BRCC Presents: Luke Ryan

Soldier, author, and poet Luke Ryan is a stalwart American with a unique perspective on what it means to be American. From his humble upbringing in the mountains of Pakistan to his time as a US Army Ranger, Ryan’s life has been encompassed by sacrifice, service, and storytelling.
From the beginnings of organized warfare to America’s 20-year involvement in the Global War on Terrorism, there has been a rare breed of warrior poets who have answered the call not just to fight, but to be a voice for those who may not otherwise be able to articulate their experiences. Black Rifle Coffee is proud to present the story of one of those people.
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[@Luke4HM]

Thanks for having me on! It's an honor to share my story here, for anyone watching please do me a favor and read about Pat Hawkins, Cody Patterson, Jenny Moreno, and Joe Peters. Whatever you can find, it means a lot to me when people just read a bit about them and keep their memory alive for a bit longer. Thanks everyone, RLTW 🤘

[@chrissavage9349]

God bless .. thank you and those like you

[@d_waso815]

I just got to kaf when you guys went through this. I remember hearing about it and how cpt Moreno who volunteered to go when she didn’t need to. This is actually something I’ve told to many of my friends and kids about.

[@supertrooper7403]

I appreciate you Luke. Not a fan of BRCC politics but, you, I support. RLTW brother.

[@robertunderwood7920]

Thank you for your service sir. Such a great video.

[@DaVinci740]

Thank you for your service brother, and I'm incredibly sorry for your loss.

[@rxmclaren7]

My medic, Doc G, was asked why some survive while others die, this was after word of our first loss on April 11th, 2004...he said simply because someone has to tell their story...Mr Ryan, brother, you survived to tell their story and you are doing an amazing job with this task!

[@Vandal1985]

Damn man. That one hit home

[@wademccormick4371]

Let’s all try to keep their stories alive, even folks we don’t know.

[@MTB_FANATIC99]

Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Biggsy2008]

Well spoken, brother

[@rxmclaren7]

@@Biggsy2008 Doc G is an amazing man... another story about him... while we were deployed he was sent home via a Red Cross message, his wife found out she had cancer...he went home, went to the treatments with his wife for a few weeks... figured out she could handle it, she also said she would be fine...then Doc G fought the brass to get sent back to Iraq... his reasoning, my guys need me...he was also mid 50's at the time...

[@DormanDiaries]

If militaries and governments where filled with people like this the world would be a much better place. A very level headed good guy.

[@PaktiawalZazai]

As an Afghan-American and linguist for over a decade for the US marine and army i appreciate your service. I myself did two deployments and i am so lucky i survived the deployments and a tough PTSD. God bless the USA

[@Kingpetty01]

What was it like being a linguist for the US army and did you work with special forces

[@SirIsaacNewtonOfficial]

Fucking love you dude! Thank you for Your service to our country 💚 my brothers and sisters are proud and love you.

[@austinhess4967]

To me, this is what someone with high intellect and willpower looks like. Thats a good man and lethal warrior.

[@jhamby8773]

Nooo way, Luke Ryan! I grew up watching your family come back and share stories in Bristol - I remember when your dad shared the story of the school shooting with MY dad. Small world seeing you show up here. Thank you for your service, hope you’re doing well!

[@Luke4HM]

@@jhamby8773 haha, awesome. small world!

[@Gr13fKvlt]

@@Luke4HM I don’t know you but I love you man. Thanks for sharing and thanks for everything you’ve done for our country. I’m currently struggling getting help from the VA for my schizophrenia and nerve damage. I used to write poetry all the time when I was a kid and you’ve inspired me to start back up. I also just recently used my GI Bill for welding and I graduate September 6th. I’m so scared brother. I’m so fucked up and spend most nights crying in pain and in fear of my future. I have to do whatever it takes for my wife and children. Much love brother -2D Infantry Division 2D BDE Stryker Combat Team 2nd To None

[@jugghead-1975]

​@@Gr13fKvlt Whatever it takes is right on friend! You must be here to protect and provide so asking for help is a courageous step and nothing to feel any kinda way about. You deserve a prosperous and fulfilling life just as your wife and little ones bro! Stay up badass...

[@Gr13fKvlt]

@@jugghead-1975 Thanks brother that meant a lot to me. God bless you

[@SirIsaacNewtonOfficial]

​@@Gr13fKvlt Hope you're doing well my dude! You got this shit! Congratulations on graduating! Stay positive and make everyday better then the last. Progress is all that matters. I love you dude. Your an amazing person. 💚

[@PrimalGemini85]

I was out there with the task force at that time. It was absolutely gut wrenching to be sitting there listening to the radio calls that night and not being able to do anything about it. One of the worst experiences of my 20 years in uniform.

[@Bearded_Ham75]

I can't even imagine, I have nothing but love and respect for you and everyone in uniform I appreciate everything you have all done. God bless you my friend and thank you for your service and sacrifice 🇺🇲❤️🙏

[@zephyr1408]

Thank you Luke ( my 1 st Grandsons name , Named after the Apostle Luke) . I lost two friends in the line of Duty ( Retired Police Sergeant). I never ever forget their names ( James Mckinght and Mark White) . Their memories live on ( your friends and fellow Rangers ) thru you! Thru us and this great Free Nation. And one day God willing we will break bread together! ( if you know you know). Thank you for your service and great sacrifice! Thank you Pat, Cody, Jenny, and Joe ! God bless your families!

[@XenoHCS]

These videos are the best! I am very thankful to be from the USA and for soldiers like these who sacrificed so much for my safety and others around the world, fighting against great evil. I am also thankful for BRCC and these videos that help remind me of such sacrifices.

[@stoneymcneal2458]

Amen!

[@mojofo999]

'I CAN HEAL, I CAN HELP OTHERS HEAL...' -I feel that brother 🫡✌️

[@Berm_Blaster]

Need more stories like these. They need to be told.

[@RobertMcFarland-s6p]

I love this story, you stand out amongst your peers. You're genuine and it is refreshing!

[@FunknMunky77]

First I need to say I'm really glad I found this and watched this. As combat veteran O.I.F and O.E.F thank you and I'm sorry for your loss brother, it's never been something I was good at dealing with, I've always stuffed it down and or just shut down and became numb. You're an amazing and positive human being. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in all you do, brother.

[@jackeskins4658]

Thank Mr. Ryan for telling your team and your story God bless you and every troop who has given their all to this day and beyond you all are true examples of what heros are to be!

[@nwhisman75]

I was at Forward Operating Base Pasab in Kandahar when this happened. We knew about it, and thought we would get spun up to help. Pretty incredible battle for them.

[@12up4down]

CPT Jennifer Moreno has a building dedicated to her at Fort Sam Houston. That's where I first heard her story about 4 years ago.

[@TheGingerBreadMan1987]

Thank you for everything you have done and sacrificed for freedom and duty 🇺🇲🦅⚔️

[@Merica1776]

This guy is an absolute bad ass! What a life he has lived, and you can definitely tell his parents raised him to handle anything of difficulty and coming back for more! 🤘🏻

[@jg3_75]

Wow. Luke. Haven’t seen this dude in so long surreal seeing him on KZbin

[@BadBlue32]

Wow! I’m non military, but I support our military and Veterans. I’m a supporter and fan of BRCC, as well as many other Veteran owned companies. That being said, this was a gripping story to say the least. Some of these stories just get you right where it hurts and I can’t even pretend to know how this Ranger must feel, or felt. His mind is filled, seemingly, with horrific memories even going back to his childhood. So happy he found an outlet and told their story! God Bless those who wear or have worn a uniform!

[@jakef1977]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. And thank you BRCC for sharing these powerful stories. I am very proud to be an American and drink the best coffee on earth.

[@beck6454]

That was an inspiring story. My husband was retired military. He would have liked this presentation and your books. I just ordered your three books and will now make a Black Rifle Coffee order.

[@Its_Esoteric]

Living life to the fullest in honor of the fallen who can no longer is admirable…

[@Luke4HM]

That’s up to you and me!

[@HeathKentucky]

Thank you and welcome home! My son just entered training at ft jackson, Thank you for risking it all so that we can sleep easier at home!

[@brandonhemphill5638]

If only that were still the case. These endless senseless wars that only happen because the rich and powerful want more wealth and power. We should have never been there in the first place. 911 was an inside job by our own government. Our government is the true boogeyman of the world. I have the upmost respect for the men and women that serve and fight for America. But I despise deeply the politicians and super rich men that decide when and where they want to go to fight so the war machine can be fed.

[@wecanwatersports4151]

Thank you for your service Patriots! UNITED FOR AMERICA 🫡

[@scothayes9220]

What an amazing journey. You sir have lived ( and continue too) a exceptional life. in a poetically violent and romantic way. Hard to imagine where the hunger for writing comes from, huh. Best of luck Mr. Ryan, and thank you. SF

[@MTB_FANATIC99]

Thank you for your services and sacrifices and to all the brothers and sisters who fought and died for our freedom thank you so much😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@MrJgravley]

You are an amazing human and I am very grateful to be an American. Rangers will always lead the way and you are a wonderful soul. Thank you for all you do!! We will always remember you and others who gave us their all. I wish you the very best and it’s an honor to share my thoughts with you. Jim Gravley

[@alexeck7377]

Always looked up to you luke. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@SPN16]

You are a Warrior in Garden of Gardens! Stay strong brother I always admired the US Army Rangers. Wish I could have had the honour to at least try out for RASP but I'm Canadian. CHIMO! 2nd Canadian Division 34th Combat Engineer Regiment, Private; 2012.

[@MrSkateorange]

Rouyn lets goo

[@SPN16]

@@MrSkateorange 😎🙌

[@thinkingonyx847]

This is very well created content with the footage and the maps to paint a picture in my mind in a documentary like style. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Simoneau628]

This story is incredible

[@LP3me]

Another amazing story of our country’s hero’s in action. Thank you for putting these stories out there, every American needs to hear it.

[@Justanotherwhiteguy4U]

This guy has one of the best stories I’ve only ever heard him on various podcast really cool to hear him with visuals added!

[@richardsykes6762]

Our servicemen & women deserve so much respect.

[@robmills7611]

Agreed!! 👍

[@tararasch313]

Spearhead group BRC! Thank you for your service sir.

[@sethdunlap9868]

Putting emotion to paper is better than putting bottle to pain... Amazing you were able to overcome the easy solution and become the inspiration you are!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@Texas.Utah.2A]

Moving. Thought provoking. So many have no idea what you and your band when through and yet they whine and protest about it today. A part of America is fading. Thank you for sharing that story, More people need to read and and see this. And the poems.

[@MrShooter03]

Thank you BRCC and God Bless you Luke. I really appreciate these videos.

[@phil80ch]

Great respect for the courage, ambition and deeds of these men and women.

[@beardedguy7321]

Thank you for your sacrifice, and your story Luke. God bless my brother

[@KingOrpheus]

Thank you for not letting battle and loss take your gift and love of literature.

[@taz9420]

Thanks Luke. "RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"

[@peterszostak1141]

Luke, I am retired now but I was an Army TBI neurologist at MACH/ Fort Benning from 2009-2020. You look familiar to me. Were you diagnosed with TBI in our clinic or in the VA ? Your story resonates in my mind and heart and of what a privilege it was for me and my team to help heal the scars of combat.

[@Luke4HM]

It's possible! Since I escorted Patrick's body back the next day (and wasn't wounded all that bad), I slipped through the medical cracks and checked myself into the hospital at Benning after the escort duties were done. My head was pretty cloudy and my memory of that time sucks, so it's kind of a blur. But totally possible, since I did do that. Either way - thank you for what you do and how you've helped guys as they come home. Our return wouldn't be the same without guys like you putting in the actual work to get us healthy again. Cheers!

[@lauren8336]

So cool to see your story told, my friend. Well done.

[@winter2491]

This is genuinely one of the most horrific situations I could imagine being in tactically. Much respect to our military members. RLTW!

[@ChristineLoveridge-gz2er]

Thank you for sharing your story. To hear from someone who has been through something like this 😕 😔 really hits hard. God bless you 🙏 ❤️ 🇬🇧 🇫🇴 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🙏 ❤️

[@ryanmercier1236]

Thank you for your service.

[@mnrick1960]

Thankyou for your service and everything you did, are doing.

[@Golf_ODA555]

Thank you for sharing, and your story Luke. 🇹🇭❤️🇺🇸

[@keithschultz9406]

Thank you for sharing … great interview with Luke Ryan

[@MRALL4FUN]

LUKE THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM MATES SACRIFICES!!

[@bluejuice7229]

What an amazing individual I must say. Growing up in Pakistan and being part of a greater mission really impressed me. Keep it up! ;-)

[@T_bone]

Thank you brother. We had similar childhoods. "For the Fallen" by Binyon is how I remember my Brothers in Arms.

[@mrwalle4u]

What an absolutely amazing story.. Thank u for your service. Respect!

[@WickedOne-1979]

Thank you for Escorting The Body Back That Took Amazing Fortitude to be in a Plane With Your Friends Who Are No Longer With You In Body! Im glad you did it im sure it helped you later REMEMBER THE GOOD THINGS you did!

[@gkamal1199]

Thank you Ranger Luke

[@weldonbuchanan4001]

I’m with your brother in arms myself once was there many years ago back in the late 70s and the 80s Godspeed

[@MsBritanie73]

Intense, beautiful, powerful poetry.

[@MetryGG]

What a great young man!! God bless you and your friends

[@jodimuse18]

BRCC..... always epic! Love our boys 🫡👑

[@austinrodney7841]

What a dude!! Appreciate all that you do and did!

[@Mr_Munene]

Yesss! The type of videos I subscribed to the channel for🫡

[@MrHulk1369]

Thank you, Luke!

[@jmanj3917]

8:16 Good on him, the teacher, for reacting so well! 🙂

[@dyb1873]

One of my buddies from high school was in the same unit and there when this happened, crazy story

[@unclebob870]

Incredible story, God Bless Brother! Thank You!

[@jugghead-1975]

Perspective on this level must be heavy... and good on you guys for knowing exactly how to use it! Words are cheap but thank you and yours for your service and sacrifice ✌️

[@jacobhemmingsen7028]

God bless this man and bless his fallen family even more. This man is a real hero in my mind 🙏

[@Applesaucewarrior]

I commissioned with Bryan Anderson. He is a PA in the army now and one of the nicest guys. If you look him up you can read his citation for his distinguished service cross from this event. Cpt Moreno has a building named after her at Ft. Sam

[@Luke4HM]

That's awesome! Bryan is a great guy.

[@johnb7490]

That was quite moving. Thank you

[@Whatsthe_dill]

These are the best video thank you BRCC! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@justinlentz9045]

Love your stuff guys. Quality videos every time.

[@jamesmccarthy3429]

What a fascinating dude… thanks for sharing your story man. Wishing nothing but the best for your and your fam. 🤙👊

[@lars90a]

What an a amazing man. Thank you sir. 👍

[@nicky407]

This happened on my last deployment to jbad, I was support guy nothing like you, but thanks brother for this.

[@michaelalcocer6778]

The greatest warriors and organizations have been defeated by lack of support and logistics. Don't diminish your role in something.

[@spenceralbin344]

What a wonderful life, push on, communicate, Share your experience. Salute.

[@FISHGEEK007]

I've read some of Luke's poetry and its fantastic, dark, visceral and poignant. Highly recommend it

[@yaacovr]

So inspiring. Thank you

[@justincash6169]

What an interesting life! Great story, BRCC

[@HoldTheLine1990]

Wow!!! What an interesting story and certainly he’s got many people beat on”so tell us something about your childhood we’d never guess.”

[@shootstackreload2823]

CHAT-DUDE'S LORE IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE,BALL ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE.

[@christopherhinds7049]

This story just captivates my attention

[@bobmalone5853]

great to meet you Luke awesome video.. Good luck to you! thank you

[@jacobside2656]

His Star Wars story is better than anything Disney has come up with

[@jg3_75]

People wondering about for. Jennifer Moreno. She was a nurse that volunteered to work with our JSOC task force, and I think she was probably part of the cultural support. I can’t remember. But she was a cool girl.

[@scalewarmachines]

I feel it is very convenient for many people who sent men and women to war in Afghanistan or Iraq to forget or wilfully ignore what happened there and the consequences which linger on to this day. It suits them because it was ultimately an uncomfortable failure. Hearing such testimony is certainly not helpful to those who sent them there - so the stories are not heard as often as they should be to avoid the mistakes being repeated. I think the documentaries you make about these conflicts are not only remarkably interesting and well crafted, but they are incredibly powerful, honouring the memory of these young men and women who fought there in a complex and at times confusing mission - many sadly never to return. They were cut down in their prime and the politicians should never be allowed to abandon their sacrifice simply because it raises incovenient questions about the path they took. You rightly allow their story to be documented and you rightly honour their service and sacrifice.

[@leoamaya1818]

A rondavue with death, words so true in an endless night, stay calm & breathe. There is no me, it’s just for you, my brothers do not weep, I’m alive because of you.

[@newtonplays2298]

I was a student at Murree Christain School. Awesome🤩

[@CBG_ace]

Best coffee ever drink it every morning evening and night ❤️

[@derfmode]

Have you tried their Black Lives Matter brew?

[@CBG_ace]

@@derfmode nope only black and vanilla

[@derfmode]

wanted to order the Black Lives Matter brew they make but I’m trying to find out what it tastes like first

[@shibarmycryp5128]

Absolutely amazing

[@larryjohnson7591]

Carry On Sargent. Thanks for reminding us of what the cost is serving in the military.

[@DrMiether]

Luke!!!! I love Luke.

[@WayneCapacillo]

Top tier red right there

[@michaelmarrs9277]

I also love its who we are !!!

[@wyattoneable]

These videos are so well done. I always look forward to the next one.

[@FIRSTSPEAR1]

Incredible!

[@andyj.gonzalez8600]

Bro, what a unique story

[@Eternalgameplayer]

Great story, very interesting life experiences.

[@cecilhyatt]

Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻