In a CNN exclusive, Clarissa Ward travels to the Zaporizhzhia region between Ukrainian and Russian-controlled Ukraine, where Russian officials return the remains of Joshua Jones, an American killed while fighting for Ukraine. #cnn #News
Ur a clown. He stood up for what he believed in, freedom. What are you doing with your life? Please tell me? Who are you. Drop your information you wanna act all righteous online let’s see you in real life.
Yea, same saying happened before WWII until Jap. hit Pearl Harbor!!! Just wait until WW3 now because no countries willing to step-up to Russia, China, Iran, N.K and others (just because as you & others will say - fighting a war that had no business in)!!!
How about the soldiers who are fighting to defend their freedom and sovereignty against those who are trying to take their land?.Your mindset is so low.
@@MP-pi3mj Large swath of Ukraine was Russia's in the first place. History don't lie. Bolshevik Juice took out those land from Russia without Russians consent and name it Ukraine. Those soldiers are fighting fot a land that wasn't even theirs and died for the egoistic and psychopathic banderite ideology. And this deceased brainwashed american, unfortunately died for a foreign land that had nothing to do with him or his homeland.
That's a very stupid comment, typically by someone who's brainwashed by russian media. Doesn't matter if you're sincerely of that opinion, albeit with that username you are likely a bot account. This type of thinking is employed by russian media - why bother helping others when you have internal issues? A very common comment by Tucker by the way. Every country has internal problems, this does not negate everything else happening in the world.The internal problems of US, are that caused by great comfort, very different to what Ukraine is experiencing, so comparing these two is just lack of critical thinking. I don't know where to begin or end, with people who think like you, but one thing I know for sure. It will be people like you, who'll cause the end of the world. It's the people who don't care to learn, but are fueled by hate to spew BS.
@John_Falcon good one russian bot using an american product - chat-gpt 4! Look at the numbers, you'll see putin suicides all his slaves for what he wants...youll be ne t.
What you mean… fighting the invading Russians? 😂 His family should be thankful Ukraine APPRECIATES people standing up and saying enough is enough… let me try to help defend you from the big bully
@@easternfrontagain regardless what is America doing?, you type of men are just cowards you disrespect a dead man, even worse a fallen warrior. Pathetic
This IS Not an US war yet. But once Europe IS Taken, the gain in Factories, technology, resources and Work Slaves IS so high that the US has No Chance against Russia and China anymore. I guess Russia and China will make the Same Deal than Stalin and Hitler over Poland: you Take one half and I the other. Of USA.
Did you know this man personally? Shame on you for mocking and judging him. He had faith in Jesus Christ and died a warrior. Do you know how many American soldiers have died in wars without even firing a single shot or doing any exploits? They are still heroes in my book.
@@Samuel-xm9rh where is your Book And Have you wrote anything about million Iraqis and Palestenians And Afghans ? And so on Shame on you for Going to others Homes and Countries and pretending to be their Allies and Making them fight their own brothers When they can dissolve This War but your County give them weapon instead of Resolving It
@TKY047 I am not an author of any book, I just meant that as a figure of speech that I believe that all fighting men should be respected in life and in death. I personally do not agree with the politics behind the Ukrainian war either. I love Russians, and I also love Ukrainians. However, I respect men who are willing to fight for what they believe in as long as the cause is not evil. This man who died had faith in God. In the end we will see if he was justified by God. God bless you brother.
@@Samuel-xm9rh Thanks you for your kind words. If you want me to prove the point So here it is Nowadays our young Guys like him Are brain washed by social media With whom he was fighting? Russians are also your Christian brothers They have also kids and Wives and so on Nobody will go to war with Any Father or husband if they have dispute with ukraine On land Its human nature Brother let them do their business this man was warrior but the war zone was Faulty and Politically Wrong to select He should have taken care of his old mother That is the highest thing a warrior can do . Yes i know We are men we have to fight but its important if the Invasion is on your land and country Thank you Allah bless you.
You have Americans now fighting on both sides, this is so ridiculous. Not everyone obviously believes in mainstream narrative being pushed through the media
Nazis are discussing and cowards. Sadly some one presented the bad ones as victums . Before they bicome" victums" they killed 20k own ukraininas that didn't liked the new Clown president or they been families of half Russian half ukraininas ... like that was enought reason to kill someone. I'm concerned about Joshy intelegence when he didn't realised with who he fight with ,or maybe the religios boy thought God protect only the holy nations 🇮🇱🇩🇪🇺🇦... Sad!
He was very young. If you look at his hair he had to of taken very good care of it and spent time grooming it even in the middle of a war zone. He obviously cared deeply about his image. I'm guessing he thought it was going to make him a bad ass. He probably really only did it so he could say he was a combat vet. It appears he was in the army and missed out on fighting in Afghanistan so he thought Ukraine was the only other option.
@@FarmHandz-cx4rn”I wasn’t there to colonize Vietnam, the middle east, or Afghanistan… so why not fight an actual professional army?” And then he died.
@@iangathogo9750 That’s a shame because Josh was willing to sacrifice his life for something he believed in. I wonder if (Dislike Button) believes in anything that he would give his life for. Probably nothing, Sad.
@@lovenlama3333 the US would flatten Russia in a heartbeat if it wanted to. The US can invade Russia, Russia has no chance of landing on US soil and facilitating a successful offence.
Russia already defeated Nato.... the Nato force is only it's nuclear power and Russia is now even superior by far..... this time the challenge is big.... and you lost and beginng to live with the consequences of the defeat....sorry Americabut we don't need you and your dollar anymore.....! @@usernwn7qe
Good job Russia. I have faith in you, Putin. You have my complete support. You are doing what needs to be done and I don’t blame you. The rest of the world are blind and think that Ukraine is this innocent country lol keep doing what needs to be done, you are doing good so far.
@@UnknownSociopath I think you misunderstood my comment. I was agreeing with you. I hate NATO, you should re-read what I wrote instead of acting like NATO
@@alexanderjdivic4784 I wasn't sure if you agree'd i'm sorry :) i did re-read it. Next time explain it more clear that you agree. Also, please don't say i act like NATO, ok? It's pretty obvious i don't support NATO don't you think? anyways as usual, STAY STRONG FOR RUSSIA!
As an army vet, I stick to our oath to uphold the American Constitution not to support a foreign government of a proxy war that's turned into an international conflict. When's the last time a Ukrainian has stepped foot on our soil to protect our country?
My condolences and respect to Joshua's mother. I can only imagine what his family is going through and his mom. My respect and thanks also to the Ukranian lawmaker who works tirelessly to get the bodies of these great souls to their families and the reporter of this story. They expose themselves a lot to the danger out there to get these bodies back. It is so sad and heart breaking. God bless Josh and all these great souls who die for freedom. This war and invasion must stop somehow.
The war isn't going to stop until every Russian is off Ukrainian land and every inch of the land is returned and putin is out of power . That was the last statement I heard from Ukraine and NATO. I don't know how they intend to remove putin without invading Russia which could be the end for most of us ,and I don't know if they just want Russian soldiers gone from Ukraine or all Russians including civilians they weren't real clear . Could be a very long war unfortunately can't see it stopping soon .
please remember his fighting buddy who died next to him at the same time Dominic Abelen from New Zealand his body was not included in this and still remains under Russian control 2 young men who gave their lives to fight for something that is just straight out wrong
What are you people talking about? Trading? How disrespectful. So sorry to hear about my cuz across the ditch. God bless his family for raising another HERO!
"... 2 young men who gave their lives to fight for something that is just straight out wrong". Well, it's stupid to die for something that's 'just straight out wrong'.
Yes, they did not die protecting their country or any country worth defending. A bogus war to enable hundreds of billions of USD to be funneled to all the crooks and wicked people around the world, both in Ukraine and US politicians.
Stop being idealistic. He was DEFENDING attacked nation, and every one who folllows this way is a hero. If you get attacked and somone is shooting at you and your friends... you do not have much choice. It's the same situation like policeman against an armed killer. Either you, or him.
@@SnakeP1tPoetry Stop listening russians propaganda. Search for REAL history, what REALY happended in 2014. You will not find it in russia's media, but you may in any other neutral country materials. Ukraine did what EVERY other country would do- deal with terrorists. Becouse the real story is, that around 500 russians extremists and separatists, get with their guns, in to the mayor's offices, and forced them under the gun, to declare that the teritory of Donbas is independend from Ukraine and that they must join the Russia. This is nothing but the terroristic act on the territory of Ukraine. So, yes of course Ukraine have send their army in 2014 to deal with this situation. And every other country in the world would do the same. And if you didn't notice, even in Donbas Your Russian troops are highly not welcome by locals. (80 percent of people over there considers themself Ukrainians. That is reality.
@@kkmiroslaw Serbia did the same in 1999 and got bombed by whole NATO and USA,and got its territory stolen and given to its enemies. Why would Ukraine be any different,you think you are special or something?
@@SnakeP1tPoetry first of all I'm from Poland. I was on the peace mission in BiH. And i know history of this conflict super well. And history is completly different. Everything was happening on the territory of Jugoslavia. There was referendum if republic of Bih should be separate country. There was no guns then, just completly legal referendum -nothing was happening under the gun. (see the difference now???) 99,7% peolple agreed, 67% voted. Problem was, Serbians boicot the referendum. Nobody from serbians was voting. But referendum was fully legal - so soon BiH announced independance, and was reconized by international comunity as a new country. the rest of the story, and what Serbia did and why ONZ had to react, you should read by yourself - thats too long to deal with it within a comment.
These guys know the inherent danger they're putting themselves in. No one forced them to take up arms & fight for Ukraine. They're well aware that they could die by going through with this. And yet they went ahead & did what they believed was the right thing to do. They just couldn't sit still & do nothing while innocent people die on the other side of the ocean. And for that, I have my utmost respect to these men. My deepest condolences go out to Josh's family. With his body coming back home, they can finally have the closure they deserve.
There is no Ukrainian Nation it is a Communist creation like Bosnia or Skopje (the so called north Macedonia) there is only Russia. LONG LIVE ORTHODOX RUSSIA FROM GREECE@@ikGREENY
thank you for your service Josh and God bless the family you left behind. thank you to everyone who made the return happen, heroes deserve dignity even in death. thank you Clarissa as usual for your courageous reporting - may you stay safe out there
Let's hope this serves as a waring to other idiots who think they can stand up to fight against a real army. Russian army is no joke and they get the job done. Stay away other morons who want to keep your life
RIP Joshua you brave man. Takes a lot to fight a war that isn’t yours to risk your life and pay the ultimate price. My condolences to his family may he RIP.
Rest in peace, hero ! Condolences to his family and friends! No way to express how thankfull we Ukrainians are to the incredible people that fight to save Ukraine in this unfair battle. Glory to heroes!
Rest in peace Also to my fellow Americans, please do not forget that this Ukrainian lawmaker not only brokered the return of our countryman's remains, but personally helped carry him back with his own hands. Our support to Ukraine must never waver, it's our duty to hold our lawmakers accountable should they suggest otherwise. Please contact your representatives.
@Alan Greenery He was not looking for trouble but he was trying to help Ukrainians to defend their country against an illegal invasion which goes under the name of "special military operation".
As a Army vet I salute this brave soldier and rest in peace brother. I will not lower myself to all these hater trolls in the comments section, they are evil and disgusting. This brave young man died for a great cause and these coward who never been to war, trying to dishonor him shame on them, even if by chance some of them are veterans or still are soldier, should really be shame to dishonor a fellow soldier death. They all talk big but are just coward trying to make themselves feel good. To all hater note this I will not respond to evil and hate, so hate, be slimy and disgusting all you, but you can't never take away how proud I am for this brave Kind and wonderful soldier, who gave his life for a country that never wanted war. I believe these hater side with Russia.
@@vladimirputin3118 Lol Russias getting their ass handed to them. Hand out more rusty AKs and have more recruits sabotage your own military arrogant moskal🤣Slava Ukraini, Hats off to you Josh.
My father served in the Korean war and it changed him forever, I remember him telling me once that on any given day there was someone somewhere in the world killing and dying for a war whether they wanted to or not. And on that same day there was also someone else living a happy quite life on a beach with loved ones that has no idea that the war others are dying and killing for is even going on. There are times we need to raise to that call and I believe Ukraine is one but I decided unless I absolutely have to I would rather be the guy on the beach. My condolences to all the lives lost in this senseless war and the many that will soon come.
Russian soldiers died in safeguarding their country from being surrounded by nato. American soldiers died just to kill 10 of 1000 of their fellow american annually(opioid from afghan). And also in protecting the interest of the 1%.
@@LordSignur What commandment did he break? If you were half as knowledgeable of the bible as you pretend, you would know he was doing as god commanded and protecting a nation of people. Romans 13:4 For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. 1 Samuel 15:18 And the Lord sent you on a mission and said, ‘Go, devote to destruction the sinners, the Amalekites, and fight against them until they are consumed.’ And thus, so on it goes. Josh sits beside his lord, now! Where as, those like yourself live in a perpetual hell and only wish it upon others.
@@sqnhunter really ? "thou shall not kill" ? the 6th commandment. Basic rules to be a christian. don't follow it ? not a christian. there's like 10 commandment. it's not required to be a priest to know about it... breaking those = go to hell. it's written in your own book.
I knew Josh briefly, we were both Army Veterans and applying for Memphis fire department, we committed to go through the academy together but he was also eager to go and fight for Ukraine as he never saw the combat he wanted during his contract as a infantryman in the army. Fun guy and miss him now❤
@@videogamestutorial At least Josh fought for others and freedom against Russia, Screw off and stop disrespecting army vets.... Privilege piece of crap...
He didn’t get to see the combat he wanted, that explains everything. He wanted to go kill others even though nothing with this conflict involved him solely because he could do so there without worry of criminal prosecution. Seem the real Jesus put a stop to that for tactical Jesus
True is so sad 5 american dies over one million Iraqis died including children women, old young. But when they come back a pères called thank you for your service. In royalty it's means thank you for killing ohter human beings.
@@Ivan-wp1ne1 bro its russians who steal catalytic converters and washing mashines from Ukraine. Americans dont have to go to Ukraine to earn money. he could just join some easy private security company and be somewhere on the ships doing nothing waiting for pirates. Ukraine is NOT a place where you will earn money. people like him needs to remembered forever as a real heroe. but Wagner clowns are literally there to earn money. they are people who just kill anybody for cash. this guy is not that. do you think he would go fight for russians if they offer more? you know the answer.
@@kremzle5688 dude, it is a deep fake🤣. I have it even on my dacha. Suppose you got a machine, HOW DO YOU SEND IT HOME?? by military mail? Even if it would be possible, it would be expensive as hell! Yet, salaries in Russian Army start from 195.000 rubles, not look how much the machines cost.
@@kremzle5688 US makes money on Ukraine: supporting American military industry, Ukraine, if survives, will pay back to US for decades! Money have always been God for Americans. Now they fuked Europe too: sell expensive gas, receiving European plants
Not much will be won by Russia-it’s senseless what they are doing-it’s senseless that ANyONE fights for Putin- or believes his lies. The face of the soldier with the eyes covered is a true metaphor for most Russians today-EVEN when they walk freely.
Rest in peace Josh🙏🙏🙏. Your name will stay forever in the lives of so many people. You are a hero. In your mom’s inner soul, i can feel her longing to see your presence. Salute to your mom. She must be so proud of you… the aches of losing a son will slowly perish but the legacy you brought to your family and to the countries you serve will remain forever 🙏🙏🙏❤
Thank You, CNN. Your coverage of this young American freedom fighters journey Home was outstanding. Again, my heartfelt Thank You to all the CNN Staff that helped produce this remarkable report.
Look how much the Ukrainians respect and care for those who help them fight the good fight. You honestly don't see that coming from other countries. Almost like they were Americans returning an American home. Even giving him white clothe and preserving his personal items and going through the trouble of bringing him home. Other countries wouldn't bother with a foreign fighter that is even helping them. That is why I have so much respect for Ukrainians. They are good people. God bless these people.
well technically ukraine is in US hands so theres nothing to be suprised about. about the people in ukraine, since only positive comments are tolerated on the internet, I rather not share my experience as a truck driver visiting ukraine many times. all the best
@@JakubKas I´m from Slovakia and was a truck driver for years. I´ve been transporting goods mainly in Eastern Europe and had quite a few trips to Ukraine as well. I´ve met good ukrainian people too, but the general experience and how they have treated us was abysmal. Not to mention the corruption on the borders, where we had to bribe most of the ppl. At first when we refused to pay anyone they punished us by making us wait for long hours. After a while we knew how things are working there.
What a brave soul. Gave his all for another country fighting for their freedom. I hope his mother finds peace. Her tears brought me to tears, I’m not gonna lie.
Is he really "a brave soul" who "gave his all for another country fighting for their freedom?" That' clearly possible. It's also entirely possible, however, that he is just a hapless thrill seeker embarking on a foreign adventure for action & excitement, or a callous mercenary hitman going to a slaughter field to kill for the money ("volunteers" like him are paid $2000-3400 per month); or even worse, a ruthless psychopath relishing in shedding blood and exterminating human lives, which give his own life meaning. These are all possibilities. Nobody knows what truly motivates him and nobody needs to know, as the answer to that question is a moot point now given that he is dead. Whatever thought was once inside his brain is irrelevant at this point and whatever is inside the others' brains related to him is being washed away by time. What we do know is that the war will run through its due course with or without him. His sign-up, arrival, presence, action and demise make not a whit of difference in terms of actual impact. Unlike the others who are embroiled within the war by circumstances out of their control, may they be Russians or Ukrainians, he, an American living in the US, made the conscious choice of throwing himself into a distant war like a moth to a fire. As much as he is just another anonymous & faceless statistic as the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians and Russians are, he doesn't even have the narrative coherence to make unambiguous sense of his death - it's like a Cambodian guy traveling all the way to the Middle East to get killed in the Arab-Israel War. It's not even a serious tragedy - just a sad and confused farce. You expressed condolences to his family. That's very nice. However, it only takes you a few seconds to complete such a gesture. What's going to happen afterwards? The answer is that he will soon be forgotten by the world. Aside from his parents and close friends, who will remember a random American mercenary getting killed in a foreign war that that killed tens of thousands? If you don't believe it, just wait until it's October 2023 and ask around who had heard of "Joshua Jones". There is an absolute guarantee that 99.999% of the respondents then will simply reply "Joshua who?" But of course, You will not bother to do that because by then even yourself will have forgotten his name. That's the way the world works.
@@brendahay-beer8466 Brenda, you have never fought. I have. If you want to exist in the spiritual world of remembrance, enjoy yourself. But stop promoting the physical act of having people commit suicide by going to the front lines of a foreign war on the basis that if their bodies and brains get splattered all over the place that we will idolize them forever. Dead is still dead.
Ukraine was never a country before 1922 during USSR. It was a Russian Empire. Freedom to who? To Nazi's? Fq of to your hell hole. Your losing a war Americans started for you. You have nothing! You just drained all US EU taxpayers.
I hope his family knows how much their son is admired and appreciated. I wish the media would regularly report on all the US citizens who have fallen and the number serving and held. I'm sure many people would like to pray for them and honor them .💔♥️🙏
@@InfinityHS How so? I think US citizens have a right to know how much we are personally invested, not just financially. I haven't seen where the government is releasing this information or even if they know. The media are there ones actually going over there
I want to say to people of Russia are returning this man’s body home. I have eight years on this young man, Joshua. I was born with a genetic disease and I can tell you right now I would have gladly traded my Life for his. Not just an American hero. Not just a Ukrainian hero. A hero of all humanity. Rest in peace Joshua.
@@ericconnor8419 he's still a foreign soldier that died in a war that didn't concern him, just like the Iranian soldiers that died fighting Ukraine both are no differnt
Deepest respect for Josh and sympathies for his family. I measure people on their actions. He fought not for himself or fellow Americans but for people oppressed many miles from his home, he could have stayed at home but chose not to. This is a man who acted on his convictions and paid the ultimate price, sadly he was someone’s son, family member and friend to many I am sure. A moment in time that shows the best of humanity but also the worst. The world has lost what it needs the most, a sad day indeed.
Oppressed? The Ukraine government slaughtered 14,000 eastern ukranians over the past few years. If you support the Ukraine then you support racist genocidal killers.
And what is it exactly you think he believed in? Before you say something like "freedom", there are plenty of conflicts around the world. This was a waste of an American life.
The russians are fighting for eastern ukranians freedom. Or did you forget the Ukraine government slaughtered 14,000 eastern ukranians over the past few years? Donbas asked to leave the Ukraine to stop the genocide. The Ukraine is fighting to keep their personal killing fields
Had the pleasure to meet him while in Ukraine. My condolences to his family and the out most respect for his sacrifice to fight for our country. A true warrior!!
@@janette5486 Nope, I was inUktaine in 90s, excellent ppl. Vinnitskaya oblast. Through these decades, ppl were re-formatted. Western nazis grabbed violently the power and started killing pro-Russians. And you NATO and EU caused this all. May this yank burn in hell.
Will he be "truly missed"? By his parents, naturally, his close friends, perhaps. But for people like you, LOL, he *will soon be forgotten.* One year from now, who will remember a random American mercenary getting killed in foreign war that that killed tens of thousands? How many Americans today even remember those who fought and died in Iraq and Afghanistan? (These wars were directly participated by USA as a country.) If you don't believe it, just wait until it's October 2023 and ask around who had heard of "Joshua Jones". There is an absolute guarantee that 99.999% of the respondents then will simply reply "Joshua who?" If you are killed as the result of yourself walking out of your way on a foreign hunt for thrill and action in a remote conflict your own country is not even a part of, you have no chance of being more remembered than any random mercenary cannon fodder. When it was reported in the news, you will get your 15 minutes' posthumous fame. However, as time goes on, it won't take many weeks, let alone years, for 99.999% of the commentators expressing condolences here to completely forget the name Joshua Jones. That's the way the world works.
Rest In Peace, Sir. Thank you for giving your life to protect those in need. Seeing the Ukrainians carry him back across no man’s land brought tears to my eyes. Their wear their hearts on their sleeves.
@@RickySanchez77 I’m talking about the Jew who’s country was only known for neo-nazi militias and rampant corruption before the us needed another proxy war to sedate their “defence” contractors. I guess noticing both sides are evil is going again the billions into propaganda the us spends so they bomb weddings and humanitarian aid workers and still fool the demoralized masses like you. Lol
