UK COMMANDO Emotional Reaction The Youngest Living Medal Of Honor Recipient: Kyle Carpenter’s Story 

I have Kyle’s mom’s number. I’ll be glad to message her for you. Kyle lived in Mississippi for awhile when he was younger just minutes from me. He’s our HERO!!!

I am a 71year old US Marine Vietnam Vet and I liked your reaction to Kyle Carpenter's video.

Kyle is the youngest living Medal of Honor Recipient, but there was a Marine in WW2 named Jack Lucas who received the award at age 17, when he too, jumped onto a hand grenade tossed at him and his comrades to save their lives. Miraculously he survive the blast, but had over 200 pieces of metal in his body!!! Amazingly he was able to rejoin the Marines later and rose to the rank of Captain by the time he left the Marine Corps!

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." -Jesus, John 15:13

I'm a grown ass Military-VET man and I am tearing up. There's no shame in showing love for our Brothers here, or across the pond.

People run from grenades. He jumped on one. I have no words.

General's have to salute Medal of Honor recipient's, regardless of rank

I’m embarrassed of the things I complain about after hearing stories of sacrifice my own countrymen have made. People should start everyday watching this. Freedom Isn’t free is it. Thank you Kyle.

Though I have never met this man, I did have the honor of meeting another CMH recipient, SSgt.Roy Benevidez. The meeting was both humbling and enlightening. On being awarded the CMH, all Mr.Benevidez had to say is: " I am not a hero. I saw a lot of men whose names you will never hear, who were a million times more brave than I was. Heroes are buried in Arlington, lost on the fields of Europe in WWII, the hills of Korea and the jungles of Vietnam. I did what I did for my men, my buddies and my fellow soldiers. I am a lot of things, but a hero ain't one of them."

I was a navy Corpsman but spent the majority of my 12 yrs in attached to Marines. I'm honored to have a 25yr brotherhood with my brothers

As a Aussie citizen I want to thank all soldiers, young, old, or passed for fighting for our freedom and safety 🙂 I have nothing but utmost respect for you all, Stay safe and respect to you all 👊

Wow..... jumped on a grenade to protect his fellow Marines amazing.

Who needs captain America when there's a real super hero serving their country this man is some boy a legend of a man I hope he's treasured by his country men.

People like this that make it back home deserve nothing but our undying respect and peace through the rest of their lives.

American or British, Australian or Israeli, you guys all fight for freedom. We all thank you and God bless you all for putting your lives on hold and on the line for your fellow countrymen

I am also a US Marine and it does us all proud to be a part of something that is so special and sacred. Kyle and all medal of honor recipients are extremely worthy of what they received and we all are indebted to their sacrifice. As you told Kyle in your reaction, we appreciate your service brother. So from one Marine to another Semper Fi to you and all that have served.

Its funny. You say Kyle seems like a genuine nice guy, (which he does for sure.) But I was thinking the same about you. From an American battle buddy.

Emotional. Uncommon valor. Toughest man I ever knew never once told me how tough he was. This man is what a real legend and hero is made of.

Kyle threw himself on a grenade , in a selfless act, using his body as a shield in order to protect his fellow marines ?......it is so above and beyond l dont even know how to respond , l am in awe.... thank you Kyle, for your personal sacrifice and service .

There is a peace and calm about him, but still water runs deep.

So humble... he represents everything that is right about his generation. May God bless him greatly and may his remaining years bring him peace and prosperity. He deserves it. Thanks for your reaction brother. I hope this message finds you and your family well. Peace

From this Marine Combat Vet to you, a Royal Marine Commando, Bravo and Semper Fi!

This young warrior is why everyone should respect and care about all those who have served and are serving and to all we have lost

12 years in United States Marine Corps many years ago, never heard a Medal of Honor winner wasn’t humble. Great review brother, Semper Fi

Almost every Medal of Honor recipient say they don't deserve it, but are proud to carry it for the sake of others.

Medal or not this man's true blue. From one devil dog to another. 🇺🇸

The most emotional part was seeing him in walter reed for the first time. A 21 year old not much younger than me, laid on a grenade for his fellow marine. Survived against all odds, and still held on to life. God bless kyle carpenter. Semper fi

The ultimate test of bravery eating a grenade for breakfast to save your fellow marine, if you look up the injuries that he had it really is a miracle he survived, but im glad he did,what a humble man.

As a PROUD American & Gold Star Family member I thank you for caring about our wounded warriors!

U.S. Marines: Your best of friend or your worst of enemies! YOU CHOICE! God bless the U.S.A.! Thanks for showing this vid. mate from across the pond. Live to Survive!

I am honored to say that i attended the University of South Carolina with Mr. Carpenter and had the pleasure of running into him a few times during my time there. I wish i had taken the opportunity then to thank him for his service and sacrifice

Kyle was recovering at the Richmond VA Polytrauma unit at he same time my husband was. He is so humble and so kind.

70 year old Marine Corps veteran. Yes, there are real heroes in this country. I have tears in my eyes right now. God bless Kyle and god bless you. Semper Fi.

Kyle seems like such a nice and humble guy , with what he went through and survived , I imagine every day is a blessing for him , I'd love to hang out with him and share a beer with him. Here's to you Kyle 🍺

It makes a man proud to be an American and a Marine vet. SEMPER FI. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

I’m a man. Barely. Seeing a BMF like yourself fighting back tears made me feel better about letting them flow. Keep up the great work love your content and thank you for your service !

Let’s all think for a minute about the fact that he laid his body over the top of a grenade to save his fellow warriors (marines). It’s hard to truly comprehend it. He is a class act all the way and tremendously humble.

His perspective and message is just amazing. So honored to call this fellow Marine my brother!

I'm just as proud of the veterans across the pond as our own. 😘

I know his story and couldn't stop crying. My precious daddy risked his life in the Pacific during WWII. Rest in peace papa. Signed a proud WWII hero's daughter.

If you haven't done so already, take a look at Kyle's appearance on the David Letterman show. The list of injuries described is horrific. His gentle humility is legendary. I'm ex-Navy, worked on amphibious assault ships. I was proud to provide that support to the Marines. He is a model for what men and women in uniform should strive to attain.

He is the man on top of being incredible brave and selfless, we actually hired him to be the key note speaker at our companies annual veterans summit this year.

Kyle Carpenter embodies what most of us will never achieve. Proud to honor him and all who serve or have served.

I can't even begin to imagine! To all of our troops foreign and domestic who fight for freedom, God bless you all! You're definitely a blessing to us!

Damn I never served, but absolutely respect all that have given everything for our country. Brought a year to my eyes as well. Thankyou.

Mr. Cooney, if you please convey a message to Kyle's mother: Tell her how proud she can be with a son that has a heart of a warrior , but a the same time so humble. God has and will take care of you Kyle. The best and happier part of your life is just around the corner.

This made my eye leak when I first saw it, I raised my hand in 1977. Took a thirty year journey in the USAF, SIGINT (overt and covert ops). The bonds forged during that period and continue to this day. Godspeed to all defenders of Liberty.

I have heard this incredibly honorable man speak before. The first time I heard him he had a wonderful joy about him. It caught me off guard. Such humbleness and full of life he was. As a veteran this brought a tear to my eyes. I thought what a great example of a warrior doing his job.

Getting emotional and the things you say about Kyle says one thing about you too. That you're a nice man as well. God bless.

what a beautiful man its men and women like him that keep our countries safe and they deserve all the respect we can give them my thank you for their service just doesn't seem to feel like its enough when they risk their lives for my comfort and safety and when i look at what our countries leaders are doing to the countries these heros fight for its a shocking disgrace

Love and respect from across the pond 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Major Respect Gen Dit Commando. And thank you for your Service to The World's Freedom and Democracy . From a US Navy Veteran.

My impression is that Medal of Honor recipients, as a whole, are a group of very humble people. Kyle Carpenter is a great representative of the honor. You did a great job with this video. Thanks for sharing!

Being Irish, I have massive respect for soldiers. Especially British. God bless.

My son is a MARINE deploying for the first time in February 2021. Kyle is an amazing patriot and has sacrificed so much and to his mom and dad many will never know the bitter sweet feeling we have as we watch our children volunteer to become a hero. And even fewer will know the feeling of your baby becoming a super hero like Kyle. And to to many know what it feels like to know their child gave their all for what they believe in. The country we love and the freedom we enjoy have been bought in many many sacrifices of young military members and the family that love them. We will not let that all be done just to set back and watch our country ruined by her own people on her own soil. God bless all our military and the family they love and God bless America 🇺🇸

Blessed is he who would lay down his life for his friends. We are all honored to have Kyle with us.

I often quote Kyle; when thanked for my service I simply say: you're worth it. Thank you for your service brother and keep the faith.

If his story does not hit you in the feels, I really question why not. I've heard his incredible story multiple times, and it still gets me choked up every time. War is such an ugly, and pitiful thing we humans have dreamed up. For some reason, war brings out the worst in humans, but thank GOD it also brings out the best in humans like Mr. Carpenter.

The fact he didn't even mention that he jumped on the grenade speaks volumes to his humility, as you pointed out.

It is being a part of something greater than yourself. Even knowing you can be called on, at any time, to give the greatest thing you have. Your life. For freedom. Thank you for serving. I'm ex Army, but you Marines!

Your reaction to one of our America’s finest is heart warming to say the least. Thank you for showing and sharing this moment. God Bless! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

If this doesn’t kick you in reality nothing will. This is why most people that are free to choose join the Military. I don’t just mean the USA, I mean ALL Forces that are a voluntary enlistment. It is pride in the Country, Respect for yourself, a Pride in the People you serve with. You serve with great people in many different Countries sometimes, that’s what joining the Military should mean, .... it did to me even back in the late 70’s when people weren’t to hip on us at the end of Vietnam. God Bless us and our foreign Brothers. May God keep you safe.

It's a terrible thing that such great men have to suffer so much. What a wonderful man Kyle is. Bless you sir.

God bless kyle Carpenter, those who have served and those who continue to do so! Thank you for sharing this with us! 🙏

Thanks for posting this sir.i'be been following Kyle for some time now.and he really is the real deal Smart funny thoughtful and incredibly humble.when i despair for my countrys future i think if we can still produce men like kyle carpenter we will be fine.thanks again sir.

Wow what a true story of a young Hero, a wonderful and inspiring young Man. That was truly very emotional just like John Chapman. I did cry and I am a 56 year old Man who doesn't care to admit to it, how can't you be. Kyle Carpenter is so humble and a incredible young man to go through what he did plus all the pain and operations. With Soldiers like John Chapman, Kyle Carpenter and many who have died or received terrible injuries some life changing plus Soldiers who have survived or become Veterans, Wow these Men and Women are the best of there nations and Humanity, who give there lives for not only there military brothers and sisters but also for us civilians to keep us safe in our homes. There is no greater human on earth but those who serve to keep us safe. Even though Kyle Carpenter was a United States Marine we British Citizens owe him and everyone who has died, injured, serving or become a Veteran our Love and Respect. I am proud to be British because of the Men and Women who Served, Injured, Died or have become veterans because you are the best of our nation and you are our nation. ❤💙💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I've seen other metal of honor recipients from ww2, Korea and Vietnam on RU-vid. You have to be humbled no matter who you are.

God has a plan for that Devil Dog. Semper Fi.

He put it best when he said Kyle Carpenter has a "real pleasant mannerism about him". Kyle seems like one of the nicest guys in the world, in addition to being one of the bravest.

His episode on the Jocko Podcast is phenomenal!

I am a veteran and very glad that I am. This young man is so far above heroic it is insane, he is what we all dream we are. I don't know if I could have been that selfless, I thank the lord I never had to find out. I am so proud of this young man, yet I am so sad for him at the same time. He carries much more than the beautiful burden of the Medal of Honor, he carries the invisible wounds to his soul that never really heal. I am not the least bit ashamed that he makes me cry every time I watch this video.

Yeh he is a very humble and honest character and his voice just resonates...from one ex Army lad to another, despite the difference in our countries, we are all brothers in arms and hats off to him for pulling through. Nice emotion mate as it is moving stuff.

My Brother is a U.S. Marine and went in the Corps in 1979 a year after I joined the Air Force . Our Father was stationed in the Southwest of France about 40 to 50 kilometers Northeast of Bordeaux , so we were both Army Brats and since we both grew up with him and our Stepfather was in the Marine Corps Reserve we both grew up around them we Learned Never leave a Man behind .

His book is amazing. My daughter cried through the whole book.

This old Sailor just steps aside and lets Cpl Carpenter represent America. There's no one better to do it. God bless you, Marine.

I'm proud that I'm an American, because of men like Mr. Carpenter, my great uncle Gene who fought in Vietnam, and my great grandfather who lost his leg fighting the Nazis. We love you too commando, we come from you.

Thank you to all the troops for your service, US and UK. In a time of moral misdirection of so many, you cannot be told that enough.

Man, I've been in the army the last ten years.. Not a long time to some.. But you can feel the pain.. and it really makes you think.. think a lot to say the least! But I'm proud and even more proud! That dude is a beast and a honor... As a soldier in your free time, you think about that, and how you would react.. You tell yourself I'd do this and that, but its a select few.. It's a different world.. and this man, still motivating others.. salute to him

Im a Usmc aviator dad ! A proud American with 33 yrs of service to others. Maybe this is what our young man seen mom n I did. Not to mention both our family’s history in military my wife’s side has 🎖🎖🎖 last being 07. Iraq her cousin ! Ours is in combat at this point !! we all pray for peace ! Thanks to all of u who step up & serve. 🇺🇸✌️

What a brave and well spoken young man, certainly deserving of such an honor. Thank you to all those who have and continue to serve to protect our freedoms.

A True hero. Willing to give up his own life to save another.

Inspiring! I been following him for a while, he's come a long way. Good or see him in good spirits. Semper Fi!!

That is the power that Honor can have on your soul. it will bring you to tears. for all of the right reasons.

This Man has survived something none of us can possibly imagine. I hope and pray he has no inner demons from this. I wish him nothing but the best, and a lifetime of peace. Hes's earned it. All the respect in the world. From this old Sailor to that Marine. I Wish him Fair Winds And Following Sea's. Semper Fi.

Check out his podcasts with Jocko and Man of Honor, you’ll realize that emotional music doesn’t need to be playing to feel the impact of his words.

Beautiful. Just Beautiful. This is exactly what we are fighting for here in the United States right now. We have a takeover of people that don't want moments like this,people that don't understand the sacrifice that many men before them have taken, people that will feel the admiration and love of 2 men that have never met each other, yet fight for.the common goal as brothers. For Freedom.

As a former Marine myself I love Kyle Carpenter. We are so grateful he survived to see his award. You are a good man.

Kyle Carpenter is an American boy and an American hero!! He’s ours!! His story is similar to the story of many of our sons and daughters and it hurts my soul so badly that it’s hard to even watch!! Seeing him having grown into a man from then to now is beautiful and inspiring!! It makes me so proud to be an American!!

Only those whom have been in combat, understand the bonds built between Marines and soldiers in wars. The people to your left and right are not only willing to fight at your side, but just as willing to lay down thier live to protect yours. This young man, with the reverance toward all whom have come and gone before him, and inspiration of this to follow in his footsteps. His resolve and dedication are qualities that are often rare in today's youth, but obviously not lost on all. He is a very strong willed individual, never giving up or quitting. He is a testament to the power of mind over body. One can only see him in awe. He was willing to make the ultimate sacrafice to save his bretheren. That in no way can ever be ignored...

Wow. A true Hero, thanks for sharing this.

Marine here, just subbed and liked. Your emotional reaction is why nations are born, destroyed, rebuilt and then cherished. MUCH respect to our alliance, and you. Always remember that we got your six, always, and forever.

Thank you so much for treating this with the respect we all deserve. Your re-action is genuine. And your re-action tells me you you are one of us. Thank you for your service. I'll want you to know you have a new subscriber! Kyle-- Semper Fi brother and hope you are living your best life!

thats exacty why you dont take a knee when the flag is being shown respect. thank you brother👊

I would like to suggest that you watch the video on RU-vid about the Airman who was one of the medical corpsmen assigned to a Special Forces Green Beret squad and gave his life fighting alone to give the squad time to get on the helicopter and get out of an ambush. His battle is captured on IR film and he killed several Taliban and was hit and recovered and fought on even hand to hand taking out two more at the end. It is the most amazing demonstration of valor and sacrifice as well as fighting tenacity imaginable. God Bless him. Men like him are few and far between. I am not sure that I would like to be one of the Green Beret that let him sacrifice himself alone that day. I might have hoped and prayed to have had the courage to disobey orders and join him. The old professor Live free or die! Death to all tyrants! If you can not get behind these words you are on the wrong side. No Shit.

Thank you. I served with Brits in my 28 year US Army career to include my friends who were in an armored (Jaguar) unit, and Aussies in my US Army Sergeants Major Academy in Ft Bliss, TX. You guys are also awesome. On behalf of my step-father who served in the RAF in the mid-1950s, thank you guys also.

I am a daughter, mother, sister, cousin, niece of veterans. My favorite uncle was in Japanese camp for 4 years. I respect our military and thank God for them. God bless them and their families!

To Kyle thank you for your Service

Just found ur site. Appreciate your presence, attitude...keep it going. Cheers Semper Fidelis!

Thank you to every man and woman who has fought or is fighting for freedom. Thank you for your service 🙏

There's a reason even a general must salute a Medal of Honor recipient... and here is a prime example.