The Man Who Took 115 Souls - Scariest Soldier of the Vietnam War

[@DarkDocs]

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[@phillipsmith4814]

@DarkDocs Please stop using the word “eliminate” when referring to KILLING the enemy. I once witnessed a LTC chew out a LT, who in his OPORD briefing kept saying “service” the enemy. The LTC yelled at him and said that he was in the Army, not in a service station and in the Army we KILL the enemy, we don’t “service” them. It’s war so stop trying to sanitize it. We KILL the enemy, we don’t “eliminate” them. Thanks for a good video honoring a hard charging Warrior. Not a very good Soldier, but an outstanding Warrior. There’s a difference between the two that most don’t recognize or understand.

[@ronmoore1031]

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[@austindavies6371]

I have unsubscribed from all your "dark" channels due to your advert for war thunder the game that issued strikes against you tubers who pointed out legitimate problems with the game.

[@crippledcalibers7684]

This is my father's cousin. Thankyou so much for making this video. He doesn't get nearly enough recognition. Nobody has even heard of him.

[@caronie33]

Soooo your 2nd cousin….

[@crippledcalibers7684]

@caronie33 My father and him had a closer relationship, I never met the guy. Seems more respectful for me to say my father's cousin rather than MY second cousin.

[@shwiftyC420]

​@@crippledcalibers7684if by some chance you visit his grave bring him a beer for me, please. Since I'll not be able to shake his hand. Men like him make me proud to be an American.

[@John-q2y9k]

Wow what a man thank you

[@Light_Assassian]

​@@caronie33 and what the fuck your family ever done?

[@digger1825]

He wasn't a bad soldier he was a badass soldier. Thank you for your service and RIP..

[@redscouse7056]

What did his service gain the states? You lost the war and 55000 + dead

[@stacymaness9775]

My dad probably served with Patrick Tadina. He was also in the 173rd airborne nicknamed "The Herd". I believe this nickname came from the fact that where one went they all went. My dad had 43 confirmed kills. He received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was my hero, best friend and the greatest man I've ever known. I love and miss you Dad!

[@ole5539]

A very good friend, sadly passed, was 173rd AB his first tour, CIDG MIKE Force second. RIP to them both.

[@thomasmcguinness9713]

Almost believable.....but lies

[@philmccracken1392]

This is my grandpa’s brother’s sister. Thank you for making this video!

[@ronnonya]

He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 1979, at the age of 40 Wikipedia

[@necromancy6704]

was just about to look up how he died thnx for the info man

[@davidfleming4052]

It's not fair that the good die young. Condolences to his wife and family.

[@michaelscott466]

Dark Docs- put in a strong effort to research the name Patrick Tadina, he was a LRP with 173rd In Vietnam. Without question he is likely the most impressive soldier to ever walk the planet. He served 5 years straight in Vietnam and led hundreds of missions as team leader without ever losing a single man. LRRPs ran some of the most difficult and dangerous missions in Vietnam. He was a living legend among his men at the time and went on to serve in several other conflicts throughout his life. He deserves some recognition and it would be well worth the effort to put together something about him and LRRPs in general. Patrick was Hawaiian it would dress in black pajamas and walk point, This would cause a few seconds of confusion during contact and that's all it took. His brother was killed early on in the war and he spent 5 years seeking out revenge. His story is incredible, he is referred to as the real life Rambo. My father served in the same unit on a different team. He has family on Facebook that could be contacted for information to tell his story.

[@rutrutbella600]

Half brother was third herd Dec 65 almost 68 got rolled over was 100percent

[@russellechols5318]

There were two Delta Raiders awarded the Medal of Honor that day Sgt Sims and Joe Hooper. I’m honored to call their Commanding officer Capt Cleo Hogan my friend. All these men are hero’s of the highest order. RIP Sgt Sims and Sgt Hooper.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

A worthy competitor to the legendary Master Sergeant Benavidez.

[@ret7army]

Read his book ... awesome man

[@Clingerman93]

Or Maddog Shriver?

[@andrewbrewer8381]

Lord.... Maddog, Benavidez.... Excellent men. Listening to Benavidez retelling of his actions that led to his citation, lord.

[@LearnLinden]

@@Clingerman93fact

[@Clingerman93]

Could you imagine the stories those men could tell you? Id personally like to hear Shriver about packing in his "bunker buster" lever action marlin .444 into the jungle 🤣

[@thomasjohnson3793]

They need to play this in every recruiting office. This is awesome I can't believe he was only 40 when he passed away. Thank you Hooper for your service and my freedom.

[@chuckokelley2448]

Glad to hear joe get some recognition

[@paullyon-vv9tb]

I give thanks for our veitnam, veterans they fought and many deid in a war were many complet fools would treat them like Sh**.I salute them thanks to all of you💥💥💥👍🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@thedudeimbibes46]

If you have a chance to read some of the Six Silent Men series, one of the books by Reyneal Martinez was a good eye opener in how returning vets were treated. Didn’t matter they may have been drafted or poor as dirt and had a family to support, their heroics were chastised and belittled.

[@marklangkamp3151]

We still get disrespected even by a pass President of the US, old bone spurs, I often wonder if the person that had to take his place had to go to Vietnam and if he made it home alive?

[@rxmclaren7]

See he wasn't a bad soldier...he just needed an enemy to take his frustrations out on... like that song from the era said..."WAR... What is it good for?" Apparently it was good for him!

[@ohusky271]

everyone is born for something

[@guygrimmett1764]

He was a two legged wrecking machine and an insanely brave soldier! His story should be taught in our schools.

[@perrylc8812]

Our schools are too busy teaching what pronoun to use.😢

[@mic50del]

I met Joe Hooper at his Battlefield Commissiong (I believe the date was in April of 1970)

[@glennvogt1194]

This guy was a bad ass. Plain and simple. I salute you sir.

[@donlum9128]

RIP SIR

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Well we know one thing ,with all those medals the “ good conduct medal “ wasn’t one of them 😂

[@wishinone]

I have a friend who was a navy seawolve, he had over 130 confirmed kills and he never received the good conduct medal either

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@wishinone Chesty Puller the Marine Icon, said something to the effect “ a good Marine doesn’t have a good conduct medal “

[@AreUmygrandson]

Imagine having to do all that with giant balls

[@fload46d]

What a man. Thanks, Sarge. We could use many like him today.

[@andyadams7806]

The world will NEVER SEE MEN like in those times in today’s times!!! It’s a whole different world now… full of sissies and people that identify as animals and as anything other than what they really are….

[@bleary6331]

Thumbnail had me thinking this was Luke from Outdoor Boys lmao

[@NickHulse]

Same lol

[@Churchys_adventures]

I came here to say the same thing 🤣

[@stevenjones1171]

My Deepest Respects Sir.

[@jayalbertz9756]

What a badass soldier, may God rest your soul and you be at peace.

[@mikechrister2736]

He's a badass. Merica 🇺🇸

[@eltonjohnson1724]

When he was in the US Army Reserve, he was briefly a member of our Group: 12th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

[@JohnDoe69986]

Idk Lynne Black might have the highest K/D ratio of any Soldier in history. But there were a lot of other guys who did years in MACV SOG and we dont even know what they did. Legendary exploits lost to history.

[@Markjr778]

Thanks for more on our Great American Heroes

[@sonnyredbull6]

Wow what a hero,if only the military had thousands of men like Hooper the military would be where it needs to be 💪💯☠️ not taking anything away from the heroes we do have❤

[@guyh.4553]

WOW! He was a great soldier! Great video

[@heinrichmaneuver6871]

Glad you circled the face in the thumbnail, I'm blind and stupid so I needed that.

[@cjthrill]

This man was a beast! RIP, sir. And many thanks.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Macker was Irish American and knew the value of Men.

[@phillipb3719]

My man was a wreaking ball on the battlefield!!

[@Jewish-Hammer]

I find it interesting that the biggest troublemakers in the military always seem to turn out to be the best soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen! I’ve seen docs on David Stirling, founder of the SAS, Jake McNeese, who started the Filthy Thirteen, now this gentleman! Please do some research on other troublemakers who became first rate soldiers! I would love to see even more contemporary ones.

[@Churchys_adventures]

"I came here to take souls and eat honey butter, but im all out of honey butter" - Luke Outdoor Boys

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆💪🙏💙 Thank you for sharing this

[@thetroll1247]

And dead at 40... Was it Cancer or self inflicted?

[@828enigma6]

Cerebral hemorrhage.

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@les3449]

I love how you show clips of totally unrelated scenes while you narrate the video.

[@leesmith3193]

I thank him for his service and respect his decorations but scariest. I suggest you look into Tigar Force.

[@jamespell8091]

Sounds to me he spent his time well. He probably realized his days were numbered after some point in time.

[@badian37]

He died of a cerebral hemorrhage which can happen with unmedicated High Pressure.

[@Ultrabruhh]

This Is my Great Great Cousin, It’s Insane that he got this much, I have an Article Written on him and people are gonna doubt some since there’s another Comment but God Bless his soul

[@mileymarielow3850]

Yeah due to this being similar to other comment,jumping on bandwagon will be the conclusion...he had a lot of cousins😂.... definition of a hero tho

[@stepney56]

After all he went through in war to pass away at 40, such a tragedy. I real hero.

[@stevebaigorria3201]

Thanks hooper for service!

[@CommonSenseFishing209]

23-0 KD. Almost got himself a nuke!!

[@MurderHornet-mo3tm]

I got a article 15 while in boot camp. I was a rebel right off the rip. got mine for buying cigarettes and a house of pain cassette tape lol

[@jackzimmer6553]

What a bad ass! I salute you posthumously. Thank you for your valor in defending our country!

[@YELLTELL]

RESPECT!

[@Trigg3rHippie]

Thank you so much for the circle in the thumbnail. Otherwise I would have no idea where to look.

[@EwokNubNub]

with how focused the thumbnail already is with the dude’s face, was it really necessary to add the bold red circle? loved the vid btw

[@philipbuckley759]

a true hero....

[@jeremywhite5762]

1st Hell yeah loved the mad dog doc btw this story was just as fantastic thumbs way up thanks darkdocs

[@janrobertbos]

...101 airborne...the guys that liberated my hometown, Eindhoven...😀

[@ole5539]

Thanks for the remembrance; as Americans we have mostly forgotten such efforts.

[@WyeExplorer]

40? Maan, he packed it in. Amazing story.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Cotton Hill's hero.

[@charlie1571]

What a tough badass to die so young. Sad.

[@harvyss136]

Thanks for this video. Well done.

[@GalathNox]

Joe Hooper looks a LOT like Luke from the Outdoor Boys channel. I actually thought it was Luke in the thumbnail.

[@chrisbond7324]

Not a coward wanna band in his friends?That's what the type of guy i'm looking for you know that's a soldier

[@danor6812]

Some men are just born a badass.

[@SuperMQuigley]

Awesome vid as usual but don’t like the music in the back ground doesn’t suit the topic 👍

[@TheKansasredneck]

8 purple hearts! I've got a friend who received 7. I told him he should have learned to duck after the 4th one.

[@davidpage4994]

I wasn't all that surprised when they said he was from Piedmont South Carolina. I did live there for many years. I've known several men who became excellent soldiers all from Piedmont. Piedmonsters.

[@vernonwhisler2610]

a brave man for sure, some may say he had a wish, his wish was freedom and fight

[@j1st633]

What a bad ass.

[@chrishensley6745]

My kind of soldier right there R.I.P. Sir.

[@markjfox866]

Hero.

[@zelbongrimmage3770]

Damn these dude was a bad ass thank you for your service

[@matthewbrandon931]

Scariest soldier was Mad Dog Shriver.

[@RAYANDERS-w4t]

THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonjohnson6344]

You left out the fact that he was also a Medal of Honor recipient. I’m in a small town in Washington and we have a small memorial in a local park that acknowledges his accomplishments. I had thought that he was originally from here but unless there’s two Joe Hooper’s that received the MoH, I was misinformed about him being from here. One of many Vietnam veterans who did amazing things but few were given the just recognition for their heroism. I’m glad my town honored him in the way we have. If you look better in this video, you’ll see President Nixon putting the MoH around his neck. Still a great video and you should at least add that medal in this video’s description box. 👍✌️🇺🇸

[@morganb6717]

If you listen better in this video, you'll hear - 13:17 "The following year, he went to the White House to receive his Medal of Honor from President Nixon."

[@jasonjohnson6344]

@@morganb6717 I guess I missed it. I heard him mention all his other commendations later but he didn’t mention the MoH in that list. Thanks for the timestamp.

[@morganb6717]

@@jasonjohnson6344you are certainly right about the lack of recognition. a lot of men were done wrong in that regard. my father was a 'Nam Vet and awarded the PH but he's never been one to talk about much about it. coincidentally, he lives in WA, as well.

[@TC-db6yp]

dam tough dude, hats off

[@amievil3697]

Shoot-N-Scoot also known as a Joe Hopper manuver

[@luminousbanner9643]

Thats a huge set of titanium balls

[@Johnnydiamondlonglive]

What a boss. God bless his thunderous soul.

[@jamesellis2784]

There was a Hooper in Prescott AZ, ,1 leg , rode a bike ,

[@417jumps3]

Was gonna say if this soldier wasn’t awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions the Army had a HUGE mistake!! R.I.P. WARRIOR

[@Pault3788]

Total Badass

[@christopherfoote1284]

I knew his widow. She was a wonderful woman

[@thomasbabcock5174]

Awesome man..legit question..How do they know how many souls he took..Is someone following him and counting bodies?? Just wondering how they put a number on it. If anyone in the military knows,please clarify,is it a guess or what? Brave soldier none the less..

[@sarge4455]

Every super hero movie ever made was about this brother 🫡

[@RodCornholio]

Schwarzenegger's _Commando_ character was probably based off this. Legend.

[@dancemunki]

Wait what he died at 40 wtf. This is the one soldier you want on your unit

[@lawrencemay8671]

Knew a Sergeant that had four purple. Hearts, 2 silver stars, 2 Bronze stars for valor.

[@SirBobbyDuncan]

He did not die at 40. He went on to work for some of the blacklist underground secret government

[@TheFunkhouser]

Reminds me of Sgt Elias off the movie 'Platoon' !! Dang 😮 💪 🙏 A true grit modern warrior! I sure the US Marines honor him! RIP

[@raymondkolbus3186]

My hat is off, Thank you Sir!

[@rlic9206]

As much as everyone hates war, it serves a purpose. It trains our military in current combat. In between wars, the now experienced soldiers trains new recruits. Without this, our losses would be much much higher.

[@Akegata42]

Without war, your losses in war would be much higher? That's some grade a logic.

[@JayBunting]

I fuck sure is​@@Akegata42

[@asmodeus1274]

⁠@@Akegata42Your reading comprehension must be on a 3rd grade level. You’re putting words in the OP’s mouth. OBTW quit giving yourself a thumbs up, it’s lame.

[@jim02122]

He is no different than the many men that fought in WW2

[@SemperParatus1234]

Unfortunately I can’t argue with you.

[@se461]

Why does Hollywood put so many shit movies and ignore a warrior like Hooper??

[@richardsheer1470]

RIP Hero

[@jasandipsingh235]

Nice

[@ke3552]

STUD.

[@flyboywbl]

You should do Carlos Hathcock

[@larrys009]

It's out there

[@flyboywbl]

@@larrys009 found it!

[@illusive1805]

That’s a hell of a soldier 🫡💯

[@jamesleaman9139]

There is fighting then there’s fighting. Don’t make many like Mr Hooper.

[@robbyddurham1624]

What kind of rifle is that at 1:15?

[@5150GSD]

It looks like an M1 Grand to me. The creator mixes video clips up. It could be a WW2 clip. It looks like 2 clips made to look like one. The first is Nam the 2 is WW2

[@asmodeus1274]

@@5150GSDIts “garand” and the rifle in question is a M-14.

[@robbyddurham1624]

@@5150GSD I think it is. The stock looks a little bigger. I see they used m1 garrands as sniper rifles in vietnam.

[@5150GSD]

@@asmodeus1274 I paused it 10 times its a Garand.

[@larrymelear5446]

@@robbyddurham1624That’s not a M1 Garand sniper rifle at time stamp 1:15 It would be ludicrous to use an 8 round clip from a Garand than it would be to use a M16 or 14 that holds almost double the capacity.

[@mikeiso8963]

Bro K/D ratio is legendary.