get a pitiful 30, 40, or 50% disability rating yet still can't work!!
It's a shame!!
#facts and thanks for being here, and thank you for your service 💯💯💪😎🤘💯💯
@@v3tReacts you are so very welcome, sir. And I thank you for the recognition. Even though I got injured, I would do it all again!
Hi guys, Thank you and all Our Brothers and Sisters who served and sacrificed everything for Our Great Nation.... ( not the entire country is unappreciative) there are many of us who have ya'lls six. Love you guys always......❤🤍💙
Once the war starts it can't stop without help. Semper Fi
We appreciate your service.
As someone who is engaged to a combat vet, they deserve so much more. You don't realize how MUCH these guys go through in their heads after the shit they saw. And it seems like the VA just wants to fuck them over because it will save them money. It kills me. Thank you to everyone who served.
Gone Away is an emotional one too. Our government NEEDS to help the Vets
Just need to say you both (and everyone that served over there) are in my thoughts and prayers!!
I served, but never saw conflict, but I still understand the brotherly love (and sisterly too) for each and everybody who served!
The trouble is, it's not just the USA that treat ex services liked that, it's the UK as well! I still hear from ppl I served with (and a few who are still in) and they are shat on by the government almost daily!! Something needs to change, and has done for a long time now! Take care
I will #neverforget. Thank you both for your service.
Our pleasure!
Jacoby tells beard, "It's me Jacoby, you saved my life brother!"
Much respect brothers.
I feel the same way we are good when we are needed but when they say we’re not needed anymore they forget we even where there
being a military brat. i know where your coming from. My Grandpa served and so did my Dad, both in the Army. They came back to comfortable lives. They are both shocked by how little people seem to care.
I'm a disabled Gulf War Vet and did 3 more tours in the desert. I know I'm not the same. Even though this is true, I had close friends that didn't make it back at all.
Veterans reacting to this vs citizens....., u veterans give me goose bumps and make me feel selfish 🤐thank you for doing what I couldn't. I wouldn't put anything before my kids but y'all do all the time for y'alls kids
it was an honor that at the time we were doing for our families 💪😎🤙💯
There are no words that say thank you enough for the men and women that fought and died for this country for the rest of us to be free. Sad people use that right to disrespect Vets, our flag, and our country.
Definitely hits me. I was homeless and still trying to find work that doesn't require me to kill myself just to make ends meet. This video got me long before I got out bc I feel for every Veteran struggling.
ABSOLUTELY NO COLOUR ONLY GREEN 35 YEARS Army, he was the leader he was responsible but in the end it wrecked him most.
Wake up I’ve ptsd I love this country and it’s good . There is no separate sides we’re all American and brothers. I will fight for that always
unfortunately our country isn't in a good place at all anymore.
I APPRECIATE EVERY FUCKIN ONE OF YOU!!!!! ❤❤ FROM A LARGE MILATARY FAMILY HERE!!!
25B deployed to Iraq 2004-2005 FOB victory.
it's corny but it's true. Rambo said it best "What I want is for our country to love us, as much as we love it"
Thanks for the truth. Is all anyone should say.
I'm running groups in battlefield 2042, veterans aren't just welcome they are needed.
A place for veterans to step down from war in a friendly environment. Love to have you both along for some quad streaming - squad teamwork.
Thanks for everybody who chooses to try and make a difference 💯👍
My house loves you veterans and all you gave for me. My father is a veitnam vet my wife is desert storm vet. Thank you so much for all you gave
Our pleasure!
"dont become a statistic" i like that one.
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I appreciate you brother
Ty
I hope you bruvs can take some thanks from a contractor you guys helped us like we tried to help you and yours
Beautiful respected breakdown of the lyrics. But you know as well as me that it will stay this way for vets. We need to comfort those that won't strive to do better for themselves and take care of the people in this country that entered in an unacceptable way. Tried to word that as to lessen the backlash from snowflakes.
Sad but true brother!
I'm only one person....I appreciate each and everyone of you...Veterans and active duty. ❤ Thank you will never be enough.
"Thank a veteran today". Or rather, give him a fucking apology.
dude i.cried when this first video came out
I cry every time I hear it. Semper Fi
Loved the middle finger
A soldier is under is appriciated. I felt that. I dont need a thank you, but dont hate me i had a job to do.
well said
I respect each and everyone of you. Come from a family of Military Vets.
Lost my brother in law to PTSD. Brady Oberg, we have a non profit legacy foundation set up to help Vets. God Bless all of you Vets, if you need anything let us know. Bless You all!
I am sorry for your lose, and that's awesome that yall did that in his memory. may he RIP
Agreed. It doesn't matter what you did, you need to be taken care of by the VA.
I love all the songs from five finger death punch and disturbed. If you liked wrong side of heaven I'm sure you will like gone away by five finger death punch, also check out sound of silence by disturbed and reason to fight by disturbed . Thank you for your service God Bless you and your family and stay safe
I will try to get some disturbed out there if it don't get blocked. 😂😂
Awesome thank you for responding.
I understood. Because, I feel the same.
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This is the first I've seen your channel. Decided I'll sub and stay. Just want to say God bless you both and the peace of Christ cover you both.
Thanks for subbing hope you like the community 😎💯
thank you for your service and sacrifice men and women. I wished I could go back in time and do what I signed to do on a delayed entry program. I f&^cked up. I am crying in regret. Literally.
There may be two paths in dealing with this type of experience, but there is an inevitable convergence to a single path... The breakdown will come and it hurts. I appreciate you presenting this reaction, as hard as it was, and wish you the best.
My dad and adopted big brother were Vietnam vets and they told me all about how they were treated when they came home. In my opinion our vets get treated worse by our government than they did and it's horrible.
I know this one would be hard, but we asked you veterans to do harder things in the past. This song does do a good job of shinning a spotlight on these issues, as a dependent, thank you.
The one music video ever that while you are watching the video, you forget there is music playing because you are horrified by the treatment of our military.
Hey, this is Tyler Linker kin to Christopher Dunn he was a MP /bravo 31. And now
As his cousin it's my turn and thank you guys for your service.