Green Beret Amputee shares graphic combat stories and how to overcome adversity. PTSD Awareness

Nick Lavery, America's first Special Forces amputee operator to go back into combat tells the story of the ambush that cost him his leg, what it's like to be on the brink of death, and what it took to become fully operational again.
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[@NickMACHINELavery]

A pleasure working with you guys. Stay on target. LFG.

[@Painkilla887]

Your story is so impressive and inspiring. You are the definition of never quit! Keep on doing great things man! Best wishes from the Netherlands

[@SONofLIBERTY]

What a powerful story. I’ve seen your photo probably 100 times circling the Internet. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@mel_dagator8427]

Thank you for serving this country and protecting my freedoms Nick.

[@jackmehoff2101]

Thank you for your sacrifice dude.

[@ljmorgan784]

Thank you for your service brother

[@votp4448]

This man is the true definition of a Titan! Legit warrior! Thank you for everything you have done for our country.

[@captainobvious5993]

This guy is the definition of never quit never give up.. very touching story.

[@ChillinWithBrody]

The minut issues that I perceive to be problems in my life seem so insignificant now. This man lost a leg and not only went on about his life in top physical condition but also reenlisted and went back to an active war zone. I salute you sir, you're the embodiment of motivation!!

[@NickMACHINELavery]

🙏👊

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Underrated legend

[@dracomaifoy7377]

I was about to type that you're full of shit, you can't be in the military, much less an elite unit, with a prosthetic leg. But I looked it up and I was wrong. This guy really impressed me.

[@poebutcheddar]

This guy is a MONSTA! 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@jorgepalacios8977]

This made me ask a question "What's your Excuse" this guy lost a leg & still works hard. Muck respect & much motivation to live each day to the fullest. Thanks you for your service sir.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@senoritapacmanv94]

True hero of America ❤

[@wesleywood6306]

You are a true warrior and I salute you!! God bless you brother!!

[@mariusmiller5702]

I love his emphasis on the fact that healing comes from vulnerability. He openly states that the strongest thing you can do is to admit "I can't do it alone." Powerful stuff. Nothing but respect

[@RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh]

Hand Salute Brother! Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice...

[@stevemoore6245]

The MACHINE, what can you say, you made a selfless call. hero!

[@BasedDynamics]

That first shot where he is doing push-ups on the bench was art 👌🏿 oh yeah and Nick is a beast 🤙🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@soldieramerican5964]

NEVER QUIT.

[@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500]

What an impressive constitution!!

[@annakozlowski2261]

Thank you for your service , handsome ❤️

[@Tblaze315]

This is outstanding. A true American Hero!!!

[@Tblaze315]

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[@Komodokhan148]

This guy is an absolute monster.

[@WTF....1982]

Watch the Sean Ryan interview with this Beast of a man. Shit is intense!!!! Major respect for this man. Never quits

[@mdawes101]

What would our country become, if everyone embodied more of these virtues? This is incredible. Puts things in perspective real quick. Thank you.

[@rw8990]

I’ve done work on the grounds of Walter Reed,was born and raised in DC,May God continue to bless and keep you,Thank You seems so inadequate for what you and other armed force members have sacrificed for me and my family.THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏾

[@gtagamerman1234]

This guy is the epitome of not only an American hero, but a soldier. God bless this man and his family.

[@ManuelSanchez-hz6ij]

Very proud of our soldiers!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

[@usedvhs]

i just wanna point out and appreciate that opening shot with him stretching and reveling his amputation, Great video . Thank you for your service Nick.

[@68arpilot75]

Very intense story to listen to. I know there are so many more out there like it. I lost a family member who lost both legs in combat and survived but lost the fight back home. Thanks for sharing the message that getting help is okay.

[@johnalexiadis4661]

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

[@ianfoster2983]

American hero. God bless you, and thank you for serving.

[@kevm7751]

Great to see that in this day and age we still have REAL MEN like this. Much respect to you.

[@donnaryan7598]

Nick-you have served your country well. Your bravery is astounding. Thank you for your commitment to helping others. Your injury does not make a warrior. Welcome home.

[@jimdelarosa9776]

This guy is cool as blank. Much respect and appreciative for his courage. Men like this is what makes America great.

[@blackbenny1]

This is what sacrifice and character looks like. Praise God for your testimony

[@michelle60134]

I know this probably doesn’t mean anything to him but I hope he got a medal for saving his fellow soldier he’s act was heroic 🇺🇸

[@BoomerActual]

Powerful message here for all of us.

[@machstem6390]

Dude is so inspirational. Hes a absolute machine. Seems like a nice guy also.

[@breacodyvertz6486]

This is so moving.. you were with my husband Vertz when he was blown up 11/27/14. Thank you for your sacrifices, a true hero. 🇺🇸

[@johnbrown5787]

prove it

[@ncapone87]

​@@johnbrown5787 who would lie about this? Get a life

[@revelations4990]

Thank you for your service brother and what you have done for this country and all of your sacrifices. 💯💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@badger297]

This is the 5th video in a row I've listened to from this channel. These are easily the best combat veteran interviews I've ever come across. Pls don't ever stop letting these ppl tell their stories

[@lionittslegen2290]

Thank you for your service sir!! I admire your courage & strength… WARRIOR‼️.. Much luv from the hood!!!!!

[@aaronramsey8322]

True Hero. What an American treasure.

[@quality909]

Much Love & Respect 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@TheImmoralNosferatuZodd]

This Nick reminds me of Nick, the Marine from Urban Valor.

[@mychannel6718]

Thank you for your service to protect our freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ronniesanders6274]

I have the greatest respect for you Nick !! You make all things seems possible!!

[@jasonmiller517]

Thank you for your extraordinary service and sharing your story.

[@Jason-fg9wn]

Amen! What a powerful story, and it doesn't get more inspiring in your line of work. Very impressive.

[@ridgebhouse]

That’s a true warrior.

[@darrylwiggins3700]

Thanks man.dearly.for U U are.a.guardian.of.the.Galaxey .Thanks Brother

[@JM-fr9bc]

Nick is an inspiration and a role model. I like how he adapted and employed his intellect, awesome. I came across this video in passive. So glad I did!

[@mariosanchez9652]

I wanna be this big while serving

[@JT0007]

Me and this dude are the same. Athleticism helped bring us from 0 to hero.

[@shaunloynds5317]

What an incredibly motivational and inspirational story.

[@davisluong2060]

I have to say your an inspiration for all those that have lost limbs that have served. Not only that, your determination and mindset rather than accepting defeat, you gave yourself a challenge.

[@eric1234ify]

Goosebumps- again.

[@David-mw6lz]

Amazing my friend.

[@pointmanactual7893]

The realest thing he said this entire interview was about if he had to go, he would’ve been content going down next to one of his boys. Great interview.

[@jackiedumke5525]

Your gonna help so many!!! Very powerful!!

[@jamesvick1085]

An amazing man and inspiration!

[@stevenrigby13]

This was great. More of this please.

[@marcellachaves5707]

Bless u Nick 🙏

[@foff9275]

Totally inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@Mimmsyboo]

Absouletly fierce!!!!!!

[@Phildo8]

Absolute fkn warrior! We used to hear stories of this man! De Oppresso Liber 🤙🏻

[@AjninHaru]

Crazy this video came up in my feed right now. I developed a painful foot injury in the last few days and was contemplating calling in sick to work. Then I remembered Nick’s story and I was like fuck that….

[@mosin9105]

Thank you

[@rl4416]

The fact that we got men like him defending our country makes me sleep so much sounder .

[@supakhan23]

invading other countries*

[@rl4416]

@@supakhan23 aww ... Do you live in a terrorists ran country that we "invaded" and killed the military age males in your family ? They shoulda tried to come here [usa] an serve in our military and made something of themselves .

[@chewy7192]

The badasses? As if he isn't one! That man is a badass machine! Wtf! Mass respect

[@rostomcadag8244]

Great warrior.

[@pablov.viteri9345]

GOD BLESS YOU.

[@aj-tp2yh]

Stay Gold America

[@bykrydr1380]

inspirational and motivational

[@joshuabailey8771]

True inspiration

[@Hazardx88]

These guys are awesome, great channel.

[@Doesitmatter113]

I've had my collar bone broken, right foot crushed with six fractures requiring two operations, left elbow shattered requiring two operations, three cracked ribs, six bones broken in right hand, multiple toes broken and one bad second degree burn (accident prone, no combat, I fall upstairs) but with all that medical issues nothing could match having to stick your finger into your femoral artery while being in a active ambush. No words....

[@redwhiteblue7166]

God Bless 🇺🇲

[@Shadowgunner785]

It's amazing when you can hear the Bostonian accent of this man

[@tedbundy8082]

You probably won’t ever see this, but you are a hero dude and your friend would definitely be proud of who you’ve become and the decisions you’ve made. You potentially saved another humans life and overcame one of the worst injuries. Don’t ever question your decision, there’s a reason why we do what we do. Losing your friend at a young age made you realize how precious life was. You seen that boy frozen and instead of being selfish like most people would you thought about that boy as a human just like you with a family and a life too. The military tries to take that away from us. They don’t want you to see your buddies or enemy as human. It’s easier that way. But some humans don’t lose their hearts even as combatants. Those are true heroes.

[@5castles893]

It's crazy alot of your videos haven't gotten more views ...but I think you'll start blowing up ! Just don't stop ! Your display of talent is easy to see

[@JimD77]

Dude, do not regret that decision! Fk training. Do what you think is best. Either blocking to save him or going after the shooter are the two best moves. I know the army spent a ton of money to train you and they do not want that investment wasted, but we are all in charge of our own lives and have to live with ourselves. Kudos.

[@Je3perscre3pers]

Its funny how everyone remembers the day. June 27th 2013 for me.

[@marinachenkual3954]

An old man declared war,and its the young men who have to suffered!

[@scottpitner4298]

He’s really strong minded too

[@shapelessX]

The bionic leg is actually cool as hell

[@alexandrudoroftei93]

❤

[@shapelessX]

A "pacific moment in time"

[@fabianbach2615]

Make one on Nick Lavery. US Green Beret

[@jackkovar7806]

It's superficial, but I respect him for being so massive despite being an amputee.

[@xorry77]

damn when he said that then moved his leg.

[@d_ruggs]

god dammit. gigga chad is actually really likable

[@batistagraca5342]

GUERREIRO!!!!

[@willholly7526]

He neglected to mention that on the helicopter, they gave him the wrong blood type, too.

[@thommy2815]

DOL brotha

[@ndnmike8481]

Bravo Zulu sir.

[@johnrobb9408]

Was my anka too.

[@Its_Esoteric]

I need the sauce this guy is sippin on!

[@thejamboy3556]

Holy shit this guys friend got murdered by a serial killer from my hometown

[@TheRealDarrylStrawberry]

I wonder how many bad-guys counted this man as a confirmed kill? Hes likes Benicio in Sicario 2.

[@elbuengaspar]

This guy talks like the dude from bro science, for real.

[@johnkolody9303]

It is sad that so many men and woman will sacrifice their own body parts and/or lives for illegal wars.Afganistan,Iraq etc.

[@RobPetty622]

"Operator" is such an over used cliche'. "Green Beret" says it all.

[@ryanprasad2090]

Too many abled dudes on YT. Cool story!

[@brayanaviles6665]

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