DEVGRU Gold Squadron Operator Recounts Losing 17 of His Teammates During Extortion 17

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[@ShawnRyanClips]

Thanks for watching everyone. You can watch the full episode with Dom Raso here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2SkYqCbjJVlis0si=iP-HMFmMWdjmoA9o Additionally if you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show you can join the community. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

[@DuranDuran31]

Shawn. I train and teach Kung Fu San Soo. Do you know about this style of martial arts. I've been training since 1974. Since I was 13 years old I'm 62 now. Any thoughts on the style for combat fighting.

[@DawnFraklin]

I am amazed at the quality of character that these men have. I thank you both for your service and for sharing such amazing stories. Hearing people with honor and respect is so encouraging..

[@Sizzle-zv3cp]

Thank you Brother 🙏

[@shanesnider8645]

I credit the Corps for putting me on the right path after losing my mother at 17. I will live the rest of my days knowing that a ton of guys did a ton more and went through a ton worse. At 50 years on this world i have found inspiration in you gentlemen. Thank you and Semper Fidelis.

[@DvrDwn]

I feel the same way my mom went through three bouts 9f cancer in 15 years. The third was her downfall. Thank God for my wife that spent so much time with her taking her to all her appointments. And we were all there when she passed in hospice. Cancer is the worst unfortunately I do not know anyone that has not been effected by cancer. RIP MAMA

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

i couldn't imagine id be broken. my parents are eveything to me never not been there to support. Hopefully i can he half the parent they are when i have kids

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

​@@erickiyoshiphillips2323You will be!

[@blakedavis4262]

I remember in DJ's episode where he talks about hearing people wailing in the command center. Powerful to hear it from a gold squad member. These guys are truly heroes.

[@ShawnRyanClips]

Never forget.

[@markchapman2585]

This is my favorite podcast. Thank you do much for your service. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@u.s.a.8360]

Your mom raised a good man and human. Stay strong bro for yourself, brother (family) and teammates. Much respect to you guys for doing a job not many can do. ❤❤❤

[@AdamCeladin]

You doing amazing job brother! Thank you

[@hitthecouch]

It’s rough at times. I lost 8 friends from my Battery during OIF II. Stay strong.

[@joshroten3997]

As hardened as they must be, and are, to serve at that level - that is a ton of huge emotions to have to process in a very short period of time between the loss of 17 Brothers AND your own Mother! Bless each and every one! 🇺🇸

[@SkeletinaScreama]

Thank you for so much honesty and openness. We need so much more of these conversations going on to ever be able to move forward as individuals and a whole. These are some of the people who deserve to be paid well, and taken care of. Not having to worry about money and their health is bare minimum for being a human shield for our overlords.

[@arnellcarmichael635]

I served as well, but thank you Guys (sincerely) for what you do in the dark, while still dealing with life issues! God bless!

[@ashleygalati8013]

Wow. I don’t think I can ever put into words what it means to me to live in a country where, because of YOU + your men out there sacrificing YOUR LIVES, I can go to sleep safe at night knowing I am protected and safe. I wish I could come and meet every one of you and shake your hand to say “Thank you”. I am so sorry that this happened, I have no idea what it would be like to get that news… but I am sure it was life altering for you. I hope that instead of weighing on your spirit, it eventually lifts you up and gives you renewed hope in what you are doing. Stay safe friend.

[@flplayer2]

Imagine if we actually paid Special Ops like professional athletes.. Seems right to me...

[@CosmicMJ]

Fr if we can send millions to foreign countries we can make sure our own guys are taken care of

[@tommymc7535]

Heart breaking story. Thank you for your service sir. 🇺🇸

[@brycerossignol9064]

Thank you for creating this platform to share our service men’s life stories. Hearing from them who I look up to and idolize as superhuman and seeing them talk about the very real human emotions they experience is serious. That’s a rock and a hard place. Life crushing experience and yet they go on. I have had rough experiences in my life but these stories humble me to the core. Thank you Mr. Shawn.

[@director2bob]

I LOVE thAT this big scary badass SEAL Team 6 guy was a momma's boy and put his mom before everything. That's a real warrior. Makes me want to cry listening to him. Much love my brave friend.🙏

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

u act like these arent men lol we all love our mommas. some dont have a good mom

[@gunbuilder69]

Thank you Shawn.Thank you Dom! God bless you both, I love you !

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

Shawn, A life teaching episode. Maybe a life teaching episode we wish we didn’t have to learn. Your guest stood tall through it all. Much respect. My heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your guest’s Mother. Losing someone we dearly loves has a major impact. He handled it with great dignity. It’s especially life changing when you have funeral after funeral. I’ve survived that myself. Thank you both for your service. 🙏🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸🙏😮

[@redjacc7581]

Thank you for your service.

[@bekhele]

story hits close to home for me. few years ago i had a similar situation my single mom hitting rock bottom on all levels of life,including dying on cancer. it was in a point in life i was making massive steps forward, just bought a house with my fiance, having a blossoming but ultra demanding career switch etc.. i put my life on hold to help her out and sacrified a lot. standing by the side of my mom till her dying breath costed me my relationship, the house, and the relationship of people close to my heart, but choose to be very selfish and turning their backs on me why i could need them the most in my life

[@nickybjammin7629]

Thank you for your service guys. We love you guys like you wouldn’t believe. 💯♥️🇺🇸🗽

[@JLB456]

This had to incredibly hard to speak about, sorry for your many losses sir. Your strength in character is unfathomable.

[@its_just_garrett_b]

Bless you sir 🇺🇸

[@ralphpierre9122]

Your name is hot... lmfao

[@pedroferreira5710]

This man should have zero regrets in such a difficult situation. Such a character, elevation, values. Honour to this man. Nothing less. The loss of your brothers had nothing to do with your decision to stay. Your decision to stay was as valid as any other that only you could have taken. No regrets. Hero.

[@KinyattoDuncan]

My heart goes out to these guys and their families! Even though this happened years ago, hearing him speak on it makes seem like it was just yesterday.

[@EL-EL369]

Incredible man, great interview, good show!🙏✌️☝️

[@Bill-rk6jl]

Thank you for your service sir nobody has a clue what you all go through over here and over there my heart goes out to you and I don't know anything else to say except thank you in America does love you The real Americans anyway

[@vIC_Jo]

RIP Thank you for your service.

[@killerkennyas]

Damn..this is who kids need to look up to..not the current stuff..salute

[@dowth3]

These unfathomable moments compressed together so tightly made my head hurt just listening to Dom's incredible story of loss. I pray for the souls of the 17, and his mum, as well as for all the families left behind -- including Dom. God bless you all!

[@jc851c4]

What I always find interesting is seeing this guys on here and seeing how old they are. Like if you see them on the street about to get in a fight your like this old guy about to get it. Wail not knowing these bad ass men where top 1% most badass in the world. It’s mind blowing sometimes why I always treat people with respect cus you never know who you’re disrespecting. To all the unknownheros thanks you

[@thatkid6735]

God Bless you American heroes ❤

[@EduardoRamirez-ep2ip]

What a tough decision for him man, I feel bad for him, losing his brothers and then his mom oh man, that’s fucked up…god bless everyone, thank you for your service!

[@rcsebastian2865]

4:00 and alot of those that gave him the cold shoulder for loving his mom in her final moments are now dead....they didn't understand. The "Brotherhood" takes a back seat to your mom each and everytime. It is strong but it is not stronger than a bond of a son/daughter with their MOTHER. Moms 1 - Brotherhood 0

[@jyc313]

The brotherhood is clearly not a brotherhood if they couldn’t understand his decision

[@thudtrades1850]

What a solid human being.........

[@giovannicarosa8819]

I remember how hard it was for me when my mom died, I couldn’t imagine also loosing 17 of my close friends all around the same time. Wow…

[@blakeanderson6926]

God bless this man.

[@toddivey1032]

I appreciate your effort on quality content. 👍

[@WorksopWhiskey]

This man. This man. Good god!! I’ve no words

[@thescaring8229]

13 years today. Rest In Peace to those badasses.

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

He definitely made the right decision about staying with his mum. there should be no disrespect for a man who chooses to look after their mother instead of going on a deployment, you only get one mum but you will have plenty of time to get on a mission. always have your family as your priority you never know what can happen and they will always have your back great interview guys thanks for sharing your story 💙

[@animula6908]

People can be awkward about mortality just because they don’t know how to face it, and don’t like to think about it. They might have even been in denial, because seeing someone your own age lose a parent implies your own parents are vulnerable. Most people aren’t as sensitive and supportive as they mean to be during such times, and that’s just part of life.

[@mattwebb6602]

Just a tiny glimpse into a world that very few can even comprehend.

[@proudinfidelpaintball]

Man that was heavy.

[@philc4520]

Respect Dom. Deepest condolences for your loss.

[@tonyg8471]

Dammit Ryan. I told myself not to watch this video. I knew what this would be. But I watched anyway. I don't know what to say to this man. Only real warriors can absorb these blows and keep moving forward. And Ryan, you're right. I don't know anywhere else to find these types of interviews. And still, I already know I should not watch. But I do.

[@SuperMulletguy]

God bless this warrior and his friends.

[@Charles36.]

Turning the shoulder or having distain to someone taking care of their mother is wrong and not a true teammate

[@Genxjam]

Man, that's heavy.

[@shannonmcstormy5021]

The reason your memories are, "a blur," is because, in the face of loss, our minds protect us by Dissociating. This isn't a yes or no thing, but a range of Dissociation, from just a little to nearly complete. (Btw.....Ambien is a drug that causes Dissociation if you don't go to sleep.) Also, Dissociation can occur in the face of injury or accidents, or in the face of violence (especially if you're not used to it as you SOCOM members are.) Talking about what happened is incredibly helpful to reduce PTSD symptoms. It helps the brain heal.

[@jodimuse18]

I can't 😢😢😢

[@zhukov43]

Dom, I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@jyc313]

I get the whole brotherhood thing is important but I’m a bit conflicted. If they were real “brothers” they should have understood and respected his decision. That one guy that told him he’s making a good decision .. that was a real one.

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

u didnt do the wrong thing. if my mom or dad ever needed me im going because they have always helped me and been there.

[@johndeere8594]

I think it was 19 if you count the men flying the aircraft they were on.

[@justinradtke3715]

I’ve watched a few clips that you have posted with this guy. Seems like he gets lucky and misses a lot of deployments where bad shit happens.

[@fishing4dollars705]

rob reeves was my bunk mate in navy boot camp. if you knew him i hope i hear from you.

[@jackmazza5742]

You only get one mom. Do your best.

[@GhostFive83]

Warrior enough said 🫡

[@snowwhite7677]

Sounds like perfect reasons NOT to join the Military, especially today.

[@Mounty621]

Absolute shit position to be in to have to make that decision of your teammate family over your birth family, especially your mom. Ultimately, I think you made the best decision possible to be with your mom for that short time.

[@stevenparent7886]

From the side this dude looks like Rick from TWD.

[@Bill-rk6jl]

Anybody that's never been to war or in the battle like these people have should just shut up and go ahead and eat your little safe breakfast at your save table thanks to all the men over there doing the fighting so you're able to do that I'm 63 years old and sometimes I have to remind myself of it in the younger people in this world have no idea what it took to get to the point where at and now they're turning it all around $180 because they have no clue what they're talking about I truly feel sorry for the younger generation cuz they don't have a chance I have a 21 year old grandson that I'm terrified for every day I wake up

[@gillie-monger3394]

Jeez. Is there anything Klopp hasn't done?

[@rn1109]

I was over there FOB Shank.

[@snakeplissken3063]

There are a lot of strange circumstances surrounding Extortion 17.

[@Becarhodzic]

Which are?

[@nikorolfness1327]

how did you fix that out of body feeling

[@michaelbettisworth8938]

Thank you for your service and i pray to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that you find moments of peace throughout your day and get a quality 6 to 8 hours of sleep as often as possible

[@davesantimaw5413]

Amen and amen!

[@DuranDuran31]

Your thoughts everybody. Do you think the United States should implement the draft again. To build character to our falling youth. I do think they should. To build national pride again and character. At least minimum 3 years for boys and a year and a half for women. If they want to go further that's their choice. Some type of federal service

[@fabians7673]

can someone tell me if there is leaked footage of us special forces operating on the internet? like helmet camera footage. there must be something out there, right?

[@kenknowles8209]

Do you guys think there was anything weird about there being 15 DEVGRU members on board only 3 months after raiding OBL. Were any of the victims involved in the raid? To my knowledge don’t special forces guys usually travel in faster helicopters, never an old chinook in such hostile territory? RIP to the 30 Americans and 8 Afghan allies. Thoughts and prayers for the families who lose their loved ones.

[@mcdb06]

Extortion 17 was Gold squadron. The Bin Laden raid was Red squadron. There is nothing weird about this. There is no conspiracy.

[@robertkegel597]

Michael Strange cryptologist for team 6 was on board and was on the OBL raid mission. His dad runs the Michael Strange foundation.

[@adrielmontiel1887]

So devgru has different teams now ? I never heard of golden. I thought it was just devgru

[@who7129]

Blue, Red, Gold, and Silver are the assault squadrons. I don’t know if Black still exists but that is more intelligence n stuff

[@adrielmontiel1887]

@@who7129 nice 👍🏻

[@KRITORISS]

@@who7129wrong

[@thewizard7798]

they always had different assault squadrons. Devgru is around 200 operators in total.

[@MiamiHeatHype]

Omg

[@UncleSteven_79]

I unsubscribed after hearing you ask who Buzz Aldrin was and the fact that this gentleman needed to show you how to hand back his EDC blade.

[@chrisk7812]

Very brave of you. Thank you for sharing

[@drewtree888]

What nationality is this guy?

[@JamesJones-d5s]

6:25

[@theflamingoparty6680]

I love the military but its a shame that takong care of your dying mother is a tough choice

[@CUSSLIKEASAILOR]

☝🏾❤️🤙🏾

[@juanma3100]

🕯️❤

[@SteveYoi812]

❤

[@chadjones4236]

👊🇺🇸

[@basilfromeen]

60 yr old Chinook carries 32 operators never should have happened. Where was the air cover? Why were families lied to? 3 months after Bin Laden op. Smells like Islamic appeasement to me. Why were the Afgan regulars replaced at the last minute. God bless the Gold star families and God bless the operators on 17. Never should have happened. ROE ignored.

[@brandongardner9829]

Why were familys lied too???? Its It's because that's the way the fucken government operates 😢

[@davesantimaw5413]

Problem is Afghanistan JSOC control transitioned from Blue to Red. It was Red’s decision to use conventional MH-47s to respond instead of using 160th SOAR MH-47s with experienced pilots that know how to insert instead of flying a straight linear flight path to the LZ.

[@basilfromeen]

@@davesantimaw5413 God bless those men and their Gold Star families. Thank you for the response.

[@KingJesusTheFirst]

Fake as double speak

[@70stunes71]

💯👍🏻🇱🇷

[@toddthegod3221]

Obama knew.

[@bryanduchane2371]

This guy drives me nuts. A story that should take half as long as he told it. Not just this video, but the whole video

[@FiglioBastardo]

Wtfs wrong with you?

[@dustinsmith4068]

Patience brother. God bless you.

[@lucasferes1390]

If you said what you think you said, you’re one of the Most DISRESPECTFUL people I’ve ever seen! You’re a disgrace. Such a difficult moment for this guy and you’re complaining he’s talking too much?!! Grow the heck up man.

[@the7thstring602]

The man is sorting through some really tough shit and this is your take away ?

[@alexmeyer8133]

I'm sure you have a ton of interesting conversations and friends.

[@FiglioBastardo]

Shawn, thank you for bringing amazing guests episode after episode.

[@PenusDrippings]

dude looks like Joaquin Phoenix.

[@markpenna5711]

Talk about strength and dealing with so much pain and still moving forward 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝🫡