A Decade Later, A Legend Lives On

On April 18, 2004, Cpl. Jason L. Dunham gave his life shielding his fellow Marines from a grenade. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless actions. Ten years later, his legendary actions live on.
Produced: Lance Cpl. Eric Keenan
Imagery courtesy of Marine Corps and Navy archives

[@joeknowsnothing3221]

Long live Cpl. Dunham's legacy, on this Memorial Day I salute him. Never forget!

[@dougmeinjohans6595]

" People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell. Semper Fidelis Marine.

[@emasbury]

Thank You Mr. and Mrs. Dunham for your Son and your sacrifice. Jason's memory will live forever in the history of The United States Marines Corps. Semper Fi.

[@berndjakob49]

I salute him - a American Hero. A Friend from Germany

[@Eddyisrich403]

10 years later and you are still not forgotten. SEMPER FIDELIS!

[@frankcicero4444]

Thank you for serving our country and never forgotten

[@cpl.linkis9623]

As of 8/24/19, no one has owned up to giving this video a thumbs down. Guess we have at least 7 gutless wonders who saw this video. I believe this is the second time I've watched this video...this shed tears. Semper Fi Marine...

[@anthonycunningham5872]

A very fitting tribute to a Marine hero. I might be an Australian but I salute you sir and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@mbsc6849]

Heart warming! I hope he earns a righteous place beyond the gates of heaven! Semper Fidelis, God Bless Jason Dunham and every other service member for defending us, our country, our god and our beliefs!

[@roykiefer7713]

Amen

[@mindless286]

Amen.

[@ghostofcato3052]

We miss you Brother! You are not forgotten Cpl Dunum! Semper Fidelis Bruce. USMC

[@judithcampbell3354]

God bless Jason, his family and friends. RIP Marine

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

I am a combat Marine, was ready to protect my fellow Leathernecks, and I am sure they were willing to do the same, but now I live among selfish civilians, no loyalty, backstabbers, money hungry and with a sense of entitlement and it is incredible that Jason and many have giving their lives for cretins like the ones I just mentioned living in the USA...

[@ironwarmonger]

I never served, but I have always tried to life up to the idea of what this nation was suppose to be about, but after 49 years, of seeing the civilians you speak about above, and the loses they have inflicted upon my life, I have realized I claim to be a citizen of a nation that died a long time ago. I have reach to point that I am just marking days until I die, and I am actually looking forward to that day.

[@tigersteele9552]

77musica ABSOLUTELY!!! WE NEED TO BRING BACK THE DRAFT.....TO TURN THESE...PUSSIES.....INTO MEN AND WOMEN!!!

[@grantreeder7394]

Semper Fidelis. God bless his parents, the crew, and his legacy.

[@debracooper9189]

I am 10 years old and I want to say thank you for your service go. U. S. Marines 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jjlee4009]

Debra cooper I agree.

[@tilawildson]

Made me tear up a lil bit. So glad I enlisted. Semper Fi.

[@patrick1580]

This gave me chills wow. RIP

[@1949RL]

Semper Fi and God Bless.

[@katherinegates1559]

💙🇺🇸✌️ Thank you...Ever so much. Once a Marine...Always a Marine. Semper Fi 🇺🇸 God Bess Our America always.....

[@Yuki_Francisco]

Who the hell thumbed this video down!?!?!

[@MrMeanderthal]

Yuki Whedbee Obama voter

[@pattipelayo2893]

Slimey,putrid, jodie mothers..... that's who

[@rickborrettjr6810]

A bunch of bitches

[@guygreen130green8]

Someone with a jealous mind and a cowards heart. That's who did the thumbs down.

[@finley_seth]

God bless Jason Dunham forever:)

[@15NICKMO15]

Extremely motivating! I appreciate the post, Rah!

[@MVBZMB]

That was tear jerking! Thanks to all who serve and have served 🇺🇸

[@jarryths7455]

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@larrysmith2485]

He's gaurding the streets of Heaven with my Grandfather and Father.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I agree, also he's talking to my Mom and Dad in Heaven. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt.

[@brianthao102]

Semper Fidelis, to all at home and abroad!

[@Renegadesurvival]

THANK YOU.

[@Banzaiactual]

Semper Fi, brother!

[@marinevet5664]

Godspeed to those that have served, those that are currently serving and to those about to serve.

[@justinclark6331]

There's a reason that he was there few, the proud, he was a Marine. He went out there when no one else would, he did something nobody else had the guts to do, when it came down to that final moment, he decided he'd pay the ultimate sacrafice when everyone else wouldn't.

[@blisstickmystic]

Live on.

[@MasterChief0000117]

Semper Fidelis and RIP

[@koraanderson7765]

Corporal Dunham will never be forgotten in our family you see my son served with him and they were great friends and my son was blessed with the blessing I've name meaning his son after Corporal Dunham my grandson's name is Dunham and everyday Corporal Dunham is thought of and my grandson knows who Corporal Dunham is you see Corporal Dunham's picture Hangs in my grandson's bedroom and different pictures that my son has of Corporal Dunham are held very close and dear to his heart my heart breaks for the Dunham's Loss but Jason meant so much to my son I can't even think of the words I just now that it killed my son to lose Corporal Dunham that day a part of my son died that day also when my son became a recruiter he bought every one of his recruits the book a gift of Valor for all of them to read and to know about Corporal Dunham I know the street in heaven is protected by Jason and I know his family misses him so just like his fellow brothers of 3/7 rest in peace and know that you are loved and missed dearly and you are never forgotten and in our family you will live forever God bless the Marines that served with him and two are currently serving God bless the Dunham family much love

[@CORNPOP-yv7bk]

You do have thousands more Mom!! Semper Fi!!!!

[@eternalkhajiit6388]

THERE ARE NO TEARS IN MY EYES I SWEAR

[@johnmarist26]

And these are the values that the Corp holds sacred

[@mr.hollywood552]

It's hard to believe I stood in the same yellow footprints as another Marine who was so selfless, so honorable, who upheld the values of what it truly is to be a United States Marine is an honor, that I'll carry with me forever. Semper fi Jason.

[@Lucio_Marcio]

Semper Fidelis

[@saraerstad928]

We honestly love every man and woman and girl and boy forever and always and more

[@andrehunter8137]

RIP Brother. SEMPER FI

[@joseph3002]

I remember reading about this while I was in Fallujah. S/F

[@J4History]

Rest in peace brother

[@timevampire83]

RIP Devil Dog...

[@johnsimpson7404]

Semper FI and may the LORD be with you all.

[@cutedude175]

Who ever disliked this video can go to hell! Semper Fi brother... Never forgotten

[@podsmpsg1]

RIP Jason.

[@Rambo17401]

Semper fi

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Respect

[@benpreston8044]

It’s crazy to think about that that guy was from my County

[@tedgamma8650]

Ooorah

[@willsclarke2241]

Semper Fi

[@mikeking7381]

Semper Fi 👍🇺🇸

[@184876ela]

SEMPER FI MARINE

[@paticiacampos7573]

Soldados jamais morrem vivem para sempre

[@ghostbear200123]

GET SOME‼️🍻

[@jjlee4009]

Yes! Oorah!!!

[@GeraldE]

Make it so stay on the High ground never give in let it be known, eyes open "~"

[@Dementedsloth]

That is a mighty good question yuki

[@ghostromana1182]

May the gods meet him in Valhalla

[@imthetruth5329]

how did jason get this big reward??I see others marines lost their life but don't get rewarded like jason..anyways rest in piece young heroe

[@jangamaster8677]

"In an ultimate and selfless act of bravery in which he was mortally wounded, he saved the lives of at least two fellow Marines. By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Jason Dunham gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. "

[@chuckr9938]

He was fighting hand to hand with an insurgent, the insurgent pulled the pin on the grenade and dropped it on the ground. There were two other Marines within the kill radius. Jason had two choices either continue fighting the insurgent and let them all die or jump on the grenade and protect the other two Marines. In the split second he had to make this decision he jumped on the grenade and smothered the blast to save the other two Marines. The insurgent lived as well, after being knocked down by the blast he got up and ran away when the other two Marines gunned him down and killed him. Jason fought for ten days after the incident before he finally succumbed to his wounds.

[@imthetruth5329]

Now I understand thx

[@jjlee4009]

Chuck r It was actually 8 days that he fought before he passed.

[@stalin3583]

What did he do? I mean no disrespect just curious on what he did to earn the highest award presented by the military. Due to many people who earn it never get to wear it.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Read J.J. full comments above.

[@СветланаАртамонова-у4л]

🖐️

[@mjosephinefonzo4536]

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE MARINE DAD AND MARINE MOM. SEMPER FI. SEMPER FI MARINE CORP. CAPTAIN M JOSEPHINE FONZO USAF ret.

[@WaterandSpirit]

Semper Fidelis

[@Lucio_Marcio]

Semper Fidelis