Doc saved me till the medevac got thru. I have lived an extra 52 years in April due to a Doc that was KIA 8 days later. God Bless all Docs & Thank you 1/9 Semper Fi
They played this at Maxton "Doc" Soviak funeral today in Berlin Heights, Ohio today. (September 13, 2021). He was one of the 13 killed August 26, 2021 in Kabul Afghanistan at the abbey gate. Tears were flowing. It was the perfect song.
I found this song on here right after he died. I live in Medina and his, and the other 13 deaths, shook me to the core. My dad was a Vietnam vet so I’ve grown up always respecting the military. I’m glad they played this song. 😪🙏🏼🇺🇸
Rip. A girl from my highschool got wounded there and last I heard she's still in the hospital and can't walk. Our soldiers give up alot for our freedom.
The first day I was called "Doc" was a moment I will always remember. Being told I was no longer considered Navy, but that I was an adopted Marine....even more.
I was a medic in VN. I didn't carry a weapon, due to my faith, but when I walked into my first platoon out in the woods, I was, for the first time in the Army, welcomed. When I came off the chopper I heard "Hey Cherry, where's your weapon?" and the reply from of E-5 Platoon Leader, "He's the Doc". Until that time, I'd been called a lot of names (coward being the most hurtful). I knew I would give my life for those guys because they would have done the same. We didn't fight for 'freedom' or any of those words. We fought for each other.
Glad you made it home 🙂 I'm sure alot of good men who served with you are thankful for your service as well as their families. I have a good friend who is going through training as a corpsman and first was going to go through marsoc but chose the path of corpsman and it suits him well ive known hin since he was young and he is a very kind caring person so i think he is a good fit as a corpsman
If not for my platoon corpsman, I would not be here today. That God for you Doc. Every single one of you. As Marine deployed to combat 3 times, I’m here to say, You’re our Guardian Angels. Thank You.
We had heroes too, Doc. We called them Navy Corpsmen. Army called them Medics. Everybody called them, "Doc". We called them when we were hurt or dying, and they always came, unless they got lit up themselves on the way. On Charlie's hit list they were at the top with radiomen and officers. You guys were some of the bravest men I ever knew. And to all of you corpsmen and medics out there, "Thanks, Doc". Semper Fi. Sgt. Mike Moore FO. 5th Marines 2/1. An Hoa River Basin/Arizona Valley '69-'71. Vietnam.
My uncle was a radio man in the army in Nam. He was right behind his Sargent when he (the Sargent) stepped on a land mine (possibly trip wire). I think he died, but my uncle lived to fight another day. He was my hero, and I miss him so much. I wish I would’ve told him just how much I loved him while I had so many chances. Rest in peace, uncle George, and thank you and all who served!
I was Navy Corpsman for 21 years 19 spent with the Marines. This song hit hard. That is the most fulfilling job i have ever had. No one can replace the brother hood that was forged during deployments. I miss my Marines everyday. Semper Fidelis. DOC Merc.
@@45dgwatson ty for your reply I’m divorced from said 0311 now, lol I’m retired back NC well I am in the middle of moving to Oklahoma. I will miss the Marines going to a Army town, lol
I'm no longer a military medic but am still a paramedic in the civie world. It was a sacred amount of trust that soldiers put in the medics which justified a nickname like "Doc". I never took that for granted then and still don't.
You have no idea how much this song has meant to me and my family. I am a combat vet and my father was a USN Hospital Corpsman stationed in Chosin Korea in the 50s. He was Harvey R. "Doc" Jackson CPO.
Wow. Thank you, gentlemen. I served 16 years as a Marine Infantryman (1993-2009) and I can attest that all Marines respect the hell out of the Navy Corpsmen who serve on the front lines with us, and we do call them Doc. RIP Doc McCallister. Love you, Brother. Semper Fi.
I get chills ever time I hear this song. My husband and I are retired corpsmen. We spent our last 5 years at Pendleton. He served with 3/5 Dark horse. Get some!
Awesome song. Stumbled on it tonight sitting in my patrol car. Retired HM here too, we actually served together, your husband too. Charleston 98-01 time frame.
The song was great, but my favorite thing is reading the comments from our military... Thank you to everyone who has served.. Even though there are some people who hate you for what you do that you put your life on the line for every day... Just know true americans will always appreciate you!
Thank you to every Marine that always made me feel a part of them. Didn’t matter that I never set foot at PI. 8404 was the NEC I was always proudest of. From this devil doc to all of my Marine brothers thank you for always treating me like I was one of you!
My husband was an FMF corpsman who served with SS platoon in IRAQ. My dad was a Navy corpsman serving in Vietnam. This song says it all. I feel very proud of their service to our country and our family.
SPC Ryan Grady KIA July 2nd 2010 Parwan Province Afghanistan. My hubby was “Doc” and was WIA in the same blast, was unable to render care. Medically retired after 14.5 years in the service. I was also “Doc” I served as an Army Medic for 15.5 years, and served 2 combat tours. Thank you for this today!!
Thank you both for your Service. My husband was a 3 tour Vietnam Veteran. He turned down the 4th so his younger brother was put in country and 1 year later he was KIA. I understand all too well the feelings and the burden my late husband felt. I'm a retired nurse of 30+ years not in the military but most of my time was ER.
“You’ll never know the heartache of looking a grown man and the eye ask he ask am I gonna make it and you gotta lie” man that gets me every time I can’t even begin to imagine how tough that is.
When you love your brothers, you will tell them lies, because hope is strong medicine. We couldn't let on that we were feeling inadequate to the task. Health care involves the whole of a person, psychology and physicality are not different things. The best medicine was often the sound of the Medivac Bird coming in. It can take a lot of work to stay alive, but hope somehow makes it possible.
Thank you for your service sir or ma’am. I can’t imagine what that feels like. I can’t wait to graduate and I lost and keep people from knowing that feeling. Once again thank you for your service and for you mental and physical sacrifice
Honestly you don’t want to know how that feels, almost 17 years later and I cannot sleep, I am finally sober of six years now bc I came home to drink myself to death after what I had seen. Having a child saved my life, but not all are saved.
Thank you sir for the life I have today I'm grateful for my kids and my wife witch if not for men and women like you I wouldn't have thank you sir my family loves you for it
@@raymundojimenez9693 Believe or not we also thank you. because coming home sometimes is hard reading things like you wrote makes it seem like it was worth it.
@@itsacardboardworldwithshan8603 worth it I don't see how anyone could make what you guys go through with it but I'm very proud to be American because of people like you I will always stop and say thank you for anymore in uniform with all the love and respect i can give we are blessed to have hero like yourself
Thank you for whomever wrote this ballad and those performing it. Best Duty in The Navy is a Doc with the Mens Department, the Marine Corps! The REAL heroes, to me, were the MedEvac chopper pilots and crew and the air support when we could get it! Thank you all!
My son FMF 1st class “DOC” Blair most humble sailor u would ever know been to hell and back for his Marines ..going on 12 years of service my heart is huge with pride.. this song is amazing I just sent it to him 🇺🇸❤️thank you .....PROUD MOM OF A FMF USN CORPSMEN
As a former Sergeant in the Marine Corps this song really hit home because nobody knows what a doc goes through. Great song Walker you guys did awesome.
This song will always give me chills! My late fiancé was saved in the field by the “docs” he passed last year due to PTSD but he would’ve never even made it home without the docs.
Once upon a time I loved a corpsman. He was every bit of the doc this song signs about. He’ll never know how proud of him I am, even to this day. He had his life and I have mine, we didn’t end up together but I still call him when shit hits the fan. He will always be my hero, even if if never knows it.
The mother of a Navy Corpsman whose out in the field as I’m writing this. This brought tears to my eyes just knowing this is what my daughter is doing now. She loves her job and her marines/sailors. I love this song, it makes me even more proud of my daughter. I pray they all come back home.
I'm a US Air Force Iraq and Afghanistan war vet. I remember my "Doc" very well and I want to thank you. I sent him this song and it hit home for us both.
I can never listen to this without tears streaming down... earning the title Doc is one of the best titles I was ever given, and I live every day to make sure I deserve that honor... Thank you for this ❤❤ Doc Abs 68W OEF Kentucky
I WAS AMEDIC IN THE ARMY IN 1969 TO 1971. MY MOS WAS A 91B20. TO CHECK MY MOS YOU HAVE TO LOOK UNDER THE VIETNAM WAR. THIS SONG HITS HOME BROTHER. THIS SONG TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG, I CAN'T HELP BUT CRY. ALL THE GUY'S I WAS WITH, ALL CALL ME DOC. THANKS FOR A GREAT SONG. BEING CALL DOC WAS A GREAT HONOR FOR ME.
I was an Army physician sent on multiple deployments over 30 years. I always tried to be sure that my medics were as highly trained as possible and often took whole sections from the 18-D training to get them even better. The results were amazing. Even more so was when the medics and the troops asked me to go out on patrol with them. I have had no greater honor and privilege. The level of love and commitment from these young people I have rarely seen before or since. Well done Docs.
I was sent this song by one of my Marines from Iraq today. I really hit me hard. I was a Navy Corpsman with Marine Scout Snipers. Did a few tours down range in Iraq and Afghanistan. This song lays out the feelings you carry in your heart forever. Well done gentleman.
thank you, I myself am a marine.. I've been overseas for the past two years in the marine security guard program so in no means can I relate to what you feel through this song but still thank you for what you've done for us Doc
USAF Medic 2009-2013 Afghanistan June-Dec 2011 OEF Best decision I ever made. Now I work for the VA as an ICU nurse, working on my doctorate for Nurse Practitioner. I love this song
US Army Medic "Doc" 04-09 Baghdad 05-06 . I loved my job and despite all of the struggle, I would do it all again! Thank you for putting into words/music many of the emotions that our military medics feel. Amazing!
U.S. NAVY 8404- 1978-1998. 10 years with Marines, 10 years with Navy. Beruit 1983, Desert Shield and Storm. 3 years combat total with the Marines. Never stepped foot on a ship lol
They did call me Doc. It's been a very long time since I've cried. But your song brought me to tears. This hasn't changed since war began. I have to believe that we all have a seat at the table in Valhalla.
thankyou to all veterans out there you are heroes in my eyes i used to be a first responder with ems i can remember working with a doc best shift i ever worked
I am only 17 i have saved 19 people from suicide i grabbed guns out of there hands and treated wounds and i know i couldn't save them all but i tried, and god bless you and thankyou for your service and i am enlisting this year or next.
I've never told him ~ but my boyfriend served the US military and he's my everyday hero. He never lets me give up. Sometimes he pushes me more than I'd like ~ but I know it's because he wants me to be the best that I can be. I feel honoured to be with such a courageous, dedicated and proud American Veteran who speaks so highly of the medics who served with him ~ to me that speaks volumes about the man. Thank you for choosing me to be your partner in this journey called life. And, yes, they called him Doc (literally). ♥
17, going through the enlistment process, North Carolina Army National Guard. I know it may not mean much from someone like me, but Thank You for your service, and I hope to make men like you proud.
I spent 12 years on the civilian side doing ems in a rural community and saw my share of gore and illness and probably then some. To those of you who earned the title Doc my hat is off to you with the utmost respect. God bless you all
Thank you for this song. I was part of a VERY professionally made documentary on Prime Video Called "No Greater Love." Also another one that I am not seen in but I am there in Operation Strong Eagle 3 called "The Hornets Nest." Both Documentaries are excellent award winning DOCS.
I heard this song today for the first time. Was at work. Started crying. Most of my co-workers know I was prior service as a Corpsman of Marines. One of my co-workers told me about the song today so I listened to it. Lots of good memories and some real hard ones. "...grown man... And lie." Hit too much. Damn good song! Thank you Sir for explaining who "Doc" is.
I served as a Special Operations Combat Medic in the 75th RR (if you know, you know), with 3 combat deployments. My wife shared this song with me. She said that it helped her better understand what I experienced in the field. Thank you so much for this song. It helps me “feel” again. RLTW!
Took me a week to actually listen to the whole song , my boys are my everything and I’ll do anything for them . I’m not just doc , I’m their pharmacist , their psychiatrist , I’m their reassurance .
As a grunt with 4 tours under my belt (2 in Iraq (1 was the invasion back in 2003), 1 in Afghanistan, and 1 in Kosovo).I love all y'all. Y'all were always there for us.
2/7 Weapons Company our corpsman saved many of our asses in Al Anbar Iraq 07' and Helmand Province Afghan 08'. God bless them and God bless yall for makin this for them.
From what my veteran friends have told me "doc" is worth his/her weight in gold over there in the hell that is war thanks for your service signed a thankful American
I did my combat life saver course in 2014. done 3 deploytements after that. Ended my job in the military 2021-12-20. This song is making me cry. Crazy how a grown man can cry listning to a song on youtube,. Great song thank you! :)
As a Marine we are are very thankful for our Docs. Doesn’t matter the branch you enlist in, you’re one of us. You guys pick up the pieces and keep us held together. Thank you to all of the medics out there. I had to share this song with our Doc
8404 Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman. Iraq, Afghanistan. Best job I ever had, hardest job I ever had, best friends & brothers I ever had. Semper Fi Devil Dogs & Devil Docs! Great song, only missing 800mg Motrin, fresh socks, staying hydrated and STDs.
I’m a medic myself and the nightmares that come with the job this song has saved my life a time or two thank you gentlemen for an amazing and powerful song
I left the Nam in late Oct 70 and I wake up most nights around 0230-0330 and seeing tracers or star flares or smelling burnt flesh/hair/movement shadows
3 more weeks of medic training left before I am responsible for my men's ability to see their families on this side of heaven. This song motivates me everyday to work hard so that I can steal the souls of my brothers from the clasps of the Reaper.
Doc is still my title to the day, 2017-To Valhalla. Sometimes it’s impossible to remember everything, until you hear songs like this, that bring back all the details and you can’t help but be proud of who you are and all the lives you saved. ‘Rah!
My boyfriend is a 68W- listening to this song brought tears to my eyes because it so perfectly captures a medics job and devotion to bring all our brothers and sisters home safe. From me, an aeromed evac tach and my 68W- thank you
Civilian medic here, started in 2007... I appreciate this song; although I’ve never experienced the military side of this, a lot of it can translate to the civilian world as well. Great song, and respect to all the members of this great nation’s military; active, reserve, and veteran! Respect to the docs fighting for this land and keeping the others safe! You’re appreciated more than you know, heroes!
One thing you'll never do that an Army Medic will do many times, take of a troop in the middle of a firefight, but don't ever think you're less than, because an Army Medic won't be on the side of the road with a mangled vehicle trying to save the people inside, both of you are courageous beyond the norm and will go much farther than others to help in the worst of conditions.
I wasn't a corpsman, but I know many that I call my friend. I watched them save many of our brothers in arms in many rough days, I'm am very thankful for them.
My grandfather was an army medic In Vietnam and we last him this last year, we played this at his funeral. Thank you for recognising what people like my grandfather went through
“Doc” showed me this song. Absolutely love it. All corpsmen and medics have an extremely tough job and we are all grateful for all that you all do. Love you all
Was a Squad Leader in the Marines with 2/2 and I wouldn't know as much as I do now if it weren't for our Docs! They truly are amazing and I miss the days and nights we had together! You guys need to put these songs on the radio! Also, thank you for your service and to everyone else who's served!
Doc someone like you save me. It's been 10+ years but this song still brought me to tears. You're a hero and i hope you wake up every day knowing you made a difference.
Damn I just found this song and just being back home for a few weeks This song says it all and I’m definitely going back for another 4 years as a US Army Medic I love this song and will continue to listen to it thank you guys
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Doc saved me till the medevac got thru.
I have lived an extra 52 years in April due to a Doc that was KIA 8 days later.
God Bless all Docs & Thank you
1/9 Semper Fi
Ours was one of my best friends. They held mountains on their shoulders. 2/7 weapons co. Hoorah brother.
Semper Fi 😈 🐕
Thank you sir, for everything you've done for us, for our country, thank you so much
Walking dead thank you for your service sir
Rip doc
There are 3 rules in combat
1. Good men die.
2. Doc can not change rule number 1.
3. Doc is willing to die trying to change rule number 1.
Best men on earth 🌎 we stand out even when we cycle back to the 🇺🇲
Some of my best friends.
Rule #4 Those good men are willing to die protecting Doc
#4 don’t mess with doc.
You will always have y my 6 thanks little 33 Evan japan
They played this at Maxton "Doc" Soviak funeral today in Berlin Heights, Ohio today. (September 13, 2021). He was one of the 13 killed August 26, 2021 in Kabul Afghanistan at the abbey gate.
Tears were flowing. It was the perfect song.
Rip GOD BLESS 🙏
May you rest easy, Devil Doc! 🙏
RIP Doc. We all love you brother..
I found this song on here right after he died. I live in Medina and his, and the other 13 deaths, shook me to the core. My dad was a Vietnam vet so I’ve grown up always respecting the military. I’m glad they played this song. 😪🙏🏼🇺🇸
Rip. A girl from my highschool got wounded there and last I heard she's still in the hospital and can't walk. Our soldiers give up alot for our freedom.
The first day I was called "Doc" was a moment I will always remember. Being told I was no longer considered Navy, but that I was an adopted Marine....even more.
You weren't just HONORARY anything. You're DOC. We Army guys call you one of us too...
As a Marine, we are so thankful for our Docs. Doesn’t matter what branch you enlisted as. You’re one of us.
Steven Bernard you are not a adopted Marine you are a angle adopted by devils. ( Devil dogs).
You're a marine. No honorary. God bless you Doc. Semper Fi
It was such an amazing feeling and I miss being with my Marines now that I am out
I was a medic in VN. I didn't carry a weapon, due to my faith, but when I walked into my first platoon out in the woods, I was, for the first time in the Army, welcomed. When I came off the chopper I heard "Hey Cherry, where's your weapon?" and the reply from of E-5 Platoon Leader, "He's the Doc". Until that time, I'd been called a lot of names (coward being the most hurtful). I knew I would give my life for those guys because they would have done the same. We didn't fight for 'freedom' or any of those words. We fought for each other.
Thank you for your service
Welcome Home
Glad you made it home 🙂 I'm sure alot of good men who served with you are thankful for your service as well as their families. I have a good friend who is going through training as a corpsman and first was going to go through marsoc but chose the path of corpsman and it suits him well ive known hin since he was young and he is a very kind caring person so i think he is a good fit as a corpsman
Welcome home doc
God love u
Welcome home.
US Combat medic here. This, this is everything. Something I can’t explain, the feeling. Perfectly written. Thank you , genuinely.
Ashley F -Thanks for your service. So many would never make it home it wasn’t for people like u
Thank you for your Service. Hope you are doing well
Thank you for your service
Thank you for youre service if it wasnt for all you medics out there I would've never made it back from Afghanistan
Combat medic here as well. Loved every second of this song, made me cry.
If not for my platoon corpsman, I would not be here today. That God for you Doc. Every single one of you. As Marine deployed to combat 3 times, I’m here to say, You’re our Guardian Angels. Thank You.
We had heroes too, Doc. We called them Navy Corpsmen. Army called them Medics. Everybody called them, "Doc". We called them when we were hurt or dying, and they always came, unless they got lit up themselves on the way. On Charlie's hit list they were at the top with radiomen and officers. You guys were some of the bravest men I ever knew. And to all of you corpsmen and medics out there, "Thanks, Doc". Semper Fi. Sgt. Mike Moore FO. 5th Marines 2/1. An Hoa River Basin/Arizona Valley '69-'71. Vietnam.
Welcome home and thank you.
My uncle was a radio man in the army in Nam. He was right behind his Sargent when he (the Sargent) stepped on a land mine (possibly trip wire). I think he died, but my uncle lived to fight another day. He was my hero, and I miss him so much. I wish I would’ve told him just how much I loved him while I had so many chances. Rest in peace, uncle George, and thank you and all who served!
yes, right next to the radioman, or the new Lt with shiny bars on his collar
Semper Fi to those who earn the Title Doc! Saved my life and I will always be grateful!
I was Navy Corpsman for 21 years 19 spent with the Marines. This song hit hard. That is the most fulfilling job i have ever had. No one can replace the brother hood that was forged during deployments. I miss my Marines everyday. Semper Fidelis. DOC Merc.
I'm a retired military nurse Iraq, my husband was an 0311 US Marines Camp Lejeune went to the sandbox, I praise God every day for those Docs.
Most of my favorite nurses were Military nurse! YOU ROCK!
@@45dgwatson ty for your reply I’m divorced from said 0311 now, lol I’m retired back NC well I am in the middle of moving to Oklahoma. I will miss the Marines going to a Army town, lol
It’s 2 years later. Still grateful for your work. Thank you.
As an Army Medic that served two tours in Vietnam, this song really hits home. Thanks you Doc for this song!
Welcome home and thank you!
Thank you for serving!!
Thank you for your sacrifice. My dad was medic in Vietnam as well. First Calvary division, in 69.
US Army Medic 98-02. I want to thank you for this song. It means so much to me.
Roger Reager thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service. God bless
Thank you for your service 🙏 God bless
No sir thank you for everything you had to do to make it safe for us to have this amazing country thank you
I'm no longer a military medic but am still a paramedic in the civie world. It was a sacred amount of trust that soldiers put in the medics which justified a nickname like "Doc". I never took that for granted then and still don't.
You have no idea how much this song has meant to me and my family. I am a combat vet and my father was a USN Hospital Corpsman stationed in Chosin Korea in the 50s. He was Harvey R. "Doc" Jackson CPO.
Wow. Thank you, gentlemen. I served 16 years as a Marine Infantryman (1993-2009) and I can attest that all Marines respect the hell out of the Navy Corpsmen who serve on the front lines with us, and we do call them Doc. RIP Doc McCallister. Love you, Brother. Semper Fi.
Hey hey hey, nowwwwwwww. This MCALLISTER SHOOOOO HAAAAIIINNTTTT DEEAAAADDDD BROOOTHHHAAAAA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Jason. You're so dramatic.
-OSCARMIKE|ELVIS
I get chills ever time I hear this song. My husband and I are retired corpsmen. We spent our last 5 years at Pendleton. He served with 3/5 Dark horse.
Get some!
Awesome song. Stumbled on it tonight sitting in my patrol car. Retired HM here too, we actually served together, your husband too. Charleston 98-01 time frame.
@@74csfinch who is this. Please do me
I also served at 3/5, please tell your husband thank you for what he did for my brothers
Doc 3/5 2007-2010
I just got to 3/5 a few weeks ago
The song was great, but my favorite thing is reading the comments from our military... Thank you to everyone who has served.. Even though there are some people who hate you for what you do that you put your life on the line for every day... Just know true americans will always appreciate you!
Johnny me too thanks too all you military peoole who served thanks for your service
To everyone who supports us, you’re the reason we do what we do. We appreciate you just as much as you appreciate what we do.
God bless America
@rainwolf034 thank you. my body hurts for the time I did but I wont ever regret the lives I saved I am a proud Navy doc I would not change anything.
Damn straight!!!!!
A "Term of Endearment" that my comrades called me "DOC", 20 years as a U.S. Army Combat Medic, I'd do it all over again for them. Thank You Sir.
Thank you to every Marine that always made me feel a part of them. Didn’t matter that I never set foot at PI. 8404 was the NEC I was always proudest of. From this devil doc to all of my Marine brothers thank you for always treating me like I was one of you!
My husband was an FMF corpsman who served with SS platoon in IRAQ. My dad was a Navy corpsman serving in Vietnam. This song says it all. I feel very proud of their service to our country and our family.
Thanks for their service
⚡🐗⚡
corpsman are a marines best friend. They get shit on by higher ups but all of us appreciate them so much.
Thank you for all you've sacrificed
Corpsman's are marines brother
You don't f**k with our devil doc brothers.
A Marine Major said to us , at Chu Lai May 1970, 'You should die for my Marines and you will not receive medals for valor'
SPC Ryan Grady KIA July 2nd 2010 Parwan Province Afghanistan.
My hubby was “Doc” and was WIA in the same blast, was unable to render care. Medically retired after 14.5 years in the service.
I was also “Doc” I served as an Army Medic for 15.5 years, and served 2 combat tours.
Thank you for this today!!
Karen Matayka thank you
The85F0X, my pleasure. Would still be serving if my husband hadn’t been so critically injured. Now my job is taking care of him.
thank you!!!
Thank you both for your Service. My husband was a 3 tour Vietnam Veteran. He turned down the 4th so his younger brother was put in country and 1 year later he was KIA. I understand all too well the feelings and the burden my late husband felt. I'm a retired nurse of 30+ years not in the military but most of my time was ER.
Thank you both, and God bless you!
“You’ll never know the heartache of looking a grown man and the eye ask he ask am I gonna make it and you gotta lie” man that gets me every time I can’t even begin to imagine how tough that is.
When you love your brothers, you will tell them lies, because hope is strong medicine. We couldn't let on that we were feeling inadequate to the task. Health care involves the whole of a person, psychology and physicality are not different things. The best medicine was often the sound of the Medivac Bird coming in. It can take a lot of work to stay alive, but hope somehow makes it possible.
Thank you for your service sir or ma’am. I can’t imagine what that feels like. I can’t wait to graduate and I lost and keep people from knowing that feeling. Once again thank you for your service and for you mental and physical sacrifice
Honestly you don’t want to know how that feels, almost 17 years later and I cannot sleep, I am finally sober of six years now bc I came home to drink myself to death after what I had seen. Having a child saved my life, but not all are saved.
Jeff Taggart Stay Strong Brother, easy day was yesterday, HooRah
Lie, or allow a man you love to spend his last moments on Earth in abject terror..
SSG Juan Reyes
8 Jan 1980 - 15 Apr 2018
Rest Easy, Doc.
Thank you sir for the life I have today I'm grateful for my kids and my wife witch if not for men and women like you I wouldn't have thank you sir my family loves you for it
"Goodnight Sweet Prince"
@@raymundojimenez9693 Believe or not we also thank you. because coming home sometimes is hard reading things like you wrote makes it seem like it was worth it.
@@itsacardboardworldwithshan8603 worth it I don't see how anyone could make what you guys go through with it but I'm very proud to be American because of people like you I will always stop and say thank you for anymore in uniform with all the love and respect i can give we are blessed to have hero like yourself
God bless and rest easy
Thank you for whomever wrote this ballad and those performing it. Best Duty in The Navy is a Doc with the Mens Department, the Marine Corps! The REAL heroes, to me, were the MedEvac chopper pilots and crew and the air support when we could get it! Thank you all!
If there ever was a song that captured the perspective of being a Doc, this is it! Thank you and God Bless!
Doc Cortez
Kilo 3/8,
1990-1992
My son FMF 1st class “DOC” Blair most humble sailor u would ever know been to hell and back for his Marines ..going on 12 years of service my heart is huge with pride.. this song is amazing I just sent it to him 🇺🇸❤️thank you .....PROUD MOM OF A FMF USN CORPSMEN
As a former Sergeant in the Marine Corps this song really hit home because nobody knows what a doc goes through. Great song Walker you guys did awesome.
This song will always give me chills! My late fiancé was saved in the field by the “docs” he passed last year due to PTSD but he would’ve never even made it home without the docs.
Once upon a time I loved a corpsman. He was every bit of the doc this song signs about. He’ll never know how proud of him I am, even to this day. He had his life and I have mine, we didn’t end up together but I still call him when shit hits the fan. He will always be my hero, even if if never knows it.
The mother of a Navy Corpsman whose out in the field as I’m writing this. This brought tears to my eyes just knowing this is what my daughter is doing now. She loves her job and her marines/sailors. I love this song, it makes me even more proud of my daughter. I pray they all come back home.
Bless you momma..I'm 8404 hm1..field side retired
FMF 1967-1970 To survive you made your heart cold.
I'm a US Air Force Iraq and Afghanistan war vet. I remember my "Doc" very well and I want to thank you. I sent him this song and it hit home for us both.
Anyone still listening and wanting this on iTunes & Spotify in 2020/21?
I still look for it regularly on Spotify lol
I need this on iTunes
It’s on Spotify
@cory perrell that's because they broke up over a year ago
I love this song.
27 yr Veteran. Multiple combat tours. Doc saved me 3 times. Thanks to all Medics on the line!
We do the best we can
I was a doc in Vietnam with the 25th Inf, 69-70 the word Doc is what Combat Medics are called, The hardest Job I have ever done.
Marine combat veteran here We loved our Devil Docs. Corpsman UP!!!!!
Much Love.
I can never listen to this without tears streaming down... earning the title Doc is one of the best titles I was ever given, and I live every day to make sure I deserve that honor...
Thank you for this
❤❤
Doc Abs
68W
OEF
Kentucky
I WAS AMEDIC IN THE ARMY IN 1969 TO 1971. MY MOS WAS A 91B20. TO CHECK MY MOS YOU HAVE TO LOOK UNDER THE VIETNAM WAR. THIS SONG HITS HOME BROTHER. THIS SONG TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG, I CAN'T HELP BUT CRY. ALL THE GUY'S I WAS WITH, ALL CALL ME DOC. THANKS FOR A GREAT SONG. BEING CALL DOC WAS A GREAT HONOR FOR ME.
Ditto.
@@michaelhockensmith9940 I was a former 91B myself. That was back in 99.
You Deserve it, R.
@@michaelhockensmith9940 draper I can 🥫. Love ya, you'd have to look better than I do.
Anyone seeing this is or has served. Thanks for your service!
God bless all the docs. I wouldn't be here today without y'all.
I was an Army physician sent on multiple deployments over 30 years. I always tried to be sure that my medics were as highly trained as possible and often took whole sections from the 18-D training to get them even better. The results were amazing. Even more so was when the medics and the troops asked me to go out on patrol with them. I have had no greater honor and privilege. The level of love and commitment from these young people I have rarely seen before or since. Well done Docs.
I was sent this song by one of my Marines from Iraq today. I really hit me hard. I was a Navy Corpsman with Marine Scout Snipers. Did a few tours down range in Iraq and Afghanistan. This song lays out the feelings you carry in your heart forever. Well done gentleman.
thank you, I myself am a marine.. I've been overseas for the past two years in the marine security guard program so in no means can I relate to what you feel through this song but still thank you for what you've done for us Doc
Semper Fi doc
USAF Medic 2009-2013
Afghanistan June-Dec 2011 OEF
Best decision I ever made. Now I work for the VA as an ICU nurse, working on my doctorate for Nurse Practitioner. I love this song
US Army Medic "Doc" 04-09 Baghdad 05-06 . I loved my job and despite all of the struggle, I would do it all again! Thank you for putting into words/music many of the emotions that our military medics feel. Amazing!
To the all the corpsman who saved gave their lives to save their brothers and sisters thank you. Your sacrifice will never go unheard
Doc saved my life and countless others unfortunately he lost his and I'm grateful beyond words Rip Doc Starry your story lives on.
My son is a Corpsman, and appreciates this song. Thank you to all military and first responders and thank you for this song!
U.S. NAVY 8404- 1978-1998. 10 years with Marines, 10 years with Navy. Beruit 1983, Desert Shield and Storm. 3 years combat total with the Marines. Never stepped foot on a ship lol
They did call me Doc. It's been a very long time since I've cried. But your song brought me to tears. This hasn't changed since war began. I have to believe that we all have a seat at the table in Valhalla.
thankyou to all veterans out there you are heroes in my eyes i used to be a first responder with ems i can remember working with a doc best shift i ever worked
As a Medic with 2 tours overseas.....this is great to hear.
Marine combat veteran here We loved our Devil Docs. Corpsman UP!!!!!
Much Love.
thank you for your service
23 yrs as a Combat Medical Technician a few tours done, now suffering from PTSD, sorry for not saving all respect to my brothers in arms.
I am only 17 i have saved 19 people from suicide i grabbed guns out of there hands and treated wounds and i know i couldn't save them all but i tried, and god bless you and thankyou for your service and i am enlisting this year or next.
Try to keep out the bad thoughts out , and those feet moving
Never look down on doc. You just might be looking up at him some day. “Doc” brought my best friend back. Thank you wherever you are
I've never told him ~ but my boyfriend served the US military and he's my everyday hero. He never lets me give up. Sometimes he pushes me more than I'd like ~ but I know it's because he wants me to be the best that I can be. I feel honoured to be with such a courageous, dedicated and proud American Veteran who speaks so highly of the medics who served with him ~ to me that speaks volumes about the man. Thank you for choosing me to be your partner in this journey called life. And, yes, they called him Doc (literally). ♥
bawhaha....reaching for compliments, maybe?
As a grunt with several deployments great song and thank you doc, You kept us in the fight when shit hit the fan ...
17, going through the enlistment process, North Carolina Army National Guard. I know it may not mean much from someone like me, but Thank You for your service, and I hope to make men like you proud.
Congrats!
It is a very rare event that we find a song that has no flaws. This is one of those songs. Bravo men.
This is some shit that any medic or corpsman feels in their soul. Not all of us have seen war, but all of us would lay it all down for our boys.
I spent 12 years on the civilian side doing ems in a rural community and saw my share of gore and illness and probably then some. To those of you who earned the title Doc my hat is off to you with the utmost respect. God bless you all
Thank you for this song. I was part of a VERY professionally made documentary on Prime Video Called "No Greater Love." Also another one that I am not seen in but I am there in Operation Strong Eagle 3 called "The Hornets Nest." Both Documentaries are excellent award winning DOCS.
I heard this song today for the first time. Was at work. Started crying. Most of my co-workers know I was prior service as a Corpsman of Marines. One of my co-workers told me about the song today so I listened to it. Lots of good memories and some real hard ones. "...grown man... And lie." Hit too much. Damn good song! Thank you Sir for explaining who "Doc" is.
From a old Marine thank you Doc for the ones you got home and don't you dare take any blame for those who did not.
We love you doc.
I served as a Special Operations Combat Medic in the 75th RR (if you know, you know), with 3 combat deployments. My wife shared this song with me. She said that it helped her better understand what I experienced in the field. Thank you so much for this song. It helps me “feel” again. RLTW!
I was B Co. 3/75 88-92. Doc is god!!!
Took me a week to actually listen to the whole song , my boys are my everything and I’ll do anything for them . I’m not just doc , I’m their pharmacist , their psychiatrist , I’m their reassurance .
As a grunt with 4 tours under my belt (2 in Iraq (1 was the invasion back in 2003), 1 in Afghanistan, and 1 in Kosovo).I love all y'all. Y'all were always there for us.
2/7 Weapons Company our corpsman saved many of our asses in Al Anbar Iraq 07' and Helmand Province Afghan 08'. God bless them and God bless yall for makin this for them.
From what my veteran friends have told me "doc" is worth his/her weight in gold over there in the hell that is war thanks for your service signed a thankful American
Hey Warrior! Stay Hard.
WEAPONSSSS! 2/7 from 2013 to 2017. Semper fucking Fi brother.
2/7 doc here from 2010-2013 you had all of my super seniors! Great group of dudes! I took over weapons co when I got there
Long live us valiant few brothers, now more than ever us valiant few.
As an army infantryman n been in combat in Iraq (05), Doc was one of us n a good guy...Docs r best friends to the infantry hooah
I have no idea why it took it youtube so long to recommend this...I have no words...just chills.
I did my combat life saver course in 2014. done 3 deploytements after that. Ended my job in the military 2021-12-20. This song is making me cry. Crazy how a grown man can cry listning to a song on youtube,.
Great song thank you! :)
As a Marine we are are very thankful for our Docs. Doesn’t matter the branch you enlist in, you’re one of us. You guys pick up the pieces and keep us held together. Thank you to all of the medics out there. I had to share this song with our Doc
Thanks Doc, if it wasn't for you, I would not be here today.
Sgt. US Army Airborne Infantry.
8404 Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman. Iraq, Afghanistan. Best job I ever had, hardest job I ever had, best friends & brothers I ever had. Semper Fi Devil Dogs & Devil Docs! Great song, only missing 800mg Motrin, fresh socks, staying hydrated and STDs.
I’m a medic myself and the nightmares that come with the job this song has saved my life a time or two thank you gentlemen for an amazing and powerful song
SAME!
I just said the same thing, do u ever lose sleep about the one you promised they'd make it knowing there was nothing u could do? 😢😢😢😥
I left the Nam in late Oct 70 and I wake up most nights around 0230-0330 and seeing tracers or star flares or smelling burnt flesh/hair/movement shadows
@@shantel1509it's the one I dream about almost every night
3 more weeks of medic training left before I am responsible for my men's ability to see their families on this side of heaven. This song motivates me everyday to work hard so that I can steal the souls of my brothers from the clasps of the Reaper.
POG ASS BOOT BITCH ASSS NIQQA - LONGSTREETFAMILIES BRAGG BOIZ
God I hope you were drunk when you wrote this
It's a yr later..how you doing brother
We had it easy. When we had a bad day somebody carried us out. Doc had to carry our sorry a** out. His day was always longer.
Doc is still my title to the day, 2017-To Valhalla. Sometimes it’s impossible to remember everything, until you hear songs like this, that bring back all the details and you can’t help but be proud of who you are and all the lives you saved. ‘Rah!
My boyfriend is a 68W- listening to this song brought tears to my eyes because it so perfectly captures a medics job and devotion to bring all our brothers and sisters home safe. From me, an aeromed evac tach and my 68W- thank you
Civilian medic here, started in 2007... I appreciate this song; although I’ve never experienced the military side of this, a lot of it can translate to the civilian world as well. Great song, and respect to all the members of this great nation’s military; active, reserve, and veteran! Respect to the docs fighting for this land and keeping the others safe! You’re appreciated more than you know, heroes!
One thing you'll never do that an Army Medic will do many times, take of a troop in the middle of a firefight, but don't ever think you're less than, because an Army Medic won't be on the side of the road with a mangled vehicle trying to save the people inside, both of you are courageous beyond the norm and will go much farther than others to help in the worst of conditions.
USN corpsman here, thank you for the song! Your buddies a brave man! Proud to be called doc! RAH.
Marine combat veteran here We loved our Devil Docs. Corpsman UP!!!!!
Much Love.
Beautiful song. Combat vet here. Will always value, respect and protect Doc at all costs.
So proud of my son. He’s in class at fort Sam Houston right now.
I wasn't a corpsman, but I know many that I call my friend. I watched them save many of our brothers in arms in many rough days, I'm am very thankful for them.
Thank you for saving my life Doc. Marine Corps and Navy will always be the closest branches.
My grandfather was an army medic In Vietnam and we last him this last year, we played this at his funeral. Thank you for recognising what people like my grandfather went through
Thank you for writing such a beautiful song and honoring our Docs/Medics,they truly are the real heroes!!
“Doc” showed me this song. Absolutely love it. All corpsmen and medics have an extremely tough job and we are all grateful for all that you all do. Love you all
Was a Squad Leader in the Marines with 2/2 and I wouldn't know as much as I do now if it weren't for our Docs! They truly are amazing and I miss the days and nights we had together! You guys need to put these songs on the radio! Also, thank you for your service and to everyone else who's served!
18D here with ya brother. Having a bad day with the PTSD this brings back the parts that remind me why I joined.
Combat Medic from 91-03. What a great song brothers. "Leave No one behind!"
holy shit man, this is great. Gives me chills. Every Corpsman and Doc needs to hear this
Viet Nam Infantry, 69-70. Medics were the bravest of the brave, day in , day out. They were all heroes
Have a Son who served as an Army Combat Medic..much respect Doc..Semper Fi
So others may live....... this help with my PSTD SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
my little brother is a 68W, and damn this song really made me think of him. haven't seen the guy in over a year now
3:05 “You’ll never know the heartache of looking a grown man in the eye when he asks ‘am I going to make it?’ And you’ve got to lie.” ❤️
Amen
Doc someone like you save me. It's been 10+ years but this song still brought me to tears. You're a hero and i hope you wake up every day knowing you made a difference.
Wow. That song hit me right in the heart. As a corpsman, just wow. Thank you for this song.
Marine combat veteran here We loved our Devil Docs. Corpsman UP!!!!!
Much Love.
German Police Sergeant and Paramedic. On duty since 2010. There are faces and days you never forget.
Thx for that great song.
Danke für Ihre Dienstleistung.
Retired devil doc….. I can’t love this enough . After 22 years. Y’all hit the damn nail on the head !!!
Rahhhh 👿 devil
you have to be proud of what you did and not grief over what you couldn’t do 91W
Damn I just found this song and just being back home for a few weeks This song says it all and I’m definitely going back for another 4 years as a US Army Medic I love this song and will continue to listen to it thank you guys
Thanks Mac ✌🏻🥃👊never be as good as you my man respect ✊