Live Rescue: Helping a Veteran (Season 2) | A&E

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[@DARK-hr8ni]

A&E ho u comment 3 days ago

[@Zanooz]

@@DARK-hr8ni because it was uploaded 3 days ago just scheduled for today

[@brightgarinson3099]

You guys bent the knee when you took down LivePD.

[@angeljuarez1529]

Que want when you going when you cuando when you going when you going could when you going when you going when you going when you going cops when you going when you

[@angeljuarez1529]

What when policia you want cops this

[@Rileysworld727]

That cop was awesome "the AO is clear" he was trying to make him feel safe when nothing was making sense. We need to do alot more to take care of our veterans. They fought for us and our government abandoned them.

[@roccobro]

Wasn't just the government that abandoned them. Leftists made it "uncool" to support our military!

[@stiffyuh55]

J nielsen Thats literally not what happened this isnt supposed to be political quit making it. He has ptsd. He fought for our country and the government does nothing to support and help him and many others who have ptsd.

[@97TP]

@@roccobro It's never been political, the VA has been underfunded for years. Our government struggles to give the VA the funding it deserves every year. There's so many vets now that the marginal budget increases Congress votes on isn't enough.

[@cinnamon-skateboarding5987]

Exactly the plot of metal gear. But I totally agree, vets should be living in awesome conditions with access to mental and physical care at no cost.

[@insertname8042]

@@roccobro Get over yourself. The main reason this guy was even in Iraq and became like this is because of warmongering right-wingers. "I've always been amazed that the very people forced to live in the worst parts of town, go to the worst schools, and who have it the hardest, are always the first to step up to defend. They serve so that we don't have to. They offer to give up their lives so that we can be free. It's remarkable, their gift to us. And all they ask for in return is that we never send them into harm's way unless it's absolutely necessary. Will they ever trust us gain?" //Michael Moore

[@wyattr5894]

Shows how America needs to do better with helping veterans with ptsd

[@stylianospanikidis4843]

My guy you are making yourself sound dumb,they handled the situation well

[@DEtechtube]

​@@stylianospanikidis4843 He is not talking about the people in this video but overall.

[@yamaal7117]

You are dumb 🤡🤡 the U.S government can do better in helping veterans such as programs to prevent them being on the streets, this could have been prevented if proper measures were in place.​@stylianospanikidis4843

[@seanl7856]

@@stylianospanikidis4843 My guy, you're truly dumb. He is talking about how the veteran got to this point.

[@imscruffy5488]

MAGA will take of him. Or not. Dont worry TRUMP will take care of us cult members first.

[@byJoltt]

This poor guy man. Served his country, he’s on probation, and he has horrible PTSD. Nothing but love for this guy

[@jacobcooper4760]

White Rider so you’re okay with millions of people that includes innocent children and women being overrun and slaughtered by Muslim Countries that want to take their freedoms away. Last time I checked we Americans are supposed too stand up for the weak, and protect freedom at any cost, foreign or domestic

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Jacob Cooper USA is NOT the worlds police force. Stay in your own country and the world would be a much better place.

[@jacobcooper4760]

NorthWest Firefighter you’re such an uncultured person😂 I was born on this rock I’m gonna go see as much of it as possible lmao

[@jacobcooper4760]

NorthWest Firefighter also I didn’t know it was policing when you would be fighting for people’s freedom.

[@s.a.8548]

White Rider Oh so it’s the Muslims in Congress fault for sending Americans to go die in foreign countries? Lmao buddy please go look up your history and who’s actually behind all this.

[@Dont-Be-Mad-Be-Glad]

As a veteran, this just absolutely rips my heart to shreds. I was in Afghanistan, but never outside the wire. I can’t even imagine the things he saw. Our government needs to do better by our service members. They need to do better about education on mental health benefits and getting people easier access. Upon my return home from Afghanistan in May 2021 it took almost a year for them to get me and my buddies into “reintegration”. By that point, people could have died had they not been seen by a civilian physician. We need to do better. Serious kudos to these medics for the way they handled this. Using military verbiage, and being patient with him was so necessary. Thank you for that.

[@anthonyglantz4514]

Thank your for your service!

[@nuvcrossbackit4361]

Your government needs to learn to stay home and not teaching every one how to live

[@SilverStardust]

Thank you for your service.

[@raizel2601]

@@nuvcrossbackit4361welp if ur country is literally get invaded for stupid excuse ye then u will be happy to get help

[@amitkenan3878]

@@nuvcrossbackit4361 Because life in Iran and Afghanistan is like a pleasure cruise? And don't act like Russia didn't invade and is still invading other countries

[@tacticalministries3508]

The best person to help a vet is a fellow vet "The AO is clear" "I was downrange" "I'm a friendly" He knew the right way to speak to him

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

What he really needed was to hear a Sargent yelling commands. That would have gotten a subservient response out of him.

[@tacticalministries3508]

@@Hipsters_N_Hippies no man...you dont yell at someone having an episode Just no

[@TheKkf1015]

@@Hipsters_N_Hippies no, he was already in a ready to fight state. yelling at him could have caused his mind to put him in a full battle mindset. the entire time he was holding position to defend and watch, only ready to fight if engaged. telling him in a calm but firm manner those things was the best they could have done.

[@masterchief9177]

I'm going to assume he was also in the service too, the certain way among how combat guys talk, grunts, fellow veterans folks to each other. Now for this scenario, he could relate or empathize with the guy, so the officer could take the appropriate approach towards the vet. Not only that, but the specific places he mentioned too, (now I'm not %100 guarantee he is) made me think so.

[@orion7326]

@@Hipsters_N_Hippies Yes exactly. Here in India veterans often live in army communities and more often than not the unit commander comes in and yells orders to someone who's suffering like this. It works like magic.

[@LuisMartinez-im8rq]

Dude him coming back to reality literally knocked him out. . . That’s how you know his PTSD is really serious. Prayers for him

[@VD-ky2ft]

This is the most severe ptsd youll see. Im a vet with ptsd, but this is someone who is probably going to live in VA medical centers until old age. This is when medicine and therapy dosent do much

[@livinglikericky3898]

Sad to see someone who served the country in a state like this smh we need more help for our veterans

[@bettemimi4951]

Broke my heart to watch this. 💔

[@crazycouter]

We have the same over here in the UK with some of our veterans suffering from PTSD and it is not nice at all and a lot of them are living on the streets as homeless people, Not nice for anyone and more so for a soldier that has served his/her country to be living like scavengers on the street, The armed forces and the government should be doing more for those people in need,

[@mered30]

I completely agree. I appreciate veterans but seeing this just makes me very sad

[@mememo3764]

Been in this situation. Unless you pump us full of meds not much helps. And most of us dont want that. Sometimes we can respond to prolonged exposure therapy, but some like this guy it probably wouldn't work.

[@tylerfisher3617]

I just wonder what that man could possibly have seen to make him react like that. I genuinely wish the best for him and any vet going through anything like this. 😔 This is sad.

[@phxzedior6823]

they gave their life for their country, physically, and mentally.

[@1froggyboi402]

When he had flashbacks he imagines holding a pistol instead of a rifle so you have to think about what situation he was in to switch to it

[@tsotighguy]

Used to work at a convenience store and had an older Vietnam vet who would come in to hang out most days for an hour or two. He'd stand around and converse or read his paper and greet customers. Every once in a while he'd come in looking disheveled and unkempt. Those days when the change machine would noisily dole out coins or someone jangled their car keys, he'd get down in a stance like the gentleman in the video, ghost gun pulled from its ghost holster, ready to take on an enemy. He liked to gather veterans together to go to funerals for other veterans who had little to no family. He passed away last week and seeing this video made me miss him that much more, for we have so much work to do when it comes to caring for our mentally worn down veterans. There are many more like the veteran in this video.

[@calamityjayne9903]

I hope you went to his funeral 🙏 RIP soldier.

[@s55tim]

I’m sorry for your loss hope you feel better I’m sure he made lots of people proud

[@tsotighguy]

@@calamityjayne9903 sadly, he actually didn't have one due to all that's going on. He'll be cremated and put to rest where other employees plan to visit and place flowers.

[@calamityjayne9903]

@@tsotighguy Did you look into the Veterans places to see if they would bury him ? Hopefully with all the fan-fare that he deserves being a veteran ?

[@calamityjayne9903]

Could you call some Veteran places and speak to some one and share his story that you shared with us ?

[@davemathews7890]

He's lucky he has such a patient and level-headed mom. It's clear she really cares for him.

[@User0000000000000004]

As opposed to all those moms who hate their children?

[@davemathews7890]

@@User0000000000000004 Yes, some women hate their children so much, they physically abuse them.

[@hagamapama]

There are too many of those you know.@@User0000000000000004

[@CashLovesJesus]

@@User0000000000000004exactly

[@chiyo-chanholocaust8143]

You can tell this has happened a lot since the mom is not even phased by it anymore. Poor dude, I wish him the best

[@connorlucas3902]

This is incredibly sad... at one point he was 18 years old and excited to serve. God bless our veterans and their families.

[@bellaisme1761]

I had the exact same thought!!!!! And now he is a broken young man 😟

[@chelseaamara7218]

I totally understand this. 😣 But the usa has to better. Stop invading countries like the middle east or africa... The small people like the guy in the video are fighting wars for billionaires in suits on wall street. It's so sad.

[@kroakie4]

They fight to help people in oppressed countries too.

[@alphasheep7116]

@@chelseaamara7218 USA saved Asia from communist always know that before committing dumb thing!

[@nobodyatall5393]

@@kroakie4 bruh He was in Iraq You know what america was doing there? Occupying Iraq for its natural recources and killing civilians

[@RobbyTripp]

That officer is great, identified himself with name rank branch and ID, let this poor brother know he was really a friendly. God bless all of these guys. Thank you for your service to both men as well!

[@jayharris3388]

I feel so bad for this guy we need to do more to help veterans

Jay Harris stop sending boys to wars like in Afghanistan is a good start

[@briarrr__]

@ Who else is going to fight our wars? You? Do you want our country to perish?

[@jacksamunster4407]

Just execute them

[@Jack-uu6dj]

Lapis Eye Why would we execute people who served our country?

[@Jack-uu6dj]

nomar Dinkleberg They were killing terrorists that were murdering innocent civilians.

[@selenajarv8763]

Human mind is terrifying His brain really thinks he's in combat

[@kenzyml3810]

You have no idea what your mind can do

[@abc123-ic1qr]

He was in a combat wasn't he?

[@wheresislexi]

@@abc123-ic1qr technically yes. but a ptsd flashback episode mentally transports someone back to where they were mentally/emotionally when the trauma was happening. he isn't in iraq, but his body feels like he's back there because he's triggered back to that state.

[@iiyyxxnn]

Yes its just trying to protect him and cope.

[@Stndr-iq6yn]

@@wheresislexihe shouldn’t of been there in the first place 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@psychedforlife7176]

This is heartbreaking. Our poor veterans need care and proper support not probation or more stress. I wonder what he was like before all this happened?

[@TeknoVkng]

Most likely a regular guy. I had to deal with this growing up. My Dad served over in the gulf and he was not the same nor was he the same ever again. We all need to come together and help our troops, vets, law enforcement, neighbors, and friends. Do a little bit, because a little is better than nothing and a lot of little stuff can add up to a big thing!

[@ElitKiller-ic5xf]

His po is probably working with the fact he has PTSD I’m sure he’ll be fine in terms of that. But I pray for this guy I have nothing but love and respect for him 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rjs1jd]

@@ElitKiller-ic5xf purple hearts are very appropriate! 5000% sure

[@rjs1jd]

@@ElitKiller-ic5xf purple heart are very appropriate for him and his service to our COUNTRY and our ALLIES and they not only fight for the USA they fight for the sake of humanity and Justice! Like to add u got my support 5000% sure

[@wilberguzman8514]

rjs1jd unnecessary wars isn’t fighting for justice.

[@melliethemua7388]

So heartbreaking. The same happened to my cousin. He was such a different person beforehand. He was so funny, outgoing & he was so excited to go into the army & serve his country. After serving in Iraq & a few deployments, he was diagnosed with severe PTSD & schizophrenia. 💔😔 Everyday is a struggle for him now.

[@informitas0117]

I'm a schizophrenic too and I can only say he appreciate the help even if it might hard to see that sometimes.

[@bannedaccount3175]

I am sorry to hear that.

[@xmurisfurderx]

He probably has PTSD, but the schizophrenia is a misdiagnosis

[@Mere-Lachaiselongue]

@@xmurisfurderx schizophrenia isn't diagnosed anymore, only schizoaffective disorder is so tat person was most likely lying

[@joncron2997]

As a combat veteran suffering from ptsd, this breaks my heart on so many different levels.

[@snipermaster10001]

Thank you for your service

[@chloekit4861]

How do you deal with everyday life after being in combat & forced to kill

[@ik2254]

How actually PTSD manifests itself? I have no clue what a person like in the video feels. What makes your brain short circuit like that? What goes through you mind during an episode?

[@krupuck3712]

It is real PTSD come because kill innocent people for government get oil?

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

Sir,please know that you are not only respected fully,but we all love you,too.

[@Noctessa]

I have to talk my husband out of episodes. Instead of fighting he breaks down sobbing asking for his dead brothers in arms. It's so sad to see these issues and even years later they're still back there. Bless our troops

[@donniebrascowitz3305]

Your husbands very fortunate to be with someone like you. I hope he and yourself are doing well!

[@eternalwheel]

"Men don't cry because they are weak. Men cry because they have been strong for too long"

[@hysteria-tragedy]

tell him that we are very gratefull for his service, may god bless him!

[@jig-ga]

PTSD is no joke, poor guy

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@Muro ya man) :

[@sophiac-ops5007]

What is PTSD?

[@gamangaman8467]

@@sophiac-ops5007 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

[@monkeygaming4837]

@@sophiac-ops5007 shell shock

[@Tony_zr]

@@sophiac-ops5007 it’s a trauma disorder

[@Alexp36500]

The BEST I've seen them handle someone with PTSD. That was beautiful. Speak to him in veteran language and just wait for it to end... it always does eventually. So glad this went well.

[@LilCurtisKeepASwitch-m9r]

Just so yall know, when the officer was saying "The AO is clear" he was trying to connect with the vet by using code words that are used on the front lines "AO" stands for "Area of Operation". Although I know some of you probably knew that.

[@user-xl1my5ux1p]

Thanks for the explanation. I'm a non-English speaker, so I was wondering what AO means. Btw, I think the paramedic you're talking about is actually a police officer.

[@urielgrey]

Thank you i appreciate your explanation!

[@elhurricane1706]

I knew this, but I appreciate you explaining it!

[@RAWRxLIKExPANDA]

you going to tell us we need to breathe oxygen, drink water, and eat to survive next

[@3ChZer0]

In their minds and eyes Humanity is just a Word.

[@dimetime35c]

Our veterans deserve better! He gave his nation his life for how many years he served. He should be in a care facility run by the military to treat and assist those returning with mental illness.

[@FatelState1]

You hate to see this. PTSD is a horrible thing

[@billyJasonMichael]

this had me crying because i could relate to the sensation that there are threats all around from surviving someone trying to kil you.

[@eliteclassicdetailing]

Question ? Doesn`t the USA Government give support to people like this ? Its hard to watch but heartbreaking. Only reason why asking cause I live in Australia. The Police and everyone handled him very well good to see.

[@luln7072]

David Baker they better help them cuz they’re like that because of the government

[@rjs1jd]

@White Rider Elit3 Killer253 purple heart are very appropriate for him and his service to our COUNTRY and our ALLIES and they not only fight for the USA they fight for the sake of humanity and Justice! Like to add u got my support 5000% sure

[@rjs1jd]

@Elisha Elit3 Killer253 purple heart are very appropriate for him and his service to our COUNTRY and our ALLIES and they not only fight for the USA they fight for the sake of humanity and Justice! Like to add u got my support 5000% sure

[@JeffreyOsb]

As a combat veteran with a service related disability due to my time in Iraq... I'm so sorry. You're not alone brother. Take your time, seek help. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you strong. There's medication and counseling that can help. Also, if you don't have it, seek military disability. Regardless of what you've heard the VA has been great to me and will help you as you need it. Thank you for your service.

[@VD-ky2ft]

With you bro. This is a hard vid to watch made me cry a lot. I never was the same either but im thankful i dont have complete dissacociation. Which is rare, this poor guy.

[@sean3533]

Thank you for your service Zach. You’ve given more than we should have ever taken from you.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Mr.Zack🪖 is very strong man...very...I wish all the best. Great respect 🕊️👋

[@LittleFarmer14]

God bless you sir. I’m sorry our nation is so lacking right now in helping you and your fellow countrymen. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for protecting me and my friends while we sat in school completely oblivious to the fighting you men went through. I love you all❤

[@sdguy123]

People don't understand how this happens to a person. In some cases it builds slowly. Every intense situation adds to your internal stress and it keeps building until one day you're freaking out and can't understand why. Sometimes you're just on autopilot and have no control over what you're doing in extreme cases. I feel for this man and I hope the doctors can find something to make his life easier.

[@jstewart845ss]

Can't friggen imagine.

[@Lúin216]

Probably due to all the brain washing the government has done to this poor souls to fight for the jews’ backyard. Sad.

[@VD-ky2ft]

Shut up

[@josephohanian6729]

My best friend suffered from ptsd, he took his life about 2 and a half years ago now. I miss him to this day and I love seeing people get the help they deserve and need

[@nubslife2200]

Im sorry for your loss

[@autumnm6599]

The way the officer was talking to him telling him he was a friendly and that the AO was clear and was super sweet and supportive. This whole vid gave me a new perspective on PTSD.

[@Giopowered]

Im 20 years old experiencing this from my first year in the navy. Machine blowing in flames in my face. Except i yell and often be more aggressive. I pray for all vets to heal

[@Cienfuegos.]

May you all end up like him

[@Giopowered]

@@Cienfuegos. thank you for being negative. I hope you find love elsewhere away from me

[@chrisolson5071]

Take good care of this veteran! He needs help, he helped our country! Our country needs to do more for our veterans

[@RockinLoud360]

how many kids did he shoot though?

[@tthesurvivalist7737]

@@RockinLoud360 why should it matter

[@pi3316]

@@RockinLoud360 army bad me good

[@Fred5612]

I hope he’s found help, and more importantly peace.

[@hectorx-xx3xs]

@@RockinLoud360 excuse me thats insane ur saying he shooting enemy combatans not kids

[@briskbronco8292]

I’m literally crying for this vet right now.

[@User0000000000000004]

That's the difference between civilized culture and places like India.

[@violentbadger1847]

no shame in saying this made me shed a tear

[@yojon4905]

There is no shame in crying.

[@d2a007]

Right there with you, hard to watch.

[@darkcrow9]

there is no shame in crying nor looking for a better world

[@ABC-dw7pe]

As man what a poor guy. No one should have gone to Iraq 😞 what an effort disgrace the whole thing was

[@da40flyer]

Never any shame in crying man.

[@seanl7856]

Never seen a better police interaction with a veteran. Thank you.

[@arrib528]

This guy needs a companion I'm shocked they haven't offered him a support dog with this severe PTSD. There are channels that will help just have to know who to reach out to. Hope he gets with the right people.

[@SeamHead33]

how do you know what he has and hasn't been offered?

[@jonnwray960]

The Veterans Administration has ruled that service dogs have not been shown to help Vets with PTSD. Therefore, only a handful of Vets get dog from the VA. It's B.S. I know, it's a $$$ thing since trained Service Dogs are expensive.

[@joeswansonthesimphunter2612]

@@jonnwray960 the only vets that get service dogs usually are blind or deaf from service, or they were severely wounded during service

[@jonnwray960]

@@joeswansonthesimphunter2612 Sorry Joe, that's not a 100% correct. Yes, blind, deaf vets get service dogs thru the VA, the VA contracts with a legit service dog training group near it's medical facility. The same goes for seriously wounded vets as well as you mentioned. For years, the VA has claimed that their was no evidence that service dogs were any help to the disabled. The real story is that the V.A. didn't want to spend the approximately $25K per trained dog. Just recently, Congress grew tired of the V.A.'s B.S. and ordered the V.A. to immediately supply vets with dogs. There is a program that has been a huge success for the vets. In some prisons, inmates can volunteer, and if selected, are matched up with a dog to teach the dog to be a service dog for a vet. It is a win-win-win situation. First, the dogs come from county/city pounds, humane shelters, rescue shelters, etc. So the dogs get a 2nd chance at life, they will be well cared for in a new home, and they will have a job to perform..........dogs are happy when they can work. Next, the disabled vet gets a dog, trained suited to their needs and disabilities. Then, the inmate..........he/she gets a rewarding task to perform. The dog is with them 24/7, the inmate feeds, trains, plays, sleeps with the dog. The inmate learns responsibility, a skill that can transfer to the outside world. The V.A. wins, only a handful of staff will be needed at each prison. The staff will be needed to train the inmates on how to train the dogs, how to care for the dogs physically, supervise the program, purchase and distribute supplies, and make progress reports to the V.A. I know a great deal about the service dog issue.......I have a service dog, and I was lead to her by the V.A.

[@derekv8534]

@@jonnwray960 also need to point out the stipulations to qualify for a service dog are pretty extreme. The veteran has to be verifiable clean and sober for atleast one year. The veteran has to have their own home or live with someone who has been designated as a caregiver. If the veteran has a history of suicidal thoughts they must be deemed to no longer be any threat to themselves. The list goes on, which sadly drives away applicants.

[@pufferfish5980]

I feel bad for the man, that’s a guy who was willing to sacrifice his life to protect us. Even in this state, look at his posture and awareness, it is built into the muscle and mind, i can not imagine the horrible days and nights he went through. Veteran deserves more attention and funding.

[@sunnykipdenny9097]

Thank god he has his Mum’s love and support, a lot of veterans don’t have family support at all and that makes it even sadder.

[@Coyote-wm5op]

I’m so glad these guys acknowledged and respected him and his situation

[@bluesnake4626]

They have definitely been trained on how to deal with a situation like with well through the use of de-escalation tactics. Just goes to show how useful training and education on how to properly deal with situations like this can be. Because without it this could have ended much differently.

[@jakecwiek07]

Not a video for jokes, hard to watch.

[@psychedforlife7176]

I'm glad some people like you get it. I found this video absolutely heartbreaking and a reminder of how much our veterans need us.

[@GariboGames]

Im not even from the us and this breaks me, to sad to see this :(

[@Zanooz]

sad to think someone could even crack a chuckle to something like this. This is horrifically sad

[@sarahkristensen]

Boost and Buds who's joking?

[@jakecwiek07]

Sarah Lise Kristensen early commenters

[@익명-p3m9q]

I'm a former South Korea Marine. I have participated in drill with U.S marine several times to fight against North korea. I know how much U.S marine contribute to the peace not only for my country but for far east Asia. We owe you a lot. Thank you for your service and hope he gets better soon.

[@denycare]

This is just heartbreaking... I hope he gets all the help he deserves and needs :/

[@theposelytimes6115]

I’m not gonna lie I shed a tear watching this

[@richrodgers2267]

The human mind is so complex

[@booxwee3804]

@crisb8713 His mind was tortured

[@maryjanejonez762]

Trauma actually 'rewires' the brain. Good that these officers were able to handle this man with respect.

[@fx_fleep]

@@maryjanejonez762 cuz these officers know what they are doing

[@heydavid4883]

We live in a society

[@charliekk3377]

Most complicated biological computer on the planet

[@crowntsp]

Man that officer is amazing he did exactly what needed to be done reassured him that the Area was clear Excellent job

[@susananderson1071]

The good thing is now this officer and fire rescue now know about the PTSD and seizures as well as how to safely work with him. I hope they usw this as a training video for recruits. Great job to his Mom and parole officer for getting the necessary information out.

[@eampamp4594]

My heart is crying seeing this. Hope he will be okay. He deserves a good life.

[@s_p_a_c_e_m_a_n]

Heart goes out to this guy.....in his mind he is back over there.....I hope he gets the help he needs.

[@wilhelminavonbismarck370]

Those first responders were just so wonderful to that Veteran . So nice and not judgmental, those people were so amazing ❤️

[@jakemitch3953]

Man that’s hard to watch. Hopefully he can get the help he needs.

[@carson7274]

I intended to watch this to see fellow firefighters treat a possible injured veteran.... what I saw made me tear up a little because ptsd is real and can cause traumatic stress with serious depression. I have depression and never have I wanted to cry more over watching something until now.

[@SnuffySpaghetti]

You don't get this level of trauma pushing paper in a field office, this man saw some wicked things. I feel horrible, he shouldn't have to live like this.

[@johnford9070]

Lots of people see crazy combat. Note that many have severe PTSD like this. You just hear about it in the news

[@MoneyBoyCJ]

@@johnford9070 some people are more prone to this kind of trauma response than others, everyone copes differently. It’s still sad.

[@Siegefya]

I hate sentiment like this. I'm a grunt and I know pogs who been through more than some grunts. In the infantry anything can happen to anybody...combat role or support. And even outside of the infantry. Mortor IDF on a FOB can have people pretty messed up as well...that happened several times during GWOT bro.

[@wojtekwilk3938]

Not only saw but DID some wicked things unfortunately, more often than not PTSD comes as a result of reacting in a very deadly way to a dangerous situation.

[@willthetrill4849]

I think in one part of this video, the mother mentioned that he saw his army friend die by getting blown in half in Iraq

[@theironmarshmallowg3932]

Im so glad he had a brother in arms to help him and speak in military terms to him. That probably helped alleviate the situation

[@metalman8893]

Out of all the videos i have seen by this channel, this one hits the hardest. It brakes my heart to know that so many ppl in America don't care about the ppl who fight to keep them safe and free..

[@stacymeadows95]

Thank you for showing what’s it’s like to have an episode. God Bless this man and his amazing mother. Caregivers are the often unsung heroes for our heroes with PTSD. ❤️

[@chefcook09]

It really breaks my heart to see veterans like this. With their traumas and seizures, and their never be the same person again.

[@abztract1]

This is absolutely HEARTBREAKING! I am actually tearing seeing this. 😢 America needs to do MUCH more for Veterans!!!!!!

[@N0DE86]

Poor guy, hope he gets peace someday. Those officers and EMS did such a good job handling the situation with respect.

[@ashleyhunter21]

I can’t begin to imagine what this brave vet has been through. Hopefully, he gets some kind of permanent helpful treatment. Poor guy.

[@DeathAngelHRA]

I'd like to throw back a few cold ones with this dude. Nobody understands a veteran other than another veteran. Regardless of service branch, we're all brothers and always do what we can for each other to make it through another day. We all have our moments.

[@Vicari0usly]

I wish nothing but healing and peace for this man. This is truly heartbreaking seeing a world where we willingly send our troops to be killed or traumatized. But offer them no help once they get home

[@marcoreactkr2226]

This made me cry I have a cousin who this happens to and I wouldn’t wish this on anyone God bless his heart for giving his life for America I wish America would just give as much back as he did

[@Dave_Dejack]

When the officer said I’m a friendly, the tears started falling. I have ptsd and want to thank those out there who help others

[@borgir3451]

i just shead i tear watching this i cant even imagine what horror he has seen on is service on iraq to be that messed up .

[@AaronCabb]

It was kind of hard to hear over all of the other sounds and people talking, but the mom said that he saw his friend's dismembered arm holding onto his shoulder and the rest of his friend's body was off to the right of him. I can only imagine how traumatic that was on him mentally. I wish Zack the best and hope he gets all help the help he needs.

[@natthebrat652]

This made me cry for what our veterans have to go through and how much our government has failed them. They laid their lives on the line and this is how their government repays them. So heartbreaking.

[@TheRealLukeXD]

This is so sad. Wish him the best.

[@yoggsaron5895]

God bless this man for serving his country. And God bless the firefighters for handling the situation correctly

[@kathyaronson2104]

Thank you fellow Americans for all your heartfelt comments towards this veteran. And a big thank you to all who have served our country and have to endure PTSD every day. Love you.

[@GhostDrummer]

“All gave some...Some gave all” In my opinion, this man gave all. Stay strong Zack...and thank you.

[@ravensfan7986]

Man this breaks my heart. No one should have to go through this. Prime example of the sacrifices our military takes to keep us safe. People like him are the reason we can have the freedoms we do. Wish all the best to him and him family. If you happen to read this thank you for your service, it doesn't go unnoticed!

[@noobencesar]

Never seen PTSD as real as this, poor guy, and to remember that there are thousands more just makes me so sad 😔 Love from Sweden

[@l_Live_In_Oregon]

This was difficult to watch, I started to cry. I feel so sorry for this Vet. I hope and pray he will get the help he needs. Glad to see he was treated with respect.

[@stevietryeverything902]

At ease soldier, you have done enough for your country.. At ease brother ❤

[@ohemdoublegee]

I have PTSD and I wish even 4% of people in my life were this compassionate. These POs and responders are wonderful

[@ohemdoublegee]

@@cuteface88 I found the nerd virgin incel lol.

[@tonyreyn7451]

It saddens me to see a Veteran suffer they came but a big o art of them is still were they fought , Thank You For Youre Service

[@blueninja115]

This breaks my heart. I'm tearing up right now. That man has seen more than anyone should ever see. He sacrificed his sanity to keep people safe. I really hope he can get some help.

[@letgo_racing9823]

i hope this man has found comfort in his life. what makes me sad is he looks like he would be carrying his sidearm. which in combat you rarely use your sidearm, he thinks this is the last stand when he gets like this. may you find peace, the AO is clear. you can rest.

[@moun7522]

I'm not an american but this made me drop tears of heartbreak.. so devastating to watch.. i wish him well 💔💔

[@samanders2676]

Actual dissociation, actual PTSD. This is heartbreaking.

[@angelsmith2101]

This definitely broke my heart to a million pieces, Zach thank you for your service, you we all should definitely give you more than what you are getting. You are a brave young man and I hope and pray you get the treatment that you need. ❤❤❤

[@johnfromG.L.O]

I worked with a gentleman at a dominos (he is a delivery driver doesn’t need the job does it for fun) but he was a ranger in the army got out after I think ten year and he has ptsd and he is a recovering drug addict and when we would talk sometimes he would drift off in a story because of the stuff going through his head. I have so much respect for those in the military because of my family members who have been in and because I shall be a service member after I graduate college. Thank you to all service members we don’t do enough for you guys

[@Lucarin1]

Very happy how his mom wasn't adding on stress and was leading the servicemen through her son's condition calmly

[@elizabethlindsey6646]

My husband has moments like this.sometimes the best thing you can do is talk him through it. PTSD is a serious mental disorder and needs to be talked about more. Not just for veterans but everyone who has been through trauma.

[@MrNiccholas]

Thank you for including non-veterans in your comment. I'm not a Vet, but about 1½ years ago I was in a rollover car accident and suffered a TBI. As a result of the accident I now struggle with PTSD. Before my accident I'd heard about PTSD and flashbacks, but I never really understood what it meant or what it involved. I didn't understand how vivid and real feeling a flashback could be. Thankfully my episodes are becoming less frequent, but during particularly bad ones it takes over all my senses and it truly seems like I'm back in the middle of my accident. The first time I had a flashback it was terrifying. Mine is only from a car accident, I can't even imagine what these veterans are going through. I'm exhausted right now after going through a particularly bad episode this evening that was triggered by seeing a really bad rollover crash so fresh that no police or EMS had had a chance to respond yet even though the fire station was only 2 blocks away. I'm glad I have a better understanding of PTSD, I just wish I could have learned about it a different way.

[@dee.snuts88]

No he doesn't

[@jumbokeg1348]

It’s so sad with his mum you can just tell the way she talks about it it happens OFTEN to him. Thanks you for your service zach I really hope you get the help you need

[@schmidty9536]

We need fellow veterans to talk with fellow veterans they are the only people that can understand and reassure that can call out that they are home and its all good.

[@Monose_]

I'm pretty tough-skinned, not many things can get to me, but this is absolutely heartbreaking. This country needs to do more for its Veterans to try and get them the help they not only need but deserve. God speed Zach.

[@ozii-cl4bw]

same,i never really cry but this did touch me,wow.

[@harrypatt7708]

Breaks my heart what happens to these guys that gave there “life” while also risking losing it completely. We need more for people like this, I love you man, thank you. I wish I could give you a hug.

[@20089sgtprice]

I suffer from the same type of seizures, they handled that situation amazingly

[@crazypete3759]

these are the people we should be protesting for!

[@Bertus1987]

As others already mentioned... how incredibly sad.. rarely see such a sad thing. This is such "a such far from my bed show" i just basically can't imagine what the guy is going through. Hope he received some proper help and something like a helping dog.

[@urielgrey]

A service dog came to my mind as well. Seeing this makes me think of people w the same ptsd who have service dogs explaining how much they helped them. I think of one man saying he could tell his dog all the things he couldn't tell anyone else and how much that had helped him. Watching this just breaks my heart.

[@D4veJap4n]

When someone said "nice work man" I teared up. This poor man fought for us all and now we have to look after him. X

[@jonb2911]

This brought me to tears. Some service men (and women) never do come back home, physically nor mentally.

[@jimmehlich6093]

I am a vet and got treatment at the VA hospital for my PTSD its a horrible thing to live with and how it tortures your mind. I have it for life. The treatment has helped me alot. I sometimes feel suicidal or want to hurt someone. I would not wish this on my worst enemy.

[@TaylorBloomqvist]

I’d love to hear more about your experiences and how you feel, you’ve been through a lot and could use an extra pair of ears.

[@SweetLove_87]

I'm sorry 🥺❤ thank you for your service.

[@TonyRios]

This made me want to cry.

[@zacharybrown8581]

This breaks my heart. Got nothing but love for you brother. Fellow soldier who served in Afghanistan and Iraq also experience ptsd with extreme visions and flash backs. Breaks my heart so very much to see my brothers go threw this knowing how the government doesn't assist to much for people like us.

[@umpireoba]

I was a upset that A&E would show this but the truth hurts. We need to support our veterans more than ever. God bless all of them. 🇺🇸

[@psychedforlife7176]

I think people need to see the truth of what combat related PTSD looks like because then we can't ignore the problem and might have a chance to help improve the situation. Usually the comments are filled with crude jokes but everyone in this comment section seems genuinely concerned for him and other veterans after seeing this.

[@Kvicksilver]

Poor dude, can't imagine the horrors that he has witnessed to put him in such a state.

[@cadenbmx9971]

It’s really tough watching our vets be so lost and the support they get is not enough!

[@megankelly4512]

I have nothing but respect for this man and the people that helped him out.

[@MrCristian562]

This was very heartbreaking and eye opening to just how much trauma vets go through. Hopefully he gets the help he needs.