May we walk in the memory of those who forever hold the burden of our freedoms. Directed by: Eli Cuevas Written by: Mat Best Produced by: Mat Best & Eli Cuevas Actors: Mat Best Tyler Grey Voice Actor: Johnny "Bang" Reilly
service@cal1.net ..... BLACK RIFLE COFFEE is a SOF VETERAN owned business just as ARTICLE 15 and RANGER UP..... ITS NOT ABOUT SHOW TIME....OR PROPAGANDA....its about BROTHERHOOD! ENOUGH SAID!!!
Stathis Kloth So with that logic, France, Belgium, Parts of Africa, and numerous Pacific Islands are all puppet countries to the United States and the Allies during ww2 right?
I just watched this and it made me think of my best friend Sargeant Gareth David Thursby, who died in Afghanistan 2012. I had the honour of carrying Gaz's coffin on his final journey home, hardest thing I have ever done, emotionally, physically and psychologically. On the back of the C17 (I think) the bugler played the last post. Even now when I here that being played my eyes well up and I think of Gaz 'The Bull' Thursby. Gone but never forgotten. I have a portrait of a bull in the front room of my house in his memory. A shout out to all the other fallen heroes who have died in service of their countries. And much respect and love to our allies over in the US, it has been an honour to fight alongside you in Iraq and Afghansitan.
This was fucking incredibly awesome and I’m not sure how they would have added in some tits and ass and still had such a positive moving video but yeah tits and ass has always been the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be.
Back in 2002, I switched rotations with my best friend in my unit, because his son had just been born prematurely. So I deployed in Sep 2002 and 'Plummer' deployed a year later in 2003. While in A-stan, Plummer died in a helo crash when one of the engines failed just after take-off. I think about him all the time, wonder if it should have been me on that rotation. He was a great guy, one of those people that was bigger than life, almost like something in a book or movie. Thanks for this video Matt, it is exactly how I feel when I think about Plummer and imagine him walking or running next to me, grinning like a maniac, staying young and lean, just as bright in my memory as if I had seen him yesterday.....
Was expecting more Matt Best humor. Stabbed me with this one! Retired in 02, I'm proud to know there are future generations of American brothers in arms. Outstanding!!! Thanks Matt!
CHP Officer Donald "Donnie" J. Burt - EOW, July 13, 1996. My Brother I have never forgotten. Mat, thanks for this. Not a day goes by where I do not forget 'our' Brother. Thanks Mat. You are the "Best". -Matthew
Some say here that it almost made them cry. I say cry. They were brothers and sisters closer than brothers and sisters. They challenged us with their strength, displaced our fear and loathing with laughter and made us brave by being brave. They shed their blood. It's okay to honor them by shedding our tears.
If they say they almost cried they cryed they walked Into the bathroom and cryed harder than you did in public shit I started crying when the video started because I knew imediately where it was going
I thankfully never lost anyone while I was in, but still cry watching this shit man. I miss my brothers and sisters and they just live in different states. I can't imagine never getting to see them again.
OMG I actually cried at the end of the video. Full honor and respect for all the has served and is still serving and those who perished in the line of duty, God Bless you ALL! "John 15:13 Love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend"
Very well done, a strong reminder that Memorial Day isn't just remembering those soldiers from wars long passed, but to remember those that have sacrificed all for our freedoms now.
Armed Texan there were wars that were fought for your freedom. The men that died for example in ww2 died for your freedom. But are the men fighting and dying in afghanistan or in irak really fight for freedom? I am sure the soldiers are thinking they are and are doing everything on best intent, and i don't want to disrespect any of those men. But in which way is a war in irak or afghanistan to protect your freedom? To me, most of the wars the us military is involved in at the moment are only about power and often, about oil. and although the soldiers may think they are fighting for freedom, and again: i dont dount their honor or anything, do you really believe that those wars are worth dying for?
In terms of freedom, do I want the war in the US or over there. Yes if they want to fight, let's fight in there lands not mine. With no fighting here, I can freely do as I please, which equals to freedom for my family and myself.
Yes. Because the American Republic must maintain power. This is the course of nature. Martial prowess and control is what prevents others from fucking with you. The only other threat is homegrown tyranny.
This means a lot. See I was a combat medic. Naval Ground Forces, MOS 68W. Wolfpack. Our job was simple, drop in, take care of the wounded, provide cover and reinforcement, then get everybody out. We were used to being the last ones out. And we nailed the drop every time. There were six of us, so we each had one jump partner. I was always second on the ground. Me and my partner. Everything was just another jump until that one time. I’m not sure if I made a mistake or if he did or what.. but when we hit the ground and I looked up. The first thing I saw was his arm get ripped.. I wasn’t too worried until I saw how much blood he was losing. And where he was hit. I was trying so hard Mat and when he looked at me and said “hey. Am I gonna make this or what?” ....I lied and said “yeah” I’m most proud. That I haven’t blown my head off yet. It’s so much easier when you’re dead. Best, honestly bro, you kinda keep me going... so thanks. Thanks for giving me something that makes me remember the good times. And not his last time.
Stay strong brother, and don't let his sacrifice go in vain. Live your life to its fullest, if nothing else, than in memory to our fallen brothers. Easy? No. It's hard as hell. But I believe in you. God bless.
Anthony Purcell not only soldiers man. Anyone who protects others deserves this respect as well. Much respect to military firefighters police and paramedics.
I'll be honest, this is the first time I've watched this video in 2019. I haven't been in the Army but I know what it's like to lose people. It's true that they're walking right by your side because brothers stay brothers no matter how far apart you may be. Soldiers sacrifice their freedom so that others may enjoy their freedom. As one wise soldier once said, "We fight not because we hate what's in front of us, but because we love what's behind us." Thank you for your service and Honor the Fallen. Fallen but never forgotten.
I'm not an American, I live in a fellow NATO country in Europe, I would like to thank not only the American servicemen and women, but ALL servicemen and women in NATO, for they keep us safe. Thank you all
luuk341. Some enlist for love, some for glory, some for economics, some for the right reasons and some for the wrong ones. They chose a path to a better life. For us all. They deserve our respect. They deserve a better government. They deserve better!
blusprk as a citizen of a European NATO country, I have to say that not only do I thank all those brave men and women for fighting to protect the world but I also hope that one day I'll be able to fight beside them. Unfortunately this dream of mine is way too good to be true...
My husband cried when he saw this video. We just discovered it today. He is a veteran of the navy and sheriff's department. He has seen lots of death. Keep it going guys and God Bless You all.
Remember to pass on the story of our fallen, let your children and grandchildren know who they where and what they did for everyone. Respect what they gave by stepping up and take pride in our country , friends and family. GOD bless.
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.” “Time shall not weary, nor the years condemn.” “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning”, “WE WILL REMEMBER”
Attended the Memorial Day event at Fort Knox and paid my respects to my brothers I've lost and this video is fucking awesome! Choosing life is so fucking hard. I miss my friends. I know you do to. So I raise a glass and say "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." George S. Patton
In the harshest of times,in your darkest of hour's, when the demons of oppression have closed in, and all hope of survival is nothing more than a memory... call upon me BROTHER and WE will face the demons together.... De oppresso liber!
I was hit just over 15 years ago with over 20 other Soldiers and one of my guys who was 4_5 feet away from me was KIA and I cannot get it out of my head sometimes if I was a step left, right, back, or forward would I still be alive today. I lost an eye and have a severe TBI but I thank God I am still alive! This video is very meaningful, thank you!!
Very touching yet serial... ThankQ for your service. And those that have lost their lives- you will never be forgetting 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That is the ONE thing I miss. Always have brothers to watch each others back. "For no greater gift is given, than for a man to lay his life down for another."
Though I walk threw the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, For you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me. Bless you Mr best and all the brave Americans who gave their ultimate sacrifice, for you me and everyone else in this great country. You men make me PROUD to be an AMERICAN!
Awesome video Matt. Your humorous videos make us smile, the bikini snaps are now infamous but thanks for putting out something so many of us deal with on a daily basis. Choose life brothers! Live for those who gave it for us. All gave some and some gave all. RIP Ranger Corey J. Carver, drinking buddy, battle buddy, best friend ever. You are not forgotten!
Respect to our Vets, current Soldiers and the fallen. My grandfather was a ball turret gunner in WW2 and came back and my great grandfather was one of the first American fighter pilots in WW1. He was shot down seven times over France but never died, we were lucky. I know there were a lot of soldiers that never came back to their families. Respect to them, may you rest in peace.
Brings me to tears every time I watch it... can't imagine the pain and heavy hearts the Veteran community must carry. PLEASE just remember that your loved ones, your fallen family, and a good many millions of Americans want you safe and happy... and will always have your back ❤
I know I'm not from the US but that was heartbreaking but also heart warming for all of your veterans out there thank you for your service it doesn't matter what country you fight for all show great respect to all veterans
Agreed. History shows tyrants don't affect one country or region. They try to take over more and more. Atilla the hun, Julius Cesar, King Tut, Hitler, Stalin, the list goes on and on. Countries have to work together to prevent such over takes.
Word of God. John Chapter 15 Verse 13. "Greater love has no one than this: To lay down one's life for one's friend". So much Truth in this verse. God Bless the Fallen that gave ALL so we may live Free and God Bless Our Veterans who sacrificed soo much! Honor Respect Never Forgotten.
I go down to Arlington next week... 2 years since we lost members of ODA 1333... NOV 27 2018... ELCHIN CCT, ROSS GREEN BERET, EMOND FORMER USMC/ GREEN BERET, MCCLARY 4th ID... 48 friends lost over 21 years of service!!! This video has kept me going for so many years!!!! THANKS DUDE!!!! FOREVER FREE!!!!! 😔😔😔❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤟🤟🤟🙏🙏🙏🥃🥃🥃🥃
I saw that 254 people disliked this and I was filled with rage, the audacity that someone would dislike this message of pure patriotism and love makes me sick. Matt your my hero, and I’m gonna join the rangers in 2 years, feels so far, yet I can’t wait to serve my country proudly. Thank you.
That was a kick in the feels dick. Been lucky enough to have never lost a brother or sister out there. Every one of us would give ourselves. The hard part is losing someone else.
Well shit, I need to go hug my dog now. Sincere thanks for all who do this, and I thank whomever for the fact that all my friends who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, barring one injury, came home alive and in one piece.
I lost my job as a regular infantryman via medial retirement in 2012. Videos like this, reminding me of my brother's sacrifices break my heart, but keep me grounded and alive. Keep them up.
Our Military is the greatest the world has ever, or will ever know. Thank you all for what you do. Cops. Firefighters. Anyone who puts their life out there for others. Only when you walk in their shoes do you understand the pain of loss. Truly a Brotherhood.
Freedom is not free. It is paid for by my brothers and sisters. All who have worn the uniform paid but those who gave their lives paid the ultimate price. I wear my scars like a badge of honor. I hold my head high and am damn to have earned the title of Veteran. Life after the Army has not been without challenges. There have been many dark days. In those dark times I think of my fallen brothers and I can hear them saying "suck it up and drive on bro!" I am trying to honor them by living my life and being thankful for every day I am given. I miss my brothers and I hope to see them on the other side. Till then I choose life!
As I sit here in my darkest time in '20 this pops in my feed. I miss my Brothers and wish I had my life back. I am not sure I can make it out of the darkness this time. God bless you all and pray for our country.
My brother currently is overseas, his wife and kids are stateside and he misses them very much. He’s my kid brother and I miss him dearly. I admire all our soldiers past, present for all there sacrifices and all that they’ve done. Some have giving all, I thank-you sincerely for everything you’ve done that most don’t know or understand what real sacrifices are. You will never been forgotten.
No matter how many times, or years I’ve watched this video, I always cry. Before our men go to war they’re ok. When they come back, or should I ask do they ever come back? No, no they don’t.
One of the more serious and sober videos of Matt Best 11X . For Christian Sean Tyler Rodriguez ( 1994-2017), SPC, US Army MOS 11B10. Bravo Zulu and Requescat In Pacem, Son!! 🇺🇸🗽🦅⚔️🔫😞😢😭
To those who give some... And to those who gave it their all. To those who have taken their lives... I wish I could say more. We remember... We will always remember.
I am an accountant so I have no personal experience in loosing a comrade in arms and while I served my time as a draftee in the dutch military I salute you guys for bringing freedom to Europe when we were occupied in WW2. Thank you for your service.
Sancho, Rodriguez, and James. I miss you guys a ton. 2 years after this video, and still watch it a few times a month. Still hanging onto your memories. Til Valhalla brothers.
We are all brothers and sisters. We MUST honor those who gave it all for they symbolize our dedication to Freedom and doing the right thing. This is an extremely emotionally strong tribute to those who have fallen. Thank You!
