I had to take a Guy DOWN on my FLIGHT!!! 

"You're a force for good in a world that hates you, but desperately needs you." That's an awesome statement.

What a metaphor for how much people appreciate warriors when they need their assistance.

Hats off to Mrs. WarPoet for having situation awareness in a busy crowded stressful place.

Reminds me of the old saying that goes something like "Everybody hates a warrior until the enemy is at the gates."

Mrs Poet awareness needs to be praised as well. You all make a great team

It only offends them until it defends them. Praying for warriors!

I am an older man with health issues and I am no longer able to do such things. So, thank you for being there for people like me.

I like when good men make those silent eye connections and head nods securing a quick good-guy bond and plan for if things go down. Makes you feel good and solidifies we are not alone out there.

As a retired Captan for an international airline, Thank you John for stepping up and Thank your wife for being observant and unleashing you!

“All the snacks”. You seem so happy about that. Great story John, thanks for sharing.

“A world that hates you, but desperately needs you” Spot on! Amen 🙏🏼

The air Marshall might have seen John and been like, "I better let the professionals handle this".

Love your wife’s absolute trust in you and your abilities to call on you in that moment and KNOW you would handle it properly. Great job, John, and great job as well, wife!

"Youre a force of good in a world that hates you but desperately needs you" Best true description yet!

"You're a force for good in a world that hates you, but desperately needs you." Well said John. Thank you for sharing!

I'm actually surprised you weren't removed as well from the plane since being involved physically in the incident . Seems as of late the good person gets punished too which is ridiculous in my opinion. Glad you were there to help

Well done John. Unfortunately that's probably every day for the kid's guardian. You were most likely the first person to ever check him.

“You’re a force for good in a world that hates you, but needs you” I love it!

Right on John. Right place at the right time. And on your point of being wanted and then not, soldiers are only wanted during war time. We are considered unsightly and undesirable during peace time. God bless you and yours.

"I just wanted to snuggle up and make tyranny really hard for everyone" I can dig that

I needed that "thank you" at the end. I've been struggling with the world making me feel like I'm the weirdo for having morals, working hard, helping others, and taking care of my responsibilities. The world around me seems to scorn me more and more every day for being the same provider, protector, and person I've always been. It's encouraging to know that I'm not crazy. Thank you. Keep being who you are at all times.

It’s the whole “I don’t like guns no one should own one” but also, “someone please help me, this bad guy has a gun!” They appreciate the good helpful public only when they need it and when they warrant it. Thankful for men like my husband and yourself, that are willing to stand up and be “toxically masculine” as they say .

I hope if I’m ever forced to intervene in a situation that there are snacks afterwards 😂🤘🏻🇺🇸 please make a shirt “not just doin’ it for the snacks” It would be a small group to sell but it would be worth it😂

Talked with my friend, who's a police officer in that zone. As I thought, he said the fact that it's on a plane makes it a federal offense. If there are charges, local PD holds them for FBI.

Flight attendants got a free show, and Warrior Poet lays down some reality. Great job !

Hope your wife didn’t forget to give you a treat when you got back to your seat. She said that positive reinforcement is really helping you make great strides with the training regiment she has you on! 😂 Well done sir. We ALL need to be willing to step up when things start to go south. 💪🏼

I'm going to be a dad soon. This channel has been a great resource to teach me how to be a good man and hopefully s good dad too. Thanks for everything, John.

After nearly 40 years in the protection game, being a protector is all I know. Stay hard, stay vigilant, and stay alive. Glad you and your fellow war poet were there to prevent an escalation of what could have been a very bad situation.

My father works for a major airline, John , thank you for being a warpoet we need people like you around . Whether or not people like it .

As a woman, I want to say I am sorry to all the men out there. We have done a terrible tragedy to you all in the feminist movement of the world, and villainized you for being exactly what you were created to be. Thank you for all that you do, even though I know my thank you doesn't nearly meet to the vigor with which you protect the society.

Dude had no idea who was standing behind him🤣 Good lesson always mind yourself and be respectful because you never know who someone else really is. John went from just another passenger back to an SF Operator in an instant!!! Bravo 👏

I've been a BJJ practitioner and law enforcement for decades, and I really like how you had the presence of mine and intuition to make that connection with the suspect. Especially when you were in a random environment and out of your element Oh, and as for the hero to zero and then back to hero syndrome, yes, welcome to the LEOs world. I remember sometimes working with firefighters thinking must be nice to be a hero all the time

A real man steps up, even if he stands alone.

What an asset your wife is! Glad you both were there and checked in.

Awesome. I learned long ago not to expect "thank you" from anyone when doing the right thing. But I do the right thing because it's the right thing to do in the sight of the LORD, and that's all that matters. Amen. ✝️🙏🏻

Great story! Shortly after my ETS I came across a warrior mentor (SF officer and Apache Shaman) who taught me exactly what it means to be a warrior (poet) in today's society. He was very cognizant of the traps and pitfalls that true warriors have today. And this was over 30 years ago! It's even trickier now. All this to say, I am very appreciative of the fact that you, and others like you, are still standing up and showing the way. Thank you!

Props to your wife for bringing the problem to your attention and sending you into battle!!!! You are a lucky man to have a wife that understands a problem and is willing to help get it dealt with.

I have gravitated to your channel because you always give more value than the time you take. You don’t waste words or time. And you’re genuinely a great guy with no ego. I’m incredibly impressed with your channel. Appreciate you brother.

1:35 your wife essentially giving command.."point!" and you take off 😆 lol..thats awesome. ❤️

Thank you to every strong man protector, I am glad you are in the world. ❤ We need you.

A world that needs you, loves you, and hates you. I can relate to that feeling, 30 yrs retired LEO.. Great job brother....

We need teachers like you in our public schools!

Glad to hear there was someone else who saw trouble and walked towards it with you. It seems like everyone these days feels like they're walking on eggshells. I'm thankful for people like you in the world. Seems like you're becoming more and more rare. Also, a great shout out for why people should train Jiu-Jitsu.

Great job, dude. Happy to have you as one of us.

Watch out for the lawsuit. It's sad that this is the world we live in, after hearing this story .The first thing I thought of was how much are they going to try to sue you for.

You nailed it John! Hated but wanted. That is EXACTLY true. My wife and I were coming into the city, post my Army retirement, from the ranch. We happened upon an accident. Single car, side of the road, it had rolled several times. Cause? Unknown. People had stopped. Nobody was "doing" a damn thing. Nobody was in charge. LEOs or Paramedics, not on scene. Rural location, that would come but it takes a while to get there. My wife and I went to work. I assessed, two people, seat belted in, car was upright, both conscious. Long story short, We got them out, had my aid bag in the truck, treated them within my capabilities. The wife had spoken to 911 with exacting detail on location, situation, outstanding report. Interfaced with paramedics and LEOs. Nobody died. The lollygaggers / spectators / do nothing NPCs? These would be the same people giving me crap for not wearing a mask in the grocery store. They are quick to condemn, but retardedly slow to respond or assist in time of need. They have ZERO leadership ability and only have hiveminds and take all commands from the queen. An old 1SG said once, if you take charge, be in charge. I learned over the years just how much wisdom was packed into that simple statement. God bless you John, and all the Patriots here. Tough times are coming, and we need all of you to remain vigilant, safe, and trained.

I look for the person who's like me in these situations. Sometimes we're alone, but most of the time, there are usually one or two people that are there to help fix these problems. The response from the people watching is almost always positive, but you never know until things go down.

Well said John, I’ve got a lot of respect for how you share your experiences and perspective on life, best part though is having you as a brother in Christ.

Never looking for the scenario, but always ready for it! Way to be John, an inspiration to all us warrior poets!

This is a good lesson in the "Superman Effect" when you're the good guy winning the fight - you look like the bad guy to bystanders. That's when another good guy think they need to stop you. Beware of your surroundings and watch out for the Superman Effect

In a world of week men, John is a much needed role model.

interesting fact, when boarding a plane , flight attendants are assessing passengers for people who may need help in an emergency, or people that are able bodied that can help in a situation (such as this) . also great situational awareness out of Mrs. Poet!

Just another example to keep your eyes open, look at your surroundings and never hesitate to bring situations to light. Great story of how you took control of a situation that could have been so much worse.

Nice job John, it takes a real person to step up and protect others. 👍 💯

Crazy what you gotta do to get snacks on a plane these days! 🤣Thank You Sir for being there. I'm sure the rest of the passengers were too. Keep up the good work sir! Know that you are appreciated from afar here in North Texas.

Awesome story man. Glad for people like you. If more people were like you the world would be a better place

This description of you not changing but other people’s perception of you changing is absolutely spot on…. I have been described as “if you know me, you either love me or you hate me, there is no in between”….. I have gotten in trouble with my wife several times over the past 22 years we have been married because I treat everyone the same whether you are the president or a homeless guy on the street… and that is treat me with respect and I will respect you back two fold. Treat me with disrespect and I will disrespect you back two fold.

Wrestling/ grappling skills are very VERY necessary to be a warrior poet. Good job brother!

Wow. Thank you for giving some clarity on how we fellow protectors are treated and why. Thank you John.

Was not expecting the correlation and am wonderfully pleased with this story. And I got a great laugh about you getting ALL the snacks. Another nugget of War Poet gold!

Thank you John! We need more passengers like you, I work at a medium regional airport where I do Operations, Fire and medical. We get called to entitled, out of control passengers once a week the problem seems to be getting worse rather than better. Thank you again for all you do, would love to take some of your classes some day!

Wow, John, You hit the nail on the head and this situation could not have happened to a better/more professional guy. Every flight I take I hope I have an opportunity to be the Warrior Poet and have that confirmation. Good job....

This made me smile! Thank you for standing up!

If those same people had any idea of the evil that lurked when their inflated head hit the pillow every night, they would be extremely glad to know that guys like you and others that stand and have stood on that line between good and evil.

Can you do a demo of that takedown and hold? Thanks for all the blessings your channel brings!

Had a same kind of experience with my neighbors in 2009....The struggle is real brother....🇺🇲

Thanks for being there, John - not just doing what's right on the plane, but inspiring others day after day. Also, nice work supporting Columbia, TN with the hat!

Awesome story my friend! Those of us willing to stand up when needed are rarely appreciated until the time comes we are needed!! Well done!

John being the hero we all knew he was.

Well said…. You appear to be a Patriot! In the real sense of the word…. America needs more men like you! TY! God bless you and you’re family!♥️🇺🇸

Clicked immediately when I saw this! Always good to learn from these experiences.

You’re the man, John! Thanks for being the example you have become.

Good men been working for peanuts for a long time. Good work to the both of you and the other man who stepped up as well.

Absolutely wonderful ol boy! You ARE the Warriorpoet! Thank you for sharing that with us and for practicing what your preach! Hell yeah

Love your perspective at the end. 30 year retired LE/Swat couldn’t tell you how many times you’re hated until needed. Have a great day.

Great job, it’s good to know there are people like you roaming freely

Appreciate the content! Repping the WPS tactical pen every day on the job site. Comes in handy more than I thought haha. Stay safe brother

Yes he helped protect the mom, but just think about the "help" he gave to the kid who had lost it. By handling the situation in the way he did, he brought the kid back to his sences and kept him from getting himself in more trouble. Well done John, thank you.

The giant bag of snacks thing made me laugh and brought back a memory. A day after my self-defense shooting in 2018 (drunk/high neighbor decided to beat his girlfriend to death outside, I stopped him, he came after me, I shot and killed him) I came home to find a letter taped to my apartment door. Opened it up and inside was a nice note that said 'Thank you for looking out for your neighbors, have dinner on us!' and included was a $50 Red Lobster gift card. Anyway, good job on looking out, It's always good to look after others, and I hope that kid gets the help he needs. "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." - 1 John 3:16. (That verse means a lot more to me now than it did before the shooting)

reminds me of the countless concealed carriers that carry among those that praise disarmament but would be so thankful they were there if they stop an active shooter that endangered them or their loved ones

Thank you John great story, thank you for your service and you keep being you! I'm definitely gonna keep being me! Alot of praise & thank yous & just as many of the opposite I think that means we're doing a good job:)

Thank you! God bless you and your family, and keep up the great fight and shining the light for the rest of us Warrior Poets out here. 🙏🍻🇺🇸

The older I get the more that I want confrontation even though I am physically less able to fight, I still know that I won't stop until I am stopped with overwhelming force! I'm one of those who will absolutely have your back whether you want me to or not, and I will do exactly what you did with the training that I received as a young man in my youth and later in my thirties and forties. I was still scrubbing cement into submission in my fifties, and building semi trucks for a living until I couldn't do so any longer, but that won't stop me from trying to do what men are supposed to do, and that is to protect the weak from bullies! God bless you and your family!

Such a great story. That your training enabled you to do the right thing at the right time. Way to go!

Its amazing how all that went down in a tiny domestic flight aisle . In surprised the mother wasnt screaming her head off as you were pinning down her son.

I have helped with similar interventions, which in the real world is sometimes necessary. Sounds like your use of force was perfect and not excessive. I'm 6'5" and 270 lbs. On a few occasions, just being near and present, it helped to quickly calm things down. Thanks for getting involved as you did and for sharing this inspiring story.

Thats what it means to be a warrior. Awesome job

4:51 “whoa…Whoa!…This is spicy!” Your editor should isolate that for future use. Funny as hell! Thanks for your kickass integrity, John.

That's how I feel as well. The world needs people like us to protect people like you.

You are correct. They love when they need you, but despise you when they don't. Sounds like they did a little over 2000 years ago to a man who who saved the world.

Well done Sir. Well done. So glad to hear others were willing and able to step up with you

So much truth. The world needs more men like you.

We need many more folks like you!

"Never pass up an opportunity to be Batman." Pat Mac

There better be footage of this incident😂

There's always a need to protect those who are being injured and or assaulted. I've fought before and I've won some and lost some but for someone in need myself or my wife will put ourselves in danger if need be to protect somebody.

Awesome story! And the wisdom/encouragement to tie it all together in the end was superb. Well said Johnny, thank you for sharing this

John thank you for your service and stand up for what right 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

You did the right thing, retired flight mechanic here and the flight crew sometimes need help and they are always Appreciate knowing someone is there to back them up if the Occasion arises. So often people just stand by and do nothing to help.

I wish there were more people like you sir!