Above & Beyond the Call of Duty: SFC Alwyn Cashe | Medal of Honor | October 2005

In October 2005, a column of M2 Bradley A.F.V's were on a mission in Central Iraq when one of them hit a roadside I.E.D.
Bursting into flames, the crew of the Bradley bailed out to safety, but the 6 U.S. soldiers and an Iraqi translator, who were in the rear passenger compartment, were trapped inside the flame-engulfed vehicle. Knowing this, Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, with complete disregard for his own life and with the sole focus on saving his colleagues, made multiple trips to pull free the 7 passengers - all the while with his uniform on fire. This is the story of his actions and valor that went above and beyond the call of duty.
This video is dedicated to the memory of SFC Alwyn Cashe, S/Sgt George Alexander, Sgt Michael Robertson, Army Specialist Darren Howe, Army Specialist Raymond Salerno and the unidentified Iraqi translator.
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[@alanbrooke144]

If after being blown up and burnt in an IED attack, and returning seven times into a burning AFV while covered in fuel to rescue his men isn’t deserving of a MoH, then frankly no one is deserving of one.

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Now this is a man who I respect and wish more players from NFL or NBA would show there appreciation and respect for what he had done for his country.

[@astrazenica7783]

Burning the whole time

[@russell28533]

Everyone knows of Carlos Hathcock as the famous Marine sniper during Vietnam. But he too was in a situation similar to SFC Cashe. Hathcock received 3rd degree burns over a majority of his body while single-handly pulling out 7 Marines from a burning APC. He survived, but also like SFC Cashe, a "clerical error" caused his medal paperwork to get lost in the system. He too eventually received the Silver Star, like 30 years later when he was in the late stages of multiple sclerosis.

[@robertsinger710]

Damn Right. If not him, who?

[@TreeFreak]

You will be happy to know hos Silver Star has just been upgraded to MOH. It now goes to Trump's deak to be signed into law amd his family will recieve his Honors.

[@lawndartgnome1880]

His son just graduated infantry school at fr benning.. God bless you SFC Cashe.. you deserve the MoH

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

They have a training area in his honor. All Infantry go thru it. It's right in sandhill

[@lawndartgnome1880]

Cancer Sauce dude that’s awesome, I’m glad they have that.. I went through Benning back in 2007, E. Co 1-19..

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

@@lawndartgnome1880 I was echo 2-58, that was in... 2015. I just wish they had explained more about what he did. That woulda motivated us all even more.

[@docwhiskey996]

@@ZeSgtSchultz too right.

[@docwhiskey996]

America is one step closer to giving this man what he deserves.

[@Chilly_Billy]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva, himself a former Ranger, is wearing SFC Cashe's name on his helmet this season.

[@rogermcm1]

John 15:13 KJV

[@parkwayrider5200]

I'm Shocked they let him.!! Thought they could only wear criminals names.

[@Boxmaterial]

thats the stuff athlete show be honouring in their games

[@parkwayrider5200]

@LTrain 45 your rite .

[@parkwayrider5200]

@LTrain 45 My gunners name is L-train.

[@richardtaillon1616]

3:05 "We've got to get the boys out." Sergeant to the core.

[@dismemberedlamb9104]

Hooah!!!

[@soudadoneramasa516]

SFC Cashe was my drill sergent in basic training it is a honor to have been taught by this man. Hopefully they award him his CMH

[@wewd]

Congress is voting on the bill to upgrade his award this week. He will receive it at long last.

[@heyhayhay7977]

Did you also have a Drill sergeant named Joseph Morris?

[@soudadoneramasa516]

@@heyhayhay7977 yeah drill sergeant morris and drill sergeant murphy

[@soudadoneramasa516]

@@heyhayhay7977 where you in the same basic training platoon as me Delta 2/54 and if you where what was your name

[@heyhayhay7977]

@@soudadoneramasa516 oh no no no! I was just wondering because I’m his son 😅. A picture of you guys were in his house when I visit, you guys totally looked cool! Sorry for the confusion.

[@douchepool6088]

What an absolute man. When people think of what a man is. Think of SFC. Cashe

[@ryescott9445]

True hero

[@puglselymyhopperiii3355]

Exactly, no need to look to Hollywood for made up heroes, this man and those like him are all we need. Clear Skies SFC Cashe.

[@agrytube]

Well this isn’t sexist at all “Hero”, For sure... . But “man”?

[@ryescott9445]

@@agrytube Calm down Karen

[@douchepool6088]

@@agrytube it isn't sexist at all... I'm saying men should aspire to be like him. Not that women are less then men, you clown

[@Captainelduke]

I hope that SFC Cashe will get the Medal of Honor he deserves for his actions. Thank you for posting his story Liveth For Evermore

[@ninjagrape2416]

"On September 22, 2020, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill, introduced by Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), which would allow SFC Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor." - Wikipedia

[@Captainelduke]

@@ninjagrape2416 Thank you for the update.

[@gordocooper5324]

Best news ever, thankyou

[@shihtzu291]

That's great news as that was a true selfless act of heroism. 🇬🇧👍🇺🇲

[@olddude07]

@@ninjagrape2416 The bill is next going to the Senate for voting. Murphy said along the lines that she hsan't heard of anyone in the Senate having any problems with the bill, but also that she hasn't heard anyone outright supporting the bill either. But guaranteed this bill will pass Senate vote (I truly, truly want to know if any senator actually opposes this bill, no one had better oppose it). Once it passes the Senate, it goes to President Trump, and he will absolutely sign it and finally give Cashe the honor he so long deserved. The movement to upgrade Cashe's Silver Start to the Medal of Honor had languished for almost 15 years. Whether people agree with the protests that have been happening this year or not, there is no doubt that the events preceding the protests and the protests themselves, finally caused a lot of awareness of past wrongs. It is no coincidence that only a few months ago the Defense Secretary finally endorsed Sgt. Cashe to be awarded the Medal of Honor, when it had languished so long in limbo with no one caring at all about it.

[@luke7456]

This guys was one of my fathers childhood friends. From kindergarten to senior year. He and my father joined the Infantry at the same time. They keep in contact after my dad got out. One of 3 times ive ever seen my dad cry was when he found out that SFC. Cashe died. They are the reason why i went Infantry. Once you get to know someone more than your own family. You will move mountains to keep them alive. Thank you for honoring the fallen. God loves the Infantry

[@anandakrishnan.s6557]

I'm an Indian but, every time I hear or see that one our US or any other friendly military brothers are sacrificed in this everlasting war on terror, it just melts my heart and makes me cry just as if I have lost someone of my own. RIP to All the Heroes!!! and gone but never forgotten.... Love from India

[@oliverwarner9900]

why exclamation marks bro its not funny

[@jjcoola998]

Thanks for the kind post, I’m American but went to India when I was very young

[@Bartockamus]

@@oliverwarner9900 exclamations don't mean something is funny,go back to grade school!!!

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

They really should be teaching kids about these men in school.

[@woodchuckcider1]

I was in school thinking the likes of Che Guevara was a hero. Then I grew up.

[@jakeclark66]

Amen, brother

[@mercedbread9045]

Why

[@danielhughes5517]

Hell yeah they should!! I didn't know how soldiers suffered until I was an adult

[@TreeFreak]

I was raised different. I grew up learning about Audie Murphy, Sgt. York, Cynthia and Quannah Parker, Frederick Douglas, etc.

[@plutoniumcore1221]

As a UK ex serviceman I salute him and the men who unfortunately died alongside him he tried so desperately to save. He definitely deserves the Medal of Honour. When we serve in the Armed forces we are all Brothers in Arms for life.🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@FreedomsLife1776]

Can’t save them all. But almost all can’t even try to save them. Heroes like this are why I get out of bed in the morning.

[@lyndondellis298]

Indeed. Freedom is not free. A Vietnam combat vet.

[@markknivila8383]

Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe does indeed deserve The Medal Of Honor!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

We were told SFC Cashe's story in our Infantry OSUT class that started just after this incident happened, has stuck with me along with a few others to this day. I'm glad to see he finally is being awarded the MOH after all this time. ROCK STEADY!

[@17SAIMPOINT]

wow "ROCK STEADY"

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@17SAIMPOINT ? Do you know where "ROCK STEADY" comes from?

[@17SAIMPOINT]

@@DJTheMetalheadMercenary I was CAN DO lol 3-15 twice lol but Top of the ROCK is alway my HEART 3-19

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@17SAIMPOINT My guy hell yeah!!!!! OSUT 2-19, then 3ABCT Sledgehammers, then 5th SRHU (temporary coalition training program under MCE/ TRADOC)-- Rock of the Marne!!!! Cheers

[@khabibarmageddon7743]

Currently 1-19 only says that for some reason, 2-19 says a slight variation of it now.

[@bigredone9917]

I was about to say: THOSE WERE ENOUGH ACTIONS FOR A MEDAL OF HONOR WTF?. I'm proud to have served with that generation.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Same. Can't think of anyone that deserves it more.

[@Plasticjesus504]

Big Red One Yeah, man there is a reason a lot of those awards are given to the dead. The bar is set very high. This man is a hero.

[@harrymallory7963]

You know them damned 71L,s. How do you screw up a citation that heroic?

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@harrymallory7963 I'll be the first to say that the initial invasion and through the surge period there was a lot of restructuring, disorganization and sloppiness going on, and not just with administrative stuff. There were multiple incidents when I had to pull staff duty that we'd get a Red Cross call to request or contact a certain soldier, and nobody knew where they were, Medical regularly mixed up records and reports, and obviously some command staff were not up to snuff and in the know (read the book "Black Hearts", the absolute failure of that command resulted in a terrible series of events that will infuriate you, and that's just one unit and one example). It was messy. I'm just glad they finally got Cashe's record fixed and he's getting honored appropriately.

[@harrymallory7963]

@@DJTheMetalheadMercenary Yeah, not being there myself, I guess I should have realised the chaos that would have ensued. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I'll be looking for that book. Thanks

[@nonamesplease6288]

A model sergeant always makes sure his men are taken care of and none are left behind in spite of his own wounds. Sergeant Cashe was just such an NCO. RIP to all of these men who gave the last full measure of their devotion.

[@TheCameraManReviews]

This story needs to be shared far and wide. LEGEND!

[@brett88knight]

SFC Cashe will now officially be awarded the Medal of Honor. This great man deserves it, and I’m glad he’s finally receiving the award he deserves.

[@TimberwolfCY]

SFC Cashe is being awarded the Medal of Honor this week! Finally getting the recognition he deserves! I remembered seeing this video a few months ago, and saw the Army post their announcement on my FB feed, and had to share here! Cashe's actions and the video moved me to tears. Thank you SFC Cashe, and thanks Liveth for posting his story.

[@anthonym.5609]

Proudly served with SFC Cashe truly a rare breed of human

[@garthstewart6099]

I served with him during the Invasion; he was a solid soldier and we all hope he is properly recognized for his valor as soon as possible.🇺🇸

[@lancet.346]

Thank you for this. We need to spread the word about SFC Cashe.

[@paul123ggggggggg]

the word has already been spread. this is not a mystery in the military. only civilians have failed to notice so stfu.

[@ls200076]

@@paul123ggggggggg He has good intentions, dont be so rude. This isn't the military life.

[@residentelect]

@@paul123ggggggggg No need for that Paul. I'm ex forces too, and it's our governments which you should direct that anger towards, as they are the ones who fail to care for us when we return broken and traumatised. The OP Clearly meant spread the word amongst non military viewers.

[@paul123ggggggggg]

@@residentelect yeah i know. hard to keep coming up excuses for indifferent citizens though.

[@residentelect]

@@paul123ggggggggg I understand mate. Share your frustrations. We soon get forgotten, as to many we're just faceless and brainless uniformed automatons, who sometimes get mentioned in the news for being shot, blown up or having "succumbed to injuries while in military hospital"... Who did you serve with? No worries if you'd rather not discuss. .

[@rg20322]

Alwyn Cashe - What a brave man that basically sacrificed himself for so many others. I'm without words. He is a true hero.

[@lifehackingsecretsbusiness]

Newsweek just reported this morning that SFC Alwyn C. Cashe will finally receive the Medal of Honor. Congratulations to his family. Salute to him. He was a great hero.

[@vicbonds458]

As a Veteran I am thrilled that this American Hero received he recognition he justly deserves.Even more importantly he proved to this sadly divided nation that hero’s are heroes regardless of race! He did not think about the color of the skin of the people he was trying to save. His only thought was to save his Brothers in Arms!

[@Maoli2013]

Exactly. At least he knew who the enemy was and what their intentions were. Unfortunately, he would not have had that same situational awareness if he had survived and went on to live the civilian life in Texas. Being profiled as a black man put him at risk from those who are suppose to protect his constitutional rights that he and his brothers in arms heroically died to protect. I hope he receives the MOH recognition he so richly deserves.

[@baggarra13]

Totally agree !! I am an ex Australian paratrooper of Australian Aboriginal heritage !! The BLM movement here is disgusting, perpetrated by weak souled creatures !! I have been subject to what some may term "racism" ( I personally do not use this term) relating to my heritage, by Non- Aboriginal people, but they and their words mean nothing to me !! Being in the military taught me that respect is earnt, regardless of one's heritage, culture or faith !! R.I.P SFC Cashe your sacrifice for your brother's will not be forgotten here !! Respect !!

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

@@Maoli2013 you do know that a lot of ex military join the police after they get out of the military right?

[@jaywalker_4629]

@@Kenny-bj2zq, and from what I've read, many of the problematic cops are NOT veterans.

[@bobgarr6246]

I truly hope SFC Cashe is given the MOH. He not only deserves it and earned it, but he paid for it with his life. A great example of how during these times of unrest, racism and prejudice, men that work as a team and have each other's backs unto the end develop a bond that can only be described as beautiful. The ONLY color SFC Cashe saw that day was U.S Army OD Green. I salute you, your family and of course your son. May he live to be the man you were. You make us all proud. And as another here said, THESE are the heroes children should be taught about in school. These are hero's, not sports figures and rap singers. At ease sargent, SEMPER FI

[@vincentstella5131]

I too was deployed with the 3d ID during OIF III (2005 - 2006). SFC Alwyn Cashe is a true Hero and deserves the Medal of Honor for his actions.

[@sidearm45]

I've heard this story before. A guy who is wearing a uniform soaked in fuel runs back into a burning vehicle to save his fellow soldiers. He deserves to have his award upgraded. The Bible talks about acts like this. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." I doubt he saw his actions as anything beyond what needed to be done. We see them as heroic and inspirational. Because that's exactly what they were.

[@JorgeCruz-mi5gc]

2005 OIF3.Orginally there was a mix up that day SFC Cashe vechile was hit due to mutiple attacks in different sectors were called in. We in Baker Company lost also LT Fasnaught and Captain Cahill. When we got back to Fort Benning the BDE Commander and Britto pushed for SFC Bronze upgrade to a Silver Star. No disrespect, it has bern many years and I can not remember Britto's rank at the time of 2006. It took years and help of many people to get this done. Britto was promoted, became Post Commander of Fort Benning, then went to DC, but did not stop fighting for the Cashe family. I wished it could of been done sooner. We in 1-15 Mech Infantry lost many during OIF3. Finally SFC Cashe got the proper recognition he truely deserves. 3rd ID 3RD BDE 1-15 Mech Infantry "Can Do!"

[@JackDionne]

Truly a man of honor! Not suckers or losers!

[@daseanpayton1752]

@Keith Schick If there isn't evidence that he said that then doesn't that also mean there isn't evidence that he didn't say it ?

[@daseanpayton1752]

@Keith Schick sir please look up 2nd Engineer BDE. Fort Richardson, AK 2012-2016 173rd IBCT (ABN) 2016-2020 I’m actually still serving now and happen to be a Jumpmaster. That unit I was in has since deactivated the whole brigade was not ABN just my BN. What else (proof) would you like that I serve

[@daseanpayton1752]

@Keith Schick Regarding the initial topic of discussion I just asked was there any proof on either end regarding if he said it or not. If there wasn’t then it shouldn’t be reported at all. That’s the point I was making nothing more nothing less. It’s pointless for you to bring up any other situation but since you have we should definitely bring up the issue regarding the new Supreme Court justice seat that has just opened since in 2016 it was said by the GOP that the seat shouldn’t be filled however the same sentiment cannot be expressed by some of those same individuals at the moment.

[@wewd]

Everyone who was there said the president did not say that. Even John Bolton who hates the president. It's a dirty smear.

[@heyhayhay7977]

2:18 my father was in this picture. He and Mr Cashe had been together as Drill Sergeants that year and he had recently shown me that picture. Cashe was a family friend and everyone mourned when they found out he passed away. God bless such an incredible, heroic man. God speed ♥️

[@kamatmehbro]

SFC Cashe - true asset to the U.S. military. Much love for our U.S. brothers and sisters, from Australia

[@jdenmark1287]

Well done for publicizing this. It’s about bloody time they gave this man the MOH. It’s absolutely disgraceful how officers get medals handed out to themselves like candy yet they always manage to screw up the paperwork for enlisted personnel

[@shawnlake1491]

As of 2021 SFC Alwyn Cashe has received the Medal of Honor for his bravery

[@basemanawakens6089]

I hope he gets this well deserved award.

[@bradsmgads1302]

there is a misconception that soldiers/marines/sailors/airmen have a difficult time adjusting back to civilian life, when the reality is, most of us only every realized the best parts of what it means to be American in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. Reality TV, divisive politics, and mindless consumerism can never fill that void. Till valhalla brother.

[@jakeclark66]

Well said, Brad

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Not a more deserving Soldier, if you look up Hero his picture should be there. Rest in Peace Soldier.

[@mikechrister2736]

This was heroism on a whole other level. He definitely deserves the Medal of Honor. This guy was a man in every sense of the word. God bless him and his family. Awesome.

[@JoshuaC923]

Rest in peace brothers in arms

[@jamieshields9521]

This was most emotional vid as seen other been shot let alone burns that cause the lost these brave men lives is just so sad. Home of the brave 🇺🇸 I 🙏 for these men families loss.

[@residentelect]

Full thickness burns are so incredibly difficult to manage, both from a pre-hospital emergency care, and post admission treatment perspective. Also the smoke inhalation can cause horrific burns to the throat and airway, which swell and cause breathing difficulties. It's so important to sedate, intubate, ventilate the patient first in order to secure their airway, and then concentrate on the management of the wounds, which you can do very little for from a first aid perspective. These guys suffered exactly these types of injuries, but due to them being involved in an IED strike, and taking enemy fire, they won't have been able to get vital life saving treatment within the "Golden Hour". God Bless Sargent First Class Cashe, and all of his fallen brothers.

[@woverby1963]

Thinking of his men to the end, a true NCO, a true soldier, a great human being. God bless him and all our soldiers.

[@bert221221]

Thank you. Excellent film. I was part of an EOD team that supported 3rd ID elements in and around FOB Paliwoda during this time. I didn't know SFC Cashe but we worked with a good deal of mechanized infantry elements. Didn't matter if me, a random enabler, was in the back of their vehicle. Riding with them. They were always good folks. Cashe is a hero. Period. His name liveth for evermore.

[@JorgeCruz-mi5gc]

Thank you and your team for the work you all provided. OIF3, I was with Baker 1-15 Infantry FOB Wilsion Ad Dawar.

[@reason1925]

May SFC Cashe get the honor befitting his selfless courage in battle.

[@JamesSmith-cm7sg]

Struggled holding back the tears on this one. What a man.

[@PiNKMuDSimGaming]

That Iraqi translator will remain a true "Unknown Soldier", R.I.P.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

Hold any praise for them,lots were traitors giving info to the enemy.

[@cameronspence4977]

@@VictoryOrValhalla14 yeah but how do you know that he wasnt honorable. Thats a big assumption to make

[@eddieboy4667]

Tragic event. There aren’t enough good guys in the world. Great commentary. To point. Today, bravery like this is ignored by the ignorant few. RIP brave warriors.

[@argonhousefilms2760]

War is the ugliest business ever invented by mankind...this breaks my heart...A prayer for the fallen...may these noble soldiers always be remembered...

[@Wolfman2598]

What an incredibly brave human, Truly above and beyond the call-of-duty

[@jmiddlefinger]

Hooah, SFC Cashe. I was providing intel support to operations in that AO during that time while deployed as part of the Air Force. I wish we could’ve done more to prevent tragedies like this.

[@Captainelduke]

Thank you for your service.

[@JorgeCruz-mi5gc]

Thank you for your support. We in 1-15 Mech appreciate the support you and others provided during OIF3.

[@828enigma6]

Greater love than this, that a man would lay down his life for a friend.

[@TheGallant67]

That dude is a total stand up brave guy. God bless him and his good deeds.

[@warfighter0645]

Long Live our fallen heroes, long live Mr. Cache. Let’s get him the honors he deserves. 🇺🇸

[@stevew.7034]

You are right! I would have never known his name had Ranger Villanueva not put it on his helmet. What a hero! I am not a big fan of the word "deserved" but SFC Cashe definitely earned the CMOH. Imagine all of the other heroic acts that go unknown to the public by our young men and women. These heroes are out there, we just don't hear about them.

[@riennetaira]

SSG Cache was a Drill Sergeant when I went through Infantry OSUT on Sand Hill, Ft Benning, with Aco 2/54. He was hard but fair and a quiet professional who inspired others through his words and actions instead of using fear. R.I.P. SFC Cache and thank you for your leadership and inspiring so many soldiers during a time when they are most impressionable. Even though he wasn't a Ranger, he lived up to the Ranger Creed and deserves to be saluted as one: RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

[@harrymallory7963]

Great video. Thank you! Figures that the S1/G1 would screw up a simple thing like a well deserved award.

[@Megamix472]

I hope Alwyn gets the MoH, rightly deserved. Thanks for telling this story of courage and sacrifice that would off been forgotten without your upload. R.I.P to those brave individuals

[@gabrielesteban8253]

Prior service Marine Corps Vet here. Heroes like SFC Alwyn Cashe are the reason I get out of bed and live life to the fullest. Hard not to tear up hearing his incredible story. This man's family deserves to have his award upgraded to an MoH. what SFC Alwyn Cashe did for his soldiers was nothing short of super human. It is a crime that he has not been awarded the medal of honor. God bless Alwyn, Cashe. God bless the Cashe family. and thank you for being the example of what a true hero is. I think about this great man at least once a week!

[@internetexplorer7143]

What I love about this channel is that he doesn’t just talk about US and UK military operations, he gives the spotlight to other militaries around the world. I feel like the militaries in other countries are always being overshadowed by the US and UK and they don’t get enough credit.

[@astrazenica7783]

So he was burning the whole time. I can't comprehend the bravery and motivation

[@MrMagoo-qx9ie]

He was awarded the medal of honour posthumously the other day. Hero .

[@moriorinvictus9054]

Hearing stories like these really hit home on how grateful we should all be to have true heroes in our midst that give life and limb for us each and every day. Man, I seriously have a huge lump in my throat from this video. God Bless him and his family. God truly took an amazing group of Heroes. RIP SFC Alwyn Cashe.

[@Corsaconcepts_]

His paper work is being reworked, this man will get the medal Of Honor He so deserves. His son graduated in fort Benning recently, same ground I graduated and his father as well. They have a training ground named after his father as well. God bless men like FS Cashe . Pittsburgh Steelers and Fonder Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva wrote his name on his helmet during one of the first few games of this season.. Honoring a true hero..

[@cbbees1468]

Names such as Capt. Evans of the USS Johnston, Audie Murphy, Chesty Puller, Gary Gordon, Randy Shugart, Jason Cunningham and Mike Monsoor should never be forgotten. There are many others of this same caliber that our civilization is indebted to. We'll always remember your bravery and sacrifice SFC Alwyn Cashe. This story was like cutting onions.

[@totalrobot]

PURE VALOR NOTHING less than a Medal Of Honor is what this man deserves, even if its posthumously. His legacy deserves it.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Very very brave men selflessly giving their lives to keep us all safe. May they rest in peace. Thank you for bringing this story of valour to our attention and thank you from the UK to the USA for always being by our side in time of need.

[@matthewpaluch777]

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

[@theroamingronin1019]

Thank you so much for making this video to honor SFC Cashe and the brave men who served with him. I was deployed to Baghdad at the time of Cashe's death and read about him rescuing soldiers from a Bradly and getting badly burned, but I never knew the details of his heroic sacrifice until now. There were so many acts of selfless bravery that occurred during this war, but most times we were too busy fighting to survive to emotionally process the events, learn the details of what happened, or count the lives lost. Your videos have helped me (and many others who fought in these conflicts) to weave fractured memories, after-action-reports, veteran rumors, and news reports into a more complete tapestry of the events that shaped our lives. Men such as Alwyn Cashe are legend and are deserving of recognition and memorial. Thank you.

[@danielschultz6470]

what a hero, my dad served with and knew him while they were on mackenzie he was on fob or out dealing with CA while it happened, i talked to him about it and he was upset that he only got a silver star but he was pretty happy when i told him about the upgrade to medal of honor

[@jakeclark66]

As a grateful, two-time returning veteran (83-88; 02-11), I feel a “missing” in my life for never having had the privilege of meeting this man. Man... what an absolute GIANT of a human being. RIP, SFC Cashe. You make me want to be a better person.

[@bigamemphis10]

Don't know how someone can hit the dislike button on this but salute to BIG SFC, a true hero

[@TheMainMayn]

😢 a hero. How much bravery he had to not only save his brothers from being trapped to death, but advising med staff to treat them first. RIP to them all 😔

[@geraldwest3428]

I love them all, no greater award than love! These are the great men who build America!

[@jongason660]

You know one look at this guy tell you he was a guy that was always a above and beyond the call of duty. I am so sorry for the loss of his life and the loss of our other soldiers. I'm sure his loss is still felt by his love one's.

[@42svb58]

Makes me proud to be part of this brotherhood. I still live and know the Creed of the NCO after 4 years and counting in the ANG.

[@leisimons6567]

I salute this hero. May he rest in peace

[@zaynevanbommel5983]

The mans bravery is undeniable The crucible of combat shows the true worth of a mans character. Even though every instinct is for a person to save himself in dire situations this man put those feelings aside and went back until all his brothers in arms were out of harms way love hath no greater sacrifice than to lay ones life down for another

[@j.settle6448]

The best men I have ever worked with and had the pleasure of knowing were during my military time. They NEVER ceased to amaze me with their selfless commitment, strength, and bravery!!! Those guys motivate me to this day and every day.

[@joshtaylor4980]

GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kc9602]

Now there's a Man whose name SHOULD be on the backs of EVERY sports teams shirt in the US! REST EASY, Sgt Cashe

[@LA-ep2nr]

Thanks for your valor as described and for your persistent efforts to rescue and save your comrades. You deserve the MOH. God bless and RIP.

[@RUHI4]

SFC Cashe, Alwyn = A legendary hero! The epitome of a Medal of Honor recipient!

[@ricomontoya6931]

On the 18th of May 2021 PFC Montoya and SGT Monaco will take part in a ceremony awarding sergeant 1st class cash and his family the medal of honour. I feel honoured that I will take part in a ceremony as great as this. RIP dog face soldier. -PFC Montoya

[@fetengineer9151]

I salute SFC Cashe... and, I concur with his Silver Star Medal upgrade to the Medal of Honor award. RIP.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

Update : Alwyn Cashe has just been approved for the Medal of Honor. Thank you mr. Cashe, I first heard your story when I was still a kid. The image of you on fire running back into the flames to save your brothers has stayed with me till this day. I’m an adult now and I sometimes still think about what kind of a man would do that. Not many. 15 years late, but Medal of Honour or not. I knew who Sgt Alwyn Cashe was. Thank you for making the world a lil bit freer. God bless, rip.

[@loladeleone7121]

True hero. To risk his own life and then refuse med care so his boys could have it. This is the definition of hero. Highest honors should go to him and others like him. Atta boy sir. Much respect.

[@shadypark78]

SFC Cashe refused evacuation several times. He WAS awarded the Medal of Honor. Rock of the Marne.

[@jnmcc7782]

Cometh the hour cometh the man , RIP AC & the rest of the brave crew.....We will never forget the sacrifice all our Soldiers in the West make & have made

[@Norseman1106]

Well done. I served in his sister company Baker 1-15IN from 2004-2011 and this video did SFC Cashe justice. Thank you for that.

[@shevchenko7cfc941]

I'm so Grateful for his sacrifice and I'm so beyond happy he'll be awarded the Medal of Honor he so greatly deserves tomorrow. Rest easy hero.

[@montyburnz]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to keep SFC Alwyn Cashe's deeds and legacy alive. I never heard the story until today.

[@infidelapostate3094]

Not all _heroes_ wear capes, some just sport E7 stripes. _Much respect to SFC Cashe_ and to all the _other vets_ who suffered injuries and are _still_ suffering silently today.

[@jhvoojh]

WHAT A MAN. in awe of such a giant amongst shrinkers. Thanks Alwyn.

[@BombproofCraftsman]

I served with 1/15 on the next rotation to Iraq in 2007. We named our combat outpost after SFC Cashe (COP Cashe). He deserves the MOH in my opinion & in the opinions of the men who were there that day.

[@damuses1452]

Rest in Peace. Tragic story. I hope their family and loved ones are doing okay. Life must go on.

[@pigroper5]

I hope this man receives the Medal of Honor even if its for his family. Quite a heroic action, glad the story was told.

[@Nathan-Roman]

Glad to hear that this hero will finally be receiving the Medal of Honor all these years later

[@rogerj412]

I wonder how many people would have known about this if not for Alejandro Villanueva wearing SFC Cashe's name on his helmet.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

His actions were well known in military circles

[@7428marcus]

Don’t dilute yourself, maybe YOU didn’t know about this- Alwyn Cashe has been a well known name in the military for over a decade and had a base named after him in Iraq.

[@tdcninja4143]

I knew about it many years ago. The Infantry community is a very tight-knit one.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

Why are you watching the NFL if you care about real hero’s ?

[@louiswolff3251]

It's been widely known for many years in every circle of the military community, I have been out for 31 years and knew about his story right after it happened and have supported the efforts of having his award upgraded to the MOH, there are 14 million vets and I'd bet a good number of them knew his name and story long before this football season, I commend the player for choosing SFC Cashe's name to display however.

[@ericreed4535]

Thank you Hero of Heroes. May your loved ones have peace and comfort to accompany the IMMENSE pride they have of you.

[@louiswolff3251]

There is no greater love then to lay down one's life for his brothers, may he RIP in the comfort of Gods arms for eternity, a true Hero, and finally being recognized as such with having his award upgraded rightfully so to the MOH, 💙🙏🏻😢

[@fxckyousmithy7143]

Was just looking for Alwyn on your channel last night, then you post today. God bless Alwyn, a real American hero.

[@tommcclelland119]

I’m an old Veteran, but I absolutely cannot keep myself from shedding a tear when I watch this video. Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends….

[@chris-vj5wu]

Thank you for telling stories of these brave and selfless warriors!these stories are important and need to be told.