The Youngest Living Medal of Honor Recipient: Kyle Carpenter’s Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter reminds all of us of why America is worth fighting and dying for.
In 2010, Carpenter was severely injured after diving onto a live grenade to save his friend while fighting in Afghanistan. He would become the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor.
“I would encourage future generations - not everyone has the freedoms and the peace, and the chance and hope for democracy that we have here,” he said. “Don’t go through every day thinking that we’re just here because we’re here. No. We got here because of incredible amounts of courage and sacrifice.”
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Modern militarily rewards like these are pathetic compared to what it took to earn the swords and oak leaves. This action would have earned him a wounded badge 1st class and a angry lieutenant asking why he didn't just move away instead.
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Not really or ? How did this sacrifice help the US to keep it free ? A war on the other side or the world ? Even without this wars the united states would a free nation. It's sad what happend but don't tell the people bullshiht like "this sacrifice is required to keep our nation free"
BULLSHIT and you know it
My dad met him today at black riffle!
You’re looking at the definition of a true Hero.
True hero right there
How unfortunate...the media is spreading lies so they can mislead you all they care about is oil and armament deals they don't care how many lives they ll sacrifice in order to accomplish their tasks please give these words a deep thought and search for the truth.. look how they invented isis so they can invade syria and iraq just to steal oil i feel deep sorrow for every fooled victim for God s sake doubt your government they are using you americans don't believe them and sacrifice your life for the wealthy people to get wealthier America WAKE UP.
@@mayssansaqr1717 yes isis is made up completely. you are a fucking idiot. If you live in America, leave. If you dont, never step foot on our soil.
@@mayssansaqr1717 ISIS is made up? Gtfo
@@mayssansaqr1717 typical jihadist lmao. I hope America to bombard your goddamned land more often.
God bless you Kyle. Sadly many Americans don't realize that freedom isn't free. You are a true patriot -
Chris Williams yeah you have to invade other countries and kill innocent civilians your brainwashed mate.
"freedom isn't free" - Invades a poor-ass country trying to convince the rest of the world that they are terrible people and that they would have ANY chance to put a dent in the US. Ay fucking lmao
@@nickk707 where did you get the civilian killing part? Because when I served you were in for a court martial, dishonorably discharged and put in a cell if you did that, so um what the fuck are you talking about that we killed civvies while we were over there.
@@daltonallen2018 Lol I've read multiple stories of especially higher ups getting off with some fucked up shit.
@@nickk707 innocent civillians? "mate" they dont kill innocents for sport.
I know mentality he'll never be healed but physically he looks better than the first video that I saw him.
Yeah his face looks better now
Feeling healed is possible
Exactly he is getting physically better.. really happy for him..
Mentally he’ll recover. He’s not broken he was just wounded mentally and physically. A lot of people see something that can be fixed. I see fire in his eyes as he’s survived knowing full well he took that enemy grenade and shielded his brothers from the explosion and shrapnel. If you look him up now he never lets his bad experience get the better of him. He’s living life to the fullest and had become an inspiration to myself and other Marines. We all know his name and what he did. We can only strive to be heroic and follow his example. And more importantly we can come back from it if we put in the work just like he did.
If he's got the mentality to throw himself over a grenade in a split second I think he'll make it through alright that's a different kind of psyche 💪
There is no holding it together when the young boy holding off his tears receives the funeral flag in his parent's honor.
He placed his body over the grenade to save his friend thats courage right there what a true hero🙌🏽
this is standard military procedure in our army . I am literally in shock that one soldier got a medal of honor just for that feat alone .
@@bulllea think about it you dumbass. How many men would ACTUALLY do it even though trained to do so? If i was trained to do that i would still shit my pants and move if a grenade came flying up to me. Stop being so disrespectful, he almost fucking died
Bull Lea what army? You sound like an absolute tool. It was the act of courage that won him this honor.
Bull Lea stfu
Bull Lea shut the fuck up bitch
John 15:13
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
@Dean Mulready Have you been to other countries? The only reason things could be bad for you in America, is because you bring it on yourself.
@Dean Mulready Politicians are corrupt, no doubt about it. I do believe in the idea of America and I believe our Constitution is the greatest government document ever written. No other form of government has proven itself to be much better.
@Dean Mulready In fact I believe our Constitution was so well written, it's taken them over 200 years to try and pick it apart.
@Dean Mulready I myself am a libertarian. I think the whole right or left thing has destroyed us. The left definitely wants to erase our history. They can't get rid of the first two amendments all at once because they know the amount of blood shed that would cause. They know it's a long slow battle, making people comfortable and doing it in the name of safety and peace.
Ummmm hes securing poppy fields, for the American pharmaceutical cartel, jesus definitely dosen't approve of the war. So please don't be dragging scripture into this.
He didn’t talk about his injuries. The surgeons did amazing work. His jaw was literally blown off. And his para rescue also involved hero’s. It’s an amazing story.
It truly is.
He doesn’t need to talk about them (his injuries), they’ve been talked about enough. Yes they are hero’s however that is there job, what this man did by willingly sacrificing his mind, body and soul for a battle buddy is another level of heroism.
With tears in my eyes I say thank you
@Nate- I'm with you. What's funny about this Dean? This guy put it all out there to save a friend and will carry the scars for life.
@Dean Mulready what's so funny
@Nate Why ya'll always taking everything so seriously and most of all failing to understand what people said? He said lol to the guy who was fucking crying because some twat jumped on a nade. Like come on guys get a fucking life
@@cassu6 honestly may have some of the most shit videos I have ever seen in my life lmao, get a fucking life
This video got me thinking about my grandad. He was a medic in the army back in Vietnam. When in battle, he watched his best friend die in his arms. Wanting to prevent that from happening to anyone ever again, he saw a man shot farther down the treeline. Running over to save him, my grandad got shot twice in the head. Luckily his helmet deflected most of the bullet, so by a miracle of God he was saved. Thank you all that have served this great country and thank you Heritage for sharing this man's message.
Your granddad was a battlefield angel. A hero in my book. ,❤️🇱🇷💙
He looks better and better every time! I’m glad he has healed as well as he has.
its later when he gets older his wounds will be a nightmare to live with
scotty101ire I’m sure they are already a nightmare to deal with on a daily basis. I’m only referring to his physical appearance. The first time I saw him I thought “for a dude who jumped on a grenade a couple of years ago, he looks pretty good” and now you can’t even tell.
You should never pay for anything again. You've given us your best, only seems fair.
@@strongishman7871 i fixed it. Meant for another channels comments.
For sure!!!
Not even hookers lol jokes
@@strongishman7871 how is it that you find him calling himself a communist? He shouldnt have to pay for anything ever again. And you can eat a prick, mayo mustard ketchup whatever you want on it.. 😋
As a fellow South Carolinian, I have been blessed enough to see and meet him out and about. Rest assured that there is no shortage of respect for Kyle and, from what I have witnessed and heard, he has trouble buying himself a beer. He is humble as it gets and I am sure being recognized weighs on him, but he will always be looked out for around here. I also applaud him for his charity work too. He is using the worst time in his life for a greater good. Bless that man.
I reckon his life should become a movie and his character should be played by Tom Hardy.
I thought it was tom hardy by the thumbnail lmfao
Josh Joyner same
@Mitchell Hart absolutely. But with more focus on the recovery. A bit like million dollar baby, where you think it's about her fight to the top and then realize it's actually about her injury and how to deal with it.
Nah it should be Paul dano.
How about hisself playing himself just like Audi Murphy did in to hell to eternity.
Served with him in 2/9. Deployed in Cuba and went snorkeling with him then went to Marjah. Semper Fi brother
Want a cookie?
hardcore hunter wtf is wrong with you?
hardcore hunter fucking prick
@@hardcorehunter9155 I got your mom's cookie...bitch
hardcore hunter you’re so hardcore on TH-cam hardcock hunter
The price of freedom is never free. Kyle is the hero we need, not one we deserve. God bless you brother.
As an armywife, daughter, granddaughter, and mother of veteran soldiers, I usually say Army is the best. But this guy is badass! I Stan!
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? I know why, because they are cowards.
There probably sjws who hate the USA
@@nolandange6589 lol there are way easier ways to hate the USA than being a SJW
@@cassu6 tell me what's ways
They were trying to share it
Alan J ball “they did nothing to help” you mean like give him immediate medical attention that actually started the process of saving his life? Guarantee you most of those men would’ve done the same. Have you ever served?
Who's chopping onions in here? That was lovely.
Kyle, saying THANK YOU, just doesn't seem enough!
To the people who disliked this video I hope you're haunted by Robert Lee Ermey.
Hell YES
LimeLight_Gaming people are going to be selfish bruh. I would never disrespect a vet because I am one and have felt a small portion of what this fine man has sacrificed but there are going to be those mentally disabled children who can’t see to value others that have sacrificed
Imagine going to bed and seeing Gunny shouting at you to choke yourself and calling you Pvt. Pyle.
@@trekkienzl2862 Gold mate gold. Sofa king good.
Laughing in American Infidel!!!!!
Isn't it time that Americans demand that the bravery of our young men and women (our children)
be taught in every school in America!
@OUR Republic- Never Give In Hey wtf man, there's nothing wrong with eating smores, playing D&D or LARP. Fuck, saying shit like that is the real sign of cowardice.
I'm quite sure school these days teach even greater bravery than this, now with all the school shootings and shit you gotta be pretty brave to even go to school.
GOd bless this man. for his mindset and his actions
@themurdo21 dont worry bro. I'll pray for you to.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
-John 15:13
Started with goosebumps, then cried like a baby. Damn, what an amazing human being, what an amazing gentleman, American! Some people take a knee, some people throw themselves on top of hand grenades to save their friends. Good Lord America needs more gentlemen like this hero.
__ i am a military person.. i had the honor and privilege to serve my country in difficult of times.. and i share it with Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter that i was injured in war zone approx 1.5 years before his heroic act.. i dont think i have ever seen a more humble, morally upright and courageous soldier specially with the magnitude of heroism he displayed, the amount of pain he endured and the way with which he carries himself.. i would like to shake the hand of this soldier....!!
Cpl. Carpenter really has demonstrated courage under fire - a true, American hero.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful and in debt for your service. God bless you!
This man is the epitome of the American spirit
They need to show this in schools rather than tutorials on which bathroom to use. Thank you Kyle
I wish I could give your post 100 million thumbs up.
Thank you so much for your service and for helping the United States remain free. God bless you!
God bless and thank you Kyle for your sacrifice , those words, thank you, are not adequate to express how we feel towards you and what your service means to us. I am a 24 year US Navy veteran so, I know little about sacrifice.You know the ultimate meaning of that word and we are honored to have you as a fellow service member. Take very good care Kyle and enjoy your life to the fullest. the last time I heard you speak was on the Letterman Show and you were studying in college. I hope you have graduated and are pursuing happiness.
Legitimate question. Do yall have trouble sleeping .
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Do you believe in the saying no rest for the wicked?
@Derrick Flyr our creator, .... that's blasphemous..... really.
Securing poppy and oil fields.... is the work of satan my dude not our creator
Don't twist it
@Dave Almighty sound like some1 needs some rest
Post you adress I'll come say it to your face
@Dave Almighty There isn't really anything brave about serving anything bigger than themselves actually it's way easier than living your life normally.
He's a very admirable person.
How have 27 people disliked this video? I have tears in my eyes after watching this...
Jeff Wallick who do you think
Jeff Wallick I’m not crying I’m sweating freedom
I’m glad to see how great he’s looking! Recovery is a long road, but it’s a road worthy of staying on.
Agreed, thank you Kyle for your service and gratitude for those who served with you and the selfless appreciation for others. I’m proud we have men like you serving America.
I am Indian and I salute u sir..To every man upon this earth, death cometh soon or late, And how can man die better, Than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, And the temples of his gods.
Awesome word. 💯👍
That's a quite from a Roman book. At least properly quote it it, dude.
@@fayereaganlover its alright bro
@@fayereaganlover at least good on him for sharing it with us. Any great quote will become nothing if nobody know about it
well said
Here is an example of a smaller fella who is a total badass. No excuses, you guys. Go out and crush life.
Great role model! Didn’t stop him from pursuing higher education
Imagine how stupid people sound when they complain about trivial garbage around him
I want to THANK YOU for your great sacrifice and HONORABLE service. May GOD BLESS YOUR LIFE and keep you and your family safe and uplifted in his blessings.
God bless you, and thank you.
A salute to this Marine, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made.
Well Said Sir ! Thanks for sharing . I was USAF 1986-1992 and I SALUTE You .
Thank you for my continued freedom sir 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️
world need more of these heros
Such a calm young man and a hero.
Well said!
You look great, Kyle. Thank you so much for your bravery and humbleness
To all those going down range and those that have gone before them, God bless and God's speed
Lest we forget
No greater Love, than a man lays down his life for his friends.
God bless you Kyle. I'm not too far from Cola and am proud to call you a fellow South Carolinian.
Amen, and he's a Gamecock!
Thank you for your sacrifice to our country. God Bless America
We are incredibly thankful for the sacrifices men and women of our armed forces have made!
Considering the desperate action that brave marine made his body is remarkably whole, and I came grateful for that.
This guy is amazing. God bless him and his family, and our great nation.
It’s amazing that this man is still alive, and he looks great for having gone through the things he did. The surgeons that repaired his body and his face did a spectacular job as well. I’m very glad that this man was able to pull through
Cpl Jason Joseph Collins here; served 1997-2001, you are an inspiration to many sir. You are the physical embodiment to the Latin words, “semper fidelis “. I could feel your peace iminating from you while you spoke. God bless you sir! God bless you!
This guy deserves a full pension and a comfortable life after all he sacrificed for us to sit here and watch TH-cam videos in peace.
Thank You for your service Kyle.
Thank you. It means alot. Me and my family got that knock on our door telling us my brother was never coming back home. You made it home. Thank you for being a hero
Thank you, to you and all others who have taken up the mantle to protect our country and those who can not protect themselves.
Thank you Kyle Carpenter, you are America and the best America has to offer. I wish we had more like you.
Thank you Kyle, you rock Bro, I know the struggles are still there, but remember you are tougher than they could ever be. Great words, and amazing service. I’m Army, you’re Marine, but we ARE BROTHERS!!!! 🇺🇸
I don’t see why 80 people have disliked this video.
They are the taliban scum he was risking his life to defend our nation against.
@@TWOSU_NEWS defending the nation all the way in Afghanistan.
@Jason C you forgot to put "shit" after liberal.
The guy who got a hitmarker with a frag made 80 accounts
Wow some jerks gave a thumbs down. Your freedom isn't free, it cost a hefty fee. Please show some gratitude
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search for the citation for this award. This Warrior, like most (Especially Recipients) is humble and doesn't display bravado of any sort. We have amazing warriors in this country. Thank you for your sacrifice and modeling what and who our warriors are. Thank you.
We need more people like Kyle Carpenter.
cnralph we need less soldiers and less people that kill other people is what we “need”
@@videostop7564 hahaha go to bed kid
@@videostop7564 We need less whiny bitches like you and more people with the spine to do what's necessary to preserve freedom.
He’ll yeah buddi yeeeee haw freedom!
Meanwhile they make bullet proof backpacks in your country. You do realize even in places like Middle East they don’t shoot each other in schools 👌😂😂😂
@@videostop7564 Clearly, you've never been to the Middle East
How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Thank you for your sacrifice! You are an amazing person.
He is a true warrior!❤🎉
Listen to any interview with this absolute badass. He's not only humble, but such a gentle person in his manner of speaking and presenting his ideas. Very articulate, intelligent, and composed. A true testament to the quality of not only the Armed Forces, but for the amazing people that America produces that often go unnoticed because they're drowned out by the crazies our culture also produces that get all the attention.
I’m honored to hear this touching story and I’m extremely glad to see that you are recovering. You are a sacred asset to this country and a true warrior to your brothers and sisters in arms. Anyone whom is willing to give their life for the love of their country and the love of another human being is a true HERO! I am honored and grateful for heroes like you!
Happy Birthday Marine, Happy Veterans Day.
He has a very humble and inviting spirit about him. Thank you for your service. Love from Kentucky 🙏🏽
Phenomenal video. Make a grown American man cry.
Glad to hear you were so moved. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share!
What an amazing video, by an amazing human, very humble, the world needs more men like this guy.
Been exactly 9 years since this tragedy... thank you so much for your service and your sacrifice for your country. A lot of people look up to you as a role model and you inspire so many people. We love you Kyle❤️
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13 KJV
Semper Fi, Marine.
You don't need any medals you have warriors wounds.😭🙏
Thank you for your service. May God richly bless you with “blessings without number and mercies without end.”
I wish this young man the best of luck in his future endeavors.
I live next to Marine Corps Base Quantico and the men and women who serve there are outstanding -- Kyle’s story is amazing and inspiring, and completely consistent with the Marines I know. He is actions remind me of the great Biblical line: “Grater love hath no man than this, that a may lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13).
Very thoughtful. Thank you!
Marines, loyal and weighed down with balls of steel. Takes a lot to be ready to give your life for someone else like that
who the hell could dislike this video??
Jake Satterfield who do you think
sly it better not have been an American
Thank you to all our service men and women.
Yes!
Nick was severely wounded as well god bless these men
Kyle I can't tell you how much America appreciates you thanks so much. I am an army veteran who thanks you
God bless you and all who have served🇺🇸
An absolute, first class, living, breathing hero! Wow! Amazing human being!
I would like to learn more about his trip to Afghanistan.
You can search up his youtube channel Kyle Carpenter he went on like an hour long podcast talking about his experiences
he has a book
TH-cam search 2/9 Marines in Afghanistan
He has a TH-cam channel and was a guest on a podcast and talks about everything that happened.
Everyone in this country should watch this.
Who on earth would give this a thumbs down?!!!
@Neil Hamilton
Someone who hates America.
And, Epstein was murdered.
why can't more people today, have the same Love for our country as this fine man does, and sacrificed so much, for his country! God Bless him!
2/9, "Hell in a Helmet", FIDELITY, HONOR, VALOR!
Semper Fidelis!
Sam P. Shut up lol, I hate idiots like you lol. If you really knew war, honor and valor, you wouldn’t be saying the marines motto only. He even literally just described everything the Medal of Honor stands for and your dumb attention seeking ass screams “semper fi” lol
@@Jesuschristitsjasonbourne3 There's more than mottos there. It's how we lived our lives. Do a little research on the battalion and you'll understand why I wrote that.
Then again, nevermind... keyboard warriors like you don't take the time to read and learn. Hell, I'm surprised that you didn't call me a racist! HAHA... that's usually what happens in the comment section... isn't it. Noah H... friggin troll!
@@Jesuschristitsjasonbourne3 hey man, you might wanna tone it down with that kinda talk. everyone in this comment section needs to be a little more humble than to say the least I mean hell they guy the video is an amazing dude who deserves your attention and respect so stop bitching about someone who said the Marine motto and say something nice. Or just don't speak maybe a lot of people don't understand the old saying "if you don't have anything good to say, don't say it".
@@daltonallen2018 There's no helping the ignorant.
If you disliked this video shame on you and shaking my head this man is a true hero in the flesh
He is an example of who our leaders should be - political and otherwise. No one should be able to command our troops that has not served first
He could've been bitter...He chose to be beautiful. I salute you Sir. Forever indebted to you.
Kyle never looked for Safe Spaces, Cried about his Pronoun or Wore Skinny Jeans. This is a real man. A dying breed. Get Some ...Kilo 3/7
Wore skinny jeans hahahaha
wow, this is some "ok boomer" shit right here. I really can't believe that this is a real comment.
You just can't put it in words what these guys done not just for us but for the hole world ❤️
Semper Fi, with all due respect, Marine PFC JACK LUCAS for actions on Iwo Jima received the MOH at age 17.
Youngest *living* winner.
Pfc Jack Lucas died in 2008.
@Dean Mulready Some are. I've had the honor of meeting one recently.
@Dean Mulready You would rather have it be all white?
@Dean Mulready So a white only America?
@Dean Mulready Are Indians ok?
Thank you Kyle.
We do have democracy, but we want a constitutional republic.
Spot on... No Better words Spoken !!! Always Remember your Brothers in Arms !!! Your Brother and Sister that gave us there All !! 👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌
This is why you don’t kneel during the National Anthem
God bless him. The doctors did a fantastic job performing all those surgeries. He looks fantastic!
Who the WHAT gave this a thumbs down?
Hollywood should do more movies honoring these great men and women that sacrifice everything for us and our freedom
17 Taliban dislike the video