War Veteran interview-Hutch 

Has there been something set up that I can find out there to give some help to this man and his son yet?

Anyone else come to this one after watching Jack's interview? I had to find Hutch and give it a watch and its was well worth it. The world needs more people like him.

I watched this just after the interview with Jack. Jack talked incredibly warmly & movingly about this man & how much he helped him.

"War is unnatural." A wise man, thank you Hutch and Mark for the presentation.

“My son helped me rebuild my soul.”This is a beautiful story. Great interview Mark

As a service connected operation Iraqi freedom veteran (OIF), I can say that EVERYTHING this dude talks about is spot in. The damage we did over there didn’t hit me until I had my first child in 2013, then my mental health further declined after having my son 4 years ago. And for what? Absolutely nothing. This is the shit we have to live with day in and day out. They say “hate the war, not the warrior” but most days I can’t even look at myself in the mirror. I thought I got out of Iraq after my 2nd deployment unscathed, but I am dying on the inside slowly. I absolutely loathed the VA because 99.99% of the people who work there are absolutely oblivious to what we went through, and their only remedy is psychiatric medication which has done more damage to me then anything. The Va has further gone downhill since “covid” because most of the therapy services provided now are all telehealth, so we can’t even have human contact with one another. God bless this dude. He sat there and told most of our stories in 45 minutes

One of the best veteran interviews I have seen. Very thoughtful.

I’m a 53 yr old “Blackhawk Down” veteran. This guy gave the greatest explanation of PTSD and “coping” I’ve ever heard. It’s amazing to hear your un vocalized thoughts…..spoken perfectly by a stranger. Spot on bro. Thank you for that validation.

I took care of a WW2 vet who told me "we were just boys killing boys" talking about being in france. I'll never forget the look on his face when he said that. He had 2 purple hearts and a silver medal. RIP love

"My son is happy to be my son, and I am happy to be his dad" Man, that was powerful

You definitely need to do more interviews with veterans. They deserve and need a platform. Americans need to hear these stories….no matter how heartbreaking they are. We need to know and they need to talk.

Im rewatching this after Jacks interview. Anyone else

It brought a tear to my eye when you said your son tells you you’re ok if your having a nightmare in the middle of the night. You’re raising a great person.

His last spoken line is a heart stopper: "The smarter we get, the more dangerous we become"

“Tradition has been the death of human discourse” is one of the most profound statements I have ever heard in my 54 years. Hutch, you’re damn right that you are a good person. Thank you for sharing your story.

The great injuries of PTSD are the inability to connect with and relate to others, the loss of all innocence, the inability to ever feel safe again.

So pleased to hear a single parent who says there is no need to speak poorly of the absent parent. The child will know! Thank you!!

8 year marine. I hit rock bottom drinking myself to death. I now have a beautiful 4 year old boy and I’m almost 6 years sober. This mans story is courageous and is remarkable in every way.

I was 82nd Airborne, 11B. Afghanistan 05', Iraq 06', Iraq 07'. When he says that it stays with you everyday he is 100% right. The amazing part is how much your results may vary. Just because a combat vet seems like they are fine on the outside, make no mistake they are dealing with it in some way. Some are addicted to drugs. Some are angry all the time. Some seem fine but they wake up with nightmares . Some of us seek the adrenaline rush and feel empty without it. There are images burned into our brains that will never leave. The image of a human body burned to a crisp. The body stuck in the position they sat in when the EMP hit, frozen in time. Driving down the street past the scene of an IED and seeing body parts on the pavement and at the time acting as if it was just another day. No different than us seeing a dead squirrel on a country road. The images of blood soaked floors of a house you just shot up and slipping on the blood. I can recall the smell of blood on demand. The smell of an Iraqi detainee after we held them captive for 48 hours in a 100 degree room. The smell of fresh Falafel. The smell of a burn pit. And the smell of diesel. Every time I smell a diesel truck I am brought back to Iraq and loading into the hum-vee before a patrol or raid. I'll never forget feeling invincible even though there was death all around me. I feel so blessed to be what most people would see as "normal". Good career, good marriage, 3 healthy kids. Why am I so lucky? The only good thing to come out of war is it granted millions of vets the knowledge and experience to know that war is hell and should not exist. I was about to delete all of this but decided to just hit enter. Mark, thank you for doing this. Keep up the Vet interviews. Watching these vets talk about this stuff helps me.

My brother just lost his battle with PTSD and we lost him to suicide. He was Airborne as well. Brooks Proctor. There is so much we don't know as family. We need more people speaking out to help us understand so we know how to love them. Thank you for pulling back the veil on this tough subject. I am trying to share as Veteran's Day approaches. Godbless and Godspeed.

Wish I could find your first interview Hutch. As an old man listening to this interview, I know the world is in a good place with men like you.

I met Hutch 6 years ago , he helped me. Ive been clean & sober for 6 years now.

This guy should write a book, he is so good at expressing his emotions and his thoughts.

I’m a Marine corps veteran. One of the best description of what goes on. He’s so thoughtful and good at explaining the struggle day to day. Hang in there brother ❤

My husband was in Iraq 2006-2007. His nightmares are constant. Thank you Hutch for your courage then and now.

I was in rehab with Hutch in 2016 he took everyone to cook places and camping trips everyone thought he was cool and he was. Fun to be around

I spent 2 years flying helicopter gunships in Vietnam 67-68-69. It was very difficult for me to here his story. As I watched him we became one. I felt I’m looking in a mirror and he’s me. I’m 79 years old and you never never forget. Take care Hutch, I understand exactly where your coming from.

His story sounds like mine. I was 82nd Airborne. Combat medic. IRAQ 03 TO 04. They called me back Into service after I ETS in 2008. I got out in 06 and got orders for Afghanistan for 15 months. I've lost my relationships with all of my family because of my war experiences. The true cost and the weight we carry everyday isn't talked about much.

Please Mark, do more veteran interviews. These men and women need a good platform like yours.

met this guy at a party a few years ago. spent the evening talking. cool dude. its a trip to see him on here. didn't know half the shit he had been through. great interview hutch!

I was a machine gunner in 2/6 wpns, WIA x 2 in Fallujah on my late 05’ into 06’ tour. This is one of the best veterans interviews I’ve heard. He really nails down a lot of the inner conflict and conversations that my fellow vets and I face

He has more insight into the world then most and his son is fortunate to have this man for a dad.

This man needs to write. He has a gift of putting into words what most people, especially vets, know in their heart.

This gentleman is so well put together given everything he has been through. The way he speaks, his mannerisms, his gestures...this is a highly intelligent individual. Yet, an individual that has seen things no human should see....

The way he described that dream and the young boy growing older with him, absolutely broke my heart. You could hear the pain in his voice.

The pain you exude, Hutch, is exquisite. You radiate immense wisdom and love along with that pain. You look beautiful to me. I felt like I knew you by the end of your story. Your truth is wrapped up in unimaginable brutality and you carry it poetically, like a tragic tale forever to be told. I love your warmth, your honesty and I am grateful to have “met” you. I feel deeply for you. Respect.

I started crying when he said his son had to wake him up and tell him, “ you’re ok, Dad.” 😭🙏🏼

This man just made me realize, when we say, "thank you for your service" we have no idea what we're talking about 😔

I did convoy security in Iraq in 2008 as well. I lost my mind for awhile over there. The only thing I can say is “I did my job” I feel everything this man said.

This video gave me some insight as to what my husband really felt. Especially, the part about “not finding deep meaning in anything.” That was one of things that he really hated. He struggled and struggled, even going through electroshock therapy after coming home and doing four tours over 12 years as an infantryman. He felt sick over the atrocities he committed and was ashamed to tell people he was a soldier. He knew what he was doing (even though he for those pats on the back too) wasn’t right. He didn’t make it. He spiraled downward until he was gone. You remind me of him, you tell a great story and lay far yourself loudly. Love it!

I respect his honesty and openness to speak. Most veterans are completely silent or commit suicide before they will talk about what they went through

I know hutch personally the kid spoke his truth he is truly a stand up dude god blesse you brother

Combat vet here too. His description of coming to terms with participating in war is so spot on. I found myself shaking my head a lot through this story. I was never injured physically and lucky enough to avoid pain meds. I hope you're able to stay sober brother.

I watcged this again because of what jack just said in his interview...Hutch really is one of those rare people in life that is a blessing to the world. Just listening to his story has affected me deeply. Just an amazing person.

This guy is so intelligent, introspective, and an excellent communicator. Raw, unfiltered, heartfelt, real, transparent, humble, brilliant.

“Tradition has been the death of human discourse.” “The smarter we get, the more dangerous we become.” 2 eloquently stated, terrifying truths.

❤ God Loves You Hutch. Daughter of a %100 PTSD Vietnam Vet and Granddaughter of a WW2 Vet... To witness my Dad's emotional growth over the last 4+ decades has been a blessing and inspiration. I pray the same for you. You are such a Beautiful person!

I served in the navy for 6 years & after hearing this HERO tell his story, I’m kind of ashamed to say i served in the navy for 6 years. All i can come up with is thank you for your REAL service to this country we live in. I appreciate your honesty & your ability to keep it real. God Bless You Brother.

I identify on so many levels. Iraq veteran, recovering drug addict, and fatherhood gave me purpose. Big love, my brother.

I can feel how happy he was when he talked about his son. I didn't see any smile until at 26:30 he started talking about his son. God bless you and your son, Hutch.

Hutch, you are a phenomenal man. Listening to Jack's video yesterday made me want to find out who you are, and he left no crumbs explaining. I can see how you've made such a positive impact. Keep inspiring and changing lives, King!

That was one of, if not the best interview I've ever seen. The world needs this voice, this insight. Thanks Hutch, you educated a 56 year old Brit tonight in ways I never expected. Here's hoping you and your boy have a good life together, you deserve it. I look forward to the book/film etc

I was in rehab with this guy about 10 years ago and I wish him the best! He might not even remember me if we ran acroos each other but u can tell he is a good person! We weren’t close but I recognized him right away when I saw his face! Good luck to u man I wish u the best goin forward!

Please do more veteran interviews. This is amazing to hear the reality of war and what it does to people. These people's stories need to be heard.

Love this guy, massive respect. Need more interviews like this. Especially when the war is happening right now. He is hurting and so honest, so broken. I loved this interview Mark

"The smarter we get, the more dangerous we become". Truth. Hutch, you are unbelievably so well spoken. It feels like you have found your true purpose. The horror and trauma you have gone through is what brought the light within you, so that you can help others. As ugly as it was and still is, there is beauty & loving light in even the darkest corners. To find your true purpose is beautiful in itself. ✨

He's so humble I'm not sure if he realises what an excellent job he did there. No notes, no bravado, no angle just raw, interesting, intelligent and articulate honesty. Well done Sir.

Mark, easily one of the best interviews you've done. Hutch - one day at a time, brother. I hope your son sees this one day. He'll be so proud of you.

I want to give this guy a hug. Bless you and your son man.

This made me weep like a child. How did someone with all his disadvantages become such an amazing human being? Strength Hutch, lots of it. You ARE a good person. 😢

i have learned more in 41 minutes then i have for the last 20 years of therapy. As he said, veterans can learn from each others troubles, even without communicating. Thanks for this.

I'm a veteran myself, serving both as an enlisted soldier and as an officer in the Field Artillery, but all during peace time, never deployed. Many years later I'm a senior level manger with many employees. One of my employees, also with multiple deployments as a Field Artillery soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a very intelligent and valuable team member, has struggles that I can only describe as emotional. I have not pried to find out the details, I've offered my support, a willing ear, employee assistance services, that I can think of. His normal response is something along the lines of, "Ill be OK, you wouldn't understand it anyway." I agree, I probably wouldn't understand it, or what he's going thru. Listening to Hutch on this interview, I think I'm starting to understand a bit better. Thank you Hutch for sharing.

Hey Hutch? You said that you're a good person. Wrong. I want you to know that you're a great person. An all-too-rare kind of person. The BEST kind of person. I'm glad to know that you realize the beauty within yourself. It's abundant.

Wow being a USMC vet that was the 1st to hit Fallujah. This Man needs to get his (CAC) Certified addiction counselor degree. He could help so many people. Not only vets. His just being present is so powerful... Thanks. All a vet needs to hear is Thanks...❤

Hutch I don’t know you but in many ways I am you. Listening to your interview, has given me an understanding of things in myself I have avoided. I served 1972 to 1974 .

This guy is a remarkable human being. Has deep insights into himself and is extremely sincere.

Wow. Just wow. I hope he gets into social work for the VA or something like it. Amazingly perceptive and articulate person with a heart bigger than life. Thank you.

Hutch effectively articulated how it feels to be in war and how people kill their own pain. Really appreciated his message! Much love from a fellow veteran❤

He reminds me so much of my dad. My dad went to Vietnam. He never talks about it, only when he drinks. I over heard him say once "Us catholic boys prayed with the dying men, we wanted them to have a prayer before they met Jesus " " no matter their religion, or what side they were on."

You can see the pain still existing in his eyes. The struggle Hutch must deal with on a daily routine is unreal. So many of us thank you for sharing your story. You are a well spoken and a super humbling human being and your story allows the light to expose the atrocities of war. War is not natural and should be avoided at all costs.

This guy is an empath as well. I hope he’s offering peer support to war vets. I love how he was like “helping people is the only thing that brings meaning to my life” and then he says he has no idea or doesn’t know how he would do that. Meanwhile he was just talking about how to help other war vets/what to talk about/sharing experiences etc. Often the answer is right under our nose:) I hope that’s what he is doing now!! Xoxo

I was in Baghdad Nov ‘07 - Jan ‘09 and when he talked details of the curb EFPs, I knew he wasn’t bullshitting. He was there at the same time I was. He was either 2nd or 3rd brigade. He and I did the same shit for the most part. Keep your head up brother. Excellent interview Mark. Thank you for this one.

As a disabled Afghanistan veteran who seen my best friend get shot right in front of me this interview hit differently. I was in Afghanistan on outposts for 12 of the 15 months I was there and I’ll never forget those experiences. I’ve been on steady consistent therapy counseling and group therapy since 2013

I am also diagnosed with severe PTSD, just not from war but from years of childhood incest. While our causes do not match, our post experiences overlap. Hutch, thank you for helping me put words to thoughts I cannot overtly convey.

What an amazing person. My son is 21 and getting ready to be deployed. I am so blessed to have come across this man because I may relate or understand what my son may go through upon return from deployment. An amazing job for him would be able to help these young men who are getting ready to return from deployments. His insight and understanding of what he is going through is amazing. To help other young men understand what they may be going through in a way that doesn’t seem medical and making the men feel weak would be a perfect fit. You ARE an amazing man and I pray you are able to help others heal.

The level of emotional intelligence he has is truly impressive. As someone whose step brother didn’t make it out of his homecoming alive, the fact that he is still open to feel this type of love for his son is heartwarming to say the least.

Incredibly articulate and well spoken! He has a calling for Public Speaking. Hutch I hope you realize you have a gift to speak in a way that helps people to understand what it's like to be a Veteran. Very powerful. Please be well. You have a higher calling.

I seen this a year ago. Still my hero! Hope you're still doing good Hutch!

Jack’s interview brought me here! Hutch is awesome😊

Seriously one of the best veteran interviews I’ve ever seen, loved the part when he said there is nothing natural about war, how a young man can turn into a monster, and instantly snap back into a young man is astonishing. Thank you for your service and God bless you 🙏🏽🫡🇺🇸

This man needs a TED talk for trauma and healing. Amazing interview and peace to this man.

Seems like an incredibly wise man. Much love and respect.

I wish this man all the best. He's been through more than most could handle. When he discusses his clean date, it's very concerning to hear his answer and body language and cadnece for about 2 minutes after. Any one who knows, knows. I hope.he is able to be honest with him self and keep steering the ship in the right direction. Thank you kindly for sharing this perspective and your story.

This hit hard. My dad was POW in the Vietnam War. I remember my dad going through PTSD. He didn't see us. When he drank, he didn't hear us. When he was sober, we didn't hear or see him. He tried getting help at the VA, but no one would help him. He was in and out of the VA hospital but never treated it. He ended up getting murdered. The guys who did it basically killed a dead man. Everything this man, I see my dad. Our country really abandons our soldiers, and that cycle does trickle down into families. I am happy that he shared his story and put his son first. I also think it is wonderful that he is sober! That is strength. This is meaning.

As an Afghanistan Veteran myself, this touched my soul. Thank you for your story Hutch, hope all is well brother.

13 years later and I still wake up in violent panics.

Great interview. One of the best veteran interviews I’ve seen. Hutch is a good dude. Stay well dude. Army infantryman 2014-2017

22 veterans a day commit suicide. His story is an example of why. We as a society do almost nothing to help the people who have served in combat and have to deal with the emotional turmoil every second of every day. I have nothing but respect for this man and those like him. Please do more veteran interviews. Their stories need to be heard.

This young man is so articulate and I could really hear his heart. I have a son who is a Marine Corps combat Veteran who toured in Afghanistan. I’ve watched him be tormented by his own memories. He has recently gotten help, and is sober. I pray he continues to get help and is able to stay sober. Thank you to Hutch for sharing your story; It’s hard, but you tell it well. You are going to help people!

His understanding and expression of his thoughts is amazing! My heart goes out to him.

Watched quite a few of these interviews, haven't felt like such a human for a long time. Never have I commented.. received so much goodness and honesty.......you can't fault it!

The day my father and his friends voluntarily went to Iraq in 1991 to fight Saddam, it changed him forever. He returned home after more than a year as a stranger. He has nightmares until this day and can’t talk about anything that he experienced there. He fought for the freedom of the Kurdish ppl and lost his own. Wars take away more than you know even when ppl return home alive, they will never be the same again. Much love and strength on your healing journey Hutch ❤️

I am almost speechless. First I want to say.... I think you're an amazing, insightful, empathetic, beautiful human being. I wish I could just hug the memories away. I want to say thank you.... But for sharing your story. I won't thank you for the service...but I will say I love you for your sacrifice and willingness to share your experience with us....and I respect the choices you've made along your journey. Your desire to have a better future than the environment you came from is impressive. Your desire to express yourself and not repeat the same patterns of your upbringing is so respectable. I'm so very happy for you that your son came to you and gave you the courage and purpose to keep fighting.... But this time for your own freedom and security. Acknowledging the pain and shifting to be the best parent you can be for your son...is the most beautiful thing. It shows your heart and character. I'm a Marine MOM. The constant rollercoaster of emotions I feel with my first born volunteering to serve is unreal. I'm scared, impressed, sad, proud, hopeful, fearful, prideful, amazed. The range of feelings I have for the military, government, war, the people involved can be overwhelming as a mom. I'm the proudest Anti-war Marine MOM you'll meet. A constant internal battle of emotions. War is Racket. Sometimes it's necessary. And maintaining world peace is also important for the progress of the species. We are all part of that. The cycle... Is progress. If we step back and look at human progress.... We are part of that. Your journey is meaningful. You have offered yourself in service... both in and out of the army. I'm so proud of you and I don't even know you. I wish I could hug you. You deserve so much love and peace. Thank you for telling your story. Much love to you and yours good sir. You're a perfect example of a person that was born to break generational curses. A fire fighter. 🔥 "FAMILY DYSFUNCTION ROLLS DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, LIKE A FIRE IN THE WOODS, TAKING DOWN EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH UNTIL ONE PERSON IN ONE GENERATION HAS THE COURAGE TO TURN AND FACE THE FLAMES. THAT PERSON BRINGS PEACE TO THEIR ANCESTORS AND SPARES THE CHILDREN THAT FOLLOW." - T REAL

The level of truth and emotional intelligence here is so immense and so spot out.

My dad served desert storm, he was sadly abusive to me but I forgave him I don’t know what he went through, but this interview made me shed tears Such intelligence in this man

This guy is amazing. I'm going to rehab on Tuesday and this is encouraging for me.

Can't help but think about all of the defense contractors, politicians, lobbyists etc. that make vast amounts of money off of war. Always interesting, thanks!

Heard of you while watching Jack’s video on this channel. I’ve never heard someone speak so fondly and positively about someone else the way Jack did about “Hutch”. You obviously made an enormous impact on his life. Thank you Hutch for your time and sharing your story through these interviews. You are correct in saying we do all carry trauma of some kind from our experiences (death, divorce, bullying, war, abuse, etc). The list is endless and it’s traumatic to some and not others. However, most of society are not at all insightful into there own problems or experiences. Those of us that love this channel and its interviewees, who have suffered trauma, share in compassion and empathy towards them.

Here after jacks talk:) incredible people!!!

I think this channel teaches people not to judge others based on their looks because everyone has a story of how they got there.