A Combat Control Hero's Sacrifice

Mark A Forester was a Combat Controller that enlisted shortly after the events of 9/11. This footage was captured by Mark during his first Special Forces ODA deployment in 2010.
Learn more about Mark's heroic actions at MarkAForester.com, or pick up a copy of the book of his life, "My Brother In Arms", by Thad Forester.
Narrated and directed by Dan Schilling (danschillingbooks.com)
Edited by Zachary Spilinek ([e-mail])
Special thanks to Thad Forester
Music:
"Sad, But Motivated" by felixmanzimusic on Pond5.
"Acoustic Outdoors" by Zday on Pond5.

[@ThadForester]

My brother Mark was one of many who was angry and joined after 9/11. This is where is found his calling and he excelled. Thank you Dan for putting this video together with his helmet cam footage.

[@neverwinta7702]

Should of went to Washington, but my condolences ,and thank for service brother

[@stevealba4599]

Just watched this and RIP Mr Forester. Respect and best wishes from the UK.

[@Casper63]

Godspeed 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@vinceaikens195]

Your brother didn't give his life in vain. He was a true American hero and patriot. Sorry for the loss. I hope he knew Jesus

[@stephenc4755]

praying for your challenges and your successes i pray any pain or grief you may still feel that your brother is beside you holding some of that up for you and keeping you strong. insane amounts of respect to you for telling your brothers story and for your brother serving this country in which he loved. thank you

[@joerogish3942]

Mark was controlling airstrikes for my uncle's F/A-18 when he was killed. I remember my uncle having nothing but great things to say about SrA Forester: how he was a capable, confident, and professional warfighter who demonstrated immense courage until the end. Praying that God blesses Mark’s sacrifice for this great nation and his family.

[@ryansanchez5673]

Lol bs

[@joerogish3942]

@@ryansanchez5673 lol it’s not but ok

[@SergioHernandez-gv4ev]

@@ryansanchez5673 ya proly you think the 200 likes are worth him lying

[@ryansanchez5673]

@@SergioHernandez-gv4ev it legit happens all the time. There's always that one weirdo who was like that was me I was in that platoon, my uncle was in the same company, same unit, we deployed together. Shut up and stop lying. Show proof or don't say anything at all. I haven't deployed yet and I'm not calling my self a soldier its dumb and clearly for attention

[@SergioHernandez-gv4ev]

@@ryansanchez5673 facts worse is that they died and there like let me jump on an attention train over showing respect to the fallen

[@eternalwheel]

RIP Mark. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

amen, brother

[@spaceman-and-beyond]

This video and comment section is giving me the chills. I was only 5 when Mark died but I wish I could've met someone as honorable as him. Rest in peace

[@motherrussia934]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@redwandag2931]

has the honor ???? Invade Arab countries and kill and return to his country

[@thealienlife]

you're 16-17 too? dope

[@redwandag2931]

@@thealienlife I'm 30 years old

[@marcopenavlogs9600]

same I was exactly 5 years old 🥲🙏🏼

[@ScrappyCoCo0]

Interesting how they use the metric system for distances when talking through radio, but the imperial system when talking to their buddies beside them.

[@ScrappyCoCo0]

@@rabbidpig3480 Yeah I looked it up and they use metric for radio because that is the standard system used by NATO, international agencies etc etc.

[@adamantlyadam5201]

Yep. The measurement used on the radio tends to be NATO universal, so metric. It’s interesting though that they do use some imperial when talking to the aircraft. I took Joint Fires Observer training and we ALWAYS had to use feet to give elevation of the target.

[@fossil6845]

@@adamantlyadam5201 altitude is always in feet which i believe is standard for everyone, but distance is generally in meters.

[@steveg2277]

As an engineer, I despise British gravitational. SI is just so simple.

[@tracybird3825]

It's super simple and the whole world uses it, we don't learn a whole new system for one country, one country can learn the world's standard and correct measurement system

[@fudalefu1]

Its insane seeing and hearing him complain about the others ‘blind firing’, hearing him tell them to “look at what you shoot at”. I can’t imagine being that professional when actually getting shot at.

[@MrKrusten]

I didnt get that part. I can tell you that Mark didnt see a single enemy that day but he wants to look at them and then shoot? Doesnt make sense

[@fudalefu1]

@@MrKrusten he was berating them for blind firing their weapons over the wall, without aiming at anything they thought could be an enemy. They seemed like indigenous, non-american soldiers. Probably not professionals.

[@MrKrusten]

@@fudalefu1 Yes they were, but thats not the point. What im saying is that mark couldnt see the enemy himself (as is common in combat) but expects the others to look at the enemy, point at them and then shoot? There is no enemy to spot. Mark was shooting at nothing, just like the others

[@fudalefu1]

@@MrKrusten the point is professional soldiers are not trained to and don’t blind fire a weapon. You won’t ever hit anything or provide suppressive fire. And you can’t actively look for enemies. You can see the Americans actually looking at the battlefield for enemies, while the soldiers he is berating for blind firing, are completely behind cover, not even looking for the enemy. In essence they are useless, whether they fire their weapon or not.

[@carryeveryday910]

Basic rule of firearm safety. Know your target and what is beyond it. All fun until you kill a civilian and get court-martialed

[@dwainsellers6453]

As a father of a current CCT , I have heard of the respect and numerous memorials throughout the CCT community honoring the service of your brother's service. He without a doubt set the bar high . RESPECT for the first there.

[@Mike-fl9gi]

From our military family to yours. We wholeheartedly thank him for his service and sacrifice while also thanking you and your family for supporting his cause. May he eternally rest in peace.

[@uno9915]

As someone who doesn't have a life and plays shooting games all day, it's actually terrifying not being able to instantly locate direction of fire. Including the fact that this is real life of course, the people willing to do this are incredible.

[@orzecca336]

@@bromar6376 that’s….. not how that works but ok

[@fujio.4901]

@@bromar6376 a little off, well....way off. but ok

[@orzecca336]

@@bromar6376 what?? You must be on the spectrum if you think I made a second account for a random comment section 😂

[@fujio.4901]

@@bromar6376 it really isn't

[@xalion1396]

@@bromar6376 You are schizo dude. IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS IM IN YOUR WALLS

[@tedresener8866]

I am 74 now... served as a CC from 69-73... I am lucky to be alive and to Honor my brothers , like Mark... RIP son... You are not forgotten..

[@4MoReBrEaD]

thanks for your service. respect.

[@chupacabra4897]

Hey man Thanks 👍

[@borderlander2260]

My dad served from 72'- 75'. He too was a CC. much respect for you guys.

[@imnot_tls5351]

69

[@chrishenderson666]

Thank you sir for answering that call for us.

[@Jonas-kr3on]

He died the most honourable death there is: in the attempt of saving someones life. Rest in peace brother, and thank you for your service and sacrifice so that we all can sleep in a country of peace!

[@smellex1231]

How has he helped create peace tho? Afghanistan was a tragic waste of life... Pointless sacrifice no positive outcomes....

[@musclebuildingtips9404]

They both died pointless deaths which accounted for nothing. Now they leave families behind who must suffer for their pointless life taking actions.

[@motherrussia934]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@motherrussia934]

His sacrifice was not needed so you could sleep in a country of mass shootings “peace”😂🤣😅

[@musclebuildingtips9404]

@@motherrussia934 You assume I'm American and live in America, you're mistaken and now look like a fool to me. Not everyone is American small minded fool.

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

I am a Vietnam combat veteran. I grieve at the loss of these good men. You can see how brave and professional they are. But the main thing I see in this video is the same thing I saw in person in Vietnam: the general lack of effect of everything we did. We must rethink our strategy and tactics in this type of warfare.

[@wallclock4648]

I wonder who the US will invade next.. let’s bet how many American lives will be lost for no reason next!

[@catherinerossa4531]

You can tell he kept everyone going and encouraged. He was definitely the life when everything was going down hill. RIP soldier.

[@motherrussia934]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@niggasinanutshell6590]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@Biden_is_demented]

They called air support for "this"??

[@jerudo66]

@@Biden_is_demented Bro, it's common. They can't take the risk to climb the mountain to find enemies. The airstrike was a good idea since it would either kill the shooter, either scare them.

[@Biden_is_demented]

@@jerudo66 No, it isn´t common, except in the US army. You don´t call a multi-million dollar asset and spend thousands of dollars of ordinance and fuel to get rid of some lone farmer in flip flops taking pot shots, when you have an infantry platoon standing there! That was their job! What happens in a real war, when air support is unavailable? Pack it up and go home?

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

As a vet myself the best way to honor people like Mark and the other nearly 3 thousand who died is to never get in another one of these stupid wars to begin with. That means not listening to warmongering politicians on either side and letting other countries fight their own battles.

[@fib1]

real and true asf

[@AbnormallyDisfigured]

finally a man who sees the shit for what it is

[@UtahGuns]

First of all, thank you for your service. This is just my shitty opinion but I think we should have stayed in that fight, clearly the ANA junkies were not cut out for that war in any way and as soon as we left those pieces of shit joined the Taliban.

[@briank8697]

5000+, never forget us dirty ass contractors

[@zacharyryan3712]

You do realize how the military works? Right?

[@proclub77]

I write this September 30th 2022 12 years and 1 day since we lost mark, i myself had never known him nor knew his name until seeing this video! May his memory live on and my he rest peacefully! Rip mark you literally seemed like a true champ and clearly the life of the party!! Look forward to reading the book dedicated to him.

[@waynejfoster9860]

It's been 12yrs since Mark was K.I.A but I would still like to pay my respects to Mark, his family & his unit. May God surround Mark with his love & give his family strength & love when they think of him. Thank you Lord for giving strength to those who defend their country from those who wish to end the freedom of others & to end the lives of innocent souls. Wrap you loving arms around them, help them fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities & guide them back home to their families safe & well. Give strength to the families of those serving overseas & surround them with your undying love & grace. Help them through the tough times & fill their hearts & souls with the holy spirit. Heavenly Father, I prey in the name of your son Jesus Christ that you please watch over all my fellow brothers & sisters who serve & have served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces & those serving & have served in the U.S Armed Forces. I'm proud to call them my brother's & sisters just as you are proud to call them your children. Amen 🙏

[@mattfranks1980]

Unfortunately SGT Harrison was KIA in the same battle. RIP Mark and Calvin.

[@withcheeseproductions]

@@remember_Pat_Tillman yeah they died to avenge Americans that died

[@scoopem1]

@@remember_Pat_Tillman what a warped reality you live in

[@stevensmith3914]

Lord Bless their souls

[@Mcgrooze420]

@@remember_Pat_Tillman it wasnt a afghani thing,it was a muslim thing....hence why all them countries are majorly islamic nations

[@berryreading4809]

Referring to the GWOT as genocide is doing nothing but shaming the actual victims of true genocide... I hope you enjoy taking the meaning away from the 10's of millions of true genocides that have occurred in the last 100 years alone... You are the same type that will allow racism to flourish by calling everyone and everything racist, degrading the hard fought ground of the civil rights movement and the heroes born from it... Please gain some perspective before you devalue words that carry heavy meaning for the people that it truly applies to.

[@UNSC-Saratoga]

Mark seemed like a super friendly guy. A real class act. I’m very sorry he lost his life but it looks like he got to do what he loved with people he loved.

[@kaydenlewis9246]

@@aaabbb-py5xd stop the trolling, you aren't gonna get anyone

[@colinm1502]

True. I’m sure he loved living though. Good sentiment

[@ronaldmontreal]

@@aaabbb-py5xd you are gonna call a man who fought for your right to even comment on here a thug.. no need for this when the underlining intent is disrespect hope you have a bad day tomorrow

[@kaydenlewis9246]

@@halebopp4747 woah the bible? Some people don't believe in the bible

[@seankelley3437]

@@halebopp4747 I love how every college kid has this opinion but can’t back it up

[@Ash26Ken13]

Served 27 yrs in the Army. Retired in 2008. My heart still hurts for young men like Mark who willingly served and sacrificed 🇺🇸 RIP Mark

[@SStupendous]

Indeed. I'm only the second generation of my family that's not been through a war or served. Thought about serving, almost wish I could in Ukraine, though I know I probably shouldn't. Massive respect, I hope you're okay. Mark can rest in peace.

[@Ash26Ken13]

@@SStupendous Thankfully I only lost some of my hearing. I would do it all over again. Thank you for your support ❤

[@SStupendous]

@@Ash26Ken13 Life is horrific not being able to hear. Very selfless to say you ONLY lost some of your hearing! Good to know then - implied - that you weren't seriously physically wounded. If you saw anything there, hope you can get better. Change heals people. I'm glad you came home.

[@Ash26Ken13]

@@SStupendous ❤🤙

[@10ktothemoon]

Rest easy Mark from the 🇬🇧. We thank you for your service Sir. Our closest allies and brothers.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

I could feel his incredulousness and frustration in his voice. "No, NOOOO! Don't do this! Look at 'Em, and shoot Em!

[@jacobmccandles1767]

@@mimikurtz2162 where do you see that? There is a difference between "suppression", "overwhelming firepower" and blindly spraying bullets over a wall.

[@caelodevorago608]

@@mimikurtz2162 What the ANA were doing was wildly firing bullets, without seeing where their gun was pointed What you see "American" (IE: American, Italian, British, Canadian, German, French, etc) is pouring fire in a specific direction, while not specifically at the enemy, they at least can see where they are aiming

[@zacharyryan3712]

The term is fear. Man feared for the fact that he needed to rely on these punks who couldn't even tell him where fire was coming from. I'd be scared shitless too.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

@@zacharyryan3712 if he were cowering instead of leading/training them, your comment would make more sense.

[@bcreech17]

@@mimikurtz2162 You don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.

[@NomaD10111]

May we never forget the sacrifice made by him and many others.

[@adrisabe7314]

@@Pain_is_temperory. please shut up and come back playing PUBG

[@waclac]

@@Pain_is_temperory. separate politics and people who were deployed there. 9/11 happened and people have the right to be mad about it regardless how it happened. they have to live with those memories everyday. did they choose to join? yes. it’s not for us to judge them on their choices. but it is up to us to make America home for them and ourselves.

[@rewardinggrayraven8941]

@@adrisabe7314 I tried joining you guys like 3 times. Lemme host

[@g_g...]

@@OFFCODEV2 he tried saving his injured comrade but died in the process

[@waclac]

@@remember_Pat_Tillman why would I stop the greedy politics from sending them? I literally said don’t judge them for their decision or choosing to serve. it’s not our place for their deviation. but what we can do it make America home for them “AND OURSELVES”

[@leeelliott175]

That,I cannot begin to think about the love you have for brother and how immensely proud you are of him ,I've no words to say other than thank you Mark for your service to keep us safe from tirany and evil across the world, without people like your brother,we as civilians would live in fear, so thank you my friend, peace and love brother from England 🇬🇧 ❤ 💙 ♥ 🙏

[@joeh4295]

I remember Mark during his CCT training, I was a medic supporting the school. He was a solid dude then!

[@justsometurtlewithinternet70]

Dude is a complete boss, dude straight up said"I don't really care." When bullets were whizzing past him.Built a legend, died a legend.

[@justsometurtlewithinternet70]

@@andrulifts In my opinion, yes, but you may have another opinion on it, do you, but this is my veiw on this soldier.

[@VinnyXL420]

You misunderstood the situation, he replied: "I dont really care!" to the other soldier who, probably, just asked him where exactly to shoot at.

[@justsometurtlewithinternet70]

@@VinnyXL420 oh, yeah, your right my bad, still a legend though.

[@VinnyXL420]

​@@justsometurtlewithinternet70 Nice! You got my respect brother.

[@SeanBracks]

@@andrulifts He said "I don't really care" in relation to when someone said "what're we shooting at", because he was getting rounds shot at him. I'm failing to see how this takes anything away from him? Please do explain.

[@sage8648]

4:30, “cover your ears” Ana: runs towards the back blast

[@Zyro4Star]

They dont understand english what do you expect

[@sage8648]

UkDrillR6 you saying you’d do the same thing?

[@Zyro4Star]

@@sage8648 Yes if you dont understand another language and they are giving the commands then you would do the same thing

[@sage8648]

UkDrillR6 I believe we would have more common sense when a dude is shouting at you covering his ears

[@Zyro4Star]

@@sage8648 Are you spastic? I just said he doesnt understand english how dumb can people be these days

[@christinastroup438]

Thank you to all who have sacrificed themselves so others could live free and safely. Your bravery and strength is far more superior then my own. I may have been in the service but could never imagine being on the Frontline. You all are truly heros and keep us and kept us all safe. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting me back home when so many of you weren't able to. Prayers and love to the family and friends.

[@PraiseJesusOurKing]

05/15/2022 still remembering Mark a man with more bravery, integrity and love for his country that I will ever possess. Humans like this are rare and for some reason God calls them back home to soon. Rest in peace brother Mark and thank you for keeping the enemy away from my country and family sir.

[@zvir7493]

It must’ve been infuriating working with the ANA. Having to tell these “soldiers” to actually shoot their guns, while they’re zoinked outta their mind.

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

These ANA are not the same kind of men who routed Empires in Centuries and Millenia past...

[@ComradeCuddlez]

@@carrisasteveinnes1596 A large portion of these men just showed up for a paycheck, and that's if they showed up. Culturally speaking the ones who fought throughout history were motivated by jihad, which generally speaking sounds more like the guys these men were being paid to shoot at.

[@wasser5686]

@@carrisasteveinnes1596 The ones who defeated the empires where the Likes of the Taliban. simple tribesmen who dont have any good equipment or training, but are motivated by faith and have the perfect geography.

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

Cowardly scumbags. They deserve worse than the Taliban.

[@jaynikk758]

Afghan SF guys were much more legit though

[@texp87]

Combat controllers are Badass. Everyone talks about how great the "SEALS" are. But don't talk about these guys enough

[@micahleinbach5329]

what exactly does a combat controller do?

[@Wow_wow1]

They call in strikes

[@dolfan0019]

@@micahleinbach5329 I mean, it's right there in the name

[@theamazingmann]

@@dolfan0019 be quiet

[@TheWallsocket]

@@micahleinbach5329 they direct air support from a forward position, they deploy with ground forces to the front line and call in air strikes. They also set up and direct forward air bases before the base is secured and regular flight controllers are brought in. Combat controllers can deploy with anyone, SEALs, Special Forces, etc etc, so their requirements are very high so they can keep up with any of the top tier units they may deploy with. Combat controller school is one of the hardest pipelines with one of the highest washout rates in the military, as both the physical and intelligence requirements are very high. All combat controllers become certified air traffic controllers as part of the training.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Thad Forester, so sorry for your loss 🙏 Your brother was a brave man and a great soldier. 🪶🪶🪶 I did my duty, I paid the supreme price, I pray you'll remember, my sacrifice. My life was short, I did my best. God grant me peace, in my eternal rest. 🙏 💜 🌹 Blessings from Georgia, USA ✌️🕊️🌹 I'll definitely be purchasing your book. Thank You!

[@rapipocudo8690]

Literally hell, you can die any time This legend: "Woo, im thirsty" 3:47

[@Clump3r]

in 2010 i was out here crying about math class while this man was being a fucking hero Thank you Mark

[@dont_worry_about_it.]

In January 2010 I ETS'd from Army active duty after 4 years...

[@JustSherrppp]

In 2010 i was being born while this man did this

[@AndyKingCool]

@@JustSherrppp ur 11?

[@blackmalespotted]

@@AndyKingCool LOL

[@ostapbendervan7874]

still need math, it aint crying.precision accepted collideres on target

[@mistrgiggls2554]

When he said he’s about to be hit but then follows with I don’t care and keeps shooting back. That’s a damn soldier right there. A real Soldado.

[@miisf1t546]

@Stryker GSP Easy to say you’d act differently when you aren’t actually in the moment. I’m so sure you’d maintain a level head and find the target that ALREADY SEES you and is ALREADY FIRING before you returned fire. There is no respawn, my friend. You’d fire in the general direction of the incoming fire, too. If not to kill, to hit close enough that they take cover rather than continue to fire. This man lost his life, so please tell me how you’d of been better than a man that already gave his life for a worthless sack of shit like yourself.

[@chucknorris2938]

@Stryker GSP shut up keyboard warrior 🤡

[@crimescene25]

Yeah man so badass that hes fighting a bunch of sheep farmers that have zero idea of why they're even there just like the US soldiers that have zero idea why they were there..... Imagine being so dumb you cant realize 9/11 was false flag bullshit that justified boots on the ground in Afghanistan (the very same place a HUGE lithium vein happened to be) that are now in EVERY personal electronic device, and will be in EVERY car in the upcoming electric car wave? yeaaahhh whoooo america and stuff, freedoms and things whooo nachos hats and beer!

[@Basket83]

@@crimescene25 It sickens me to know that these men sacrifice their lives so worthless people like you can say this stuff and live how you do. If you were in other countries like China or Russia you would be executed for thinking differently. So be grateful for these men that you can live the way you do.

[@world_reborn1990]

@Stryker GSP okay, go ahead and put yourself in that situation then tell me that’s still the case.

[@stewartwhite4695]

Thank you for your service much love and respect from the people of South Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mustachesally4134]

Awarded with medals. And also longterm disability payments. My friend made the same sacrifice. Early 30s , has a family but has a painful and very difficult time walking around due to spinal back issues that he got when he was positioned in a house in afghanistan and an RPG hit their position and the house collapsed and fell two stories. To this day, he is still not sure what they fought for other than getting their GI bill and disability payments.

[@joew4202]

I am getting disability for the rest of my life also. However instead of sitting down the rest of my life, I went to school and learned something I love to do. I can’t even sit inside the house anymore.

[@smellex1231]

Bloody well said. It's good to admit the truth as hard as that reality is for men and women who thought they were doing the right thing and got nothing but pain and misery and will end up on the wrong side of history once again...

[@jamesborek8125]

@@smellex1231 that's generally what always happens to the folks actually spilling blood, has been throughout history.

[@smellex1231]

@@jamesborek8125 fight war not wars

[@jamesborek8125]

@@smellex1231 👍

[@eshelly4577]

I have seen video of Afghan solders curled up in a ball as the American SF soldiers were standing and fighting. Or leaning against a wall so stoned they didn’t even know they were in a firefight.

[@averagecarguy420]

@@francescocerioni8939 yeah, I recently saw some videos of the Afghan army literally doing opium right in front of the cameras. Then they just walked around right in between the US troops and the taliban while they were having a firefight and almost got shot a bunch of times.

[@francescocerioni8939]

@@averagecarguy420 i've seen most of the times afghans fighting when they were with americans and having most of the casualties too (because taking more risks)

[@TacoRandomProduction]

@@cp12298 so bad ass they lost their entire country in like a weekend after 20 years of training and advising from one of the worlds top militaries.

[@averagecarguy420]

@@Hadrian9707 I think u mean 500 ft if you shot an rpg at something 50ft away you’d get blown up too

[@reckyourself6948]

@@Hadrian9707 You mean 500 meters. 500ft with an RPG isn't shit.

[@missyounorm33]

I took a moment to watch a short video about a man whom I would never have heard of, let alone honor. I will know his name. I honor his sacrifice.

[@michaelcantu6071]

The sad part is that there were thousands of men just like Mark who lost their lives in the name of protecting their squad. Too many names to remember, yet they all deserve to be remembered

[@jacobturner861]

You honor his sacrifice are you on the spectrum just saying "i honor your sacrifice" doesnt mean anything to anyone go help at a volunteer program but get the fuck off the whole i say i honor you but do absolutely nothing .do you even know what the fuck honor means?

[@smellex1231]

Why? Did you support American foreign policy with regards to Afghanistan? Did you support the aims and outcomes from that war? If your going to remember his sacrifice then explain what it was.

[@jamesborek8125]

@@smellex1231 He may have been there because of the american politicians and their crap but he died for his men.

[@smellex1231]

@@jamesborek8125 nope he died for oil and greed dont he mistaken

[@ttvurdedbtw3746]

Thank you for your heroism and your courage. I do not do well in high stress situations and strive to be like you marc. I know you can’t see this but truly I hope I will see you one day and shake your hand

[@ttvurdedbtw3746]

@@r1mskyyy shelling civilians ☠️☠️ go take a toaster bath mate

[@servers5717]

Hearing the absolute joy of the boys cheering after air support hit a bullseye right on target was gonna make me choke up, pure joy that they weren’t gonna die that day, it’s amazing.

[@razor_5521]

This alone gives an entire perspective of what our service members had to go through and still go through. Imagine taking fire and having to tell someone to shoot back. Wtf man... One of the many challenges over there. My greatest respect for you ALL ❤

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Or You know, God forbid AIM at them when you're shooting!

[@zwykhg364]

@@jacobmccandles1767 Even shooting back from behind cover is a good start...atleast some rounds are going the right way atleast.

[@edwardmcallister3260]

@@jacobmccandles1767 have you even been in with us? Suppressive fire and spread is a thing and it buys time

[@jacobmccandles1767]

@@edwardmcallister3260 I am not a service member, but I certainly understand suppressive fire, dispersion, beaten zones, and direct, grazing, and plunging fire. I also understand that distance magnifies the cone of dispersion to the point that this man may not be suppressing anyone. I think perhaps these guys have a predilection for unaimed "blind" firing, and I think that's what is frustrating the American in this photo. I could be wrong, but that's what I got.

[@Seeker_903]

I love how this man can just casually grab a water bottle and take a drink in the middle of a firefight. Like his head was vulnerable from all angles. Edit: I deleted the last sentence because I was getting bombarded with comments about it.

[@justarandomguyonyoutube7978]

Thats what I call bravery and instinct. No man can do that without both.

[@ti-lo5hy]

Just another day in the office

[@mr.randomperson9900]

When a man gets thirsty he gotta get a drink.

[@JordanZ0710]

taliban cant hit the broad side of a barn house, they just throw shots down range so its probably safe enough

[@nojudgment395]

To be a soilder is to be completely free from harm. Weather you need to break you mind to survive or not

[@TheJacksparrowcp]

It brings tears to my eyes, I never engaged in combat during my service but could only imagine his sacrifice as a hero to his fellow soldiers. May he rest in peace and be honored by his duties. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@HeathFarms]

Your brother is a hero man. From a retired Navy Petty Officer you and your family have my respect and honor. Carry him in your memory forever!

[@ethandoan6271]

Just read up and apparently the soldier Mark was trying to save, Harrison, also didn’t make it. Bless them both.

[@wendellbeverly6060]

You're right. Calvin Harrison was my cousin and what were told is that he had been hit and was in bad shape so Mark was trying to save him. I personally, am eternally grateful to Mark Forester for his sacrifice, he gave everything in an attempt to help another. You can't ask for anymore than that. They're both heroes to me.

[@beachboi_lb1612]

Rip to both men! Mark is the definition of what an American soldier is!

[@wetnwarm3519]

@@bromar6376 your not man enough to walk in either of there shoes, keep your mouth shut and show some respect to those who risk everything for their country.

[@wetnwarm3519]

@@bromar6376 I’m ignorant but your over here talking shit about someone you know nothing about especially to his family members. Class act bud👌

[@wetnwarm3519]

@@bromar6376 your dumber than I thought if you think this pic is of me lmao considering yours is a pussy wearing a chicken costume, seems to fit your description.

[@denimjeanz916]

Air Force combat controllers are an enemies worst nightmare. An asset that can level the playing field. 11B 💪

[@icegamer7486]

@@Pain_is_temperory. honestly death to all civilians. in Vietnam we were just too nice. WE SHOULD HAVE FUCKING KILLED EVERYONE.

[@jamisgood21]

@@Pain_is_temperory. Dude...war is not pretty. Deal with it. The USA is 100% the most ethical war fighters to ever walk the earth. Sometimes to a fault.

[@bismarckthedog8674]

@@icegamer7486 gg

[@Vune_GG]

@@icegamer7486 school shooter energy 💀

[@S30Uploads]

@@yobeatthat85 there's an expression it's all is fair

[@jimboslice8885]

No matter how many times I watch this it always touches my heart. What fine man! I always want to tell someone who does not know. Everyone should watch and listen. This job is like no other. This comes with great responsibility. Amazing people. Bama boy right there!

[@612southside]

Combat Controllers are definitely on level all of their own; deserving of nothing less than the utmost respect.

[@Khornecussion]

Forester really sounds like an amazing person just from the helmet cam footage. Calm under pressure, not even swearing like a sailor or anything while getting shot at. " Freakin' shoot 'em! " - I've never seen a super friendly and wholesome guy keep that up while under fire. The guy just genuinely seemed to be a good person at the core of his being

[@marker7753]

@@BruderMussRasantLos 1. He was in the Air Force 2. You’re a delusional idiot, war is an ancient profession 3. You wouldn’t even be able to say retarded shit like that if brave men like him hadn’t fought and died to defend your freedom of speech 4. God bless the soul of this great man

[@BruderMussRasantLos]

@Koldunasisnorfos you can choose jobs that don't involve killing. And now shut the fk up Trump voter

[@stinkycat3137]

@@BruderMussRasantLos You act like he killed innocent people, hell if anything he was getting some of the dirt off this planet, I'm not even an adult and I know that. *Edit: grammar

[@RandomPerson-ob1hk]

@@BruderMussRasantLos because in the army you kill people dafuq you think they do sit down and talk

[@BruderMussRasantLos]

@@RandomPerson-ob1hk hä

[@__TheWiseMan__]

You can hear it in his voice he was truly loving what he was doing. RIP warrior

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

@@yoshiz3396 he died for more than you ever will.

[@__TheWiseMan__]

@@halebopp4747 It's always funny when people who have an IQ of a walnut think they're philosophers

[@ProfessorShnacktime]

@@halebopp4747 😴😴😴

[@bread4946]

@@yoshiz3396 virgin

[@jaydenshepard7928]

@@halebopp4747 No one asked weirdo

[@JG54206]

“HHHEEEEYYYY. Shoot ‘em! Shoot ‘em!” Priceless. Never heard of an AF CCT until I saw the footage of John Chapman’s MoH. It’s a good thing that there are people like this in the world. Those who will fight so others don’t have to.

[@motherrussia934]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@IINo1goodII]

Bruh you can't compare this to John Chapman's MoH. Yeah they're hero's but also just as much of a terrorist as their enemies.

[@thisismyrealname2860]

None of them had to, these wars were complete wastes of innocent lives and resources

[@thisismyrealname2860]

@sundae dumbass wars like that are what help inspire terrorism in the first place. The US has provoked almost every terrorist act again itself including 9/11, we need to just leave that whole region entirely for good

[@ericg1815]

@sundae hell yeah brotha! These fuckin Karen’s gotta understand

[@specialFiST13F]

Your brother was a hero. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@JGor_37F]

All Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen mourn the loss of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Though I did not serve with him, I still thank him for saving another brother in arms. Your war is over, may you forever be at peace!

[@davide1241]

Its europe that has to take in millions of refuges from the all the counties the U.S invades. Rapes and murderds of little girls are happening all the time. All because of america. You have ruined euope.

[@LR-ku8fn]

@@davide1241 And you have ruined proper grammar.

[@jacobturner861]

Hey do u know where to get blow

[@motherrussia934]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVga2BjKuDrMk It’s finally here,

[@HIValadeen]

War is never over, countries that makes alot of weapons will not allow the war to stop.

[@alexa.9446]

My heart weeps for all the brave Americans who sacrificed their lives in these wars.

[@dantecruz9463]

It wasn't just Americans who fought

[@fiddlesticks7245]

@@Omaromar-jo6ze ngl if yall sand men could just get along and didn't have a proclivity for abusing children I'd agree with you

[@nikiradio]

@@dantecruz9463 Canadian too

[@fiddlesticks7245]

@@sean-pl3us Emphasis in the rampant pedophilia that takes place in sand land in comparison to the US where its mostly our elites and Hollywood gremlins doing the kid hurting when in the middle east its a cultural thing, dummy

[@fiddlesticks7245]

By the way the Taliban is better than the democraric Afghani government

[@alexgonzales89]

As a Alabamian, my mark Rest In Peace, thank you for wear the hat as well as you did and thank for serving in are country as badass as you did, as a Alabamian you set an example of what we should be like.

[@ciancox7401]

Thank you from Ireland 🇮🇪 and your brother was the exact hero the world needs

[@basbizar2889]

Rest in peace Mark. Tanks for your service. I'm from Holland, but I know that we grand our freedom after you guys saved us in ww2.

[@gordonsylvester8457]

Holy shit

[@321ssteeeeeve]

I'm telling you the Dutch Marines in Aruba are pretty bad ass.

[@elbernardhollie9873]

@Otto Skorzeny to bad us did they're job

[@basbizar2889]

@@321ssteeeeeve Thanks. They are.

[@gigatech20]

@Otto Skorzeny trollmuch ?

[@jonathanwinters5162]

Thank you, Thad. Your brothers memory will live on, and his heroism never forgotten. Stay strong, brother.

[@nvtoxicity6966]

Thank you to everyone who served and fought for our freedom. I held the most respect for all of y'all and what y'all are willing to do.

[@Luckyluke1906]

Calvin Harrison was a friend of mine when I lived in Fayetteville NC. Wasn't expecting that when I randomly decided to watch this video. Definitely buying this book to learn about Mark Forester and his badassery ❤

[@johnnypoulsen2094]

I met Mark in the spring of 2001 when he was a missionary for his church. He and I became fast friends. He had an infectious love for God, Jesus Christ, his family, all people, and his native Alabama. I wish everyone could have had the honor of knowing him. If all men were like Mark, the powers of hell would be shaken forever. Till we meet again, Mark, but until then… Roll Tide!

[@lobsterwithhisshouldersbac8368]

I noticed he wasn’t cursing and i figured he must have been a missionary at some point.

[@fortnitelive7999]

I’ll let the roll tide go this time. T

[@derektorres4860]

That’s awesome, He’s in heaven with the Lord then 🙏

[@Replica_Films2000]

I hope i get the chance to prove myself someday.

[@otroflores91]

@@generals.patton546 both of your guys are the type of people who are dividing this nation apart.

[@skinfoot]

Makes me so sad to see the state of Afghanistan. All their hard work for what? Thank you to all the service men and women for putting your lives on the line and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

[@Yoonalayciangelo]

I'm not american, but would it be better to leave that country ? I mean, your people don't need to die out there.

[@chrisi7127]

@@Yoonalayciangelo They stayed so afghanistan wouldn't be taken over by terrorists. Then Biden came with his shitass plan and killed thousands of servicemen by pulling out within a week.

[@Yoonalayciangelo]

@@chrisi7127 Come on man, let's be realistic here, afghanistan is not the only country with terrorists and would it be better if US just tighten the security in the country itself. Just my opinion though 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisi7127]

@@Yoonalayciangelo I massively agree. I enjoyed them pulling out (trump already made negotiations and tried to make it as smooth as possible) but Biden fucked trump's plans which ended useless military and civilian lives.

[@328450J]

@@Yoonalayciangelo I don't agree w this.

[@gingerthetrailpup7223]

I may be one tiny, quiet, unassuming American … But I have always felt strongly toward those who served our country and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. During this disturbing times we are living through right now, I find myself watching endless videos of our American heros. I hope those of you that served (and their families) know that there are still many of us quiet ones that have the utmost respect for you. 🇺🇸

[@dpolanco96]

Rip mark thank you man for your service and sacrifice 🙏🏽

[@P.Jlive2024]

I was getting frustrated watching this..... Imagine being shot at and manage people that haven't been highly trained. Or even moderately trained. Shoooooot. God Bless you Sir 🙏

[@fuhrfhrei3441]

@@357-swagnumultramagax9 says you sitting in the comfort of your home

[@P.Jlive2024]

@@sean-pl3us God Bless Our Veterans ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@blargety]

Whoever edited this is a beast.

[@LITTLE1994]

I have to elderly members who served in the military and they're high-ranked and one has a Purple Heart. Myself may play classic shooting games and watch action movies a lot, but real life gun battles are always terrifying to watch, because you'll never know where the enemy is and where your line of fire is going at, plus you could get shot at any moment. I respect this man for his sacrifice of work and any military person who made it through wars.

[@Glizzocc94]

The fact that he so calm. 🫣🙏🏽🇺🇸 rest up

[@valensinclair6750]

This video demonstrate why Afghanistan fell so quickly. They literally don't care about their country and won't fight for it. So why should we. And unfortunately good people like Mark died trying to get these people to make their country better. So glad we're finally out of that useless shithole. I don't really care what happens to it.

[@Spiffy35]

exactly, just happen this country is only filled with warriors, they will only commit Jihad toward their enemies, so we shouldnt create any for them right? just like every other country should do is not find enemies... i recommend watching the documentary Afghanistan: The Great Game, both part 1 and 2 are on youtube. Afghanistan has an incredible history of very brave people. I recommend anyone to watch it actually. peace and love brothers and sisters

[@RiddlerQM]

Yes

[@ChristThroughTheLens]

Lmao yea just great bud now China backs the taliban moved in to start mining for lithium has access to our military gear. We shouldn't have pulled out the way we did. It was strategic for us to have presence in afghan. Not to mention it's resource rich and we should've used that to prop the afghan economy into the realm of a nation like ours.

[@Unregistered.Hypercam.2.]

@@ChristThroughTheLens assuming China can't simply buy an m4 on the internet

[@OnTheRiver14]

@@zachyoung3201 bro afghanistan has always exported opium its how their farmers make a living and there wasnt oil there

[@vegan-cannibal714]

Yeah who could have guessed the Talies would roll over the ANA? IDK anyone that had ever served beside them.

[@howiefeltersnatch4501]

The Ana was a fucking joke, we had ANA and afghan police attached to us on patrols and when the rounds started flying they hid behind our trucks and started mag dumping in all directions.

[@zeppkfw]

@@howiefeltersnatch4501 Crazy how the Taliban is 50 times better than these guys. I can't wrap my head around it

[@myleslong5584]

@@howiefeltersnatch4501 Just wanna say welcome home.

[@3x0ticContent]

@@zeppkfw the taliban are way more disciplined and way more motivated to fight compared to your average ANA who is just in it for the paycheck.

[@OuterHeaven210]

I remember seeing (probably 5 years ago) a documentary where they are showing the ANA and it's commanders. The commanders were mostly (except 1) pedophiles. And the ANA soldiers themselves were just plain stupid. Hanging out, off their gourds on heroin and weed. I looked it up it's called "This is what winning looks like" a fucking vice documentary.

[@COYOTE_N8]

I've wanted to be a marine sense I was little. My life took a different route and made some bad choices so by the time I tried to join it was a no go due to my record. If we end up going to war God forbid I pray they'll let me join knowing they need the men. Anyhow thank you guys for your heroic efforts for our country

[@bionic1matt]

@George Thomas I'd assume in a "all hands on deck" situation you could serve still. Though I pray to god we aren't in something like that ever

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

@George Thomas staying on a boat for prolonged periods of time would scare me. Living quarters are tiny. And, fingers crossed it doesn’t happen, but if the boat sinks. Drowning 😔. But yes. Being able to travel the world like that.

[@booqrdoit9138]

@@bionic1matt it's a dire situation but it's so crazy that most of our ancestors either answered or were forced to take on that call. WW1, WW2, Vietnam. We're in a lucky time in history, but the cynic in me says it could happen any day now

[@jasonandrews3423]

Look into the French Foreign Legion

[@COYOTE_N8]

@@jasonandrews3423 yea I've done some research on it and watched a documentary about it also.

[@operatorsenko8291]

God bless and be with all our veterans, living or otherwise. I can only hope you receive the respect you deserve

[@animebihchizzz6846]

It’s crazy how they are calm walking around I would been on the floor barely peeking no amount of training would prepare me being a soldier and excepting the fact u can get shot by a stray bullet at any point is really admirable 💯

[@cpbentoski]

My deepest condolences man, he gave the ultimate sacrifice.

[@dontgetpressured]

complete and utter respect! thank you for your service and may Calvin and Mark rest easy.

[@aimeeprincessofpower]

Thank you for your service, and lots of love and respect for your family ❤️

[@shturman3973]

These kind of people should be an idol for many great men out there. Every soldier should be a definition of bravery and discipline. Everyone shoud give a lot of respect to these guys and they should be remembered as our heroes taking their lives to the danger zones and risking their lives for other people freedom.

[@nakachinjah7240]

I think i love and respect them and their sacrifices more than most Americans these days, if i ever live or migrate to America , i want to join them military, but reaching America is just impossible, i don;t understand why so many people even Americans hate their own country and love to talk bad thing about America, i still love America, i still think it is the greatest country in the world. since i was a kid my dream is joining us Army and serve the greatest nation till my days are over, Love America from a third world country.

[@malikwatson857]

@@nakachinjah7240 troll

[@nevenkahrskanovic4508]

Yes people like that should serve as an example of what a wasted life looks like

[@nevenkahrskanovic4508]

@@nakachinjah7240 maybe because America is nothing short of being a bunch of terrorists that like to present themselves as heroes and saviours. Only ones that consider them heroes are themself

[@arturow2686]

Yeah we see how free all those countrys are that you invaded? Heros? F no you all a bunch of brainless killers. Mark too.

[@paulgale9666]

It's always sad losing a brother in arms. I was stateside in 2010, trying to get on another deployment

[@chronicmidnightrebels2623]

Thank you for your service Mark. May you and your comrade, brother, friend rest in piece. My hope goes out to all military force members to get your goal done and come home safely.

[@Sgthersh213]

"WOO IM THIRSTY" *pops a can of redbull and proceeds to hop on an lmg and rain hellfire like a boss*

[@mannyalons8427]

Thank you for your sacrifice, Mark Forester.

[@mannyalons8427]

@@remember_Pat_Tillman His willingness to fight no matter what, is what makes countries like the U.S. have a beautiful, safe and peaceful enviroment for it's citizens and their families, so they don't have to shed their blood like he willingly did. We all benefit from his willingness to die for us, including you and me. Thanks to people like him, you and i don't have to go to war with some other country. Fighting isn't cool but somebody has to do it. I'll be enlisting in the Marines next year and i'm proud of it.

[@angelamilton5134]

RIP Hero !!!!!!!! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten

[@digestiveissue7710]

It's been a year now, what's the guy's name?

[@NeverComply]

I thank Mark and Calvin for their great sacrifices, as well as every other American hero who gave their lives not only for us as Americans, but for citizens of a better world.

[@andrewgathua9191]

What better world when you kill civilians?

[@arturow2686]

Are you really that stupid

[@daniels2368]

You can tell this man kept the moral High and proved he would do ANYTHING for his mates... rest easy brother, I appreciate you.

[@crimescene25]

Yeah so brave fighting for corporations, and banks. Wow he got buried with a little flag on his chest whoop de shit.

[@daniels2368]

@@crimescene25 he obviously believed in what he was doing. So why be so shitty about it?

[@holy_vortex5226]

@@crimescene25 I wanna see you go run in a area with a gun while taking firing don’t even disrespect people that would do stuff that you would never do

[@holy_vortex5226]

@@crimescene25 people like this allow us to sit at home and be lazy not my fault people wanna invade the strongest country at any given moment they could so let’s say everyone was like you and there’s no military by the next day are country would be half destroyed don’t ever disrespect people that are brave unlike you who works a 9-5 with little to no risk compare to these guys

[@holy_vortex5226]

@@crimescene25 they have family’s at home you think they want to be in the middle of gunfire when there kids and wife’s are at home

[@morganmorris4389]

Thanks Dan, and thank you for continuing to help our community

[@cypherpunk12]

Wow that really gives you a great understanding of the sacrifices these people make.

[@hardasnails11b15]

Rest in peace, Trooper. You are not forgotten.

[@josesuarez7484]

And I'm trying out to become a Combat Controller myself. I have some big shoes to fill.

[@justynesansoucy7674]

Good luck brother! Stay focused and give it all you have. You will succeed man.

[@artz50]

You just do you brotha and you’ll be a okay

[@giftedshfter4433]

Bigger than these days beforehand. Good luck to you brother

[@joshuawatts1924]

@Otto Skorzeny how did you find yourself on a cct video. You knew there would be people that see him as a hero and are just here to argue go do something with your life other than being a KZbin warrior

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

Good luck brother. Stay safe

[@dick-parker]

Rest In Peace mark and all of those who died serving their countrymen🇺🇸

[@P.Jlive2024]

Amen

[@OG-uq9yb]

@@flacoanemico5199 they still fought bravely and thought they were doing something good

[@gypson321]

@@sean-pl3us yes your welcome

[@gypson321]

@@sean-pl3us youre dumb*ss comment doesn’t sound any smarter the more you repost

[@weasle2904]

@@halebopp4747 Dude literally no one cares about your opinion here. Just stop flooding this comment section. People are mournful over an honest and good natured human being's death and you're just spewing this nonsense non-stop. Have some self decency jesus christ

[@henrry889]

I don't hardly do this but i cried when i heard the end about what he did and died trying. Tears came down my face.

[@militaryperson1447]

My brother died the same way he did, this war tore many families apart including mine, I pray soldiers in combat are ok, or at least that’s what my brother said to me before he went on his deployment.

[@jarenwhitaker5590]

To all the service members in the military, alive or passed, I thank you for your service and cannot verbally describe how much I care for all of you. You all do amazing things that I would never even have the courage to do myself. Once again, thank you all for you service.

[@crimescene25]

Youre extremely naive if you think they are fighting for anything outside of corporations, and banks.....

[@hernandezcordovajanice6140]

He joined on 2001. My Son did born 2001. Today at only 20 he is an E-4 USMC. Anti Tanks Missile Man. When I saw the video, I noted how much a warrior he was. Now I see how could be my Son. Thank you for sharing this.

[@bamaboysmith2723]

Having known Mark and Thad all my life, I can tell you that Mark was as good a young man as they get. We practiced shooting bows together and worked together while he was in high school. I have nothing but great things to say about this entire family… thank you Brother for giving your life so that we all may live in a free nation. RIP

[@joeljbean]

Imagine a world without war and greed. Well done and thank you for your service.

[@diojibarker9892]

Unfortunately, human beings have been warring ever since they realized rocks are deadly weapons…it’s a genetically primal urge.

[@Ace-3.]

Rest In Peace, my condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. God bless everyone and have a good day. Thank you brave souls who fight and fought for your country.

[@istandwithrussia8254]

You mean fought for the oil and poppy fields nobody has fought for American freedom sense the 1860s

[@alzaeem79]

@@istandwithrussia8254 Exactly, I don't get these peoples' mentality. Congrats on going to a country blowing up an "enemy village" (I'm sure the kids loved seeing an airplane for the first time) and dying murdering people for no reason. Truly a hero! What a disgusting story.

[@Ace-3.]

@@alzaeem79 you act like that’s all they did there plus I wasn’t just talking about people in the military who served in the Middle East so calm down acting like I’m commemorating the death of innocent civilians and stop assuming that everyone there was just murdering innocents, bad things happen that’s how war is it’s never all good and just black and white. Do I agree with some of the stuff they did? No, but not everyone in the military was killing innocent people. Plus part of the reason they were there was because of terrorist who killed tons of innocents in the U.S. so it’s not always about fighting for freedom. Jesus still loves you and have a good day.

[@alzaeem79]

​@@Ace-3. Hey, first of all, this isn't a go at you. I don't really have anything against you, just against what you said. The US attacked Afghanistan for no reason at all. Please tell me which terrorist groups were in Afghanistan AND where are they now. To see, how helpful was murdering all these innocent people (on purpose or not, more on that later on) was. Also, you're talking about terrorists in the U.S but nobody mentions the terrorists that the US are, I mean, c'mon we all now the Iraq invasion that killed a million (read that, a million, that is 999 999+1 dead people) for no reason. Also, a lot of times the military commits crimes for no reason, France bombing a marriage, the U.S using illegal torture means (google abu ghraib)..... "Jesus still loves you" I respect Christians (more than atheists, until one proves to be better as a human being than the other that is), so thanks for what I know are kind words. I hope that you too have a great day

[@Lamonak]

I understand all of the war crimes that America has committed, but I feel like we should be angry at the old me not the young soldiers taking orders

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

I came into CCT pipeline just after his death, saw his ATC shirt in the team room, we learned about him from our cadre. ONE FOR TEAMWORK!! ONE FOR FALLEN COMRADES!!

[@mmmmk2358]

Did you become a CCT?

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

@@mmmmk2358 nope got broken during CCS

[@vicstanfieldshire7754]

@@mmmmk2358 best experience of my life though not a day of regret

[@andrewlaco1776]

I can't imagine having to put up with the Afghan Army. And he fought for them and saved their lives. That's heroic. RIP.

[@SStupendous]

Wait until someone says "Oh that's rAcIst"

[@thefizz9521]

It's almost a garentee that the afghan incompetence is what got him killed

[@ogladaczr.t.3168]

these guys seems really calm considering the situation

[@TrustNotta]

Your brother is a warrior. If only this country was full of more men like him. Respect May he Rest Easy. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸