The Lionhearted: Rudy Reyes

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2018
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ความคิดเห็น • 488

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +816

    I still think it's really impressive that he played himself in "Generation Kill", that must've been a really weird experience.

    • @formereverything4268
      @formereverything4268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      imagine a director telling you "cut - you have to sound more like Rudy Reyes" when you are Rudy Reyes. I think about that when I see Marcus Luttrel in Lone Survivor, where he's in a group of people, playing someone other than himself, and a different person five feet away is playing him. Besides the near-death (i.e. - knocked out, almost drowned, bleeding out, etc.), that is as close to an out-of-body experience as I could imagine.

    • @the_weeaboot8042
      @the_weeaboot8042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hopefully the director knows Rudy can act like himself better than anyone.

    • @blazingbleezy668
      @blazingbleezy668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@formereverything4268 lol.he actually helped set up every scene but I can't imagine that be hilarious

    • @larryl212
      @larryl212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      UHHH... the guy held his own around the "professional actors." Hard to believe Hollywood has NOT give him a career.

    • @thorbjrnforsberg994
      @thorbjrnforsberg994 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larryl212 Liberal Hollywood hates the military ...?

  • @Arjen511
    @Arjen511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +963

    I love you fruity Rudy!

  • @_Matsimus_
    @_Matsimus_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    Rudy you’re a legend

    • @DrewElGringasho
      @DrewElGringasho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Matsimus! A fantastic channel you have, thank you so much and my honest appreciation for your great content. Blessings to you, keep it up!!!

    • @Panzerbjorne
      @Panzerbjorne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always a class act Matsimus, you run a great TH-cam channel.

    • @FriedrichHecker1848
      @FriedrichHecker1848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      glad to find you here.

  • @Mattsretiring
    @Mattsretiring 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Incredible honesty. Displaying a "weakness" isn't weak. It takes courage to admit to your vulnerabilities

  • @mathewdennis5827
    @mathewdennis5827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1272

    It's ok if you think Rudy is hot. We all think he's hot !

    • @South_China_Sea_Yacht_Club
      @South_China_Sea_Yacht_Club 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      mathew dennis Jesus you’re beautiful

    • @jakespov9969
      @jakespov9969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Best series ever was Gen Kill. I'm not gay but that man is undeniably hot

    • @nicolomachiavelli1927
      @nicolomachiavelli1927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I wonder how long he will keep that dark black hair for. It seems odd that he has zero grey hairs. Also massive facial hair, but hardly any on the rest of him. What the hell? Most dudes would love to have that specific allocation. Instead I think the common thing is to lose the hair on your head, and watch the damn stuff regrow on your back, out of your nose and ears. FFS.

    • @busterbeagle2167
      @busterbeagle2167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mathew dennis hehehe

    • @busterbeagle2167
      @busterbeagle2167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wholly shit Rudy your a tough tough sob

  • @benjaminth10
    @benjaminth10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "There is a price to pay for the human experience when your profession is violence". It took years of thinking I was losing my mind to really come to terms with this.

  • @RS-jh2kl
    @RS-jh2kl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Rudy is exceptional. Met him at a Veteran Meetup in NYC, he worked out and then ran to the Meetup. Rudy is an intense individual. Good dude.

  • @Bryan-uw1ny
    @Bryan-uw1ny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Army 11B here. I'm in tears bro. Because I look at infantry OG's like you Rudy, and you seem 100 percent bulletproof. But your story broke me down bro. Made me look at the monster I am and just cry. Much love and respect to my Marine 03's.

    • @Condobius
      @Condobius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respect, brother

    • @jwarrior2011
      @jwarrior2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Respect and love man. I wasn't in the military but def saw my share of atrocities and understand the guilt of being too stressed and broken to do the right thing or too jaded to realize it. You're a good man

    • @1-501Infantry
      @1-501Infantry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey man when were you in? I was 501st out of JBER. Deployed 2009 2010 I got out 2011

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Rudy Reyes! He is featured in one of my favorite rock songs to work out to called “Glory” by SLT. It’s his voice from 42 seconds to 52 seconds 🤘🤘🤘. I love it 🪖
      th-cam.com/video/c-fUQKgxaOk/w-d-xo.html

  • @mrzed2349
    @mrzed2349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    My dad always said that a hard life makes good decent people. Here's the proof.

    • @Scoobz187
      @Scoobz187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thats true for like one out of a 100. Rudy is that 1!

    • @mrzed2349
      @mrzed2349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Dylan Ryan a lot of serial killers came from pretty decent homes. Bundy being one. The mind snaps sometimes the mind is fragile

    • @mrzed2349
      @mrzed2349 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dylan Ryan well Bundy admitted in an interview that he came from a great home. Dahlmer said the same. You can see the Bundy interview online

    • @rickeyryan303
      @rickeyryan303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrzed2349 they also lie about things that happen to them as kids...

    • @xINTENSORx
      @xINTENSORx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best let pain make them stronger

  • @dogwiththeteeth3135
    @dogwiththeteeth3135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    It kinda bugs me that people are quoting gen kill, when Rudy is talking about serious, life changing experiences.

    • @frozennumb69
      @frozennumb69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Everyone reacts different I understand what you mean. People think he is awesome it's not bad to quote from where we first learned of him l. Especially Ray's line come on it's awesome and true lol anyway I respect your opinion just dropping mine

    • @sanibel624
      @sanibel624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wonder if they know what many of us “civilians” know about the attacks on USS Liberty in 1967, Avalon Affair, the attacks on 9/11 ( 9/11 Suspects - Dancing Israelis, 9/11 War Games, 9/11 Trillions good documentary videos by James Corbett but you will find videos on these in many places and articles) who are the real snipers that are killing US soldiers are ( media just mentioning “Russians” but I have seen heard otherwise…) Larry Silverstein gave the “pull” down order on WTC 7(in July before the attacks on 9/11 he purchased such a large insurance different insurance companies had to get together to provide the coverage..)
      www.bitchute.com/video/AYyBaQDrXgsh/
      th-cam.com/video/yLnKiTmO64c/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/2XHm56O2NTI/w-d-xo.html
      Everything going in this country makes this forecast seem conservative…
      2025 Forecast from a military website.
      www.deagel.com/country/forecast.aspx

    • @payampoorsolhjouy2077
      @payampoorsolhjouy2077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, life changing -- like the life of that kid, that "human-animal" that he recalls.. I guess his life is also pretty "changed".. And now he is talking about how he wants to "cement our legacy"?!!!!

    • @graytshirt
      @graytshirt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, we all have our own baseline of reality I guess. This is a powerful video with an equally powerful message and thats my personal take away.

    • @badfoody
      @badfoody 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@payampoorsolhjouy2077 war

  • @MrAdamske
    @MrAdamske 5 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    A proper role model.

    • @JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon
      @JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes kicking crying disabled children.

    • @TheTrueNorth11
      @TheTrueNorth11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon Lies.

    • @DogeickBateman
      @DogeickBateman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon Ok Communist moron

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Rudy Reyes! He is featured in one of my favorite rock songs to work out to called “Glory” by SLT. It’s his voice from 42 seconds to 52 seconds 🤘🤘🤘. I love it 🪖
      th-cam.com/video/c-fUQKgxaOk/w-d-xo.html

  • @pikiwiki
    @pikiwiki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    what an honest guy.

    • @mrhappyface4181
      @mrhappyface4181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Can't build if you aren't honest about what you broke.... and what broke you.

  • @starkes411
    @starkes411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    This is a breathtaking interview... outstanding.

  • @BigFerg-hf6uv
    @BigFerg-hf6uv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    " I just joined the Infantry" Outstanding Rudy I love it.Stay strong brother love that mindset and energy

  • @JXC25
    @JXC25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wherever and whatever this man is doing, I hope he's comfortable. Warrior.

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Rudy Reyes! He is featured in one of my favorite rock songs to work out to called “Glory” by SLT. It’s his voice from 42 seconds to 52 seconds 🤘🤘🤘. I love it 🪖
      th-cam.com/video/c-fUQKgxaOk/w-d-xo.html

  • @e3IZrZ
    @e3IZrZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rudy is a good man molded by a cruel world. He didn't lose himself, he just grew into a better version of himself. The struggle is what builds us and influences our decisions, if we crumble at our lowest, we will shine at our highest. Just surviving isn't enough, you have to learn, grow, and rise above, the second you stop learning and start forgetting is when you are lost.

  • @floydchris6420
    @floydchris6420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    "It doesn't make you gay if you think Rudy is hot. Hell everyone thinks that"
    Fruity Rudy - the ultimate portrayal of a Recon Marine!! "Get some"!!

    • @takticalweeb9182
      @takticalweeb9182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha finally someone spoke

    • @mikeparaboschi5600
      @mikeparaboschi5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was he actually gay

    • @andrew9371
      @andrew9371 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikeparaboschi5600 i doubt it he mentioned having a fiance remember he said "were moving to san Francisco, there's no fat people there!"

    • @bettysparkles4988
      @bettysparkles4988 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andrew9371 fiancé can be male or female… and their destination choice is a bit 🌈

    • @andrew9371
      @andrew9371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bettysparkles4988 yeah but this was before they made degeneracy legal so he couldn't actually get married if he was gay this was like what 2002

  • @DbolOnlyGangster
    @DbolOnlyGangster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He’s the only celebrity I feel like has been through so much that the only thing he can do at this point is help. I don’t even want to imagine the hell that’s in Rudy’s head . I’m just so happy he’s alive and well and still caring . Thats incredible to me .

  • @Lee-nd4yf
    @Lee-nd4yf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    17 years later, still putting on that superhero suit hay rudy, fighting with words instead of bullets 👊

  • @pfdrtom
    @pfdrtom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Dude needs some big time acting roles thrown his way.

    • @kirkarvint.2017
      @kirkarvint.2017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He was in generation kill.that's where i first seen fruity rudi

    • @robertm346
      @robertm346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Perhaps some advanced acting classes first. He has everything else.

    • @DOGMA1138
      @DOGMA1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kirkarvint.2017 Well playing yourself doesn't count, they just couldn't find anyone that was as fruity as rudy.

    • @kmd4614
      @kmd4614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A real wolverine

    • @CHEESYHEAD684
      @CHEESYHEAD684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @digital1911 Nah, he said in this video he wants to keep working in Hollywood and get acting jobs
      /watch?v=CZvWl67Icn8

  • @tangocharlie9538
    @tangocharlie9538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Rudy, I'm so sorry that you've endured a lifetime of suffering. Your childhood taken from you and your adulthood sacrificed in service to others. May God bring you peace and take the pain from you. Semper Fi Marine

    • @tangocharlie9538
      @tangocharlie9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @P Ivan Sanchez Not really sure what you're tryin to say there.

    • @tangocharlie9538
      @tangocharlie9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @P Ivan Sanchez Thank you for clarifying that. I agree.

  • @SergeyLevitin
    @SergeyLevitin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Руди великолепен. From Russia with respect.

  • @joeyrabbit9088
    @joeyrabbit9088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rudy Reyes is a true American hero. Not just his war fighting, but his message afterwards.

  • @chadhendrixson9840
    @chadhendrixson9840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I tell ya what, that part about the kid ripped my fkn heart out. Cant even imagine and may God have mercy on us all

  • @chizorama
    @chizorama 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A hard life forged a beautiful mind, even with it grappling with such terrible things. This is what wisdom looks like.

  • @busterbeagle2167
    @busterbeagle2167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My lord. What a story. You should be proud of yourself.
    Thank you doesn’t cover it.
    Many many thanks for serving.

  • @UndefinedBailiwick
    @UndefinedBailiwick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    "The worst part about treating those combat boys from the Great War wasn't that they'd had their flesh torn - it was that they had had their souls torn out. I couldn't bear to look into your eyes one day and see no love there no spark no... no life. That would break my heart."
    I guess Rudy is proof you can get your soul back.

    • @ronanmurphy3923
      @ronanmurphy3923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Eugenes Sledges father right.

    • @housinauthority5258
      @housinauthority5258 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bare*

    • @saharafox8209
      @saharafox8209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dont fool yourself hes still searching for it. I hope you find Rudy semper fi

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Rudy Reyes! He is featured in one of my favorite rock songs to work out to called “Glory” by SLT. It’s his voice from 42 seconds to 52 seconds 🤘🤘🤘. I love it 🪖
      th-cam.com/video/c-fUQKgxaOk/w-d-xo.html

  • @3rdlineplug
    @3rdlineplug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rudy is a true warrior. So much respect for this man.

  • @dsn1964
    @dsn1964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Jesus.....the story about the Iraqi 'animal child'.........and when it hit him later when his 2-year old cried in the restaurant..........

  • @Kevin-em4lk
    @Kevin-em4lk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His story is amazing.....hats off to you, sir!

  • @stellashepherd844
    @stellashepherd844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing and human being. Beautiful inside and out. I had no idea his childhood was so horrible.

  • @hectortellez7776
    @hectortellez7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, life is pain! We must change our selves, as men! Thank you sir!

  • @goldzior1128
    @goldzior1128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love seeing Sunny San Diego as the background. Miss my hometown. Thank for the video, as well. Certainly an interesting man.

  • @ryudragonpunch9025
    @ryudragonpunch9025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rudy your humility is nothing short of extraordinary, stay strong brother keep it going. Semper Fi!

  • @vgahren
    @vgahren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don’t know him, but he seems to be the most genuine person. Willing to open up and expose old wounds to demonstrate the importance of seeking out help, if it will save even one person.

  • @colinparnell3029
    @colinparnell3029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou for your strength, and for your vulnerability. ...thankyou

    • @beezybeez5971
      @beezybeez5971 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Rudy Reyes! He is featured in one of my favorite rock songs to work out to called “Glory” by SLT. It’s his voice from 42 seconds to 52 seconds 🤘🤘🤘. I love it 🪖
      th-cam.com/video/c-fUQKgxaOk/w-d-xo.html

  • @akimjocelyn4387
    @akimjocelyn4387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    listening to this on veterans day, much respect to Rudy,

  • @videowatcher495
    @videowatcher495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love you Rudy. I pray you find peace in your mind, heart, and soul. You are a good man, you try to do good by everyone. You can not be blamed for some of the things you have done, only the things which you have experienced can cause that.

  • @OIFJESSE
    @OIFJESSE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for sharing Rudy we chewed the same dirt during the invasion brother RCT-1

  • @sunnywang3120
    @sunnywang3120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t know the background of Rudy. It’s inspiring of his journey. Much respect!

  • @locksmithdb5987
    @locksmithdb5987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rudy is a warrior poet! Amazing human being!

  • @SurferBum1002
    @SurferBum1002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nothing but respect. You're an amazing role model.

  • @loumorales72
    @loumorales72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well said Rudy ,God bless you.

  • @andressapper5752
    @andressapper5752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOLLYWOOD!!!!!! Your a force of nature Mr. Reyes, wish you all the best Hero. Thank you
    Semper Fidelis

  • @Gunnyk1567
    @Gunnyk1567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rudy you have such a good heart. A strong yet tender warrior’s heart. So admirable.

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The man ...excellence on everything this guy reminds me of the one diamond amongst the coals . It's in our blood as men to gather together and do what's right for women and children and the world .

  • @marcelogonzalezdiaz6335
    @marcelogonzalezdiaz6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rudy legend!!!!!! A hug from Chile.🇨🇱

  • @haydenmuttee4671
    @haydenmuttee4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit rudy, this adds just even more respect than i already had for this man, he is such a role model.

  • @KidnapSix
    @KidnapSix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rudy you are an inspiration brother.

  • @whatabouttheearth
    @whatabouttheearth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    me too, when I joined the Corps i didnt want to Kill I wanted to protect, as a member of the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team I did just that, I protected many people and ships from planned attacks after 9-11, I dont regret defending human beings, it did start to get convoluted and confusing though so I got out but when i did alot of my friends died the next year, I felt really weird, like I abandonned my friends when they needed me, i got wreckless driving charges and buried myself in alchohol. I hated almost every day in the Corps but for some reason I miss it alot, I think about it every day. no matter what they told you Devil, you are not a machine, its ok to feel.
    I wished people knew we are usually not the way we are usually portrayed.

    • @TheCousinEddie
      @TheCousinEddie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even the bravest, strongest people need help sometimes. Stay strong brother. If you haven't done so, get online and apply for your VA benefits, you've already earned them with your service. If you want some assistance send me a DM. God Bless.

    • @johnwanderin3872
      @johnwanderin3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think Generation Kill and some of the documentaries/reality shows that came out of Iraq and Afghanistan do a good job of showing that human element of US military personnel. It shows the light heartedness and personalities of our soldiers, Marines and Airmen when nothing is happening but how that switch flips and it’s all business when shit hits the fan.

    • @JJ-si4qh
      @JJ-si4qh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is better the less civilians know. They can know it is difficult, but they don't need to know why

    • @sanibel624
      @sanibel624 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if you guys know what many of us “civilians” know about the attacks on USS Liberty in 1967, Avalon Affair, the attacks on 9/11 ( 9/11 Suspects - Dancing Israelis, 9/11 War Games, 9/11 Trillions good documentaries by James Corbett but you will find videos on these topics in many places and articles) and who are the real snipers that are killing US soldiers in the middle east ( media just mentioning “Russians” but I have seen heard otherwise…) Larry Silverstein gave the “pull” down order on WTC 7(in July before the attacks on 9/11 he purchased such a large insurance different insurance companies had to get together to provide the coverage..)
      www.bitchute.com/video/AYyBaQDrXgsh/
      th-cam.com/video/yLnKiTmO64c/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/2XHm56O2NTI/w-d-xo.html
      Everything going in this country makes this forecast seem conservative…
      2025 Forecast from a military website.
      www.deagel.com/country/forecast.aspx

    • @doncavallacci218
      @doncavallacci218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Semper Fi brother.

  • @joeJoe-pb3su
    @joeJoe-pb3su 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are a survivor. Thanks for service sir. I know your pain. I have felt like that. It's hard for me to hear kids cry I get chocked up sometimes and feel what you discribed sometimes . God bless you Rudy.

  • @cripplehawk
    @cripplehawk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    *Corrected on 2/21/20 for name correction*
    The story with the child is almost identical with something that happened to another Marine in another war...Eugene Sledge "Sledgehammer" in Okinawa (WW2). Basically he and another Marine "SNAFU" Shelton stumbled upon a crying baby among-st the dead in a hut who is probably the only survivor in a Mortar attack that wrecked the small village. and not really caring or even approaching the baby. They just watched him cry until another Marine comes and chastises them for just standing there saying "The hell is wrong with you 2?". The other Marine picked up the baby comfort him a little and left with the baby.
    Anyway I hope Rudy is doing well.

    • @dootdoot1828
      @dootdoot1828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Pacific eh?

    • @joesauter3918
      @joesauter3918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His real name isn't "Sledgehammer" lol, I'd say read his book if you're interested after watching the series

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes reminds me of a story I heard years ago.. dudes who had been in Vietnam that all grew up together in the same neighborhood 1 talking about being on a mission and it's raining and he finds a baby where other people were dead he's talked about climbing some kind of rock formation with a big crevice and just hiding in there all night protecting the baby and holding it 'til he could get it to safety .

    • @navy9116
      @navy9116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude, the man's name is Eugene Sledge, Sledgehammer was his nickname. The story you told is from HBO TV series called Pacyfic. I am not sure if it happened for real or is it just made up for better story. I recommend reading Sledge's book "With The Old Breed on Peleliu and Okinawa".

  • @RKB74
    @RKB74 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, sir!

  • @factbeaglesarebest
    @factbeaglesarebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know what you know brother, but god bless you man. I can’t even imagine.

  • @charlieghague
    @charlieghague 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My roommate and his brothers are friends with Rudy. Never met him myself but he has one hell of a story. Amazing.

  • @rodrigodelallata7140
    @rodrigodelallata7140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    good to see you Rudy

  • @kevinphair6843
    @kevinphair6843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Rudy . May peace come to you

  • @wheelman1324
    @wheelman1324 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rudy? That is very moving. Semper Fidelis.

  • @mikegrupe3694
    @mikegrupe3694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock Rudy. Keep on keeping it real.

  • @CharlieJulietSierra
    @CharlieJulietSierra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn brother! Respect! I wanted to cry.

  • @DrLesleyStevens
    @DrLesleyStevens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I bet he is an amazing father. It's painful to be so self aware and face it. That's a warrior.

  • @admonishthemetal2926
    @admonishthemetal2926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Rudy

  • @FriedrichHecker1848
    @FriedrichHecker1848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the time it needs to unpack, yeah that's true words. It's been 8 years as of now for me and I still feel lost in the world.

  • @anthonyromanzocarr7712
    @anthonyromanzocarr7712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now we find our true Dharma love you bro.

  • @jimmysykes9766
    @jimmysykes9766 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Semper Fi brother, hope your well man, you put the whole thing rite in perspective for the civil with that, again hope your well.

    • @sanibel624
      @sanibel624 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if you guys know what many of us “civilians” know about the attacks on USS Liberty in 1967, Avalon Affair, the attacks on 9/11 ( 9/11 Suspects - Dancing Israelis, 9/11 War Games, 9/11 Trillions good documentary videos by James Corbett but you will find videos on these in many places and articles) who are the real snipers that are killing US soldiers are ( media just mentioning “Russians” but I have seen heard otherwise…) Larry Silverstein gave the “pull” down order on WTC 7(in July before the attacks on 9/11 he purchased such a large insurance different insurance companies had to get together to provide the coverage..)
      www.bitchute.com/video/AYyBaQDrXgsh/
      th-cam.com/video/yLnKiTmO64c/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/2XHm56O2NTI/w-d-xo.html
      Everything going in this country makes this forecast seem conservative…
      2025 Forecast from a military website.
      www.deagel.com/country/forecast.aspx

  • @Mr_Damion_Scott
    @Mr_Damion_Scott 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Brother.

  • @PermanentHigh
    @PermanentHigh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Big ups Rudy Reyes!

  • @kokapeli
    @kokapeli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Rudy, God bless and protect all children that need help, God bless our VETS.

  • @carlosbeato1
    @carlosbeato1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are more of a hero than I thought.

  • @mitalsardesai660
    @mitalsardesai660 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking at this dude makes me want to work out more. Legend

  • @danthedrivingman6415
    @danthedrivingman6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daniel Howard St. Louis, Missouri i picked you up in my 🚕 taxi here years ago 1 night we jammed and you gave me insights! I am a 11 Bravo army infantry air assualt soldier. Brother! God bless you. Hope is all is well. Dandanthedrivingman

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything happens for a reason Rudy. Don't let it bring you down . These things have happened to me as well in life . I really don't know what to make of who that person was when "life's moments" happen but I do believe it happens for a reason like keeping us in check that we are not crazed killers when in survival or attack mode . I wish you and your family the best . I just watched generation kill all these years later and it's been a great 3rd time through the series .

  • @cdr861532
    @cdr861532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    If you want to know why we have the best military in the history of this world, just take a look at guys like Fruity Rudy. The guy is a bad ass with some serious brain power. His self-awareness is crazy. These are the kind of people we have at the tip of the spear. Most of the special ops guys (and many people in the military in general) are like Rudy. They are very smart and very compassionate......and at the same time, lethal ass dudes. Much respect to you guys....much respect.

    • @JohnDoe69986
      @JohnDoe69986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cdr861532 everything balances out. That mean aggressive guy has a purpose just like the guy that’s a bit more compassionate. But without both in the same group neither are as effective.

    • @samanders2676
      @samanders2676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The greatest thing about the military is that these guys are way too humble (and for good reasons) than what they really are: real time badasses thousands of men can only day dream of.

    • @ljilhk
      @ljilhk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      smart ? i dont think so bud

    • @LowDragProductions45
      @LowDragProductions45 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ljilhkstfu 🙌🤣

  • @philconey11
    @philconey11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need more Rudy's in this world.

  • @codyshanecanales4069
    @codyshanecanales4069 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Reyes. Semper Fi brother

  • @TeurastajaNexus
    @TeurastajaNexus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beast! Respect earned!

  • @Garrus1995
    @Garrus1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An exceptional Marine, but more than that, an exceptional human being in general. A man who faced darkness before, during and after his service and emerged stronger than ever. I am grateful that men like Rudy Reyes exist.

  • @AntiCitizenX
    @AntiCitizenX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's not the bad things that define you. It's the willingness to see them in yourself and resolve to do better.

  • @barfy-man3628
    @barfy-man3628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful human.

  • @SouthernFriedCyanide
    @SouthernFriedCyanide 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always thought what's so cool about Rudy is just how honest he is about himself

  • @cornpopwasabaddude69
    @cornpopwasabaddude69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My heart longs for that sandbox. It's been 7 years and I still haven't readjusted. I wish you the best brother.

    • @multiplay2.023
      @multiplay2.023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't repeat the moment, but you can revisit that time in your mind

  • @michaelwittmann8720
    @michaelwittmann8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rudy your a beautiful individual !

  • @rubenvalenzuela8901
    @rubenvalenzuela8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Would love to hear this guys full story on the jocko podcast someday I’m sure he has some lessons to be shared.

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well expressed , thank You for sharing . I was USAF 1986-1992 . I ride in support of Patriot Guard Riders , I support WWP and Mission 22 . I have My own one man initiative I call " Flags for Families on Memorial Day " . Take care and stay with Us .

  • @tenko8519
    @tenko8519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fav Marine if the show! Fruity Rudy is such a character 😊.

  • @thegulagarchipelago5921
    @thegulagarchipelago5921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's called PTSD Matey! We unfortunately have it! I live with it Everyday. I'm Semi ok now. I just these days like to be myself. I still get the bad, sweaty dreams. But that's ok. I don't like physiologist at All. But 5 years ago I got a Great one purely by accident. She's Great!! She said to me that those memories will Always be with me. It's What I do with them!!
    Today I'm a Proud Father of a Wonderful Young Woman!! She's 16 now and I love to see her developing as a Good and Decent Woman!!
    Such is Life!!!

  • @tenson2410
    @tenson2410 ปีที่แล้ว

    very open talk , I hope you find peace brother.....

  • @eatingelizabethsfrizbee
    @eatingelizabethsfrizbee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi my brother you have earned your paddle.

  • @balderrising1
    @balderrising1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man.. I Love this guy. .. Not just because he's a fellow Marine, but because of who he is as a Human Being. He is an Excellent example.. of a balanced and good Human Being.. and I Love my Brother. This guy.. He's a Good guy. Semper Fidelis.

  • @thedodubb
    @thedodubb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great story

  • @maxpain1947
    @maxpain1947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi brother. Some things can never be fixed.

  • @Justforfun-ek7et
    @Justforfun-ek7et 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fucking motivator! I am happy he is willing to talk about his experiences and share the stories, there are things I will not talk about and I know lots of my friends won't talk about, this is like therapy and it helps immensely.

  • @joepipito7431
    @joepipito7431 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GOD BLESS RUDY
    💪💪👍👍🙏🙏

  • @sierrahp
    @sierrahp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I strive for your ideals, Sgt Reyes.

  • @tecumseh_g1931
    @tecumseh_g1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn dude this brought tears

  • @searcherT
    @searcherT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rudy I hope you are able to purge all the bad from your system. I grew up with a father that was violent and insane from being a teenager in Europe during the Nazi Occupation. So for the sake of your children I hope you are able to wring it out of yourself like a sponge . I'll be praying for you.

  • @robertwagner4375
    @robertwagner4375 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi...
    God speed brother.

  • @kmd4614
    @kmd4614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved him in Ultimate Survival Alaska...made the show.

    • @BeardedBaldGuy87
      @BeardedBaldGuy87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish he could've finished that show. I think he broke his leg?

  • @aaron4241
    @aaron4241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez Rudy you age in reverse! Appreciate your words.

  • @fit4lifenickzagorov592
    @fit4lifenickzagorov592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Atta Boy Rudy we salute you Sir.