I'm a veteran. This song always hits hard. 4 times to Afghanistan, once to Haiti, and once to Iraq. My job was to clear landmines. I was also Master Breacher. I lost so many brothers. We aren't monsters or murderers. Just guys that wanted to make the world a better place. I just wanted to help.
Thank you for reacting to this song and the respect you give. I'm a 10 year veteran and 5 deployments to Afghanistan as well as being a subscriber of yours. It is much appreciated that you would honor us. God bless and keep you 🙏🇺🇲
@@markflanagan6653 God bless you all and thank you! I sincerely appreciate you all. My Grandpa fought in WW2 in the Pacific. I know how affected he was. God bless you all. Love and more love to you.
I managed to get by without any physical injuries, but I'm right there with you... 50 people in my unit, 22 killed in combat, I'm the only one still alive 15 years later.. As a society we've got to do better...
Its a brotherhood that i didnt understand until i started following the soldiers of the middle east. Get you someone you can talk to someone thats a brother or sister i had to be pulled off of Syria im Orthodox and we are all brothers you were in a battle to save the world. Im Orthodox christian Russian Orthodox and i do understand that this is a battle to save the world. You did what you had to do
I'm a British Army veteran and I have PTSD but I work as a welfare officer helping other veterans so I can give back and help others through my experiences. I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and though there is more help out there it's still not enough. I also believe that we need to educate people that the military aren't the one's who make the orders and decisions to fight so don't hate them hate the politicians who give the orders.
Thank you for your service Thorn. I’m American but the British and Americans have been best mates and fought together through many a war. Together we form a shield wall, so thank you mate for your service.
Once I saw the tears, I knew you got it. This is why our military, our anthem, and our flag means so much to us Patriots. We understand the sacrifice that was made by these people who volunteered to fight so we don't have to. And it's not appreciated by so many Americans that choose to call us a racist country. It's unbelievable. Thank you for reacting to this, and understanding the importance.
Disabled combat veteran. ( Iraq and Afghanistan) Thank you for getting this video more views. Everyone should see this. Never forget Afghanistan. God bless America. To all of my service members, thank you for your service.
This message needs to be blasted from the roof tops. Our Veterans deserve so much more. I can never express my gratitude enough for your service and sacrifice. Thank you 💙🇺🇲
As the son of a CAF 🇨🇦 veteran I appreciate you leaving the help stuff run at the end as well as your perspective on how we are failing veterans. My dad did a tour in Bosnia in 93 and still suffers all these years later. When he did his tour is was long before any governments really started to recognize PTSD so he suffered in silence for 14 years before getting any true help. It makes me happy the 5FDP did this and continues to do stuff like this for veterans.
I'm a 26 year marine corps veteran and 4 deployments to Afghanistan and was honored to see this realization that we all who have served our people, are very real people and hurt when we get home and nobody can understand what we all have been through. Ty for your love for us all
I'm a Marine Momma and my boy already has some anxiety and PTSD. The fear in this MoMs heart that my only son could be deployed and come back worse scares the hell out of me. We need to do better for our veterans 😢🙏💔
Empress, As a 22 year US Air Force and combat veteran I have always appreciated your loving support of military veterans. Thank you again for your very kind words. 😊💐
These guys came to Iraq a few times I was out there, on one of my tours I got to run security for them in fallujah, their love and respect for the military is real, truly great guys!!!
Thank you for the video. I liked the way that you let the song play out, because it is a very powerful song. I am a veteran with 3 deployments to Iraq and 2 to Afghanistan. The fact that you played the song out without interrupting it was truly respectful to its meaning. Thank you so much for that.
THANK YOU to ALL the Veterans here! You ARE appreciated. I know appreciation doesn’t do much for all y’all have been through for us…but there are ppl who are so very grateful for your sacrifices. It means a lot that y’all put yourselves out there so we can have what so many are trying to throw away. My gratitude goes out to every last one of you. ❤️🤍💙
If you want a similar feeling song by Five Finger Death Punch that deals with veteran's issues, try "Gone Away". It shows something that most civilians do not realize that goes on -survivor's guilt.
I am a British army vet and yeah sometimes it feels like we are discarded after doing what we were ordered to do. We had do things that we didn't agree with but had to be done and I personally live with that everyday. I'm not afraid to admit I done things and turned to drink and drugs to combat those memories it took me 9 years to finally get the help I needed and I'm still waiting but the song is right we don't see ourselves as heroes I saw myself as a monster because of what happened but people thank me and I'm sad about it because they don't know what I did
God bless our vets! I've been a MIL contractor for 36 years working along with you guys and gals. The video, music, stats. For real. It's not about race. We are all Americans. There is one color in the United States Army, and it is Olive Drab! I appreciate your your emotions Joy.
I am a Vietnam veteran I can tell you the moment I got my discharge papers and flew back home, the civilian population treated me like shit. I see nothing has changed. So sad! ✌
Hell of a song a hell of a band. All their songs tell stories it is worth checking out more of their stuff. This one is the one that hit me in the feels the most and it brings me to tears every time.
Thank you for your reaction. I'm a veteran myself. I'm not a combat vet but yet my brother is and others in my family are. I just want to also point out that me and my fellow vets consider are all family no matter what branch we had served in and we try to look after each other. We do not care about color, religion or any other bs. We look at each other as family and we will fight for each other. Again God bless you for this reaction video
I've been watching these reactions, I use this song for Veteran Awareness in my Twitter bubble, and Joy, your face does more than most people who have pontificated on this thing. What I mean is you're very expressive, either oscar worthy actress, or human being. Thanks already at 4:02. The most real reaction I've seen in 5 videos.
Dear Empress, I just watched this again today. I am a combat veteran from the early 70s in Southeast Asia. It's true that we never forget. I wasn't wounded but I was injured during a mission over Laos and to this this day I still have remember every minute of that sortie and occasionally have nightmares. I am lucky and blessed that I I had a successful 22 year Air Force career and a long civilian career afterwards. I thank you so much for your caring, thoughtful words and your support of veterans from any country. I don't know if you"ll see this because this video is so old but I still have to thank you dear one.
Thank you for your support for my fellow veterans! We wrote a check to our country that if required was payable with our life. Those that gave their life were proud to do so and those that haven't regret that they survived while their brothers did not. It is a minor sacrifice by the few to ensure the freedom of the many in the greatest country of the world!
Wonderful reaction, and emotional, as it was meant to be. Thanks to all my fellow veterans who served, and God speed especially for those who need help.
Я РУССКИЙ! Я ветеран многих вооружённых конфликтов. Многих друзей потерял и снятся их лица и среди ночи бывает просыпаешься от боли. Спасибо за вашу реакцию, у меня пошли слезы и в глотке застыл ком. Песня огонь! Не зависимо от нации мы все люди и хотим жить, любить и быть любимыми. С уважением из России, город Екатеринбург.
Thanks for reacting to this Empress! It's painful to watch, but needs to be seen. So much more should be done to help veterans. They and their families sacrificed so much!
As someone who worked for veterans, daughter of WWII veteran, niece of decorated WWII veteran, and aunt of Air Force reserve member lost in 2018 - thank you for bringing this song and story to more eyes and ears. The social services for our vets are inadequate and a disgrace. They perform a duty that most people would run from - and they return forever changed by the insanity and inherent trauma of war. God bless everyone of them. I pray we find a better way as a country to resolve conflict. 🙏😔 Always love your sensitivity and genuineness 💕
Empress you are so right to say society doesn't care about veterans. It is truly shameful that we treat them so poorly after all they have done to enable us to live free. The world needs to change and fast. Your reaction was honest and sincere. If you cry it's because it's your emotion coming out....don't ever hide your emotions. Take care 🙂 x
To all the Veterans that have made a comment, I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. This always makes me cry every time I watch it. The things our military have done for us as a nation is beyond honorable. The saddest thing is that our nation do not give these men and women more of respect, credit and love.
Thank you for reacting to this song. My dad was part of the last statistic. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam. I was active duty in the Navy when he took his own life. I was lucky not to see combat but I came to understand and work through the survivors guilt since I had good friends that were Marines that didn't make it back from Desert Storm.
Your reaction is so powerful. I have listen to this song dozens of times and I brought to tears each and every time. Thank you for bringing attention to veteran issues like PTSD, homelessness and veteran suicide.
I'm not cryin, you're crying! Who's cutting the onions? Great review and perspective. "Feed Love and Starve Hate" You're beautiful. In the closing words of a Slipknot set, "Take care of yourself! Take care of each other..."
God bless you beautiful. Your face said what every American feels when they see those who gave all on their knees, lost, and needing help. Thank you sweetie.
Thank you for letting the whole video play before saying anything, great response, our Vets deserve much better from the Government. They serve with honor and come back to a system that has unlimited resources for the welfare system but very limited for our Vets. The private sector has charities and organizations that try and pick up the slack that our Government leaves, it's vile, disgusting and shameful. I LOVE my country but despise the sham our Government has become.
Thank you for your words at the end. I'm 49 now, my 1st deployment I was 32. The command I was in was evil in many ways. They sent me to Baghdad with NO combat training or SERE, embedded with a Tier One unit, then sent another guy out to "watch" me. A week after he arrived, he pulled me aside and told me what he was told. First they said I was going to do a bunch of stupid things, but what he saw was 180 degrees different, so he felt the need to inform me. They also told him they expected, and intended, for me to not return. How do you react to being told your (immediate) chain of command planned your death. The awards I received upon my return only passed them off more. Unfortunately, for them, I did my job despite them telling me to do the wrong things. I went through three years of hell, and very nearly didn't make it out of that command. So yeah, I have nightmares to this day. I made some good, strong friends in the Tier One community, which only proved to solidify the hatred thrust upon me. And why, you ask? Because I refused to be a 'yesman'. They had a "good ol' boys club" going, but I refused to play. One of my battle buddies called me a year after I left the command to tell me some fun news: that command was kicked out of the entire AOR and banned from returning. A small piece of satisfaction, but not enough to alleviate the torturous memories.
Thank you for reacting to this. Being a veteran this video kicks me in the gut every time I watch it. The info in this video needs to get out there. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters.
My son just got back from overseas with the Army. He's on to become a police officer in a few months. He has wanted to serve and protect us since he saw the twin towers fall when he was 4 years old. It made a huge impression on him and I couldn't be more proud of him now!
I’m a combat veteran of Afghanistan and Somalia while in the Rangers and I also did 2 missions in Colombia South America. I understand most civilians don’t know what we went through and that’s ok, y’all shouldn’t. I’ve been out 20 years now and I can’t even believe what we did to this day. Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day is a way for people to show some love back to those that have everything and to those that have to much. Coming back with less than we left with will always hurt my heart. Those families will be damaged for ever. Thank u to all those that have served, are serving and to those that will serve.
I come from a family full of Military veterans & my nephew is currently serving in the U.S Army Special Forces. It's so hard to watch the military to go unappreciated & not get the help they need, financially, physically, mentally, & etc.
Thank you Empress for your humanity. Your reaction means a lot for those whose blood was spilt protecting others. Health and happiness for you AND the protectors always ❤️👍🙏.
This by far is the best reaction video I have ever seen. No matter how many times I watch this video, I cry. It is the reaction of anyone that has a heart. It hurts to know the truth. Thank you for your video and reaction.
Thank God, we have some young people who have their heads and heart's in the right place!!! Thank you. I was in the Navy at the end of the Vietnam war. I was lucky, I never saw action, and I never got spit on. So many others were not so lucky!!! Thank you, again!!!
Thank you for your reaction. The truth is most Americans do support our vets, but they depend on the government and the government just don`t know what it`s doing.
@Robert Howard I`m with you Robert. I am not a veteran myself but I am with you, every one of you. I do give to vets and thankyou all for all you have done for our freedom.
Thank you for reacting to this video and not cutting any of it out. Your reaction as it played, really showed how you felt. In my opinion there is nothing better then seeing a real true reaction. May I suggest reacting to a song for us by Dolly Pardon "Jolene". It's on the lighter side (not a tear jerker) but I feel would be fun to see you react to it and hear your comments. Love your channel and love your reactions!
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN Darn it! I thought I saw all your reactions up to date.. Sorry. I will go back and see how I missed it. Can't wait for your next reaction!
I had never seen that video or heard the song until tonight. That one hit pretty deep. Brought back a lot of memories. 22 years…. Everything from Deaert Shield through New Dawn… I’ve watched my buddies spiral… I’ve buried some…. 22 a day For some… the battle never ends Gonna need some quiet time tonight after that one.
8 year vet ..this song is hard go listen to but it opens thr discussion which was the purpose of this song .. 22 veterans a day at minimum take their own life's. Due to ptsd and other problems .. these men and women saw no politics only freedom for others .. Love and respect
Thank you for your reaction. USMC 0311 vet really effin struggling with shite between too many surgeries and no more pain meds, poss terminal diagnosis last week at 38yo, Lesko Brandon, Milley and Marxism attempting an all or nothing global takeover. I wish I could have traded places with any one of my brothers who didn't come home...
I have seen this video and reactions to this video probably more than a hundred times and my reaction is always the same. The message hurts. I am one of the lucky ones. I never had ptsd or had to deal with homelessness or divorce due to my military service but I see it daily. Thank you for your kind words and reaction to this video. We all need to do better. 22 a day is 22 too many.
I tried hard, I Was in Afghanistan in 09. Lost a buddy there, I got home, went to school, became a medical professional. I thought that I could help myself by helping others. I descended into madness, lying to myself. I eventually lost my job and my apartment, nearly lost my life to my own hand. I was on a waiting list for the VA for months until the police got involved because I tried to kill myself. I can no longer work and am fully disabled, even though I look fine on the outside. Counselling and medication keeps me functional, but just barely. There are not enough resources out there to help all the vets that need it and I know there are guys and girls much worse off than me. And we are also part of the problem, because someone who is a warrior, who is willing to die for others and sees themselves as a protector feels weak and powerless when asking for help. It takes more strength than we ever showed in battle to admit that we can't beat something, when all our lives we've been beating the odds, overcoming impossible obstacles, doing things that normal people would never attempt. But even we can't fight the demons in our head alone. Nobody can.
This song makes me wonder where my high school bestfriends who signed up before 2007. Haven't heard from them in a decade and don't know what's become of them.
I appreciate your showing this and understanding. I was part of the lead invasion into Afghanistan back in late September 2001. Little did I know that when I was at Walter Reed Hospital for 3 months, my wife, at the time, was planning a divorce because she got herself a boyfriend while I was gone. So, as you can imagine, because I was involved in 2 wars during this, my 6 children were taken out of my life. And why?... because I was gone so much? I really appreciated that from our own citizens.
I GAVE EVERYTHING! for all of you. I was not forced to do it. In fact i jumped at the opportunity to do it without hesitation, and do not want praise. I am not a hero, i am not a saint. What i do want is for you all to realize (the next time you meet a veteran) that man or woman is suppose to be dead, they are a walking ghost. They willingly gave their life in the fight for your freedom. I am homeless, and attempted suicide twice. Both times i could not do it, because of my loved ones.
I genuinely hope things can get progressively better for you as time moves on. I thank you for your service, my father served during Vietnam. He was a combat engineer and served 21 1/2 years, sadly he passed away from COPD and other complications in 2018. I was unable to serve due to medical things which is extremely unfortunate, all of my being wanted to serve as my father did. 'It's in my blood.' Can you get into contact with any of the veteran helping organizations to maybe get a permanent place to live? There was a person on the Free Range American podcast recently who operates an organization that helps home veterans. I'm on mobile so it's a little tough trying to find it while typing this message. Edit: It was with Daniel Vargas, he heads Operation Triage which mainly helps Wounded veterans with financial, home remodeling and advocacy to help veterans be productive in their communities. This organization may not apply to your situation, but I just mentioned it as an example.
Wow, randomly ran into this, it's rare to see another Nigerian that listens to Alt music. If you love this.. you'd love "battle born" and "living the dream" - same band
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I'm a veteran. This song always hits hard. 4 times to Afghanistan, once to Haiti, and once to Iraq. My job was to clear landmines. I was also Master Breacher. I lost so many brothers. We aren't monsters or murderers. Just guys that wanted to make the world a better place. I just wanted to help.
God Bless you for going further than most!
Thank you for reacting to this song and the respect you give. I'm a 10 year veteran and 5 deployments to Afghanistan as well as being a subscriber of yours. It is much appreciated that you would honor us. God bless and keep you 🙏🇺🇲
Semper Fi brother . NEVER FORGOTTEN USMC
Thank you for your service bro. We love are vets
@@markflanagan6653 God bless you all and thank you! I sincerely appreciate you all. My Grandpa fought in WW2 in the Pacific. I know how affected he was. God bless you all. Love and more love to you.
Thank you for your service brother!!
Thanks brother.
As a wounded combat vet. THANK YOU for keeping the message going. I've lost more brothers and sisters to their own hands than in combat.
I managed to get by without any physical injuries, but I'm right there with you... 50 people in my unit, 22 killed in combat, I'm the only one still alive 15 years later.. As a society we've got to do better...
Thank you for your service brother.
Its a brotherhood that i didnt understand until i started following the soldiers of the middle east. Get you someone you can talk to someone thats a brother or sister i had to be pulled off of Syria im Orthodox and we are all brothers you were in a battle to save the world. Im Orthodox christian Russian Orthodox and i do understand that this is a battle to save the world. You did what you had to do
@@randomizer1666 damn man semper fi bro bro stay up 🤙
22 is 22 too much
I'm a British Army veteran and I have PTSD but I work as a welfare officer helping other veterans so I can give back and help others through my experiences. I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and though there is more help out there it's still not enough. I also believe that we need to educate people that the military aren't the one's who make the orders and decisions to fight so don't hate them hate the politicians who give the orders.
Thank you for your service Thorn. I’m American but the British and Americans have been best mates and fought together through many a war. Together we form a shield wall, so thank you mate for your service.
You're exactly right. It burns me up that the government sent my best friends into the shit.
You are exactly right
Keep up the fight brother. We have your back
The guys in this band are great supporters of our military. They have many songs dedicated to or about the military. They’re awesome guys.
Once I saw the tears, I knew you got it. This is why our military, our anthem, and our flag means so much to us Patriots. We understand the sacrifice that was made by these people who volunteered to fight so we don't have to. And it's not appreciated by so many Americans that choose to call us a racist country. It's unbelievable. Thank you for reacting to this, and understanding the importance.
Disabled combat veteran. ( Iraq and Afghanistan) Thank you for getting this video more views. Everyone should see this. Never forget Afghanistan. God bless America. To all of my service members, thank you for your service.
This message needs to be blasted from the roof tops. Our Veterans deserve so much more. I can never express my gratitude enough for your service and sacrifice.
Thank you 💙🇺🇲
As the son of a CAF 🇨🇦 veteran I appreciate you leaving the help stuff run at the end as well as your perspective on how we are failing veterans. My dad did a tour in Bosnia in 93 and still suffers all these years later. When he did his tour is was long before any governments really started to recognize PTSD so he suffered in silence for 14 years before getting any true help. It makes me happy the 5FDP did this and continues to do stuff like this for veterans.
Thank your family for their service! Cheers from your neighbors in America🤟🖤🌹peace and blessings to you and your family
Thank you for your service from a brother down south. Be well friend.
As a Canadian also I thank you for your service and the sacrifices your family gave. I hope everything works out and God bless you all.🇨🇦
God bless your father for his service! Hope he’s doing better!
@@darkcobra1418 thank you he’s doing better than he was for years but there’s still struggles.
I'm a 26 year marine corps veteran and 4 deployments to Afghanistan and was honored to see this realization that we all who have served our people, are very real people and hurt when we get home and nobody can understand what we all have been through. Ty for your love for us all
USMC veteran, thanks for watching this.
Thank you for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Of course it never goes away......they need to be so much more loved..from all countries..because they fight for their all that makes them
I'm a Marine Momma and my boy already has some anxiety and PTSD. The fear in this MoMs heart that my only son could be deployed and come back worse scares the hell out of me. We need to do better for our veterans 😢🙏💔
Empress, As a 22 year US Air Force and combat veteran I have always appreciated your loving support of military veterans. Thank you again for your very kind words. 😊💐
One of the best bands to see perform live. You will never forget the amazing unity you feel in that performance 🍻
Thank you for sharing this and I just wish those in charge of this country would see our vets just like you just did. May God bless you.
This was the realist reaction I've ever seen and I'm so touched to have the privilege of seeing this
Thank you so much for your reaction. You almost brought me to tears. I'm a veteran of the First Gulf War so I appreciate your sweet, kind words.
These guys came to Iraq a few times I was out there, on one of my tours I got to run security for them in fallujah, their love and respect for the military is real, truly great guys!!!
Thank you for the video. I liked the way that you let the song play out, because it is a very powerful song. I am a veteran with 3 deployments to Iraq and 2 to Afghanistan. The fact that you played the song out without interrupting it was truly respectful to its meaning. Thank you so much for that.
THANK YOU to ALL the Veterans here! You ARE appreciated. I know appreciation doesn’t do much for all y’all have been through for us…but there are ppl who are so very grateful for your sacrifices. It means a lot that y’all put yourselves out there so we can have what so many are trying to throw away.
My gratitude goes out to every last one of you. ❤️🤍💙
If you want a similar feeling song by Five Finger Death Punch that deals with veteran's issues, try "Gone Away". It shows something that most civilians do not realize that goes on -survivor's guilt.
I am a British army vet and yeah sometimes it feels like we are discarded after doing what we were ordered to do. We had do things that we didn't agree with but had to be done and I personally live with that everyday. I'm not afraid to admit I done things and turned to drink and drugs to combat those memories it took me 9 years to finally get the help I needed and I'm still waiting but the song is right we don't see ourselves as heroes I saw myself as a monster because of what happened but people thank me and I'm sad about it because they don't know what I did
God bless our vets! I've been a MIL contractor for 36 years working along with you guys and gals. The video, music, stats. For real. It's not about race. We are all Americans. There is one color in the United States Army, and it is Olive Drab! I appreciate your your emotions Joy.
This song brings me to tears every time. As a wife of a retired Marine thank you to all Vets❤
Such a powerful song ❤️. Im not an emotional guy and my eyes water towards the end every time. Thank you so much to all u veterans, US and Allies ❤️🇺🇸
I am a Vietnam veteran I can tell you the moment I got my discharge papers and flew back home, the civilian population treated me like shit. I see nothing has changed. So sad! ✌
When songs can give you goose bumps, or tears, that is what a great song is supposed to make you feel.
Hell of a song a hell of a band. All their songs tell stories it is worth checking out more of their stuff. This one is the one that hit me in the feels the most and it brings me to tears every time.
Thank you for your reaction. I'm a veteran myself. I'm not a combat vet but yet my brother is and others in my family are. I just want to also point out that me and my fellow vets consider are all family no matter what branch we had served in and we try to look after each other. We do not care about color, religion or any other bs. We look at each other as family and we will fight for each other. Again God bless you for this reaction video
"Never goes away" Joy-Jean actually makes the definition of PTSD that makes sense.
Thank you for your service brother, my father served for many years. I appreciate you and all of our armed forces men/women.🇺🇸
I've been watching these reactions, I use this song for Veteran Awareness in my Twitter bubble, and Joy, your face does more than most people who have pontificated on this thing. What I mean is you're very expressive, either oscar worthy actress, or human being. Thanks already at 4:02. The most real reaction I've seen in 5 videos.
God Bless all Veterans. Thank you for my freedom.
Dear Empress, I just watched this again today. I am a combat veteran from the early 70s in Southeast Asia. It's true that we never forget. I wasn't wounded but I was injured during a mission over Laos and to this this day I still have remember every minute of that sortie and occasionally have nightmares. I am lucky and blessed that I I had a successful 22 year Air Force career and a long civilian career afterwards. I thank you so much for your caring, thoughtful words and your support of veterans from any country. I don't know if you"ll see this because this video is so old but I still have to thank you dear one.
Thank you all that have served and do serve!we owe this country and freedom to all that have fallen!that's why I refuse to give this country away
Thank you for your support for my fellow veterans! We wrote a check to our country that if required was payable with our life. Those that gave their life were proud to do so and those that haven't regret that they survived while their brothers did not. It is a minor sacrifice by the few to ensure the freedom of the many in the greatest country of the world!
We do what we can. We walk the thin line. We make our sacrifice. For our family and our country.......stop throwing us away..... peace?
I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) you can not possibly know the good you have just done . Thank you for this and God bless you
Wonderful reaction, and emotional, as it was meant to be. Thanks to all my fellow veterans who served, and God speed especially for those who need help.
Я РУССКИЙ! Я ветеран многих вооружённых конфликтов. Многих друзей потерял и снятся их лица и среди ночи бывает просыпаешься от боли. Спасибо за вашу реакцию, у меня пошли слезы и в глотке застыл ком. Песня огонь! Не зависимо от нации мы все люди и хотим жить, любить и быть любимыми. С уважением из России, город Екатеринбург.
Thanks for reacting to this Empress! It's painful to watch, but needs to be seen. So much more should be done to help veterans. They and their families sacrificed so much!
As someone who worked for veterans, daughter of WWII veteran, niece of decorated WWII veteran, and aunt of Air Force reserve member lost in 2018 - thank you for bringing this song and story to more eyes and ears. The social services for our vets are inadequate and a disgrace. They perform a duty that most people would run from - and they return forever changed by the insanity and inherent trauma of war. God bless everyone of them. I pray we find a better way as a country to resolve conflict. 🙏😔 Always love your sensitivity and genuineness 💕
Empress you are so right to say society doesn't care about veterans. It is truly shameful that we treat them so poorly after all they have done to enable us to live free.
The world needs to change and fast.
Your reaction was honest and sincere. If you cry it's because it's your emotion coming out....don't ever hide your emotions.
Take care 🙂 x
To all the Veterans that have made a comment, I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
This always makes me cry every time I watch it. The things our military have done for us as a nation is beyond honorable. The saddest thing is that our nation do not give these men and women more of respect, credit and love.
Thank you for reacting to this song. My dad was part of the last statistic. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam. I was active duty in the Navy when he took his own life. I was lucky not to see combat but I came to understand and work through the survivors guilt since I had good friends that were Marines that didn't make it back from Desert Storm.
To all the veterans and active duty members... THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Our younger generation is lost , smh I love this song for bringing awareness ❤️
This song makes me miss my uncle even more than I already do
Your reaction is so powerful. I have listen to this song dozens of times and I brought to tears each and every time. Thank you for bringing attention to veteran issues like PTSD, homelessness and veteran suicide.
As a military veteran, thank you SO much for your reaction! ❤️
God bless our men and women that put their lives on the line, past, present and future....as a Vet myself you will always be remembered
I'm not cryin, you're crying! Who's cutting the onions? Great review and perspective. "Feed Love and Starve Hate" You're beautiful. In the closing words of a Slipknot set, "Take care of yourself! Take care of each other..."
That was the first time I experienced this band as well...it really tore me apart!!!
Joy Jean....excellent reaction. Thank you for respecting their sacrifice. God bless and much love.
God bless you beautiful.
Your face said what every American feels when they see those who gave all on their knees, lost, and needing help.
Thank you sweetie.
Thank you for letting the whole video play before saying anything, great response, our Vets deserve much better from the Government. They serve with honor and come back to a system that has unlimited resources for the welfare system but very limited for our Vets. The private sector has charities and organizations that try and pick up the slack that our Government leaves, it's vile, disgusting and shameful. I LOVE my country but despise the sham our Government has become.
Thank you for your words at the end. I'm 49 now, my 1st deployment I was 32. The command I was in was evil in many ways. They sent me to Baghdad with NO combat training or SERE, embedded with a Tier One unit, then sent another guy out to "watch" me. A week after he arrived, he pulled me aside and told me what he was told. First they said I was going to do a bunch of stupid things, but what he saw was 180 degrees different, so he felt the need to inform me. They also told him they expected, and intended, for me to not return. How do you react to being told your (immediate) chain of command planned your death. The awards I received upon my return only passed them off more. Unfortunately, for them, I did my job despite them telling me to do the wrong things. I went through three years of hell, and very nearly didn't make it out of that command. So yeah, I have nightmares to this day. I made some good, strong friends in the Tier One community, which only proved to solidify the hatred thrust upon me. And why, you ask? Because I refused to be a 'yesman'. They had a "good ol' boys club" going, but I refused to play. One of my battle buddies called me a year after I left the command to tell me some fun news: that command was kicked out of the entire AOR and banned from returning. A small piece of satisfaction, but not enough to alleviate the torturous memories.
Thank you for reacting to this. Being a veteran this video kicks me in the gut every time I watch it. The info in this video needs to get out there. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters.
My son just got back from overseas with the Army. He's on to become a police officer in a few months. He has wanted to serve and protect us since he saw the twin towers fall when he was 4 years old. It made a huge impression on him and I couldn't be more proud of him now!
This song WILL bring a tear to the eye. Does everytime I watch it.
I’m a combat veteran of Afghanistan and Somalia while in the Rangers and I also did 2 missions in Colombia South America. I understand most civilians don’t know what we went through and that’s ok, y’all shouldn’t. I’ve been out 20 years now and I can’t even believe what we did to this day. Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day is a way for people to show some love back to those that have everything and to those that have to much. Coming back with less than we left with will always hurt my heart. Those families will be damaged for ever. Thank u to all those that have served, are serving and to those that will serve.
Veterans Helping Veterans, we don't expect help from anywhere else, so loved that scene of 'look at me, remember me, you saved me!"
I come from a family full of Military veterans & my nephew is currently serving in the U.S Army Special Forces. It's so hard to watch the military to go unappreciated & not get the help they need, financially, physically, mentally, & etc.
My best wishes to your son. Many thanks from Australia
Thank you Empress for your humanity. Your reaction means a lot for those whose blood was spilt protecting others. Health and happiness for you AND the protectors always ❤️👍🙏.
I was one of those men... Seeing you're reaction filled me with hope and gratitude. Thank you. God Bless.
This by far is the best reaction video I have ever seen. No matter how many times I watch this video, I cry. It is the reaction of anyone that has a heart. It hurts to know the truth. Thank you for your video and reaction.
I love that ppl are doing reactions to this song and to this day all the reactions ive seen, ive never seen the reactor not break down.
A beautiful heartfelt reaction and a wonderful tribute to veterans , as a veteran myself this video always makes me sad
Thank God, we have some young people who have their heads and heart's in the right place!!! Thank you. I was in the Navy at the end of the Vietnam war. I was lucky, I never saw action, and I never got spit on. So many others were not so lucky!!! Thank you, again!!!
Thank you for your reaction. The truth is most Americans do support our vets, but they depend on the government and the government just don`t know what it`s doing.
@Robert Howard I`m with you Robert. I am not a veteran myself but I am with you, every one of you. I do give to vets and thankyou all for all you have done for our freedom.
I truly appreciate your reactions. Much respect.
Thank you for reacting to this video and not cutting any of it out.
Your reaction as it played, really showed how you felt. In my opinion there is nothing better then seeing a real true reaction.
May I suggest reacting to a song for us by Dolly Pardon "Jolene". It's on the lighter side (not a tear jerker) but I feel would be fun to see you react to it and hear your comments.
Love your channel and love your reactions!
Hi dear @Ed D, I already reacted to Jolene by Dolly Parton. You can check it out...
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN Darn it! I thought I saw all your reactions up to date.. Sorry. I will go back and see how I missed it.
Can't wait for your next reaction!
I had never seen that video or heard the song until tonight.
That one hit pretty deep. Brought back a lot of memories.
22 years…. Everything from Deaert Shield through New Dawn…
I’ve watched my buddies spiral… I’ve buried some….
22 a day
For some… the battle never ends
Gonna need some quiet time tonight after that one.
Thank you for listening and understanding. Saving your comments till the end. This is a true reaction bit.
8 year vet ..this song is hard go listen to but it opens thr discussion which was the purpose of this song ..
22 veterans a day at minimum take their own life's. Due to ptsd and other problems .. these men and women saw no politics only freedom for others ..
Love and respect
god bless all of you courageous brothers and sisters you inspire!!!!
After 25 years of service & 2 wars. Our veterans need more outreach. It’s not easy but we owe them 👍🇺🇸❤️
Thank you for your reaction. USMC 0311 vet really effin struggling with shite between too many surgeries and no more pain meds, poss terminal diagnosis last week at 38yo, Lesko Brandon, Milley and Marxism attempting an all or nothing global takeover. I wish I could have traded places with any one of my brothers who didn't come home...
I have seen this video and reactions to this video probably more than a hundred times and my reaction is always the same. The message hurts. I am one of the lucky ones. I never had ptsd or had to deal with homelessness or divorce due to my military service but I see it daily. Thank you for your kind words and reaction to this video. We all need to do better. 22 a day is 22 too many.
I tried hard, I Was in Afghanistan in 09. Lost a buddy there, I got home, went to school, became a medical professional. I thought that I could help myself by helping others. I descended into madness, lying to myself. I eventually lost my job and my apartment, nearly lost my life to my own hand. I was on a waiting list for the VA for months until the police got involved because I tried to kill myself. I can no longer work and am fully disabled, even though I look fine on the outside. Counselling and medication keeps me functional, but just barely. There are not enough resources out there to help all the vets that need it and I know there are guys and girls much worse off than me.
And we are also part of the problem, because someone who is a warrior, who is willing to die for others and sees themselves as a protector feels weak and powerless when asking for help. It takes more strength than we ever showed in battle to admit that we can't beat something, when all our lives we've been beating the odds, overcoming impossible obstacles, doing things that normal people would never attempt. But even we can't fight the demons in our head alone. Nobody can.
The end where he says ' Look at me, you saved my life brother 😭❤️.
Thank you all for your service we owe you a debt we can never repay it’s sad to see our veterans not getting the help they need
Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters
Thank you for caring about us veterans.
Your reaction tells me all i need to know about your heart; stay blessed and hopes the world gains more understanding like yours
This song makes me wonder where my high school bestfriends who signed up before 2007. Haven't heard from them in a decade and don't know what's become of them.
да. песня тежелая, сколько раз смотрю клип или слушаю, слезы на глаза наворачиваются
Ковер тапка смотрел?
I spent a year in the Persian Gulf....this song gets me everytime!!
I appreciate your showing this and understanding. I was part of the lead invasion into Afghanistan back in late September 2001. Little did I know that when I was at Walter Reed Hospital for 3 months, my wife, at the time, was planning a divorce because she got herself a boyfriend while I was gone. So, as you can imagine, because I was involved in 2 wars during this, my 6 children were taken out of my life. And why?... because I was gone so much? I really appreciated that from our own citizens.
Your brain never forgets what your eyes have seen
I was a homeless veteran and this hits home and I help the best I can
To any veterans scrolling through the comments. Thank you for your service. Never forget.
Quite simply....thank you
Beautiful Woman with a Beautiful Heart.. Excellent Reaction!!! ❤
I GAVE EVERYTHING! for all of you. I was not forced to do it. In fact i jumped at the opportunity to do it without hesitation, and do not want praise. I am not a hero, i am not a saint. What i do want is for you all to realize (the next time you meet a veteran) that man or woman is suppose to be dead, they are a walking ghost. They willingly gave their life in the fight for your freedom. I am homeless, and attempted suicide twice. Both times i could not do it, because of my loved ones.
I genuinely hope things can get progressively better for you as time moves on. I thank you for your service, my father served during Vietnam. He was a combat engineer and served 21 1/2 years, sadly he passed away from COPD and other complications in 2018.
I was unable to serve due to medical things which is extremely unfortunate, all of my being wanted to serve as my father did. 'It's in my blood.'
Can you get into contact with any of the veteran helping organizations to maybe get a permanent place to live? There was a person on the Free Range American podcast recently who operates an organization that helps home veterans. I'm on mobile so it's a little tough trying to find it while typing this message.
Edit:
It was with Daniel Vargas, he heads Operation Triage which mainly helps Wounded veterans with financial, home remodeling and advocacy to help veterans be productive in their communities. This organization may not apply to your situation, but I just mentioned it as an example.
Wow, randomly ran into this, it's rare to see another Nigerian that listens to Alt music. If you love this.. you'd love "battle born" and "living the dream" - same band
Thank you for saying what you did !
Thank you so much, young lady ❤️
Heart felt reaction. ..Made me cry too..
Yeah that was the 1st time seeing this vid, and couldn't keep my eyes dry... I barely watch videos ever, this was impactful.