Me too Especially the scene where "Jacoby" says to the other guy, "You saved my life, brother" with tears in his eyes That particular scene really gets to me
I was a Homeless Veteran for 7 years. Things are looking up I've been in my apartment for almost a year and finally have joint custody of my 10 year old daughter.
Thank you Mr Williams sir for your sacrifice for I am very pleased to hear things are getting better for you but I am truly sorry nobody (our government/country) didn't help you and countless other's. It is an honor and a pleasure to be able to thank you, I just wished it was in person so I could salute you and shake your hand. I wanted to follow in my cousins footsteps Audie Murphy (Army) or my hero my granddaddy (Marine) but in spring of 76 I had open heart surgery at the age of 5 so that knocked me out of joining the military but I didn't know that till my teen years. Again thank you sir so very much, I wish you all the best and God bless you and God bless America ✌ soldier
Right on brother! So freakin happy for you! I'm a non combat veteran. So I can't possibly understand, but I do understand the bureaucracy of the Gov and the veterans dept.
I wasnt boots on the ground military but i was in the navy. This video always brings a tear. No matter how much shit we give each other in the different branches the brotherhood is fierce. My heart goes out to all the bad ass door kickers that have been thru and r still in the fight.
Bro. Cried watching this always do. I am almost all those statistics US ARMY SGT 4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS TOTAL 4 TOURS IN IRAQ met 5FDP over there also medically retired disabled vet 13 yrs service. Need more like this keep spreading awareness those stats keep getting worse and worse so thank you
Excellent work brother! I am in the military and this gives me a range of emotions from anger to sadness. Reacclimating is tough especially for some that have experienced some rough stuff but we've come a long way in helping those retiring/discharged to acclimate a bit better.
Good day, I need to say, I'm a 60 year old man and EVERYTIME I watch this video, it brings actual years to my eyes. The way the Government has FAILED OUR HEROS is absolutely DISGUSTING.
The most emotional and really hard rock song I ' ve ever heared ! I ' ve served in the Marines of Greece , for two years and a half , and half of my family , makes me feel like an outlander ! But not my parents ... The sin that are my God Parents ... and my female cousins ! Only my big God Brother - who is now a army Doctor , understands me !! And I had the opportunity to be in the army , undre his commants !! I was a gun - knower !! An intrunder ! I' m the only who did 2 years and a half in our family , until my big God - brother , Yannis , become an Army Doctor !! Damn , what a pain !! I now know how Veterans feel!! Happy Christmas and Happy New Year for all veterans and people of the world ! 2 years and a half away of my family was a great torture !! Think about the great ones !!
My biggest issue has been finding a purpose. After coming home in 2004, everything just seems meaningless. I have a great job, a great family, I still feel like I am adrift. I just go through the motions and soothe myself in beer.
It sickens me how our government has dropped the ball on taking care of our vets. TWENTY TWO suicides a day! This should not be happening and it angers me 😡
Saddens me more so than angers. Every man or woman who has served or is serving is a brother or sister in arms. Losing that many family members is heartbreaking. It is a reason I try my damndest to interact with as many vets as I can at my workplace. If one positive encounter can keep one of my brothers or sisters alive for another day mission accomplished.
@@danielrupp7578 I guess the anger comes from the fact that a lot of them could possibly be avoided. A family member was so close to being a statistic, but a non profit came in just in time to save her. It's a helpless feeling when you're throwing a life preserver to someone, but they're to tired to grab it. Thank you for doing what you can. Take care!
Yeah I did the math too. I was curious after seeing this video make the rounds on react channels again what the numbers were. Made me sad and angry. Especially when people say "We need to help vets before helping illegals/foreigners". Great talking point. No one does it so it's a talking point made to generate anger and USE Veterans to keep other people down. We could easily take care of all Veterans but to those at the top, there's no money in it. Time to stop punching down. Lets punch up!
@@phreak811 But we should help our own people first! I have no problem with allowing people into this country LEGALLY! My family is almost entirely military for generations. We have had people in every branch, both men & women. And it does enfuriate me that money needed to help our Vets be isn't there. But, my family also lives in a border town. And it's as if the floodgates have opened. They have been burglerized. They have people banging on the doors day and night making demands! We need to know who is coming here. And what they have to offer. The merit based system is the best way to do this. I know my Stepfather immigrated here.
@@barbaravance6774 THEN DO IT!!!! My problem with the talking point is that it is just that. A TALKING POINT!! TALK!! That's all it is. Meanwhile the GOP and the Pres take money from DOD to build a useless wall. So it's just that. Talk. You missed why I was mad. IT'S FLIPPING TALK!!! It amounts to nothing more than wasted air! Nothing is done! Also again it's literally punching DOWN! It's rich people getting you to view someone else as a problem rather than the people that RUN EVERYTHING!
I just had breakfast with a homeless vet this morning. Brought him warm clothing and blankets (his had holes in them).. I wish I could do more. One day I’ll be able to, in the mean time I’ll do as much as I can. One vet at a time. 💔😢
This is heartbreaking, do one thing when you see an old vet out and about: shake his hand and tell him thanks, and that you're glad he made it home. It will make their day!
Even shaking the hand of a vet who didn't see action goes a long way... Some days it's enough to make tears well up. Many of of us fee forgotten or ignored and a simple acknowledgement is enormous.
Theres a ton of young ones now, my Son's age a few of hus freinds have comitted suicide since they came home!and he lost lifelong freinds there as well!
Most of the Vets I've met that are struggling DO NOT want to be thanked or called a hero. Telling them you are glad they made it home makes them think of all their brothers who did not. Talk with them, if they'll talk. Buy them a meal, but many can't sit in a restaurant (noise and comotion). If they're living on the streets offer clothes or food and to sit/walk with them for a while. Don't be offended when they refuse or don't respond.
Same here, especially that scene where "Jacoby" meets up with his Battle Brother who had saved his life and seeing that he had been living on the streets Or even the scene where the one veteran was getting cuffed and the officer cuffing him had noticed that they had the same tattoo, implying that they'd served in the same unit
This band is amazing and what makes them incredible is how they care about their fans and the military and also what they stand for as people, and I think that’s their biggest asset. Their music is amazing and very real, amazing people and I hope you check them out more. 5FDP 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥 welcome fellow knucklehead
I have an interesting relationship with this song. I heard it from their album and listened to it for well over a year before ever watching the music video. It completely changed my perspective on the song, and it still gives me at least a tear, if not full on crying, every time near the end where he helps his old Sgt up.... Thank you everyone that has served honorably for your country.
Thank you my man, from a 53 year old military vet, who was injured while in service, and spent 10+ months in hospital recovering. This song touches me deep in my heart, and reminds me of my brothers and sisters in arms. Active and retired. Love
Maybe emotional because of the video or his reaction to it. Maybe because of the comments above yours or the replies I've posted to those comments. In any case thanks for the tears that are raining down onto my phone as I type this.
@@KurNorock idk, military bases in 150 different countries plus almost 300 embassies around the world who don't want to piss off the country that has 8000 nuclear missiles at their disposal sounds a bit like an empire. Lets all be honest Russia, China and the USA control the entire fucking world.
@@KurNorock Are you referring to the fact that an empire has a monarch or emperor in charge rather than an elected official or is there more to your comment than that?
I’m a Marine and Desert Storm veteran,served eight years.we went and fought for our country but really we fought for the brothers at our side.if you have never been in combat you can never understand what it does to you.nobody comes back the same.taking a life is hard but watching your brothers die next to you,I can’t explain.thank you for your kind words
Thank you to the both of you for serving our country. I am truly grateful for all you have done! It will NEVER by me be unappreciated! God bless and God bless America ✌ PS: 3rd cousin Audie Murphy (Army) My hero is my granddaddy and Marine #SemperFiSir
Thank you all for your service and loss it is easy for us to talk shit about going and doing the same thing you all did like it is no big deal but as time gets me I really know that me or anyone I ever talked to that has never done anything like this before could not otherwise we would be right with you but we just sit back and blindly forget and I am truly sorry for allowing myself to do that thank you and I love you all.
I can still hear the sirens . I can still feel the heat. I can still see the frozen faces of the dead . I can still smell the burning body's . I'm still fucking THERE.
@@whiterabbit201 That's exactly how I feel about the help; it's a rat trap. I don't want to be labeled. I've got brothers to turn to...or some sort of other outlet.
Thank you for the support, friend. P.S: Yeah the VA can be hot garbage, look at all the instances where vets committed suicide in a VA hospital just to make a point
82nd desert storm combat vet here. Just would like to say thank you. For keeping the message going. All the messages in the video. Are the outcome of good people not knowing. The more that learn. The fewer have to go thru this.
Please do "Gone Away" and "When the seasons change" they are both by Five Finger Death Punch and are equally as emotional. Their videos are so powerful, and I'd LOVE to see your raw reaction my guy.
Your welcome brother 💪. You actually look sincere man too many out there think it's a joke . It's not our brothers and sisters are dying 22 a day . Needs to stop
When I got out of the Navy my schools and training meant nothing to employers when I was looking for a job. A lot of businesses claim to be veteran friendly but unless you know someone who’s been hired by one of these companies don’t take their claim seriously.
Not sure what year you got out, if it was recent or not, but it wasn't always like that. I am 50 years old and where I work those that are around my age are mostly Navy or Marines. Today everyone but one guy that is 35 and younger have never served. I have no idea why it changed but one thing I can say for certain is the quality of employee we hire has free fallen. If I had to guess is the kid with a 2 year degree is cheaper than a vet with experience. It is so sad to see.
The only ones who (claim) to give a shit (they actually don't) are minimum wage paying retailers. They hire veterans to patronize and pander to their customers.
What’s up man I appreciate all you do for music you’re one of my favorite reactors if not the top one. The variety of music you do is amazing keep it up man hope nothing but the best for you have a great day man enjoy the holidays!!!!
@@jamelakajamal time to break you in to some type o negative and Danzig. Please react to Danzig tribute to Elvis, Blood and tears, and type o negative Everything Dies
This is such a powerful song and message. I thank and every American should be grateful to all the Veterans that give us true freedom. Please help them and care about their struggles.
I enjoy this reaction. I love this song and the message.. but a lot of reactors actually stop before the list for help rolls. So thank you for sharing the whole video
I give clothes and food as much as possible. I have a pick up at my house this Monday and asked everyone at work to donate what they can and I'll add it to what I am giving. Do what you can people.
Thank you Sir for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. I'm a retired State Trooper but I had a lot of friends who did serve in the military. Some came back home, some didn't. Thank you Veterans for your service.
I come from a long line of Marines and Army, Grand Dad, my Dad, my Brother and uncles and other relatives who served WWII, Korea, and my Brother in Nam... I cried when I watched this video when it came out in 2017... And just cried again, Thanks for Playing this
@Hello There Thank You for your service to Our Country. Too many people today don't either know or realize the sacrifice our families made to keep our freedoms alive. My brother had issues after returning from Vietnam but was able to overcome and lived a good life. God Bless you and your family!
Thank you my brother for allowing all of the credits to run through. Most channels will cut off the video reactions and not pay attention to all of the foundations that are available for those who seek help. I have been watching your videos since you began, but after this evening I can honestly say that you have become the one I have the most respect for, hands down. Thank you for everything and keep moving forward. Luke.
You sir, are a breath of fresh air. I just happened upon your channel and I love it. My first watch was one of your Carpenter's review. Well, I just had to keep watching. This one cuts to the heart. My husband served this country for 20 years . There has been many failures for our veterans. This video is a great example of just how it is for many of these men and women. God bless you. Yes, it's very deep.
I love your review. I served 17 years. Medically retired. I have some PTSD. Not like this. The sad part of this is it is worse now. Many ultra liberals even protested and interrupted our funerals. We never saw such horrible treatment of vets since Vietnam. This one thing. The issues with the VA and government and public lead almost unharmonious support to elect and likely re-elect Trump. As bad as Trump is nearly all vets support him. My Son is a PTSD vet living on the streets. I can't get him to come home. he served 3 years only. Thanks for your kind words. It was much harder in Iraq, Kosovo and Iraq 2.o and Afghanistan this this video could show.
Have to say I got lucky. Lived in my car for a year. Met a man, who I worked for free, he was disabled. This man found a home, and car, and property. 100% owned now. Took alot of money on my part. But never have found it without him. Thanks Charlie!! I'm a Veteran.
Some of my fellow veterans won't go the the V.A., for help, or anywhere else...I was at the V.A., yesterday, for my annual check up, and the staff questioned me specifically about mental health issues, and if my needs were being met. Things are changing, but these homeless, and suicides, are unacceptable. God bless, my brothers, in arms.
We who have been over there never truly come home... you say thank you for your service... we say be someone worth serving for! You should do a reaction to five Finger Death punch - Gone Away! Two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, I'm one of the lucky ones. 22 a day commit suicide, never forget their sacrifice!
I've been shamed by family and friends for being a vet. I thought about suicide everyday for years. I'm a purple heart disabled vet that finally understands what life is about. I'm so thankful to have served.
Every damn time I cry, every time.... This shouldn't happen. War is an unfortunate evil but a necessary one. The least we can do is treat them with more damn respect. What if these men and women never volunteer for duty willing to give themselves for the freedom of the many. We would not be the country we are today simply wouldn't be. If you think otherwise you should be ashamed of yourself. If every American gave $2 a year for vets at the very least they could have a place to call home free and clear never needing to sleep on a sidewalk. We the people can do something about this this what your state representatives are for, petition for a law change and put it to a vote so we can get the change we desperately need. To keep American troops and American citizens safe now and for many many years to come. Remember not going to war or not acting against aggression is not the answer. Peace through strength, unfortunately that's how it must be .
Our government should be ashamed. They worry more about a damned illegal than they do about the men and women who have served this nation. It's time for this to STOP! Our veterans deserve any and all help they might need.
Thanks for reacting to this man. Its a hard one to watch, but necessary. And for any Vets thinking of becoming one of the 22, please call these organizations. They can help. Your brothers and sisters in arms do not want to go to another funeral.
You have a Frisco shirt on. Half those homeless vets are right there. But people are more concerned about giving our housing and benefits to illegals. Take care of our vets first. At all cost because they gave all.
This video always makes me cry. When i first saw it it changed me life. i now volunteer in my community helping our veterans. And when i see a man or woman in uniform i stop them and shake their hand and just thank them for everything they do.
First off, thank you Jamel for playing this vid. Second thanks to all the vets out there. The thing is the government doesn't care about vets the second they aren't useful. Then it's back to their lala land while a living breathing person has to deal with the aftermath. Just my opinion.
As a combat veteran myself. This video always gets me. I thank God I have a wife that understands when to let me fight my demons when they decide to show their ugly faces God speed
Je suis vraiment désolé pour mais frères d'armes please, c'est vraiment réel please j'ai vraiment plus de family please, j'ai vraiment plus envie de combattre mes trois maladies graves please, je suis vraiment un légionnaire français please, comme pour mes frères d'armes please du monde entier please, c'est vraiment comme ça dans la vrai vie bouffon please guignol,please.
As a veteran, this video hits me right to the heart. Along with many of their other songs (seriously, you need to check out Coming Down, and Remember Everything). Also one of the best concerts I've been to. Also, I wanted to say what I like about you is that many of these songs you probably won't be rocking in your car, but you've always watched them with an open mind and appreciated the talent
Love the videos! You should listen to some Deftones. Maybe start with the song Digital Bath. Hip hop drums, meets metal guitars, with Chino's amazing voice.
I'm a veteran of 2 tours and I've never seen this video before. This video tore me up and your reaction really touched me. I dont ever cry and this made me tear up big time. Thank you my brothers in arms. I'm here for you.
I appreciate the words and understanding you’ve expressed. It never fails, I cry every time I see this. It’s so powerful. The war is never over for us, but thank you for the acknowledgement Love your videos! Especially the Tool ones
As an ex-reservist, here in Australia, who served in a time of peace. My heart goes out to all the vets who fall through the cracks. In WW1, WW2 and Korea, soldiers would have to go through out-processing in a transit country. This would be 1-2 weeks usually. Then they would be loaded up on a ship to go home. From Vietnam on, you would depart from your unit, you might get a awake up in Japan or Germany... but a lot of soldiers went straight from their unit to the airport and within 24 hours of being in a combat zone, they were home. Walking around in the real world in what they call trigger time. A cousin of mine who had served in Vietnam told me, many years later, that when he came home, he had to tell his parents to just call out his name from the door instead of entering the room. His mum forgot one day and just walked in and grabbed his shoulder. He apparently came off the bed, grabbed her and pinned her against the wall before he was fully awake and aware of what was going on. She never forgot again. And the governments who send these people into the hot zones expect these people to just come back to the real world and be walking around like normal without thinking of the trauma they went through. The things they had to do to survive would break most people... yes... these people are trained to do this. But it is a lot different from putting a bullet into a paper target to putting a bullet into a living human being. You would have to be a sociopath not to be affected by it. So... hats off to these guys for doing something to raise awareness in people about the plight of vets.
Brother...this song is one of their most reacted to. And one of their best songs. Sad that our vets go through hell for their country just to be treated like crap by them. If you're a vet and reading this, just know I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💪🤜🤛
Any little bit helps, it don’t have to be money at all. Got a buddy, he drives disabled vets to Dr. appts, and to the airport for Honor Flights. That kind of thing really helps guys and gals that have trouble getting there. God bless
This hurts. Two tours in Afghanistan. I remember my first fourth of July home. The fireworks went off and that's all I remembered. It was dark out and as soon as I heard the pops, I was back in that desert telling everyone to get down. Shooting my pistol towards the sounds. I shot at my two cousins. It took my grandpa, my uncle and my great uncle who all served, to bring me back to reality. It caused my daughter's to be scared of me. It caused my family to be a lot more cautious around me. It hurt me. It hurt my wife because she didn't know how to help me. Thankfully that was 8 years ago, I was able to get the care I needed. And we've been good ever since. But for so many they never get the care they deserve. I appreciate you bringing attention to this.
HEY JAMEL, WHAT A RAW & POWERFUL MUSIC VIDEO !! BUT VERY😭 , & EVREYONE DESERVES A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD !! THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO HELP THE VETERANS , THEY FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY 🇺🇸
I was a 25B deploayed to Iraq 2004-2005. An IED almost blew my left leg off. I had it easy I had a loving family and a new wife waiting for me when i got home. I was lucky, I'm fine, but sudden loud sounds still get me.
