On May 20, 2019, Staff Sgt. Jordy James Soesbe gave his organs for donation after suffering a devastating stroke. His fellow soldiers held an honor walk for him as hospital staff and Jordy's friends and family accompanied him to surgery.
I served with Jordy many years ago. We were young men together. We laughed together and formed a bond. As it goes in the military, after some time we all go our separate ways. I was sad to hear about Jordy, but not surprised he was able to save more people upon his death. I hope his family knows that he was a good man and he was loved by many. RIP brother, see you in another formation.
I've given the 'anesthesia' for several organ donors. It is done with the utmost respect for the donor as we try to keep the organs alive until they are harvested. Sometimes it is incredibly difficult to do. The professionalism of the teams I have worked with was astounding. When they pour the iced saline onto the heart to stop it and radically slow it's metabolism, my job was over. It is then that I am completely struck by the finality of this person's sacrifice. It is the only type of case where the anesthesia provider is finished before the surgeons. Utterly surreal.
@@jackmeyhoffer5107 Completely alien to us anesthesiologists. Since the brain is already not functioning we were doing life support. Sometimes the heart starts failing before the other organs are harvested. It gets to be quite the challenge and stressful because other people are waiting on those organs.
I was an Army medic MANY years ago. You can imagine some of the things I saw in Vietnam. Your post really moved me. I'm not sure I could have done what you do. I completely understand why you do what you do, and I understand how important it is in the process. Your job is frankly something I've never thought of. I think it would haunt me just like all the people I couldn't save haunt me to this day. Blessings to you and yours.
The greatest gift a human can give. Soldier or not. Utterly generous and entirely selfless. Military personnel are very attuned to giving oneself to the cause for the good of the greater community...who else amongst us can claim to have lived by that code? And that is why I will always bow my head to our military personnel.
You want to see a former Army Ranger cry like a baby. This will do it. I commend this soldier for his sacrifice, and to all of those soldiers and civilians giving him his final walk of pride and respect. Rest in peace Sgt. Soesbe.
I've done many of these honor walks as an ICU nurse. God bless these patients and their families for giving a fabulous gift as their last act on this Earth.
I don't know how you do it. It so heart wrenching yet you continue to serve. Know that you don't have to wear a rank on your your uniform to have honor. Thank you for what you do
This video broke my heart for him and his family. We all need to appreciate what our military people do for us and the world in general. GOD BLESS THEM ALL!
My life was saved by a donor, just like this young man and hero. I received a bi-lateral lung transplant. I hope my donor got an honor walk. He deserved it.
May they both be with OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ENJOYING HEAVEN. Condolences to the family and friends etc. And God Willing you and his loved ones will see him in Heaven 🙏☝️✝️😇
@Dark Star A. I don't smoke, B. I have more respect for myself and my donor to smoke, C. Who the f;uck are you to pass judgement on me like that? Kiss my white pimply a$$!!!!!!!
@Dark Star ain't my fight to comment in, but I'm gonna. Just because someone gets a lung transplant dosent mean they have ever even touched a cigarette. People are born with lungs to small, damaged tissues, can get diseases from their work environment like mining ect. While I do agree with you that it fucked up when someone gets a new organ and they keep old habits, it's fucked up to even ask that.
@Dark Star why don't all of you whiny crying ass bitches just shut the fuck up the man said thankyou to someone who saved his life and some snowflake gets trigger by it grow the fuck up buttercup
That was so sad, my husband died a week ago and his eyes were donated only because all his organs were loaded with cancer. His eyes helped two people see
Dear soldier. U risked your life for others to survive. U died and donated your organs for others to live. U were and are an angel. Your memories will live forever. God bless u. Salute (by a soldier)!
I am a transplant recipient from a cadaveric donor, and know full well what these donations mean! Staff Sgt Soesbe's gift demonstrates exactly the hero is truly was!
@@sandgrownun66 You know who is just as insufferable as religious fanatics… people who make atheism their entire identity. Going out of your way to pick fights is simply pathetlc.
@@jakemartinez6894"Going out of your way". Why would have have to do that? There are countless thousands of videos with an equally huge number of comments. All praising god, jezus and angels for healing the sick and other assorted nonsense. Should not even one of those comments be challenged for the ridiculous statement that it is?
whether you like or dislike the military, this man was walked to his final selfless act by his family, friends, and people he will never know. How dare you have the gall to give a thumbs down to this man's sacrifice. I pray that those who received the gift of life use it well and those who show disrespect never have to be on a waiting list for someone to die to save your sorry ass.
Facts. God bless you and thank you for standing up. My brother was bullied all his life and he died of stroke and was mocked even while he donated organs. As I am writing this I am crying. I hate this world. Its filled with worst people. The people have no love. I have stopped appreciating people when I know they all are cruel. He was bulled cuz we were poor. We could not afford much. Now we are blessed by Jesus but he is not here. I am speechless. God bless you once again.
I have a T-shirt American Flag"Those who Disrespect the Flag Was Never Handed one". I Love ALL OUR AMERICAN MILITARY ARMED FORCES. JESUS PROECTION OVER YOU ALL. And GODS ARMS ARE OPEN FOR THIS SOLDIER TO COME HOME
@@rilohjomor885 I'm so very sorry that your family went through that 😢 my your brother rest in peace And may the people that got his organs know that they had a great man that was willing to give them.
@@abbyroad5169 thank you so much precious sister it means a lot please keep my brother in your prayers. I can never wish anyone dying of bullying and getting a stroke and mocked even while doing a selfless act of donating himself and still mocked even upon my worst enemy its very painful I cry myself every night to sleep I really hope Jesus punishes everyone its a lot of sorrow to gulp
@Kate Katz No young lady, I am not that naive. I am a combat wounded US Navy Seal that certainly understands what the “gift” of an donor organ entails. Your comment demeans the wonderful sacrifice my donor made in their decision to become a donor.
@@jamess29 how is it a sacrifice if they are dead and couldnt use them anyways? Almost everyone signs to be a donor when they get their driver's license, unless they have religious reasons not to.
Incredible act of sacrifice 2.0. Version 1 -- going to battle for the country he loved. Version 2 -- giving all he had for the people of the country he loved. RIP Sir
How awesome !! I'm alive for just over 28 years because I received the Gift of Life a heart transplant, 20 days before my youngest son turned 1 year old. Praise God for this family decision !! 🙏
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@@mkoschier or he gave humans possibility to ruin world and bring death and suffering in to it. Either way he did not stop the stroke from happening. If he exists he has a good reason.
@@mkoschier I assume a creature capable of creating universe would have good reasons to allow things happen. I never argued he is bad or good. If I did I would do it based on assumption he is like us humans.
Man of the north yep please demonstrate and not just assume that please, you made an extraordinary claim without evidence that can be rejected without reason
As someone who’s beed to a few of these, words and video can’t express the emotion going through everyone there. If they knew the man or not. Guy can’t stop being a hero. Saving lives even in death. Cheers brother. See ya on the other side.
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Rest Easy Hero, your job on this earth is through. Know that His Heavenly Arms await you. Thank you for your service, and your sacrifices. Thank you for continuing someone else's life with your selfless act of organ donation. Thank you to your family for their sacrifice and service too. May God grant you all the peace that only He can deliver. RIP Staff Sgt Soesbe.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are the children of God". Even in death, there is life to be given to others through his selfless act of donation. A special young man that was "called home", if anyone deserves it he is especially deserving to hear the words "Well done, good and faithful servant."
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how do you "thumbs down" such a heroic moment. This fella is giving everything he has and ever will have, and you "thumbs down" a massive sacrifice of one person to provide so much to so many.
There are just plain dumb ass losers in this world that don’t deserve to live. Yet they do. They actually hate themselves so they bring attention to anything other than themselves and I don’t understand it
I don't decry his gift but I do take exception to the adulation and "flag waving". Since when is a Staff Sgt to be saluted? What does "being a hero mean today"? One member of the honor party was so moved, she finished off her coffee! We might like to reflect on a "massive sacrifice". And stealing part of Chur chill's Battle of Britain speech does little to enhance your opinion. [And yes, I did serve in the military for 9 years and many a time dragged a comrade off the streets to the ambulance]
I'm the recipient of a donor organ. I'm grateful to the sacrifice every day. I never knew her, but I've never forgotten her. This scene is not uncommon in the world in one way or another. Remember, even people who are not in your community or country, love and live and grieve as deeply and profoundly as you do. Tennessee, USA
Been a nurse since 1980 and thought I was tough....this one did me in. God bless the people who managed to hold it together for this video. I will meet you when I get up there, Sir. Rest easy, it is all R & R from here on.
“Honor and Sacrifice. For God and for Country; til thy breath be thy last.” This soldier held his final moments with the American Flag draped over him while countless people stood in respect and solidarity along side him. To lay down your life so that others may live demands respect. This man was a walking/talking embodiment of the American flag. Seeing scenes like this, and then to contrast it with others out in the streets burning it - nothing sickens me more. But to *this* man, we salute you. 🇺🇸
ready to give their lives for oil industries with miserable wages to make the rich richer and in the end they commit suicide out of remorse for what they did
@@truthexposed9916 what? How do you figure that? Like is Israel a colony of the United States???? No , it is a separate country. And I think you need to get it into your head or bad things will happen to you.
What an emotional thing, even for us to witness via this video. I'm suprised those people weren't all bawling. I never knew the guy, and I would have been. That's a huge sacrifice for others, and the kind of thing that earns wings.
I'M A DONOR. I WANT EVERYTHING THAT SOMEONE CAN USE TO HAVE IT. I KNOW IT IS HARD BUT IF I CAN SAVE A LIFE I'M ALL FOR IT. THANK ALL OF YOU WHO HAS GIVEN LIFE TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDED AN ORGAN. GOD BLESS.
As a kidney recipient last year I speak from experience. Your donation will be forever life changing. Not just for the recipient but for their family, friends, and coworkers. People who donate are true heroes. Much love and respect to you. 🥰
This soldier is the true definition of a HERO! Thank you for your service, thank you for wanting to help others even when it's the very last thing you do. I pray your soul has eternal peace and blessings and peace for your family 🥰
The only thing larger than the lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes is this brave soldiers heart and sacrifice. God bless him and his family, and may he rest in honored glory.🇺🇸
Pitimat. You liver eyed troll. Get out of our country. You are a big pos. I would love to meet you face to face. I got a history lesson for you. You best stay in your mommas basement.
To all the 945 people that disliked this moving tribute to a very honorable man. There are now 35 k whom dislike you and more than likely pity you and your outlook. I am but one.
He is a very very good man, as militar the servic and later, the body must have life - he give self for other people. For me he is a hero, and I love him. I hope and pray we see us at the „ living room“ at Jesus 🥰😇
My heart breaks for going into harms way to keep America free then to donate your organs is miraculous. God be with all during this time and may all be enfolded in love.
The honor walk is such a beautiful way to honor the person and their family for doing the ultimate act of love. I tear up every time I view it. Thank you for sharing. 🙏😪
The ultimate act of kindness and humanity. May your brave, courageous, valiant soul now rest in eternal peace, Staff Sgt. Soesby, and may God forever watch over your loved ones. Much respect.
Selfless. Thank you so much for being there for us. My heart goes out to the Soesbe family. This is bitter-sweet. A true hero who has given so much leaves a tremendous legacy and an exceptional example to follow. Thank you.
I hope this young man was received with a big warm hug by the man. It just brakes my heart that our country is so divided and don't take the time to see the good in people or just be nicer to each other. God Bless
God Bless this young man and his family. He served his country well and now he gives the ultimate sacrifice to save another person through organ donation. 🙏
No greater love than a hero who stands when duty calls and even after life the giving so more will live!! Thank you brother for your service, selfless service and may God hold you in his arms!! God Bless your families service and may he bless you all!!!
Google defines "Heroism" as great bravery. Though what he did does follow this, what he did, in my eyes and senses, is tens, hundreds, thousands times more. He gave everything to everyone, to fight and to survive, and knowing his end was coming, he made good use of it. He gave his heart, soul, and body into his life and millions of others. Have a good time in heaven, brother.
Amazing. May your God bless you and keep you safe in heaven. I'm British and want to thank you for your service and sacrifice , helping to keep us safe and have our freedom. 👍🇬🇧
Rest easy son, you have served with honor and you are relieved from duty. I'll see you and all the other brave souls who have given their all at the rally point! Semper Fi & God Bless! 🙏
i am welsh from the uk i have read your tributes and am proud to be able to do so, this man is a true hero, god will look after him now, rest in heaven ( SIR )
My husband is a military man and I love that he's been a peace keeper and been in the army for over 30 years now. Why would people thumbs down this are you mad, I'd be honoured and so would my husband. May this wonderful sole rest in peace and thank you.
@@TisEyerish1 Am I wrong?? Almost everyone signs to be a donor when they get their driver's license. If you get an organ from someone still living, that would be considered generous. Get your head out your ass.
am in pain for them, and my brothers see them doing their work with respect in my country, Iraq. I was a witness to their heroism and sacrifices, and I wished for their help in getting rid of the militias and criminals, may God protect you, good soldiers and the American people..
@@movinngroovin2104 I am so sorry for that comment. My daughter posted it. She's 8 and was being stupid. I truly respect your response to the video. Jordy was my best friend from the time I was in third grade. He was the best man at my wedding. That's why I made the video. I hope you will accept my sincere apology.
Kevin Abourezk this video is truly amazing. Please don’t apologize for honoring a hero on his final walk. He is serving others and saving lives to the very end. A true hero and now an angle. Thank you for your service Sargent. You are truly missed and loved. ❤️❤️❤️🙏
“No greater love does a man have, than to give his life for his friends”. I hope he knew the Lord as His Savior, to enter into the life that is truly LIFE - eternal and in God’s loving presence.
