Navy Vet here. Did a tour in Iraq in 09. I can't watch this video. Listening is hard enough. Survivors guilt is what I deal with. Lost a guy I went to highschool/boot with. Cried like a baby when I first watched this video. Keep up the vids guys!
Right there with ya brother. US vet and you're a million percent correct survivors guilt is the b*t h I live as well. Between this one and wrong side of heaven I break almost immediately because I know what both songs are about.
Hey Guys, all my Respekt for every Veteran... Iam from Germany im was in Afghanistan too as medic helper, ITS hard.. i got mutiple ptsd, my girlfriend Jumped on ICE ( train ) im feel the blood every night, Pictures of the JUMP etc..... You too got a sub greetings from Germany
One of my best friend was a volunteer and went to Fallujah, he still suffers from PTSD and you can see it in his eyes that he's a broken man and that he won't be the same ever again
I totally understand and and all you can do is just be there for him. Nobody comes home from combat the exact same as before they left. Trust me some things cant be unseen in your mind. Tell my brother to keep fighting the good fight, keep his mind busy, press on through life the best he can and God bless!!
The official notification regs say a Chaplin and a medic. You could see the lapel pins when they were at the door. Part of his survivor's guilt was that he talked his friends into joining up with him and three of them died. The Army has a buddy program. You all have to choose the same MOS and then Army will guarantee that you go through training together and go on your first deployment together. After that the Army can send you where it needs you. Survivors who re-up usually do it for one of two reasons, they want to save others who are still in country, or they have a death wish. An old Nam vet here and even after all these years I still have bad days.
Just a small correction neither Ivan or any member of 5FDP served in the military. The band does however greatly support the US military and they do a lot of work with veterans organizations. This is why as a veteran I love this band. I don't much care if any members of any bands I like have served as long as they're honest in their support of my brothers and sisters and myself. As long as they'll put their money where their mouths are when it comes to supporting the organizations that support us. Second, Dexter (who wrote the song) wrote and rewrote it at least twice for 2 separate reasons. The first time he wrote it in response to a shooting at a local ice cream shop. He later rewrote it to reflect his anger at the auto accident that took his girlfriends life. Just a couple corrections is all and in no way intended to take away from anyone's knowledge. Still a great song. It's still a great meaning behind the song no matter which version you like more.
I'm married to a combat vet who suffers from severe PTSD. I watch him struggle every single day with anxiety, depression and multiple other issues related to his combat experiences. He suffers from horrible guilt about the deaths of others. It's heart breaking. All anyone can do is offer to listen. They will not ask for help. You often won't know how much pain they're in until it's too late.
Much respect to your husband as a fellow combat vet. Much respect to you for staying by his side as he struggles. That above anything else you can ever possibly do is what will mean the most to him in the long run. It's important not to push him to talk to you. Just ensure he knows you're there and you're there to listen whenever he needs it.
"They will not ask for help. You often won't know how much pain they're in until it's too late." U.S. Army Ret. this is one of the truest things I've ever read.
You can see the pain in your dad’s face right as it starts!!! Your pain is has not been in vain. Thank you both for your service!!! Which I don’t say much to Americans but honestly thank you!!
Both my husband and I are Vets. We also have 2 sons who are enlisting. As proud as i am of them, i am scared sh^tless for them too. They made their decisions consciously. Oldest is 22 and youngest just turned 20. They are going Navy and airforce but i know this is no guarantee of safety. My husband was Navy and still was in combat. I was navy then army. We told our boys our stories hoping to lead them away from it cause we worry they may experience the things we have. We are physically broken and continually are emotionally and mentally healing. They dont know how worried we are as we only show support for their decisions and want them to know how proud we are of them but its hard. It makes it gard because i also get to hear other Vets stories everyday as a part of the work i do. I just hope and pray everyday that they will serve with less damage than my husband and I had to endure. Thank you both for your service and for being able to look in that camera and be authentic and real for everyone hear. You have no idea how.many of us need to see that and how many people you may help. With all my heart, thank and much love from here in Texas❤❤❤
Firefighter here. 9/11 happened and we were recalled to our stations because they thought a local nuclear power station would be attacked. Thank you for your service!
as a PMC S.OP veteran myself I have meet many brothers and sisters from different branches of military life and S.OP..much respect to all of you.. from Ontario Canada
When I woke up at Walter Reed hospital I was broken in body and my soul, I lost four of my men that were closer then brothers, my scars i carry I believe I deserve and the black bracelet I wear reminds me that I wished not to wake up. The pain and guilt I carry will always live with me. I still cannot be around people. War is truly hell
I had my appendix removed at Walter reed, In active duty I was stationed at Ft. Meade. Ill tell you what I have told many. I suffer from survivors guilt also, We owe it to those we lost to live our lives the best we can in honor of them, I think that's what they would want. Stay strong my friend and keep fighting the good fight. A big SALUTE to you and those you lost! God bless!
My beautiful nephew did 2 tours of Afghanistan with the ADF. He has suffered such severe PTSD that he was suicidal, my sister had to go and take him for help and he was in the foetal position in the backseat sobbing. We were terrified, we had already lost one grandchild to suicide for a different reason, and the thought of losing him was unbearable. He has lost at least 4 mates since deployment to suicide. The ADF are shit, they do nothing. My nephew joined the Police and they are the ones who took care of him. He is better, about to become a father, but still has days when he rings my sister crying. He still cannot work. He has a wonderful partner who understands and is very calm, and she has helped him enormously. They are getting married in Greece next year and we’re all going from Australia. To see him married and happier is such a blessing to us! Love you so much David ❤️
Thank you for your comment Karen. reading your story brought tears to my eyes because I know what your nephew (my brother) is going threw. It is very unpredictable when you wake up the next day as to how you are gonna feel. PTSD doesn't care about your schedule or what you have planed the day. If you will give his this message from me. Brother! keep fighting the good fight and know your are never alone in the fight, I have your back along with your loved ones if you need me and I'm sure I speak for most other veterans out there. Together there is nothing we cant overcome! There was a long time I suffered alone because I thought I was superman and could do it on my own. Then I came to the realization that asking for help doesn't make you weak, it only proves you are strong, because it take a man of immense courage to ask for help! There is no shame in it! You keep telling yourself " I made it threw hell over there and although I came home with scares physical or mental, I will not let it defeat me...Because I am a veteran. And I will continue To be there for my loved ones just as I did for my country! God bless you brother, I love you! and keep your mind busy with hobbies if you can, it helped me. try to never have an idle mind. A huge SALUTE!!! to you and your loved ones!!! Thank you again Karen for the comment!
@@daolman8226 thank you so much for your comments. Our David has suffered terribly, but no worse than so many thousands of others around the world. U til it occurs in your family, or within your orbit of friends, you have no idea of the torment that they and you go through. I certainly didn’t. My biggest fear when he went was that he would be killed. Yet our aunt knew as soon as he was deployed that he would suffer terrible mental anguish as she is a nurse and has seen it herself. He immersed himself in computer war games and self medicated when he was deployed home. All very unhealthy choices which just made everything even worse for him. He joined the police here and was only on patrol for a short time after graduating, again really not a good choice for someone with PTSD. But the Police have been remarkable and have taken much better care of his mental health than the ADF even though his PTSD was not caused by serving the Police. They have been fantastic! I appreciate your kind words very much, and send my love to you, for some peace in your mind, your heart and your soul. With best wishes for your healing from Australia.
@@karenglenn6707 Stay strong Karen and I pray all will be well for you all. Veterans who have loved ones like you around them are in good hands, thank you for all that you do for him.
He wasn’t a marine, he never served but this whole band does soooooo damn much for us veterans!!! Not to take away from it but still!!! They are our biggest supporters and I love them for that!
@@daolman8226 i wish I could do much more it’s so sad to see how much vets gets homeless after all the did so we can stay safe inside our homes like the ffdp video wrong side of heaven first time it made me cry and look what I could do for the Dutch vets
This one hit too hard. I left Ramadi after a 12 month tour in 2006. Our Brigade lost 85 men, and over 400 seriously wounded. 5 of them were my friends. I was almost killed TWICE within the first 9 hours on the ground by rocket & mortar attacks while just on base. We operated as armored cav scouts and engaged the enemy on an almost daily basis. I probabaly almost died 2 dozen times but was extremely lucky. Rest in Power my brothers, see you at Fiddlers Green when my tour is over in this realm. We will laugh again like we always did. I wear them on my wrist now along with a cousin who was killed in Afghanistan 5 years later. Thank you for sharing your thoughts & feelings with so many who just don't understand what PTSD is or does to people. Every day can be a struggle. One day at a time we march forward. Keep up the great work brothers.
ohhhhh BROTHER!!!!! cav scout here also and my son. you be safe brother, 19D!!! and if it comes to the then we will drink together at fiddlers green!!!!
@@daolman8226 Love you & your son even more now! My sons in Ft. Riley right now as a Combat Engineer. You ever need ANYTHING in Pennsylvania, you let me know. Scouts look out for another forever.
Highly emotional video! No one truly knows the pain you go through like your brothers in arms. Very informative too, I learned what significance the black bands hold as well. I have so much respect for you and all other veterans who served to protect and defend even the ungrateful of us..♥️
The airborne beret just signifies the unit affiliation. The lady on the right had crosses on her lapel signifying she’s a chaplain. I accompanied my chaplain on a notification to a mother who lost her 19 year old son, be both had maroon berets.
My dad navy seal vet(32yrs old), my uncle Vietnam vet(64yrs old) both died. June 1 2021 my son (18yrs old) left for basic training national guard, now at AIT. June 3 2021 my car flipped and rolled six times before stopping. June 29 2022 my 14 year old daughter died in a homicide car crash. This song was played at her funeral. My son and I were also attacked with a machete Oct 6 2022. This song pulls my heart and everytime I hear it I cry. TO ALL SURVIVING SOLDIERS AND OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE APPRECIATED. ALSO TO ALL SURVIVERS OF ALL HARDSHIPS ARE ALL FIGHTERS
Respect to you all. I can't help but think he's not expecting to come back this time. Also this song was performed by The Offspring on their Ixnay on the Hombre album. It was about the time my Dad died from brain tumours . Their version was a lot heavier and there was much screaming and tears as I let loose my emotions in my car.
Thank you both for your service. I am not a veteran, but I hold veterans in the highest regard. Every time I see this video, it's a punch in the gut, but I love seeing how people react, and I know this is all too real to combat veterans. The hurt I feel watching doesn't compare to the pain they feel daily. Thank you too for your honest reaction and the informative tidbits. I learned something from y'all. I am looking forward to seeing more reactions.
Ivan moody himself, lead vocalist, never served himself, but he has unbelievable respect for our troops. Zoltan Bathory served but i don’t know if it was for the US or his home country. Yeah this song and video is very well written and played. And btw, thank you for your service 🫡❤️🇺🇸
Zoltan served in the Czech army if im not mistaken. If I remember correclty he was compelled to serve as the country still remained behind the iron curtain and was communist/socialist in nature
What I appreciate the most about you guys is no apologies for emotion. Bad a** men cry. Yeah we can cry. Doesn’t mean we won’t rip your arms off. I served in the army 95-98. I had so much guilt after 9/11. Not necessarily for the country. Which I absolutely love. And why I signed that dotted line. But because my brothers were going to war and I wasn’t there beside them. It’s funny how service works and impacts you. I’m fortunate to not have gone. Yet I feel like a coward for not. You did what I could not. Major credit to you!
@Da Ol' Man: First, I want to thank you both for your service. I myself am a Navy vet, and I have both a younger brother and an uncle, both Marines. When my brother came home, he struggled with survivor's guilt, and for whatever reason, I was able to help him through that. A Battle Buddy of his took a bullet from a Dragunov rifle overseas, that was meant for my brother. The man died in my brother's arms. Second, I have another song from a symphonic metal band called Ravenia. They released a song called "We All Died For Honor," and it, too, is about survivor's guilt. And all I can really say is, survivor's guilt, like war itself, knows no nation. At this point in time, it's why my heart goes out to the men fighting in eastern Ukraine, because I'm sure some of them also have to deal with survivor's guilt as well. Thanks so much for your heartfelt reaction, gents. Here's to hoping we #EndThe22 and #EndThe5000 one day. (' ')7
First thing, thank you for your service. I grew upon San Diego, my dad his 3 brothers were in the Navy that makes me a Navy brat. My nephew was a proud Marine. He enlisted right out of high school. When he got home from his 5th deployment, we got the call he had become 1 of the 22 a day. He was 25 years old.
OMG! I'm so sorry. My son is in these videos with me and he joined the guard, he is 24. And he lost some of his brothers the same way. You don't know how much I'm hurting inside for you right now. Prayers!
Just FYI, We just recorded the next video and at the beginnings I'm talking about comments and I'm referring to your comment, I don't mention your name, just the situation. I just wanted you to know your comment prompted me to say that in the new video to let everyone know we care.
This was the hardest one for me to watch when it came out but in a weird way helped me realize I wasn't the only on who felt like this while watching this video
I only discovered ffdp a few months ago. I listened to the offspring's version of this song almost daily back in the 90s but never realised ffdp had covered it. Love this version. Also the 1st video I have seen from you guys so I'll be watching some more. I am civilian but have huge respect for those who serve in our defence forces. My grand father served in the Australian light horse during ww2, his brother toured Borneo at the same time, My father and uncle both served in Vietnam so while I am a civilian, I am well aware of the scars our defence personnel wear for the rest of their lives after returning. The worst part is the scars that can't be seen with the eye are usually the scariest.
Can I make a couple of suggestions from an Aussie perspective? This is almost an anthem here. It doesn't get a lot of play any more because it's an old song and a lot of people find it hard to listen to. th-cam.com/video/mGDhzVi1bqU/w-d-xo.html
I'm a rap music fan. A couple of years ago an Aussie rap group came out with this as part of triple j's like a version. Basically, the radio station invites their most popular artists to cover well known songs and play them live. This is what the the herd came up with. I love how it's much more modern but also doesn't dilute the message of the original song. th-cam.com/video/Vsi2TtRfejA/w-d-xo.html
ivan moody the singer comes from a family of vets and some of the band members served as well and been through it all i dont know if ivan served him self but they have been very forth bringing in supporting the cause
I am not a vet. I want to join but I have cerebral palsy and a paralyzed stomach. Even before my stomach started even with a mild case of cp I am a part time wheelchair user and I was told I would put others at risk. My brother, cousin, and grand parents (many) served. My brother and cousin are currently enlisted. I have the highest respect for those who serve. I have ptsd from bad childhood and medical. It’s hard. But I will say, the effects of war, I can never understand but I will always support the veterans that struggle with it. Even if it’s just listening or a small smile in passing. Thank you all for your service.
My friend your support means more than you ever know. Just like I said in my video there are so many people wanting to join and do their part just like yourself but for reasons beyond your control they are not permitted to do so. And I in my eyes you are just as heroic as anyone who serves, because I know where your heart is. Thank you so much troop! and you stay well ok. God bless you and your loved ones!
Bro respect from a vet in same boat my stomach wont process solids started with cp and put me in a chair im sorry your dealing with this also its so very painful and you still wish to serve others respect my brother
@@jonkorpi6061 I’m sorry that you understand what it’s like. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I have two feeding tubes (1 goes to my stomach and other to my intestines.) and a central line. I will say, if you ever get seriously bad, just take the tubes. It helps so much with the meds for cp and the stomach. It saved my life. Thank you for all you’ve done. Stay strong!
I watched the towers fall when I was five, but I remember it just like it was yesterday, one of my earliest memories in fact. I remember feeling that I wished I was old enough to do something. I leave for basic training with the Marines in November.
Lucas! I must tell you. If you felt that at such a young age and held that in your heart for this long...then you were born to be a warrior and a protector of this nation. A big SALUTE!! to you my brother and all of your loved ones. No doubt you will be a great marine!! Be safe and God bless!!!!
Brothers during My Service It was My Genuine Priveledge to Serve as a Member of a MP Honor burial Detail, Allowed to Walk Our Fallen Brothers Home With The Respect And Honor They Deserved! I'll be thrilled if I Never Have to Lay another Brother Down for any reason other than exceeding Old Age! God Loves You Brother, and so do I! Never Alone! Never Forgotten!
Respect to you for reviewing this video. Its a great track and I like F.F.D.P, but I cannot watch the video without tears. 😥 Im a 12 year British Army veteran who lost both my legs and left arm in Iraq. Hit an I.E.D. in a Wolf WMIK, blew the front off the vehicle killing the driver and taking my legs and arm with it. According to E.O.D. it turned out to be six soviet legacy mortars all strapped together. Still have P.T.S.D. to this day but alot better with time and heap loads of counselling. Stay strong brothers!! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Originally an offspring song about loss of a close person , but really fits what vets go through loosing a person they know. It sucks ether way, but a powerful video. Thank u both 4 ur service and watching it. Ppl just don't, for the most part, appreciate what u risk in service to our country. I do.
Thank all you vets for everything you do. I wanted to serve myself right after 9/11 and like you I was pist even as a kid I understood what just happen. Unfortunately I was born with a eye disability tht can't be corrected . Lot of friends from my highschool went straight to the service. My buddy deals with survivor guilt bad I tellem I'm here to listen and that's what I do just listen. He's been blown up 3 times shot twice and stabbed. He tells me all the time he doesn't understand why them and not me. The only thing I can tell him is that the big guy has bigger things for you. I lost so many friends to the war. It's truly hard to see your friend or family come home with a flag draped over them. I miss everysingle one of them. Thank you all again for everything y'all sacrifice.
Hey JT!! even though you could not join you are still a hero in my eyes, cause where your heart was! And don't let anyone tell you deferent. SALUTE!!!!
most people are fortunate to never experience losing someone like this video portrays but it does an amazing job at showing the stages. the survivors guilt, the anger, the depression. I served alongside him for years and suddenly I'm having to carry on knowing he isn't with me. unfortunately for me I didn't learn quick enough, spent too much time overseas and away from my daughter that I ultimately lost her, I lost my best friend on my second deployment and I deployed three more times afterwards and frankly my ex wife was right to leave because hindsight I was doing it for myself because it felt right to keep doing what my friend couldn't. not to turn it political but that's why I have such a displeasure for politics is because now I lost my brother, my oldest daughter & my first marriage for nothing... everything I gave means nothing. 5 combat deployments and nothing to show for it.
Thank you for the comment Fonz! Its hard I know. I try to make the best of my life for those who were lost, I feel like I owe them that because they don't have that opportunity now. And keep in mind the people out there who really appreciate us, cause in the end our people is why we signed up. A big SALUTE!! to you and god bless!
The bracelets on his wrist this music video represented the three friends he lost that he enlisted with from the beginning when I was sitting and watching TV
Watching you guys watch this was hard for me. This is a powerful song, but I can't imagine what it meant to you guys.. Thank both you guys for what you did for all of us.
I'm belgian. Thank you for your service. Holding up a standard, and i'm well aware that even tho our boys also fight for us, they wouldn't be able to do it without their states brothers. My heart goes out to you
I have the utmost respect for the military, and Five Finger Death Punch has so much support, not only for the military, but also for first responders. I would love to see you guys do a reaction video to the song confusion by Metallica depicting the many struggles of a returning female war veteran, trying to re-integrate back into normal society. It’s intense as hell.! I’ve always found this video since 2018 when I first saw it to be a gut punch . Well done five finger Death Punch and kudos to you guys for your reaction video. Keep them coming.!!
I've been to Fob Falcon in 04-05. I was at Fob Volunteer. We had the green zone to soder city to I think route tampa. It was the wild west. The first election was crazy as shit.
Ivan Moody, the lead singer, was never in the military. But the band as a whole are huge supporters of soldiers. Zoltan Bathory, the guitarist, is one of the few civilians certified by the US Army as an L1 Modern Army Combatives Instructor - Close Quarter Combat.
Retired Navy lady here. Was stationed in south TX when the Towers fell. So many of us were ready to head overseas and blow their asses off the map. Side note: When they fell, base security around the world was so tight it took hours to get on base for weeks. Surreal going from relative peace time to battle ready. I joined in ‘93 and retired in ‘15.
Thank y’all for your service. This country owes you, and every man and woman that’s ever worn the uniform a debt that we can never fully pay. God bless our service members ❤
There is a song by Fred Smith called Derapet. It is a song about an Australian Soldier, someone I knew. It will hit you hard, especially being a Combat Vet. But I highly recommend. To those that were lost, may they Rest in Paridise, Lest we forget. I am unsure of the American equivalent to our acknowledgements, so i will sign off this message with these words that dont quite fulfil my gratitude. Thank you for your part in defending my freedoms.
Keep doing these videos guys, who cares if you get copyright strikes or whatever. This is the realist thing ive seen in a long time, I couldnt stop watching til the end. Thank you both for your service
Fellow veteran here, I was in the 82nd airborne division and I lost a lot of friends over there, I was a combat engineer and our job was to clear the road side bombs so seeing that humv on fire brought back a lot of memories
I'd like to say thank you so much to anyone that was/still in the military for your service and sacrifice... I get really emotional cause i got family and friends that have served in the military. I tried to join the marines when i was 18 and they had to turn me down because how bad my Asthma is
My brother was there..Iraq/Afghan.. served in the Royal Air Force..He has PTSD..He calls the American service lads his 'Brothers'... Just want to send respect to you both.🙏☮️🇬🇧
19 year Army wounded combat veteran (5 tours) here. First, I want to Thank You so much for your service! I really appreciate and Love all my brothers and sisters, no matter what branch. I was stationed at Ft Hood in 3/67 Armor when 9/11 took place. We watched it in the day room as it aired. Once the coverage kind of slowed down we all got to the motor pool and got our tanks ready. We were all like, let's do this thing, we won't take this shit from anyone! I've lost to many brothers and sisters in combat (I have 23 of those bands) but sadly enough, lost more by their own hands because we are so discarded once we are done serving. Thank you again for your service and the great reaction to this amazing band!!
Thankyou both for your service. I'm a Navy Corpsman vet Beirut 83 and took me many many years to forgive myself. My friends never understood what I was feeling, never told them. I can not even imagine what you all went thru. I tried to get back in but too old and pissed me off. I would go back now and most likely will feel that way until I die.
Highly recommend I Was Only 19. The original is by a band called Redgum (they donated all profits to the Australian Veterans) the remix is by a band called The Herd, the old man in that video is the original artist from Redgum!
I really admire you guys, you really deserve all the goodness in the world, keep on fighting. I`m from Brasil, we dont have that much of a problem with our troops, we`re a country with little to no war, thaks god.
Thank you so much for your comment Pedro and the sub! Yea allot of countries are burdened with war all the time. Brazil?????!! I always wanted to got to Brazil, from what I've seen in videos and pictures its a beautiful country. Thank you again.
I am a Navy vet, thank you guys for sharing your stories. I was in the Arabian Gulf 2015-2016. While I was over there, I was involved in the rescue op for the 10 sailors who were captured by the Iranians on Farsi Island. And great reaction, I agree with your gripes about other reactions pausing at the wrong time or not at all.
So I'm not a soldier or a vet but i support the military and i love everything about weapons and vehicles and the camo as well as my freedom in which men and women like you make it possible for me to have and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifices you made for that. The first time and even still when i hear this song i tear up and my breaths become slow, slightly shaky, and heavy.
Thank you to you guys and your families for your sacrifices keeping us and our beautiful country safe. You beautiful men and women are appreciated and loved by my family.
Navy Vet here. Did a tour in Iraq in 09. I can't watch this video. Listening is hard enough. Survivors guilt is what I deal with. Lost a guy I went to highschool/boot with. Cried like a baby when I first watched this video. Keep up the vids guys!
Yea, and never watching the video til the reaction session makes it harder cause the tear jerkers sneak up on ya lol.
I'm a disabled veteran. I cry every time
@@randyweller9665 I feel ya brother, nothing wrong with that.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Love and respect.
Right there with ya brother. US vet and you're a million percent correct survivors guilt is the b*t h I live as well. Between this one and wrong side of heaven I break almost immediately because I know what both songs are about.
Hey Guys, all my Respekt for every Veteran... Iam from Germany im was in Afghanistan too as medic helper, ITS hard.. i got mutiple ptsd, my girlfriend Jumped on ICE ( train ) im feel the blood every night, Pictures of the JUMP etc..... You too got a sub greetings from Germany
One of my best friend was a volunteer and went to Fallujah, he still suffers from PTSD and you can see it in his eyes that he's a broken man and that he won't be the same ever again
I totally understand and and all you can do is just be there for him. Nobody comes home from combat the exact same as before they left. Trust me some things cant be unseen in your mind. Tell my brother to keep fighting the good fight, keep his mind busy, press on through life the best he can and God bless!!
The official notification regs say a Chaplin and a medic. You could see the lapel pins when they were at the door. Part of his survivor's guilt was that he talked his friends into joining up with him and three of them died. The Army has a buddy program. You all have to choose the same MOS and then Army will guarantee that you go through training together and go on your first deployment together. After that the Army can send you where it needs you. Survivors who re-up usually do it for one of two reasons, they want to save others who are still in country, or they have a death wish. An old Nam vet here and even after all these years I still have bad days.
Thank you for that. I was curious about how all four wound up in the same unit. Thought that was improbable. Now I know better.
Bad days too. Your not alone.
Everytime I see their music videos, I end up crying. It hurt so deep. My brother is there and I can't stop the fear.
l get flashbacks to those lost and those who are still at war within, as I have those moments still.
Just a small correction neither Ivan or any member of 5FDP served in the military. The band does however greatly support the US military and they do a lot of work with veterans organizations. This is why as a veteran I love this band. I don't much care if any members of any bands I like have served as long as they're honest in their support of my brothers and sisters and myself. As long as they'll put their money where their mouths are when it comes to supporting the organizations that support us.
Second, Dexter (who wrote the song) wrote and rewrote it at least twice for 2 separate reasons. The first time he wrote it in response to a shooting at a local ice cream shop. He later rewrote it to reflect his anger at the auto accident that took his girlfriends life. Just a couple corrections is all and in no way intended to take away from anyone's knowledge.
Still a great song. It's still a great meaning behind the song no matter which version you like more.
Zoltan is a civilian instructor for the army
Pretty sure he got confused with lead singer from all that remains
Ivan grew up in a military house hold though
I'm married to a combat vet who suffers from severe PTSD. I watch him struggle every single day with anxiety, depression and multiple other issues related to his combat experiences. He suffers from horrible guilt about the deaths of others. It's heart breaking. All anyone can do is offer to listen. They will not ask for help. You often won't know how much pain they're in until it's too late.
Someone to listen has always been a big help for me. Give him my best! thank you so much.
Much respect to your husband as a fellow combat vet. Much respect to you for staying by his side as he struggles. That above anything else you can ever possibly do is what will mean the most to him in the long run. It's important not to push him to talk to you. Just ensure he knows you're there and you're there to listen whenever he needs it.
"They will not ask for help. You often won't know how much pain they're in until it's too late."
U.S. Army Ret. this is one of the truest things I've ever read.
Just be there. I can't elaborate much but if you love him just be there.
my wife tries to help and listen to my experiences my years as a PMC S.OP..
You can see the pain in your dad’s face right as it starts!!! Your pain is has not been in vain. Thank you both for your service!!! Which I don’t say much to Americans but honestly thank you!!
Both my husband and I are Vets. We also have 2 sons who are enlisting. As proud as i am of them, i am scared sh^tless for them too. They made their decisions consciously. Oldest is 22 and youngest just turned 20. They are going Navy and airforce but i know this is no guarantee of safety. My husband was Navy and still was in combat. I was navy then army. We told our boys our stories hoping to lead them away from it cause we worry they may experience the things we have. We are physically broken and continually are emotionally and mentally healing. They dont know how worried we are as we only show support for their decisions and want them to know how proud we are of them but its hard. It makes it gard because i also get to hear other Vets stories everyday as a part of the work i do. I just hope and pray everyday that they will serve with less damage than my husband and I had to endure. Thank you both for your service and for being able to look in that camera and be authentic and real for everyone hear. You have no idea how.many of us need to see that and how many people you may help. With all my heart, thank and much love from here in Texas❤❤❤
Army vet here, I was a senior in high school when the planes hit, joined as soon as I graduated…
Thank you for joining the cause. Salute!!
Firefighter here. 9/11 happened and we were recalled to our stations because they thought a local nuclear power station would be attacked. Thank you for your service!
Thank you, And thank you for all that you do.
I wasn't there but I support I believe and will always respect everyone one of u that protects this country USA
Army Vet 1985-1997 Combat Vet 2 tours...............the guitar player is Army Vet as well
Former Marine, disabled this song and video are amazing, not a FFDP fan but they earned my respect for this
I never heard this before either but I agree, they made me proud!
No former Marine. You are always a Marine and don't forget that.
Semper Fi brother 🇺🇸
as a PMC S.OP veteran myself I have meet many brothers and sisters from different branches of military life and S.OP..much respect to all of you..
from Ontario Canada
When I woke up at Walter Reed hospital I was broken in body and my soul, I lost four of my men that were closer then brothers, my scars i carry I believe I deserve and the black bracelet I wear reminds me that I wished not to wake up. The pain and guilt I carry will always live with me. I still cannot be around people. War is truly hell
I had my appendix removed at Walter reed, In active duty I was stationed at Ft. Meade. Ill tell you what I have told many. I suffer from survivors guilt also, We owe it to those we lost to live our lives the best we can in honor of them, I think that's what they would want. Stay strong my friend and keep fighting the good fight. A big SALUTE to you and those you lost! God bless!
five finger death punch - wrong side of heaven
breaks me everytime
My beautiful nephew did 2 tours of Afghanistan with the ADF. He has suffered such severe PTSD that he was suicidal, my sister had to go and take him for help and he was in the foetal position in the backseat sobbing. We were terrified, we had already lost one grandchild to suicide for a different reason, and the thought of losing him was unbearable. He has lost at least 4 mates since deployment to suicide. The ADF are shit, they do nothing. My nephew joined the Police and they are the ones who took care of him. He is better, about to become a father, but still has days when he rings my sister crying. He still cannot work. He has a wonderful partner who understands and is very calm, and she has helped him enormously. They are getting married in Greece next year and we’re all going from Australia. To see him married and happier is such a blessing to us! Love you so much David ❤️
Thank you for your comment Karen. reading your story brought tears to my eyes because I know what your nephew (my brother) is going threw. It is very unpredictable when you wake up the next day as to how you are gonna feel. PTSD doesn't care about your schedule or what you have planed the day. If you will give his this message from me. Brother! keep fighting the good fight and know your are never alone in the fight, I have your back along with your loved ones if you need me and I'm sure I speak for most other veterans out there. Together there is nothing we cant overcome! There was a long time I suffered alone because I thought I was superman and could do it on my own. Then I came to the realization that asking for help doesn't make you weak, it only proves you are strong, because it take a man of immense courage to ask for help! There is no shame in it! You keep telling yourself " I made it threw hell over there and although I came home with scares physical or mental, I will not let it defeat me...Because I am a veteran. And I will continue To be there for my loved ones just as I did for my country! God bless you brother, I love you! and keep your mind busy with hobbies if you can, it helped me. try to never have an idle mind. A huge SALUTE!!! to you and your loved ones!!! Thank you again Karen for the comment!
@@daolman8226 thank you so much for your comments. Our David has suffered terribly, but no worse than so many thousands of others around the world. U til it occurs in your family, or within your orbit of friends, you have no idea of the torment that they and you go through. I certainly didn’t. My biggest fear when he went was that he would be killed. Yet our aunt knew as soon as he was deployed that he would suffer terrible mental anguish as she is a nurse and has seen it herself. He immersed himself in computer war games and self medicated when he was deployed home. All very unhealthy choices which just made everything even worse for him. He joined the police here and was only on patrol for a short time after graduating, again really not a good choice for someone with PTSD. But the Police have been remarkable and have taken much better care of his mental health than the ADF even though his PTSD was not caused by serving the Police. They have been fantastic! I appreciate your kind words very much, and send my love to you, for some peace in your mind, your heart and your soul. With best wishes for your healing from Australia.
@@karenglenn6707 Stay strong Karen and I pray all will be well for you all. Veterans who have loved ones like you around them are in good hands, thank you for all that you do for him.
He wasn’t a marine, he never served but this whole band does soooooo damn much for us veterans!!! Not to take away from it but still!!! They are our biggest supporters and I love them for that!
And thank both of you for your service. And all other service men&women.
Tnx to all vets combat and non combat
Thank you so much for your comment. That makes it all worth it.
@@daolman8226 i wish I could do much more it’s so sad to see how much vets gets homeless after all the did so we can stay safe inside our homes like the ffdp video wrong side of heaven first time it made me cry and look what I could do for the Dutch vets
This one hit too hard. I left Ramadi after a 12 month tour in 2006. Our Brigade lost 85 men, and over 400 seriously wounded. 5 of them were my friends. I was almost killed TWICE within the first 9 hours on the ground by rocket & mortar attacks while just on base. We operated as armored cav scouts and engaged the enemy on an almost daily basis. I probabaly almost died 2 dozen times but was extremely lucky. Rest in Power my brothers, see you at Fiddlers Green when my tour is over in this realm. We will laugh again like we always did. I wear them on my wrist now along with a cousin who was killed in Afghanistan 5 years later. Thank you for sharing your thoughts & feelings with so many who just don't understand what PTSD is or does to people. Every day can be a struggle. One day at a time we march forward. Keep up the great work brothers.
ohhhhh BROTHER!!!!! cav scout here also and my son. you be safe brother, 19D!!! and if it comes to the then we will drink together at fiddlers green!!!!
And we love you brother!!!!!!!!
@@daolman8226 Love you & your son even more now! My sons in Ft. Riley right now as a Combat Engineer. You ever need ANYTHING in Pennsylvania, you let me know. Scouts look out for another forever.
@@patches6309 Thanks brother, same here!
I am a 20 year veteran of the Army....Artillery. I was deployed 3 times. Thanks for the real reaction.
Thank you so much for being here! and a big SALUTE!! to you!
Thank you, but I didn't do anything someone else wouldn't have done...
all of the Vets, thank you from the bottom of my heart
Highly emotional video! No one truly knows the pain you go through like your brothers in arms. Very informative too, I learned what significance the black bands hold as well. I have so much respect for you and all other veterans who served to protect and defend even the ungrateful of us..♥️
Thank you so much.
If you have family don't go there. Don't deprive them of their happiness. Only people who have lost everything should go there.
The airborne beret just signifies the unit affiliation. The lady on the right had crosses on her lapel signifying she’s a chaplain. I accompanied my chaplain on a notification to a mother who lost her 19 year old son, be both had maroon berets.
Awesome! someone else said the same thing and after watching it again I noticed it. thank you so much for the comment.
This American salutes and appreciates all our service members sacrifices...because of you we are free. Alot of love and thank you ALL!!!
Thank you for your service. I'm one of those widows ...and my love for his brothers -in-arms is insurmountable.
Not a veteran myself but my son is a lifer, so it still strikes home. Brutal song.
My dad navy seal vet(32yrs old), my uncle Vietnam vet(64yrs old) both died. June 1 2021 my son (18yrs old) left for basic training national guard, now at AIT. June 3 2021 my car flipped and rolled six times before stopping. June 29 2022 my 14 year old daughter died in a homicide car crash. This song was played at her funeral. My son and I were also attacked with a machete Oct 6 2022. This song pulls my heart and everytime I hear it I cry. TO ALL SURVIVING SOLDIERS AND OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE APPRECIATED. ALSO TO ALL SURVIVERS OF ALL HARDSHIPS ARE ALL FIGHTERS
You have my condolences. I can’t fathom your pain.
Respect to you all. I can't help but think he's not expecting to come back this time. Also this song was performed by The Offspring on their Ixnay on the Hombre album. It was about the time my Dad died from brain tumours . Their version was a lot heavier and there was much screaming and tears as I let loose my emotions in my car.
Thank you both for your service. I am not a veteran, but I hold veterans in the highest regard. Every time I see this video, it's a punch in the gut, but I love seeing how people react, and I know this is all too real to combat veterans. The hurt I feel watching doesn't compare to the pain they feel daily. Thank you too for your honest reaction and the informative tidbits. I learned something from y'all. I am looking forward to seeing more reactions.
Hey Ted, thank you for your support, glad you liked the video. We will have more coming at ya.
Ivan moody himself, lead vocalist, never served himself, but he has unbelievable respect for our troops. Zoltan Bathory served but i don’t know if it was for the US or his home country. Yeah this song and video is very well written and played. And btw, thank you for your service 🫡❤️🇺🇸
thank you so much.
If I remember correctly I believe Zoltan is one of a couple civilians in the world who are able to train military personnel for combat
Zoltan served in the Czech army if im not mistaken. If I remember correclty he was compelled to serve as the country still remained behind the iron curtain and was communist/socialist in nature
@@bullerhc7169 ah ok. I knew he served just didn’t remember where
What I appreciate the most about you guys is no apologies for emotion. Bad a** men cry. Yeah we can cry. Doesn’t mean we won’t rip your arms off. I served in the army 95-98. I had so much guilt after 9/11. Not necessarily for the country. Which I absolutely love. And why I signed that dotted line. But because my brothers were going to war and I wasn’t there beside them. It’s funny how service works and impacts you. I’m fortunate to not have gone. Yet I feel like a coward for not. You did what I could not. Major credit to you!
"We ain't afraid of our tears" love that man, let it out. Showing emotion doesn't make you less of a man, makes you more of one
I can't hold back the tears. It makes me think of Dad back when he was still here.
I served as one of my units CACO's and that isn't something you can ever easily do. That first notification took a piece of me I couldn't get back.
@Da Ol' Man: First, I want to thank you both for your service. I myself am a Navy vet, and I have both a younger brother and an uncle, both Marines. When my brother came home, he struggled with survivor's guilt, and for whatever reason, I was able to help him through that. A Battle Buddy of his took a bullet from a Dragunov rifle overseas, that was meant for my brother. The man died in my brother's arms.
Second, I have another song from a symphonic metal band called Ravenia. They released a song called "We All Died For Honor," and it, too, is about survivor's guilt. And all I can really say is, survivor's guilt, like war itself, knows no nation. At this point in time, it's why my heart goes out to the men fighting in eastern Ukraine, because I'm sure some of them also have to deal with survivor's guilt as well.
Thanks so much for your heartfelt reaction, gents. Here's to hoping we #EndThe22 and #EndThe5000 one day.
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First thing, thank you for your service. I grew upon San Diego, my dad his 3 brothers were in the Navy that makes me a Navy brat. My nephew was a proud Marine. He enlisted right out of high school. When he got home from his 5th deployment, we got the call he had become 1 of the 22 a day. He was 25 years old.
OMG! I'm so sorry. My son is in these videos with me and he joined the guard, he is 24. And he lost some of his brothers the same way. You don't know how much I'm hurting inside for you right now. Prayers!
Just FYI, We just recorded the next video and at the beginnings I'm talking about comments and I'm referring to your comment, I don't mention your name, just the situation. I just wanted you to know your comment prompted me to say that in the new video to let everyone know we care.
@@daolman8226 Thank you.
This was the hardest one for me to watch when it came out but in a weird way helped me realize I wasn't the only on who felt like this while watching this video
I only discovered ffdp a few months ago. I listened to the offspring's version of this song almost daily back in the 90s but never realised ffdp had covered it. Love this version. Also the 1st video I have seen from you guys so I'll be watching some more. I am civilian but have huge respect for those who serve in our defence forces. My grand father served in the Australian light horse during ww2, his brother toured Borneo at the same time, My father and uncle both served in Vietnam so while I am a civilian, I am well aware of the scars our defence personnel wear for the rest of their lives after returning. The worst part is the scars that can't be seen with the eye are usually the scariest.
Can I make a couple of suggestions from an Aussie perspective? This is almost an anthem here. It doesn't get a lot of play any more because it's an old song and a lot of people find it hard to listen to.
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I'm a rap music fan. A couple of years ago an Aussie rap group came out with this as part of triple j's like a version. Basically, the radio station invites their most popular artists to cover well known songs and play them live. This is what the the herd came up with. I love how it's much more modern but also doesn't dilute the message of the original song.
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I know exactly how they feel it changes everything in your life
ivan moody the singer comes from a family of vets and some of the band members served as well and been through it all i dont know if ivan served him self but they have been very forth bringing in supporting the cause
I am not a vet. I want to join but I have cerebral palsy and a paralyzed stomach. Even before my stomach started even with a mild case of cp I am a part time wheelchair user and I was told I would put others at risk. My brother, cousin, and grand parents (many) served. My brother and cousin are currently enlisted. I have the highest respect for those who serve. I have ptsd from bad childhood and medical. It’s hard. But I will say, the effects of war, I can never understand but I will always support the veterans that struggle with it. Even if it’s just listening or a small smile in passing. Thank you all for your service.
My friend your support means more than you ever know. Just like I said in my video there are so many people wanting to join and do their part just like yourself but for reasons beyond your control they are not permitted to do so. And I in my eyes you are just as heroic as anyone who serves, because I know where your heart is. Thank you so much troop! and you stay well ok. God bless you and your loved ones!
Bro respect from a vet in same boat my stomach wont process solids started with cp and put me in a chair im sorry your dealing with this also its so very painful and you still wish to serve others respect my brother
@@jonkorpi6061 I’m sorry that you understand what it’s like. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I have two feeding tubes (1 goes to my stomach and other to my intestines.) and a central line. I will say, if you ever get seriously bad, just take the tubes. It helps so much with the meds for cp and the stomach. It saved my life. Thank you for all you’ve done. Stay strong!
I watched the towers fall when I was five, but I remember it just like it was yesterday, one of my earliest memories in fact. I remember feeling that I wished I was old enough to do something. I leave for basic training with the Marines in November.
Lucas! I must tell you. If you felt that at such a young age and held that in your heart for this long...then you were born to be a warrior and a protector of this nation. A big SALUTE!! to you my brother and all of your loved ones. No doubt you will be a great marine!! Be safe and God bless!!!!
Brothers during My Service It was My Genuine Priveledge to Serve as a Member of a MP Honor burial Detail, Allowed to Walk Our Fallen Brothers Home With The Respect And Honor They Deserved! I'll be thrilled if I Never Have to Lay another Brother Down for any reason other than exceeding Old Age! God Loves You Brother, and so do I! Never Alone! Never Forgotten!
I am from Canada and I want to say thank all of the Canadain and USA Veterans for all they have done. Thank You all
Thank you so much for the comment my friend and God bless you and a big SALUTE!! to our Canadian friends!!!!!!!!
Respect to you for reviewing this video. Its a great track and I like F.F.D.P, but I cannot watch the video without tears. 😥
Im a 12 year British Army veteran who lost both my legs and left arm in Iraq.
Hit an I.E.D. in a Wolf WMIK, blew the front off the vehicle killing the driver and taking my legs and arm with it.
According to E.O.D. it turned out to be six soviet legacy mortars all strapped together.
Still have P.T.S.D. to this day but alot better with time and heap loads of counselling.
Stay strong brothers!! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Originally an offspring song about loss of a close person , but really fits what vets go through loosing a person they know. It sucks ether way, but a powerful video. Thank u both 4 ur service and watching it. Ppl just don't, for the most part, appreciate what u risk in service to our country. I do.
thank you for your service i’m leaving for basic later this year
Thank you brother and you be safe, stay focused and you will have no problem.
Thank my brother 57th Resuce Squad Vet I'm crying right there with you.
this song really hits when you know someone who’s died or committed it hits hard
Thank you so much for your service. ❤🙏👏🏼
Thank you, That makes it all worth it!
Thank all you vets for everything you do. I wanted to serve myself right after 9/11 and like you I was pist even as a kid I understood what just happen. Unfortunately I was born with a eye disability tht can't be corrected . Lot of friends from my highschool went straight to the service. My buddy deals with survivor guilt bad I tellem I'm here to listen and that's what I do just listen. He's been blown up 3 times shot twice and stabbed. He tells me all the time he doesn't understand why them and not me. The only thing I can tell him is that the big guy has bigger things for you. I lost so many friends to the war. It's truly hard to see your friend or family come home with a flag draped over them. I miss everysingle one of them. Thank you all again for everything y'all sacrifice.
Hey JT!! even though you could not join you are still a hero in my eyes, cause where your heart was! And don't let anyone tell you deferent. SALUTE!!!!
most people are fortunate to never experience losing someone like this video portrays but it does an amazing job at showing the stages. the survivors guilt, the anger, the depression. I served alongside him for years and suddenly I'm having to carry on knowing he isn't with me. unfortunately for me I didn't learn quick enough, spent too much time overseas and away from my daughter that I ultimately lost her, I lost my best friend on my second deployment and I deployed three more times afterwards and frankly my ex wife was right to leave because hindsight I was doing it for myself because it felt right to keep doing what my friend couldn't. not to turn it political but that's why I have such a displeasure for politics is because now I lost my brother, my oldest daughter & my first marriage for nothing... everything I gave means nothing. 5 combat deployments and nothing to show for it.
Thank you for the comment Fonz! Its hard I know. I try to make the best of my life for those who were lost, I feel like I owe them that because they don't have that opportunity now. And keep in mind the people out there who really appreciate us, cause in the end our people is why we signed up. A big SALUTE!! to you and god bless!
Fonzy, you have stuff to show for it...the problem is the politicians pissed away our hard work. Stay strong Brother.
Much respect for your service, thank you, if you're still here you have to keep going with your lost buddies forever by your side
Thank You Guys For Your Service
Thank you so much! That makes it all worth it!!
The bracelets on his wrist this music video represented the three friends he lost that he enlisted with from the beginning when I was sitting and watching TV
Watching you guys watch this was hard for me. This is a powerful song, but I can't imagine what it meant to you guys.. Thank both you guys for what you did for all of us.
I'm belgian. Thank you for your service. Holding up a standard, and i'm well aware that even tho our boys also fight for us, they wouldn't be able to do it without their states brothers. My heart goes out to you
I did two tours in Kuwait and Afghanistan and this hits home.Thank you for your caring and sympathy...hoo rah!
Thank you both for your service, sincerely….you are the true heroes ❤
"wrong side of heaven" by F.F D.P is another great one
I have the utmost respect for the military, and Five Finger Death Punch has so much support, not only for the military, but also for first responders. I would love to see you guys do a reaction video to the song confusion by Metallica depicting the many struggles of a returning female war veteran, trying to re-integrate back into normal society. It’s intense as hell.! I’ve always found this video since 2018 when I first saw it to be a gut punch . Well done five finger Death Punch and kudos to you guys for your reaction video. Keep them coming.!!
I've been to Fob Falcon in 04-05. I was at Fob Volunteer. We had the green zone to soder city to I think route tampa. It was the wild west. The first election was crazy as shit.
Hell yeah Brother! Thank you so much for the comment Scotty and stay safe!
Ivan Moody, the lead singer, was never in the military. But the band as a whole are huge supporters of soldiers. Zoltan Bathory, the guitarist, is one of the few civilians certified by the US Army as an L1 Modern Army Combatives Instructor - Close Quarter Combat.
thank you for your service sirs, you guys are amazing. I cant thank you enough for everything yall have done. Thank you!!
William thank you so much brother! That makes it all worth it! God bless!
Thank u both for your service
Thank you so much, That makes it all worth it.
Your welcome 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Retired Navy lady here. Was stationed in south TX when the Towers fell. So many of us were ready to head overseas and blow their asses off the map.
Side note: When they fell, base security around the world was so tight it took hours to get on base for weeks. Surreal going from relative peace time to battle ready. I joined in ‘93 and retired in ‘15.
thank you fellow brothers for your service. FFDP is tops in pointing out vetern issues
Thank y’all for your service. This country owes you, and every man and woman that’s ever worn the uniform a debt that we can never fully pay. God bless our service members ❤
this song say everything about how i feel about my dad passing away
There is a song by Fred Smith called Derapet.
It is a song about an Australian Soldier, someone I knew. It will hit you hard, especially being a Combat Vet. But I highly recommend.
To those that were lost, may they Rest in Paridise, Lest we forget.
I am unsure of the American equivalent to our acknowledgements, so i will sign off this message with these words that dont quite fulfil my gratitude.
Thank you for your part in defending my freedoms.
From one vet to another you got my support, and subscribe
Keep doing these videos guys, who cares if you get copyright strikes or whatever. This is the realist thing ive seen in a long time, I couldnt stop watching til the end. Thank you both for your service
Thank you some much! we will carry on my friend.
@@daolman8226 Then it's a subscribe from me 🤘 Have a good day my friend
To all the veterans your not alone #gotyour6 and to everyone else when you see a veteran thank them and tell them they are not alone
Fellow veteran here, I was in the 82nd airborne division and I lost a lot of friends over there, I was a combat engineer and our job was to clear the road side bombs so seeing that humv on fire brought back a lot of memories
Always cry to this.. And wrong side of heaven.. Veteran of 11 years.. Ssgt at discharge.. Lost brothers both in combat /ied.. Suicide..
Thank you for your service!
Thank you, That makes it all worth it.
Thank you both for your service. You guys are warriors and I appreciate that. I'd love to drink a beer with you guys.
I have watched this video 3 dozen times and it’s hard every time
God bless you and I stumbled apon this reaction and it made me proud to be an American
Thank you for your service.❤
I'd like to say thank you so much to anyone that was/still in the military for your service and sacrifice... I get really emotional cause i got family and friends that have served in the military. I tried to join the marines when i was 18 and they had to turn me down because how bad my Asthma is
My brother was there..Iraq/Afghan.. served in the Royal Air Force..He has PTSD..He calls the American service lads his 'Brothers'... Just want to send respect to you both.🙏☮️🇬🇧
19 year Army wounded combat veteran (5 tours) here. First, I want to Thank You so much for your service! I really appreciate and Love all my brothers and sisters, no matter what branch. I was stationed at Ft Hood in 3/67 Armor when 9/11 took place. We watched it in the day room as it aired. Once the coverage kind of slowed down we all got to the motor pool and got our tanks ready. We were all like, let's do this thing, we won't take this shit from anyone! I've lost to many brothers and sisters in combat (I have 23 of those bands) but sadly enough, lost more by their own hands because we are so discarded once we are done serving. Thank you again for your service and the great reaction to this amazing band!!
As a Marine combat vet this song does hit hard to the gut. I remember everything is another great song by them.
Thankyou both for your service. I'm a Navy Corpsman vet Beirut 83 and took me many many years to forgive myself. My friends never understood what I was feeling, never told them. I can not even imagine what you all went thru. I tried to get back in but too old and pissed me off. I would go back now and most likely will feel that way until I die.
Highly recommend I Was Only 19. The original is by a band called Redgum (they donated all profits to the Australian Veterans) the remix is by a band called The Herd, the old man in that video is the original artist from Redgum!
Thanks for the reaction brothers..
Thank you! This song really hit home!
I really admire you guys, you really deserve all the goodness in the world, keep on fighting. I`m from Brasil, we dont have that much of a problem with our troops, we`re a country with little to no war, thaks god.
Thank you so much for your comment Pedro and the sub! Yea allot of countries are burdened with war all the time. Brazil?????!! I always wanted to got to Brazil, from what I've seen in videos and pictures its a beautiful country. Thank you again.
Thank you for your service
Thank you all
God bless you both for reliving this. It takes courage that most people can't fathom. Thank you both for your service.
God Bless you both Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
I am a Navy vet, thank you guys for sharing your stories. I was in the Arabian Gulf 2015-2016. While I was over there, I was involved in the rescue op for the 10 sailors who were captured by the Iranians on Farsi Island. And great reaction, I agree with your gripes about other reactions pausing at the wrong time or not at all.
So I'm not a soldier or a vet but i support the military and i love everything about weapons and vehicles and the camo as well as my freedom in which men and women like you make it possible for me to have and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifices you made for that. The first time and even still when i hear this song i tear up and my breaths become slow, slightly shaky, and heavy.
I love you guys and thank you for your service
Thank you to you guys and your families for your sacrifices keeping us and our beautiful country safe. You beautiful men and women are appreciated and loved by my family.
Love this band and thanks for your service 💯❤️🦅🇺🇸.. this video is tough one for sure by appreciate it and your reaction now thank you both ..
love as long as possible... trust me.