I'm a 78 year old Vietnam vet with two tours and a purple heart for each tour (medivaced out) . Vietnam , yeah right, well we know how that turned out. Check out the Wall. I am so proud of you guys and what you accomplished . I followed many of the battles on the news, but that doesn't do justice for what you went through. Thank you all so very much for what you did and continue to do. I don't see anyone running for the border to avoid duty. I ended up doing my twenty and retired in 1975 with 100%, but many of my friends didn't make it. Again thanks again......Ken , Marina CA CPT US Army retied. RIP SSG Barraza and SGT Brehm.
Than you , Sir. 3 of my uncles served in Vietnam, and thankfully, they all came back as whole as they could. I served too, and did my little bit. Thank you for what you did, for having the strength to carry on, and for the love to remember your brothers. It may not be much, but Thank You.
Thank you Kenneth for your service. I appreciate the men and women like yourself. Because it's you folks who give me the freedom I have today. Some of these hate spewing protesters probably don't know you put yourself and your family's wellbeing on the line for us. God bless and keep our soldiers. And God bless America.
To see strong men in tears... As a civilian, I can never (and will not pretend) understand the what you guys went through, but after hearing your story, I will promise you this: that I will live my life to the fullest extent possible, so that you guys will know that your loss was not in vain. And the freedom you fought and sacrificed for, will be returned, by the very People and Constitution you swore to defend. Thank you so much. I don't know how much weight my words may carry, but what you did means everything to me. And not just me, but the millions of Americans who are living free and sleeping easy tonight, Thank you. - A random civilian
I can only speak for myself, but I feel thanking someone for their support is the most rewarding shit the Army gave me. Truly. Thank you.. - A random vet.
There's something about seeing Rocco cry that really hits hard. Thank you to all the amazing people that have served this country, especially to those who gave all.
As a 69 year old Naval Air Vet, during the Vietnam war, I have so much respect for you guys. The stupid dislikes are ones who do not know what it is to sacrifice for your brothers and for your country. Entitled little people.
I may be 4 years late but serving this country to make sure that not only my family but everyone in this country that live here, can live without the fear of getting executed live on TV, this makes me proud that I am a American and a Soldier at the same time.
Wow. That was extremely moving. Thank you for uploading this. This American is grateful for your service, and for the sacrifice of those men. Thank you.
As a retired E-7 Infantryman, Thank you gentleman for not only what you do, but the help you give us vets, and the sacrifices these 2 made for their brothers...Airborne!!
Thomas H. This video really hits home and I had never looked at the positivity that they have found in the way they live for their fallen brothers. I think it may have been something I needed to change my view of teammates I have lost.
I am not in the Army but I have family who has or is in currently in. Myself I am USMC infantry I don't know if I will be going to war anytime soon but watching stories like this is why I am serving my country to put assholes to sleep and to honor the fallen thankyou
I am a 70 year old USMC Viet Nam veteran who was stationed for a year inside a supply depot. I know what survivor syndrome is. Our base was charged about once every other month and when the patrol went out the next morning to scout, no bodies were found but those guarding our walls swore up and down they killed hundreds of the North Viet Nam regulars. I was shot at periodically walking the lot looking for goods that the computer said we still had, just fortunate I was quick and they were bad shots. Thank you folks for putting this on the internet. We did not have the internet or anything like it when we got back. Hell we got spit on and sworn at by just about everyone and we were just doing what we were told. Jim F. MN
Semper Fi Devil Dog. My grandfathers were Vietnam vets and I've heard some of what you all went through....including what you were welcomed home by. It's disgraceful and I want to thank you for your service. A simple thank you would bring tears to my grandfathers eyes when I was young and I never understood why, but after coming home myself, albeit nothing like what you came home to, there were no parades, no thank yous, and no gratitude. Even on a flight bringing home a marine who gave everything, civilians cussed, condemned, and complained about having to wait before deboarding the flight. It's sad what our country has become
@@coxinator-gr9hr God I couldn't stand to think about staying at fort benning and i didn't want to be in the rain so there was only one choice for me, lol. Wherever you were at though RLTW
I remember serving with SSG Barraza. At the time it was around Christmas of 2005 there in Al Qaim. I was a Navy SIGINT operator temporarily assigned with the Rangers. It was my first experience rolling out with these guys in the Strykers and take care of business on the border. These guys were very professional and fierce warriors.
Barraza is my mom's cousin I had met him a couple times when I was small, both my parents said he was a Great guy with a funny sense of humor, and extremely reliable, we have a picture of him to remember him everyday, and he is one of my heros, and I hope I can be as good of a man as he was
almost 13 years of my life was spent as a Marine. i loved it, and i miss it dearly. I miss the corps like someone misses their loved one. Its true i feel closer to those I fought with then i do with my siblings.
A lot of Marines do not know or realize how much they miss it until they get out. You are excited to live a "normal" life and because you were in and around other people similar to you, you do not realize how different you are in the outside world. Adapting to these things kind of hit you and that is what surfaces feelings of missing the Marines and the people you served with.
Getting out of the army after 5 years and two Iraq deployments, although not as long as your 13 years, getting out and becoming a civilian and realizing that I'd never again have what I had in the army in my friends and purpose was extremely difficult to deal with. I got out in 2011 and it's still hard. I miss the shitty parts right along with the good parts.
I have two years before I can join the US army. Two years and I will be able to protect my county and everything that I hold near and dear to me heart. I thank you guys so much you are great people. My dad served in Iraq in 03 to 05 ish. And soon I'll be able to follow in his foot step. Thank you for doing what others are too scared to do. Thank you.
I was in the same area of Iraq the same years you guys were there. I was with 3/2 Lima USMC. Both Marines that traded places with me on two separate deployments didn't come home and I did. I had a dog tag with both of thier names made and a bracelet out of 550 cord to hold it. I also try to live my life the best I can because if not for them i wouldn't have known the joy of raising a son and daughter.
I thank you for your honesty. This is the right thing to do. Thank you for your service and your loss... Our hearts are with all of you and all who we lost. I know you were much closer to those we lost but we are all in this together and with you hero's!!!!!
Even if you both don't want to believe it, you both are heroes too. Carrying on your fallen Brothers Warrior Spirits the way you both do is truly heroic. Semper Fi.
I’m really glad I stumbled upon this video… i got out a year ago and I’ve been struggling personally due to the loss of shipmates, marines, and my own brother who recently took his life. I’ve developed anxiety, panic attacks, and am a shell of my former self that gained nothing but self doubt and over 75lbs of weight in less than a year. I’ve been lacking a personal mission statement.. and I think I finally found it. I want to live for those who can’t. Thank you
This video is why I signed up for infantry, basic training coming soon to fight for the ones who can't or will not fight for themselves. For those I love I will sacrifice. 🇺🇸
I'm damn inspired by you guys. Grateful and humbled for your brothers sacrifice. I wasn't a Ranger but 11B1P. 82nd Abn and 2ID Korea. '87 to '91. Much love and respect.Proud to be a Soldier.
Thanks Guys for remembering your Battles made me think all over again of my fallen Battle Buddies. My Heart goes to yours as well I was OIF 2008-2009 15 months and then OEF 2011-2012 for 12 months. I cleared roadside Bombs both times as a 12 Bravo. I'm now medically retired do to PTSD and 4 torn disks in my lower back. GOD SPEED Brothers!!!!
Oh, man, the feels. I lost a brother in 2011 and I try to remind myself to live the life I would have wanted him to live if I could have changed places with him.
Thanks to all the men and woman that served and are serving we are truly mis Ricky but with his ultimate sacrifice we implement that into everything we do he’s our motivation to be the best of the best at what we do. Thank you again for all those who have served and are currently serving and thanks for this the awesome and inspirational experience.
Thank you guys ...thanks to all that have worn the uniform and served their country. If there`s a more noble endeavor I`ve yet to encounter it! I have a glass of Jameson in my hand ...and I raise it to you all! Much love and respect gentlemen!
8 months in Al Anbar province, Jan-Aug 2006, as a Marine. Still miss the friends I've lost and others I met who never made it back. I appreciate what Art15 does for their memory, and could never conceive of a better group of men to fight with than those working through Anbar (Haditha, Ramadi, etc.) while I was there. RIP SSG Barraza and SGT Brehm. 'Till Valhalla.
"I'm proud to be an American where I know I can be free and I wont forget the men who died to give that right to me" (Lee Greenwood) thank you each and every veteran for your service, your sacrifices will never be forgotten. I pray that you remain safe and happy in each and every aspect of your life. Thank you.
on my first tour of iraq i remember taking a guy younger than me from a chinnook on a strecher to hospital brave of them both to talk much love a british reservist may we never forget the fallen GONE NEVER FORGOTTEN
If you read this, get help and get it quick. Don't be to too proud to ask. We were to taught to be tough and self-reliant but that is BS. NO one will think less of you for seeking help and you should not consider yourself weak for asking. There are somewhere around 20 vets a day committing suicide and they and you deserve better. Even if you are not suicidal but only unhappy and angry, get help. Call 1-800-273-8255, press 1 and you will get a live person to talk to, or call your nearest VA Hospital of clinic 24/7. Also, try the Disabled Veterans of America, you don't have to be disabled. Or, the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There are other organizations available and willing. No matter where you get help, GET IT. I wasted years, don't waste another day. Vietnam 69-70
It's been 15 and 13 years for me since the last deployments... This is a real deal... Thank you for saying this and speaking up Mat. 11B forever.... Some things never leave our minds and sometimes that's ok.....
I have so much respect for our men and women in the Military. I really like it when they share stories such as these. They are the Greatest asset America has, if not for men and women like them that are serving and have served in the Military we wouldn't be the America we are today. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for them.
So Sorry for your losses...May they rest in peace..True HEROES!!! God bless them and God bless all our Service members..Thank you all for your service..America Loves you!!!!
Thank you and your fellow Rangers for doing the heavy lifting. I love your humor and attitude in your videos, but your humanity and love of country is unmatched.
We need so many more people like you guys and the ones that didn’t get to come home. If more people were like you this world would be such a better place. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Long live art15 and BRCC for life 🤘🏼
Fellas that was outstanding Matt and Rocco are the true character of veterans thank you for sharing your story.. being ex New Zealand infantry i had never lost any of my buddy's like you did.. kia kaha boys from New Zealand 👊👊🤙🤙
A ton of respect for you guys from South Africa. Wish I lived in such an amazing country. Respect these MEN who are willing to die for your freedom, they are few and far between.
Good job, guys. I'm more from the tacticool manufacturing crowd than the actual servicemens community. I love the humorous videos you post, but this was a moving tribute to your buddies. Good for you. Live on, rock on.
Thank you guys for a great video. From a former Infantry Marine, served in Iraq 04, 06, 08 and Purple Heart recipient, thank you for what you are doing. Semper Fi
I think this is the only video on RU-vid that has no dislikes, obviously deserves it, and quite frankly one of the best videos on the site. I'm not one, but sincerely thank you to all those that have served in one capacity or another.
This video is amazing for those who have loss ones in combat and struggling to understand why they survived. Really hit me when you said "Put yourself in their shoes".
Outstanding gentlemen, you are my heroes, all of you who went off to serve after 9-11 or before. My military career ended in 94 after twenty years and I can fully appreciate your service.
I was part of TF PATHFINDER out of RAMADI (route clearance)-Also wa there for the initial push in 03 - purple hearted and lost brothers, navy, marines and army a thanks to all you VETS no matter what conflict ... would like to meet MBEST and crew some day .. especially now knowing we chewed the same dirt
Mat and Rocco, thanks for this. I think of Dale and Rick often. My RB Henry and I were Dale and Rick's Team Leaders when they first came to Battalion. Their leadership style is a legacy that was forged over many years and passed on as you know. I miss them profoundly and am so proud of them and the men that they raised. Rocco, I met you at Arlington after Dale's burial. We share some of the same feelings. Ranger on brothers. RLTW, Doug
There is a special place in heaven for those who make the ultimate sacrifice, for their country and for those they love! Thanks for y’alls sacrifice so that we might continue to do what y’all preserved for us. Let us never forget but rather gain reflect, for we can do wonders.
“Live your life in the legacy that those who have sacrificed” simple words that changed my life forever. Never forget what these hero’s have done for us to give us what we take for granted. God bless you and god bless America.
