A Marine woke up after an 8-year-long coma. Now he's locked inside his own body

After suffering a brain aneurysm, Jacob Creasman spent 8 years in a coma before he woke up. He regained his awareness but is now fighting for a way to speak.
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[@AlmostMiddleAgedASMR]

This woman is a freaking angel

[@shelia-paulettegarnerrober4355]

She sure is an angel 😇

[@Rdizzle512]

Nurse*

[@varroz6926]

This woman being an open vessel for GOD to use her - If she's aware of that or not - Show's how AMAZING GOD IS!!! May the continue to bless her and him along with all health care workers on the front line daily! 🗝️📖🎁❤️🙏🏽⚔️🛡️🔥🕊️🕊️🕊️🔥

[@catherinethomas7656]

Was thinking the same thing

[@coolgamers2794]

The nurse lady is such a sweetheart. However Jacob's medical bill is going to cost him his life all over again. You're looking at over 1 million dollar medical expenses already. God bless Jacob! So sad that he had no families left other than his extremely ill parents.

[@zachf748]

*_As an update :_* Jacob has received his control bionics eye gaze computer! The computer allows him to use a keyboard to speak. It also allows him access to Facebook, KZbin, texting and more. Jacob is working daily to master his new device. It will take time for him to use it quickly. But he is making progress.

[@milomoore9450]

Thank you Zach F. Ms. M. Moore (USA)🇺🇲

[@newfoundland042961]

Zack does Jacop intend to start a KZbin or other Social Media so others can follow him on his Journey? I'm overjoyed that he able to communicate. I lost my best friend to a Bastular Anyurism three years ago August. He was only 30.

[@glynnisthomas9165]

Prayers answered! Praise God! Thank you for sharing that.

[@carmenlucia2556]

@@newfoundland042961 I too lost someone from that exact aneurysm..my best friend, fiance, business partner, cheerleader and confidant.. 7 months ago

[@juangonzophx]

Do u have his social media I would love to subscribe or follow him? I would appreciate it if you would give it to us. Thank you for the update

[@michaelb7718]

He’s not a former Marine. He’s still a Marine. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi brother

[@amberfitz-randolph392]

Anyone know how this Marine is doing now?

[@michaelb7718]

@@amberfitz-randolph392 I read some of the comments that mention he passed away

[@TwistedSecrets777]

@@amberfitz-randolph392 sadly their right he did pass away ...As someone that had a Near Death Experience as a child I hope this man found peace in death and freedom on the other side for all he did for his country Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Jacob was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 2007. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football. Jacob’s life was a miracle by the grace of God he was shown.

[@niyawilliams2.021]

Former

[@SuperKede]

Omg shut up we get it

[@tyson145]

This is my biggest fear in life. I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid of being in this situation and not being able to tell people to end my life.

[@horsepanther]

Then you should definitely make sure to have an Advance Directive in place, legally documenting your wishes.

[@Mrs.Currie]

Have something written and signed then, ad advanced directive. Make your wishes known.

[@Jonnytx542]

😢

[@gb342002]

Even if you told the hospital you wanted to die they wouldn't let you. Its a scary situation.

[@rosalynw.otieno1994]

You need to see a lawyer to get an Advance Directive prepared (also referred to as a Living Will, or a Medical Proxy). Once you have the documents prepared, you give them to your primary care physician and they will scan them into your medical records. That way they can see it if you become incapacitated. You also give a copy to your spouse, siblings and close friends. It reduces the chances of anyone in your life refusing to obey it. It will also allow the hospital to get an Order from a Judge if it is challenged by your family. This subject is very unpleasant, but you have to speak up while you can.

[@OldGamerKatt]

My brother suffered from a brain stem stroke in 2014 and he was locked in and unable to breath on his own and was only able to communicate with his eyes. He told us that he did not want to live like this and was taken off life support. He died 5 minutes later. I want to thank these caregivers for letting him know they are there for him. RIP Allen.

[@ottohome]

💔

[@sowhatwearedoomed]

I can’t even imagine how terrible being locked in like that would be . I would have probably felt the same if it was me .

[@Jnet57uk]

Your family was brave enough to listen to his wishes and put Allen first Over your own needs

[@eileenjones3918]

RIP Allen.....Peace to your family Eric and a Big Virtual Hug to you all....God Bless You.

[@emsparamedic5183]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am also relieved that your brother was able to communicate with your family how he felt and to be "heard". Even with all that I've seen in my EMS career l just can't imagine a patient not having ANY kind of voice in their health care.

[@karlaplascencia7998]

Cannot even begin to imagine the torture he must feel. And this wonderful nurse. She deserves recognition.

[@SMcCaskill]

He is now free of his earthly body. He passed 7-15-22.

[@st.toussaint4632]

She was doing her job, do you want her to get a cookie

[@Docder_]

@@st.toussaint4632 yes i do.

[@Trepanation21]

​@@st.toussaint4632 Oh look, it's mister gwumpy pants! No sweet feewings or any cewebwations allowed when he's awound! Cant tell anybody nice things when mister gwumpy shows up in the comments! 😢

[@nostalgically_nope9983]

@@st.toussaint4632 Look! A sociopath!

[@debbie3218]

Once a Marine, always a Marine. This lady is an angel! Shame on the VA for not giving him what he needed.

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

This was a year ago...the updates are that he received it shortly after this post.

[@chronic2001n]

@@kathysultzbaugh3858 Thank you for the update

[@mikaelstradwick]

Amen

[@hoppermantis7615]

Army here. Still my brother. Essayons!

[@priceandpride]

Are you serious? VA provides the best care of any hospital to our veterans

[@sassygirl7817]

This is so sad… he has no one to advocate for him. Yet he has a smile for his medical team everyday. This woman has such a beautiful heart… so compassionate and kind.

[@nigel900]

There is a God, and he is there.

[@SmossyYT]

Lots of people have no one.

[@automated8493]

Believe in people, not in a god. This man needs people.

[@nigel900]

@@automated8493 Believe in Biden…

[@automated8493]

@@nigel900 why? I’m not American.

[@cory8837]

You're finally free Jacob. Rest in Paradise. He passed away 15JUL2022 in Cleveland, TN. Thank you Tricia Limpus and all the other caretakers for making his last couple years comfortable.

[@majestic-skies]

So sad =( At least he was able to reflect on his life before he passed.. He awoke from his dream to show us all how strong and resilient he really was..

[@MARICELAHUERTA-PAZ]

May Jacob rest in peace.

[@emieh.4494]

RIP. May I know the cause of death?

[@erickquinones1095]

Did he ever receive the system to help him communicate?

[@hagmarx2639]

@@erickquinones1095A prior update said he did. Not sure if it’s true.

[@molester5917]

Whenever I’m having a bad day I see stories like this & realize my problems are no where near as important as some people’s

[@srbell67]

Agreed. I suffer from major depressive disorder and anxiety and my problems pale in comparison. I pray for this marine everyday

[@austinpage9463]

@@pizzapartytime1826 you are both right. The key is understanding your problems and emotions are valid but realizing too that it could be far worse as a reminder to be grateful.

[@uno3863]

So true

[@ronniepisimi1741]

@@srbell67 same with me.. Thanks for sharing

[@ampolcyn1]

@@austinpage9463 agreed however It helps me deal with stuff by putting my life in perspective.

[@cactuscallie5090]

Locked In Syndrome is probably the most horrifying condition that I've ever heard of.

[@avonire]

​@@ZiggyonMarsI mean. does it look like he has any quality of life

[@Cattt01]

@robertsmithslefttoe3644 He has passed away July 15, 2022.🕯

[@qvindicator]

This is the only fate worse than death. It’s just endless suffering

[@agidnis1234]

i agree, i’d rather be euthanized than be in that situation.

[@Cookieboy70]

There are 2 situations though, one more horrific than the other. I saw on Scary Interesting a case where a guy woke up come a coma in Locked in Syndrome for years without anyone ever realizing! Therefore he did not have any family or nurses who would talk to or nurture him or provide him any kind of stimulation. Once, it was either his mother or wife, said out loud to him, they wish he would just die, not realizing he could hear them. Somehow, he kept the will to live and eventually a nurse noticed a slight response in his eyes, and everyoneiu0 found out he was conscious the entire time. He was at least able to communicate in his last few years, but his fate was the same as Jacob's eventually. 45r

[@CaptchaNeon]

He’s basically abandoned with no family and I guess no friends who can legally step up and advocate for him. What a horrible life being stuck in your body like that.

[@catcooper9461]

Also his parents are both ill, if he has no one then it seems they don’t either. I would imagine if the parents had someone caring for them (who’s related or a friend) they would have looked out for him too.

[@rickobrien4025]

I'm sorry to say that this is not a life . If he COULD speak or communicate , he'd say let me go .

[@Tablesturning]

@@rickobrien4025 he communicates through the alphabet eye gaze system they set up. He would have asked her to help him die if that was what he wanted but it isn't. I think he likes HER a lot and she obviously ❤ loves him

[@mrj.kottari8453]

@@rickobrien4025 So you didn't watch the clip? He's communicating through the transparent letter/number board that has letters and numbers in groups of 6, his nurse follows the eye movements and interprets the letters, he's locking his gaze in to words. This same technique and symbol board is used with ALS patients who have no acces to gaze-following communication technology.

[@enriquefuentes7697]

@@rickobrien4025 I don't think he would ask to be let go. He is happy to be alive and is truly blessed to be out of the coma. I dont know what it is like to be in a coma but if you have the ability to hear think while youre under, i am sure all you would like to do is open your eyes even if atleast one more time. The song "I can only imagine" is a Christian song describing how indescribable it would be to see and meet Jesus. Who knows if this Marine is a devoted Christian but i am sure he thanks God for allowing him to hear, smell, see again and even communicate. He may not have full function of his body but his story spreads hope to those whose family members are also in comas.

[@sunshine711sn2]

I am digusted that his own military "family" hasnt helped him in any way (that we knw of)!! Why hasnt the goverment helped him? This nurse is a guardian angel!!

[@TheJoker083]

Honestly tho, what could they possibly do ?

[@MrOwl7000]

What would government do? Nothing they never cared once your not a soldier your just a costly asset they want to remove…

[@dss9775]

@@TheJoker083 set up a GoFundMe and help him! We are family!

[@knakajima1347]

I guess they can't really do anything but when it's time to serve you better not say no..

[@firecloud77]

As the video mentions, his parents are very ill, and are unable to help him.

[@feildhockeyfeildhockey5676]

This man deserves the needed technology. He served our country for our freedom we owe it to him

[@MrCocoMocoLoco2]

Reason 201233 why I’d never fight a rich man’s war. look at how they treat our vets.

[@feildhockeyfeildhockey5676]

@@MrCocoMocoLoco2 If our gov can spend trillions of dollars sending people to war they can spend a couple billion taking care of them when they come back, that's part of the cost of war making sure our service members are taken care of.

[@akkibajaj705]

What a joke what did he serve?

[@feildhockeyfeildhockey5676]

@@akkibajaj705 he served in the marine corps for the USA. Put his life on the line for our freedom he deserves more then our country can ever give back, least we (the USA) can do is make sure he can live the most comfortable life possible

[@kingwinter2024]

"Freedom".

[@Utoober729]

The nurse is amazing. I hope he gets better soon.

[@diggerdogadventures976]

Respiratory therapist.

[@doughopkinsjr]

Not a nurse.

[@NotSure416]

As my doctor once said, some things are worse than death.

[@enzoinfinity1]

oh yes there is trust me.

[@ezekielgdk]

Well that depends if you to heaven or hell. Nothing will be worse than the lake of fire. Repent and give your life to Jesus christ for eternity in heaven! For free ‼️

[@NotSure416]

@@ezekielgdk That's all fake. Religion was created as a system to control people.

[@chrysio7]

​@@ezekielgdkBrother, you and me and everyone else will rot in the dirt. Until that day just continue to believe in fairy tales if it makes you feel better, but dirt is not going anywhere.

[@onewill8905]

@@chrysio7God created the dirt

[@DexQuin]

I can relate to Jacob. I’m an Air Force veteran that also had a brain aneurysm on the right side of my head. It ended my career as an Air Traffic Controller, but I’m thankful to still be alive. My prayers go out to you brother, I wish you the best!

[@jessiejames2155]

I just had a brain anurism and almost died, myself . I was poisoned by another foreign employee at work . I woke up in the hospital after being in a Coma. I'm on permanent disability now ...

[@DexQuin]

@@jessiejames2155 Jessie, I wish you the best brother, I had a lot of rehabilitation I had to do to get back close to being normal. I am thankful and my prayers goes out to you!

[@TheSilentpigs100]

yea hoping for the best

[@ocorley3124]

I hear you bro. I'm m an 11 year army combat veteran. I've had two brain tumors removed and am medically retired. I still have some really bad seizures here and there but always try to stay strong 💪

[@IMP3TIGO]

If you haven't had locked in syndrome then you probably can't relate to what this guy is going through.

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

There is no such thing as a FORMER Marine! Once a Marine, always a Marine for life! Keep fighting soldier!! God Bless!

[@david_kang3kang807]

Marines are not soldiers, though they have been referred to as “soldiers of the sea” in past recruiting posters. In the U.S., people not in the Army are not soldiers, especially so for Marines - who will strongly protest being painted with that brush.

[@smittywerben1849]

He was a marine, now he's a vegetable. Salt water + vegetable = pickles, pickle rick confirmed

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

David_kang3Kang......No disrespect intended to this Marine. I was unaware that calling a Marine a soldier was offensive. My main sentiment was to emphasize that there are no former Marines. ( I've always thought that anyone who fought for a noble cause was considered a soldier) God Bless!

[@christinemartinez9156]

TRUE ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & ALL OTHERS GODBLESS🀄🇺🇸🀄

[@DelaniaAndTheDogs]

Anyone who has ever been a Marine or loved a Marine knows that… ❤️

[@AnalyticResults]

Hes not a Former Marine. He is a Marine Forever and Always OORAH and Semper Fi! Brother

[@firstnamelastname8790]

He is a former marine, that’s what you call non-active. No need to white knight for those who have served LOL

[@Charlister_]

@@firstnamelastname8790 once and marine always a marine, that’s what Austin is saying

[@thejellyranger7679]

Semper fi. Once a marine, always a marine. Eternal brotherhood.

[@pettytoni1955]

@@firstnamelastname8790 you are incorrect. The Marine Corp has a unique and valid way of referring to those who served but are no longer on active duty. Once a Marine, ALWAYS A MARINE.

[@firstnamelastname8790]

@@pettytoni1955 former marine

[@you_beg_my_pardon]

There are so many nurses out there that would've turned their backs on this dude she deserves an award

[@diggerdogadventures976]

She isn't a nurse. She is a respiratory therapist.

[@bettysmith4527]

Umm, no, not really, this is an RT not a nurse, and she is getting PAID. Nurses would get PAID to care for someone in this situation, they wouldn't walk away!! This isn't a volunteer position!

[@numba1punta110]

What if he has a massive dong and she sits on it whenever she feels like. So she doesn't want to leave

[@unndunn1]

@@bettysmith4527 getting paid has nothing to do with it. Going above and beyond is what this story is about.

[@rubyoro0]

@@bettysmith4527 Look at his wrists. Someone didn’t put his hand splints on.

[@Ian0715]

I'm a Veteran, %100 disabled. GOD BLESS YOU MA'AM! 🙏

[@leeannjuday]

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@MoAoX7]

you gotta watch your step bro XD, dont walk into a fkn landmine XD haha

[@slouchygamer3266]

@@MoAoX7 ????

[@OdysseyK]

​@@MoAoX7Weakling

[@macattacktv2072]

Your not 100% disabled because you made this post.

[@washtimes87]

I had brain aneurysm back in 2004 and made a full recovery by 2008. I am so grateful every single day walking with my dogs.

[@trippymtnhippie4018]

wow!! thats a blessing! keep going strong

[@calebrice5707]

That's awesome! 🙏

[@sweb3590]

What a beautiful spirit she has to genuinely help this sweet man

[@catcooper9461]

I love how she brings out that big beautiful smile from him.

[@certifiedfinest5065]

@@davidborja3958 you would marry?

[@certifiedfinest5065]

@@davidborja3958 what if she cheated on you?

[@cynthiaparr-nyberg9093]

If he can communicate with a smart, kind R.N. he is not alone. His elderly parents are suffering without him. I will pray that he improves further. Thank you for your service Sir.

[@diggerdogadventures976]

She is not an RN. She is a respiratory therapist.

[@austinharris2916]

... yes so talking to one person barely by looking at letters means he's not lonely or alone 🤦🏽

[@barbarahodge6932]

My heart is breaking for him! In 2012, I also had a brain aneurysm but I survived the surgery by doing the coil. I’m thankful to God for my recovery and I’m sending prayers for this awesome marine! God Bless him!

[@mikedenison121]

Hi, how’re you doing

[@barbaravyse660]

I had a brain aneurysm in 2019 and am so lucky I fully recovered. I had something called a flow diverter inserted through an angiogram.

[@Paul-sl9zm]

You're thankful to God? How about be thankful to the doctors that saved you.

[@frostbitepokin9520]

@@Paul-sl9zm doctors were sent by god

[@ericestrada3530]

@@frostbitepokin9520 So was the aneurysm lol

[@samshaver6865]

RIP Jacob Creasman. Thank you for your service

[@dss9775]

Have you contacted his unit and let the other Marines know what has happened to Jacob?

[@lonniem.124]

I commend that woman. For someone to offer that kind of love and compassion so that he may have some resemblance of a life is absolutely remarkable.

[@aidahinkediker3763]

Time ,time and time,kudos and blessings for this nurse,time will heal this marine,remarkable come back as it is.miracle

[@Soultraveler0020]

People not having these life challenges tend to take life for granted. When you see people having these life struggles, it makes you realize how blessed you are.

[@AaronBiswas]

Yeah and what about the African tribes that literally starve to death?

[@Soultraveler0020]

@@AaronBiswas this person is Caucasian, but melinated people are going through the same thing.

[@derickgibbs1195]

@@AaronBiswas what would you do if your mom was laying up in a bed paralyzed like that

[@zyzir]

it just makes me horrified to be alive i live in constant fear of dying a painful death, or worse, any fate worse than death

[@horizonblack]

I know the intent of this statement, but I have always wondered... if I am blessed, was he cursed? Peace.

[@MzShugr]

He fought for this country. Why is it even a fight to get him what he needs to function in the world. Get him what he needs…FOR FREE!!!

[@kushmorejames8164]

Because he fought for a governments illegal war and not for his country. His countrymen don't feel a need to take care of him because his countrymen didn't ask him to go to war. His government tricked him to go to war and then treated him like the useless tool he let himself be. Very sad, but this is America!

[@OG-BIG-SHEPHERD.]

He passed away last year sadly...

[@MzShugr]

@@OG-BIG-SHEPHERD. oh no.

[@bigbudoocoin839]

You must be unaware that Republicans don’t respect veterans and cut funding every chance they get.

[@shilohm1671]

Because this country is a pos, the people fighting for our country can't even get basic healthcare without fighting for that too.

[@a-totally-random-person]

She's an angel.

[@rjoseph2095]

Please God heal this man. Please allow him to talk and move again. God help his parents too.

[@catcooper9461]

Amen!🙏🏼❤️

[@blackie8083]

@R Joseph...Amen!!!

[@wownewstome6123]

When not restricted by Covid, what's stopping the rest of us from volunteering to read to patients? We could alleviate their boredom, stimulate their minds, and allow them to feel a connection. Even for those still in comas, since many have awareness, later telling about listening to conversations around them.

[@thesocialreject8226]

Amen

[@yomama3926]

Lol God won't help if he was real he'd help everyone

[@vegasbabyy]

He’s definitely not a former Marine. He is a Marine!! Prayers and love brother!! 👊🏽❤️

[@dutchschultz3076]

Yes

[@jpburnez5655]

Once a Marine ALWAYS A MARINE! 💪🙏❤

[@cherylbritten6950]

And yet, the government still abandons him. 😕🤦‍♀️😪💔

[@vegasbabyy]

@@danhigbee2283 I wanna say I researched this and he did get what he needed. It was a while ago but I’m pretty sure.

[@terezobert2101]

The government been treating thier military like crap for ages smh

[@2t3hr7]

What an amazing, beautiful nurse!

[@katestjames-yw4ig]

GOD BLESS HIS HEART THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IM PRAYING FOR YOUR RECOVERY AND YOUR HEALTH PRINCESS PRINCETTA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertwilliams5618]

Dumb comment.

[@GHXST-CLIPZ]

He’s gone….

[@tracydeniser.n.1432]

This is what I do for some of my hospice pts when they cant speak but understand..do whatever you can to help them..🥰

[@blackie8083]

@Tracy Denise R.N...thank you for caring for the hospice pts...you are a very caring person, May God be with you, thank you!

[@tracydeniser.n.1432]

@Sylvia Adamsyes, It can definitely be a challenge at times but, we get through it with love🙏🏽

[@tracydeniser.n.1432]

@@blackie8083 Thank you for your kind words.GOD bless!🥰🙏🏽

[@alwaystrustinthelordone]

Tracy Denise R.N. Thank you for taking good care of your patients 💓

[@faydenereed4056]

Wow where is he in what State I’m 81 but would hep if he’s near!

[@MattLaneFitness]

I was an ICU nurse. Family and friends will say “Do everything that can be done to keep them alive” without understanding what the aftermath and quality of life will be after. I have empathy for the family that it’s not an easy decision. But seeing cases like these every week made me leave the ICU. There are worse things than death but as a society we don’t seem to accept that. This is an anoxic injury and it isn’t rare. Heart goes out to him.

[@MattLaneFitness]

@cxxx valee ya know I can only speak from my personal experiences and what I would want. I guess it’s unfair for me to say “who would want that” but at the same time I gotta say who the hell would want that? I agree. Thank you for your service for real. ❤️💪🏽

[@blakrumba]

Agreed. If this happens to me, people better not be pestering me to stay alive. How annoying and cowardly. Make a decision. Let me rest in peace.

[@h.s.6269]

I can see how some people would want to try and get better no matter what. The hope to get better is enough for them. Some want to be around for other people like their kids or partners, no matter their state. But for me id rather not. I agree with the other commentors here. I've told my mom similar things, where if its a major lifelong complication or a high chance of more pain for the rest of my life then let me go. I've lived with chronic pain this far, it something happens that makes it even more unbearable just please let me go and let me rest.

[@MattLaneFitness]

@@h.s.6269 True. I can also understand that different life experiences lead to different decision making. I guess the view of what suffering is might not be unanimous. But for the ones that didn’t put it in writing before hand I really feel for. A lack of documentation(will, POA, DNR etc etc) was at times a big deciding factor of what a persons future would look like.

[@MattLaneFitness]

@cxxx valee 🙏🏼❤️💪🏽

[@barbaravyse660]

How tragic. I had a ruptured brain aneurysm two years ago and I’m so lucky I fully recovered. If you ever feel something like an electric shock hit the top of your head, go to the ER immediately. This is what I experienced when my aneurysm burst (of course I had no idea at the time - just knew something was wrong). God bless this man and his caregiver.

[@nonenone2669]

Is it obviously painful? Thia electric shock..or was it mild?

[@barbaravyse660]

@@nonenone2669 the shock was painful for a minute or so. I also had a really painful and stiff neck. It did take my breath away for a minute and then I got super hot. I put some ice packs on for a minute and felt better and almost went to bed instead.

[@Jo_Rogan]

new fear unlocked

[@paulstone3590]

Unfortunately Jacob passed on 7/15/22. One year after this news piece on him. I saw this a couple yrs ago, was on my KZbin feed again. Curious about what happened to him, if he was better and found out he died. Shocked me a bit. It's sad that some people have to suffer so much and can't have a happy ending. Rest in peace Jacob, your free now. With God.

[@Ryay98]

💔

[@somebody6433]

Thank you for updating us.

[@harisinam4078]

He seemed like a guy who could find a smile even in the worst of circumstances.

[@UnfilteredHues]

@@harisinam4078 his ability to continue to smile even through everything he had been through gives me strength and puts my own circumstances in life into a new perspective.

[@jacksevert3099]

Who paid for his healthcare?

[@ericsims1376]

This healthcare worker is such a I don’t know she’s just more than amazing

[@cengizozbek5285]

Any update to this story? How hasn’t this Marine not been given the assistance he needs??

[@deborahb7052]

😢

[@catcooper9461]

I just came here to see if there was an update too. What a sad story, I would love to be his friend.

[@zalix512]

Because of Basic B’s abusing the VA System. According to their “testimony” there are a thousand times as many “rapists” as there are in the general pollution. They are Big Sister Police Statists, all the homeless veterans are Men.

[@aracelinoriega3326]

same here...would love to see an update on Jacob🤗🙏📿

[@marymorales9906]

Yes, update please. We need to stand up for our veterans.

[@alexanderkha27]

He has one hell of a Will to live and fight. A true marine

[@BombermanX]

Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines.

[@qwerty4134]

rest in peace

[@tbsdrummer87]

Who’s going to be the first one to blame this on the president

[@dantelucchese1243]

​@@tbsdrummer87what's your issue a r e you sad or lonely

[@salm8990]

🙏

[@HerriCaine]

@@tbsdrummer87 Grow up!

[@cedrics5241]

They kept him alive for 8 years in the coma and now he's stuck like this... this is almost criminal.

[@ladyhawk9032]

He may not have been on life support where he couldn't breathe on his own without machines. They aren't going to euthanize him, thankfully. He woke up on his own, and there are many cases where people come out of this. What would be PHENOMENAL is for him to have the necessary equipment for him to be able to communicate more easily. What's sad is he served our country and he isn't receiving what he needs, yet come here illegally and you'll get it all!! DISGUSTING!

[@hebrewhammer8571]

Agree.

[@KC-bc2tb]

Totally agree

[@lily4813ds]

@@ladyhawk9032 you think immigrants are getting care like this? 😂

[@ladyhawk9032]

@@lily4813ds If they are here ILLEGALLY they should be receiving NONE for free. .A man who served our country honorable should be getting EXCELLENT care and WHATEVER necessary equipment to make his life easier.

[@redlilwitchy6088]

Thanks to all the caregivers! I hope this man receives some communication devices. Thanks for your service, Marine! *salutes*

[@lizajane3293]

R.I.P. Jacob and thank you for your service. "Jacob Matthew Creasman April 16, 1989 - July 15, 2022"

[@Mclusky77]

He passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, Rest In Peace.

[@The_Super_Poodle]

I feel like he’s going to fully recover. The fact he’s able to open his and communicate after he woke up is great on it’s own. I’m praying for his speedy recovery. I wish I could help (just here for inspiration, golly..)

[@sereneblue202]

What WILL POWER!!! Amazing! God has a plan for the marine❤️ Sending warm hugs and the best of wishes for a super speedy recovery 🙏🏼

[@StapediusReflex]

Unfortunately, it’s very rare to recover more than very basic motor function. Hopefully a knowledgeable SLP has stepped in to expand on what the RT began.

[@MypronounIsKing]

That’s wishful thinking unfortunately

[@sereneblue202]

@Sarah Hanby Sure it’s possible! There’s so much that science has no explanation for. Praying for his full recovery .

[@Gameballer420]

@@sereneblue202 Science doesn't care about your feelings, realistically.

[@eligebrown8998]

God Bless these care takers who are taking care of this Marine. You folks deserve an award or something.

[@aclau7]

Rest In Peace soldier. Thank you for your sacrifices. 🙏🏼🇺🇸😢

[@Capro10]

He died?

[@simplify964]

@@Capro10 yes, he passed away on july 15, 2022

[@Capro10]

@@simplify964 from what

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Was the sacrifice really worth it? The US hasn’t moved one inch into any direction.

[@generationfallout5189]

@@JohnSmith-xx9thIt’s the leadership that has failed soldiers. But that doesn’t mean these soldiers aren’t brave and trying to do something for the greater good. They surely sacrifice themselves for their society. It’s the leadership at the very top that has been failing them.

[@zinzolin14]

The woman is a hero! Seeing his smile does make you feel better. I really do hope one day he can find a way to have control over his life again.

[@babykyee]

He passed in July of 2022

[@jacksevert3099]

did the woman work for free? who paid for all his healthcare if had no family or job? is this Communism?

[@aliekatsmom]

Lord help this man get the things that he needs🙏 God Bless you Nurse for being this young man's voice💞🙏

[@diggerdogadventures976]

Respiratory therapist, not an RN

[@yourdaddy9622]

This woman is an angel. He’s “just a patient”, but she sees him for what he really is, a marine that needs care and compassion.

[@bernardinotorres4182]

At some point he was capable of talking coherently, fluently, capable of intimacy through speech and touch, capable of loving and caring like no other, risking his life for others, that’s completely selfless, I’m so happy there are people like her, it’s crazy how people can just forget about people that do things no one else is brave enough to do. He’s a Hero. He paid the ultimate price so people can live their lives and this country may prosper. RIP

[@yourdaddy9622]

@@bernardinotorres4182 fully agree. All this “privilege” talk and division now a days, and these men of every color give us the privilege to be on the internet giving our two cents about it. Everyone should be grateful to these brave men.

[@edwardtabor77]

I am a Nurse. I know what you may be thinking, how can a man have compassion. Well I do. I have seen locked in syndrome and I cry for this man. I am not morbid in saying that I am glad he has passed. May he find rest in The Lord's arms. Ed

[@AimanPark-t9d]

God is good...sometimes..

[@yourdaddy9622]

@@AimanPark-t9d all the time, every day.

[@lookatthisperson8572]

if you guys have ever heard the song “one” by metallica, this is very very relatable to that

[@shadicstories6319]

First thing i thought of when i saw the title

[@oliverlandby9533]

Tf thats creepy

[@Drood.]

Not quite, for one he can see and hear, in "one" he has lost all his senses and limbs, just lost in solitary darkness. Also most patients of locked in syndrome make a decent recovery.

[@J_Rouse]

This lady is an angel. If I were in his situation I would want nothing but to die. Thank god for this nurse and anyone like her. You are making a whole world of difference. Thank you.

[@kimt1054]

And I think I have bad days. Puts everything in perspective. Bless both of their hearts.

[@gingersnapped5235]

God Bless Jacob, prayers to him and his parents, God bless them and help them.

[@mikedenison121]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@ryanbinder5277]

I hope that man gets whatever he wants in life God bless his heart

[@RevelationsInMotion-v9t]

This woman is unbelievably selfess. What a blessing.

[@jacksevert3099]

did this woman work for free? who paid for all the healthcare? is this what Socialism is?

[@ais.shuichi]

​@@jacksevert3099are u hurt?? seen several of your replies and u sound somehow 🤣

[@jacksevert3099]

@@ais.shuichi it was never covered in the video. the people have the right to know if this was Socialist Government Healthcare

[@FormallyKoki]

@@jacksevert3099why do people like you always need to make everything political? This man served our country, he deserved a chance to live no matter who or what paid for his healthcare.

[@jacksevert3099]

@@FormallyKoki that's exactly what the Socialists say about Socialized Healthcare! Are you a Socialist also?

[@taylerpowell3072]

“I Can Only Imagine”..... Bless his heart, even if he never walks on earth again, he will walk beside Christ in the Kingdom of Heaven

[@levans3447]

Best nurse ever. God bless her and Jacob .

[@diggerdogadventures976]

Respiratory Therapist not a RN.

[@sailorbrit]

Thank you for your service, Marine

[@nalhurst9042]

Wait till he finds out that the wars he fought all were lost

[@kccodex8931]

@@nalhurst9042 Only a lowlife would express your sentiment. You should delete your comment, before you embarrass yourself any further.

[@Add_Account485]

That nurse is one of the most amazing persons in the world to have such compassion

[@jacksevert3099]

i don't get it. did this woman work for free? who paid for all the healthcare? is this what Socialism is?

[@AgentSmith911]

If someone dedicates themselves to their country, they shouldn't have to fight to get the help to live a life in dignity.

[@amberparker91]

💯💯

[@alcaholic640]

God bless this man and his nurse!

[@nelitasciretta7101]

Rest in Peace Jacob Creasman, thank you for your service...

[@Capro10]

He died?

[@PeaJayCee]

Yes. July 2022​@@Capro10

[@jjr1728]

​@@Capro10he dieded

[@jaymoney6233]

@@Capro10Yes, sadly.He passed away on July 15,2022.

[@tiffanyholcomb6226]

My Grandpa had a brain aneurysm, he called my Mom and said "I just heard something pop in my head, I'm sweating profusely, get here now!".. the ambulance got there before we did, he was life flighted to a different hospital that I guess could better "help" him. On the 3rd or 4th day, the doctor was 100% honest and transparent with us, she let us know my Papa COULD make it, but he would live in a vegetable state, he would not have any quality to his life and he told my Mother a long time ago should he ever have something like that happen, to pull the plug. My mom gave us another week of visiting with him to say our goodbyes.

[@houstonhubble1003]

This woman has a soul of gold.

[@Quickcat21MK]

Yup right on

[@lasttimeigaveafuck]

@@Quickcat21MKright on man right on

[@anitapoland6795]

Once a Marine always a Marine

[@donniepierce2293]

@Manuel Trujillo why Is that funny big boy?

[@markjordan1765]

Semper Fi

[@a.salmon5088]

@@donniepierce2293 His buddy’s have never came to visit him since he woke up. They left him behind

[@xandpa2613]

@@a.salmon5088 Bold statement for someone that has very little information on the matter.

[@uhurus2]

😂

[@dianapeterson3404]

Oh my prayers for this HERO! I pray The brain heals 🙏🙏🙏🙏💜. This nurse is amazing and THANK YOU to her for helping and being there for him

[@diggerdogadventures976]

Not a nurse. She is a respiratory therapist.

[@dianapeterson3404]

@@diggerdogadventures976 wow not really the point, I still think she is amazing

[@diggerdogadventures976]

@@dianapeterson3404 well I made it a point because we RT's are seriously under appreciated. We work alongside of RNs with a work load much higher for way less pay.

[@dianapeterson3404]

@@diggerdogadventures976 well you shouldn't be under appreciated .

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

SALUTE Patriot, thanks for your service!

[@1979augistine]

This woman is amazing and this man has incredible strength keep fighting my man

[@geeney3dgil389]

Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football.

[@badeugenecops4741]

Thank you.

[@Fuzzle1985]

I'm sure he just sorta gave up after realizing that was his life after waking up. It's akin to spouses dying soon after their partner out of grief. What's the point of living and having two sentence conversations in a day and watching other people wipe your butt and dress you...

[@ekundayowt]

RIP JMC

[@Liz-sc5dg]

I Googled him, grateful that he received his special computer more than a year before he passed. Thank you for your service, Sir. Rest in Peace.

[@richliberati2692]

(´;︵;`)

[@lauriedavidson4953]

God bless her for helping him and caring so much. And may God be with him every second of his day, and may He free this sweet young soldier from the prison in which he's locked. He's living my absolute worst nightmare, and it both scares and saddens me to see him like this. He will be in my prayers daily from this one on.

[@kohedunn]

Amen...x

[@dappermanphoto]

As a new update, Jacob passed away on July 15th, 2022. Godspeed. Thank you for your service.

[@dano1307]

Thank you Marine. I hope you recover. The nurse is amazing.

[@davidhardy3428]

God bless you Jacob may you recover with god's love and blessings also may your lovely mum and dad get the wonderful healing too Thank you for your service Jacob from me here in the UK I'm praying for both you and your mum and dad god bless you all keep fighting you can do it you're a marine and I have the greatest respect for the American military as with my UK military together ❤

[@justicewillprevail1106]

God bless this woman for helping this poor man. You are in my prayers.

[@aevans3697]

Just when you think you have a bad life and hear a heart warming story like this!!

[@toni3901]

Praying for Jacob..Blessings Always!

[@cheesbox5415]

What a beautiful smile... I would love to go to work and see that smile every day!

[@wownewstome6123]

She is inspiring. I hope people like you and I are inspired enough to volunteer to read to coma patients and to those recovering. We can stimulate their minds and break up the long hours of boredom for them!

[@anamairazapata6306]

What an awesome nurse. She is definitely in the right field

[@ambermack4261]

I wish my father was treated with this amount of dignity and respect as this fellow vet was when he was in hospital. He was shamefully neglected and abused. God bless

[@MusicmyZombie]

I'm sorry...I grew up remembering my grandma was abused and beaten in hopis..... I'm sorry

[@JZ-gr1tz]

Every Hospital including VA .nursing homes Private Elderly care Facility. We're supposed to have in each rooms a cam for the patient . That way family members able to see how they get treat each day how they doing on daily basic There you could observe if we'll treat daily feed property what type of diet and the staff treatment. . Instead tech was unethically miss use for others purposes

[@edithdlp8045]

I was in a coma for 2 months after a brain operation and a stroke and for me it was like one night sleep.

[@Noella65]

Please read it properly. He hasn t got a family. His parents are sick and there is noone who can take care of him, apart from the hospital nurses.

[@edithdlp8045]

@@Noella65 that it very sad to know. I wasn't aware. Thanks for the correction. I alrewdy edited my comment.

[@sandramlane]

Jacob - I love you! You’re the greatest teacher in the world. A smile so bright in the face of adversity. You’re a hero to me!

[@JulesUS8386]

Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Interment will followed in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery

[@Real_Life_863]

One badass nurse, she deserves more than anyone could ever give. God bless her! If we had more people out there like her the world would be a lot better place.

[@storm5415]

Omg I cannot even begin to imagine the fear, panic & frustration that someone goes through being completely aware but locked in a body that can't communicate. I feel a huge rush of anxiety just thinking about being in this situation 😔

[@chuck7299]

Nurses truly are earthly angels. I've only needed their care in relatively minor ways a few times, but they were amazing each time, and helped me through a couple scary events. They should get paid every bit as much, or more than doctors IMO.

[@ironjohn5914]

Someone always has it worse than you! prayers 🙏 for this guy that he is fully healed and has a full recovery 🙏 Amen 🙏

[@kimberlyn.2096]

What a kind, compassionate person. She’s going way beyond her job for him❤️🙏🏻

[@jacksevert3099]

did this woman work for free? who paid for all the healthcare? is this what Socialism is?

[@Polo_CJR]

This man is very smart and even stronger I pray this man will get better and get help. He deserves it!

[@geowillia6325]

What a wonderful person she is!

[@catherinewalsh3954]

She is doing her job. Nothing else.

[@Username_Invalid]

@@catherinewalsh3954 To do that job, you would have to be a good person. I wouldn’t be able to hold that job doing that type of work.

[@askvideos1]

@@catherinewalsh3954 I take it you aren't a very wonderful person, are you? 😁 A lot of nurses aren't like her. The fact you had to minimize what this woman has done for this man speaks volumes.

[@doomhead2332]

This hurts my heart :( he served his country and doesn't even get to enjoy his retirement! i'm so sorry Jacob you are an Awesome Man and i thank you for your service! Thank you Nurse for taking good care of him Thank you for your service as well to this Man!

[@ddtex4954]

According to his obituary, he died July 15, 2022. His dad died on June 12, 2022 and his mom died April 8, 2021. Rest in peace and I hope you are free and can fly higher than the stars.

[@followhim.8543]

If you died TODAY, where would you be spending eternity? Have all your sins been forgiven or are you still hoping that you're a good enough person to earn a spot in heaven. The reality is that no one can earn a spot, our sin disqualifies us. But the God news is that Jesus paid for our qualification by dying on our behalf taking the punishment that we deserved. JESUS said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son; that WHOEVER believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 Nothing is more important than your eternal destination. Please, don't say, "When I get older I'll get right with God' or 'I'll get serious with Jesus one day when I'm ready.' Don't wait any longer, today is the day of salvation. Get right with God today, for tomorrow very well might be too late. We invite you to REPENT and accept that Jesus Christ is Lord of your life by praying this simple prayer out loud right now... 'Heavenly Father, I turn away from my old life and repent for my sins. I believe that Jesus came for me, that Jesus died for me and that Jesus rose again for me so that I can be forgiven and receive eternal life. I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, receive the gift of eternal life. I ask you to fill me with the Holy Spirit and lead me for the rest of my life. In Jesus name - Amen. 🎉🎉🎉

[@AssistanceCS]

@@followhim.8543 youre a psycho cultist

[@Smiley_101]

😢😢😢

[@RJFireArms]

I lost my mom to a brain aneurysm on July 29, 2012. Worst event in my life. God bless that therapist. I hope that man gets what he needs.

[@ajscott1293]

The passion in this woman's voice to advocate for this man, to care for this man the way I can tell she does it brings tears to my eyes. As painful as this situation is it shows that humanity has so much promise, so much potential. This woman is an angel!!!💯❤️

[@yvonnerose1874]

Thanks for being his voice, there's not a lot of angels like you🥺❤️

[@yvonnerahui8729]

Yes..I looked it up..he passed July 2022. Had a year & 3 month's of being awake again. What a miracle..& what a wonderful caring team around him.