"My head was hanging off and I died twice." Afghan war hero describes how he survived Taliban IED

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  • “I’m blind in one eye, partially deaf, my right arm doesn’t work and I’ve got brain damage. Oh, and my left leg’s missing too. Apart from that, I’m alright.”
    Paul Vice MC spent 16 years in the Royal Marines before his career came to a shattering halt when he was caught in the blast of an IED while on his fourth tour of Afghanistan.
    So severe were his injuries, he died twice on the Chinook that took him back to Camp Bastion for the surgery that saved his life.
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  • @samuellhot616
    @samuellhot616 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1440

    The fact that this dude just said “oh yeah, my legs missing” just shows how much he has been through

    • @ShockwaveTheLogical
      @ShockwaveTheLogical 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      I was admiring his chin up attitude about it.
      "Yeah arm doesn't work, my brains knackered and my leg's off." as he casually describes serious medical injuries

    • @samuellhot616
      @samuellhot616 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ShockwaveTheLogical exactly

    • @djaytv1621
      @djaytv1621 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@ShockwaveTheLogicalseriously a true real badass

    • @chrismerx9729
      @chrismerx9729 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@djaytv1621yeah man losing your leg over barrack obama or biden is realy baddass

    • @creative_bacon
      @creative_bacon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrismerx9729 🤡

  • @hiddendragon415
    @hiddendragon415 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2685

    He's got more zest for life than many of us without disabilities. Mad respect.

    • @blank-dr2kx
      @blank-dr2kx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

      When you you’ve been blown up twice and still live I think anyone would have a zest for life.

    • @lunchbox1553
      @lunchbox1553 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      You learn to appreciate what you have so much more when you think you're about to lose everything and suddenly that's not the case.

    • @untrannify
      @untrannify 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Seriously? I understand what you mean. We should complain less about inconveniences, but also that doesn't mean we are inferior and making bad choices if we aren't happy and with such a zest. He even acknowledged, he'd rather keep all he has than get PTSD.
      Now, do you think it takes bombs to develop PTSD? Of course not.
      In other words, action-reaction. Those of us who are lifeless aren't this way for no reason.
      Many of us have wounds, pains, worse than what he went through in his life, even though we were never tlat a war.
      If he speaks, laughs, then he's not really disabled in one sense, just like you'd say "if you have all your limbs then you're not disabled."
      Like him, I'd say, give me a life where I can say "I loved ever minute of it" like he said, and then have my limbs taken away. Than a life where you hate every minute of it.
      It's not about him making a choice, not to hate every day, it's actually that life wasn't that bad to him.
      Mental and emotional injuries are not to be dismissed. Or imagine people who are innocent but locked in prisons. Where they keep their limbs. But how can they have a seat for life? Even when proven innocent and released, you've lost a decade, now what? Or, like this veteran said, he loved being a soldier, but then lost parts of his body. Which one would you choose? I'd choose losing limbs after having fun over losing a decade in prison.

    • @ddcmr9
      @ddcmr9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You said it all

    • @DutchGuyMike
      @DutchGuyMike 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah, I wonder if he has tinnitus. Mine got worse 2 months ago after 10 years, it is driving me nuts :(

  • @carrowcobb-cu2yh
    @carrowcobb-cu2yh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2176

    I'm a trauma nurse, and I have saved hundreds of people, and I loved it. Got diagnosed with cancer, can't do it anymore, and it breaks my heart not being able to save people like I use to. I understand the loss of the only career you have ever known and loved, mourning the body you had, staring at death, and crying alone and moving on with your day. I'm glad you got a second shot at life. I hope I get mine.

    • @Ruby-ut8fd
      @Ruby-ut8fd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

      i wish you luck and a good life 🙏

    • @rhizzy3395
      @rhizzy3395 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

      I pray you are blessed and have a massive recovery at a record pace! Sending love your way! Get well!

    • @Metaphoria_Music
      @Metaphoria_Music 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      You gave all that healing and now it's your turn to receive it

    • @TheTriniboi1989
      @TheTriniboi1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      You were a guardian angel to many. God would always take care of his people. You would find peace my friend. In this life and the next one❤

    • @SNAKEx197
      @SNAKEx197 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      You will pull through, please believe it. Tell your self everyday that you'll beat it, never think you'll give in. Your body does amazing work when you think striong. I believe you will beat it!

  • @johngruber6015
    @johngruber6015 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +440

    Im a disabled former paramedic. I just wanted to say this man is an inspiration to me after hearing his story.

    • @union310
      @union310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      John, you are also an inspiration to me. Thank you

    • @jacquimunns2093
      @jacquimunns2093 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Thank you for your sacrifices John, I salute you ✨

    • @affliction2k02
      @affliction2k02 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      May God remember what you’ve done when the day comes

    • @jaestreets751
      @jaestreets751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏🏽 thank you for your service, sacrifice, YOU are an inspiration also just by short saying your old job.

  • @Hearyehearye515
    @Hearyehearye515 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +178

    This guys mindset is literally bomb proof. Some people are just cut from a different cloth aren’t they. Real life hero. Hats off to you sir

    • @SunakStarmerisacunt
      @SunakStarmerisacunt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no, he's cut from the same cloth as every other US imperialist killer. Cannon fodder for corrupt politicians and corporates.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though.

    • @Sapphiregamer8605
      @Sapphiregamer8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@navsofour2892mercs can be heroes too.

  • @uniqueone2731
    @uniqueone2731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +650

    Hey bro. I am a veteran myself ( USMC ) Just wanted to let you know that I couldn’t be more proud to call you my my brother. It’s people like your self that give marines a good name. You are the perfect example of how strong we are mentally and physically. Thank you for sharing your amazing story .

    • @MigorRortis
      @MigorRortis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Royal marines are cool af too

    • @DenissBikbulatovs
      @DenissBikbulatovs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Strong but stupid. Waste life for someone greedy

    • @t00bgazer
      @t00bgazer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Marines have a good name??? Lmfao there is nothing good about destabilizing a large part of the globe for business interests.

    • @dwarevids
      @dwarevids 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Rahhh to that

    • @hypn0ticclan151
      @hypn0ticclan151 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      oorah brother@@MigorRortis

  • @vandalhimself8
    @vandalhimself8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +248

    the fact that he was worried more about losing his job than dying is just amazing

    • @GuardDog42
      @GuardDog42 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Marines man.

    • @holdmyhand2009
      @holdmyhand2009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      downright stupid

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GuardDog42 So did we eliminate the bad guys in Afghanistan?

    • @GuardDog42
      @GuardDog42 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@navsofour2892 Was that the point?

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GuardDog42 The point is that somebody answer the question.

  • @J-PLeigh8409
    @J-PLeigh8409 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    When going thru his list of injuries, he said "oh yeah my leg, my leg is missing" this dude is a soldier & next level, salute to him & those alike, God bless their spirit

  • @robertreed4337
    @robertreed4337 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +342

    What a great young man, I don't need to say more

    • @daanveld2887
      @daanveld2887 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Deads ryd gratiings from Holland

    • @jamessones4044
      @jamessones4044 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Shame he had to go through all his for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
      Tony Blair/Alaistair Campbell’s legacy of war lies.

    • @daanveld2887
      @daanveld2887 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You rhyt

    • @sway696
      @sway696 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@jamessones4044ots of people did. But I’m still glad the man’s alive and able to tell his story. We’ve all been lied to on both sides of the pond and yes it’s unfortunate. We expected better from our representatives but sadly it turned out that they only represent themselves. Admirable that this man never quits pushing.

    • @cynthia-333
      @cynthia-333 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, I could not find the right words..so thank you

  • @Galamesh123
    @Galamesh123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    It's guys like this that make me proud to be British, what a humble guy

    • @mk12-jc3vx
      @mk12-jc3vx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why when it’s the Americans who have to save your sorry asses EVERY FUCKING TIME😂

    • @hectichazerdus
      @hectichazerdus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Moral of the story. Don't invade people countries like Putin
      and don't fight wars for oil and minerals.
      Or you could end up like this brave young man or worse

    • @jdlambo6926
      @jdlambo6926 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Proud American here and happy to have met some of y’all while over there. I was army infantry. Pray for our country I’ll pray for y’all bud

    • @jdlambo6926
      @jdlambo6926 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hectichazerdusmoral of the story some of us are warriors. Some of us aren’t shit and are bitter towards those that can or did do. Wtf would you have had us do after 9/11? You don’t cow down to a bully, you kick his fn ass! I can tell your probably another muslim turd that probably touches little boys. You know how much of that shit I had to see while over there!? Muslims fn little boys because that’s ok as long as it’s not a woman.

    • @hectichazerdus
      @hectichazerdus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jdlambo6926 Pray for Biden, your leader is a joke around the planet earth

  • @abaronofchivalry5176
    @abaronofchivalry5176 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    "It's a shame, but it happens doesn't it..." Dude, you are one brutally impressive son of a gun, I'll give you that. Despite not being British, that phrase alone, along with the injuries you managed to recover from are just crazy, and you've certainly earned everyone's respect.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He said he was there for the freebies though, more of a mercenary than a hero.

  • @SectorSos
    @SectorSos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +278

    Hey cheers to you Mate! I'm a disabled US Army Veteran. I've had multiple deployments to Iraq, Africa and Afghanistan. On April 11th 2011 our unit was ambushed by anti coalition militia forces, Haqqani and Taliban, in Kunar Province, Pech River Valley, Afghanistan. During the engagement I was severely wounded. Thankfully they were able to save my life all of my limbs, although I had multiple surgeries, years of rehabilitation etc.(Many of our guys weren't that lucky.) But the biggest blow for me, is that it put a big fat cross ❌ over my military career.
    Anyways, all I wanted to say, that stories like that are indeed huge inspiration for many. Keep up the great work. 👍

    • @gianbianchi1141
      @gianbianchi1141 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Thank you for your service

    • @kystars
      @kystars 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Hello sir, I wanted to serve, but they found out I was diabetic and I could not. My uncle was in the 101st Airborne during Vietnam. He survived thankfully. ALL of our military deserves our highest respect and honor and thank you also ! Thank you for serving America!

    • @HalfHydenJekkel
      @HalfHydenJekkel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m just still amazed, how veterans can be so enthused about being used as tools for money profiting. I always have been very patriotic and would’ve done anything for my country but now we KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that war is all just made up for the elite to profit.… I would be hanging my head down. But then again, that’s where we see who ones master truly is.. satans or the creators

    • @SectorSos
      @SectorSos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@kystars Thank you. I also served with 101st ABN, 1BCT, 1/327 infantry. Ft. Campbell, Kentucky is one boring place though. Not much to do, on your 'Off' time. Besides that, 101st is a great division.

    • @yvonnedobiash2180
      @yvonnedobiash2180 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you sir no one can understand the pain and loss you went through JUST YOU! Keep on keeping on find what works for you. God bless you richly becausenyou were spared for a reason. Thank you again. 🤗😊🤗😊🤗

  • @maxreed7690
    @maxreed7690 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    He talks about his critical injuries that he has to live with like they’re not a big deal. What an incredible human being!

    • @BlytheWorld1972
      @BlytheWorld1972 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is amazing i was feeling low myself till i watch this now i have given myself a kick in the ass to live the best you can.

    • @Ken_oh545
      @Ken_oh545 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes there was about 400 bits of shrapnel...and his 1st explosion he was in 'it was no big deal' a top lad indeed

  • @justicewillprevail1106
    @justicewillprevail1106 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    He was born to be a soldier. Courageous and full of energy.

    • @habazlambazazathe6th989
      @habazlambazazathe6th989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      a mercenary war criminal

    • @AK-ULTRA
      @AK-ULTRA 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@habazlambazazathe6th989 Follow the freezing moon.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So did we eliminate the bad guys in Afghanistan?

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@habazlambazazathe6th989 kind of he said he was there for the freebies.

    • @jasondeblou6226
      @jasondeblou6226 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      born to die

  • @gonzalomanriquezjr864
    @gonzalomanriquezjr864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +235

    Man I had a commander that took some shrapnel to his ankle from and IED in Iraq. He was the same with the pain. About 10 years after he was sent home he told them to just take his foot off because it hurt so much. After he said it felt so much better to just not have a foot. Much respect from me. Was definitely cool serving with guys from other countries when I was in Iraq.

    • @Elisheva333
      @Elisheva333 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I believe 23andme dna research concluded that a person is born with either a Sedentary muscle, nomadic muscle or warrior muscle, the ones that rubs to help a person in danger was born like that, may be compassionate heart is a choice to develop

    • @haholaer4058
      @haholaer4058 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      'cool' serving while commiting war crimes for some rich snob back home? you people are weird

    • @gonzalomanriquezjr864
      @gonzalomanriquezjr864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@haholaer4058 I never committed a war crime so 🤷🏽‍♂️. Don’t know what you are taking about. I did the job I was paid to do and that was it.

    • @marcuby
      @marcuby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@gonzalomanriquezjr864how does it feel like to kill for corporate interest?

    • @gonzalomanriquezjr864
      @gonzalomanriquezjr864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @@marcuby I sleep good most nights . But I killed because I was trying to be killed. No other reason. If you are trying to make me feel bad then give up. Can’t feel bad if you have no feelings.

  • @TheGoldenTriangleAcademy
    @TheGoldenTriangleAcademy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    This is the type of person we should prop up as a role model. Forget about sports guys, actors and rappers, this man is a REAL MAN, A REAL HERO, A REAL ROLE MODEL and he is damn impressive! Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir!

    • @curtiswilcock5628
      @curtiswilcock5628 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree 100%

    • @goldeagle8051
      @goldeagle8051 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Totally agree. Football millionaires running around the pitch, people buying their overpriced shirts all over the world. Give me a break. These are the real men in every sense.

    • @pricklycats
      @pricklycats 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You shouldn't have to get permanently disabled and have your life ruined to be considered a "real man" lol that's insanity. This is real life not a movie.

    • @pricklycats
      @pricklycats 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I guarantee this guy would not recommend you do what he did, for obvious reasons. He is not an example of anything but what to avoid in life.

    • @marcuby
      @marcuby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go hail russian soldiers in Ukraine then

  • @Rush-ld2qr
    @Rush-ld2qr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    You are an exceptional human being & god bless you for your 16 years of service! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

    • @georgejones3564
      @georgejones3564 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤💙🇬🇧🇺🇲

    • @assasinpatates8066
      @assasinpatates8066 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why is he an exceptional human being? Because he almost died in his 16 years of murdering Afghan children?

    • @ph011ux
      @ph011ux 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@assasinpatates8066No, because he almost died, lived to tell it and had amazing courage and determination. this dudes head was hanging off and he says he doesn’t have PTSD, do you know how much mental strength you have to have for that?

  • @FilibusterNYC
    @FilibusterNYC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    I can’t even describe how much respect I have for this man. I salute you, Sir!

    • @Gefbcddhhvx
      @Gefbcddhhvx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You actually aren’t alllowed to salute him

    • @NOBODY-cn6fj
      @NOBODY-cn6fj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@Gefbcddhhvxdon’t care we salute him anyway 🤫🤫

  • @yorkiebilger7805
    @yorkiebilger7805 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Words are not enough to describe how incredible this individual is.

    • @kellysam2076
      @kellysam2076 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A WAR HERO??? HOW MANY KIDS N WOMEN HAVE THEY KILLED.. AND FOR WHAT.... AT THE END OF THE DAY FOR WHAT..... THEY WERE USED AS CANNON FODDER. THEY JOIN ARMY TO RISK LIFE TI DIE... AND HE TALKS OF TOUR... TOUR OF WHAT..... WHY WE NEVER LEARN OF IRAQI AND AFGHANI KIDS N WOMEN THAT THEY DESTROYED. KILLED.... U DESTROY A WHOLE COUNTRY.... AND WHATS HIS DEFINITION OF BAD GUYS.. THEY KEEP SAYING BAD GUYS. COULD THE BAD GUYS BE ORDINARY CIVILIANS TRYING TO DEFEND THEIR OWN COUNTRY FROM AN ILLEGAL INVASION. WHY DID THEY INVADE IRAQ.... IRAQ DID NOTHING TO US.... AND THE IRONY THEY THEN GO ON ABOUT UKRAINE....... SO LET US ALL GET REAL... ALL THESE WARS FOR GLOBALIST ELITE COOPERATIONS

    • @kellysam2076
      @kellysam2076 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Incredible for what.... Killing innocebt iraqi civilians. Iraq did nothing to us. Maybe u should learn about the innocent iraqi civilians who were mutilated killed raped murdered. Then u will know the real heroes.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What is remarkable? He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero.

  • @franklinddrennan5848
    @franklinddrennan5848 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    What an amazing young man
    I’m a disabled vet so I understand his story and believe he is amazing
    GODS SPEED TO HIM

    • @GoGoated7687
      @GoGoated7687 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks slime

  • @A1Sirius
    @A1Sirius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Some people are made from a different kind of metal. I have no other words to describe this guy.

    • @ianhoskings1199
      @ianhoskings1199 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You took the words out of my mouth.

  • @BeachyKeen92
    @BeachyKeen92 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Mental health is far more destructive than physical health. Losing your career and comrades is worse than losing a limb. This man is a hero in every sense. It sounds like he was determined to survive and remained calm.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though, he got the lottery.

    • @FinnishCommando
      @FinnishCommando 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@navsofour2892Probably British humour mate

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FinnishCommando Or probably crazy that is another possibility... quite a few many people in the armed forces are crazy people that just found an environment to foster.

    • @jude_the_apostle
      @jude_the_apostle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@navsofour2892 You dont become a Royal Marine for the 'freebies'

  • @pbsenchereyblog
    @pbsenchereyblog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I watched this guy in the marines series in Afghanistan. So brave and a real soldier🙌🏽

    • @bigred7931
      @bigred7931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yea was a great show.....awesome to see he's still Vicey hahah

  • @brendanrivera9216
    @brendanrivera9216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    This man is an inspiration ! You’ve kept living life on your terms and let nothing stop you. This guy is a warrior no doubt, thank you for your service 🫡🪙💜

  • @thorandug
    @thorandug 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    As someone with a TBI for the past 3 years I can definitely say this man is an inspiration

  • @sigmoidflexure1872
    @sigmoidflexure1872 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This man survived an IED, I'm sending respect. This guy is a survivor. A bad ass hard-core veteran. I hope he's doing more than well, I hope he's having an awesome life!

    • @safiyasola839
      @safiyasola839 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeh.. so badass…😒 fighting a war his own government orchestrated for greed. Innocent lives lost, homes demolished, children left orphaned, so much destruction. He’s oblivious.

  • @andywing2030
    @andywing2030 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +175

    Disgusting that the government sends these lads to go fight pointless wars and expects charities to pick up the pieces.

    • @jessehellakoo
      @jessehellakoo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That's life, if other countries don't fear us they would be on our shores. It is disgusting, i agree with you. We make the best out of a shitty situation. It's either us or them and I choose us just as the creeps in the government do.

    • @andywing2030
      @andywing2030 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jessehellakoo who fears us? We’re being invaded on a daily basis and welcoming them with open arms!

    • @marcuby
      @marcuby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Why isnt this the top comment.

    • @EsteparioTrucks
      @EsteparioTrucks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Senseless comment, he says he enjoyed being a Soldier.

    • @RS66788
      @RS66788 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@EsteparioTrucksyou’ve missed the point

  • @FatherOfTheYear1
    @FatherOfTheYear1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    The courage of the British Soldiers is next to nothing, It's an honor knowing that the British people are an ally of America. Much love from the USA to the British soldiers and people!

    • @hectichazerdus
      @hectichazerdus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1:50 Show a presence in another mans country in another mans village lool.
      And you guys praise these illegal invasions. Jheez i bet you have the convid vax too?

    • @GeorgeinScotland
      @GeorgeinScotland หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only difference is that the public don't give a toss about British troops or the injuries they come home with unlike the US who seem to respect veterans

  • @irenegilson9666
    @irenegilson9666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Absolute hero. Respect to you, and thank you for your service, serving your country and protecting us.

    • @ammar6937
      @ammar6937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sorry but he's not no hero

    • @DrDrops420
      @DrDrops420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ammar6937 lol he did more in 5 years then you did all of your life, go be mad somewhere else woke dummy bear, he is a true hero.

  • @shoutatthesky
    @shoutatthesky 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    What incredible mental strength this soldier displays. Such an inspiration. "It's not what happened to you, it's the story you tell yourself about what happened to you".

    • @shoutatthesky
      @shoutatthesky 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Bearwithme560 Wow! What an irrelevant reply!

  • @Marius_vanderLubbe
    @Marius_vanderLubbe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    My thoughts go out to the men, women and children of Afghanistan who suffer horribly to this day because of war.

  • @fayprivate7975
    @fayprivate7975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It’s unbelievable that this man survived such hideous injuries. He’s doing great things with his life. Lots of love to him❤❤❤!

  • @frankbutta9344
    @frankbutta9344 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This Marine is the Man! Much respect from the USA! 🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @robertmather7334
    @robertmather7334 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He has to be one of the strongest person I've ever listened to.

  • @charliehayward2512
    @charliehayward2512 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Amazing bloke ! Shows how incredibly resilient we humans are. Respect,and all the best !

  • @craigmills7280
    @craigmills7280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I cannot believe how positive you are Paul.. words cannot describe how amazing you are

  • @hoppiemacv8604
    @hoppiemacv8604 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thank you and all your Mates for your Service! Even though it can't be said enough, With gratitude! From America, Love & Respect!

  • @holyfieldism
    @holyfieldism 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    This man is such an unbelievable human and after listening to this I will now play the veterans lottery.I am so humbled after listening to him .Thankyou for your service sir.❤👍

    • @veteransfoundation9407
      @veteransfoundation9407  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That's fantastic - thank you so much for your support.

    • @countycricklewood
      @countycricklewood 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      An ‘A Typical’ boot neck. Never let the buggers get you down. 👍

    • @SunakStarmerisacunt
      @SunakStarmerisacunt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      unbelievably naive to be a pawn for for corporate interests.

  • @johankindberg7967
    @johankindberg7967 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Im a swede and military trained but have never seen combat. To me you are the biggest hero🙏. Shameful you had to leave the military.
    Johan from Sweden

  • @paularndt6111
    @paularndt6111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a true hero! Thank you for your service sir. We'll wishes and good thoughts only . From 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Stevieproperchels
    @Stevieproperchels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WHAT A LEGEND, true hero we love you mate for tryingbto protect us from terrorism and bad people

  • @maryannallen9885
    @maryannallen9885 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for your service to your country and being joined with my country 🇺🇸❤

  • @t-roy1605
    @t-roy1605 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The care and concern displayed by the medical professional at 00:35 is next level wholesomeness.

    • @moddinghomer
      @moddinghomer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Serves a dual purpouse, it also helps them get out of anesthesia faster

  • @BlytheWorld1972
    @BlytheWorld1972 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He still has his lovely face no one can take that away from him glad you can still see and hear and what ever damage you have i the brain it does not show when you are talking you are a total legend .

  • @CaptainDoge13
    @CaptainDoge13 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    this guy is a living legend. absolutely unbelievable what he has been through.

  • @TheMichaelBeck
    @TheMichaelBeck 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfather lied about his age to join the Army TWO YEARS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR and served in the Air Force for 28 years. I'm a retired Army veteran. I lost my left leg in a training accident right after Desert Storm. You have my utmost respect. Thank you very much for your service and sacrifice. Cheers from America.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He said he was there for the freebies though, would not compare to your grandpa. Beware of comparison between heroes and mercenaries mentalities.

    • @NxploHD
      @NxploHD 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @navsofour2982
      After reading your comment enough times I had to reply.
      At a young age from his first tour he was a marine because he loved his job (not on tour, just general life) he was like any young soilder. After his second tour and seeing his mates around him being killed, seeing the taliban sending women and children forward and hiding behind them, he grew a deep founded hatred for them. Not a mercenary, a soldier fighting for the same reason the British military were there.

    • @twistiefe
      @twistiefe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@navsofour2892 There are no freebies in the military, he was being sarcastic... oh and you are a moron.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@twistiefe He specifically mentioned the freebies so i guess by your own rule he is the moron, and by extension then you.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NxploHD why do you need to answer there is nothing to answer. You are seeking justification against your own self. Like if the military wouldn't carry assassins or mercenaries, like the bankers & politicians do crooks. Don't build exceptionalism where there isn't. It just puts yourself in the wrong bag.

  • @mysticalmisty9772
    @mysticalmisty9772 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a incredible man! He was meant to survive because he has got so much positivity about and he is living his life to the full & he deserves that for being so brave ❤

  • @dex5934
    @dex5934 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What an inspiring young man. A true real life hero!

  • @Genghis-Khan121
    @Genghis-Khan121 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Can’t help but feel very humbled listening to this very brave incredible man what an inspiration to all walks of life not just the military casualties but everyone may god bless you

  • @kystars
    @kystars 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    I'm American, and I greatly respect the American military as well as the British military and our allies. I watched this entire video about this man. He is a hero God bless him. He has that rare thing inside him that keeps him motivated no matter what. Good for him! I almost had my left leg amputated 3 different times, but I kept telling them NO. I was right, I still have my leg. Good luck to him always!

    • @joblakelisbon
      @joblakelisbon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brother all of our finest were sent over to those deserts for absolutely nothing. Trillions spent, millions of Iraqis dead and thousands of our boys - for absolutely sweet nothing.

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though but not any mention to God nor anything for the miraculous result.

    • @koolaidcrusade7776
      @koolaidcrusade7776 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@navsofour2892 the medical staff saved his life, not "god" have some respect

    • @navsofour2892
      @navsofour2892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@koolaidcrusade7776 Well surely God did not come down to operate him if that is what you thought I meant.

  • @salahsolomon7769
    @salahsolomon7769 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Genuinely good people are 1 in a million these days. Hat's off to this man

  • @ElegantMessTechPC
    @ElegantMessTechPC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    What an absolute legend, thank you for sharing your experiences with us

  • @Chuck883
    @Chuck883 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    A true hero indeed.

  • @TranscenDaMental
    @TranscenDaMental 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    God Bless You Brother, you are a true hero! 🫡🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @VillaSpark
    @VillaSpark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you for your service brother! Much love from the states 👊🏼

  • @dickhilt
    @dickhilt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This man is a an inspiration. I wish I had half his positivity. What a hero👏

  • @ekassien
    @ekassien 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    PAUL:
    HEROES don't always wear capes. THANK YOU 4 your service & 4 sharing your story. H❤GS from Wisconsin.

  • @janetscott5252
    @janetscott5252 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wish the US honored its Vets as much as the UK😢 Thank God they are valued🙏💕🙏

  • @user-jp7yc5dh1w
    @user-jp7yc5dh1w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brother I am American,we love you Brother,your service to your country and the free world will always be remembered. thank you sir,your a f*****g warrior,glad and thankful your home.

  • @thatcornishcockney
    @thatcornishcockney 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Absolute Hero! Can't even describe how proud we are of our veterans.

  • @mwstewart
    @mwstewart 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great mind-set and determination. Inspirational.

  • @happygilmore9484
    @happygilmore9484 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It could just be me, but I find it insane how at the beginning of the video he says “what’s not to like” about the job, and then he continues to say how he snapped his neck, went blind, went deaf, has brain damage, lost a leg etc etc… while doing that job. thank you very much for your service none the less

  • @michaelwillis6520
    @michaelwillis6520 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My God this man us a true war hero and someone who we can all look up to for inspiration...period.

  • @forestntt72
    @forestntt72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Amazing man. Thank you for keeping us safe. Your service is NOT taken for granted I promise. Signing up to this lottery right now.

  • @SweetPeaSweetPete
    @SweetPeaSweetPete 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    He’s a strong man, but all the graphic injuries he suffered, there’s no way he doesn’t suffer from PTSD.

    • @Bearwithme560
      @Bearwithme560 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agree. It often doesn't manifest itself for years.

    • @DenissBikbulatovs
      @DenissBikbulatovs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ehat u feel with ptsd?

    • @ptvfl
      @ptvfl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m a psychology student and it really does depend on the person, their genetics, their personality, and the way they were raised. Someone could go through something as horrific as this and never end up suffering with PTSD.

  • @Man_fay_the_Bru
    @Man_fay_the_Bru 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Royal Marines are a different breed& I’m grateful for them

  • @richarddepledge960
    @richarddepledge960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Don't put yourself down saying your brains knackered. You come across as sharp and switched on. Typical RM. Keep on smiling and racing. Inspiration to listen to that. Well done you.

  • @ngillzz5147
    @ngillzz5147 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Such a humble brave man 🙏🏼 Thank you for your service and God bless you Paul ❤

  • @captainamerica6182
    @captainamerica6182 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Respect and Honor to you fellow Soldier. Thank you for your service.

  • @user-yo1cb5uh9l
    @user-yo1cb5uh9l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Was an MP and my dad was in the army before me. Came across lots of soldiers and all are heroes and you are living proof of them. I have found that most UK civvies do not respect or appreciate the military like the US does and they should be ashamed. These armchair warriors should watch your movie and hang their heads in shame, as they would not have the guts to do what you did or the agonies you have gone through on their behalf. God bless you my brother.

  • @GEORGIABOY23
    @GEORGIABOY23 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve never seen somebody cry and it made me cry..NEVER! Until today.

  • @onthevergeofvani11a21
    @onthevergeofvani11a21 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    keep in mind all comments, your seeing him make it out the other side. I guarantee you over the years of excruciating pain recovering, no doubt there would be grief and feeling his life has no purpose. God Bless you mate

  • @jiawx
    @jiawx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I remember watching the 'Royal Marines: Mission Afghanistan' and was always worried about what Paul's long term outcome was. Such a character and I am so pleased to see he's doing what appears to be better than alright at face value. I hope to see you go from strength to strength.

  • @1vigorousdragon
    @1vigorousdragon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    God Bless you man , Everyones recovery is basically an individual experience . Man , you are a miracle and inspiration.
    Much Love & respect from 🇦🇺

  • @Shnitzel_Affe
    @Shnitzel_Affe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man really said "I wasnt gong to letmy disability define me" and won an oylmpic medal, thats more than "not letting your disability define you"

  • @brendasays2324
    @brendasays2324 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you for your service.. forever a hero to your beautiful country. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @_jadori_175
    @_jadori_175 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Its sad that most of Americans will never appreciate his sacrifice!! Respect to you sir!!! I take my hat off to you and thank you for your service!

  • @TurkishBenAirsoft
    @TurkishBenAirsoft 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Huge respect bro a warrior while serving and an even bigger warrior coming back from injuries like that. There needs to be more support for our forces while serving and definitely once leaving for ptsd etc.

  • @RCDEPENDANT
    @RCDEPENDANT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You're an inspiration mate! ❤💯👍🏻after hearing your story and seeing what you have achieved in your current situation has given me hope, that It's possible for me to move forward in life and achieve the things I want to achieve.

  • @WarDog1567
    @WarDog1567 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Massive respect, speaks well. Thank you bud ❤

  • @user-jq4io2bx9w
    @user-jq4io2bx9w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TYSM for your service and I'm sorry this happened and glad you made it and have mad respect for all the accomplishments you've made! :)

  • @scotthead8249
    @scotthead8249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He is a warrior through and through. This man was fighting for his life and all he could think about was not being a soldier anymore. Let me tell you something. You will always be a Soldier. Love you Man.

  • @Jazzman-bj9fq
    @Jazzman-bj9fq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good man! Job well done, enjoy your life and keep telling your story. You give a lot of ppl the hope they need!

  • @bramcoteelectrical1088
    @bramcoteelectrical1088 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy to support there on going work we signed up to there monthly donation.
    Brave and courageous man, glad to know charities like this provide support and help where needed.

  • @danewoods4712
    @danewoods4712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic story mate!
    Thank you for sharing it. I’ve served and deployed so I have an understanding in what you are saying.
    Your positivity is awesome! I forever hope it stays. Much love

  • @deecooper1567
    @deecooper1567 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🏅. You didn’t die bc the Lord still has plans for you on earth 💖👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

  • @hclarke116
    @hclarke116 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Paul, remember seeing the programme a few years ago and seeing you lying in bed having been blown up and wondering if you made it. So glad that you did and have achieved absolute wonders since getting back. True Commando spirit mate!

  • @noimagination99
    @noimagination99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Very touching, I don't have the proper words to express it, but to see you and hear you, and hear your understanding of how bad PTSD is vs. "just" physical injuries....if only everyone understood! Blessings to you. I just don't know what else to say.......

  • @jonbrown3227
    @jonbrown3227 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s awesome to see people go through complete hell and pull through on top in the end pure inspiration 🤙🏽

  • @bedfordlab
    @bedfordlab 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very inspiring...very brave young man

  • @sarahyates6055
    @sarahyates6055 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you Sir for your Service. You’re a walking miracle a testament to your courage and bravery but especially the skill and dedication of the Drs, nurses and surgeons who helped you through it. The first step was the medics on the ground and especially in the helicopter who never gave up on you.
    Respect to you and your fellow service men and women. Lest we forget 🌹

  • @markrobinson1458
    @markrobinson1458 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Inspirational isn't enough to describe this man, 😢 thank you for your service and inspiring others, unbelievable mindset 🙏

  • @scottking1960
    @scottking1960 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your service. It was truly an honor to watch your video I’m a disabled vet over here in the United States and your video has given me a reason to go on. Thanks mate.

  • @ingridthurston-polkey653
    @ingridthurston-polkey653 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All I can say thank god was with you and your buddies brave men 🙏

  • @thingstodoinguernseychanne4950
    @thingstodoinguernseychanne4950 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This bloke is such an inspiration to life and a wonderful man with a wonderful story who did a fantastic job it's just a shame that the US pulled out the way they did this bloke must be feeling the pain from that alone as well as his injuries he deserves a platinum medal along with others

  • @marlonbrando2698
    @marlonbrando2698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, whenever you ask these guys if they enjoyed being a warfighter, they all say they would go back in a fucking heartbeat. Badass dudes.

  • @kristinejensen1417
    @kristinejensen1417 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So blessed to hear your story. Honor to meet you. You show admirable courage. Thankyou for being a light

  • @edwardbristow1233
    @edwardbristow1233 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This man’s resilience and grit to crack on, amazing

  • @fleet_street215
    @fleet_street215 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you for your service brother.

  • @margaretdevery6547
    @margaretdevery6547 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kia Ora from New Zealand. Deepest respect & thanks to you for your service, many sacrifices & for having the strength of spirit to share your incredible story. A very humbling experience yo have heard it